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Don’t flake out: City of Lawrence seeks flurry of names for snowplows
It’s on: The City of Lawrence is challenging residents to participate in a snowplow naming contest.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
KU students to pay homage to ‘Honk for Hemp’ activist, old wren sculptures in new Watkins Museum exhibitions
KU museum studies students will soon debut new exhibitions at the Watkins Museum telling the stories of two legendary Lawrence figures.
Lawrence High School student artists earn national recognition
Two Lawrence High School students have earned national YoungArts awards, acknowledging them as promising creatives of their generation.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Free State High School student given award for saving teacher’s life
Lucas Fearn, a senior at Free State High School, was recognized Wednesday with a high honor from the American Red Cross: the organization’s Lifesaving Award.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Dec. 4, 2024 (Sponsored post)
“We definitely switched over to a Christmas gift-heavy bestseller list pretty much as soon as middle of November and Thanksgiving week hit,” the Raven Book Store writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
More holiday fun in Lawrence: Traditions, trivia, treats and more
Lawrence has no shortage of holiday events and traditions, ranging from old-fashioned to, um, very Lawrence. Here are a bunch of upcoming opportunities for festive fun.
Holiday music in Lawrence: Where to hear the sounds of the season
The KU School of Music’s Vespers concert is celebrating a huge milestone: It’s turning 100 this year. That will be one of many opportunities coming up to hear the sounds of the holiday season in Lawrence.
Theatre Lawrence to feature beloved ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ this holiday season
Theatre Lawrence will invite the community into a world of pure imagination this holiday season with its production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence holiday markets: Where to shop for gifts that support local makers
Here are almost 20 Lawrence-area opportunities to shop local and support artists, farmers and small businesses this holiday season, starting with this weekend.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Last Lawrence Farmers’ Market of the season coming up; save the date for Holiday Market
The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s regular season is winding to a close, but the annual Holiday Market will be coming up in mid-December.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence performer creating new sources of laughter despite dealing with fire fallout
Richard Renner, the creative behind the Lawrence Busker Festival, said his community’s support is sustaining him after he recently lost his home to a fire. He’s determined to bring new laughs to Lawrence in spite of the loss.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 19, 2024 (Sponsored post)
”Another ’only book store in the world with this Top 10 list,’” the Raven Book Store writes, as Lawrence locals including Louise Krug, Kelly Kindscher and Meg Heriford have books on this edition.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Where to see Santa in Lawrence this holiday season
Here are some opportunities for naughty, nice, and four-legged friends alike to visit with Santa and get photos taken in Lawrence this year.
Please help us update our festive map of holiday homes!
Our map of holiday homes has been a huge hit since we launched in 2021, but it’s due for a refresh, and we need the community’s help to do it!
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Baldwin events to highlight suicide prevention, support survivors of suicide loss
An upcoming panel in Lawrence and a supportive event in Baldwin City will focus on suicide prevention, as well as remembering loved ones lost to suicide.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
City of Lawrence’s rebranded event grant program now accepting applications
The City of Lawrence is now accepting applications for the Unmistakable Events grant program, this year without the advisory board that previously made grant recommendations.
Pancho Metz/Contributed photo
Former Lawrence art collective transitions to new beginnings, will host Inclusive Winter Market
Two Lawrence creatives are opening new avenues for local art to flourish, beginning with a winter market that’s set to feature around 100 artisans and small businesses.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
‘A safe and stable place for families’: Family Promise of Lawrence celebrates new shelter
Dozens of community members gathered to celebrate the completion of Mt. Hope Shelter, a new shelter that will aim to help families stabilize as they seek permanent housing.
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