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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 30, 2026 - 9:51 am

Students of Lawrence schools to perform in annual Ovation! talent show

by Lawrence Times

The 10th annual Ovation! talent show, set for Sunday, will highlight Lawrence Public Schools’ young singers, dancers, musicians and more.

Arts & Events January 29, 2026 - 4:42 pm

John Green passion rages on as KU Reads prepares for spring events

by Lawrence Times

John Green fever will continue to sweep Lawrence with KU Reads’ spring slate of events themed around the author’s essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed.”

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 28, 2026 - 2:31 pm

Community invited to open house on completing the Lawrence Loop; online comment form open

by Lawrence Times

As a city planning team works to complete the Lawrence Loop of connected trails, the Bike Plan Steering Committee will solicit feedback from community members in an open house.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news January 27, 2026 - 10:21 am

City of Lawrence seeks feedback on push to make Watson Park a historic landmark

by Lawrence Times

Historic resources staff members with the city will hold an open house this weekend to seek feedback on possibly listing Watson Park on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places.

Merry Sun/Off-Site Art Space
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.

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