Good morning, Lawrence.

Residents near 18th and Highland sheltered in place after crews began repairing a broken gas line—located near the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum—to ensure safety.

The Watkins Museum honors 25 years of local philanthropy with a new exhibition that spotlights founder Tensie Oldfather’s role and features text panels, photos, and an art bench made by Van Go artists—visitors can see it free in the Community Gallery until Dec.

31. The museum welcomes guests Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Lawrence school board approved a 3% raise for district administrators and contracted about $575K in design and planning services for an expansion at Langston Hughes Elementary at its Monday meeting.

The project, which will add new classrooms and improve facilities, is set to proceed following public engagement—efforts aimed at easing overcrowding—while construction is now scheduled for summer 2027.

University of Kansas researcher Nancy Brady and her team used a tool to measure pre-speech communication in infants with Down, Angelman, and Fragile X, as well as a low-risk control group, in a study published on November 10 (involving 72 families using home video kits).

The research may help guide earlier interventions when infants show limited language complexity.

Haskell’s free symposium on Children’s Health and Climate Change will host health and climate scientists from Nov.

13 to Nov. 14 to discuss how water affects wellness and climate risks while engaging students to consider careers in public and environmental health — the event features a medicine and environmental health career fair, a poster session, a banquet, and panels on topics including food sovereignty and mental health.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lawrence Public Library Event

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Lawrence Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy an evening in coordination with The Raven Book Store featuring local guests.

Champagne Wine Dinner with Ken Baker

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — $85 per person plus wine costs — Explore the versatility of Champagne through a curated dinner menu featuring unique pairings.

Pop-Up Dinner & Wine Experience

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Walk-ins welcome — Enjoy a rotating dish and explore discounted wine flights in a lively atmosphere.

Pasta Night: Spaghetti alla Chitarra

4:30-9 p.m. — Pane e Vino Wine Bar & Academy — Reservations required — Enjoy house-made spaghetti with a spicy tomato sauce and polpettini at this weekly Italian culinary showcase.