Lawrence, Kansas Visitor Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

08 EXPERIENCE LAWRENCELawrence is a treat for the senses. Explore the sights and sounds of historic Downtown, the KU campus and Lawrence’s lively arts scene. Expect the unexpected.

12 EXPLORE DOUGLAS COUNTYFiery history and rural charm await you in our neigh-boring towns of Lecompton, Eudora and Baldwin City, just minutes away.

14 GO PLAYFeel the urge to get outdoors? Golf, swim, boat, bird watch, camp or skate. When you’re finished, take a break in one of Lawrence’s 50 parks.

17 LAWRENCE’S FIERY HISTORYIt’s been said that Lawrence was born out of purely political reasons. That volatile past has shaped the community of today.

19 SHOPPINGThe shopping scene in Lawrence is vast and varied. Small specialty shops and large department stores offer anything and everything you might need or want in an atmosphere that’s uniquely Lawrence.

24 VISIT THE COUNTRYJust a few miles past the city limits, Lawrence and Douglas County offer a hands-on country experience for the farmer in all of us.

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28 Restaurants

32 Calendar of Events

48 Accommodations

51 Transportation

52 Maps

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2008-09 Lawrence Visitor Guide is an annual publication of the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Make the Lawrence Visitor Information Center your first stop in Lawrence.

The center’s friendly volunteers can help you plan your stay with personal-

ized assistance. You can also view the film and

learn about the dramatic history that shaped Lawrence into the vibrant

community it is today. The center is located in a renovated Union Pacific

train depot at North Second and Locust Streets, just north of Downtown

Lawrence across the Kansas River Bridge. An average of 100 freight trains

still pass by the Visitor Center each day. The Lawrence Visitor Information

Center is also a Sunflower Broadband wireless hotspot.

Other information available at the center includes:

Free 25-minute docudrama film about Lawrence’s fiery history Quantrill’s Raid, Old West Lawrence, historic cemeteries,

historic trails, Underground Railroad self-guided tours John Brown of Kansas historic tour Local biking and hiking trail map Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit information Haskell Indian Nations University information and historic walking tour University of Kansas information Information on Northeast Kansas sites & attractions

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Lawrence population: 82,000 (est.)

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Lawrence’s “sister cities:” Eutin, GermanyHiratsuka, Japan

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January Avg. High: 38 / Low: 17July Avg. High: 90 / Low: Annual Avg. Snowfall: 21”Annual Avg. Precipitation: 39”

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Lawrence is located 45 miles west of Kansas City and 25 miles east of Topeka on I-70 and Kansas Hwy. 10.

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Uniquely inviting, yet cosmopolitan for its size, Lawrence presents a wide array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. For the most current information on exhibits and events log on to visitlawrence.com.

UNIVERSITY OF KANSASFounded in 1866, the University of Kansas is a major influence on Lawrence. The campus, situated high on a bluff called Mount Oread, has been acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the country and is home to more than 26,000 students.

Jayhawk Boulevard curves through the heart of the KU campus. Many beautiful and historic build-ings stand along this tree-lined boulevard. Just off this beaten path you’ll discover Potter’s Lake, Memorial Stadium and Allen Fieldhouse. Put on your walking shoes and discover the beauty of campus for yourself!

> KU Visitor Center

Find KU information and maps, parking and a campus shuttle service. Open Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Campus tours available by appointment.

> Lied Center of Kansas

This state-of-the-art performing arts facility brings world-class performers to Lawrence. Tickets can be purchased through the box office. Doors open one hour prior to KU Music & Dance performances and two hours prior to Lied Center series events.

> Natural History Museum

The museum’s exhibits focus on the biological diversity of the Great Plains. Exhibits include mammal, dinosaur, reptile and fish fossils and one of the world’s largest dioramas. Living exhibits include a working beehive and Kansas snakes and fish. The museum is home to Comanche, a U.S. Seventh Cavalry horse that survived

long mosasaur—one of the great “sea monsters” of Kansas. “Bugtown” features live insects and interac-tive exhibits that explore the world from a bug’s point of view.

