Daily
Lawrence
Monday, June 1st, 2026
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of June.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence PRIDE will host its annual parade beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6 at Seventh and Massachusetts with a free block party at South Park and an adult after party at Granada — a kickoff event for adults will take place Friday, June 5 at Lucia. The Lawrence Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Matt Teagarden of the Kansas Livestock Association told KCTV5 that rising beef costs stem from higher input prices and supply issues for ranchers + factors that could raise prices in local stores. His interview sheds light on challenges the industry faces today. KCTV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Milkweeds bloom today as Ken Lassman (a local naturalist) launches his weekly Kaw Valley Almanac update, noting how these seasonal cycles support monarch caterpillars and tie current nature sightings to patterns observed by early settlers. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas baseball is heading to its first Super Regional in program history after a strong season, and the team will compete in the regional tournament later this week. KCTV
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Articulated Figures Workshop
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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