Good morning, Lawrence.

On a sunny Saturday at the wetlands, a green heron soared overhead as Debbie Baker and Kelly Barth of the Lawrence Bird Alliance led a local birdwatching outing— the group offers starter packs from the public library and plans field trips, including one at 8:00 a.m. Sept.

20.

Nominations are open for the 25th annual Phoenix Awards—this milestone event honors local artistic achievement with 10 award categories plus a Creative Spaces Award and has an extended deadline to Friday, October 31 at 4:00 p.m. City officials invite residents to nominate deserving local artists, educators, and organizations.

Lawrence Public Library will host Booktoberfest for adult readers with events that include book trivia, an after-hours scavenger hunt, film discussions, and a screening of 'Rebel with a Clause' featuring documentary subject Ellen Jovin.

The series starts on Sept.28 at Liberty Hall—events are free and will run through Oct.25 with preregistration encouraged.

The Kansas Board of Regents named five University of Kansas professors Faculty of the Year on Sept.

17 for their work in teaching, research and service to our community—Vitaly Chernetsky, David O. Johnson, Dinesh Pal Mudaranthakam, Laurie Steen and Sufi Mary Thomas.

The University of Kansas and KU Endowment will host an event on Sept.

26 at 3 p.m.—on the west hillside overlooking Potter Lake—to celebrate its renewal with remarks by Chancellor Douglas A. Girod and a cardboard boat regatta that kicks off the LaunchKU fundraising campaign.

KU and Big 12 foe Arizona State are in discussions to play the first college football game in London—if an agreement is reached, the game will be scheduled for a future date.

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.

Cider Gallery Event

1-8 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Explore a versatile event space perfect for social gatherings and artistic showcases.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy a fun evening featuring delicious pop-up dishes and curated wine flights.

Pasta Night: Spaghetti alla Carbonara

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor house-made spaghetti alla carbonara with local ingredients alongside an authentic Italian experience.

Orchard Nights Volunteer Experience

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Lawrence Community Orchard — Free entry — Discover the joys of seasonal fruit while volunteering at the community orchard.

Pasta Night: Lasagne

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Indulge in house-made lasagne with a choice of meat or vegetarian sauces, plus a full wine list.

Jadu Heart Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Cost details unavailable — Experience an electrifying performance by Jadu Heart at one of Lawrence's favorite venues.