Arts & events
Afternoon of poetry to celebrate late Kansas and Lawrence writers
Classic Kansas poet William Stafford and Lawrence writer and advocate Ronda J. Miller will be remembered during an event Saturday at the Watkins Museum of History.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
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.
Andrew Beaven, USD 497 / Contributed photo
Student musicians from Lawrence middle schools and KU to join together for ‘Brassmas’ concert
Lawrence middle school student musicians who play trombone, baritone and tuba will join with KU brass to perform the first “Brassmas” holiday concert, set for Thursday.
Inclusive Holiday Market to feature more than 100 diverse vendors
Local organizers aim to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event that will unite more than 100 diverse vendors. It’s set for Saturday at the Lied Center.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Gathering to celebrate impending completion of 23rd Street construction
As long-lasting construction work on East 23rd Street nears its end, Lawrence community members are invited to a gathering to celebrate.
Youth business market aims to empower Lawrence entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17
Alia León has had a knack for entrepreneurship since she was around 8 years old. Now 14, she’s encouraging other young folks to participate in the Lawrence Youth Makers Market and inviting the community to come shop.
LOLA / Contributed photo
Lawrence collective embraces new name ahead of LOLA Giant art market
Members of LOLA — now Lovers of Lawrence Art — have changed the collective’s name to embrace more of the community ahead of their annual LOLA Giant art market.
Jake Jacobson, KPR/Contributed photo
KPR’s Big Band Christmas concert to return to Liberty Hall
Kansas Public Radio’s holiday jazz concert, featuring the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, is set for Saturday in Lawrence.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Holiday Farmers Market will offer a chance to support 40-plus Lawrence-area farms and small businesses
Community members can support local farmers this Saturday at the Holiday Farmers Market, which is a lifeline for some vendors to get through the winter while the regular Lawrence Farmers Market is closed.
Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library
The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous artists and makers gather for Haskell Holiday Bazaar
About 20 vendors gathered to sell art, jewelry, baked goods, holiday decorations and even muktuk Saturday at Haskell’s fifth annual Holiday Bazaar.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
30th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade draws crowds to downtown Lawrence
The all-horse Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, drawing spectators who lined Massachusetts Street and beyond to see all the sights.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
Documentary screening, Q&A to spotlight ‘The Day After’
A documentary screening and Q&A Monday will focus on “The Day After,” a 1983 film made in Lawrence that may have changed the course of history.
Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair returns this weekend (Sponsored post)
The Lawrence Art Guild’s annual Holiday Art Fair this year will feature fine art and crafts from 23 Guild member artists.
More than 100 Haskell students to participate in art show on campus
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University are set to showcase original pieces at an upcoming campus art show — the first of its kind since 2019.
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