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Lawrence
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ric Averill and company will host a staged reading of Fire Messiah: A Community Musical of Miracles to let locals help shape the production; the event will be held Monday, April 20 at Theatre Lawrence (4660 Bauer Farm Drive) at 7 p.m. Admission is free with donations accepted. The Lawrence Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KU junior Nora Jennings has been named a finalist for the 2026 Harry S. Truman Scholarship after an interview on Wednesday; the prestigious award honors her public service + community engagement, and winners will be announced later this month. University of Kansas
- ➤ Lawrence High School’s Career and Technical Education students showcased their yearlong projects at the fourth Innovation Expo on Wednesday night, featuring culinary displays, live painting, and biomedical demos + hands-on learning that highlight real career pathways. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ KU professor Lisa Dieker co-edited a book that takes a full-systems approach — pairing research and policy to address the special education workforce shortage by detailing recruitment, preparation and retention strategies. The volume was presented at AERA in Los Angeles on April 9 and offers tools for educators and policymakers. University of Kansas
- ➤ Haskell and KU students will showcase research from muskrat populations to earthquake frequency at the 26th annual student symposium tomorrow from 4-5:30 p.m. at Stidham Union on Haskell campus. The Lawrence Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence hosts free Earth Day events over two weekends, including a riverbank cleanup on Apr. 18 at North Second + Locust, an Earth Day fair at South Park, a fairy house building session at the library on Apr. 24, and a bird walk on Apr. 25 at Baker Wetlands. The Lawrence Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A section of U.S. 59 south of Lawrence will operate with one lane in each direction starting Monday, Apr. 20 and lasting until early September due to the K-10/South Lawrence Trafficway expansion, and southbound drivers must use the detour via W. 31st Street plus Haskell Avenue for eastbound K-10 access. The Lawrence Times
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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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Melissa Etheridge Concert
8 PM — Liberty Hall — Tickets from $551 — Experience a night of rock and roll with Grammy-winning artist Melissa Etheridge.
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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.
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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.
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Coq au Vin & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $28 — Delight in a classic Burgundian dish paired with exquisite wine flights.
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