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Thursday, October 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Garage Beer announced a Beer-B-Q collab with Kansas City's Rufus Teague and formed a partnership with Guy's Snacks—new products from the brewery will launch soon.  KCTV

CULTURE NEWS

  • The City of Lawrence invites local artists to submit qualifications to design a new mural on the west-facing wall of the Vermont Street Parking Garage at 725 Vermont St. The chosen artist or team will receive a $5,500 commission—submissions are due November 16th at 11:00 p.m.  City of Lawrence
  • Liberty Hall celebrates its centennial with a screening of Phantom of the Opera—accompanied live by local pianist Kyle Naig, who will use hand-noted cues from the original score. The film runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct 19 at 644 Massachusetts St and honors the building’s historic opera house past.  The Lawrence Times

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Seven candidates are running for three Lawrence school board seats as they answer questions about their experience and views on issues like bullying and discipline (responses were gathered before early voting began on Oct. 15). Voters will cast their ballots in person on Nov. 4.  The Lawrence Times
  • Bestselling author Margaret Renkl will deliver the Fall 2025 Spencer Lecture in conversation with poet and KU professor Megan Kaminski at Liberty Hall at 7 p.m. on Nov. 3 while community members can join her for a native prairie visit from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Akin Prairie.  University of Kansas

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Pasta Night: Tagliatelle con Bolognese Bianco

    4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy house-made pasta with a rotating authentic Italian sauce each week.

    Sat, 10/18/25

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  • Pasta Night: Agnolotti del plin

    4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made agnolotti and authentic Italian sauces weekly.

    Tue, 10/21/25

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  • Tyler Halverson Live

    7-9:30 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy an evening of live music with Tyler Halverson in a vibrant local venue.

    Thu, 10/23/25

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  • Sweet Vignette Jewelry Workshop

    1-4 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Cost of materials included — Make a unique brooch or pendant with layers of ribbon, beads, and fabric scraps.

    Sat, 10/25/25

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  • Art Grants and Residencies Workshop

    6:30-8 p.m. — ART EMERGENCY — Free for members, $10 for non-members — Discover how to secure art grants and residencies with insights from local artist Kim Brook.

    Tue, 10/28/25

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  • Breese Organizational Wellness Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference

    8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — A conference focusing on organizational wellness for volunteer managers.

    Wed, 10/29/25

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  • The Unteachables Comedy Tour

    8-11 p.m. — Liberty Hall — Cash only — Enjoy a night of laughs at this all-ages comedy show in the heart of Lawrence.

    Sat, 11/1/25

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  • Pinkshift Concert

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.

    Sun, 11/2/25

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  • Daniel Donato Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Granada — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of live music with Daniel Donato at a local favorite venue.

    Thu, 11/6/25

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  • Rexx Life Raj Concert

    8:00-9:30 PM — The Bottleneck — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Rexx Life Raj in a popular local venue.

    Fri, 11/7/25

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