Arts & events
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence – 2025 edition
Though the owners of a beloved holiday home have retired, there are plenty aglow this year to keep us inspired.
Jeff McPheeters/Contributed photo
KU band’s new album showcases student talent, music that’s ‘fun to play’
Student musicians are set to blow listeners away on the KU Wind Ensemble’s new album, “Midnight Sun,” a triumphant entry in the group’s repertoire.
Lawrence photographer to discuss inspiration found in works of Gordon Parks
Ann Dean, a Lawrence artist and photographer, will give a presentation Thursday evening on the impact and inspiration found in Gordon Parks’ books.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show
Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.
New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors
Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Bizarre Bazaar gets underway at Lawrence Arts Center
Community members flocked to Bizarre Bazaar, the annual two-day art market that kicks off the holiday season in Lawrence, as it opened Friday evening at the Lawrence Arts Center.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Santa safely rescued from roof of Weaver’s Department Store
Santa Claus found himself stuck on the roof of Weaver’s Department Store once again Friday night, but first responders with Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical came to the rescue.
Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade to return for 30th year (Sponsored post)
“Let’s have a parade!”
Those words kick off a local holiday tradition: the Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. This year’s will be the 30th.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Here’s a sneak peek inside the Festival of Trees in downtown Lawrence
The Festival of Trees has a new location and new nightlife events this year, and its staple — a display of donated trees, wreaths and more with unique designs and themes — is ready for viewing hours, beginning Friday.
Lawrence Lights, the drive-thru holiday display and community fundraiser, to return
Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright is returning for its third year, starting Tuesday evening. The fundraiser event transforms the Youth Sports Complex into a festive winter wonderland.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Downtown Lawrence holiday lighting, Santa rescue to return
One of the city’s best known holiday traditions will return to downtown Lawrence Friday.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Two-day Bizarre Bazaar to include 3 floors of local artists, variety of entertainment
Bizarre Bazaar, an annual two-day art market, will soon return, bringing three floors of local artists selling handcrafted works and a full lineup of entertainers to the Lawrence Arts Center.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go to debut their latest works at Adornment opening night
The young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Festival of Trees to bring back cookies with Santa, include new events such as trivia night and more
A series of Lawrence family-favorite holiday happenings will soon return, but in a new location and with new nightlife events added to the lineup.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence author, Haskell professor shares lessons learned from Indigenous relatives
We cannot address the physical climate change facing us until we have a cultural climate change, Lawrence author Daniel Wildcat told a crowd packed into the Raven Book Store Friday evening.
Watkins Museum acquires painting of Quantrill’s raid
Donors have helped the Watkins Museum of History purchase a painting depicting a pivotal moment in Lawrence’s history, and the painting has quite a story of its own.
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