Arts & events
‘Miss Netta Bee’ to spin Kansas folktales at the Lawrence library
Annette Hope Billings, also known as “Miss Netta Bee,” will share some Kansas yarns drawing from African American storytelling heritage during an upcoming event at the Lawrence Public Library.
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners to present big ideas in local gardening at upcoming show
Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners have asked, “What’s the big idea?” They’ll be ready with answers at their upcoming garden show.
What to expect at Vinland Fair 2025
The 2025 Vinland Fair is gearing up for another year of tractor pulls, nail-driving contests and homemade pie, all in the name of celebrating small-town life.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Open house to celebrate 10 years of Free State High School prairie
An open house Sunday at Free State High School’s prairie will celebrate 10 years of a restoration project there.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence vendor market to center Black, Indigenous and people of color entrepreneurs
Black and brown entrepreneurs will sell and promote goods and services at an upcoming Lawrence vendor market.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Young artists with Van Go to reveal custom benches at annual ceremony
Young artists in the Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 20 custom benches they designed and painted.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
‘Our job is to eliminate barriers’: Disability advocates celebrate anniversary of ADA at Lawrence event
Disability advocates shared stories of lived experience, inclusion and public policy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1986 sword-and-sorcery film made in Lawrence re-edited for new premiere at Liberty Hall
“Song of the Sword,” a 1986 sword-and-sorcery movie created by a Lawrence cast and crew, has been lovingly re-edited for a fresh premiere at Liberty Hall.
ICE Out of Kansas sticker fundraiser to pop up at Espurresso Cat Cafe
An ongoing sticker fundraiser to benefit immigrants affected by ICE raids will hold an in-person pop-up at Espurresso Cat Cafe this weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Here’s the lineup for the 2025 Douglas County Fair
The 2025 Douglas County Fair is saddling up, with the carnival, demolition derby and more set to return to Lawrence next week.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence aerial silks workshop makes space for unabashed queer, trans movement and joy
A monthly aerial silk arts class is empowering queer and transgender folks in the Lawrence area to convene for community-building and a creative form of exercise.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Douglas County arts organizations haul $100K in state grants, but receive less than last year
Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Haskell museum exhibit depicts a contemporary Indigenous experience through astonishing colors, vibrant patterns
A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community invited to celebrate 35th anniversary of the ADA at annual disability pride event
A Lawrence celebration also aims to generate awareness of progress still needed 35 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act passed.
Seminar from retired economist will answer resident questions about property taxes
An upcoming seminar given by Chris Courtwright, retired chief economist for the Kansas Legislature, will illuminate the inner workings of property taxes for Douglas County residents.
Lawrence Arts Center names new interim director; permanent hire still to come
The Lawrence Arts Center has named ceramic artist and longtime staff member Ben Ahlvers as the organization’s next interim director as the search for a permanent director continues.
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