Arts & events
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Seed library soon to open and Kaw Valley Seed Fair coming up in Lawrence
Lawrence community organizations and vendors will host opportunities to grow your seed collection and learn more about gardening the next two weekends.
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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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Haskell Welcome Back Powwow set for this weekend
Haskell Indian Nations University will host its fall 2024 Welcome Back Powwow on Saturday, and the community is welcome.
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Lawrence Fruit Tree Project invites the public to join its upcoming potluck and cider-pressing party
Since 2012, Lawrence Fruit Tree Project has been sharing the fruits of its labor — from pawpaws to persimmons — with the local community. As its late summer harvest comes to a close, the team is celebrating the season’s bounty with a Fall Party.
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Brothers, both KU students, debut fall fashion collection at Spencer Art Museum runway show
In a fashion show curated by a pair of brothers, both KU students, models sashayed down a runway Thursday while artwork adorned the walls around them.
Enrollment for Lawrence Youth Chamber Orchestra open to students in grades 6 through 9
Young strings players are encouraged to advance their skills alongside fellow musicians through a free Lawrence program.
Haskell, Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes to host bison harvest, community cookout
Haskell Indian Nations University invites community members to learn about harvesting a bison before enjoying a meal together.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Community invited to ECM’s annual International Day of Peace Gala
The Lawrence community is invited to the International Day of Peace celebration at Ecumenical Campus Ministries, where a local individual and an organization will be recognized for their contributions to promoting peace and justice.
Esteemed poet Ocean Vuong to speak at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence
Ocean Vuong, renowned poet and author, will share about his life experiences and creative works during a free event at Liberty Hall in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Art in the Park celebrating its 60th year (Sponsored post)
Art in the Park, which began as an event to showcase local artists, is now a two-day event with more than 125 artists from across the country, food trucks with both savory and sweet treats, and live music.
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Words Save Lives event brings community together in North Lawrence
Lawrence community members gathered for poetry, music, some laughs and a few tears at the 11th annual Words Save Lives event on Tuesday, which was World Suicide Prevention Day.
Lawrence-based projects, including event centering Palestinian cultural dance, earn 2024 Rocket Grants
Three Lawrence-based artistic projects, including a Palestinian cultural dance organized in the community, have earned $6,000 of funding each through Rocket Grants.
Lawrence Art in the Park to bring fine art, fine craft to South Park (Sponsored post)
The Lawrence Art Guild invites you to stroll through South Park on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15, where more than 130 artists will be exhibiting their work.
Lawrence artist’s public works will honor La Yarda community
Lawrence artist Javy Ortiz will soon create long-lasting original works to honor the people of La Yarda, a neighborhood of Mexican American railroad workers and their families that stood from 1920 through 1951 in East Lawrence.
Prairie Park Nature Center to celebrate 25th anniversary
Lawrence’s Prairie Park Nature Center is turning 25 years old, and the community is invited to its birthday party.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Photos: Haskell Indian Art Market returns
Hundreds of community members showed up to shop the jewelry, ledger art, beaded works, pottery, frybread and much more on Saturday, the first day of the Haskell Indian Art Market.
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