Have you put your blades on the ice in Lawrence yet? If you haven't tried it, take the family to the ice skating rink next to the Lawrence Public Library. The cost is and that includes skate rental (don't bring your own skates — the ice is synthetic and skate blades must be super sharp). The rink is open from 1 to 8 p.m. today, on the plaza next to the library, 707 Vermont St.

Sun, then clouds

The day is starting out right, but the mostly sunny skies in the morning will turn into overcast skies in the afternoon. The high will be 42 degrees with a slight chance of rain. Tonight’s overnight low will be 33 degrees.

Frozen treat

Have you put your blades on the ice in Lawrence yet? If you haven’t tried it, take the family to the ice skating rink next to the Lawrence Public Library. The cost is $3 and that includes skate rental (don’t bring your own skates — the ice is synthetic and skate blades must be super sharp). The rink is open from 1 to 8 p.m. today, on the plaza next to the library, 707 Vermont St. This could be your new holiday tradition!

Squeeze in some art

If you have some free time during the holidays, today is the day to check out the Lawrence Arts Center — it closes at 5 p.m. today and will reopen at 9 a.m. Jan. 3. So stop by today and check out the many exhibits that make the Arts Center a unique and meaningful art experience in Lawrence, with displays from artists Nick Vaccaro, Karen Matheis, John Ferry and more. The Arts Center is at 940 New Hampshire St.

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More Dec. 23 events

Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m., Allen Fieldhouse (second floor, south side), 1651 Naismith Drive.

Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale, 1-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

The Nutcracker, 2 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 4 p.m., Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Cottin’s Hardware Farmers Market – Indoors! 4-6 p.m., Cottin’s Hardware and Rental, 1832 Massachusetts St.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County volunteer information, 5:15 p.m., United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court.

Lonnie Ray’s open jam session, 6-10 p.m., Slow Ride Roadhouse, 1350 N. Third St., no cover.

Eudora Parks and Recreation hayrack rides to view Christmas lights, starting 6:30 p.m., Eudora Community Center, 630 Elm St., Eudora.

Spire Chamber Ensemble presents Handel’s “Messiah,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

Gamer Night, 8 p.m., Burger Stand at the Casbah, 803 Massachusetts St., free.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 8:15 p.m., Sprint Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.