Ah, summer in Lawrence. At times, I'll admit, the midwestern summer heat can be intense. There are ways to beat the heat during the day, from spending time inside air-conditioned museums to splashing at the public pool to grabbing a snow cone. But a thought occurred to me recently, which I'm happy…
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It's Finally Final Friday! This month's Final Fridays falls on the last day of the month, so it feels like a while since we've had one. No matter; it's bought us Lawrence locals a few extra days to cram as much fun as possible into June's final weekend. Between the art shows happening Friday, a full…
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The long Memorial weekend marks the official transition in most folks' minds between spring and summer, school and vacation. Even us "boring" adults with full-time jobs can feel the change in the air, whether it's physical change (warmer temps, fewer cars on the road, a sighting of actual children…
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Another month has already flown by, which means only one thing: It's Final Fridays time! Lawrence is at its best in spring*. Having a beautiful spring may be an inherent trait of all cities in the Midwest that actually experience all four seasons each year, but there's something about that breath of…
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OmTree at Sunflower Expands Yoga and Pilates Offerings in Lawrence Whether you’re an avid yogi or looking for a new way to stay active and centered, OmTree at Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop’s new wellness studio has classes that focus on building strength, increasing flexibility, and improving…
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By no means an expert birder, I am both exhilarated and frightened by spring. I’m exhilarated because of all the migrants moving through; I’m frightened because of all the migrants moving through. Positioned right in the middle of the Central Flyway, Lawrence, Kansas, offers some of the best spring…
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Whatever your skill level, Lawrence is a great place for birding! As we townies like to boast, if you drive for 10 minutes (or bicycle for 15 or 20), you’re in the country. There are also some nice little pockets of habitat tucked right into town as well. Maybe you’re already a seasoned birder and…
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The Kansas Jayhawks football season begins this Friday night at David Booth Memorial Stadium against Tennessee Tech, and we couldn’t be more here for it! If that’s not enough to get you excited for the long holiday weekend in Lawrence, just keep reading. This weekend marks the return of some of…
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RPG, short for Restaurant, Pub, and Games, in Downtown Lawrence offers more then 1,000 board games, delicious food with locally sourced ingredients, and a fully-stocked bar where creative cocktails are stirred up and a variety of beers are on tap. Their website touts it as a community within a…
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Spring Break. Ah, just thinking about those words separately is like music to my ears. If you’re like me, you love the sense of freshness and new growth that SPRING represents. And who couldn’t use a BREAK right about now?! We hunkered down and started staying-at-home nearly a year ago. We learned…
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