Holiday Happenings 2019

Holiday Happenings 2019: Christmas Candlelight Vespers return to Baker University

A Baker University tradition will return Dec. 8 with the Baker Music Department's annual Christmas Candlelight Vespers. For the 89th year, students and faculty from the department will perform a variety of popular and classical pieces. The performances will be at 2 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. ...

Holiday Happenings 2019: Vespers, stage shows and more festive performances on tap

This holiday season will feature plenty of musical performances in Lawrence — from local favorites like the University of Kansas' Holiday Vespers to a live stage show based on a classic Christmas special. Here's a selection of the shows coming up this season: Romero Lubambo concert 7:30 ...

Holiday Happenings 2019: Holiday Homes Tour offers something ‘for every taste’

Organizers of the annual Holiday Homes Tour, which showcases homes decorated for the season, say this year's show will give attendees a glimpse of all the city has to offer. Holiday Homes Tour Committee Chair Summer Wedermyer said this year’s tour includes a beautifully renovated historic ...

Holiday Happenings 2019: Festival of Trees returns to Liberty Hall

Dozens of colorfully decorated trees and wreaths will fill Liberty Hall next week for the annual Festival of Trees. The festival begins Monday and will feature 50 trees and 24 wreaths, all decorated and donated by members of the Lawrence community. It's a fundraiser for The Children’s ...

Holiday Happenings 2019: Creative housewares on sale at Van Go Adornment

Van Go's annual holiday sale returns this weekend, and the young artists will be selling a variety of creative housewares to fit the theme of this year's event, “Make Yourself at Home.” An arts-based social service agency, Van Go employs at-risk youth ages 14 to 24 and teaches them skills ...