Out & About

Kansas Craft Brewers Exposition returns to Lawrence March 5

Here’s a bit of cheery news on a dreary Monday, at least for those of us who appreciate a good beer: The wildly popular Kansas Craft Brewers Exposition has set a date for this year’s event in Lawrence, slated for March 5 at Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E. Sixth St. (“Wildly ...

Lawrence women to compete for charity in Saturday’s Transformations pageant

Throughout her childhood and well into high school, Carrie Combs lit up the stage as a competitive dancer. Now, at 27, Combs is dusting off her dance shoes for the first time in a decade to perform in Saturday’s sold-out Transformations pageant. Slated for 6 p.m. at Liberty Hall, 644 ...

Off the Beaten Plate: Tiger Cry Beef at Baan Thai

With a name like “tiger cry,” you might assume Baan Thai’s beef appetizer is spicy. And you would be right. So christened — our waiter guessed — because the heat from the sauce (a mixture of unnamed peppers, we’re told) could make even a tiger shed tears, the flavorful appetizer ...

Percolator to accept entries this weekend for annual love-themed art show

The [Lawrence Percolator][1] is now accepting entries for its annual love-themed art show. Titled "Group Love," [this year's show][2] encourages artists of every medium. Organizers ask that participants expand upon the four categories of love established by the ancient Greeks (romance, ...