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Arts & Events September 17, 2022 - 4:21 pm

Free State High School orchestra students to perform with KC Symphony at free concert in Lawrence

by Chansi Long

Free State seniors Morgan Kimuri and Mei Gordon Washington practice cello every day, many mornings before dawn. The community will be able to witness the girls’ and their classmates’ dedication firsthand during a free concert with the KC Symphony’s Mobile Music Box Tuesday at South Park. 

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Education September 13, 2022 - 10:26 am

Lawrence High to assist Special Olympics film crew with national inclusion campaign

by Tricia Masenthin

The efforts of students in Lawrence High’s Interpersonal Skills class have not gone unnoticed. Students will be under the bright lights Wednesday when a Special Olympics film crew visits the school.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2022 - 5:35 pm

Haskell Indian Art Market makes big return; event continues Sunday

by Photos by Molly Adams

The Haskell Indian Art Market returned Saturday for the first time since 2019. The two-day event continues Sunday.

Business August 31, 2022 - 3:22 pm

Raven Book Store: Looking back at 35 years serving Lawrence, and looking forward to events all month long

by Mackenzie Clark

Over the course of three and a half decades, The Raven has overcome odds that have been insurmountable for many other book stores. And this September, it will celebrate 35 years serving the Lawrence community.

Lawrence Humane Society
Lawrence Life August 28, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Families found for 159 Lawrence Humane Society animals during Clear the Shelter Day

by Chansi Long

Lawrence Humane Society staff members were tired Sunday morning after Clear the Shelter Day — sending 159 animals to their furever homes is a lot of work — but the annual event was “absolutely fantastic.”

Chloe Anderson / Lawrence Times photos
Arts & Events August 25, 2022 - 8:22 pm

Meet the Lawrence Arts Center’s new artists-in-residence

by Chloe Anderson

People had the opportunity to meet the Lawrence Art Center’s newest artists-in-residence, printmaker Taro Takizawa and ceramicist Twiggy Boden, Thursday afternoon.

Arts & Events August 21, 2022 - 12:08 pm

Raven regular’s debut collection of sci-fi short stories to launch from ‘bookstore of her heart’

by Tricia Masenthin

For as long as she can remember, Izzy Wasserstein aspired to write. Now 41, she recalled the rush of hope and feelings books stirred within her early in life.

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Arts & Events August 16, 2022 - 8:03 pm

Lawrence Public Library’s Kids’ Action Club members take the lead on art, bake sale fundraiser

by Chansi Long

One of the defining features of the Lawrence Public Library’s Kids’ Action Club is that it allows kids to put ideas into action. Its latest project is a fundraiser for Ukraine. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 15, 2022 - 9:52 pm

A fun day for floofs: Pooches take the plunge

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center is now closed for the season, but not before dozens of doggos got to make their annual splash. The Pooch Plunge was a hit Monday: numerous participants gave 5-wag reviews.

Lawrence Life August 14, 2022 - 5:06 pm

Contributions from community members in Lawrence and beyond make couple’s wedding ‘amazing’

by Chansi Long

Ryan Selleck and his bride, Amanda, had settled on getting hitched at the courthouse. But his mother wanted more for them, and community members in Lawrence and a “beautiful savior” states away made their wedding possible.

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