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Lawrence news July 27, 2022 - 1:25 pm

Watkins Museum of History: Program will honor Glenn Kappelman, civic leader and activist

by Brittany Keegan and Will Haynes, Watkins Museum of History

Glenn Kappelman left his mark on Lawrence in many ways. On Friday, the Watkins Museum of History will honor Kappelman’s legacy with a special program and exhibit. 

Courtesy of Raven Book Store
Arts & Events July 26, 2022 - 1:44 pm

Speakers to discuss reproductive justice, or lack thereof, in Sunflower State

by Lawrence Times

Two speakers will offer an opportunity Saturday for voters to learn about the “Value them Both” amendment on Kansans’ Aug. 2 ballots, in the context of the state’s history.

Arts & Events July 25, 2022 - 2:39 pm

Lawrence production of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ inspired after Roe was overturned

by Chansi Long

The organizer of a Lawrence production of “The Vagina Monologues” jokes that she called in every favor she’s ever had to get people to agree to talk about vaginas on a stage.
But “You have to do something with all of this fear and rage,” she said.

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Arts & Events July 21, 2022 - 1:46 pm

Sunrise Project’s ‘Lit & Local’ event to offer young creators a platform to sell handmade work

by Maya Hodison

A festival this Saturday in Lawrence will give young entrepreneurs a platform to showcase and sell their unique, handmade work.

Sarah Wright / Contributed
Lawrence Life June 27, 2022 - 6:00 am

Lawrence Fourth of July: Fireworks planned for July 3 this year

by Lawrence Times

Unless the weather is bad, the city’s Fourth of July community celebration and fireworks show will fall on Sunday, July 3 this year.

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Arts & Events June 24, 2022 - 10:48 am

Seeds of Tomorrow/Semillas Del Mañana exhibition to open at Lawrence Arts Center

by Lawrence Times

The culmination of Jonathan Christensen Caballero’s yearlong Lawrence Arts Center residency, works celebrating “the will of the Latin American community,” will be on display starting Friday evening.

Arts & Events June 15, 2022 - 11:00 am

Lawrence Public Library festival to celebrate ‘community expertise’; plus, take a ride in a new electric bus

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Public Library invites the community to come learn some new things on Saturday, June 25.

Health June 3, 2022 - 3:12 pm

‘The fight never quits’ for cancer survivors, supporters of Relay for Life

by Tricia Masenthin

Organizers of the annual global event and fundraiser hosted by the American Cancer Society have planned a big comeback for the 2022 Douglas County Relay for Life.

Arts & Events May 10, 2022 - 4:57 pm

Summer City Band concerts, lunchtime performances add to outdoor entertainment in downtown Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Area musicians are preparing for their cue as the Lawrence City Band and Brown Bag Concert Series return for a summer of outdoor entertainment in downtown Lawrence.

Arts & Events May 4, 2022 - 12:12 pm

Spring Festival returns to celebrate Slavic cultures, raise money for KU for Ukraine

by Lawrence Times

A spring festival celebrating Eastern European cultures will return this week, featuring live music, cultural craft activities and food from Eastern European and Eurasian regions.

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