Arts & events
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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.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence to celebrate Juneteenth with parade, live music, vendors
Lawrence community members will soon celebrate Juneteenth with bus tours of Underground Railroad sites, a parade, and a street party with local vendors, live music and family fun.
Production to showcase connection between Black heritage and fashion, celebrate Juneteenth
Fashion is just one way Black people have molded their own identities throughout history, according to Nicole Rials, and an upcoming play will celebrate how clothing relates to African American heritage.
‘Dolly and Desserts’ concert, fundraiser to return to Lawrence
A handful of tickets are still available for the second “Dolly and Desserts,” a fundraiser concert featuring Dolly Parton covers that will help a local group keep providing books to kids at no cost to their families.
Natasha Torkzaban/Lawrence Times
Community members to exchange skills, knowledge at Lawrence library’s free How-To Festival
Presenters will share with the community how to do card tricks, dance Argentine tango, cook by using sun rays and more at an annual Lawrence festival.
Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Community members share what Lawrence PRIDE events mean to them
Several community members who gathered for Lawrence PRIDE parade and party Saturday shared that inclusivity, self-expression and acceptance make the events what they are.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence celebrates Pride Month with parade and party
The Lawrence PRIDE parade and party brought community members from all walks of life to downtown Lawrence Saturday, the first day of Pride Month.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band kicks off summer season with sounds from the screen and stage
The Lawrence City Band’s weekly Wednesday concerts have resumed, and the first show included a lineup from soundtracks of some familiar films and musicals.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence PRIDE to celebrate with parade, street party; Two-Spirit drag performers to be featured
Rainbow colors will soon hit the streets of downtown for the Lawrence PRIDE celebration, and two Two-Spirit drag performers will be featured this year for the first time.
Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Art Tougeau brings funky creations on wheels to downtown Lawrence
The 25th Art Tougeau parade in downtown Lawrence showcased a ton of imagination and creativity in motion — including a giant bulldog.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence City Band’s summer concerts soon to resume
Lawrence City Band members will soon bring their iconic sound back to South Park.
5K Home Run for Family Promise set for Memorial Day
An annual 5K that benefits Family Promise of Lawrence, a nonprofit that aims to serve local families in housing crises, will return Monday, including free activities for kids at South Park.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Scenes from the first night of Lawrence Busker Festival
An annual downtown street celebration of artistry returned Friday, commencing the first night of the three-day Lawrence Busker Festival. The fun continues Saturday.
Split Lip Rayfield to play Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence
Kansas Music Hall of Famers Split Lip Rayfield will come together to perform at the fourth annual Kaw River Roots Festival in Lawrence next month.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Weekend events to celebrate Lawrence Arts Center’s 50th birthday
The Lawrence Arts Center is celebrating five decades enhancing the local arts scene with events this weekend, including a mural unveiling and an award ceremony complete with birthday cupcakes and a champagne toast.
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