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Van Go releases short film showing program’s transformative impact on youth
In a new short film, “The Beauty Within,” graduates of Van Go testify to the support and healing they found as young artists in the program.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 7-13, 2022
Clear skies and trees cleared of their leaves after recent rains make it easier to spot migratory geese and other birds either passing through or leaving. Strong southerly winds may back them up as they wait for north winds to carry them south with less energy expended.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Great day to be a Jayhawk: KU tops OSU 37-16, earns bowl eligibility
The Kansas Jayhawks looked a little more like they did early in the season during their Salute to Service game Saturday afternoon, improving to 6-3 on the season and becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2008.
Contributed/Art by Aubrey Lewis
Docuseries, panel to explore health inequities in marginalized communities while asking, ‘Who Gets to Parent?’
A new documentary series highlighting a queer couple’s journey to expand their family while navigating a health care system laden with discrimination will soon be unveiled at KU.
Clowns, gowns, and ghouls: Costumed families flock to Mass Street for Halloween trick-or-treating
On Halloween night, Lawrence families showed off their cute, creepy, and creative costumes during downtown trick-or-treating. The event was held from 5 p.m. until all the candy ran out.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 1, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“If this week’s bestseller list has a theme, it’s ’new books from fiction royalty,’” the Raven Book Store writes.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Sammy Rae & The Friends play Halloween show at the Granada
Hundreds of Lawrencians showed up in costumes to see Sammy Rae & The Friends play Monday night at the Granada.
KU planning slate of events to honor veterans
The University of Kansas is planning several events to honor veterans in the coming days, starting with the Salute to Service football game this Saturday.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Photos: Angels, Sanderson sisters and more trick-or-treaters enjoy Enchanted Forest
Hundreds of children and adults flocked to the Prairie Park Nature Center’s Enchanted Forest Trail-or-Treat Sunday afternoon.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Public Library holds groovy celebration to honor volunteers
Around 160 people, all dressed in their best ‘70s attire, attended the Lawrence Public Library’s “Book of Love: A Very 70s Prom” Friday night at Venue 1235.
Ukrainian poet Lyuba Yakimchuk to speak in Lawrence; she’ll discuss cultural invasion, war
KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies next month will host a talk with Ukrainian poet, screenwriter and journalist Lyuba Yakimchuk.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Dana Dyer and his Half-Acre of Fear await visitors
The cluster of gravestones jutting from Dana Dyer’s backyard beckon you to stop as you drive by.
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