Arts & events
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Former Lawrence art collective transitions to new beginnings, will host Inclusive Winter Market
Two Lawrence creatives are opening new avenues for local art to flourish, beginning with a winter market that’s set to feature around 100 artisans and small businesses.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous rapper Supaman inspires Lawrence youth with stories of resilience, Native American culture
Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Phoenix Award winners celebrated for their contributions to Lawrence arts
Richard Renner said Sunday that after 40 years of performing all over the world, seeing awards and accolades, his Phoenix Award for contributions to the arts scene in Lawrence “without a doubt means the most.”
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Meet the 2023 Phoenix Award winners; they’ll soon be honored as leaders in Lawrence arts
Four people and two local organizations will soon be honored for their achievements and contributions to the Lawrence arts scene.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Where to view Saturday’s partial eclipse in community
Lawrence will have a view of a partial solar eclipse Saturday, and a few observation events are planned around town.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Get Downtown Block Party to celebrate 90 years of Granada Theater
The Granada Theater in downtown Lawrence is celebrating a big milestone, and it’s inviting the whole community to the party.
Lawrence Public Library, local artist challenge book bans through art installation
The Lawrence library has partnered with a local artist to stand against books being banned for content, such as diversity, equity, inclusion and LGBTQ+ stories.
Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade names 2024 beneficiaries; Irish Road Bowling coming up soon
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has selected five local organizations serving kids that will receive donations from the 2024 parade and the events leading up to it.
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KU Theatre season opens with dark comedy
KU Theatre will open its season with a provocative play that aims to “combat age-old constructs of exhaustion and repression through a diverse array of modern feministic and queer viewpoints.”
BLACK Lawrence, Lawrence Arts Center to host open mics on first Fridays
BLACK (Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas) Lawrence is collaborating with the Lawrence Arts Center to host monthly open mics on several upcoming first Fridays.
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Merc Co+op to celebrate new mural honoring fair trade movement
The Merc Co+op will soon celebrate a new mural on the outside of its building that aims to inspire shoppers to value the people who grow the food they buy.
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Kaw Valley Farm Tour returns this weekend
The Kaw Valley Farm Tour this weekend will offer participants a chance to get an up-close look at how local foods, fibers and more are produced.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Late Night in the Phog to celebrate start of KU basketball season
An annual celebration of KU’s basketball teams returns Friday, and though in-person tickets have already been claimed, some parts of the event will be livestreamed.
‘Classics in South Park’ concert to feature Free State chamber orchestra
The Lawrence-based nonprofit Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance will open its season Tuesday with a free concert featuring the Free State High School Chamber Orchestra.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Fest gets underway at South Park
Owners of classic cars, pickups and motorcycles drove in to South Park Saturday morning to kick off the annual Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Fest.
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