Good morning, Lawrence.

The City of Lawrence will host a free opening reception and guided walking tour of the Unmistakable Public Art Exhibition on Final Friday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. in South Park at 1141 Massachusetts Street — community members may also explore the artworks anytime with the Otocast mobile app.

The University Press of Kansas launched Plainspoken Books, a new nonfiction imprint that focuses on Midwest stories for national conversations—its debut title, Whirlwind by Bill Kurtis, is set to publish in September.

Further releases will showcase regional voices and expand the imprint's collection.

Union members from the school district met with board members Monday to demand a living wage for education support specialists, with over 140 supporters signing in support.

Board members said they can do more as negotiations continue and the next meeting is set for today from 5 to 7 p.m. at district offices—McDonald Drive.

The Lawrence school board voted unanimously Monday to add esports in middle and high schools with a plan that may cost up to $66,000 over three years from capital funds — teams will start practice in November and compete from December to January.

Entrepreneur and KU alum Elyce Arons, co-founder of the Kate Spade and Frances Valentine brands, will return to campus on September 26 for a fireside chat at 2 p.m. at the Burge Union — she will also sign her New York Times best-selling book and join other campus events including a KU vs. Cincinnati game and a campus tour.

Kansas baseball announced two exhibition games in October as the Jayhawks will play Bradley on October 11th and host Kansas State on October 25th.

The team ended a strong season with a 43 to 17 record — reaching its first NCAA Tournament since 2014 and setting the stage for these fall matchups.

Food Business Start-Up Summit

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — One Riverfront Plaza Parking — Cost info not specified — Engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a hands-on retreat to tackle your food business challenges.

Vegetarian Lasagne & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Savor layers of homemade vegetarian lasagne paired with exquisite wine flights in a delightful pop-up dining experience.

Kanimecon Lawrence - Anime & Game Fest

9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Douglas County Fairgrounds — Registration Required — Celebrate anime, tabletop games, and video games at this fan-run festival in Lawrence.

Pasta Night: Pesto alla Trapanese

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Savor house-made pasta with classic Sicilian pesto served on linguine.

Mdou Moctar Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost not mentioned — Experience the unique sounds of Mdou Moctar in an intimate venue setting.

James Koan III Live Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Studio 901 House Concert Series — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience a soulful evening with James Koan III's intimate live performance.

David Luther Live at The Oread Hotel

6-10 p.m. — The Oread Hotel — Cost info not provided — Enjoy an intimate solo acoustic performance in the historic Oread Hotel.

Orchard Nights Volunteer Experience

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free entry — Discover and taste a variety of fruits while volunteering at the orchard.

Pasta Night: Pappardelle al Cinghiale

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner — Indulge in house-made pappardelle with authentic Tuscan wild boar ragú.

Alestorm Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Granada — $65-$225 — Celebrate the spirit of pirate metal with a lively performance from Alestorm.