At the Lawrence Schools Foundation's Community Education Breakfast fundraiser this year, the featured speaker will be a Free State High School alumnus who has amassed a following on social media for his content about his life after an accident that paralyzed him. The annual Community Education ...
A ceramic artist who explores pottery's social role and a printmaker whose work speaks to African heritage are the Lawrence Arts Center's 2025-2026 Artists in Residence. Each year, the Arts Center selects two artists — one in printmaking and one in ceramics — to create new work at the ...
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 ...
Douglas County Emergency Management is accepting registrations for its safety training course, which is meant to teach people what to do during or after a disaster. The department’s Fall 2025 CERT – Community Emergency Response Team – weekend class will run from Friday, Oct. 3, to ...
A traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution about American Indians' impact on U.S. culture will have its opening reception next week at the Watkins Museum, which has announced extended hours for viewing due to expected high interest. The Watkins Museum and the Haskell Cultural ...
Douglas County residents are invited to take part in a countywide needs assessment aimed at identifying the strengths and challenges of local heritage organizations. The Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council in collaboration with Coneflower Consulting will be conducting the assessment, ...
