Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
Good morning, Lawrence.
🏘️ Community
Buddy is a small, shy Lab mix who arrived at the Lawrence Humane Society six months ago and now needs a foster or permanent home due to rising anxiety—he is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped— and his adoption fee is $150; people can visit the shelter at 1805 E.
19th St. daily from noon to 6 p.m.
Food banks in Lawrence are preparing for shutdown impacts that may limit supplies and stretch resources.
Managers are updating distribution plans—aiming to help residents get food if support is reduced.
🎭 Culture
The Watkins Museum will open an exhibit on Oct.
23 that honors Lawrence-born Black vaudeville actor George ‘Nash’ Walker by featuring photographs, documents, and recordings as part of a new biography by Daniel Atkinson — his influence on American theater is highlighted in this detailed display. A separate guided Black History tour will stop at the home Walker built for his mother on Nov. 2.
🎓 Education
KU Libraries honored University of Kansas professors Jeffrey Girard and Rami Zeedan with the 2025 Shulenburger Award for Innovation and Advocacy in Scholarly Communication on October 21st — an honor for their work in sharing research openly.
They received the award — Girard for his open research tools and Zeedan for launching an open journal and free textbook.
🎉 Lawrence Events
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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.
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.
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.
Breese Organizational Wellness Volunteer Managers Hybrid Conference
8 AM – 5 PM — Cider Gallery — Free entry — A conference focusing on organizational wellness for volunteer managers.
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.
Pinkshift Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Bottleneck — Cost info not provided — Experience a night of dynamic music with Pinkshift.
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.
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.
Pasta Night: Pici alla Carbonara
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Savor hand-made pici pasta with a classic carbonara sauce crafted from local ingredients.
Pasta Night: Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required for dinner service — Enjoy authentic house-made gnocchi baked in tomato passata with mozzarella.
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