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.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Zombie Walk to once again draw the undead downtown
Full of frights and fun for all ages, the annual Zombie Walk will return next Thursday to downtown Lawrence.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Americana Music Academy to celebrate 20 years serving Lawrence
Since its founding, Americana Music Academy has survived personal losses, financial struggles and a global pandemic. The nonprofit will celebrate 20 years serving Lawrence with a concert on Thursday.
Exhibition to showcase artwork of Haskell students and alumni, amplify powerful stories
An exhibition opening on Wednesday will feature art created by Native American students and alumni of Haskell Indian Nations University, who tell stories of resistance and healing through their work.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Cantemos, Sunrise Project and O’Connell are 2023 beneficiaries of Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Cantemos Youth Chorale, Sunrise Project and O’Connell Children’s Shelter will be the beneficiaries of the 2023 Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the committee announced Monday.
KU Theatre & Dance to launch season with ‘Labyrinth of Desire’; collaborative productions to come in spring
Talented Jayhawks will stand in the spotlight for a variety of productions, offering “lightness, love and plenty of action,” according to a season announcement.
Country folk singer-songwriter BettySoo to perform at Cider Gallery
Raised and influenced by honky-tonks and acoustic bars, Houston-born country folk singer BettySoo is now setting her sights on Lawrence.
100-year-old farm now available for the public to enjoy (Sponsored post)
The Baldwin family, who have owned a farm in western Douglas County for 100 years, have now opened a pumpkin patch and corn maze that will be open for the month of October.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Photos: Rev It Up Hot Rod Streetfest returns
The Rev It Up Hot Rod Streetfest returned to South Park Saturday with food, live music and plenty of nifty automobiles on display.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Rock Chalk Block Party
Jayhawk fans of all ages gathered on Mass Street Friday night for the inaugural Rock Chalk Block Party.
Three days of Lawrence Arts Center events to spotlight newest exhibitions, showcase variety of art forms
The Lawrence Arts Center will host several events this week to expand on its three newest exhibitions, which encompass themes of environmentalism, music, cultural representation and more.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Butch Patrick, of ‘Munsters’ fame, visits Lawrence on the day that Rob Zombie reboot premieres
Tuesday was not Butch Patrick’s first visit to Lawrence, but it was a special one for “Munsters” fans.
No Spirit? No problem: Lawrence Halloween aficionados share DIY costume tips
Chris Leiszler is one Lawrencian unaffected by the lack of a Spirit Halloween store this year: crafting costumes in lieu of store-bought ones is his specialty.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell’s Welcome Back Powwow builds community, honors tradition
Haskell Indian Nations University on Saturday hosted its Welcome Back Powwow, giving students an opportunity to come together for healing and tradition.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University holds Welcome Back Powwow
Haskell Indian Nations University held its Welcome Back Powwow Saturday night, drawing hundreds for music, food, dancing, culture and tradition.
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