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A view of Lawrence: Pride Ride at the Lawrence Levee Trail
What’s going on over there? Oh, just Miss Gay Kansas United States Deja Brooks leading the Pride Ride while wearing a giant crown and stilettos.
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A view of Lawrence: St. John’s Mexican Fiesta 2021
Although it looked a little different this year amid the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, St. John’s Mexican Fiesta returned Saturday.
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Center for queer and trans youth coming soon to Lawrence
A new community hub is coming to Lawrence, and it aims to help young queer and trans folk — particularly those of color, or QTPOC+ — not only survive, but thrive.
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St. John’s Mexican Fiesta, set for Saturday, will look a bit different this year
Since 1981, Lawrence’s St. John’s Mexican Fiesta has been a staple for many in the local Mexican American community. This year’s event is set for Saturday.
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Lawrence Public Library foundation to host Pride Month Drag Bingo
As Pride Month nears its end, the foundation that supports the Lawrence Public Library is set to host a bingo event with popular Lawrence drag artist Deja Brooks.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 22, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Today is the second day of Amazon’s annual Prime Day celebration. That means it’s a fantastic day to support an independent business, much like the fine folks who bought these books in droves last week!
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New breakfast concept planned for west Lawrence site
A brand new “fast-casual” breakfast concept is headed to west Lawrence: flip’d by IHOP. The menu includes pancake bowls, egg sandwiches, burritos and bowls, steakburgers and fries, chicken sandwiches and more.
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Kaw Valley Almanac for June 21 – 27, 2021
As fireworks season approaches, now is the perfect time to enjoy the pink bursts of color on sensitive brier, with each pink filament tipped with a bright yellow anther like a spark.
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A view of Lawrence: Rainbow over ‘Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.’
A rainbow made a nice backdrop to a performance of “Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! Jr.” on Sunday at South Park. Mark Potts submitted this photo to the Times.
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The Lawrence Juice is back – and partnering with the Times
The Lawrence Juice has returned! The Times is excited to welcome them back — and even more excited to work with them.
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Bar concept would introduce adoptable dogs to future owners as part of Lawrence ‘pet campus’
Working with animals, particularly dogs, has been Anthony Barnett’s life in Lawrence for two decades. Now, he wants to start a new venture he hopes will lead to more dog adoptions in Lawrence — a bar.
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The Raven Book Store’s bestsellers for the week of June 15, 2021 (Sponsored post)
Here’s the bestseller list for the Raven’s first full week of being open to browsing.
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