As a lifelong Kansan, Alec Loganbill knows how interesting and unique the Midwest can be. But while working in publishing, he noticed that not everyone else sees it that way. “(People believe) there is not much going on, it’s behind the times, and kind of a meme,” Loganbill said. ...
Friday, Sept. 26 Potter Lake Renewal Celebration, 3-4 p.m., hillside west of Potter Lake, KU campus. Join KU community in celebrating the lake’s recent renovation. “Wake Up Lawrence” Vehicle Parade, starting 5:30 p.m. at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second St., and ending at ...
When you think of a hit Broadway musical, you might expect catchy musical numbers and colorful sets and costumes — but you might not expect to see everyday struggles like yours and your family's playing out on stage. That's what Theatre Lawrence executive director Jamie Ulmer says makes ...
Friday, Sept. 19 68th Annual McLouth Threshing Bee and Fall Festival, three blocks south of Kansas Highway 16 and Kansas Highway 92 intersection, McLouth. Threshing 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., working blacksmith, steam engines, wood carving, children’s activities and more; see ...
Crop artist Stan Herd unveiled a new earthwork Wednesday to the northeast of Lawrence in honor of Mexico's Independence Day. The artwork, titled "Young Woman of Mexico," is a collaboration between Herd and Soileh Padilla Mayer, consul of Mexico in Kansas City. It's located northeast of ...
Tellers of larger-than-life stories are invited to share their tall tales this weekend in Tonganoxie for a chance to win a spot in next spring's Kansas Storytelling Festival. Tonganoxie is one of three sites in the state that will hold preliminary tall tale competitions to determine who gets ...