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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‘NORTH: The Musical,’ a story about Underground Railroad freedom-seekers, to make world premiere at Lied Center
A newly commissioned musical is set to make its world premiere at the Lied Center this month, sharing stories of former enslaved Black Americans who were far more than their circumstances.
Lawrence Humane Society specials aim to help ‘Wunder Dogs’ find their furever homes
The Lawrence Humane Society has two specials going on this month to help some local pups find their humans — and one of them “might just be the cutest adoption special we’ve ever had,” according to staff.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Archibowls, vegan restaurant in downtown Lawrence, likely to close its doors
Sarah Busse, owner of Archibowls, is hoping for a gift from the universe that could keep her beloved restaurant open, but she is skeptical of its likelihood.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Oct. 18, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“Topping this week’s chart easily is Erin McDowell’s fantastic new cookbook ‘Savory Baking,’ of which we have loads of signed copies in-store!” the Raven Book Store writes.
All treats, no tricks: Jazz-pop-folk-rock group Sammy Rae & The Friends to perform in Lawrence on Halloween
Christmas is coming in October for fans of Sammy Rae & The Friends. The Brooklyn-based group will perform at the Granada on Halloween.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
KU unveils national championship banner at Late Night in the Phog
The Kansas Jayhawks and a few thousand of their biggest fans got another opportunity to celebrate their national championship victory Friday night as they unveiled the 2022 banner in Allen Fieldhouse.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Zombie Walk to once again draw the undead downtown
Full of frights and fun for all ages, the annual Zombie Walk will return next Thursday to downtown Lawrence.
Slow Rise Donuts are a hit at Lawrence Farmers’ Market
Slow Rise might be the name of one of Lawrence’s newest donut businesses, but its rise has been anything but slow. This family-owned operation is known for their small-batch, handcrafted sourdough donuts, which owners Jeff and Jessica Dunkel started slinging at the Lawrence Farmers’ Market this season.
KU professor and physicist receives MacArthur Foundation genius grant
“The first feeling was definitely disbelief”: A KU professor and researcher has received the prestigious “genius grant” from the MacArthur Foundation.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Miss the Prairie Park Nature Center community conversation? Share your thoughts online
Lawrence community members have another chance to share their thoughts about Prairie Park Nature Center — and how to make it sustainable into the future.
Watkins Museum of History: Genealogy Group classes to return (Sponsored post)
For six years, the Watkins Genealogy Group has not only instructed the public on how to do family history research — the group has made history of its own.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence activist Mattie Bell’s environmental advocacy centers both the planet and people
When Mattie Bell advocates for a thriving environment, they simultaneously advocate for human rights. This fervent passion for social justice began at a young age.
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