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Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 1, 2026 - 11:02 pm

Lawrence students, teachers celebrated at Ovation! talent show; creator returns to perform

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Community members gathered Sunday evening for the 10th annual Ovation! talent show, spotlighting the showmanship of Lawrence Public Schools students. 

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 29, 2026 - 4:07 pm

Lawrence forum expands on ways to improve accessibility in arts

by Hannah Loub

Folks involved in Lawrence’s arts scene during a forum Wednesday came up with ways beyond audio description that they can incorporate accessibility into the arts for people who are blind or visually impaired. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 14, 2025 - 5:00 pm

Champions of Lawrence arts celebrated at 25th Phoenix Awards

by Maya Hodison

More supportive spaces for Native American youth to grow in the arts and entrepreneurship are always needed, said Rachael Lackey, one of six Phoenix Award recipients recognized Sunday for their contributions to Lawrence arts.

Arts & Events October 20, 2025 - 2:08 pm

Jazz work dedicated to past KU figures to premiere at the Lied Center

by Lawrence Times

A jazz work honoring athletes, researchers and a Nobel Peace Prize winner in KU history will soon premiere at the Lied Center.

Arts & Events August 28, 2025 - 3:53 pm

Watch party locations in Lawrence, Overland Park announced for John Green’s sold-out talk

by Lawrence Times

Offsite watch party locations have been announced after all of the tickets to a free John Green talk were claimed quickly.

Carter Gaskins/Contributed Photo
Arts & Events August 20, 2025 - 2:59 pm

‘We have always created spaces for each other’: Free wellness event in Lawrence to center people of color

by Maya Hodison

A free wellness event in Lawrence will set four hours aside to build community in the name of rest. The summit is intended for entrepreneurs and leaders who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color).

Arts & Events August 15, 2025 - 3:47 pm

KU Reads programming to include free John Green author talk at Lied Center

by Lawrence Times

KU Reads programming this school year will include a free community talk from John Green on his essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” which is this year’s common book.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 17, 2025 - 6:29 pm

Original Lawrence stage play to celebrate Juneteenth; tickets are free

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence playwright and director Rita Rials pulled from her own ancestry to create “Panther Burn: From the Fields of Struggle to the Road of Hope,” premiering Saturday at the Lied Center.

Arts & Events April 15, 2025 - 5:58 pm

Performers to take the stage at KU all-star drag showcase

by Maya Hodison

KU students and Kansas City entertainers will join for an evening of dazzling drag performances in Lawrence.

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