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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There's nowhere like Lawrence, Kansas, during the holiday season! While lots of folks know we have one of the most unique Christmas parades in the nation, the fun doesn't stop there. Every weekend starting at the end of November all the way until Christmas is packed with fun festivities for the…
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WINTER WONDER WEEKEND | DECEMBER 6-8, 2024 Welcome to the most wonderful weekend of the year! Winter Wonder Weekend is three full days bursting with holiday cheer and festive fun centered around the famous Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade. It's one of the most unique parades in the world…
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I love humans. As we enter the darkest time of the year, our natural inclination is to spread as much light and cheer as possible. A time which can easily dampen spirits becomes a celebration of family, friends, and adorning the ordinary. It's a time for good food and good company and for taking the…
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The Lawrence Art Guild's Art in the Park celebrates its 60th year this September 14th and 15th. It has grown from a local event where artists hung their work on snow fences within South Park to a juried two-day fine art fair with both local artists and those coming from across the country to…
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Not everyone is hoping to find a new toy or trinket in their stocking this holiday season. Why not give the gift of a new experience? Here are some unique gift ideas that support local businesses in your community and, as a bonus, get you out of the house…
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You know we love to be the bearer of good news... So we'll go ahead and announce that it's finally the most wonderful time of the year! The next few weeks in Lawrence, KS are Festive with a capital F. We've got numerous holiday markets with locally made art, crafts, and artisanal goods. We have one…
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There's no better way to kick off the fall season than with a weekend in one of the best college towns in America for football, fall foliage, and fun! The undefeated Kansas Jayhawks will be fighting to continue their winning streak against the undefeated Duke Blue Devils this Saturday at David Booth…
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When I first rolled into Lawrence it felt like I could be arriving in any nondescript small town in the Midwest. There was an Orscheln farm supply store, some gas stations, and a Dollar General. Pretty typical fare if you’re from my neck of the woods. However, as I turned down Massachusetts Street…
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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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