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Final Fridays-turned-Weekend: December 2019

December 17, 2019

The last month of the year is upon us, and what’s more – the last month of the decade! It’s always a good idea to end the year with lots of fun and cheer and ring in the new year in the same way you’d like to live it out. What better way to spend Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: Allen Fieldhouse, art, Be Moved Studio, Downtown Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Lawrence Public Library, OmTree Shala, Watkins Museum of History, Wonder Fair

November 23, 2019

It’s the holiday season! Chilly winter wind – and in some cases, snow – is nipping at our noses and holiday cheer is waiting to be had. Some of you early adopters may already have decorations up. Others may take a more minimal approach. Whatever your style for the holidays may be, this last weekend Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Fayman Gallery, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, jayhawk experience, lawrence arts center, lawrence community photo studio, Phoenix Gallery, the percolator, van go, warehouse arts district

October 17, 2019

It’s easy to enjoy every month in Lawrence, but October is steeped in wonderful weather and fun autumn traditions, and therefore is one of the best times of the year. Whether you are an all-out pumpkin carving master or simply an admirer of the colored leaves, October holds so much to be enjoyed. This month Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Dole Institute, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Fayman Gallery, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Ghosting Lawrence, Guild Theater, KU Homecoming, lawrence arts center, Lawrence Beer Co, Lawrence Beer Company, prairie park nature center, Rock Chalk Rally, schaake's pumpkin patch, Sharice Davids, Theatre Lawrence, warehouse arts district, Wonder Fair

September 20, 2019

Do you feel it – that itch for something new? That urge for the different, the quirky, the unknown? Are you pulled towards excitement, entertainment, and joy? It’s important to expand your mind and experience new things – whether you have to travel near or far to do so. Even the journey can be a Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Cider Gallery, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Hall Center for the Humanities, Jungle House Goods, lawrence arts center, lucky dog outfitters, prairie park nature center, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, Theatre Lawrence, warehouse arts district, Watkins Museum of History

August 20, 2019

Every Final Weekend is special in its own way, but August has a little something extra going for it: a Monday. Yes, that’s right, folks. It’s a Final Weekend and Labor Day weekend mashup and I am so excited to show you how we are going to marry the two. Not only do you get Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Cider Gallery, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Hall Center for the Humanities, Jungle House Goods, lawrence arts center, lucky dog outfitters, prairie park nature center, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, Theatre Lawrence, warehouse arts district, Watkins Museum of History

July 17, 2019

Hello, Lawrence admirer. Have you come to find out what July’s Final Weekend holds? This month I have a little bit of a different format for you here. A gift guide for the weekend, so to speak. As always, there is something special for everyone, whether that’s your four-legged friend or your biking enthusiast. Of Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Cider Gallery, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Hall Center for the Humanities, Jungle House Goods, lawrence arts center, lucky dog outfitters, prairie park nature center, Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop, Theatre Lawrence, warehouse arts district, Watkins Museum of History

June 17, 2019

Come down and catch all the Final Friday’s action with us! I’ve said it before and I will say it again: there is something special about the energy in Lawrence on a Friday night. One of my favorite things to do is walk downtown Massachusetts Street when the people are out and about, the storefronts Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Dinner & a Movie, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, East Side Woodshop, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Johanna Winters, Ken Lassman, lawrence arts center, live music, National Trails Day, Prairie Block Party, River Rate Skate Shop, spring, The Roost, warehouse arts district

May 16, 2019

Another Final Weekend is here, and what a lovely one it will be! This weekend is special in that it has so many diverse art happenings. You have the opportunity to experience woodworking, an adult puppet show, an author talk, vintage clothing, and of course, paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, prints and more. The world of Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Dinner & a Movie, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, East Side Woodshop, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, Johanna Winters, Ken Lassman, lawrence arts center, live music, National Trails Day, Prairie Block Party, River Rate Skate Shop, spring, The Roost, warehouse arts district

April 18, 2019

I know that sometimes when the weekend arrives you just don’t know what to do with yourself. You want to relax and enjoy your time, but you also want to feel like you spent that free time wisely and somewhat productively. Never fear-I have the perfect weekend guide for you. April’s Final Weekend is seriously Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: aimee's coffeehouse, art, crystal's spot, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, free state brewing, Kansas River, lawrence arts center, live music, merchants, ondori noodle, Rockin' Red Music Fest, South Park, spring, the percolator, van go, warehouse arts district

March 18, 2019

What better way to kick off spring than with a Final Fridays weekend in beautiful Lawrence, Kansas?

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, Bon Bon, centennial park, Dig in!, disc golf, Downtown Lawrence, East Lawrence, event, Fayman Gallery, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Final Weekend, global cafe, just food, KU Theatre, Lied Center, limestone pizza, live music, Lucia Beer Garden and Grill, spring, Sunrise project, sylas and maddy's, Tallgrass Studios, The Eldridge, warehouse arts district

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