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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: November in Lawrence

I know we’re all a little eager to get a jump start on the holiday season, but November is a good time to take a breather first. Relax, slow down a little, and enjoy local offerings in town before the busy season really kicks in. Here’s a look at some of our Hometown Happenings for November, and be…

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November's Live Music Best Bets in Lawrence

Congratulations on surviving the spooky season! Now, we have just a brief moment to breathe and indulge in some local music before the holidays kick it into high gear. From punk rock to hip-hop and even a deep dive into a unique instrument, we’ve got a fun selection of local music shows to get cozy…

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Rock out at these shows this Halloweekend

Get ready, Lawrence. It’s about to get REALLY spooky up in here. With Halloween falling on a weekend this year, that means an extra boost in Halloween-centered concerts. We decided to add a little extra attention to the holiday by giving you the rundown on where you can get down on some spooky…

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Hometown Happenings: October in Lawrence

Cover photo by Haley Fleisner Boo! Happy spooky season, everyone! Are you feeling the Halloween spirit yet? For those of you who are BIG fans of the holiday, this is a great month to get out. For the rest of you, there are still plenty of ways to soak up fun fall activities. Here is a look at some…

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Celebrate Rocktober This Fall

Well, they don’t call it Rocktober for nothing! This month, it’s time to shake off the sleepy summer heat that extended too far into fall. There are plenty of places to get that energy out as the seasons change. Rockers, headbangers, and hip-hop heads all have something to look forward to this…

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Live Music Best Bets in Lawrence this September

Lawrence, we've had a nice little reset in August. Now, it's time to kick it into gear. September brings a new season of exciting live music, and this one has a bit of a theme. We're noticing a lot of rowdy women hitting the stage this month. Some of it is very NSFW, but there's still plenty to…

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Hometown Happenings: September in Lawrence

School is back in session but that doesn't mean the fun is over. Lawrence loves to kick their events into gear just as the seasons start to change. This month, there are some pretty big festivals, educational opportunities, and family-friendly events (with many of them free to the public). Here are…

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Hometown Happenings: August in Lawrence

Come on Lawrence, you’ve still got one more round left in ya! I know it’s been a wild summer of street parties thanks to our world cup visitors. But August still has a handful of fun activities left, some family friendly gigs. Here’s a look at our Hometown Happenings for August. Be sure to check out…

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Close Out the Summer with August’s Live Music Calendar

Listen, I know we’re all trying to pump the brakes on our activities after a summer full of street parties and exciting concerts, but Lawrence still has some gas left in the tank. This is the time of year to really slow down and get to know some locals, enjoy a bluegrass show or two, and of course…

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Wind Down the Summer with these Hometown Events

We’re getting into the hotter days of Summer, and that means it’s time to start looking for those indoor, air-conditioned events. But if you’re an outdoorsy type, there are still a couple of festival events headed your way. From quiet days at the museum to street parties, there is still plenty of…

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