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Arts & Events December 1, 2021 - 5:21 pm

KU Theatre’s fall finale centers trans woman, ‘disrupts’ idea of classic American play

by Jordan Winter

KU Theatre is preparing for the grand finale of its fall season this Friday: a contemporary play that centers on the story of a transgender woman returning to her childhood home in the American South.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 30, 2021 - 7:55 pm

St. Luke AME’s stained-glass windows are back

by Lawrence Times

The splendor of stained glass is returning to St. Luke AME Church this week. 

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 26, 2021 - 8:07 pm

Photos: Santa brought to safety once again in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence tradition continued Friday night as Santa Claus was safely rescued from the top of Weaver’s Department Store.

Tricia Masenthin / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 24, 2021 - 7:07 pm

Photo gallery: Volunteers prepare annual LINK Thanksgiving meals

by Lawrence Times

Volunteers hustled Wednesday to prepare hundreds of meals for the annual LINK Thanksgiving tradition.

Contributed/Emily Boedeker
Education November 23, 2021 - 4:45 pm

Children’s choir aims to diversify voices, remove barriers to participation

by Tricia Masenthin

A new children’s choir for Douglas County third through sixth graders boasts only one requirement: a love for singing. No auditions, no fees, no experience nor church membership required.

Contributed photo and Wikimedia Commons
Education November 22, 2021 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence High senior chosen to perform in Big Apple with Carnegie Hall concert choir

by Tricia Masenthin

A Chesty Lion will join voices with the top-rated high school vocalists from across the world in February.

Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Business November 20, 2021 - 2:40 pm

Jingle House pop-up combines plants and holiday cheer

by Lucie Krisman

Jungle House owners Jhami and Rachel Guffey hope that when customers walk into their new pop-up shop in downtown Lawrence, they experience “over-the-top holiday magic.” 

Tricia Masenthin/The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 18, 2021 - 2:25 pm

Fairytale faves and zombies mix it up in West Middle School production

by Tricia Masenthin

With two casts and two endings, there’s a lot to keep organized in West Middle School’s all-school play, “The Walking Dwarves.” There’s no sugar-coating the scene at Thursday morning’s preview show: It’s pure, loud chaos. It’s also a celebration.

Tom Harper / Contributed Photo
Arts & Events November 15, 2021 - 9:47 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Community celebrates new mural at Cottin’s Hardware

by Lawrence Community

A crowd gathered Sunday to celebrate the completion of a new mural at Cottin’s Hardware in Lawrence.

Lucie Krisman / The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 15, 2021 - 4:02 pm

Lawrence-based sculptor wins design title in nationwide metalworking competition

by Lucie Krisman

Lori Norwood took inspiration from Lawrence’s Pooch Plunge tradition to create a steel sculpture. Her piece was recently selected for a metalworking award.

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