Museum and gift shop hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m. Parking is available north of the Kansas Union. No admission fee, donations ac-cepted.

> Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics

www.doleinstitute.orgThe Dole Institute celebrates service and traces a half-century of Kansas and American history. Video displays and exhibits celebrate the life of native-son Senator Bob Dole and others who have served our country. A September 11 memorial boasts the world’s largest stained-glass American flag and includes two ten-foot steel columns retrieved from the World Trade Center site. Visitors can also view a multi-screen video “tour” of the legislative process that explains how Congress really works.

Dole’s personal papers, which comprise the world’s largest congressional collection, are also archived here. The Institute hosts a Presidential Lecture Series, bring-ing nationally prominent political figures and authors to present public lectures. White glove tours of the archive are available by appointment.

Hours: Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m.

> Spencer Museum of Art

The Spencer’s extensive collection spans the history of European and American art from ancient to contem-porary and includes significant holdings of East Asian art. Guided tours, gallery conversations, children’s classes, lectures, workshops and films are available on a regular basis.

Docent-guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more and should be scheduled in advance by con-tacting the museum.

Galleries open: Tues.–Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun., noon–5 p.m. Parking is available in the garage north of the Kansas Union. Free admis-sion, donations accepted.

> Spencer Research Library

KU’s Kenneth Spencer Research Library houses the Kansas Collection—records and photographs of the region; the Department of Special Collections—rare

books and manuscripts in literature, history and natural history; and Uni-

versity Archives.Hours are Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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> University Theatre

University Theatre, in its 84th season, offers an array of classical, musical and contemporary productions featuring student performers. Located in Murphy Hall, the box office is open: Mon.–Fri., 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and one hour prior to performances.

> Booth Family Hall of Athletics

The Booth Family Hall of Athletics recognizes all past KU alumni varsity athletes and coaches. Located inside Allen Fieldhouse, the hall features a meeting space and retail store for KU apparel. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

AROUND LAWRENCE

> Haskell Indian Nations University and Cultural CenterHaskell Indian Nations University is the oldest inter-tribal university in the United States. Opened in 1884 as an industrial training school for Indians, it has evolved into a university offering associate and bac-calaureate degrees. Haskell students come from 35 states and represent 150 tribal nations and villages.

The campus is a national landmark. Sites of inter-est include the American Indian Athletic Hall of Fame located in Stidham Union, the Medicine Wheel Totem Pole and the Medicine Wheel Earth Work.

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> The Haskell Cultural Center & Museum

www.haskell.eduThe Cultural Center serves as a visitor center for Haskell and features exhibits from the university’s archival and artifact collections. A gallery features student and Native American artwork, and the grounds include a veterans’ memorial and amphitheatre. Tours of the center and campus are available at no charge.

Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m. –5 p.m. Haskell Archives re-search by appointment.

> Hobbs Park Memorial

www.hobbsparkmemorial.orgThis public monument, located in historic Old East Lawrence, pays tribute to the vision, perseverance and sacrifices of Lawrence’s founders and early residents. The memorial is a masonry home, constructed in the rebuilding period following the 1863 raid on Lawrence by William Quantrill.

> Lawrence Arts Center

www.lawrenceartscenter.comThe Lawrence Arts Center serves the community and region with an extensive calendar of exhibitions, per-formances and classes available to the public.

The center’s two galleries feature exhibitions by regionally and nationally-known artists. The 300-seat theatre and two dance studios are home to the professional 940 Dance Company and youth theatre productions. Classes and workshops are offered in fully- equipped studios for drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, photography and printmaking. A sale gallery and gift shop features work by local artists and is open Tues.–Sat. from noon–5 p.m.

Open Mon.–Thurs., 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and for special events.

> Lawrence Community Theatre

www.theatrelawrence.comEnjoy live theatre in an intimate setting in this redesigned church. Celebrating its 30th season, Community Theatre stages six major productions each season ranging from musicals to the latest works by area playwrights.

