Downtown Lawrence Kansas

Summer festival season is in full swing this June!

Helloooooooo Summer! We are SO ready to get our Summer partying on with all the joyful outdoor festivities. This is the time to strap on the fanny pack and head downtown for the best part of the year in Lawrence. From street festivals to, well, more street festivals, this is the time to get social…

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The Dog-Friendliest Places in Lawrence

Welcome to the dog blog. In honor of the Dog Days of Summer, I've set out to find some of the dog-friendliest places to visit in Lawrence, Kansas. Lawrence is generally a dog-friendly city, but it's always good to know where you and your pup will be greeted most enthusiastically. Here are my…

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Top spots to grab a slice of pie in Lawrence, Kansas

If you're anything like me, you're a big fan of sweet and savory pie. It's one of the best comfort foods ever created. Looking for great pie in Lawrence, Kansas? Look no further—I've compiled a list of some of the best pie spots in the area. Ladybird Diner If you stop a local on the street in…

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Celebrate Diverse Genres With May's Live Music Calendar

Cover Photo by Steve Parke Well, if it isn’t the most WONDERFUL time of year! It’s going to get nuts at the end of the month, what with Busker Fest, public schools getting out, and KU and Haskell Graduation. But the concert calendar is absolutely PACKED until then. From heavy metal to funky…

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8 Places to See Spring Flowers in Lawrence, Kansas

After a long, Kansas winter, there's no better feeling than seeing bright blooms pop up from the ground and colorful buds burst open on trees. In Lawrence, we're blessed to have quite a few spots to view stunning flowers that herald the arrival of springtime. Whether you're looking for a photo op or…

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Explore Lawrence Art Studios This May

On May 3rd and 4th, Lawrence area artists are opening their homes and studios to the public, during the Lawrence Art Guild’s 3rd annual Art Spaces. Forty-five artists at twenty-one locations will be available to show their work and to visit with the public. Maps are available at Art Emergency, 721…

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Best Bets for Live Music This April

We’re seeing a pretty wide variety of acts coming through this April! From well-known pop acts and Grammy award-winning ensembles to local favorites, there should be something for everyone this season. Here’s a look at some of the big shows coming through town this month (and be sure to check out…

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It’s time to March into the spring concert season!

Who’s tired of the snow?! Who’s tired of the cold?! Who’s ready for FUN!? This is it, this is the month we start ushering in the good times! The air will warm up; we’ll get a taste of Spring and a street parade, and all the fun stuff will hit the stages of Lawrence music venues. This year, March is…

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Celebrating Black History Month in Lawrence, Kansas

February is Black History Month, and Black history is Lawrence's history. In honor of this important commemorative holiday, we've compiled a list of just a few of the ways you can celebrate Black History Month here in Douglas County. Read on below for recommendations of historic sites to visit…

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