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/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park 2022
Community members showed up for art, live music and fun at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park, which returned to South Park Saturday and Sunday.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Some new Jayhawks have hatched outside the Kansas Union
A new statue commemorating an alum’s contributions to the Kansas Memorial Union was unveiled Friday.
Art in the Park promises something for everyone this weekend in Lawrence (Sponsored post)
Art in the Park has been a Lawrence tradition since 1964, and a premier annual juried art event.
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Lifelong Lawrencian, performer invites all to celebrate what could be her last stateside birthday party
Townie Katlyn Conroy is leaving Lawrence for a new adventure across the pond. Before she moves to England, the musician wants to celebrate her 34th birthday on Sunday, Sept. 25 with a “gigantic show,” and everyone’s welcome.
Author and musician Nabil Ayers, son of famous jazz artist, to speak at Lawrence library Thursday
Brooklyn-based musician, record executive and author Nabil Ayers on Thursday evening will stop in Lawrence as part of his current book tour to share his powerful story navigating life with an absent father, who is also a famous musician.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Upcoming Theatre Lawrence musical follows humorous and heartwarming quest of drag queens
An upcoming Theatre Lawrence production will take audience members through a journey full of joy, humor, glitz and glamor in the midst of life hardships, showing what taking a chance on oneself can produce.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Free State High School orchestra students to perform with KC Symphony at free concert in Lawrence
Free State seniors Morgan Kimuri and Mei Gordon Washington practice cello every day, many mornings before dawn. The community will be able to witness the girls’ and their classmates’ dedication firsthand during a free concert with the KC Symphony’s Mobile Music Box Tuesday at South Park.
Kitten Yoga, Catstravaganza coming up this weekend in Lawrence
The projected forecast for cuteness this weekend is high. Two kitten-centered events are scheduled in partnership with the Lawrence Humane Society.
KU School of Music students, Marching Jayhawks to perform in free concert
KU School of Music students are tuning up for the big return of the free Collage Concert this weekend.
Lawrence’s Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center to host 50th anniversary soiree this week
The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center will host a celebration Thursday for its 50th anniversary, with drinks, mocktails, food trucks and a walking historical timeline.
Adam Johnson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival returns
The City of Lawrence’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival returned Sunday after an extended pandemic hiatus.
KPR’s Live Day will celebrate 70 years broadcasting, including 2 free concerts at Lawrence library
Kansas Public Radio will soon celebrate its 70th anniversary with a day of live performances of classical music that will be broadcast for all to hear, including two concerts open to everyone at the Lawrence Public Library.
Artists, organizers excited as Lawrence’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival is set to return this weekend
Audrey Taylor has been busy creating new art to sell at the 41st annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, which will take place this weekend.
Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Day is this weekend in downtown Lawrence
Following a comfortably warm reception last year of a Sidewalk Sale on a September day, slightly cooler than the usual scorching heat of peak summer in Lawrence, this year’s event is set for this Saturday.
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