> Watkins Community Museum of History

www.watkinsmuseum.orgThe museum houses exhibits and artifacts of the area’s history including a display on the history of basketball.

Museum and gift shop hours are Tues., Wed., Fri., and Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thurs: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Free admission. Guided tours arranged upon request.

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EXPERIENCE LAWRENCE

BALDWIN CITY

Just 20 minutes south of Lawrence on US 59 Highway, Baldwin City boasts many National Register historic sites and hosts the Maple Leaf Festival each October.

> Baker University

The oldest university in the state, Baker was founded in 1858 by Methodist ministers.

first university building in Kansas, now housing a collection of local history exhibits. Adjacent to Old Castle are the Kibbee Cabin and Palmyra Post Office, reproductions of buildings that served travelers on the Santa Fe Trail.

The Clarice L. Osborne Memorial Chapel is a Gothic revival structure originally con-structed in Sproxton, England, in 1864. The chapel was reconstructed on the campus in 1995. The chapel is open to visitors daily 6 a.m.–midnight.

> Black Jack Battlefieldwww.blackjackbattlefield.orgThe battlefield lies approximately three miles east of Baldwin City along and south of Highway 56. It is the site of the first armed conflict in the Kansas Territory between a free-state militia led by John Brown and a pro-slavery militia led by Henry Clay Pate. Trails lead from the Robert Hall Pearson Park to the historic battle-field and high prairie. Santa Fe Trail ruts can be seen on an 18-acre tract of land near the battlefield. The area offers a picnic shelter and interpretive signage.

> Midland Railway

Kansas’ first railroad south of the Kansas River now provides

scenic and historic train rides. The train runs weekends and holidays throughout the summer.

EXPLORE DOUGLAS COUNTY


WAKARUSA VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM

This small local museum features two permanent exhibits, “The Underground Railroad in Douglas Coun-ty” and “The First 20 Years,” highlighting the early his-tory of Clinton Lake. Other temporary exhibits focus on local transportation, agriculture and veterinary medicine. Call to schedule a tour.

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emigrants purchased a town site from Shawnee Indian Chief Paschal Fish, Jr., whose young daughter, Eudora, gave this town its name. Lumber from Eudora’s sawmill was critical in rebuilding Lawrence after Quantrill’s infamous attack. Near the southwest city limits are ruts cut into the Kansas prairie by wagons carrying travelers along the Oregon Trail.

LECOMPTONFounded in 1854, Lecompton is located just west of Law-

As the population of Lecompton swelled in the 1800s, settlers, politicians and land speculators dubbed it the “Wall Street of the West.” But as the town grew, so did the territorial conflict. A self-guided walking tour

Lane Museum.

> Territorial Capitol/Lane Museum

www.lecomptonkansas.comIn 1856, construction of a capitol was started in Lecompton. In 1865, the state deeded the unfinished

building to the newly organized Lane University. President Eisenhower’s parents were married in the building in 1885.

Lane Museum. It is operated by The Lecompton Historical Society and is listed on the National Regis-ter of Historic Places. Open Wed.–Sat., 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.–5 p.m.

> Constitution Hall

www.kshs.orgSome of the most significant events in territorial Kansas’ economic and political history occurred at Constitution Hall. In 1855, Lecompton was designated the permanent and only official capital of the Kansas Territory.

-tional Convention met in Constitution Hall to write the Lecompton Constitution, which would have admitted Kansas to the Union as a slave state. The ensuing debate catapulted Abraham Lincoln onto the political stage, further divided the Union and hastened the country toward Civil War.

Open Wed.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Free admission.

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For additional information on Lawrence area attractions, visit us online at www.visitlawrence.com or contact the Lawrence Visitor Information Center, 888-LAWKANS.

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GOLF>

This 18-hole course offers four sets of tees, including tee markers for junior and beginning golfers. Eagle Bend is located east of the Clinton Lake Dam, and amenities include a full-service pro shop, snack bar, driving range, a short iron range, practice putting and chipping greens, club repair and custom club fitting and golf instruction by PGA professionals.

