Arts & Culture
Couple Brings Fresh Ideas to Troost
Rashaun Clark grew up at 41st Street and Bellefontaine Avenue, a few blocks from where she and her husband are raising their three young daughters. Growing up, Rashaun felt like fast-food options were the only choice for eating out. More than a decade later, her daughters are growing up in a restaurant that serves vegan…
The Weekend Starts Today
With St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, you may be thinking about a thoughtful, in-depth contemplation of Irish culture. You might explore the literary brilliance of Joyce, Yeats and Wilde, then grab a copy of “From the Bottom Up: The Story of the Irish in Kansas City” by Pat O’Neill. You will do all of this,…
Lawrence Public Library’s Edible Book Challenge & Other Weekend Possibilities
Think of it as a pop-up book that you can eat. The Lawrence Public Library (707 Vermont St., Lawrence, Kansas) is hosting its 2017 Edible Book Challenge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. The idea is to reimagine your favorite title as a dish or cake or whatever food makes sense. You have…
(Not Actually) 12 Things To Do During the Big 12 Tournament
If you are in town for the men’s Big 12 Tournament, even if you’ve only come from as far as Lawrence, Kansas, welcome. While you’re watching the games, this Official Big 12 Media Guide might come in handy. While you’re not watching the games, or should your team get unexpectedly trounced, we’ve got a few…
Sympathetic Vibrations | Sparking Innovation Through Collaboration
What happens when you give a group of musical and visual artists free reign to collaborate and create something new and cutting edge, as well as a prestigious venue in which to perform it? That’s the question that Peter Anthony and Will Funk are asking this weekend at the premiere of their months-long labor, “Light +…