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Arts & Events July 26, 2025 - 1:44 pm

1986 sword-and-sorcery film made in Lawrence re-edited for new premiere at Liberty Hall

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

“Song of the Sword,” a 1986 sword-and-sorcery movie created by a Lawrence cast and crew, has been lovingly re-edited for a fresh premiere at Liberty Hall.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 23, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence aerial silks workshop makes space for unabashed queer, trans movement and joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A monthly aerial silk arts class is empowering queer and transgender folks in the Lawrence area to convene for community-building and a creative form of exercise.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 20, 2025 - 5:11 pm

Haskell museum exhibit depicts a contemporary Indigenous experience through astonishing colors, vibrant patterns

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 6, 2025 - 12:23 pm

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet puts the comedy back in ‘rom-com’ for her upcoming book launch

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet will celebrate her forthcoming romantic comedy novel with a film screening and book signing at Liberty Hall, and she hopes local readers and writers will be there to laugh with her.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 14, 2025 - 3:43 pm

Summer job turns into a 55-year career for Lawrence retiree

by Tricia Masenthin

Janice White grew up alongside Visiting Nurses Association, where she started her career at 16. She’s now retired after 55 years there.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Food April 7, 2025 - 7:13 pm

Haskell alum opens Wadulisi’s Indigenous Food to preserve Native culture through education

by Jordan Winter

As the founder of Wadulisi’s Indigenous Foods, Haskell alum Melissa Garrett is preserving Native culture through food, education and storytelling. 

Arts & Events February 15, 2025 - 5:02 pm

Lawrence filmmaker Kevin Willmott paves career with uncompromised vision; films to be screened at namesake festival

by Maya Hodison

Kevin Willmott’s objective was to get from Junction City to Hollywood. He made it there — and all around the world — through his filmmaking career.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 10, 2025 - 2:11 pm

LINK, a Lawrence meal mainstay, to celebrate 40 years of sharing community, food for all

by Tricia Masenthin

There’s a place in Lawrence where anyone can get a home-cooked meal, no questions asked. And that’s the way it’s been since LINK launched 40 years ago this month.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life February 2, 2025 - 3:50 pm

Pup with a purpose encourages better health among Lawrence seniors

by Tricia Masenthin

Binny, a 2-year-old Chihuahua rescued from Texas, received a second chance at life. Now he’s giving back to Lawrence seniors.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life January 1, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Mystery organizer cultivates monthly mug hunt in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

An enigma, a Lawrence resident hides mugs around town every first Saturday of the month in hopes that all will be found. The Lawrence Mug Hunt draws folks of all ages and is free for everyone to participate.

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