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Lawrence news December 12, 2023 - 2:31 pm

City to hold open house to discuss plans for section of Lawrence Loop near Kansas River bridge

by Mackenzie Clark

City staff members and a steering committee on Wednesday will hold an open house to discuss plans to fill in a section of the Lawrence Loop and potentially transform the downtown riverfront area.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 10, 2023 - 4:55 pm

Gathering to celebrate impending completion of 23rd Street construction

by Lawrence Times

As long-lasting construction work on East 23rd Street nears its end, Lawrence community members are invited to a gathering to celebrate.

Arts & Events December 7, 2023 - 6:31 pm

Youth business market aims to empower Lawrence entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17

by Maya Hodison

Alia León has had a knack for entrepreneurship since she was around 8 years old. Now 14, she’s encouraging other young folks to participate in the Lawrence Youth Makers Market and inviting the community to come shop.

Education December 6, 2023 - 10:24 am

Reenactors to recreate the defense of Lawrence in Wakarusa War

by Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Reenactors this weekend will recreate the defense of Lawrence on the very ground where much of the Wakarusa War occurred 168 years ago.

LOLA / Contributed photo
Arts & Events December 5, 2023 - 3:12 pm

Lawrence collective embraces new name ahead of LOLA Giant art market

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of LOLA — now Lovers of Lawrence Art — have changed the collective’s name to embrace more of the community ahead of their annual LOLA Giant art market.

Jake Jacobson, KPR/Contributed photo
Arts & Events December 5, 2023 - 2:14 pm

KPR’s Big Band Christmas concert to return to Liberty Hall

by Lawrence Times

Kansas Public Radio’s holiday jazz concert, featuring the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, is set for Saturday in Lawrence.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 5, 2023 - 1:00 pm

Holiday Farmers Market will offer a chance to support 40-plus Lawrence-area farms and small businesses

by Jordan Winter

Community members can support local farmers this Saturday at the Holiday Farmers Market, which is a lifeline for some vendors to get through the winter while the regular Lawrence Farmers Market is closed.

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.

Business December 3, 2023 - 4:02 pm

Douglas County to hold info meeting on Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

by Lawrence Times

An upcoming info meeting will invite interested students to learn more about the Douglas County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Contributed
Education December 1, 2023 - 4:11 pm

Lawrence teens to host holiday fundraiser for inclusive period pantry

by Tricia Masenthin

Teen leaders of the Lawrence nonprofit Honor Moon invite community members to drop off a donation and shop awhile during their holiday fundraiser.

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