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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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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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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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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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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Fall is a great time to get out into the country and see new things, visit new places, and feel the change of the season. And the Kaw Valley Farm Tour is a truly unique way to do just that. For 21 years, on the first full weekend in October, people pack up their cars with friends and family, and…
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On the last Friday of every month, Lawrence comes alive with art and music for one of my favorite traditions: Final Fridays. Galleries host opening receptions each month for the artists on display, often complete with refreshments and live music. Plus, storefronts, coffee shops, and even restaurants…
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The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Kansas is delighted to hold its annual Spring Festival on Sunday March 2 at Lawrence’s iconic Liberty Hall from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The festival, held around the time of the ancient Slavic holiday Maslenitsa…
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The wait is over, foodies. Lawrence Restaurant Week, January 16-26, welcomes you to eat across Lawrence at over 40 locally-owned restaurants and cafés offering special menu features, tastings, and pairings. In anticipation of the week devoted to die-hard diners, I couldn’t resist dining at several…
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Ramen Bowls doesn’t serve your average bowl of Japanese noodles. You won’t find anything resembling store-bought packaged ramen. Excellent ramen isn’t rushed. And that’s just how owners Shantel Grace and Tim Grace envisioned it since opening the restaurant at its original location at 125 E. 10th…
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