Latest in Lawrence Life
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 26-Oct. 2, 2022
Asters of many color have begun to bloom across the state, including these purple New England asters, which also bloom as far west as the Plains states and as far south as Mississippi.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Haskell Indian Nations University holds Welcome Back Powwow
Haskell Indian Nations University held its Welcome Back Powwow Saturday night, drawing hundreds for music, food, dancing, culture and tradition.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park 2022
Community members showed up for art, live music and fun at the Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park, which returned to South Park Saturday and Sunday.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
KU fans ‘pack the Booth’ as Jayhawks roll to victory over Duke; block party set for next week
Kansas fans “packed the Booth” Saturday for only the second sold-out football game in nearly 13 years, and their team did not disappoint.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Some new Jayhawks have hatched outside the Kansas Union
A new statue commemorating an alum’s contributions to the Kansas Memorial Union was unveiled Friday.
Author and musician Nabil Ayers, son of famous jazz artist, to speak at Lawrence library Thursday
Brooklyn-based musician, record executive and author Nabil Ayers on Thursday evening will stop in Lawrence as part of his current book tour to share his powerful story navigating life with an absent father, who is also a famous musician.
Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Upcoming Theatre Lawrence musical follows humorous and heartwarming quest of drag queens
An upcoming Theatre Lawrence production will take audience members through a journey full of joy, humor, glitz and glamor in the midst of life hardships, showing what taking a chance on oneself can produce.
The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for Sept. 20, 2022 (Sponsored post)
“September, a time of changing seasons. Summer to fall. Baseball to football. No school to school. Most importantly to us, September is the official beginning of Fall Books Season,” the Raven Book Store writes.
Ken Lassman
Kaw Valley Almanac for Sept. 19-25, 2022
Monarch migration is in full swing, though south winds this past week have made it difficult to move ahead. This monarch was finding refuge in some goldenrod.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Free State High School orchestra students to perform with KC Symphony at free concert in Lawrence
Free State seniors Morgan Kimuri and Mei Gordon Washington practice cello every day, many mornings before dawn. The community will be able to witness the girls’ and their classmates’ dedication firsthand during a free concert with the KC Symphony’s Mobile Music Box Tuesday at South Park.
Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center celebrates 50 years
The Sexual Trauma & Abuse Care Center honored Lawrence community members and celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday at Venue 1235.
Have feedback for Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center? Here’s how to share it
Community members will have an opportunity to offer their ideas, opinions and needs about Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center during two listening sessions set for Thursday, Sept. 29.
Kitten Yoga, Catstravaganza coming up this weekend in Lawrence
The projected forecast for cuteness this weekend is high. Two kitten-centered events are scheduled in partnership with the Lawrence Humane Society.
KU School of Music students, Marching Jayhawks to perform in free concert
KU School of Music students are tuning up for the big return of the free Collage Concert this weekend.
Disability studies highlighted in new KU exhibition; activist to speak at opening reception
A chosen book and sculpture as well as an upcoming exhibition through KU Libraries aim to foster learning and discussion of disabled people’s experiences. Reyma McCoy Hyten, a disability activist, will speak at the exhibition’s opening reception.
Adam Johnson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival returns
The City of Lawrence’s Fall Arts & Crafts Festival returned Sunday after an extended pandemic hiatus.
Chansi Long/Lawrence Times
With a line wrapped around the corner, Taylor’s Donuts sells out within an hour
Taylor Petrehn’s projected “low-key” opening for Taylor’s Donuts wasn’t very low-key.
Adam Johnson/Lawrence Times
Jayhawk gear, art supplies bring shoppers out to Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale
Come rain or shine, Downtown Lawrence businesses were ready to welcome the community Saturday morning for the annual Sidewalk Sale.
Don’t miss a beat … Click here to sign up for our email newsletters
Click here to learn more about our newsletters first
If local news matters to you, please help us keep doing this work.
