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Pet photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday-themed kitten yoga coming up
The Lawrence Humane Society wants to wish everyone happy pawlidays. Naturally, that includes your pets.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 29, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“This week’s bestsellers feature a lineup of books that’ll most likely represent the Big Books of the Season for us. Good news: we have healthy stock of all of them!” the Raven Book Store writes.
Winter edition of Lit & Local set for Saturday
Holiday shoppers will have the opportunity to buy wares shaped, crafted and fashioned by local young entrepreneurs Saturday.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
Grounded Coffee holds soft opening in downtown Lawrence
Grounded Coffee held a quiet soft opening Monday morning in the downtown Lawrence spot that used to house Henry’s Coffee Shop.
‘Liner Notes’ at the Lied Center explores music of the civil rights movement (Sponsored post)
A multimedia concert event at the Lied Center of Kansas on Wednesday will take audience members on a live musical journey through the music of the civil rights era.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Behind the scenes at the Festival of Trees
People from various local groups, organizations and businesses were hard at work Sunday afternoon to get their holiday creations ready for the public to view at the Festival of Trees.
Tails and Traditions to bring holiday craft activities from different cultures to Watkins Museum
Kids will have an opportunity to do a range of holiday crafts from around the world at the 10th annual Watkins Museum Tails and Traditions Holiday Festival.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Santa rescued from Weaver’s rooftop yet again; Lawrence townspeople rejoice
Much to the relief of concerned Lawrencians, Santa Claus was rescued from a department store rooftop Friday following the kickoff celebration of the holiday season in downtown Lawrence.
Lawrence Lights drive-thru holiday display and fundraiser to return
The fields at the Youth Sports Complex have been transformed into a whimsical wonderland. Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright is returning for its second year at 4911 W. 27th St. starting Friday.
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Lawrence to unveil its own PFLAG chapter for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies
Family members, friends and advocates of those identifying as LGBTQ+ soon will have a new local resource to help them and their loved ones.
Courtesy of Raven Book Store
Raven Book Store to celebrate Small Business Saturday with local author signings
In celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Raven Book Store will host an all-day event that includes five local authors who will be signing their books for fans.
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence
Where to see holiday lights in Lawrence: Introducing The Lawrence Times 2022 Festive Map of Holiday Homes. John Brown marks the spot!
Annual downtown Lawrence Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue set for this weekend
The annual downtown Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue will be back for another year, set for this Friday.
Contributed/Kasha Mika
Grassroots-driven Bizarre Bazaar to offer unique gifts by Lawrence-area artisans
An annual Lawrence shopping tradition, complete with its quirky name, returns this weekend.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Closures, free parking, changes to trash pickup and more holiday notes
Here’s info on free parking, Lawrence Transit, trash pickup, what’s closed when, and more for the holiday weekend.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Performance by Tweesna Rose Mills portrays Indigenous history
Tweesna Rose Mills, from the Shoshone-Yakama-Umatilla Nations, spent weeks preparing for her performance, “Footsteps of Our Ancestors.” The hourlong show honored Indigenous culture, history and lineage.
Lawrence City Commission wants to consider a moratorium for rule on downtown liquor sales
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday deferred an amendment to city code that would have allowed John Brown’s Underground to keep operating — but they want to look at ways to expand the opportunity to other businesses, too.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Nov. 15, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“Local baking wizard Erin Jeanne McDowell’s ‘Savory Baking’ continues to find an audience, which is a wonderful thing for a wonderful book. Over the last two weeks, our good friend Erin outsold even Bob Dylan and Bono,” the Raven Book Store writes.
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