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Wind Down the Summer with these Hometown Events

We’re getting into the hotter days of Summer, and that means it’s time to start looking for those indoor, air-conditioned events. But if you’re an outdoorsy type, there are still a couple of festival events headed your way. From quiet days at the museum to street parties, there is still plenty of…

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July Continues Our Summer of Live Music

We get it. June was a little wild. With the soccer visitors in town and Lawrence going viral for our hospitality, it was a whirlwind of a month. But now we’re heading into the heart of summer. The big show is about ready to pack up and leave, and it’s time to get back to the regular music scene. If…

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Summer of Soccer: The Arab’s Guide to Lawrence

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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Hometown Happenings: June in Lawrence, Kansas

It’s time to get outside, Lawrence. Summer is here, and Lawrence has really outdone itself. In fact, this is likely going to be the busiest season of outdoor events that we have ever seen. From street parties and festivals to soccer celebrations, this is the time to slap on the sunscreen and get…

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Hometown Happenings: May in Lawrence

It feels like Lawrence is fully ready to dive into Spring. Thankfully, this is a town that doesn’t know when to stop. There are so many events to choose from this month, culminating with one of the funnest and most outrageous outdoor events of the year. Here are some Hometown Happenings in May, and…

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Hometown Happenings: April in Lawrence

How will YOU be celebrating Spring now that it’s in full bloom? Gardening? Attending an event in the park? Or maybe just taking in some live music! Now that the weather is truly pleasant, you are in for a treat, Lawrence. We’re starting to see the return of some of our favorite outdoor events. Pop…

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8 Places to See Spring Flowers in Lawrence, Kansas

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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Hometown Happenings: March in Lawrence

Is it safe to come out of the house yet? Is the cold weather gone?? Probably not, but sunnier days are on the way! This month, we’re starting to see festival-like fun return as the temperatures start to warm up. Is the snow done? Probably not. But we love to fill our Spring days with music, dancing…

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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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