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Lawrence author to celebrate new book with Monster Camp at Raven Book Store
In celebration of Lawrence author Sarah Henning’s latest novel, the Raven Book Store on Tuesday will hold Monster Camp, complete with cosplay and blood (fruit punch) to drink.
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‘Purple house’ family flooded with Lawrence community support after anonymous letters
After speaking out about anonymous letters critical of their purple home in the West Hills neighborhood, the Bonura family has seen an outpouring of love from the Lawrence community, and they’re leveraging the ordeal into something positive.
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Lawrence Art Guild to present Art Spaces, a self-guided tour (Sponsored post)
“The Lawrence Art Guild invites you to Art Spaces, our first open studios event!” Maria S. Martin writes. “Art Spaces is an opportunity for artists to open their studios, homes, or alternate display locations to the public in Lawrence and in Douglas County.”
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High-fives, loud crowds encourage student-athletes in Lawrence school district’s adaptive triathlon
Middle and high schoolers and their supporters brought their school spirit to Lawrence High School on Wednesday to celebrate athletes of all abilities during the fourth annual Pat Grzenda Triathlon.
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Acclaimed Lawrence singer, pianist to debut her inaugural album in her hometown
Lawrence vocalist Vanessa Thomas says music is what has saved her life. Now, a “lifetime dream” is about to come true as she’s set to debut her first recorded album with her hometown supporters during a concert on Friday.
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Author, KU professor challenges stereotypes with Margaret Walker biography; community invited to author talk
Lawrence scholar and author Maryemma Graham during an upcoming talk will delve into her recent biography, in hopes of giving long-overdue flowers to the Black woman who she said revolutionized education and humanities.
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Community members to hold healing gathering for Prairie Park remnant prairie
A group of community members on Monday will gather for a healing event following the destruction of wildflowers on remnant prairie behind Prairie Park Nature Center.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for May 2, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”This last Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day, and we must say we’re so thankful for the support our community showed us. … We really felt the love, and it reminded us why we’re so grateful to be able to do what we do,” the Raven Book Store writes in this week’s bestseller list.
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La Parrilla has closed, but Genovese will soon take its place on Mass
La Parrilla has closed permanently, but Italian restaurant Genovese is reopening in its place.
“They wanted us to reopen, and we heard them loud and clear,” the co-owner said.
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Mandy Patinkin, Buddy Guy, dancers inspired by Tetris and more coming to the Lied Center
The Lied Center’s 2023-24 season is packed with a variety of music, dance, theatre and more, including a big name who will bring Lawrence community members into his show.
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Dogwatch: Meet Otto, Phoebe and Guy
From Mutt Run Dog Park to Massachusetts Street, Lawrence Times TV is setting out to meet the cutest dogs across town. In this episode, you’ll meet Otto, Phoebe, and Guy. Find out about their quirks, favorite pastimes, and tricks for avoiding dog attacks.
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Second annual Douglas County Spring Farm Day coming up
Community members are invited to get to know seven local farms on Saturday during the second annual Douglas County Spring Farm Day.
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