Good morning, Lawrence.

KU School of Music will celebrate its 50-year piano program with a special concert at 5 p.m. on March 29 at the Lied Center and a master class on March 28 at Swarthout Recital Hall (honoring Professor emeritus Richard Angeletti).

Eighteen University of Kansas students volunteered in Colorado Springs over winter break, helping local groups like Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity, United Way and Food to Power by building homes, assembling food bags and tending urban gardens.

KU faculty may apply for the Senior Administrative Fellows Program for 2026-27 to build leadership skills from a select group of peers — the program offers twice-monthly leadership meetings and applications are due by Monday, Apr.

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City commissioners approved future tax incentives to offset development costs at Floret Hill, a 121-unit permanently affordable housing project on the west side near Kansas Highway 10 (close to Langston Hughes Elementary and the Lawrence Loop trail system); developers anticipate starting construction soon with units available to rent mid-2027.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Savor a special lasagne and enjoy house-made pasta with an array of authentic Italian sauces each week.