Good morning, Lawrence.

Haskell Indian Nations University students will present 'Wounspe Wanktya—A College Education' Friday, Apr.

17 in the Haskell Auditorium at 2425 Choctaw Ave, where an all-Native cast offers a heartwarming off-book play based on their own college experiences—A Q&A with playwright Alexandra Hesbrook Ramier will follow.

The City of Lawrence has installed 'Inclusion Starts with the Heart,' a new public art sculpture in South Park near Massachusetts and North Park streets; the 70-80 pound piece, built with input from over 100 community members, will be on display until August 2026.

The University of Kansas School of Business hosted the sixth KU Professional Selling Program/King’s Hawaiian Sales Competition in Lawrence April 7-8, where 15 teams from across the country competed in speed-selling and team case rounds; the University of Iowa team won first place.

Jennifer Vardeman, director at UH’s Jack J.

Valenti School of Communication, is the final candidate in KU’s Journalism and Mass Communications dean search. She will present her ideas on April 16 from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. at 1020 Capitol Federal Hall, with feedback accepted until April 21.

KU Field Station will host the grand opening of Rice Woodland Trail (the first public trail at Baldwin Woods Forest Preserve) on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the trailhead (1727 North 500 Road) in Baldwin City; the trail will be open daily until dusk.

The City of Lawrence announced that 9th Street will be closed through Mississippi Street starting Monday, April 20 for the final phase of the Jayhawk Watershed project.

Contractors will complete 250 feet of storm tunnel, with traffic detoured to 6th Street and transit stops updated to support local business.

City commissioners voted Tuesday to pause the clawback of $558,000 from Bert Nash to allow more time to secure funding for supportive housing.

The board deferred the recommendation for six months as the center works with the housing authority at Rockledge Road and W. Sixth St.

A KU study of dream reports (from over 500 people) found that more fear in dreams was linked to a worse morning mood while experiencing both fear and joy predicted fewer negative feelings; the research was published Tue, Apr.

14 and may help explain how we process emotions.

Swan Lake Performance

7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of love and betrayal through magnificent ballet performances.

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.

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.

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.

Swan Lake Performance

7 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience the timeless beauty of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet, Swan Lake.

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.

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.

Melissa Etheridge Concert

8 PM — Liberty Hall — Tickets from $551 — Experience a night of rock and roll with Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge.

Embroidery on Postcards and Photographs

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Cost includes materials — Create a unique work of art as you transform photographs and postcards through embroidery.

Pasta Night: Lasagne Bianco

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Enjoy house-made pasta with a special ragú bianco this week.