Arts and Entertainment

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

Nicholas Brendon, an actor best known for his role as a loveable underdog sidekick on the hit television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," has died. He was 54. Brendon's family announced the death in a statement posted on his social media accounts Friday. They said he died in his sleep of ...

Events: Theater, cinema, basketball, bird watching, books and more

Friday, March 20 Virtual Cinema a Go-Go: “The Mummy’s Hand” (1940) and “Hand of Death” (1962), 7 p.m. Online event; see kansaspublicradio.org to claim your free ticket. “The Cottage,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. See theatrelawrence.com for ...

Lawrence Arts Center chooses interim leader to become its new executive director

A more than 20-year collaborator with the Lawrence Arts Center has been named as its new executive director. Ben Ahlvers, who has been serving as the nonprofit’s interim executive director, was announced as the Lawrence Arts Center’s new executive director on Friday. Ahlvers has worked ...