We’re starting a new blog here to highlight some of the community events in our area, from the perspective of a local. With KU Football kicking into full gear, there are plenty of other ways to explore and enjoy the Lawrence scene! Here’s a list of events we’ve compiled to get you ready to welcome…
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I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for some dancing in the streets. May is arguably one of the funnest months of the year because everything really starts to pop off in Lawrence. Though you’ll really need the stamina for June, there’s a good amount to look forward to in May. With the more…
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If you’ve ever felt like writing a love letter to Lawrence, you’re not alone. This month, a host of performers and community members will be expressing their fondness for good old Larryville through a series of artistic expressions when the Lawrence Arts Center hosts “Lawrence Love Letters.” The…
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Discover local connections to the Underground Railroad Several sites in and around Lawrence served as safe havens for Freedom Seekers as they journeyed north to escape enslavement. The Grover Barn is the most well-preserved and well-documented of those sites. Interpretive panels at the Barn in South…
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The start of 2021 seems like an eternity ago, yet it has flown by in the blink of an eye, amiright? It must’ve been fun if the old saying is true. At the very least, it’s been quite busy. That’s made evident by the number of things that came to mind while writing this blog. Let’s get to it; here’s…
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Happy Rivalry Week! The Kansas Jayhawks are gearing up to host the K-State Wildcats for an 11AM match-up this Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. And Lawrence is gearing up for a high-energy weekend full of live music, great food, drink, and arts. Use these ideas to plan your Sunflower…
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The weather is cooling and the leaves are turning. You couldn't ask for a more picture-perfect football weekend in Lawrence. The Kansas Jayhawks host Oklahoma for an 11AM match-up this Saturday at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium on the beautiful University of Kansas campus. Come for the game and…
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It's looking to be a beautiful weekend for football and a whole lot more in Lawrence, Kansas! The Kansas Jayhawks host Baylor in the first Big XII match-up of the season! Come for the game and explore Lawrence the arts, culture, history, food, and music of Lawrence while you are here. DISCOVER…
Read MoreVenues were the first to close and will be the last to open as the country wades through the muddy waters of this deadly pandemic. For the moment, there isn’t any music downtown. Even the buskers have bunkered down until it’s safe to venture out. As we get a firmer grasp over the extent of COVID’s…
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If you have kids and you're spending time in Lawrence this summer, this list is my gift to you. Everything on it is something our family has tried or something we're dying to try. From ice cream tasting sprees to pop-up playgrounds, there's something for everyone. It's summer time and the living is…
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