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.
Be there and be square: Nerd Nite Lawrence to celebrate 100th event
Nerd Nite Lawrence this week will celebrate its 100th gathering, as the intellectual exchanges now span more than 12 years “of glorious nerdy stories and sharing.”
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell events to celebrate 50th birthday of preeminent text in American Indian studies
Vine Deloria Jr.’s influential book, “God is Red,” is turning 50 this year, and Haskell Indian Nations University has a week of events planned to celebrate.
KU professor to present new poetry collection at Raven event
Lawrence local writer R.B. Lemberg will present their new poetry collection, “Everything Thaws: A poetic cycle,” during a Tuesday evening reading and conversation at the Raven Book Store.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
MixMaster Music Conference fosters community, demystifies music industry
Rachel Chang said she had only recently started engaging in the Lawrence music community and was not very familiar with the scene. But her demo wowed judges at the MixMaster Music Conference on Saturday.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Artists at Haskell Indian Art Market share significance of their work
The Haskell Indian Art Market was off to a successful start Saturday. Artists from tribes across the country united at Haskell Indian Nations University to show off their artwork, including pottery, metalwork, beadwork and beyond.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Haskell Indian Art Market draws hundreds
Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Saturday for day one of two of the Haskell Indian Art Market.
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MixMaster Music Conference to bring industry pros, know-how to Lawrence Public Library
The MixMaster Music Conference invites all people who are passionate about the music industry to come learn and make connections, regardless of their experience or lack thereof.
Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
‘There’s always something that we can do’: At Lawrence event, foraging educator discusses food sustainability
At an early age, Alexis Nikole Nelson formed a habit of eating items straight from the dirt outdoors.
It wasn’t as concerning as it seems.
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Lawrence Arts Center to celebrate three new exhibitions with reception Friday
The Lawrence Arts Center will debut three new art galleries this Friday with themes covering race, culture, heritage and Hank Williams.
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Local artistic projects awarded Rocket Grants; ceremony in Kansas City to celebrate recipients
Local creators working on video series, research, fashion shows, performances and more — including a song to accompany the planting of fruit trees around the Lawrence library — have been chosen to receive grants that will help progress their art.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Paper Plains Zine Fest celebrates creativity and community in Lawrence
The Paper Plains Zine Fest brought together more than 100 creators from across the Midwest Saturday and Sunday to share their artwork, build community, and engage in workshops and education sessions throughout Lawrence.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market to spotlight Native American creators
In its second consecutive year back since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Haskell Indian Art Market will feature a wide variety of products made by local Native American creators.
Scholars to give readings in two languages from new translation of Italian poetry collection
Local scholars Patrizio Ceccagnoli and Megan Kaminski will give readings and discuss the art of translation during a Monday evening event.
Paper Plains Zine Fest over the weekend to offer workshops, celebrate zine culture
Storytellers from around the Midwest and beyond will convene for the Paper Plains Zine Fest in Lawrence over the weekend to celebrate the impacts of zine-making and offer workshops on how to make your own zines.
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