Lawrence All Ages Noise Destination

OUR MISSION

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Downtown Boys photo by Ailecia Ruscin/Oh Snap! Photography

LAAND (Lawrence All-Ages Noise Destination) is a cooperatively-run arts organization in Lawrence, KS. Our aim is to create an open, supportive, and culturally vibrant space and foster a DIT (do-it-together) community through music concerts, experiential learning, and volunteer opportunities for all ages.

We strive to create meaningful and memorable events that are unique to Lawrence. Since 2017, we have been hosting music events primarily at the White Schoolhouse in North Lawrence. LAAND is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

OUR GOALS 

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  • Provide safe and accessible shows for people of all ages, particularly those who have not traditionally felt at home in typical dark-bar music venues – whether because of their age, race, sex, gender identity, or simply due to their desire to experience art and music free of the distractions common to a standard club venue.

  • Recognize the importance of representation and prioritize booking women, non-binary, queer, and POC musicians.

  • Provide opportunities – particularly for teenagers – to learn skills associated with professional music and events production.

  • Make our city of Lawrence a compelling stop for touring musicians by putting on shows in unique and unusual venues.

  • Highlight and foster our local music culture by giving local bands opportunities to open shows and network with touring musicians.

  • Build permanent infrastructure and support systems for local and touring musicians.

  • Have a good time, all the time.

 OUR BOARD

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Paige Batson

Petri Productions

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Kelly Corcoran

Love Garden

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Paul DeGeorge

Wonder Fair

Robbie Robinson

LK Ultra

 
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jennifer roth

White Schoolhouse

Lira MONDAL

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Our board is continually working alongside visual artists, musicians, and community volunteers.

LAAND is supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission and the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission, both of which receive support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

In the past, we have received support from Meow Wolf.