Arts & events
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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.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Fundraisers for the Lawrence Arts Center offer a smorgasbord of culinary-themed creations
As football fans gear up for the 60th Super Bowl, Lawrencians are readying their utensils for an annual soup and ceramics jubilee. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Souper Bowl is set for Saturday.
Spencer Museum of Art invites community to see renovated spaces, featured artists
Spencer Museum of Art is celebrating its freshly renovated space and new exhibits with a party on Saturday.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Free State High School orchestra selected to perform in esteemed festival
Free State High School orchestra members have been selected to perform in an annual festival with youth orchestras from across Kansas and Missouri.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
KU Department of Design open house showcases work of past and current students
KU’s Department of Design held an open house Tuesday evening, allowing visitors to admire student projects from the visual communication, animation, illustration, photography and industrial design studios.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence goes all out for Fat Tuesday during Mardi Gras parade downtown
Locals donning beads and masks flooded Massachusetts Street for the annual Mardi Gras parade Tuesday.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members shop accessory exchange to support 100 Good Women
Hundreds flocked to the annual accessory exchange hosted by local nonprofit 100 Good Women Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
100 Good Women’s annual accessory exchange set for Sunday
Volunteer group 100 Good Women is hosting its annual accessory exchange Sunday at the fairgrounds. People can pick through jewelry, purses, shoes, hats, scarves and belts — all for $1 apiece — then stick around and mingle.
Mardi Gras parade to return to downtown Lawrence
Get your beads ready: The 15th annual Mardi Gras parade will hit downtown Lawrence next week.
Lawrence band embracing ‘the epic cheesy love song’ for Valentine’s Day Slow Dance Party
Lawrence band Carswell & Hope, with special guest vocalist Kirsten Paludan, will perform at their second annual Valentine’s Day Slow Dance Party on Tuesday, and those seeking a romantic night out are welcome.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence PRIDE’s Queer Prom gives attendees ‘the prom we always wanted’
Lawrence PRIDE, which recently expanded to become a nonprofit, hosted its Queer Prom Friday evening — ”the prom we always wanted and never got to have,” one event organizer said.
City of Lawrence names Porter Arneill assistant director for arts and culture
Porter Arneill, spokesperson for the City of Lawrence, will be moving back into an arts and culture-focused position soon, the city announced Friday.
Editor of KU Common Book to discuss disability studies; series of public events to follow
Attendees at an upcoming virtual talk will have the chance to meet and hear from disability rights activist Alice Wong, who edited this year’s KU Common Book, “Disability Visibility.” Several related events are planned, too, starting Friday.
KU Theatre and Dance students to premiere their twist on ‘Love and Information’
Those who attend the KU Department of Theatre & Dance spring season opener will experience a one-of-a-kind performance.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence PRIDE expands to host more events; Queer Prom first on the agenda
Lawrence PRIDE has expanded to become a nonprofit, which will allow the organization to use additional funding resources and host more community events with the goal of providing everyone with a safe and welcoming space.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Photos: Barbers put skills on display at Cuttin Up showcase in Lawrence
The Cuttin Up Barber Showcase brought hundreds of spectators to watch many of the area’s talented barbers compete at Venue 1235 in North Lawrence on Sunday.
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