Good morning, Lawrence.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.