Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
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🎭 Culture
Barry Fitzgerald will show 14 new paintings called House Plants that mix houses, plants and human forms.
The works will be on view from May 3 to July 19 at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery at Bethany College in Lindsborg.
🎓 Education
The University of Kansas nominated Levi O'Connor from Louisburg for the Beinecke Scholarship, which awards $30,000 for graduate study and $5,000 in his senior year.
The nomination, handled by the Center for Undergraduate Research, will see award recipients announced in June.
KU junior Wyatt Vaughn was named a 2026 Udall Scholar for his leadership in public service and research.
He studies chemical engineering plus creative writing, and his award honors commitment to Native healthcare and environmental stewardship with access to the Udall Alumni Network and a four-day scholar orientation in Tucson.
KU Libraries has selected three faculty and staff to join Sprints Week from May 18–22 at Watson Library (room 340), where they will work with librarians on course design and research projects and later showcase their work on May 22.
Each participant receives a $1,000 stipend and brings expertise in anthropology, biology, and academic advising.
KU students returned to Stephenson Hall Friday afternoon after spending the week in temporary housing following severe storms that caused flooding and structural damage.
University officials said engineers assessed repairs to ensure students' safe return for the spring semester (residents experienced multiple moves and ongoing repair challenges).
🎉 Lawrence Events
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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.
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.
LAG Members’ Monthly Critique Coffee Hour
9:30-11:00 a.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Bring your drink and enjoy constructive feedback on your artwork.
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.
Mapping the Heart Art Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Explore mixed media to honor significant places on our planet.
5K Home Run for Family Promise
8:30-10:00 a.m. — South Park Gazebo — Benefiting local children — Participate in a fun run to support families in need.
Pasta Night: Cacio e pepe
5-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Indulge in house-made pasta featuring the classic Cacio e pepe sauce alongside a variety of other delicious offerings.
Pop-Up Filet Mignon Evening
5-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $40 per person — Enjoy a delightful filet mignon dinner paired with a curated wine experience.
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