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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.

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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Hometown Happenings: February in Lawrence

I know it’s cold, and there’s nothing I’d rather do than burrow under the blankets with my pets. But let’s put down the remote for a second and look outside. There are so many events happening this month that are sure to get you out and in the community. There are even ways to keep in touch with…

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Step into the New Year with These Concerts

It’s a new year, Lawrence! Just look at us. Be proud of how far you’ve come, it wasn’t easy. We made it through another holiday season with nonstop action and busy live events to attend. This January, you’ll be able to finally go at your own pace. Luckily, the music scene has a plethora of shows to…

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Hometown Happenings: January in Lawrence

Get ready to start the year fresh, Lawrence! It’s time to finally slow down a little after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. If you’re looking for events to help you recharge, or just come up with new goals for the year, this is the month to do it. We’ve highlighted some of them in this…

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New Year's Eve Concerts

You did it, friends! You made it to the end of 2025! Sometimes it felt like it was dragging along, but sometimes it just flew by! We love to take moments like this to reflect on the past year. What shows did you enjoy the most? Who would you like to see again? The music scene has always been there…

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Hometown Happenings: December in Lawrence

Get excited Lawrence! If there’s one place I like to be during the holiday season, it’s a quirky small town. You want craft fairs? Glamorous big band events? Christmas displays lighting up the sky like the Fourth of July? We’ve got it all. You’ve been warned, this post is OVERFLOWING with holiday…

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Hometown Happenings: November in Lawrence

There’s no rest for Lawrence this month. That post-Halloween-pre-Christmas era is stuffed with events for Lawrencians of all ages as we gear up for a busy holiday season. From a spooky museum after hour tour to a night with our favorite jolly elf, here are the can’t-miss hometown happenings this…

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November's Live Music Best Bets

Rocktober may be over, but that’s not stopping the Lawrence music scene. The fall season is blowing in some good ones. From radical punks to jazz legends, this is the time to get out there and enjoy some music before the madness of the holidays. Here are this month’s best bets (and be sure to check…

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Hometown Happenings: October in Lawrence

It is officially AUTUMN and I want ALL THE FALL THINGS. Give me a cozy sweater and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! October is stuffed with fun things to do as the seasons change over. From farm tours to Halloween Haunts, here’s a look at some of your hometown happenings this month. Nightmare on Mass…

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