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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 6, 2025 - 12:23 pm

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet puts the comedy back in ‘rom-com’ for her upcoming book launch

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Lawrence author Amanda Sellet will celebrate her forthcoming romantic comedy novel with a film screening and book signing at Liberty Hall, and she hopes local readers and writers will be there to laugh with her.

Arts & Events June 30, 2025 - 8:45 pm

Where to go for fireworks in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence will host a drone show instead of fireworks at its Summerfest, but opportunities for dazzling eruptions are offered elsewhere in Douglas County.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 29, 2025 - 11:40 am

Split Lip Rayfield, massive Lawrence crowd celebrate 30 years of music

by Photos by August Rudisell

Split Lip Rayfield and thousands of their Lawrence fans gathered on Mass Street late Saturday to celebrate 30 years of the band.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 28, 2025 - 5:41 pm

Rec centers closed, celebrations planned and more to know for July 4 in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Here’s a quick roundup of closures, changes, celebrations and more for the Fourth of July in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 24, 2025 - 1:50 pm

July 4th Freedom Fest to bring community together, recognize infringed rights

by Lawrence Times

A new Fourth of July event in Lawrence will feature a U.S. Constitution reading, local performers, food and family activities to celebrate our constitutional rights while acknowledging that many rights are under attack, organizers say.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2025 - 4:05 pm

Several Lawrence groups to gather for event focused on community advocacy, action

by Lawrence Times

A local civic engagement organization is leading “an evening of connection, conversation, and community power-building,” coming up Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 21, 2025 - 10:29 am

Lawrence’s Summerfest to return, with drone show that malfunctioned last year

by Lawrence Times

Fingers crossed: The City of Lawrence is planning to hold its Summerfest on July 3, complete with a drone show that never took off last year promised to be “bigger and better.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 20, 2025 - 11:52 am

Kaw River Roots Festival to return with Split Lip Rayfield headlining

by Lawrence Times

Bluegrass group Split Lip Rayfield, originally formed in Wichita and now based in Lawrence, will celebrate 30 years together as headliners of the Kaw River Roots Festival.

Arts & Events June 20, 2025 - 11:20 am

Free State Festival 2025 includes music documentaries, comedy, culinary delights and more

by Lawrence Times

Free State Festival will bring back favorite Lawrence artists and introduce new faces with a varied lineup of film screenings, live music and food.

Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life June 19, 2025 - 4:06 pm

Groundbreaking set for new affordable housing project in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church is inviting the community to celebrate the impending construction of six units of affordable housing near downtown Lawrence.

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