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Poetry Munch in Lawrence to spotlight nontraditional masculinity
Lawrence poets are set to bring their talents to the Replay Lounge stage Sunday for an edition of a monthly Poetry Munch focusing on nontraditional masculinity.
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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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October Final Friday event to spotlight evolution of Lawrence artists
This Final Friday, the Cider Gallery will host an exhibit from youth-led curatorial group Hang12, alongside new works by artist Rick Wright. An exhibit at SeedCo Studios will feature the work of several Lawrence artists, including the current Lawrence Arts Center artists-in-residence.
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Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk to speak in Lawrence; she’ll discuss cultural invasion, war
KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies next month will host a talk with Ukrainian poet, screenwriter and journalist Lyuba Yakimchuk.
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KU School of Music celebrating 50 years of jazz with 2 concerts
KU Jazz Studies program students and alumni will perform in concerts Friday and Saturday celebrating five decades of the university’s “official” jazz program.
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Theatre Lawrence names new executive director
Theatre Lawrence has announced Jamie Ulmer as its new executive director. He’s coming from Beatrice, Nebraska, where he served as artistic director of a community production recently featured in an HBO true crime documentary.
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Lawrence library Friends & Foundation planning far out celebration for 50 years of volunteers
Angela Hyde is ready to boogie. She’s booked a sitter and bought an outfit: a pair of bell-bottom jeans and a loud ‘70s shirt.
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‘How the Light Gets In’ exhibition to highlight words of women who were incarcerated
Texts written by women who were incarcerated will be featured in an interactive art installation across multiple Lawrence sites next month.
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The undead invade downtown for 15th annual Lawrence Zombie Walk
Hundreds of goblins and ghouls gathered Thursday at the South Park gazebo in anticipation of the 15th annual Lawrence Zombie Walk.
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‘NORTH: The Musical,’ a story about Underground Railroad freedom-seekers, to make world premiere at Lied Center
A newly commissioned musical is set to make its world premiere at the Lied Center this month, sharing stories of former enslaved Black Americans who were far more than their circumstances.
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Watkins Museum of History: ‘The Dracula Daily’ offers a new way to bite into classic horror
Over the past two years, Lawrence resident Matt Kirkland has created a monster. Now the public is invited to experience his creative process in person.
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All treats, no tricks: Jazz-pop-folk-rock group Sammy Rae & The Friends to perform in Lawrence on Halloween
Christmas is coming in October for fans of Sammy Rae & The Friends. The Brooklyn-based group will perform at the Granada on Halloween.
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Lawrence Zombie Walk to once again draw the undead downtown
Full of frights and fun for all ages, the annual Zombie Walk will return next Thursday to downtown Lawrence.
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Americana Music Academy to celebrate 20 years serving Lawrence
Since its founding, Americana Music Academy has survived personal losses, financial struggles and a global pandemic. The nonprofit will celebrate 20 years serving Lawrence with a concert on Thursday.
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Exhibition to showcase artwork of Haskell students and alumni, amplify powerful stories
An exhibition opening on Wednesday will feature art created by Native American students and alumni of Haskell Indian Nations University, who tell stories of resistance and healing through their work.
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Cantemos, Sunrise Project and O’Connell are 2023 beneficiaries of Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Cantemos Youth Chorale, Sunrise Project and O’Connell Children’s Shelter will be the beneficiaries of the 2023 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the committee announced Monday.
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