> Alvamar Golf & Country Club

Experienced golfers are challenged by the cham-pionship “parkland-style” 18-hole public course at Alvamar, marked by large greens and flowing fairways. Four sets of tees

> The Orchards

A nine-hole executive course, open to the public.

HIKING & BIKINGLawrence has been designated a “Bicycle-Friendly Community” by The League of American Bicyclists. Bicycle routes are posted on many city streets, and trails range from the nine miles of hard surface walkways along Clinton Parkway to miles of scenic nature trail in the more than 50 city parks. Hiking and biking trails are also plentiful at Clinton Lake.

Mountain Biking trails along the Kansas River are accessible from parking lots located on the

north bank of the river, across the Kansas River Bridge. The four-mile Kaw River Mountain Biking Trail has been designated as a National Recreation Trail. A map of

hiking and biking trails is available at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center or at

www.visitlawrence.com.


Lawrence offers recreation opportunities for everyone and their dog – literally. Hardcore fitness junkies, outdoor enthusiasts, golfers and the family pet alike will find the perfect outlet in Lawrence for their need to get moving.

GO PLAY Lawrence is your outdoor headquarters for fun.

There's so much to do – you'll never want to go home.


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SWIMMING> Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center

Pool areas feature two water slides, zero-depth children's area, a diving well, an interactive play area and a 50-meter competition area. Adjoining playground, shaded deck space and full concessions area are also part of the center. Open from 1–8:45 p.m. daily, Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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Located in historic South Park, the pool features zero-depth entry, water sprays, fountains and restrooms.

through mid August.

> Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center

The center boasts a zero-depth entry family pool with water slides and children’s play feature as well as a 10-lane, 50-meter competition pool with diving

also available. The facility is fully accessible, and sub-mersible wheelchairs are available. Lap swimming is available Mon.–Fri., 5:15 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.–8:45 p.m.; Sun., 1 p.m.–5:45 p.m. The water slide, diving area and children’s areas are open Mon.–Sat., 1 p.m.–8:30 p.m.; Sun., 1–5:30 p.m. year round.

BIRDING> Baker Wetlands Research and Natural Area31st St. & Haskell Ave.Douglas County boasts several excellent bird watch-ing sites. The Baker Wetlands Research and Natural

prairie, offers foot trails and a kiosk and boardwalk located near the north levee in the northwest quarter. Many common and rare species can regularly be seen in the wetlands. Baker Wetlands is open to the public during daylight hours. For more information about no-table species in the Baker Wetlands and in Douglas

> Prairie Park Nature Center

watching area and prairie observatory. The main building houses nine permanent exhibits plus a gift shop. Open Tues.–Sat., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun., 1–4 p.m.

Other bird watching sites include Clinton Lake and the Kansas River. The Massachusetts Street Bridge over the Kansas River in downtown Lawrence lies above the only dam on the river. The waterfall created by the dam makes the river below it free of ice, and between November and March it is often the only open water in the region, attracting bald eagles hungrily watching for fish. They are best viewed early in the day.

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and insects in their natural surroundings.

CLINTON LAKE> Clinton Lake Information Center

surface-acres for watersports, Boat-ing World magazine has named Clinton Lake as one of the 50 best lakes for boating in the country. You’ll find hiking and mountain biking trails, camper hookups, primitive camping areas, picnic areas, fishing platforms, playing fields and a swimming beach in the five developed areas around the lake. The Clinton Lake Information Center offers information about in-digenous animals, regional history, nature trails and lake maps.

> Clinton Lake Marina

Clinton Lake Marina, located inside Clinton Lake State Park, provides boat ramps and docks, boat rental and storage, a restaurant and a convenience store with fishing sup-plies.

