The future for Allie Martinez once looked as simple as painting by numbers. In early 2020, she was named Lawrence’s Youth of the Year by the local Boys and Girls Club, she was applying to prestigious art schools around the country, and she got accepted to one of the most famous, the Art ...
When Piet Knetsch agreed to direct “Clue” for Theatre Lawrence he was somewhat clueless about the franchise’s large following. But not for long. “We had the most unbelievable audition that we’ve ever had,” he said. “More than 60 people auditioned for this play. I’ve never had ...
It is rare that the jokes and the dreams tossed around between college roommates become reality — especially when those dreams involve an appearance on the big screen. But if you think it is impossible, University of Kansas students Drew Hanson and Nnamdi Anyanike are proving the joke’s ...
This weekend: Holiday closures may occur on Sunday at some local organizations and businesses. Check local churches for weekend Easter services and Easter egg hunts. Friday, April 18 Artist Talk: Kandace Creel Falcón, 3-4 p.m., Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St. Free and open to ...
Friday, April 11 Spring Book Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St. Enter on Kentucky Street side. All titles $2 or less; see pricing and catalog at lplks.org. Lawrence Art Guild: All-Member Art Show Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m., Landmark National Bank, 4621 W. ...
Friday, April 4 First Friday Coffee and Coworking at LPL, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Lawrence Public Library, Meeting Room A, 707 Vermont St. Remote workers and entrepreneurs meet for networking, collaboration or just a change of scenery. Coffee provided. No registration needed. Youth Troupe: “Imagine ...