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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

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

May 31, 2019

Here in Lawrence we’re incredibly lucky because we have so many great spots for animal lovers of all ages to get their fix—without bringing home a new family member! Here are a few of our favorites.

Filed Under: Family Fun Tagged With: Baker Wetlands, Clinton Lake, family, freezing moo, ladybird diner, Laugh Out Loud, Lawrence, lawrence arts center, Lawrence city band, Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, Lawrence Public Library, Sunfire Ceramics, sylas and maddy's, terrebonne, the burger stand, Theatre Lawrence, Watkins Museum of History

November 1, 2018

Lawrence is a magical place all year long-mythical birds reign supreme in collegiate realms and history blooms from the very bricks of the sidewalks. But when the frost starts creeping in and the holiday lights start twinkling across the rooftops, something special happens. It’s as if the town turns into a life-size snow globe. The Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Family Fun, History & Heritage Tagged With: art, Downtown Lawrence, event, Festival of Trees, Holiday Arts Weekend, Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Holidays, lawrence arts center, Lecompton, liberty hall, Lied Center, Midland Railway, Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Polar Express, Santa Rescue, Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm, Theatre Lawrence, Watkins Museum of History, Winter

August 23, 2018

Free State Festival began seven years ago. It was the seedling of an idea that has since fought to put down roots, gain some footing, and offer a space in the community to recognize ideas, film, music and art. The festival scaled back last year after issues with funding made it almost impossible to put Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Live Music Tagged With: art, Cheech Marin, Downtown Lawrence, event, film, film festival, Free State Festival, ideas, JC Brooks, lawrence arts center, live music, music, South Park, Watkins Museum of History

July 16, 2018

  So you’re looking for one last summer hurrah, eh? Nothing too crazy or too far away, something easy-going and flexible. You want to bring the whole family, so you need some well-rounded entertainment. It’s going to be hot, so an indoor activity or two would be much appreciated. You want to eat some good Read More …

Filed Under: Arts & Culture Tagged With: art, DeBruce Center, Downtown Lawrence, event, Final Friday, Final Fridays, Kansas Repertory Theatre, KU Theatre, lawrence arts center, Watkins Museum of History

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