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Barbers to put skills to test at Lawrence showcase; registration, tickets available
Barbers from Kansas and surrounding states will soon rev up their clippers for a battle of their skills, and the Lawrence community is invited to bear witness.
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Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County
Although some folks are thrilled that Lawrence will have a drone show rather than fireworks this year, others want to blow stuff up or watch stuff get blown up. Here’s where you can do that.
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RPG to hold farewell party before closing its doors
RPG, where patrons could eat and drink while playing anything from Dungeons and Dragons to Uno, will mark its closing with a farewell party on Friday.
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Lawrence’s annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition back in full swing for its 34th year
The Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition is back in full force — and with a full exhibition for the first time since 2019, according to an announcement from the City of Lawrence.
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Raven Book Store planning queer adult book fair, pride mixer
The Raven Book Store will host a queer adult book fair and pride mixer Thursday that the store says will be reminiscent of a Scholastic book fair.
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‘No Place Like LFK’ event to celebrate trans performers, continue push against SB 180
No SB 180 in Lawrence, a group of local activists who have joined together to fight Kansas’ anti-transgender legislation, will host a celebration of trans performers and a call for action on Tuesday.
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Photos: Downtown Lawrence holds first Mid Summer Night on Mass
Lawrence community members — and many of their four-legged friends — headed downtown Friday for the first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass.
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Free State Festival to bring comedy, activists and much more to Lawrence
The Free State Festival returns to Lawrence starting Monday, and the event lineup features a wide variety of film screenings, cultures and musical performances.
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F-Mart Asian Market to celebrate new mural
F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.
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Mid Summer Night on Mass to feature block party, restaurant specials and more
Specific details about Lawrence’s first annual Mid Summer Night on Mass are solidifying: face painting by Purple Palette, a street juggling show called Dingus’ Showcase, and a block party outside the Bourgeois Pig are some highlights.
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Lawrence Juneteenth celebration brings community together
South Park was packed Saturday with people celebrating Juneteenth, a holiday that honors Black history and liberation. This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a glimpse into the celebration, which united people around community organizations, diverse food vendors, live music and poetry performances and more.
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Lawrence Juneteenth community celebration inspires power for local change
Bill and Alcenia Shepard stationed themselves under a tree’s shade to enjoy the lively Lawrence Juneteenth celebration. They agreed that the secret to being together for 52 years is giving one another some space when needed. They also agreed that celebrating Black liberation means everything to them.
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Photos: Juneteenth parade down Mass Street
The Lawrence High School drumline kept a steady beat as the Lawrence Juneteenth parade made its way down Massachusetts Street on Saturday morning.
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Stan Herd’s earthwork revering John Brown to be unveiled Saturday in Osawatomie
Lawrence artist Stan Herd has created an earthwork portrait of Kansas abolitionist John Brown for the City of Osawatomie. The first-of-its-kind tribute to Brown is set to be unveiled on Saturday.
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Community invited to celebrate Juneteenth in downtown Lawrence; Macy Gray to perform
Celebration of Black liberation will be in full bloom next weekend as community members gather to honor Juneteenth in downtown Lawrence. Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is set to perform at the event.
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Deja’s Reading Rainbow to return to Lawrence Public Library
A Pride Month edition of Deja’s Reading Rainbow this weekend at the library will feature stories “embracing our local LGBTQ+ community and celebrating families of all kinds,” according to the host.
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