> Clinton State Park

Clinton State Park is on the north shore of the reservoir. The park of-fers 16 boat ramps, eight courtesy docks, separate launch areas for

swimming beach, playgrounds, archery range and six picnic shel-ter areas. Modern facilities add a touch of comfort and convenience to the park’s 500 campsites. Moun-tain bike enthusiasts enjoy the 20 miles of trails accessed via the Northshore Trail that runs through-out the park.

> Parks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages four parks, offering more than 400 campsites and day use facilities. Equestrians enjoy large campsites and easy access to the trails at Rockhaven Park. Bloom-ington Park offers reservable camp-sites and group campgrounds, boat ramps, courtesy docks, a swimming

beach, playgrounds and reservable picnic shelters. Primitive camping and hiking trails are available at Woodridge Park. Two reservable picnic shelters are available at Over-look Park, located near the Corps of Engineer’s Information Center.

> Lone Star Lake

Swimming, fishing, picnicking and camping are available at this beau-tiful county-owned lake, 10 miles southwest of Lawrence.

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Open all year, KOA offers show-ers, swimming pool, playground, one-room Kamping Kabins and full-service RV park. The KOA also offers Kansas River Canoes, featur-ing full and half-day trips on the Kansas River.

Camping facilities are also avail-able at Clinton Lake and Lone Star Lake.

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Lawrence’s 30-acre off-leash park is located at the southeast corner of Clinton Parkway and the Clinton Lake Dam road. The facility includes restrooms, drinking fountains and water for dogs. A second off-leash area is available at Riverfront Park at the intersection of N Second St. and Highways 24 and 40.

> Lawrence Skate Park & Disc Golf9th & Iowa St., Centennial Park

The skate facility boasts a plaza, pyramid, bank ramp, fun box, grind rail, half-pipe and quarter-pipe ramps. Also at Centennial Park is a free, 18-hole disc golf course. Scorecards are available at Lawrence Recreation Centers. A second skating facility is located at Deerfield Park, 2901 Princeton Blvd., that also features a quarter-pipe, three-sided pyramid, grind box and rails.

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The Kansas Territory was opened for settlement in May of 1854. Because of “popular sover-eignty,” settlers could decide whether to admit

their territory as a slave or free state. Soon after it was opened, abolitionists from New England rushed to Kansas in an effort to settle it as a free state. The group named the town after the financier of their ex-pedition, Amos Lawrence, and named the main street after their home state of Massachusetts.

The conflict over slavery grew. In 1861 war broke out, and Kansas chose to enter the union as a free state. Anti-slavery Jayhawkers from Kansas frequently clashed with pro-slavery Bushwhackers from neighbor-ing Missouri. Lawrence was the scene of several bloody encounters. The worst of these occurred on August 21, 1863, when William Quantrill and 400 of his men rode into Lawrence. The raiders entered the city at dawn “to burn every house and kill every man.” They sacked the town for four hours, killing hundreds.

The resilient citizens of Lawrence banded together to bury their dead and rebuild. Many of the homes

and buildings constructed after the raid are still in use today. Lawrence’s motto, “From Ashes to Immortal-ity,” is inspired by the efforts of these settlers.

Self-guided and iPod tours are available at the Lawrence Visitor Information Center. Tours include:

Lawrence and Douglas County are also part of the newly-enacted Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. The Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area is comprised of 41 counties in eastern Kansas and western Missouri which seeks to interpret the shared history of the region. For more information, check out www.freedomsfrontier.org.

FIERY HISTORY OF LAWRENCE

Lawrence’s spirit of perseverance and unwavering community pride was sparked from its outset. It is often said that Lawrence is one of the few cities founded purely for political reasons.

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The nightlife and music scene in Lawrence is like a breath of fresh air. No matter what you're looking for, you're guaranteed to find live music in Lawrence that's miles beyond any radio dial. Relax to the summer sounds of City Band concerts in South Park, witness the future superstars of rock (and see a few who have already made it to the top) at one of downtown Lawrence's bars or clubs or just take a stroll down Massachusetts Street and hear the locals whip up a little street corner spectacular.

For a list of venues, check out visitlawrence.com/visitor/entertainment.

