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Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 10, 2022 - 2:22 pm

Lawrence Farmers’ Market annual holiday event returns

by Chloe Anderson & August Rudisell

The annual Lawrence Farmers’ Market holiday market was a hit yet again Saturday. Lawrencians gathered at the Douglas County Fairgrounds open pavilion to stock up on a variety of goods from more than 40 vendors.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 9, 2022 - 2:07 pm

Averill family to stage Christmas show and ‘big party’ with vaudeville roots

by Tricia Masenthin

The moment they’ve all been waiting for soon will arrive. Finally, Ric and Jeanne Averill will perform on stage at the same time with their children, Will and Trish. The big event will take place on the mainstage at Lawrence Arts Center à la “Drunken Christmas Carol.”

Lawrence news December 8, 2022 - 2:29 pm

Lawrence Humane’s ‘Home for the Pawlidays’ special to offer discounted adoption fees

by Lawrence Times

Fees to adopt pets at Lawrence Humane Society will soon be discounted as part of a holiday special.

Arts & Events December 7, 2022 - 5:45 am

KPR’s Big Band Christmas returns after 2-year hiatus

by Lawrence Times

Kansas Public Radio’s Big Band Christmas holiday jazz concert will return to Lawrence this Saturday, following a two-year hiatus.

Arts & Events December 6, 2022 - 7:25 pm

LFK musicians’ Holiday Party & Musical Game Night promises raucous, festive shenanigans

by Lawrence Times

Lovers of the Lawrence music scene are cordially invited to an inaugural holiday party and game night, featuring a “smorgasbord of local musical talent.”

Lawrence Life December 6, 2022 - 5:12 pm

How Lawrencians are spreading holiday cheer, from streetside fundraisers to acts of kindness

by Jordan Winter

Everyone has a different way of celebrating this month. That’s why Lawrence Times TV took to the streets to hear how local residents are leaning into the joy and kindness that the holidays are all about.

Arts & Events December 6, 2022 - 6:00 am

Lawrence Holiday Farmers’ Market to offer gifts, food and decor

by Chloe Anderson

The Lawrence Farmers’ Market’s annual holiday market event will return Saturday to the Douglas County Fairgrounds open pavilion. 

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Community Voices December 5, 2022 - 6:40 pm

Tom Harper: Look up to spot this Lawrence holiday tradition (Column)

by Tom Harper

”The annual placement of the nativity scene on the Hillcrest Shopping Center pleases many in Lawrence who honor the Christian tradition, and even those who simply appreciate the kitsch of this local holiday tradition,” Tom Harper writes in this column.

Arts & Events December 5, 2022 - 12:40 pm

Lawrence Arts Center’s ‘The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet’ returns this week with livestreaming options

by Chansi Long

The Lawrence Art Center’s “The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” a Kansas-themed spinoff of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s original story, returns Thursday.

Arts & Events December 4, 2022 - 2:42 pm

Santas drink their way across downtown Lawrence for charity

by Jordan Winter

Since 2010, SantaCon has been known as Lawrence’s most festive pub crawl. This Saturday’s event brought together more than 50 people to benefit charity, support local businesses, and spread Christmas cheer … all while dressed up as Santa, reindeer, elves, and more.

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