The vibrant murals that will soon celebrate the story of La Yarda, the early 20th century Mexican American housing complex in Lawrence, remind artist Javy Ortiz of his own immigrant story. While he was planning the public art project that will soon adorn part of the Lawrence Loop trail at ...
Friday, August 15 • Ladakh Monks: Creation of Green Tara Sand Mandala, 1-7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St. Includes short talk and hands-on experience at 5 p.m. • Lawrence Opera Theatre: Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci” and Puccini’s “Gianni Schicci,” 7:30 p.m., ...
Astronomers and astronauts, a Tony-winning musical and stories of grief and community are all on the schedule for the University of Kansas' 2025-2026 theater and dance season. The KU Department of Theatre & Dance on Thursday announced the productions it will perform for its 2025-2026 ...
A closer look at how local government succeeds or fails will be part of the fall programming offered at the Dole Institute of Politics on the University of Kansas’ West Campus. Joni Wickham — a former chief of staff for Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Sly James — will serve as the Dole ...
Friday, Aug. 8 • Vinland Fair, starting at 10 a.m., 1736 North 700 Road, Baldwin City. Stock bicycle races, field activities, antique tractor pull (4 p.m.), live music (7:30 p.m.). Volunteers serve lunch and dinner, including chicken noodle dinner (Friday night only). See vinlandfair.com for ...
Friday, Aug. 1 Volunteer Open House, noon, Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive. Douglas County Fair, 2110 Harper St. See dgcountyfair.com for details: • Bale throwing contest, 6 p.m., blacktop area • Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival, 6-11 p.m. • Delta Haze, 7-10 p.m., stage ...