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Fally Afani

Fally Afani is an award-winning journalist with a career spanning more than 15 years in media. She has worked extensively in radio, television, newspapers, magazines, and more. Currently, she resides in Lawrence, Kansas, where she works as a music journalist and is the Editor of I Heart Local Music.

Hometown Happenings: June in Lawrence, Kansas

It’s time to get outside, Lawrence. Summer is here, and Lawrence has really outdone itself. In fact, this is likely going to be the busiest season of outdoor events that we have ever seen. From street parties and festivals to soccer celebrations, this is the time to slap on the sunscreen and get…

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Summer of Soccer: The Arab’s Guide to Lawrence

Welcome to Lawrence, Arab friends! If you’re here for all the soccer action and to celebrate the Algerian Men’s National Team while they set up shop in Lawrence, we’re here to help. Normally, yours truly likes to assemble a guide of Hometown Happenings every month. But if you’re feeling a little…

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Wide Variety of Genres Hit the Concert Scene this May

Can you feel it in the air? Can you smell it? We’re almost to Summer! We know there will be block parties in every nook and cranny of Lawrence soon, so consider May as your chance to warm up your concert muscles. Punk, metal, hip-hop, honky-tonk, and even some Mariachi roots music… we’ve got a lot…

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Hometown Happenings: May in Lawrence

It feels like Lawrence is fully ready to dive into Spring. Thankfully, this is a town that doesn’t know when to stop. There are so many events to choose from this month, culminating with one of the funnest and most outrageous outdoor events of the year. Here are some Hometown Happenings in May, and…

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Hometown Happenings: April in Lawrence

How will YOU be celebrating Spring now that it’s in full bloom? Gardening? Attending an event in the park? Or maybe just taking in some live music! Now that the weather is truly pleasant, you are in for a treat, Lawrence. We’re starting to see the return of some of our favorite outdoor events. Pop…

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Jump into joy this April with these live music events

Things are looking up, friends! Spring is in the air, and there’s bound to be a Spring in your step as well. With the weather warming up, we want to head straight to a patio and enjoy a show. From queer joy to surf rock (and even something for the kids!), there’s no shortage of joy this month. Be…

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Spring into March with these live music events!

We know there’s a certain “madness” happening with sports this month, but we’ll be following along with a different madness in the music scene. March is full of music events as Spring starts to creep in. There’s gentle bluegrass, hip-hop, and even a two-day rock-and-roll extravaganza. So let’s dive…

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Hometown Happenings: March in Lawrence

Is it safe to come out of the house yet? Is the cold weather gone?? Probably not, but sunnier days are on the way! This month, we’re starting to see festival-like fun return as the temperatures start to warm up. Is the snow done? Probably not. But we love to fill our Spring days with music, dancing…

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Stay Warm with Lawrence’s Lively Music Scene this February

There’s nothing quite like bunkering down during the coldest month of the year. That doesn’t necessarily mean staying at home. Sometimes you can bunker down at a cozy North Lawrence venue, or stay warm by partying with hundreds of your friends at the bigger venues. Either way, there’s plenty to keep…

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