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Lawrence
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Celebration of Life service for Dr. John 'Connor' Thellman (age 30) will be held at Juniper Hill Farm on Saturday, April 25. The gathering starts at 3:00 p.m. with the service at 3:30 p.m. and will include a reception while donations to KMHD are encouraged in lieu of flowers. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Lawrence High School students earned gold medals in the national Scholastic Art Awards, where judges reviewed 135,000 works+winners include Albaugh, who will study architecture at KU, Jay, a junior set to attend Pratt Institute this summer, Scholtz with a kinetic jewelry piece, and Roberts for her multimedia work Anxiety. The Lawrence Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence residents are invited to attend the second annual Haskell Wetlands Day on Friday, Apr. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tecumseh Hall on Haskell Indian Nations University’s campus (focus: protecting the Wakarusa River Valley through art, writing, and science). The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews will close parts of Mass Street on Monday through Wednesday for crosswalk repairs and eastbound 19th Street from Massachusetts to Barker for storm sewer work, with detours provided until work wraps up by Apr. 27, while contractors close Eisenhower Drive at Carson Drive on Thursday for street maintenance. City of Lawrence
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Easter Brunch Celebration
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Rock & Hawk Sports Bar and Grill — Adults $49, Children $16.99 — Delight in a festive Easter brunch with classic favorites and a delectable dessert spread.
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the enchanting ballet classic, Swan Lake, at Liberty Hall.
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of love and betrayal through magnificent ballet performances.
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Pure Chaos Comedy Featuring Amber Singletary
9-11 p.m. — Eighth Street Tap Room — Check website for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with HBO writer Amber Singletary and local comedians.
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Whitecaps FC 2 at Sporting Kansas City II
7-9 p.m. — Rock Chalk Park — Check the latest MLS Next Pro showdown between Sporting KC II and Vancouver Whitecaps II.
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Guild Members’ Meeting
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Art Emergency — Free entry — Connect with fellow artists in the Lawrence Art Guild community at this engaging meeting.
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Swan Lake Performance
7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, Swan Lake.
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Grace Ives Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bottleneck — $49 — Experience live music from Grace Ives in an intimate setting at Lawrence's popular venue.
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Joyce Manor Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Tickets range from $58-$235 — Catch Joyce Manor live in concert for an unforgettable night of music.
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