Kansas summers can certainly bring the heat, but never fear: here are six ideas for cooling down while still making the most of the season. 1. Stop at a Splash Pad or Play at the Pool Of course, the first thing people think of when it comes to activities that keep you cool in the summer is…
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After a long, Kansas winter, there's no better feeling than seeing bright blooms pop up from the ground and colorful buds burst open on trees. In Lawrence, we're blessed to have quite a few spots to view stunning flowers that herald the arrival of springtime. Whether you're looking for a photo op or…
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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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Imagine you’re planning a little get-together with friends. Casual food, some beer, music, a little dancing. Now invite the whole city. That’s the St. John’s Fiesta. Begun in 1980 as an effort to raise money for St. John's Church and then the “blue collar” needs of St. John’s School, the Fiesta has…
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The Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies (CREES) at the University of Kansas is thrilled to hold its annual Spring Festival on March 3 rd . The Festival celebrates the coming of spring and brings Eastern European and Eurasian culture to Lawrence by providing music, dance, food, and…
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Hey, it's finally a Fall Final Friday! I write these blogs about what's going on during Final Friday weekend in Lawrence every month, and each time, I wonder if this will be the month that Lawrence reigns it in a little. Nope. There is, characteristically, a LOT going on in Lawrence, Kansas, from…
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Happy August Final Fridays! For this last summer edition of Final Fridays in Lawrence, the city is pulling out all the stops with a wide range of art exhibits, live music, and fun to be found within galleries, storefronts, and even spilling out onto the street. I'm here to tell you a little bit…
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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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