A $325,000 public art project for Lawrence’s new police headquarters received an approval from the local arts panel and will now be considered by city leaders. As part of its meeting Wednesday evening, the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission voted 9-0 to recommend the project for approval. ...
Three popular local events are staging a comeback this summer after being canceled last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, giving the public several chances in the coming weeks to enjoy live music and drinks in the open air. Lawrence city commissioners approved street party permits ...
After canceling all indoor performances during the coronavirus pandemic, the Lied Center has announced that it will reopen for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, will be open at full capacity for the season, which begins Sept. 17, according to a news release. ...
The annual Free State Festival is returning this summer with a variety of events, including outdoor film screenings that will begin next week. As the Journal-World reported in March, after being disrupted by the pandemic last year, the Free State Festival, which is put on by the Lawrence Arts ...
After last year’s fireworks show was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, several community partners are joining together this year to host a July 4 celebration that will include live music, food and a fireworks display over central Lawrence. The City of Lawrence, Douglas County, ...
If downtown Lawrence is the city’s crown jewel, then the city’s outgoing tourism director thinks there is more the community can do to make it shine, as well as other community gems that deserve a little more attention. Michael Davidson, the executive director of local convention and ...