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Arts & Events June 8, 2024 - 7:49 pm

Production to showcase connection between Black heritage and fashion, celebrate Juneteenth

by Maya Hodison

Fashion is just one way Black people have molded their own identities throughout history, according to Nicole Rials, and an upcoming play will celebrate how clothing relates to African American heritage.

Arts & Events May 6, 2024 - 1:27 pm

Lied Center to bring The Temptations, Lewis Black, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to Lawrence in new season

by Maya Hodison

The Lied Center is preparing to bring renowned musicians, comedians, Broadway show tours and more to Lawrence in its new season.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 6, 2024 - 2:10 pm

KU’s First Nations Student Association to host annual powwow, cultures festival

by Maya Hodison

People will soon gather in Lawrence for a daylong powwow and festival in celebration of Indigenous cultures and traditions.

Arts & Events February 1, 2024 - 3:04 pm

Students to perform at Lawrence school district talent show, fundraiser

by Maya Hodison

Middle and high school students are set to sing, dance and tell jokes as part of an upcoming Lawrence school district talent show and annual fundraiser.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 5, 2024 - 3:53 pm

Lawrence school district to host annual MLK Jr. celebration; student volunteers needed

by Maya Hodison

Community members are invited to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Lawrence school district students and staff.

Arts & Events January 3, 2024 - 6:16 pm

‘What comes from the heart touches the heart’: Original play to pay homage to MLK Jr.

by Maya Hodison

A Lawrence playwright aspires for her original script to empower action this Martin Luther King Jr. Day with her new production, “The Steps of a Good Man.”

Arts & Events December 13, 2023 - 11:25 am

Inclusive Holiday Market to feature more than 100 diverse vendors

by Maya Hodison

Local organizers aim to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event that will unite more than 100 diverse vendors. It’s set for Saturday at the Lied Center.

Arts & Events November 25, 2023 - 1:39 pm

New holiday art market to promote inclusivity, embrace culture; space available for more vendors

by Maya Hodison

Organizers are aiming to uplift inclusivity in the Lawrence holiday market scene with a new event this December, and there’s still room for more vendors to sign up.

Arts & Events October 25, 2023 - 4:49 pm

Renowned trumpeter and Lawrence school district band teacher earn Lied Center honors

by Lawrence Times

The Lied Center has named Terence Blanchard, Grammy Award-winning composer and trumpeter, and Melissa Smith, assistant director of bands at Free State High School and West Middle School, as this season’s IMPACT Award winners.

Arts & Events May 3, 2023 - 6:23 pm

Acclaimed Lawrence singer, pianist to debut her inaugural album in her hometown

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence vocalist Vanessa Thomas says music is what has saved her life. Now, a “lifetime dream” is about to come true as she’s set to debut her first recorded album with her hometown supporters during a concert on Friday.

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