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Menorah lighting ceremony and Hanukkah celebration coming up at Lawrence library
The Chabad Center for Jewish Life will light candles on a 9-foot-tall menorah at an annual Lawrence Hanukkah celebration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Two-day Inclusive Winter Market set to feature 100 local vendors
Holiday shopping from around 100 local vendors will be in full swing during the two-day Inclusive Winter Market this weekend in Lawrence.
Richard Frishman / Contributed
‘Ghosts of Segregation’ traveling photo exhibition to debut at Lawrence Arts Center in September
Lawrence will have the distinct honor of launching the first traveling exhibition for “Ghosts of Segregation,” a photo series by Richard Frishman, this September at the Lawrence Arts Center. The local community can still help Frishman choose sites to be included.
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The To Do List! from The Lawrence Juice – Aug. 1-15, 2021
This edition of the To Do List! spans from Sunday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021.
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Lawrence artist John Sebelius celebrates spirits of powerful women through his new art exhibition
Imagine entering a room full of famous women from the past and present who have inspired world change. Imagine the feeling of awe that would follow. That is the exact atmosphere Lawrence artist John Sebelius, 37, aims to simulate with his upcoming art exhibition, “Powerful Women.”
Leepintoproductions & Lead Horse LLC
Lead Horse Open II to feature men’s grass, women’s jingle dance tournaments and a Lawrence City Commission candidate forum
Forty men’s grass and women’s jingle dress dance contestants from across the country will compete in the Lead Horse Open II, which runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week. The event will also include a forum for Lawrence City Commission candidates.
Contributed
Lawrence team’s documentary on African American quilting receives grant of almost $10K
An upcoming short-form documentary project, “Queen Bee: African American Women Stitching Freedom,” will tell the stories of well-known Lawrence quilter Marla Arna Jackson and her contemporaries.
Meet the author of a book featuring works by Douglas County’s incarcerated men at virtual event
Brian Daldorph has been teaching writing classes for men incarcerated at the Douglas County jail for two decades, and he recently published a memoir looking back at those years.
Contributed
Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas to celebrate 31 years of ADA, host vaccination drive
The Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas — a statewide organization based in Lawrence for and […]
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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.
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.
Contributed
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!”
Lawrence Central Rotary
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.
Mark Potts
Photos: Fourth of July in Lawrence
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