In the photo at the top of this page, Lawrence author and musician Melvin Litton performs at Kaw Valley Public House. Check out our story about Litton at this link.
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Lawrence artist John Sebelius celebrates spirits of powerful women through his new art exhibition
Imagine entering a room full of famous women from the past and present who have inspired world change. Imagine the feeling of awe that would follow. That is the exact atmosphere Lawrence artist John Sebelius, 37, aims to simulate with his upcoming art exhibition, “Powerful Women.”
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of July 27, 2021 (Sponsored post)
I think a big question for publishing in the coming Fall Big Book season is how interested people will be in reading about the former president. A wave of postmortems is on the way, and one of the first arrives at No. 5 on this week’s list.
Keith Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 26 – Aug. 1, 2021
Now is the time to enjoy the purple wildflower called gayfeather or blazing star.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
Why are some streetlights in Lawrence purple, and when will they be fixed? Answers here
To some, they’re kind of cool; reminiscent of a rave. To others, they’re the scourge of our day — or more accurately, of our nights. They are purple streetlights.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of July 20, 2021 (Sponsored post)
This week’s bestseller list is dominated by Raven Favorite Grady Hendrix’s clever new horror novel The Final Girl Support Group. The strong sales come on the heels of a wonderful virtual event. You can still catch the replay.
Carter Gaskins / The Lawrence Times
Free State High School security guard Demetrius Kemp leads by example
When Demetrius Kemp sees that someone might need help, he puts his “Superman suit” on.
He’s dedicated his free time to finding ways to help people in need through volunteer work and community projects.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 19-25, 2021
Katydids fill the night with their song and lightning bugs and crickets continue. With cicadas droning in the daytime heat and the full moon, the evening is full of wildlife activity – look for treefrogs on your window, ready to catch a moth or two.
Contributed
Twins Tae-Vheon and Sae-Vheon Alcorn lead double lives as KU student-athletes and entrepreneurs
Twins Sae-Vheon and Tae-Vheon Alcorn started running track in fifth grade, and their athletic journeys led them to the University of Kansas for school and collegiate track and field. They’ve also carried on family values of hard work and perseverance to become successful entrepreneurs, plus they’re now helping other Jayhawks build their own brands.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of July 13, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Last week I was feeling proud and inspired that four of our weekly bestsellers were local titles. Well, this week features SEVEN local titles, including two from Sarah Henning!
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 12–18, 2021
There are still wild raspberries and blackberries for the picking, check currants, wild plums and gooseberries, while elderberries are beginning to form and will be ripening in a few weeks.
Mark Potts / The Lawrence Times
After 15 months, Ladybird Diner is back, same as before — but different
Fifteen months after the pandemic closed it down — at least in its original form — Ladybird Diner has reopened under the big “EAT” sign on Massachusetts Street.
The new version of the spunky, funky diner is a product of everything that’s happened to it and its proprietor.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of July 6, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Every bookstore is a reflection of its local community, and our local community has some pretty good taste.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for July 5–11, 2021
Recent rains have caused many mushrooms to emerge, including fairy rings, which are caused by the fungus spreading out in an ever expanding circle from where it started, living on dead plant material that it breaks down.
Sarah Wright / Contributed
Lawrence 4th of July: Fireworks 411 + all you need to know for the long weekend
Your quick guide to the 4th of July in Lawrence: Where to go see fireworks, where you can shoot off your own, when to expect trash pickup next week, whether parking downtown is free Monday and more.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 29, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Fun fact: the top three bestsellers this week are also the top three bestsellers of 2021 so far, halfway in!
