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Arts & Events May 23, 2026 - 3:20 pm

Creativity on wheels returns to downtown Lawrence with Art Tougeau parade

by Nathan Kramer

The annual Art Tougeau parade drew creative community members to downtown Lawrence on Saturday, with entries including a Robo-Buffalo, a purple people eater and of course, a flying saucer.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 3, 2025 - 11:26 pm

We have liftoff: Drones take flight at Lawrence’s Summerfest

by Nathan Kramer & August Rudisell

Summerfest 2025 came complete with food, family fun, Uncle Sam on stilts and — drumroll, please — a working drone show.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events December 24, 2024 - 3:19 pm

Holiday sights and lights in Lawrence

by Multimedia by Nathan Kramer

Here’s a look at some holiday sights, lights and happenings in Lawrence this season. Happy holidays!

Lawrence news August 28, 2024 - 11:22 am

KU football fans get hyped for first game of the season

by Video by Nathan Kramer

Fans of Kansas football gathered to ring in the season, which will begin with the Jayhawks’ matchup against Lindenwood Thursday evening.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 9, 2023 - 8:22 pm

Artists at Haskell Indian Art Market share significance of their work

by Jordan Winter

The Haskell Indian Art Market was off to a successful start Saturday. Artists from tribes across the country united at Haskell Indian Nations University to show off their artwork, including pottery, metalwork, beadwork and beyond.

Jordan Winter/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2023 - 6:15 pm

Paper Plains Zine Fest celebrates creativity and community in Lawrence

by Jordan Winter

The Paper Plains Zine Fest brought together more than 100 creators from across the Midwest Saturday and Sunday to share their artwork, build community, and engage in workshops and education sessions throughout Lawrence.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 26, 2023 - 9:22 pm

Lawrence Humane Society matches 163 pets with families on Clear the Shelter Day

by Lawrence Times

It was another successful Clear the Shelter Day for the Lawrence Humane Society Saturday as 99 cats and 64 dogs went to their new furever homes. And adoption fees will be half off Sunday for the animals who are still there.

Environment August 19, 2023 - 10:40 am

Operation Wildlife gives tips on what to do if you find injured or abandoned wildlife in Douglas County

by Jordan Winter

If you find an injured animal outdoors this summer, will you know what to do? Watch this episode of Lawrence Times TV to learn from the experts.

Lawrence Life August 2, 2023 - 9:07 am

How Lawrence elections work: Get a glimpse behind the scenes

by Jordan Winter

This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Douglas County election headquarters, just hours before they announced the results of Tuesday’s primary election.

Arts & Events July 1, 2023 - 6:09 pm

Clinton Lake Marina brings live music, local breweries and food trucks for Float Local Friday parties

by Jordan Winter

Clinton Lake Marina is inviting the public to get out on the water in a new way. On the first Fridays of June, July, August and September, the marina hosts a Float Local Friday party.

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