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Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 14, 2026 - 3:19 pm

Season 4 of ‘Ted Lasso’ features familiar faces from the Lawrence community

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

“Ted Lasso” has always hit close to home for KC-area fans, but Lawrence viewers shouldn’t be surprised if they even recognized the chain-smoking cat lady and the sneaky grocery store employee from the Season 4 premiere.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 11, 2026 - 1:49 pm

Reality bites in inaugural Louise ImMasche Fund musical with ‘90s rock, pop culture and dive bar grit

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A fund created in the name of Louise ImMasche, a Theatre Lawrence performer who died last year, will support the debut performances of “Chasing Nirvana,” a musical full of ‘90s pop culture grit and glamor.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 21, 2026 - 11:44 am

Lawrence vinyl fans gather for record swap night

by Courtney Lane

A few tables of records and a room full of music set the scene Monday night as East Lawrence Record Collectors hosted a record swap, drawing club regulars and curious newcomers alike.

Maya Smith / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 19, 2026 - 6:33 pm

More than a workout group, Dog Days has built active community in Lawrence for 42 years

by Maya Smith

Around 100 people regularly brave the summer heat and push themselves to their limits in hopes of getting their hands on coveted “Dog Days” T-shirts. Don “Red Dog” Gardner has led the community workouts for more than four decades.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 25, 2026 - 7:14 pm

Gary Mark Smith photos at Lawrence City Hall offer a window into street life in Congo

by Courtney Lane

Gary Mark Smith’s photography is turning Lawrence City Hall into a display of soccer from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 22, 2026 - 4:07 pm

Los Guapos co-owner tells her story after partner’s deportation

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Restaurateur Lourdes E. Perez Rojo’s name has made the rounds on social media lately — not for her food, but because her romantic and business partner was detained by ICE in April. She wants people to meet the woman behind the photos.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 18, 2026 - 11:24 am

Douglas County Special Olympics sending 10 athletes to this year’s USA Games

by Hannah Loub

Athletes from Douglas County Special Olympics will be competing in swimming, bocce ball, flag football and cornhole at the USA Games, starting Saturday in Minnesota.

Courtney Lane/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 27, 2026 - 6:15 pm

Lawrence visiting artist’s exhibit explores indigo, African diaspora and memory

by Courtney Lane

Inside a room of dark blue cloth, soft light and layered patterns, Wabwila Mugala’s “Quilted Existence” asks viewers to do more than look. The installation opens Friday at the Lawrence Arts Center.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 16, 2026 - 5:33 pm

Lawrence drag group creates space for a new wave of avant-garde performers

by Logan Pierson

Dorothy and the Dolls, a group of local drag performers, are holding spaces across the Lawrence drag scene to foster a new generation of avant-garde performers.

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Health May 5, 2026 - 7:42 pm

Lawrence brewery to host class to help dads connect, prep for newborns

by Courtney Lane

Babies and Beer, a newborn class for dads, is coming to Lawrence to teach baby basics and help new fathers support their partners and connect with other dads.  

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