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Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County
Although some folks are thrilled that Lawrence will have a drone show rather than fireworks this year, others want to blow stuff up or watch stuff get blown up. Here’s where you can do that.
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Lawrence art markets to promote former Art Love Collective artists, celebrate Pride Month
Two Lawrence art markets spanning the day Saturday will aim to uplift community artists.
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Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library
The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.
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Indigenous artists and makers gather for Haskell Holiday Bazaar
About 20 vendors gathered to sell art, jewelry, baked goods, holiday decorations and even muktuk Saturday at Haskell’s fifth annual Holiday Bazaar.
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30th annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade draws crowds to downtown Lawrence
The all-horse Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, drawing spectators who lined Massachusetts Street and beyond to see all the sights.
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Indigenous students showcase resiliency, creativity in Haskell art show
Art from more than 100 Indigenous students was showcased Friday during the first in-person art show Haskell Indian Nations University has held since 2019.
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Documentary screening, Q&A to spotlight ‘The Day After’
A documentary screening and Q&A Monday will focus on “The Day After,” a 1983 film made in Lawrence that may have changed the course of history.
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Lawrence Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair returns this weekend (Sponsored post)
The Lawrence Art Guild’s annual Holiday Art Fair this year will feature fine art and crafts from 23 Guild member artists.
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More than 100 Haskell students to participate in art show on campus
Students at Haskell Indian Nations University are set to showcase original pieces at an upcoming campus art show — the first of its kind since 2019.
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KU musical to poke fun at capitalism in Christmas season; livestream tickets available
The University Theatre’s upcoming production of “Milking Christmas” will tap into a dark side of the holiday season. It’s a satirical show with cheerful musical numbers for all ages.
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‘Save the Skate’ T-shirts, party to benefit youth skateboarding in Lawrence
A T-shirt fundraiser and party with live music and food will support young people skateboarding in Lawrence.
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Kids get photos, cookies with Santa
Kiddos from Lawrence and beyond got to have their photos taken with Santa and snack on some cookies Monday.
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Lawrence photographer to discuss inspiration found in works of Gordon Parks
Ann Dean, a Lawrence artist and photographer, will give a presentation Thursday evening on the impact and inspiration found in Gordon Parks’ books.
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Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show
Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.
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New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors
Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.
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Bizarre Bazaar gets underway at Lawrence Arts Center
Community members flocked to Bizarre Bazaar, the annual two-day art market that kicks off the holiday season in Lawrence, as it opened Friday evening at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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