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Lawrence
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The KU School of Music announced its 101st annual Vespers concert with two free performances—one on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center in Lawrence and one on Dec. 5 at Yardley Hall in Overland Park; tickets will be available in late October through the respective box offices. Audience members must reserve seating through the Midwest Trust Center Box Office. University of Kansas
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Douglas County commissioners voted 5-0 to allow environmental testing for a proposed solar farm on Grant Township land—despite opposition by the township board and affected property owners. The county will seek judicial review and, if the injunction is lifted, Evergy will have until Oct. 22 to complete a six-week testing period. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Lawrence Police Department will soon collect expired and unused medications from the public on Saturday, October 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—the sheriff’s office will use its drive-thru dropoff site at the courthouse while the police department will collect at its West Lawrence headquarters. The Lawrence Times
- ➤ Planning commissioners on Wednesday, October 22nd, approved a request from New Boston Crossing developers for a project that will include a sports complex and mixed-use space for entertainment, hotels, apartments and open space — the plan follows years of revisions. The amendment will next go to the Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission for review — public comments raised concerns about environmental impact and local heritage. The Lawrence Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Wednesday's Big 12 Media Days, Bill Self said he was unsure how good the Jayhawks would be this season and that he needed more time to assess the team's performance. KCTV
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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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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.
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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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Pasta Night: Butternut Squash Ravioli
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations recommended — Enjoy house-made butternut squash ravioli in a cozy wine bar setting.
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