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Arts & Events August 9, 2025 - 6:07 pm

Art installation at Lawrence library aims to inspire wonder, curiosity about native plants

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A melange of shadow boxes with seed heads, pressed flowers, prints and faerie doors is on display at the Lawrence Public Library to foster wonder and enthusiasm for native plants and ecosystem diversity.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Education August 4, 2025 - 1:49 pm

Open house celebrates decade of Free State High School prairie restoration project

by Nathan Kramer

Local wildlife appeared and wildflowers were in bloom on Sunday as community members toured the decade-old Free State High School prairie.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 1, 2025 - 9:18 pm

Young artists of Van Go build benches, connections

by Maya Hodison

Perspective can be everything — particularly in the humanities, as one client of the Van Go Benchmark program pointed out. The KU Hall Center for the Humanities commissioned one of 20 custom benches unveiled Friday, each made by a young artist.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 26, 2025 - 6:05 pm

‘Our job is to eliminate barriers’: Disability advocates celebrate anniversary of ADA at Lawrence event

by Cuyler Dunn

Disability advocates shared stories of lived experience, inclusion and public policy Saturday afternoon to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 23, 2025 - 8:28 pm

Lawrence aerial silks workshop makes space for unabashed queer, trans movement and joy

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A monthly aerial silk arts class is empowering queer and transgender folks in the Lawrence area to convene for community-building and a creative form of exercise.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 23, 2025 - 5:48 pm

Construction underway for 24 tiny shelters behind Lawrence Community Shelter

by Mackenzie Clark

Work is underway on an expansion of the Lawrence Community Shelter. Two dozen cabin-like shelters will soon be constructed behind the main building. LCS’ director shared updates and plans during a recent tour of the grounds.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 20, 2025 - 5:11 pm

Haskell museum exhibit depicts a contemporary Indigenous experience through astonishing colors, vibrant patterns

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

A temporary art exhibit at Haskell, boasting saturated hues and energetic patterns, depicts a modern Indigenous experience through the pen and brush of career artist Benjamin Harjo Jr.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 19, 2025 - 7:48 pm

Voters meet Lawrence City Commission candidates at ‘speed campaign’ event

by Maya Hodison

Voters asked Lawrence City Commission candidates about the budget, Haskell Indian Nations University, affordable housing and other topics important to them at a buzzing forum Saturday.

August Rudisell / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life July 17, 2025 - 9:13 pm

‘Good Trouble’ protesters pay homage to John Lewis during rally

by Matt Resnick

As 85-year-old Joe Douglas stood near Watson Park belting out a civil rights-era Pete Seeger song during Thursday’s “Good Trouble Lives On” protest, he reflected on a time of upheaval that he said was strikingly similar to today’s political landscape. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 11, 2025 - 6:05 pm

A view of Lawrence: Downtown on Friday

by Photos by Nathan Kramer

Two store kitties celebrated their gotcha day, the library’s summer book sale got underway, Remi the adoptable dog got to go for a walk and more Friday in downtown Lawrence.

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