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Artists of Van Go Arts Train unveil new mural at Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters
Van Go artists unveiled “The Art of Listening,” a new mural that graces the front of Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, in front of a crowd of eager spectators Wednesday evening.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Free State High School graduates challenged to find ‘clarity in moments of darkness’
As the sun set behind the Free State High School press box on Wednesday night, the light created a backdrop nearly as beautiful as graduate speaker Solie Edison’s speech to his fellow graduates.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times file photo
Art Tougeau to bring parade on wheels to downtown Lawrence, this year with a unique block party
All things with wheels will be decked out in decorations and parading down Massachusetts Street as part of the annual Art Tougeau event this weekend, which will also involve a new element: a unique block party in partnership with Hang12.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence High graduates, like their school building, emerge stronger than they were 4 years ago
Lawrence High School graduates found themselves, like their school building, thrown into disarray during their high school years. But the building and graduates had one thing in common: they made it through the challenges stronger than before.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Busker Festival to return for the long weekend
A beloved celebration of street performers returns to downtown Lawrence this weekend. The Busker Festival will bring dance, art, music, magic, acrobatics and much more to Mass Street and beyond.
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Lawrence designated as possible location to host international soccer team during 2026 World Cup
Lawrence may get to play a part in Kansas City’s soccer World Cup qualifying events in 2026 as the possible location of a base camp for an international team.
Summer reading program to kick off with party at Lawrence Public Library
As school ends this week, the Lawrence Public Library is celebrating the launch of its summer reading program with a party on the library lawn.
Derek Mecca
Downtown Lawrence’s Summer Sidewalk Sale moving to June evening as Mid Summer Night on Mass
Downtown Lawrence Inc. is making big changes to its traditional annual sidewalk sale. The new Mid Summer Night on Mass will move the fun to the evening hours on June 23.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Virtual School graduates celebrate, prepare to move on to their next adventures
Kelley Lowe told fellow students graduating from Lawrence Virtual School Saturday that no matter what brought them there, they made it their school home, found acceptance and made connections.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
C-Tran Program graduates celebrate, surrounded by family and friends
Friends and family of C-Tran Program students gathered at Lawrence school district offices Friday morning to celebrate the program’s five 2023 graduates.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
It’s graduation season for Lawrence Public Schools; here’s when and where to celebrate
Lawrence Public Schools will celebrate the accomplishments of hundreds of graduating students with several upcoming ceremonies this week and next.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Housed and unhoused Lawrence community members planning camp cleanups
Sandy Burkett is eager to participate in an upcoming camp cleanup, one of several planned collaborations between housed and unhoused community members and neighborhood groups throughout Lawrence.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Attorney Ron Kuby reflects on free speech violations at KU, changing ‘marketplace of ideas’
Civil rights attorney Ron Kuby came to Lawrence for the first time in a decade this weekend — he had an arrest reunion to get to.
He spoke about free speech violations on KU’s campus and why he’s now questioning his previous position as a First Amendment absolutist.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for May 16, 2023 (Sponsored post)
”This week features our usual fantastic mix of local authors, event books, staff picks, and a few national bestsellers. Raven readers, thanks as always for your amazing taste and support for local authors!” the Raven Book Store writes.
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Lawrence families navigate life with neurofibromatosis
When 5-year-old Leo Peper was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at 9 months old, his family was devastated. They had never heard of the genetic disease, which currently has no cure. But they’re hopeful that could someday change.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell graduates encouraged to take a chance on themselves
Life experiences can be turned into opportunities if one chooses not to wait, the keynote speaker at Haskell Indian Nations University’s commencement told graduates Friday morning.
Former students honor Lawrence High School math teacher Matt Ellis with teaching award
In the halls of Lawrence High School, math teacher Matt Ellis will always be known for his collection of ties that he features throughout the school year. Now he’ll also be known as the winner of a teaching award that reflects his connection with his students.
Plans filed to bring Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Store to northwest Lawrence
There are more than 300 Braum’s Ice Cream and Dairy Stores, but none closer to Lawrence than Emporia, more than an hour drive away. That could soon change.
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