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Arts & Events November 14, 2025 - 3:16 pm

Cabaret planned to honor work of Lawrence theatre performer; donations will fuel fund for striving artists

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The community is invited to a Celebration Tour Cabaret featuring work by Louise ImMasche, a beloved local theatre performer who died in October. The event will help birth a fund at Theatre Lawrence to support striving artists.

Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 29, 2025 - 6:14 pm

Events to honor Louise ImMasche, Lawrence theatre community member who died in crash

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Two events have been planned to honor the life of Louise ImMasche, a sparkling member of the Lawrence arts community who died last week.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 21, 2025 - 5:31 pm

Douglas County arts organizations haul $100K in state grants, but receive less than last year

by Cuyler Dunn

Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 4, 2025 - 3:16 pm

Lawrence arts organizations could see thousands of dollars in cuts from Trump budget proposal

by Cuyler Dunn

Arts organizations in Lawrence could see losses to already thin budgets after President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts in his new budget outline. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 4, 2025 - 12:44 pm

At Theatre Lawrence, ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ shows that ‘art isn’t easy’

by Mark Potts

Things don’t always go as planned. Theatre Lawrence’s concert production of “Sunday in the Park with George” will explore the difficulty of making great art.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 26, 2024 - 8:41 pm

More holiday fun in Lawrence: Traditions, trivia, treats and more

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence has no shortage of holiday events and traditions, ranging from old-fashioned to, um, very Lawrence. Here are a bunch of upcoming opportunities for festive fun.

Arts & Events November 24, 2024 - 7:58 pm

Theatre Lawrence to feature beloved ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ this holiday season

by Lawrence Times

Theatre Lawrence will invite the community into a world of pure imagination this holiday season with its production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 21, 2023 - 6:19 pm

‘Crowns’ musical gives hats off to a Black culture staple

by Maya Hodison

“Crowns” is premiering at Theatre Lawrence soon after the city became the first in Kansas to pass a CROWN Act ordinance. Though unplanned, the timing was divine, Director Annette Billings says.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 21, 2023 - 10:56 am

Jamie Ulmer brings his act to a larger stage at Theatre Lawrence

by Mark Potts

Jamie Ulmer, the new executive director of Theatre Lawrence, has a tough act to follow. Here he discusses his experience coming from small-town Beatrice, Nebraska, the new season, and his plans for the community theater.

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