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Van Go’s young artists to unveil custom benches at annual ceremony
Young artists in Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 21 custom benches they designed and painted.
‘Bad Faith’ screening, panel on Christian nationalism coming to Lawrence
An upcoming event at Liberty Hall will feature a screening of the documentary “Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy” followed by a panel discussion to dive deeper.
‘It’s a community thing’: Black-owned barbershop relocates to south Lawrence Walmart
For those needing a fresh haircut, line-up or new style, Watson’s Barbershop — a staple Black-owned shop in Lawrence — has relocated to Walmart Supercenter on Iowa Street.
Lawrence Arts Center’s Red Dancer sculpture has gone on vacation
The Lawrence Arts Center’s iconic Red Dancer sculpture stirred up the staff and community members with her sudden disappearance, but fortunately she has simply gone on vacation from her home in front of the building.
Immersive art installation on La Yarda housing unit to open next month at Lawrence Arts Center
An art installation reimagining a housing unit where La Yarda community members lived during the 1920s-50s in eastern Lawrence is nearing completion.
Live On Mass outdoor concert to return, featuring Split Lip Rayfield
Live on Mass is returning to downtown Lawrence in August, featuring the recently reunited Split Lip Rayfield, “with special guests TBA.”
Lawrence Transit route, schedule changes planned to go into effect Aug. 1
After hearing feedback from riders, Lawrence Transit is planning some route and schedule changes that will go into effect Thursday, Aug. 1.
Lawrence city commissioners have mixed feelings about on-the-go drinking downtown
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday showed a range of interest in creating a “common consumption area,” which would allow folks to drink alcoholic beverages as they move through downtown.
Workshop in gravestone preservation coming to Oak Hill Cemetery
Anyone interested in learning about gravestone cleaning and monument repair is invited to an event at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence for a day of hands-on lessons in preserving historic cemeteries and stones.
Douglas County sheriff to share tips on how to avoid scams
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister will give a presentation this week to help folks learn how to avoid phone and online scams that can be devastating.
Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 6 primary; early voting starts Wednesday
Tuesday is the last day to register in order to vote in the primary election coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6, and early voting starts Wednesday. Here’s what you should know.
Learn about fostering kittens at Espurresso Cat Cafe event
The Lawrence Humane Society and Lawrence’s cat cafe, Espurresso, will host an event this week to educate folks about fostering the teeniest floofs.
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