FRIDAY • In a special three-part exhibit opening this week at the Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., visitors will see how World War I shaped local lives. Created in partnership with the National WWI Museum, the Smoky Hill Museum in Salina and the Spencer Museum of Art, ...
The Lied Center of Kansas has announced its 30th anniversary season, and it includes a diverse lineup ranging from comedian Nikki Glaser to NPR legend Ira Glass to several classic Broadway and holiday shows. Lied officials also are promising a couple of surprises. Later this month the center ...
FRIDAY • Rain or shine, April’s Final Friday art walk happens Friday evening. Exhibits and events include: Outdoor art market, 4:30-7:30 p.m., with a group show from 6 to 9 p.m., Art Emergency, 721 E. Ninth St. A unique look at familiar local landmarks at “ANNECREDIBLE Drawings of ...
FRIDAY • The Spring Book Sale is this weekend at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks are all priced at $2 or less. See https://lplks.org/book-sales/ for pricing and category lists. Shoppers are welcome 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-4 ...
New York Times best-selling author and MacArthur Fellow Jacqueline Woodson will take part in a free event at Liberty Hall on Thursday as part of the Ross & Marianna Beach Author series. Woodson, author of the memoir "Brown Girl Dreaming" and several other award-winning books for children ...
An Earth Day Fair, river cleanup day and educational activities for kids are among several community events planned to highlight climate change and other environmental issues. The City of Lawrence announced details about the Earth Day Fair and other events taking place on Earth Day and ...