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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Indigenous rapper Supaman inspires Lawrence youth with stories of resilience, Native American culture
Hip-hop beats and positive lyrics filled Billy Mills Middle School’s main gymnasium Tuesday morning during an all-school assembly led by Supaman, the Indigenous rapper and fancy dancer.
Save the date: KU film festival to celebrate Kevin Willmott, Oscar-winning professor
A film festival slated for February will honor Kevin Willmott, Academy Award-winning KU film professor, as he has taken emeritus status.
‘From any position, a person can lead’: Black Kansans to discuss civic engagement at Lawrence brunch
As part of a statewide leadership series, Black Kansans will soon convene in Lawrence in hopes of empowering one another.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Split Lip Rayfield reunites at Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence
A Lawrence crowd welcomed Split Lip Rayfield as the band performed together for the first time since 2019 on Friday night at the fourth annual Kaw River Roots Festival.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members flock to downtown Lawrence for Midsummer Night on Mass
Lawrence community members showed up in droves Friday afternoon and evening for the second annual Midsummer Night on Mass.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
African American quilt convention in Lawrence reveals quilt from Georgia plantation; exhibit open at Watkins Museum
“To me, it symbolizes freedom – how they broke out like birds,” Lawrence quilter and historian Marla Jackson said of an 1800s quilt believed to be made by a Black person who was enslaved.
Community invited to tour KU Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden
Community members are invited to a semiannual tour of KU’s Native Medicinal Plant Research Garden, set for the day after the summer solstice.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
St. John’s Mexican Fiesta set for this weekend in Lawrence, will feature La Yarda art preview
The annual St. John’s Mexican Fiesta is set to return for its 42nd year on Saturday.
Abby Bayani-Heitzman
Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities
The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key concern for musicians, and local musicians are some of the lowest paid across 25 cities studied.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Celebration of Sacred Red Rock’s return to the Kaw Nation scheduled for this weekend
An upcoming rematriation celebration will honor the Sacred Red Rock’s arrival to its home on Kaw Nation land.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Midsummer Night on Mass, the reimagined sidewalk sale, to return to downtown Lawrence
Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day
Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘We’re very community-oriented’: Lawrence celebrates Juneteenth with parade, street party
Community advocate Sheryl Sanders said her mother used to say, “You cannot have a sense of self unless you put yourself into the service of others.” She and others gathered downtown Saturday for the annual Juneteenth celebration.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Raven Book Store to celebrate Dashiell the cat’s retirement with donation drive, discounts
If taking naps and looking cute while doing so factor into this bookstore cat’s job performance, an exceptional rating will accompany Dashiell as he heads into retirement from the Raven Book Store.
Lawrence community members invited to immerse themselves in ‘here-ing’ labyrinth
Events coming up Friday and Saturday invite Lawrence community members to become immersed in an ear-shaped tallgrass labyrinth, learn about the environment and participate in a poetry exercise.
Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Summerfest to feature drone show instead of fireworks this year
The rockets’ red glare is going to be a little different in Lawrence this year. And bombs won’t be bursting in air.
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