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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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Spend a Creative Weekend at Art in the Park

There's something special about wandering through South Park during the city’s oldest running art festival. Music drifts from the gazebo, artists chat with visitors about their work, and every turn reveals another booth filled with original, handmade pieces of art. It's an experience that has become…

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Art Spaces Studio Tours Return for 4th Year

Lawrence artists will be opening their studios across town during this year’s Art Spaces - Studio Tours on May 2nd and 3rd. This is a chance to meet local artists, see their creative spaces, and talk about their methods and processes. Read on below to meet five of the participating artists ahead of…

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Planning the Perfect Galentine's Weekend

What's Galentine's Day? Let's face it: Valentine's Day has one of the cutest visual aesthetics of any major holiday of the year. It does some seriously heavy lifting during one of the bleakest winter months. It's also a massive swing and a miss for a whole lot of people, even those in romantic…

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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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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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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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Hometown Happenings: September in Lawrence

We’re starting a new blog here to highlight some of the community events in our area, from the perspective of a local. With KU Football kicking into full gear, there are plenty of other ways to explore and enjoy the Lawrence scene! Here’s a list of events we’ve compiled to get you ready to welcome…

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Ten Things to See and Do at Art in the Park this September

The Lawrence Art Guild's Art in the Park returns for its 61st year this September 13-14. Art in the Park is a fine arts and crafts event held in beautiful, shade-filled South Park on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas. Read on below to discover 10 things to see and do at this year's…

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