Two calls from the City of Lawrence for artist, teams to create downtown public art
The City of Lawrence has recently issued two calls for artists to submit proposals for downtown public art.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Trunk-or-treats, haunted scavenger hunts and more family-friendly Halloween events in Lawrence this month
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
Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence
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.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
New wine bar and kitchen in downtown Lawrence will source local, serve up unusual pours
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
Multiple downtown and East Lawrence stores and restaurants shuttering
A restaurant, a coffee chain and two retail stores located in downtown and East Lawrence have announced closures recently.
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Presenters share 3 proposed sites for permanent Lawrence Farmers Market location
Three downtown sites are under consideration as the permanent location for an outdoor pavilion to house the Lawrence Farmers Market.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
John Brown’s Aboveground patio has reopened; it represents years of a small staff’s dedication to the downtown scene
John Brown’s Aboveground patio is open again after three years, representing a small team’s labor to survive the COVID era, adapt to changing city codes and net a James Beard award nomination.
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Lawrence Farmers Market will garner feedback on permanent location during virtual town hall
The Lawrence Farmers market is seeking a permanent location to build an outdoor pavilion. They will solicit community input on potential permanent sites during an upcoming virtual town hall.
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Park(ing) Day is coming to downtown Lawrence to transform urban environments into public art spaces
An annual global event geared at reclaiming urban, developed environments for the people will temporarily transform parking stalls in downtown Lawrence this week to provoke conversation about the land we dedicate to vehicles.
Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Fresh Cut Smoothies launches on Mass Street with inventive recipes and tantalizing decor
With no digital fanfare, but the reveal of a mouth-watering window display, a new smoothie shop has opened its doors on the downtown strip, and Lawrencians are flocking to the counter already.
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