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Two artists follow their creative paths to the Lawrence Arts Center
The Lawrence Arts Center has selected printmaker Hibiki Miyazaki and ceramicist Reece Henderson as its 2026-27 artists-in-residence, bringing two creators focused on experimentation, teaching and community connections to town.
Watkins Museum, foundation to bring famous painting to Lawrence; exhibition to accompany it
The Watkins Museum of History is partnering with Art Bridges Foundation to bring a major 19th-century work of art to Lawrence, to be displayed in conjunction with a new series of exhibitions.
Ibram X. Kendi, author of ‘How to be an Antiracist,’ to give lecture at Lied Center
Ibram X. Kendi, the award-winning author of “How to be an Antiracist,” is set to give the Self Graduate Fellowship Symposium lecture, according to a Tuesday news release.
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Be ‘your most authentic and beautiful self’ at Coming Out Party Tuesday evening
All types of families are welcome and wanted at a Coming Out Party planned for Tuesday evening, the host says.
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A view of Lawrence: Owens Flower Shop mural progresses
A mural is underway at Owens Flower Shop, 846 Indiana St. LarryvilleLife snapped this photo of its progress Monday.
August Rudisell/@KsScanner
A view of Lawrence: Pride Ride at the Lawrence Levee Trail
What’s going on over there? Oh, just Miss Gay Kansas United States Deja Brooks leading the Pride Ride while wearing a giant crown and stilettos.
St. John’s Mexican Fiesta, set for Saturday, will look a bit different this year
Since 1981, Lawrence’s St. John’s Mexican Fiesta has been a staple for many in the local Mexican American community. This year’s event is set for Saturday.
Tom Harper/@lawrencemodern
Meet the artist: Sculptor will be on hand for downtown unveiling Friday
Jacob Burmood, the artist who created “Paradoxical Synapse,” will be in attendance for a Final Friday public unveiling of the sculpture at 8th and Vermont streets.
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After a creative Halloween, University Place neighborhood resident plans for a festive Fourth
Scott Gustafson’s traveling scarecrow was a hit in October in the University Place neighborhood. Now he’s planning a big celebration for the Fourth of July.
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The Lawrence Juice is back – and partnering with the Times
The Lawrence Juice has returned! The Times is excited to welcome them back — and even more excited to work with them.
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The To Do List! by The Lawrence Juice — June 20-July 4, 2021
This edition of the To Do List! spans the two weeks from Sunday, June 20 through Sunday, July 4, 2021.
Ann Marsden
Grammy winner’s portrait of women Supreme Court justices headlines Sunflower Music Festival
At the Sunflower Music Festival, Grammy winner Libby Larsen is set to debut a new work celebrating the first four women to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and Gov. Laura Kelly will narrate.
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B.L.A.C.K. Lawrence to host Juneteenth celebration featuring local artists
Black Literature & Arts Collective of Kansas (B.L.A.C.K.) Lawrence will celebrate Juneteenth and the release of Tai Amri Spann-Ryan’s book of poetry on Friday.
Lawrence Juneteenth organization plans virtual event
With uncertainty surrounding the situation with COVID-19 and health regulations — but also with certainty that they’d have plenty more than 50 people in attendance — the Lawrence, KS Juneteenth Organization planned a virtual celebration this year.
Juneteenth celebration in Lawrence to feature barbecue, contests, justice panel; still seeking sponsors
The organizer of the Black Summer Juneteenth BBQ, slated for Saturday, has planned a big event — but she still wants to make it bigger.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Love, support, and giving free hugs: Lawrence PRIDE attendees share why they showed up
It was a hot, sunny day at South Park, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from showing up for Lawrence PRIDE. Many attendees told the Times they were there to show love and support — including giving free hugs.
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