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Lawrence Art Guild’s holiday art fair spans ceramics to photography
By Sasha Roe
November 21, 2010
Malissa Martin-Wilke loves the wide array of beautiful, unique artwork available at the Holiday Art Fair, but for her the best part is the opportunity to visit directly with artist who made it. Unlike looking at a piece of art in a gallery and wondering what inspired the artist to make it, Martin-Wilke says you can just walk up and ask them.
Fundraiser brings Halloween-themed mini-golf to Lawrence
By Sasha Roe
October 27, 2010
The second annual Caddy Stacks fundraiser transforms the library into an 18-hole mini- golf course. Each hole is decorated by Lawrence businesses and organizations.
A pastor’s travels: Trinity Lutheran’s minister wins grant for sabbatical
By Sasha Roe
October 9, 2010
The Rev. Gary Teske now has a better understanding of our neighbors.
Uncommon threads: Lawrence’s own fashion night out benefits Van Go, Health Care Access
By Sasha Roe
September 13, 2010
If you’re looking for a girls’ night out, the Douglas County Medical Alliance is ready to entice you with a night of food, fashion and wine. And, if that’s not incentive enough, you can enjoy an entire weekend of discounted shopping and dining, all for a good cause.
Renewable energy, biofuels, other markets smart prospects in shaky economy
By Sasha Roe
April 1, 2010
Today, many Kansans may be realizing the hot job market right now may not be in a traditional career, but expanding on a business idea and forging into the world of entrepreneurship.
Employers can help workers feel secure in uncertain job market
By Sasha Roe
April 1, 2010
With many people looking for a job right now, it seems employers would be in the driver’s seat when working with their employees.
Audition anxiety: Tryouts can offer teachable moments for children
By Sasha Roe
November 30, 2009
When Alexis Kreigh, 10, auditioned for the Lawrence Arts Center’s annual production of “A Kansas Nutcracker,” she assumed the lead role would go to one of the older girls, someone who had performed in more shows.
Scooting & scuffing
Tips on whether to repair or replace the season’s most stylish accessories
By Sasha Roe
November 9, 2009
A warm pair of boots is a fashionable-yet-sensible choice when facing the wintertime elements.
Cowboy clientele: Lawrence stylist doing hair extensions for Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders
By Sasha Roe
October 19, 2009
Christina Frazier doesn’t have the typical hair salon clientele. Frazier, Lawrence resident and owner of Connections for Hair in Overland Park, travels to Dallas every month to work with some of the most recognized women in Texas — the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders.
Experts suggest tips for rapid reading
By Sasha Roe
August 24, 2009
After Memorial Day many of us had an ambitious list of summer reads. But between the picnics, kids’ ball games and lawn upkeep, our bookmarks are still stuck in the middle of that first book. So much for keeping up with Oprah this summer.

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