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Lawrence
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Justice Matters will hold its annual assembly Sunday, April 26 at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel (200 McDonald Drive) to promote a Nurse-Family Partnership program that pairs low-income first-time moms with home visiting nurses to help reduce childhood trauma linked to poverty. The Lawrence Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fork & Tumbler on Ninth Street in Lawrence will end restaurant service on Saturday, May 2 because road closures from the Jayhawk Watershed Project disrupt access, but it will offer catering and chef services. The restaurant remains open until then at 616 W. Ninth St with six dinner services. The Lawrence Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KU Bales Choral Society will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. May 3 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on Bob Billings Parkway. The concert—featuring Mozart’s Requiem and Ave Verum Corpus—will include KU faculty, students, and visiting musicians led by Wolfgang Reisinger. University of Kansas
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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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LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour
9:30-11:00 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Bring your drink and enjoy constructive feedback on your artwork.
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Live Performance by Babyfxce E
11 AM – 11 PM — The Granada — Ticket prices vary — Catch the high-energy hip-hop vibe with Babyfxce E's captivating stage presence.
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Mapping the Heart Art Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Explore mixed media to honor significant places on our planet.
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