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Raven Book Store: Looking back at 35 years serving Lawrence, and looking forward to events all month long
Over the course of three and a half decades, The Raven has overcome odds that have been insurmountable for many other book stores. And this September, it will celebrate 35 years serving the Lawrence community.
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Lawrence academic researcher selected for prestigious national honor
Jennifer Lawlor, a Lawrence-based academic researcher, has been selected to a prestigious program that recognizes 10 young leaders across the country every year.
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KU football game day: Bus service available from downtown Lawrence to Memorial Stadium
The Jayhawks are set to face the Golden Eagles of Tennessee Tech Friday evening, and the city wants to help folks get to the game. Info + helpful game day links here.
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Lawrence Beer Company to celebrate 5 years with street party
Lawrence Beer Company has planned an all-ages street party to celebrate its fifth anniversary in East Lawrence.
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Jersey Mike’s sub shop to open soon in west Lawrence
With rumors of its arrival beginning to spread more than a year ago, Jersey Mike’s is scheduled to open in west Lawrence on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
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Faris Brothers play at FidPick in Lawrence
Rick Faris, the front man of the Faris Brothers, used to teach at Americana Music Academy and is now a “Nashville namesake,” said Max Paley, executive director of Americana.
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Families found for 159 Lawrence Humane Society animals during Clear the Shelter Day
Lawrence Humane Society staff members were tired Sunday morning after Clear the Shelter Day — sending 159 animals to their furever homes is a lot of work — but the annual event was “absolutely fantastic.”
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Collaborative grant will help restore natural space at Prairie Park, provide conservation lessons
More pollinators and wildlife could soon buzz and burrow within Prairie Park. Coordinators of a grant-funded prairie habitat restoration project have begun the process of restoring a portion of the park, and they need the public’s help.
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Photos + video: Lawrencians ‘Unite and Take Flight’ for fundraiser
Members of the Lawrence community took to the skies Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Douglas County.
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Meet the Lawrence Arts Center’s new artists-in-residence
People had the opportunity to meet the Lawrence Art Center’s newest artists-in-residence, printmaker Taro Takizawa and ceramicist Twiggy Boden, Thursday afternoon.
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Paper Plains Zine Fest to debut next weekend in Lawrence
After three years of planning and patiently waiting, the Paper Plains Zine Fest will come to Lawrence next Saturday, Sept. 3, bringing together lovers of creative storytelling.
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Korean bakery and fried chicken restaurant coming soon to west Lawrence
By October, the aroma of fresh baked bread will waft through the doors of 525 Wakarusa Drive, Suite B. Tous Les Jours, a French-inspired Korean bakery, will soon open there — and shortly thereafter, it’ll be joined by a Korean fried chicken restaurant a couple doors down.
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