Today in Lawrence: INSIGHT Art Talk, Exploratorium and Ripping Yarns
An outsider view
Get a closer look at art with the Lawrence Arts Center’s INSIGHT Art Talk on Waggle Dance, an exhibition by Kyla Strid, the 2013-2014 ceramics artist in residence. Borrowed from the bees and inspired by daily experiences in a life of travel, Strid’s work features the places, people, plants, books, conversations, foods, or insects encountered in her changing environments. Hear more about her work at 7 p.m. at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
Time to explore
Let kids explore during the Summer in the City’s last Exploratorium event. This Lawrence Public Library activity has been moved to Liberty Hall because of repairs to the Carnegie Building. Bring your gang to Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for learning and exploring about science and reading! The activities are open to children ages 7 to 11.
Knitting club
First-timer knitters to seasoned crochet pros, all are welcome to Ripping Yarns. Lead by local expert Camille, there will be a pro on hand to help you get started with yarn crafts. Rusty? Come to improve your skills. If you just want a group to sit and knit with, you’re welcome, too! Bring your work in progress, or if you don’t have yarn or needles, Ripping Yarns has loaners to get you started. Meet at 7 p.m., the Lawrence Public Library event space, 700 New Hampshire St. at 7 p.m.
Yesterday’s most-read
- Lawhorn’s Lawrence: When the Kansas River was home to kings
- 3 involved in ATV accident in Lecompton
- Statehouse preview: revenue numbers; ‘no guns’ signs; teacher licensing
More June 30 events
Red Dog’s Dog Days workout, 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., west side of South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets.
Board of Commissioners of Lawrence-Douglas County Housing Authority, 5:30 p.m., Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St. (Open to the public.)
Public meeting on Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department Comprehensive Plan, 6-8 p.m., Douglas County Courthouse, 1100 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence Bike Club Summer Fun Ride, 6:15 p.m. mechanical tips, 6:30 p.m. ride, starts at Cycle Works, 2121 Kasold Drive.
Lawrence Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., school district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.