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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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The To Do List! from The Lawrence Juice – July 18 – Aug. 1, 2021
This edition of the To Do List! spans from July 18-Aug. 1. Some highlights: Calvin Arsenia will play at the Replay Lounge; llamas will strut their stuff at the Douglas County Fair; and dancers will wow at the Lead Horse Open II.
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Pavilion for police headquarters gets nod of approval from Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission on Wednesday evening approved a sculptural pavilion planned to sit adjacent to the new Lawrence Police Department headquarters.
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Kaw Valley Kickball League to host clinic ‘for all’ on Saturday
The Kaw Valley Kickball League is holding its annual kickball clinic this weekend, but this time, under a new name: Kickball is For All. The event was first held in 2013 as the “Girl on Girl” clinic.
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Lied Center raises curtain on in-person shows for 2021-2022 season
The Lied Center of Kansas will kick off its upcoming season Friday, Sept. 17, at full capacity with “The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!”
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Lawrence’s Community Bike Ride to return for 10th anniversary
The Lawrence Central Rotary is looking forward to celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Community Bike Ride in person this year.
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The To Do List! from The Lawrence Juice – July 4-18, 2021
This edition of the To Do List! spans from July 4-18. A couple of highlights: an herbal workshop with Farai Harreld at Sunrise Project, and Summer Public Observing with the Astronomy Associates of Lawrence.
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Photos: Fourth of July in Lawrence
Send us your photos of today’s celebrations! We’ll add them here as we get them.
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Lawrence 4th of July: Fireworks 411 + all you need to know for the long weekend
Your quick guide to the 4th of July in Lawrence: Where to go see fireworks, where you can shoot off your own, when to expect trash pickup next week, whether parking downtown is free Monday and more.
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Theatre Lawrence continues safe-distancing summer shows
Theatre Lawrence is continuing its Summer Series of outdoor shows, which premiered last summer as a safer alternative to indoor shows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Ibram X. Kendi, author of ‘How to be an Antiracist,’ to give lecture at Lied Center
Ibram X. Kendi, the award-winning author of “How to be an Antiracist,” is set to give the Self Graduate Fellowship Symposium lecture, according to a Tuesday news release.
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Be ‘your most authentic and beautiful self’ at Coming Out Party Tuesday evening
All types of families are welcome and wanted at a Coming Out Party planned for Tuesday evening, the host says.
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A view of Lawrence: Owens Flower Shop mural progresses
A mural is underway at Owens Flower Shop, 846 Indiana St. LarryvilleLife snapped this photo of its progress Monday.
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A view of Lawrence: Pride Ride at the Lawrence Levee Trail
What’s going on over there? Oh, just Miss Gay Kansas United States Deja Brooks leading the Pride Ride while wearing a giant crown and stilettos.
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St. John’s Mexican Fiesta, set for Saturday, will look a bit different this year
Since 1981, Lawrence’s St. John’s Mexican Fiesta has been a staple for many in the local Mexican American community. This year’s event is set for Saturday.
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