A Lawrence teacher who has been a staple in the local theater community was cast in one episode of the hit show "Ted Lasso," and she wants to use her opportunity to give back to the community. Jeanne Averill, a teacher and actress in Lawrence, booked an on-camera speaking role in season four, ...
Lawrence nonprofit Van Go announced it will unveil 20 colorful benches created during its annual Benchmark campaign next week. The arts-based social service nonprofit said the unveiling ceremony will be at 5:30 p.m., Friday, July 24, at its center, 715 New Jersey St. The unveiling of the ...
Friday, July 17 Summer Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Each book $2 or less. Enter on Kentucky Street side of the library. July Adult Swim: Stars, Stripes & Swim, 6-8 p.m., Outdoor Aquatic Center, 727 Kentucky St., ages 18+, no registration required; ...
The Lawrence Central Rotary announced its annual community bike ride that welcomes bikers of all ages will take place Saturday. The Lawrence Community Bike Ride will return to the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum Shelter, 5100 W. 27th St. on Saturday, July 18. The event features four ride options ...
Monique Mercurio has a knack for creating things, whether it is Indigenous jewelry or communities. When Mercurio, who uses they/them pronouns, first moved with their wife to Lawrence in 2020, they were able to “pick up momentum” with their art business by selling at local shows. But ...
The Watkins Museum of History will host a presentation of traditional beadwork that highlights the art form’s key role in preserving Potawatomi culture and capturing Indigenous persistence. The museum, in partnership with the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center ...