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Free State High School troupe selected to perform at Wichita festival; local performance to send them off
Free State High School theatre students will take “The Addams Family: School Edition” on the road after being selected as one of five schools statewide to participate in the Kansas Thespian Festival.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards
More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contributions to Lawrence arts.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Young artists of Van Go unveil 20 new benches, share what they learned from their work
For Van Go apprentice artist Barack Bennett-Robinson, drawing from emotion is part of making meaningful art. He and 19 other young artists on Friday night unveiled the benches they’ve been working on for eight weeks.
Christina Craig / Lawrence Times
Van Go to reveal 20 youth-created benches at annual ceremony
Van Go, a Lawrence-based youth arts program, on Friday will unveil 20 unique benches, all created by local apprentice artists in honor of people and organizations.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Douglas County Fair returns; here are some highlights to watch for
It’s that time of year again: The Douglas County Fair is bringing families, friends, furry creatures, food, fun and 4-H’ers to the fairgrounds. There will also be two nights of demolition derby this year.
Community Children’s Center plans family scavenger hunt fundraiser
A nonprofit child care organization in Lawrence will is hosting a family-centered scavenger hunt, where groups will set off on a quest through town and vie for victory.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community asked to help creatively document Sacred Red Rock before its return to Kaw Nation
Lawrence community members are invited to creatively document their impressions of the Sacred Red Rock before it is finally returned to the Kaw Nation. The artwork could become a lasting part of the project’s story.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence City Band closes out season
Hundreds of community members (and many four-legged friends) came out to South Park Wednesday evening for the Lawrence City Band’s final concert of the year.
Free camp to teach theater performance, filmmaking for kids of all abilities
A free camp slated for next week aims to teach young participants of all abilities about theater performance and filmmaking.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
MsAmanda Love’s drag shows celebrating 9 years
Thursday’s drag show at Jazzhaus is going to be a special one, according to the host.
Former Pinckney Elementary parent raising funds for ‘buddy benches’ at students’ new schools
A former Pinckney Elementary parent is working with an arts-based youth program to bring memories of the now-closed school to students’ new schools.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members gather to celebrate Indigenous artists’ works on bus shelters
Community members gathered at Haskell LIGHT student center and campus ministry Sunday to celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their works decorating 10 Lawrence bus stop shelters.
Ribbon cutting to celebrate new Lawrence bus shelter art by Indigenous artists
A ribbon cutting this weekend will celebrate six local Indigenous artists and their new works adorning Lawrence bus stop shelters.
Lawrence film company wins national advertising award for spot featuring Stan Herd’s earthwork art
A Lawrence film company has earned national recognition as part of an esteemed advertising competition, and the award-winning spot features earthwork by local artist Stan Herd.
Clinton Lake Marina brings live music, local breweries and food trucks for Float Local Friday parties
Clinton Lake Marina is inviting the public to get out on the water in a new way. On the first Fridays of June, July, August and September, the marina hosts a Float Local Friday party.
Robert Hicks/Contributed Photo
Cosmos Indian Store & Cafe to celebrate new sculpture
A ribbon-cutting will be held Friday to celebrate a new sculpture at Cosmos Indian Store & Cafe, with free henna art offered to community members who attend.
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