Although Lawrence's annual Bizarre Bazaar shopping event now draws more than a hundred artists every year, the event got its start as a small, intimate affair. “The event began about 31 years ago because a small group of artists 'didn't fit' in traditional art fair settings,” said Jerry Dowdle, who leads the event's press team. “They started in Nan Renbarger's living room and met to trade, holiday shop ...
Edible edifices of all kinds will soon be on display — and available for purchase — as the Big Brothers Big Sisters Gingerbread Festival and Auction marks its 25th year. The viewing portion of the Gingerbread Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, giving attendees the opportunity to see all of the gingerbread creations. They will be auctioned off at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Both the ...
Now in its 30th year, the Lawrence Holiday Farmers’ Market will soon bring dozens of vendors to the DoubleTree hotel. And while the season for fresh produce may be over, Lawrence Farmers' Market manager Brian McInerney said there will be something for everyone at the market, scheduled for Dec. 14. The holiday market is an opportunity for the more than 60 vendors to switch gears and sell different kinds of ...
A local theater production is looking to be a beacon of hope for those affected by suicide-related grief. The Lawrence Arts Center on Saturday will host Life Restoration Ministries’ “Hope Remains Even in the … Shadows.” Written and directed by Rita Rials, the production delivers its message through dramatic vignettes, music, prayer and narrative, according to a news release from Life Restoration ...
One person was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital with minor injuries after a two-car accident Wednesday evening, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded at approximately 7:45 p.m. Wednesday to the accident at the intersection of U.S. 59 Highway and North 1200 Road, according to Deputy Charlie Cooper, public information officer for the sheriff's department. A white Ford Edge with ...