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Arts & Events October 28, 2022 - 10:35 pm

Photos: Lawrence Public Library holds groovy celebration to honor volunteers

by Chloe Anderson

Around 160 people, all dressed in their best ‘70s attire, attended the Lawrence Public Library’s “Book of Love: A Very 70s Prom” Friday night at Venue 1235.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 27, 2022 - 2:35 pm

Dana Dyer and his Half-Acre of Fear await visitors

by Chansi Long

The cluster of gravestones jutting from Dana Dyer’s backyard beckon you to stop as you drive by. 

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life October 15, 2022 - 12:39 am

KU unveils national championship banner at Late Night in the Phog

by Photos by Carter Gaskins

The Kansas Jayhawks and a few thousand of their biggest fans got another opportunity to celebrate their national championship victory Friday night as they unveiled the 2022 banner in Allen Fieldhouse.

Mark Potts/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 1, 2022 - 9:17 pm

Photos: Rev It Up Hot Rod Streetfest returns

by Lawrence Times

The Rev It Up Hot Rod Streetfest returned to South Park Saturday with food, live music and plenty of nifty automobiles on display.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 25, 2022 - 6:05 pm

Haskell Indian Nations University holds Welcome Back Powwow

by Photos by Molly Adams

Haskell Indian Nations University held its Welcome Back Powwow Saturday night, drawing hundreds for music, food, dancing, culture and tradition.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 3, 2022 - 5:35 pm

Haskell Indian Art Market makes big return; event continues Sunday

by Photos by Molly Adams

The Haskell Indian Art Market returned Saturday for the first time since 2019. The two-day event continues Sunday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 27, 2022 - 5:01 pm

Photos + video: Lawrencians ‘Unite and Take Flight’ for fundraiser

by Lawrence Times

Members of the Lawrence community took to the skies Saturday as part of a fundraiser for the United Way of Douglas County.

Chloe Anderson / Lawrence Times photos
Arts & Events August 25, 2022 - 8:22 pm

Meet the Lawrence Arts Center’s new artists-in-residence

by Chloe Anderson

People had the opportunity to meet the Lawrence Art Center’s newest artists-in-residence, printmaker Taro Takizawa and ceramicist Twiggy Boden, Thursday afternoon.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Education August 18, 2022 - 8:16 pm

Photos: Calm at KU after first move-in day

by Lawrence Times

Daisy Hill looked radiant against blue skies Thursday afternoon following the first of KU’s two move-in days.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 15, 2022 - 9:52 pm

A fun day for floofs: Pooches take the plunge

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence’s Outdoor Aquatic Center is now closed for the season, but not before dozens of doggos got to make their annual splash. The Pooch Plunge was a hit Monday: numerous participants gave 5-wag reviews.

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