Daily
Lawrence
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KU Jazz and Commercial Music students will present The Dark Side of Oz: Re-Imagined at Liberty Hall downtown on October 29th at 7:30 p.m.—this immersive concert blends classic Pink Floyd tunes with visuals from The Wizard of Oz and honors Ozzy Osbourne with guest guitarist Lucas Parker. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Lawrence will host an Energy Conservation Fair at the Lawrence Public Library at 707 Vermont St.—the event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct 18 and is free to attend. Visitors can learn about weatherization, renewable energy, utility programs and home energy audits while picking up weatherization kits and are encouraged to ride Lawrence Transit. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Developers plan to rezone a 1.34-acre area south of the Triangle bar district near KU to demolish five buildings and build high-density housing with 48 units—city staff have recommended approval while the historic resources commission reviews design guidelines. The project aims to boost downtown density without annexing more county territory and to address existing fire hazards in the current structures. The Lawrence Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ KU's Positive Psychotherapy Clinic doubled its clinicians to provide online mental health counseling across 48 counties as data showed clients experienced improvements as early as their first session. The clinic will expand its services in the spring by adding group sessions and increasing outreach to rural areas. University of Kansas
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Watkins Museum in Lawrence has a new exhibition that explores the long history of the KU Jayhawks and Mizzou Tigers rivalry from today until March 14th—featuring rare memorabilia and free tie-in talks on December 3rd and March 4th that offer insights into KU athletics. The Lawrence Times
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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