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Monday, May 4th, 2026

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Ken Lassman begins his weekly nature update on the Kaw Valley Almanac today by noting local cycles—like a carpenter bee sipping nectar from spider milkweed at Lexington Park—that highlight Lawrence’s natural heritage.  The Lawrence Times

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Melissa Etheridge Concert

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

    Wed, 5/6/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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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.

    Tue, 5/12/26

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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.

    Fri, 5/15/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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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.

    Mon, 5/18/26

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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.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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  • 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.

    Mon, 5/25/26

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  • 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.

    Tue, 5/26/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 5/29/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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