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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.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Military family new to Lawrence disheartened by West Hills neighbors’ response to paint job
A military family, the Bonuras looked forward to settling down in Lawrence. But they’ve been surprised and disheartened recently by anonymous letters their West Hills neighbors have sent, objecting to the colors the family painted their home.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
KU student to revive ‘The Wizard of AIDS*,’ a health education parody, in honor of queer theatremakers
Brad Mathewson, a senior at KU, is bringing back to the stage a parody that aims to educate about safe sex, consent and queer survival, all while “laughing in the face of hatred.”
Rockin’ Red Music Fest to return, celebrating 75 years of Lawrence Community Nursery School
The “Little Red Schoolhouse” will celebrate 75 years serving Lawrence with a festival of music, food and fun on Sunday that is open to the community.
Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Sunrise Project hosts plant sale fundraisers to support its community programs
Sunrise Project, a Lawrence nonprofit designed to build community through social connection and food equity, is hosting its eighth annual plant sale fundraiser this month.
Mike Ford to speak at Watkins Museum about project to preserve culture of Munsee Tribe in Kansas
People of the Munsee Tribe in Kansas have started a cultural preservation project and series of events to protect archival materials and educate residents of Douglas, Franklin, Leavenworth, and Wyandotte counties about the history of their tribe in those areas.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
El Jimador opens in Lawrence, serving up tacos, ‘mojitaritas’ and more
Taco-loving Lawrencians have a new place to satisfy their cravings. El Jimador, a family-owned Mexican restaurant and bar, is now open seven days a week.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Earthwork artist Stan Herd breaks ground on project honoring Bob Dole
Kansas artist Stan Herd, known worldwide for his earthworks, broke ground Tuesday on a project that will honor U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, who died in December 2021 at age 98.
‘Take Back the Night’ event to support sexual violence survivors
Lawrence community members will join together Thursday evening to flood love and support toward survivors of sexual violence.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrencians enjoy crafts, s’mores, educational activities and more during Earth Day Fair
Community members braved the chilly weather Saturday afternoon to attend the Earth Day Fair in South Park. Twenty organizations from Lawrence and beyond offered free crafts and educational activities for kids and adults alike.
A moment in Lawrence: Sertoma Club distributes funds raised from holiday light display
The Lawrence Sertoma Club on Wednesday presented checks for $5,000 to four community organizations. The money was raised from the drive-thru holiday light display, Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright.
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