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Young artists of Van Go, community celebrate new mural at downtown Lawrence bridal shop
Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the latest mural by the young artists of Van Go. The mural now decorates a wall of J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting in downtown Lawrence.
Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence, Free State high school students hold walkouts to protest ICE
Students walked out of Lawrence and Free State high schools Tuesday to protest ICE. They were joined by middle schoolers, teachers, college students and community members of all ages.
Kelly Thompson / Contributed Photo
Photo: Free State debate duo win school’s first Round Robin tournament
The Free State High School debate team of John Marshall and Serena Rupp, both seniors, have added another first to the school’s résumé with their latest tournament win.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Barrel racing at the Douglas County Fairgrounds
Horses and their riders gathered for a barrel racing event and a chance to win prizes Sunday at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Andrea Albright / The Lawrence Times
Photo: Lawrence High School’s annual Pops Show
Lawrence High School’s annual program features the Treble Choir and Tenor/Bass Choir, and sophomore members of the Concert Choir and Bellissima.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence community members rally in support of Ukraine
Many Lawrence community members gathered Sunday afternoon at 11th and Massachusetts streets to show their support for Ukraine as Russia continues its invasion.
Doug Stremel via Van Go/Contributed Photo
A moment in Lawrence: Van Go artists, hospitality workers celebrate completion of new mural
The young artists of Van Go and members of the Lawrence Restaurant Association on Saturday celebrated the completion of a new mural, “Sustenance,” in downtown Lawrence.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Families gather to celebrate Lawrence schools
Families and friends of Lawrence neighborhood schools gathered for a rally Saturday at South Park to “Celebrate Our Schools.”
Ann Dean / Contributed Photo
Art Tougeau back on the street this spring in Lawrence; grants available to offset costs of creating new entries
The kinetic creativity of Art Tougeau is coming back to downtown Lawrence this spring, and event organizers are hoping financial incentives will encourage even more community participation.
Mac Moore / The Lawrence Times
Photos: Lawrence High School Winter Court 2022
Lawrence High School students crowned their Winter Royalty of 2022 during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game Friday night.
August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
A view of Lawrence: Snow day
Most areas of Lawrence received about 2 inches of snow Tuesday night through 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, with more still falling later into the morning.
Carter Gaskins/The Lawrence Times
Photos: ‘Indigenous Space’ exhibit opens at Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery
Community members gathered Saturday for an event celebrating the opening of “Indigenous Space,” the inaugural exhibition of the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery inside Chalmers Hall at KU.
August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence community members rally in support of schools at board meeting
Lawrence community members rallied at school district offices Monday in support of their neighborhood schools, and the board got to hear from some very young public commenters.
Dave Loewenstein/Contributed Photo
Signs of support for Lawrence schools pop up around town
A tight timeline for the Lawrence school board to make decisions about whether to close schools seems to have lit a fire under many community members who are coming together to “#SaveOurSchools497.”
Carter Gaskins/The Lawrence Times
Lawrence students, educators honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at annual event
Centered on students and the theme “It Starts with Me,” a tribute to civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place Friday afternoon at Billy Mills Middle School.
Dan Skinner/Contributed Photos
A moment in Lawrence: Audio-Reader recognizes volunteers’ outstanding service
Lawrence nonprofit Audio-Reader is celebrating 50 years of service to the blind, visually impaired, and print disabled. Several volunteers were recently recognized for outstanding years of service.
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