Daily
Lawrence
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University professor Kristen Baum is using solar-powered radio tags on monarch butterflies hatched in Lawrence to track their spring migration; the new technology will help her team confirm migration patterns (including key stopover sites) to support local conservation efforts. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas baseball hosted its first NCAA regional last Friday in Lawrence — filling the stadium with fans including hundreds in temporary seats as the team beat its opponent 6-3. KCTV
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Articulated Figures Workshop
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create and design unique posable figures using die-cut components and mixed media.
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Wearable Art Earrings Workshop
9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Class fees apply — Create unique earrings using mixed media with friends during this fun morning workshop.
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Therapeutic Breathwork Introduction
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Be Moved Studio — Free entry — Explore the connection between breathwork, emotional healing, and personal transformation in a guided experience.
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Cyanotypes at the Wetlands
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee applies — Create stunning art using nature with the ancient cyanotype technique.
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Small Town Urban Sketching Class
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Explore historic architecture and learn urban sketching techniques in a creative outdoor setting.
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Alex Meixner Polka Party
4-8 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds - Building 21 — Suggested donation of $10 — Dance the evening away with music from Grammy-nominated Alex Meixner and family-friendly fun.
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Organza Flower Accessories Workshop
9 AM – 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee includes all materials — Create stunning organza flowers for accessories and gift toppers in a fun, hands-on workshop.
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Levee Sketching Field Trip
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free — Explore the scenic Kaw River while sketching nature and learn Japanese book binding.
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Painting with Nature
1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Light snacks provided — Explore nature-inspired art techniques and create a unique book of sketches with natural dyes.
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Kansas Sunflowers Workshop
9 AM - 12 PM — ART EMERGENCY — Materials provided — Create unique sunflower brooches or barrettes from an 1800's Kansas Atlas.
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