Recent Stories

For 'Do-Deca-Pentathlon,' 'Mad Men' actor Mark Kelly, Lawrence is 'a second home' as Hollywood beckons
The actor, whose wife is a Lawrence native, is relishing his new role.

For KU grad Chris Allen, Lawrence looms large in music and life
It all began at Rock Chalk Revue for Chris Allen, who released an album in 2011 and now runs his own studio.

Area church choirs come together to support Habitat for Humanity at Sunday's Musicfest 2012
Expect to hear some spiritual songs at Habitat for Humanity's Musicfest 2012 on Sunday. But you can also pass the hardhat, so to speak.

Lawrence Arts Center's new concert series brings varied acts, and an early bedtime
A new concert series at the Lawrence Arts Center aims to change how people view music shows in downtown Lawrence.

Hive mind: Lawrence's Fourfire readies 'Sticky Bees'
A game designer turned pastor gets help from three members of his congregation to build a new video game for iOS.

'Stillness' comes to the Percolator
New exhibit at the Percolator is built around that moment just before artistic creation.

'The Kansas Nutcracker' comes to Lawrence Arts Center
This year's take on the Christmas classic is set during Kansas' first year of statehood.

Noise For Toys returns, ugly sweaters and all
Third-annual Toys For Tots fundraiser comes to the Bottleneck this Saturday.

Gift Professor, developed by a Lawrence company, simplifies holiday shopping
A bit stumped when it came to gift buying, Lawrence resident Tony Schmidt didn’t just go to the mall and settle on blasé run-of-the-mill presents for his loved ones. Instead, the now-president of CoolProducts.com came up with an idea to both simplify and personalize the gift-giving process: Gift Professor.