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Paper Plains Zine Fest celebrates creativity and community in Lawrence
The Paper Plains Zine Fest brought together more than 100 creators from across the Midwest Saturday and Sunday to share their artwork, build community, and engage in workshops and education sessions throughout Lawrence.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Fans cheer KU football to the first win of the season
The Kansas Jayhawks made their 48-17 win over the Missouri State Bears look easy with a stellar second half Friday night and started their season 1-0.
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Blade & Timber opens at new downtown Lawrence location
Blade & Timber Axe Throwing is back open for business in Lawrence, now with six throwing lanes housed in a new downtown location.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Art Market to spotlight Native American creators
In its second consecutive year back since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Haskell Indian Art Market will feature a wide variety of products made by local Native American creators.
Scholars to give readings in two languages from new translation of Italian poetry collection
Local scholars Patrizio Ceccagnoli and Megan Kaminski will give readings and discuss the art of translation during a Monday evening event.
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Million dollar man: Lawrence volunteer achieves fundraising milestone in fight against cancer
After 23 years of fundraising to end cancer, Bob Silipigni is celebrating $1 million in donations and a volunteer award.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Baseball sage Bill James is forever asking questions. In this Q&A, he provides some answers
For half a century, longtime Lawrence resident Bill James has been asking questions about baseball. He’s still looking for answers.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
When parking is free, plus more City of Lawrence closures and changes for Labor Day weekend
City offices will be closed and parking downtown will be free on Labor Day, and trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day during the holiday week.
Paper Plains Zine Fest over the weekend to offer workshops, celebrate zine culture
Storytellers from around the Midwest and beyond will convene for the Paper Plains Zine Fest in Lawrence over the weekend to celebrate the impacts of zine-making and offer workshops on how to make your own zines.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Sacred Red Rock departs Lawrence, going back to the Kaw Nation
The Sacred Red Rock began its journey back to the Kaw Nation Wednesday morning.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Flyover planned, plus more notes for KU football’s first game of the season
The KU football team will be back on the gridiron Friday evening to start the season, and military jets will fly over the stadium ahead of the game. Here’s what to know if you go.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Aug. 29, 2023 (Sponsored post)
Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd will be signing copies of their brand-new book ”Kingdom Quarterback,” detailing the Mahomes era of our beloved KC football team, at the Raven next week, the Raven Book Store writes.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships return
Hundreds of Lawrence community members showed up Sunday for the 42nd annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships, also known as FidPick.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Humane Society matches 163 pets with families on Clear the Shelter Day
It was another successful Clear the Shelter Day for the Lawrence Humane Society Saturday as 99 cats and 64 dogs went to their new furever homes. And adoption fees will be half off Sunday for the animals who are still there.
Watkins Museum planning book sale fundraiser
After wrapping up a major renovation to the research room and subsequent inventory of materials, Watkins Museum of History staff members are planning a book sale.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Black businesses uplifted in Lawrence through vendor market
Joy resonated Friday evening as local Black business owners filled the Lied Center with their creations, and community members funneled in support.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Public Library wants to address community members’ safety concerns, director writes
Staff members of the Lawrence Public Library have heard safety concerns from community members, and they want to take action to improve the situation, LPL Director Brad Allen wrote to cardholders Wednesday.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Kaw River Roots Festival, FidPick coming up in Lawrence
It’s going to be a musical weekend in Lawrence as the Kaw River Roots Festival and Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships both return.
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