Sesquicentennial calendar
Here’s a look at events planned this week. All are free unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit www.lawrence150.org.
Today
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Ses-Quilt-Centennial Quilt Show, Lawrence Community Building, 11th and Vermont streets. $2 suggested donation.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fall Arts & Crafts Show, South Park.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Haskell Indian Art Market, Haskell Pow Wow Grounds.
Lawrence Art Guild Sesquicentennial Show, Lawrence Public Library Gallery.
Continuing: “Windmills to Workshops: Lawrence & the Visual Arts;” “Vanished Voices: The Legacy of N.E. Kansas Tribes;” “Quilts! Imported Fabrics, American Treasures;” Spencer Museum of Art, KU. Through Sept. 26.
Continuing: “In Her Own Voice: A Pioneer’s Account of Early Douglas County,” exhibit of Sophia Cobb Mayo’s pioneer diary, Spencer Research Library, KU. Through Oct. 29.
Tuesday
6:35 p.m.: Presentation of Amos Lawrence portrait to Lawrence City Commission by the Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission. City Hall.
Wednesday
4 p.m.-9 p.m.: Tell Your Lawrence Stories, Lawrence Public Library Auditorium. A videographer will be available to record your comments for the future residents of Lawrence. Free
Thursday
4 p.m.-9 p.m.: Tell Your Lawrence Stories, Lawrence Public Library Auditorium. A videographer will be available to record your comments for the future residents of Lawrence. Free
6 p.m.: “Life in Kansas Territory: Toil and Turmoil from the Letters of John and Sarah Everett,” lecture by Pat Michaelis of Kansas State Historical Society, Trinity Episcopal Church. Pre-registration, call 864-7826.
Friday
7 p.m.: Presentation by Lawrence Sesquicentennial Commission honoring the relationship between Haskell Indian Nations University and Lawrence public schools on Haskell’s 120th birthday. Haskell Stadium.
5 p.m.-7 p.m.: Sesquicentennial Splash, Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center.
Saturday
8 a.m.: Breakfast with the descendants of Amos Lawrence, Eldridge Hotel. Reservations by Monday, call 842-6313. $10.
8:30 a.m.: Massachusetts Mile Race, starting at South Park. $12.
10 a.m.: Sesquicentennial Parade From Watson Park, south on Massachusetts Street to South Park. Rain or shine.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Sesquicentennial stamp cancellation, Watkins Community Museum of History, $5 per envelope.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Early Settlement of Douglas County, Watkins Community Museum of History.
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.: Birthday party in South Park, with free birthday cake, games, exhibits, food, vendors and souvenirs.
Noon: Birthday Concert by the Lawrence City Band, South Park Gazebo.
1 p.m.: Pie-eating Contest, South Park.
2 p.m.: Beard Contest, South Park Gazebo.
12:30 p.m.: Luncheon for descendants of Amos Lawrence, Watkins Community Museum of History, Reservations by Monday, call 842-6313. $20.
5 p.m.: Grand Entry Celebration Social Pow Wow, Haskell Pow Wow Grounds. Cultural dances featuring the California Pomo Bird Dancers.
7 p.m.: Street Dance in the Park with Kelley Hunt, Billy Ebeling and the Late for Dinner Band, South Park.
Sunday, Sept. 19
1 p.m.: Lawrence High School Alumni Hall of Honor presentation, Lawrence High Atrium.
3 p.m.-4 p.m.: Music at Sesquicentennial Point, Clinton Lake.
4 p.m.: Closing Ceremony. Introduction of contributors, burial of official time capsule to be opened in 2054. Refreshments will be served.