Photos: Santa brought to safety once again in downtown Lawrence

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A Lawrence tradition continued Friday night as Santa Claus was safely rescued from the top of Weaver’s Department Store.

Hundreds gathered for the annual holiday lighting, and to see Santa brought to safety by Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical first responders.

Photos by August Rudisell

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times Santa awaits rescue atop Weaver’s Department Store, Nov. 26, 2021.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times A Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical ladder reaches Santa atop Weaver’s Department Store, Nov. 26, 2021.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times Santa is brought to safety from the top of Weaver’s Department Store, Nov. 26, 2021.

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State News December 19, 2021 – 10:33 pm

Is cutting down a tree for Christmas bad for the environment?

by Amanda Gokee, Kansas Reflector

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Christmas is a time for celebrating the season and a time for cutting down trees — and that holiday tradition sometimes leads to discussions about what’s best for the environment: Is it greener to buy a real tree or a fake tree, or abstain altogether?

Arts & Events December 9, 2021 – 3:11 pm

Lawrence creators to host interactive multimedia art shows, holiday concert

by Tricia Masenthin

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Whether you’re hoping to catch a holiday music performance or looking to explore the connection among art, music and community, a hometown artist and his collaborators have you covered in three upcoming shows.

Lawrence news December 4, 2021 – 11:47 am

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returns

by Lawrence Times

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The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, returning after a year off, drew a crowd to Massachusetts Street Saturday morning.

Arts & Events December 3, 2021 – 9:54 am

KU Holiday Vespers, Jazz Vespers free to attend this year; livestream available

by Lawrence Times

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Tickets are free for the University of Kansas School of Music’s 97th annual Holiday Vespers and Jazz Vespers, and there is an option to livestream the performances this year.

Lawrence news November 28, 2021 – 8:46 pm

Photos: Massive menorah lit at Lawrence Public Library

by Lawrence Times

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Continuing an annual tradition Sunday, Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel of the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Lawrence invited the community to a special celebration of the beginning of Hanukkah.

Arts & Events November 27, 2021 – 9:24 pm

Young artists of Van Go to open holiday art show Sunday

by Lawrence Times

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For this year’s Adornment show, the apprentice artists of Van Go have created artwork with the guiding theme of “A Seat at the Table,” inspired by Shirley Chisholm. The show opens to the public Sunday.

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Photos: Santa brought to safety once again in downtown Lawrence

For upcoming events in Lawrence and Douglas County, holiday and otherwise:

More holiday coverage

Is cutting down a tree for Christmas bad for the environment?

Lawrence creators to host interactive multimedia art shows, holiday concert

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returns

KU Holiday Vespers, Jazz Vespers free to attend this year; livestream available

Photos: Massive menorah lit at Lawrence Public Library

Young artists of Van Go to open holiday art show Sunday

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