Over 30 trees and 25 wreaths will be on display in Liberty Hall this year as part of the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. The holiday decorations — which include sugar plum, Candyland, and Grinch-themed trees — will be on display Monday through Sunday both in-person and online. The Festival of Trees is a fundraiser for The Children’s Shelter, a nonprofit that provides temporary residential care, ...
Every night the Lawrence Winter Shelter was open last winter, Kristi Hill was there to unlock the doors and welcome those seeking shelter. Some nights she’d leave around 10 p.m., knowing her volunteers would keep watch through the night. Other nights she’d stay up to help work the midnight shift. Hill coordinated the temporary shelter last winter, a place of respite for homeless individuals on nights when ...
At the beginning of the year, when a longtime gallery owner moved his business to a new location on Massachusetts Street, he had plans for art shows, Final Friday exhibitions and more. But because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been hard for Mehrzad Alison to get his artists the attention he believes they deserve. Dozens of colorful portraits and landscapes can be viewed through the front windows of the ...
Many of the winter season’s traditional events look different this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Journal-World put together a list of some activities that are still occurring this holiday season, as well as some classic activities that can be enjoyed while social distancing. Gingerbread Festival For 10 days this December, gingerbread houses will be placed in the windows of 15 businesses up ...
Looking for a locally made gift this holiday season or for more information about nearby makers? The Journal-World spoke to five artists and craftspeople about their backgrounds and inspiration. Charley Forsyth Printmaker Charley Forsyth never received any formal art training. But about six years ago, he decided he wanted to put art out into the world, so he picked up a print making kit from Wonder Fair. ...
Spend time this winter season to take care of yourself, have some chill days at home and start a new tradition. That’s what LMH Health infectious disease doctor Christopher Penn recommends. As the weather turns colder and families and friends consider how they might celebrate the winter holidays, Penn and Sonia Jordan, informatics director for Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, spoke to the Journal-World ...