Good morning, Lawrence.

Kelly Werts, a multi-instrumentalist from Junction City, was nominated to the Kansas Music Hall of Fame for the class of 2025—he will be honored at Liberty Hall in Lawrence on Nov.

22. This nomination follows nearly 30 years of performing traditional and acoustic music across the Midwest.

Free State High School will host an open house to celebrate 10 years of its prairie restoration project on August 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the prairie behind the football stadium at 4700 Overland Drive—tours by teachers and local experts will explain the restoration and donations will support its care.

County Clerk Jamie Shew said about 1.6% of voters have cast ballots in the city primary, with 583 in-person votes and about 430 advance ballots returned so far.

Lawrence voters can still cast ballots at drop boxes or in person before Tuesday’s election.

Governor Kelly signed a proclamation making August No-Kill Shelter Month to boost efforts to save Kansas pets by aiming for at least 90% of animals to leave shelters alive—Best Friends Animal Society praised the move and urged locals to work together.

Art Guild Office Hours

9-11 a.m. — Art Emergency — Free entry — Meet the Guild President, bring questions, or share ideas for the Lawrence Art Guild.

2025 Construction Safety Conference

8 AM – 9 PM — Burge Union — Join experts in discussing vital safety practices and trends in construction.

Initial Meetup at the Library

12-1 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Explore fun tabletop games in a welcoming environment.

KU English Meeting

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Engage in discussions and activities centered around English literature and language.

Tabletop Gaming at The Dragon's Hoard

12:30-3:30 p.m. — The Dragon's Hoard — Free entry — Dive into a variety of fun and easy-to-learn tabletop games with fellow enthusiasts.

Guild Members’ Meeting

6:30-8:30 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free entry — Engage with local artists and discuss community projects in a creative space.

Pasta Night: Cacio e Pepe

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta with a classic Roman cheese and pepper sauce.

Native Lands - Elderberry Class

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Merc Co+op — Proceeds support a local cause — Discover the culinary and ecological benefits of Kansas native plants with local expert Courtney Masterson.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested for parties of 4 or more — Enjoy a special pop-up dinner with wine pairings and a curated tasting experience.

Articulated Figures Workshop

1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Class fee required — Create unique posable figures using die-cut components and unleash your creativity.