Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
Good morning, Lawrence. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lawrence confirmed that Costco has submitted a site plan that is 33% complete and is under review for a new store. The proposed site is northwest of George Williams Way and Mercato Drive with its nearest intersection at Sixth Street and K-10 — just south of Rock Chalk Park. KSNT 27
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at KU secured a $1.9 million grant on November 3 to expand a program that helps students with intellectual disability attend college at KU in Lawrence and at partner schools including WSU Tech and Benedictine. The grant will fund teacher training, outreach and new student events—aiming to prepare nearly 50 students for college and future jobs across Kansas. University of Kansas
- ➤ KU Libraries’ LibArt program celebrated its largest-ever student art exhibition on Oct. 28 at Watson Library. The show featured 260 works from 113 students and awarded prizes to 23 entries in 14 categories — cash prizes supported by KU donors. University of Kansas
- ➤ The Lawrence school district launched a food drive at schools and the district office on 110 McDonald Drive to help students in need until Nov 19. Donors are asked to drop off shelf-stable items and local groups can join the Adopt A School Pantry project + extra donations will go to the nonprofit Just Food. The Lawrence Times
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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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Pasta Night: Pici al fumo
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made pici pasta with fumo sauce along with a variety of Italian dishes and a full wine list.
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Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations requested — Enjoy a unique pop-up dining experience featuring rotating dishes paired with exceptional wines.
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Pasta Night: Orecchiette Pugliese
4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy hand-made orecchiette with sausage and broccoli in a cozy wine bar setting.
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Final Friday at Cider Gallery
5-9 p.m. — Cider Gallery — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant local art scene with a showcase of creativity and craftsmanship.
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Lawrence Festival of Trees Public Viewing
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Maceli's Banquet Hall & Catering — $5 suggested donation — Experience the beauty of the season with festive trees and family-friendly activities.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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