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Arts & Events September 22, 2023 - 1:52 pm

‘The Exultant Stag’ musical aims to encourage mental health support; it premieres this weekend

by Maya Hodison

Taking audience members through a journey of magical dreams, a new musical strives to destigmatize seeking mental health support. “The Exultant Stag” is set to open this weekend at the Lawrence Arts Center.

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Arts & Events September 21, 2023 - 6:19 pm

‘Crowns’ musical gives hats off to a Black culture staple

by Maya Hodison

“Crowns” is premiering at Theatre Lawrence soon after the city became the first in Kansas to pass a CROWN Act ordinance. Though unplanned, the timing was divine, Director Annette Billings says.

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Arts & Events September 21, 2023 - 5:08 pm

Haskell Welcome Back Pow Wow coming up this weekend

by Lawrence Times

Haskell Indian Nations University’s annual Welcome Back Pow Wow is set to return Saturday.

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Arts & Events September 19, 2023 - 12:39 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new mural decorating La Estrella

by Lawrence Times

A gathering on Thursday will celebrate the completion of a colorful new mural adorning a Lawrence restaurant and tienda mexicana.

Education September 18, 2023 - 6:48 pm

Save the dates: Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence voters will have more chances to get to know the candidates vying for the elected positions that most directly affect day-to-day life.

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Education September 16, 2023 - 3:54 pm

Monarch Watch holds open house; tagging event coming up

by Molly Adams

Community members were invited to learn about and experience monarch butterflies, caterpillars and more Saturday during Monarch Watch’s Fall Open House.

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Arts & Events September 14, 2023 - 4:52 pm

Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park returns this weekend

by Lawrence Times

More than 150 artists will display their work Saturday and Sunday for Art in the Park, one of the Lawrence Art Guild’s biggest annual shows.

Arts & Events September 13, 2023 - 7:59 pm

Taco Wars competition will support Lawrence nonprofits, feature live music and local restaurants

by Jordan Winter

Joey Pauda wants to create more spaces to celebrate Latino culture in Lawrence. He’s one organizer behind Taco Wars, a fundraiser in which four local restaurants will compete Saturday to serve the best taco.

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Arts & Events September 13, 2023 - 5:48 pm

Audio-Reader’s next audio sale set for Saturday

by Lawrence Times

Audio-Reader, the KU-based reading and information service for blind, visually impaired and print disabled people, will hold its next audio sale this weekend.

Arts & Events September 12, 2023 - 5:01 pm

Numerous authors, storytellers with Lawrence ties to participate in Kansas Book Festival

by Lawrence Times

Several Lawrence authors, storytellers, librarians and more will be present for the 12th annual Kansas Book Festival, coming up Saturday in Topeka.

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