Arts & events
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Fundraisers for the Lawrence Arts Center offer a smorgasbord of culinary-themed creations
As football fans gear up for the 60th Super Bowl, Lawrencians are readying their utensils for an annual soup and ceramics jubilee. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Souper Bowl is set for Saturday.
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Former KU professor to give talk on biography of George ‘Nash’ Walker
A former KU professor will give a talk on his new book, a biography on the trailblazing Black performer George “Nash” Walker who spent formative years in Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Downtown on Friday
Two store kitties celebrated their gotcha day, the library’s summer book sale got underway, Remi the adoptable dog got to go for a walk and more Friday in downtown Lawrence.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Early Lawrence Christian churches to star in Watkins Museum’s new temporary exhibition
More than three dozen Christian churches founded in Lawrence prior to 1900 will be featured in a new temporary exhibition at the Watkins Museum.
Lawrence Art Guild announces change in volunteer leadership
The Lawrence Art Guild has announced that two of its longtime volunteer leaders have stepped down. The new president hopes to increase membership and involvement in the nonprofit.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence library to sell books, CDs and more for summer fundraiser
More than 60,000 books each priced at $2 or less will be for sale at the Lawrence Public Library’s annual summer event.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Transit Poet Laureate program to kick off 2026 with workshop led by local poet
Community poet and KU professor Megan Kaminski will lead a Ride and Write workshop later this month to help writers generate submissions for the 2026 Lawrence Transit Poet Laureate program.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence author Amanda Sellet puts the comedy back in ‘rom-com’ for her upcoming book launch
Lawrence author Amanda Sellet will celebrate her forthcoming romantic comedy novel with a film screening and book signing at Liberty Hall, and she hopes local readers and writers will be there to laugh with her.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
We have liftoff: Drones take flight at Lawrence’s Summerfest
Summerfest 2025 came complete with food, family fun, Uncle Sam on stilts and — drumroll, please — a working drone show.
Lawrence artist hosts sticker sale fundraiser for immigrants needing legal help in Kansas
A Lawrence artist has organized an online sticker sale to raise funds to help immigrants and families impacted by ICE activity in Kansas.
Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County
Lawrence will host a drone show instead of fireworks at its Summerfest, but opportunities for dazzling eruptions are offered elsewhere in Douglas County.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Split Lip Rayfield, massive Lawrence crowd celebrate 30 years of music
Split Lip Rayfield and thousands of their Lawrence fans gathered on Mass Street late Saturday to celebrate 30 years of the band.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Rec centers closed, celebrations planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence
Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes, celebrations and more for the Fourth of July in Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Panel of Lawrence librarians discuss challenges to intellectual freedom at Free State Festival screening
Although Lawrence has not weathered the book-banning movements that have swept conservative states and other sectors of Kansas, local librarians want to see patrons taking proactive measures to support their educational institutions.
Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence organizations, community members gear up for summer of advocacy
Dozens of Lawrence community members showed up for an advocacy event Tuesday evening, despite the 90° temperatures and no air conditioning inside the Ecumenical Campus Ministries building.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
July 4th Freedom Fest to bring community together, recognize infringed rights
A new Fourth of July event in Lawrence will feature a U.S. Constitution reading, local performers, food and family activities to celebrate our constitutional rights while acknowledging that many rights are under attack, organizers say.
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