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Arts & Events June 17, 2024 - 6:07 pm

Midsummer Night on Mass, the reimagined sidewalk sale, to return to downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Downtown Lawrence Inc. will again host Midsummer Night on Mass, the community celebration and big sale that replaced the annual Sidewalk Sale for the first time last year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 16, 2024 - 2:37 pm

‘Just to make sure she has everything that we didn’t’: Celebrating Black fathers this Father’s Day

by Maya Hodison

Stephen Wanjohi and his family had a table at the Lawrence Juneteenth celebration Saturday where they were promoting their local businesses, including the kids’ handmade bracelets. As Father’s Day is recognized Sunday, we interviewed three Black fathers about their life challenges and joyful moments.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 22, 2024 - 1:54 pm

Weekend events to celebrate Lawrence Arts Center’s 50th birthday

by Maya Hodison

The Lawrence Arts Center is celebrating five decades enhancing the local arts scene with events this weekend, including a mural unveiling and an award ceremony complete with birthday cupcakes and a champagne toast.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 15, 2024 - 7:31 pm

Art Tougeau to celebrate 25th anniversary with street party, lowriders, art car parade

by Maya Hodison

Kicking off the summer event season in downtown Lawrence, a street party will display art on wheels, followed by a parade the next day.

Arts & Events May 7, 2024 - 2:23 pm

New downtown Lawrence mural to reflect arts community, artistic inclusion

by Maya Hodison

A new mural to be painted in downtown Lawrence is meant to encourage people to slow down and absorb their surroundings.

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Arts & Events April 6, 2024 - 12:47 pm

Saturday Lawrence Farmers’ Market to return; Tuesday markets discontinued

by Maya Hodison

The weekly Saturday morning Lawrence Farmers’ Market is set for its season grand opening on April 13.

Business February 21, 2024 - 4:33 pm

Q39 barbecue coming to Lawrence; restaurant slated to open in October

by Lawrence Times

Barbecue restaurant Q39 is coming to downtown Lawrence in October, according to a news release from the restaurant Wednesday.

Lawrence news January 2, 2024 - 9:04 pm

Commissioners approve plan for steering committee to help choose site for downtown Lawrence bus station

by Cuyler Dunn

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-0 to approve the creation of a steering committee that will help the city pick a spot for an improved downtown bus station. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business November 4, 2023 - 7:44 pm

City considering redeveloping 3 downtown Lawrence parking lots

by Mackenzie Clark

City officials are considering eliminating more than 300 downtown Lawrence parking spaces to build mixed-use buildings that could include a bus hub, a grocery store, affordable housing and more.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 31, 2023 - 9:38 pm

Downtown Lawrence trick-or-treating draws families in vibrant Halloween costumes

by Maya Hodison

Penguins, superheroes, witches and more hit downtown Lawrence Tuesday to stock up on Halloween candy.

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