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Business November 5, 2025 - 7:43 pm

New comedy club in downtown Lawrence hosting grand opening shows this week

by Maya Hodison

A new hub for stand-up comedy in downtown Lawrence is open, staging national headliners and promising locals.

Arts & Events November 1, 2025 - 2:55 pm

‘March is the maddest month’: New book spins classic Eliot poem into a Lawrence lore-studded epic

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

“Day After the Waste Land” is part graphic novel, part adult children’s book, and a full reimagining of T.S. Eliot’s “The Waste Land” — and Eliot probably would’ve hated it, according to the author.

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Business October 27, 2025 - 5:19 pm

Downtown Lawrence loses a brewery, gains two restaurants and a bodega

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Downtown Lawrence has lost a brewery but gained two restaurants and a bodega this month.

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Lawrence Life October 26, 2025 - 4:19 pm

Garden in downtown Lawrence alley dedicated to late architect

by Maya Hodison

When the final remnant tree in back of a downtown Lawrence architecture firm died, staff saw an opportunity to pay homage to their late colleague.

Arts & Events October 23, 2025 - 5:44 pm

Two calls from the City of Lawrence for artist, teams to create downtown public art

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has recently issued two calls for artists to submit proposals for downtown public art.

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Arts & Events October 17, 2025 - 8:34 pm

Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month

by Lawrence Times

It’s that time of year when kids get to gorge on candy and indulge in all of their dress-up dreams. Here are some trunk-or-treats and other ghoulish events that are perfect for the whole family.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.

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Business October 3, 2025 - 3:48 pm

New wine bar and kitchen in downtown Lawrence will source local, serve up unusual pours

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Downtown Lawrence will welcome a new wine bar and kitchen opening next week with natural selections and a distinctly townie mindset.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business October 2, 2025 - 3:08 pm

Multiple downtown and East Lawrence stores and restaurants shuttering

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A restaurant, a coffee chain and two retail stores located in downtown and East Lawrence have announced closures recently.

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Business September 29, 2025 - 7:20 pm

Presenters share 3 proposed sites for permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location

by Mackenzie Clark

Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market.

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