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Arts Roundup <br> Friday, January 2

This week, Lawrence singer/songwriter Arthur Dodge sings insightful lyrics in sad rock country songs; another new gallery pops up in midtown; and a community theatre for teenagers performs a romantic Caribbean musical.By Sara Lerner

Kansas City, MO – This week, Lawrence singer/songwriter Arthur Dodge sings insightful lyrics in sad rock country songs; another new visual art space, Gallery 44, opens up in midtown; and 60 local teenagers have only one week to rehearse for the performance of a romantic Caribbean musical. The youth are part of a community theatre: the Music Theatre for Young People of Kansas City

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