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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.

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.

Arts & Events May 10, 2026 - 4:24 pm

Lawrence invited to revolution at the movies for Free State Festival 2026

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Arts Center’s Free State Festival this summer will carry the theme of “The Revolution is at the Movies,” featuring films on freedom of thought and transformative social movements across history in recognition of America 250.

Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 28, 2026 - 7:42 pm

Young Lawrence artists of Hang12 unveil 32 new pieces of art celebrating Kansas

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Art Center’s Hang12 members — high school students who curate art shows and events in the community — just unveiled 32 new pieces of art that hang above parking spots in the New Hampshire Street garage and celebrate Kansas.

Arts & Events April 25, 2026 - 1:20 pm

Young Lawrence artists to unveil new artwork in New Hampshire Street parking garage

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Arts Center’s youth curatorial board, Hang12, is inviting the public to a celebration where young artists will unveil their new artwork in the New Hampshire Street parking garage.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 24, 2026 - 3:17 pm

Ben Ahlvers wants the Lawrence Arts Center to be flexible, not fragile

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Ben Ahlvers is taking over the Lawrence Arts Center helm as executive director during a time of “seismic evolution.” He wants to build an organization that is flexible but not fragile.

Arts & Events March 13, 2026 - 7:30 am

Lawrence Arts Center names interim director to permanent position

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Arts Center has ended its search for a permanent director, naming ceramic artist, longtime staff member and interim executive director Ben Ahlvers to the position.

Arts & Events February 24, 2026 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence Arts Center, city to host connection fair, encourage residents to join local organizations

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Arts Center and the City of Lawrence are partnering to host a connection fair and film screening, which they hope will motivate residents to make connections and join local organizations. 

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 3, 2026 - 6:14 pm

Fundraisers for the Lawrence Arts Center offer a smorgasbord of culinary-themed creations

by Lawrence Times

As football fans gear up for the 60th Super Bowl, Lawrencians are readying their utensils for an annual soup and ceramics jubilee. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Souper Bowl is set for Saturday.

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