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Arts & Events January 26, 2026 - 6:42 pm

‘A force of nature’: Posthumous show at Lawrence gallery celebrates the feminist textile art of Becky Johnson

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Viewers are invited to contribute to a communal weaving at an exhibition celebrating the work of Becky Johnson, a textile artist and KU grad student who died last year.

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Arts & Events January 24, 2026 - 4:52 pm

Lawrence advocates to host workshop on arts accessibility for blind and visually impaired people

by Hannah Loub

The Audio-Reader Network will partner with area arts organizations to host the second Arts Accessibility Forum, aiming to promote accessibility at regional arts and culture events. 

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Arts & Events January 20, 2026 - 5:51 pm

Artist invites Lawrence community members to leave their mark on ceramics for arts center exhibition

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

In the antiseptic age of AI and ChatGPT, Jason Wang has devised a tactile method to remind Lawrencians of their authenticity, messiness and capacity for human connection.

Education January 20, 2026 - 4:13 pm

Lawrence Junior Youth, Youth of the Year to be selected at a single ceremony

by Lawrence Times

Judges will select the 2026 Lawrence Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year in a joint ceremony next week when candidates deliver speeches to family, friends and community members.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 19, 2026 - 4:01 pm

Van Go’s Lawrence youth artists to unveil new mural at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting

by Lawrence Times

Youth artists employed by Van Go will reveal their latest mural commission during a ribbon cutting Friday at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting.

Arts & Events January 17, 2026 - 5:11 pm

Lawrence Public Library announces citywide book club selection, month of programming

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library selected “The Anthropocene Reviewed” by John Green for its Read Across Lawrence program, which will include a month of themed programming and book discussions.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 16, 2026 - 3:24 pm

Girl Bar hopes to sate the sapphic yearning for a community haven in Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Liberty Hall is looking to build a sapphic Eden with Girl Bar — a monthly night “for gurls and gals and nonbinary pals” — and this month, folks can catch the 1994 lesbian romcom that inspired it all.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 9:44 am

Rec centers to close, trash pickup not delayed and more notes for MLK Jr. Day in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Recreation centers will be closed, parking downtown will be free and trash pickup will run as scheduled. Here are details and more notes ahead of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 15, 2026 - 8:43 am

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity to give out free winter weatherization kits

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Habitat for Humanity on Saturday will distribute free kits to help folks prep their homes for winter weather.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 14, 2026 - 7:14 pm

Haskell cultural center’s first student exhibitor says creating is medicine

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Marina DeCora’s solo show, “ReVision,” roves through themes of mental and community health, reconnection and attachment to land. It’s the first student exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum.

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