Arts & events
Lawrence High School student’s art comments on sexualization of young women; piece to be displayed on Topeka building
Lawrence High School junior Adele Erickson’s award-winning art piece, ”Babydoll,” is meant to make people uncomfortable.
In KU exhibit, Kansas quilt artists piece together story of racial violence from Emmett Till to today
A pair of exhibits at the Spencer Museum of Art in Lawrence are inspired by the life and death of Emmett Till, which helped launch the civil rights movement. The work of area textile artists helps connect the 1955 killing to contemporary violence against Black people.
KPR’s Live Day is Wednesday; hear performers live in Lawrence
Kansas Public Radio on Wednesday will hold its annual Live Day, a celebration of the station’s commitment to classical music.
KU kicks off homecoming week festivities; here are the upcoming events
KU is celebrating its 111th homecoming this week, and numerous events are planned on the theme of “Rah Rah Jayhawk.”
Lawrence author to launch new speculative fiction book at Raven Book Store event
Local author Kij Johnson will soon launch her newest book, which is full of imaginative stories from nature’s perspective, during an event at the Raven Book Store.
Lawrence playwright invites hometown to join conversations on maternal health outcomes
During a series of rehearsals, staged readings and talkbacks, Timmia Hearn DeRoy invites everyone to participate in a community conversation about maternal health outcomes, using as a springboard her 10-act play, “On-Born Children and Ghosts.”
First day of Maple Leaf Festival draws big crowds to Baldwin City
Community members from Baldwin City and beyond converged downtown Saturday for the first day of the annual Maple Leaf Festival.
‘Haunting Humanities’ event to imitate spooky science fair
Community members are invited to get spooked by history, literature, language and culture during an upcoming humanities festival in downtown Lawrence.
Undead walk the streets of Lawrence during Zombie Walk
The Lawrence Zombie Walk on Thursday drew undead of all ages to downtown Lawrence to walk up and down Mass Street looking to sate their appetites for brains.
Lawrence events can receive funding through the city; grant applications are now open
Applications are now open for $150,000 in total grant funding through a program that helps fund some of Lawrence’s iconic events.
At Lawrence event, storyteller will share how to find humor in times of struggle
Kevin Kling, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller, will give a free talk in Lawrence Thursday about growing from loss, finding humor and maintaining love and connections in times of suffering.
Annual Lawrence Zombie Walk to bring on the undead
When the sun goes down Thursday night, the undead will breach downtown Lawrence.
Phoenix Award winners celebrated for their contributions to Lawrence arts
Richard Renner said Sunday that after 40 years of performing all over the world, seeing awards and accolades, his Phoenix Award for contributions to the arts scene in Lawrence “without a doubt means the most.”
Meet the 2023 Phoenix Award winners; they’ll soon be honored as leaders in Lawrence arts
Four people and two local organizations will soon be honored for their achievements and contributions to the Lawrence arts scene.
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations to continue this weekend in Lawrence
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Lawrence events on Friday and Saturday aim to celebrate Indigenous cultures and identities, specifically related to ecology.
Where to view Saturday’s partial eclipse in community
Lawrence will have a view of a partial solar eclipse Saturday, and a few observation events are planned around town.