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Lawrence news March 17, 2026 - 3:35 pm

Lawrence tenant union town hall to discuss progress on right to counsel program

by Logan Pierson

A Lawrence tenant union will host a town hall Saturday to educate and update residents on progress to establish a right to legal representation for people facing eviction in Douglas County.

Arts & Events March 14, 2026 - 6:05 pm

Firefighter bagpipe players, drummers to play at Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day

by Logan Pierson

A local band of firefighter bagpipers and drummers will perform at three Lawrence bars on St. Patrick’s Day.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 11, 2026 - 9:29 pm

Lawrence artists, community members convene for first 780 Songwriters Circle

by Hannah Loub

780 Songwriters Circle on Wednesday provided a space for Lawrence musicians to talk about their songwriting processes and perform for an audience of about 50 people.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 11, 2026 - 6:09 pm

Muralist plans to invite community to help paint Vermont Street garage project

by Logan Pierson

Tokeya Waci U Richardson will be inviting Lawrence folks to help him paint the Vermont Street garage mural to instill community ownership in the project.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 1, 2026 - 7:08 pm

Annual Eastern European and Eurasian Spring Festival gives space for culture, music and bliny

by Logan Pierson

The smell of crepes and the sound of music filled Liberty Hall on Sunday as KU’s Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) held its annual Spring Festival.

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Arts & Events February 26, 2026 - 1:06 pm

KU to hold festival to celebrate Latin American classical music

by Logan Pierson

KU is set to host its second annual Latin American Art Music Festival, which will highlight musical traditions from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Arts & Events February 24, 2026 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence Arts Center, city to host connection fair, encourage residents to join local organizations

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Arts Center and the City of Lawrence are partnering to host a connection fair and film screening, which they hope will motivate residents to make connections and join local organizations. 

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 22, 2026 - 12:49 pm

Lawrence High powwow highlights young dancers’ self-expression, provides community fellowship

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence High School Intertribal Club Powwow on Saturday gave young dancers a place to express themselves and provided attendees a space for fellowship following recent ICE detentions in town.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 21, 2026 - 2:25 pm

Lawrence bike collective aims to make cycling affordable, teach repair skills

by Logan Pierson

A local bicycle collective called Lawrence Community Cycles is not only a place to buy or earn a repaired bicycle — it’s also a community hub that aims to teach people how to fix their own bikes, and to expand access to cycling.

Lawrence Life February 20, 2026 - 9:08 am

Local resources available to help Lawrence residents file taxes

by Logan Pierson

Free local helpers and resources are available to help Lawrencians navigate the 2026 tax season, including services intended for older people and Spanish speakers.

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