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As part of a nationwide movement Saturday, women of Lawrence gathered in support of reproductive rights and in protest of laws that aim to restrict abortions.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
A few dozen people gathered Saturday for the rededication of the Wishing Bench in East Lawrence, but thoughts and memories of others who had touched and been touched by the bench filled out the bustling gathering.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
St. John’s Oktoberfest, in its 24th year, honored the memory of Goetz Berthold. He died at 92 in November 2020.
Mackenzie Clark / The Lawrence Times
The Lawrence Busker Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Friday and Saturday, and the fun will continue through Sunday.
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The Rev It Up! Hot Rod Street Festival returned to downtown Lawrence Saturday, and for the first time, it’s partnering with the Sustainability Action Network for the Lawrence Electric Vehicle Showcase.
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Black and Brown performers made history at the Thirsty Thursday “Blackout” drag show, which featured only People of Color, at the Jazzhaus in downtown Lawrence.
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The Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park returned to South Park on Saturday. Festivities resume from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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After teasing University of Kansas greenhouse manager Sam Sumpter for a few days in a row, a rare corpse flower bloomed late Sunday night.
Derek Mecca
The Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale returned Thursday, postponed from its usual scorching summer date to nearly fall.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
More than two dozen bands and musical artists — including headliners The Travelin’ McCourys, who won the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album in 2019 — came to Lawrence this weekend for the first annual Kaw River Roots Festival.
