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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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
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.
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.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
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.
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.
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.
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.
After 4 instruments and 14 years, Lawrence High School student’s musical passion settles on the clarinet
Lawrence High School senior Felix Guo refused to excel at only one instrument. Instead, he chose four.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Art Love Collective aims to promote Lawrence creatives through an ‘inclusive environment with communal support’
The co-founders of Art Love Collective felt the Lawrence arts community was lacking something, and they opened Lawrence’s newest gallery with the intention of filling that void.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members ‘take back the night,’ empower survivors of sexual violence
Messages of support, lit candles and empowering community love for survivors of sexual assault occupied South Park on Thursday evening. Community members gathered to take action for sexual violence prevention and against attacks on human rights.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Indigenous Community Center’s event series to honor missing, murdered Indigenous people, spread awareness
A weeklong series of events in Lawrence aim to educate the community about the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, who are often denied justice. All are invited to participate in solidarity.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence High School’s annual ‘Showtime’ variety show returns
Members of Lawrence High School choirs will hit the stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday with “Showtime,” the choral department’s annual variety show.
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