Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is headlining a group of fall speakers at Lawrence’s Dole Institute of Politics who will share insights about the upcoming election and world affairs. “This historic election season provides many opportunities for rich discussions on ongoing ...
Friday, Aug. 16 • Lawrence Opera Theatre: Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Tickets at lawrenceopera.org. Saturday, Aug. 17 • Lawrence Bird Alliance: Clinton Lake, East Bloomington Field Trip, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Meet at parking lot ...
Friday, Aug. 9 • Vinland Fair continues with races, field activities, 6 p.m. tractor pull, 7:30 live music, food and more; see vinlandfair.com for schedule. 1736 North 700 Road. • Sandbar Block Party, 5 p.m., 18 E. Eighth St. Live music begins 7 p.m. 21+ beer garden ($10 cover) or free ...
Friday, July 26 • 10th Anniversary Party & Summer Reading Last Bash, 5-11 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Free indoors/outdoors community event including dance and music performances, silent art auction, photo booth, mini golf and lawn games, movie screening and free ...
The Kansas Arts Commission awarded just under $160,000 in grant funding Tuesday to 12 local groups in Douglas County, including Theatre Lawrence and Busker Festival. Lt. Gov. and Secretary of Commerce David Toland awarded a total of $1,295,450 in funding to 108 recipients in 48 counties across ...
Friday, July 19 • Cinema a Go Go: “Attack of the Crab Monsters” (1956) and “Swamp Women” (1956), doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Tickets $12.50 at the door. • Summer Youth Theatre Junior Play: “Alice in Wonderland,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts ...