Tuesday, March 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The southbound K-10 exit ramp to West Sixth Street in Lawrence will be closed from March 12 until early June 2025 for an expansion project. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Lawrence school board unanimously approved the 2025-26 districtwide calendar, which synchronizes schedules across all school levels, increases daily instructional time, and introduces a new strategy for handling inclement weather days. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Lawrence school district plans to compensate for nine inclement weather cancellations by extending school days and adding extra days at the year's end. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Lawrence school board unanimously approved a contract for Jeanice Swift as superintendent of Lawrence Public Schools with a term from July 2023 to June 2028, and an annual salary of $235,000 plus benefits. The Lawrence Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence is using a cost-effective but potentially health-risking method, CIPP, for repairing sewer pipes, despite concerns over chemical emissions. The Lawrence Times
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Dust City Opera Live at Replay Lounge
Dust City Opera will perform live at the Replay Lounge in Lawrence, KS.
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Lucy Kaplansky Concert
Lucy Kaplansky will perform live at the Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence.
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Ad Astra Running Irish Mile Race
The Irish Mile is a one-mile race held on historic Massachusetts Street during the St. Patrick’s Day parade, featuring a competitive prize purse.
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Clarence Tilton Live at Replay Lounge
Clarence Tilton will perform live at Replay Lounge in Lawrence, providing an engaging musical experience for attendees.
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Marc Scibilia Concert
8 PM - 12 AM | The Bottleneck | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy an evening filled with captivating music by Marc Scibilia.
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Concert: Messiaen's 'Quartet for the End of Time'
7-8:30 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $15 entry — Experience a profound performance of Messiaen's masterpiece presented by talented students from the University of Kansas.
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The Main Squeeze Live Performance
7 p.m. – 12 a.m. — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience a raging funk journey from the vibrant band hailing from Bloomington, Indiana.
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Film Screening of Thank You Very Much
7-9 p.m. | Lawrence Arts Center | $10 | Enjoy the provocative documentary about comedian Andy Kaufman's unique comedic style at this local festival screening.
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Douglas County Market of Farms
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Discover local meat, eggs, honey, and more from Kansas farms at this vibrant market.
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Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Kansas Jayhawks Baseball Game
The Kansas Jayhawks baseball team competes against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Hoglund Ballpark in Lawrence, KS.
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