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Lawrence
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Off-Site Art Space hosts a posthumous exhibition celebrating textile artist Becky Johnson, featuring communal weaving on her programmed floor loom. The gallery is open 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (closing reception Friday, Jan. 30, 5 to 8 p.m.) where visitors help create a lasting piece for her family. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Alex Red Corn will serve as Haskell Indian Nations University's temporary president as the search for a permanent leader continues. Announced Monday, he comes from KU where he led a project funded by a grant to recruit Native teachers and advance tribal sovereignty. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city invites residents to an open house on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library Room B to review Watson Park’s potential listing on the Lawrence Register of Historic Places; a public meeting for comments is scheduled for Feb. 19 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. City of Lawrence
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ New research from the University of Kansas shows that taller, leaner golfers with greater jumping ability generated faster swings, according to tests conducted on Monday, Jan. 26. The study (with 21 golfers) created load velocity profiles to help coaches plan strength and power training. University of Kansas
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Arizona Wildcats at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets required — Witness the exciting clash between Arizona and Kansas with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant filling the arena.
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Pasta Night: Tortellini in Brodo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made tortellini in broth and a taste of authentic Italian cuisine each week.
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2026 Lawrence Polar Plunge
11 a.m. — Billy Mills Middle School — Registration fee required — Take a chilly dip to support Special Olympics Kansas and make a difference.
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Houston Cougars at Kansas Jayhawks Basketball
8-10 p.m. — Allen Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of Kansas Jayhawk Basketball with the iconic 'Rock. Chalk. Jayhawk!' chant.
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Pasta Night: Gnocchi di Coniglio
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made ricotta gnocchi with braised rabbit complemented by a full wine list.
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Seam Finishes Discussion
1-2 a.m. — Dillon's at 6th & Wakarusa — Free entry — Engage in a friendly sewing discussion sharing seam finish techniques and ideas.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You will never be able to escape from your heart. So it's better to listen to what it has to say.
~ Paulo Coelho
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