Why Lawrence? Al at The Jayhawk Experience
Meet Al. He's an expert tour guide for The Jayhawk Experience. The Jayhawk Experience is a walking tour that gives guests the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at many of the KU’s iconic facilities, including Allen Fieldhouse. In addition to being a knowledgeable tour guide, Al is an accomplished sports broadcaster on the local and national scene as well as a published author and motivational speaker.
The Jayhawk Experience
The Jayhawk Experience is a walking tour of University of Kansas athletic venues. Guests will have... Read More
Cradle Of Basketball
No other city in the United States can boast an array of basketball history like Lawrence. Although...
Basketball
Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball on December 21, 1891 to fill the need for an...
Famous Basketball Sites
Sooner or later, any true devotee of basketball and its fascinating history needs to make his or her...
College Sports
There’s a lot to cheer about when it comes to college sports in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Shy
Meet Shiloh "Shy" LeBeau, a USIBA National Champion Boxer. Listen as she shares why she loves Lawrence from one of her favorite places, Haskell Memorial Stadium.
Pam
Pam the General Manager of the Historic Eldridge Hotel in Downtown Lawrence shares what out-of-towners are amazed by when they visit Lawrence, Kansas.
Derek
Meet Derek, the Executive Director of the Lied Center of Kansas at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. See why he says you should come to Lawrence for a visit.
Lisa
Meet Lisa. She's a Lawrence resident and a painter and printmaker. Her works can be found in private homes, corporations, schools, libraries, hospitals, and museums, including the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. Watch...
Justin
Meet Justin. He's the owner of River Rat Skate and Print. In addition to being Lawrence's only skateboard shop, it's a local print shop and has its own apparel line. Watch to see what Justin thinks about Lawrence, Kansas.
Marlo
Meet Marlo. She's a filmmaker, the director of the Free State Festival, and the Curator for media and film at the Lawrence Arts Center. Marlo shares why the Wishing Bench, an East Lawrence landmark, is remarkable to her in this episode.
Megan
Meet Megan Luttrell. She's a singer-songwriter with powerhouse vocals and compelling original music. She hosts open mic nights and the Women's Songwriter Showcase at Kaw Valley Public House - a friendly neighborhood live music pub...
Mona
Meat Mona Cliff. She's a multidisciplinary visual artist explores the subject of contemporary Native American identity and culture through her use of traditional Native crafting methods such as seed bead embroidery and fabric applique....
Tom
Meet Tom Harper. He's a Lawrence Realtor and Mid-Century Modern Architecture enthusiast. Listen as he shares the origins of Lawrence's cool mid-century neighborhoods and his appreciation of the architecture's place in...
Nicole
Meet Nicole (and her pup Finch). Nicole is an Animal Rescuer with a special place in her heart for senior dogs. Nicole fosters senior dogs, giving them the best end-of-life experience they could wish for. Here she is with Finch at the Mutt...
Chloe
Meet Chloe. She puts the finishing touches on the delicious cakes and cupcakes, among many other things at Munchers, a local favorite 24-hour bakery. Here she tells us one of the reasons why she loves Lawrence.
Roger
Meet Roger. He is a scientist and birding expert. He was an integral part of restoring the Baker University Wetlands and the on-site Discovery Center. Here he tells us some of the reasons why he loves Lawrence.