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Art Tougeau brings funky creations on wheels to downtown Lawrence
The 25th Art Tougeau parade in downtown Lawrence showcased a ton of imagination and creativity in motion — including a giant bulldog.
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Lawrence City Band’s summer concerts soon to resume
Lawrence City Band members will soon bring their iconic sound back to South Park.
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Scenes from the first night of Lawrence Busker Festival
An annual downtown street celebration of artistry returned Friday, commencing the first night of the three-day Lawrence Busker Festival. The fun continues Saturday.
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Bishop Seabury Academy graduates told to ‘be both happy and good’ in their lives
Bishop Seabury Academy graduates and their families and supporters spent a joyful evening Thursday at the school to recognize the Class of 2024 and those who will follow in their footsteps.
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‘Our story is undeniably permanent’: Lawrence High Class of 2024 celebrates graduating
Time waits for no one, but time must pass to write a beautiful story together, Finn Lotton-Barker told his fellow Lawrence High School graduates Wednesday.
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New outdoor sculptures decorate Lawrence; reception coming up on Final Friday
Seven new outdoor sculptures have become part of the Lawrence aesthetic. The city will soon host an opening reception and walking tour to celebrate them.
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‘We are excellent. We are Firebirds’: Free State graduation celebrates unique journey of each student
Ava Rivera started writing her graduation speech while crying on her bedroom floor. But she made it — to graduation and to the lectern. She said her story was similar to many of her fellow Free State graduates.
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Lizzie the therapy dog helps alleviate end-of-year stress at Lawrence High School
On the last Monday morning of the school year at Lawrence High, the building is mostly quiet as bleary-eyed students and educators prepare for finals. Then Lizzie the therapy dog interacts with a human. Suddenly the space lights up.
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Busker Festival to return to downtown Lawrence
Lawrence Busker Festival, the massive, three-day celebration of performing artists, magicians, comedians, musicians and much more, returns to downtown this coming weekend.
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Lawrence library to launch summer reading program with lawn party
The Lawrence Public Library encourages community members to attend free events this summer aimed at promoting a love for reading, including a lawn party that’ll launch an annual reading challenge for all ages.
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Save the date: City of Lawrence electronics recycling event coming up June 8
The City of Lawrence will host a recycling event in a few weeks where Douglas County residents can safely dispose of electronic items.
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Art Tougeau to celebrate 25th anniversary with street party, lowriders, art car parade
Kicking off the summer event season in downtown Lawrence, a street party will display art on wheels, followed by a parade the next day.
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