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Arts & Events November 23, 2023 - 4:38 pm

Here’s a sneak peek inside the Festival of Trees in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

The Festival of Trees has a new location and new nightlife events this year, and its staple — a display of donated trees, wreaths and more with unique designs and themes — is ready for viewing hours, beginning Friday.

Arts & Events November 23, 2023 - 3:28 pm

Lawrence Lights, the drive-thru holiday display and community fundraiser, to return

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Lights – Making Spirits Bright is returning for its third year, starting Tuesday evening. The fundraiser event transforms the Youth Sports Complex into a festive winter wonderland.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 22, 2023 - 3:13 pm

Downtown Lawrence holiday lighting, Santa rescue to return

by Lawrence Times

One of the city’s best known holiday traditions will return to downtown Lawrence Friday.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 21, 2023 - 3:44 pm

Two-day Bizarre Bazaar to include 3 floors of local artists, variety of entertainment

by Lawrence Times

Bizarre Bazaar, an annual two-day art market, will soon return, bringing three floors of local artists selling handcrafted works and a full lineup of entertainers to the Lawrence Arts Center.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 20, 2023 - 2:49 pm

Young artists of Van Go to debut their latest works at Adornment opening night

by Lawrence Times

The young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale.

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 18, 2023 - 3:45 pm

Festival of Trees to bring back cookies with Santa, include new events such as trivia night and more

by Lawrence Times

A series of Lawrence family-favorite holiday happenings will soon return, but in a new location and with new nightlife events added to the lineup. 

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Food November 15, 2023 - 11:27 am

Last Lawrence Farmers Market of the season to collect donations for Just Food

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Farmers Market is winding down its season, but the final Saturday morning market will give shoppers a convenient way to help reduce local food insecurity.

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Arts & Events November 14, 2023 - 12:40 pm

Haskell professor to discuss his latest nonfiction work at Raven Book Store event

by Lawrence Times

Local author and Haskell professor Daniel Wildcat will round out the Raven Book Store’s 2023 event slate Friday with a discussion over his new book, “On Indigenuity: Learning the Lessons of Mother Earth.”

Lawrence Life November 13, 2023 - 4:47 pm

Gov. Kelly to speak at groundbreaking ceremony for 24/7 child care center in Lawrence

by Maya Hodison

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is set to speak at a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new 24/7 early childhood center coming to Lawrence.

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Arts & Events November 12, 2023 - 4:30 pm

20th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and fun run coming up

by Lawrence Times

Race organizers in local nonprofit runLawrence are preparing to host their 20th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K and 1K fun run.

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