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Jacob Rice/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 15, 2026 - 10:24 pm

Lawrence City Band bids farewell to conductor

by Jacob Rice

The Lawrence City Band ended its summer concert series Wednesday evening with a fond farewell to conductor Paul Popiel, who is leaving to take a job at his alma mater.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 13, 2026 - 7:24 pm

KU School of Music dean to step down after next Lawrence City Band performance

by Maya Smith

Paul Popiel, Lawrence City Band co-conductor and dean of the KU School of Music, will soon take his talents to Notre Dame — but not before conducting one final performance in South Park on Wednesday. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 24, 2026 - 2:56 pm

Lawrence City Band to kick off summer of free concerts

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Band will kick off its summer series of free concerts this week at South Park.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 24, 2025 - 2:24 pm

Lawrence City Band concerts soon to return to South Park

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Band’s weekly summer shows at South Park will soon resume. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 29, 2024 - 11:22 pm

Lawrence City Band kicks off summer season with sounds from the screen and stage

by Molly Adams

The Lawrence City Band’s weekly Wednesday concerts have resumed, and the first show included a lineup from soundtracks of some familiar films and musicals.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 25, 2024 - 3:28 pm

Lawrence City Band’s summer concerts soon to resume

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence City Band members will soon bring their iconic sound back to South Park.

Mark Potts / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 4, 2023 - 12:53 pm

Lawrence City Band holiday concert, community singalongs coming up at library

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence City Band invites you to get in the holiday spirit and enjoy festive music at its upcoming concert, and two singalongs will continue the musical celebrations.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 19, 2023 - 10:20 pm

Photos: Lawrence City Band closes out season

by August Rudisell & Mark Potts

Hundreds of community members (and many four-legged friends) came out to South Park Wednesday evening for the Lawrence City Band’s final concert of the year.

Tom Harper/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 29, 2023 - 11:52 am

Lawrence City Band summer concerts to return

by Lawrence Times

It’s summertime again, and Wednesday’s kickoff show for the Lawrence City Band’s weekly concert series will celebrate that.

Arts & Events May 10, 2022 - 4:57 pm

Summer City Band concerts, lunchtime performances add to outdoor entertainment in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Area musicians are preparing for their cue as the Lawrence City Band and Brown Bag Concert Series return for a summer of outdoor entertainment in downtown Lawrence.

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