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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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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It's homecoming week at the University of Kansas. That means Jayhawks from across the nation flock to Lawrence to reunite with former classmates, relish the feeling of being back in their college town, and rally behind the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks football team as they take on another undefeated…
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What better way to experience Final Fridays than with a new friend? A chance meeting between the vlogging Matty D and skating Kiara (who's pumped up after finding one heckuva deal shopping in Downtown Lawrence) makes for a great time! Watch as they discover an immersive art experience at Cider…
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