photo by: John Young

Sonny Sparks, left, and Paul Coleman, both from Lawrence, of the band Ménage of Twang warm up before their performance at the Taste of Lawrence event held Wednesday, Sept. 12, on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments at 15th Street and Crestline Drive.

photo by: John Young

Bryn Young, left, and Courtney Paul, both of Lawrence, try some Mexican food provided by local restaurants Mexquisto and Tortas Jalisco during the Taste of Lawrence event held Wednesday on the lawn of Meadowbook Apartments. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce event honors the area’s educators from early childhood through college and features food from local vendors. At left, eggplant caponata from the Olivia Collection is pictured.

photo by: John Young

Many dishes, such as this Eggplant Caponata made by the Oread Hotel were available at the Taste of Lawrence event held Wednesday, Sept. 12, on the lawn of Meadowbrook Apartments at 15th Street and Crestline Drive.