Lawrence Nightlife

The shopping scene in Lawrence is vast and var-ied. Small specialty shops and large department stores offer anything and everything you might need or want in an atmosphere that’s uniquely Lawrence.

Shop where history lives! Historic Downtown Lawrence is a feast for the senses. A trip down Massachusetts Street reveals boutiques, galler-ies and restaurants that exemplify Lawrence. Nestled along tree-lined streets, Downtown is home to more than 100 stores offering cutting-edge merchandise including gifts, clothing, jewelry and artwork—all infused with friendly Midwestern service. Many stores are locally owned, and you’re likely to meet the person-alities behind them during your visit. The blend of old and new makes Downtown Lawrence a quintessential destination.

As you stroll you’ll notice the Downtown Lawrence Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit and the artwork it brings to the street corners. Many downtown buildings are like works of art them-selves, and the entire district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Two-hour free parking is available in lots on Vermont and New Hampshire streets. Park-ing garages at 10th & New Hampshire and 6th & New Hampshire offer free two-hour parking and metered long-term parking.

Other shopping districts throughout town teem with national retailers, discount stores and popular restaurants. Areas to visit include South Iowa Street where many national retail-ers and nationally-known restaurants, as well as a 12-screen movie theater, are grouped be-tween approximately 31st and 35th Streets. Check out www.visitlawrence.com for more information.

LET'S SHOPShopping in Lawrence provides an escape from the ordinary with a large number of locally-owned boutiques and galleries to explore.


FACES OF DOWNTOWN

Prepare for adventure as you embark upon a trip down Massachusetts Street, where a

leisurely stroll can quickly turn into an exploration of the hidden treasures that make

Downtown Lawrence a one-of-a-kind destination. Downtown, listed on the National Register

of Historic Places, is a treasure chest of opportunities for visitors, offering an eclectic assortment

of shops, galleries, eateries and historic architecture. The key to Downtown’s appeal lies in the

friendly Midwestern service behind the counter. That’s where you’ll find business owners with

captivating stories, years of expertise and a genuine interest in the art of customer service.


Opened in 1989 as a homegrown eatery, Free State Brewery is an independent restaurant dedicated to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The first legal brewery in Kansas since 1880, Free State upholds the heritage of brew-ing and offers robust, flavorful foods to match. Proprietor Chuck Magerl was

week, so make Free State part of your downtown enjoyment. “Because, with-out beer, things do not seem to go as well.”

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Ernie Cummings has been helping happy customers select beautiful engagement rings since 1981. First selecting the finest cut, highest qual-ity diamonds, matching them with exciting rings from top designers, then providing the highest level of personal service to care for their treasures of love. Ernie's attention to detail has made him a trusted Jew-eler in the Lawrence community for more than 25 years.

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For more than 30 years, the key to Sunflower’s success has been com-bining expertise and a friendly attitude with knowledge about bicycles, boats, camping equip-ment and comfortable outdoor clothing. Dan, Karla, Arthur, Charlie and Harold Hughes look forward to continuing the Sunflower tradition for the next generation.

www.sunfloweroutdoorandbike.com

FREE STATE BREWING COMPANY

For more than 25 years, Linda and her friendly staff have offered a big city selection in a small town. A Brighton Heart Store, The ETC. Shop has a full line of Brighton handbags, luggage, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, belts and men’s accessories. Sterling silver and beaded jewelry from around the world fill every corner, and we of-fer a wide selection of Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home accessories.

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KIZER-CUMMINGS JEWELERS

SUNFLOWER OUTDOOR & BIKE SHOP THE ETC. SHOP

-ory Smoked BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey, brisket and pulled-pork, all smoked daily. Fresh-cut curly-Q fries are "piled high to the sky" and free with every order. Linda, Rusty, Bob and Katie are proud of their delicious fare. We're open seven days a week, so stop by, say hi and enjoy! We cater too!

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Au Marché is a European grocery and gift store that began as a dream while co-owner Lora Wiley was studying in France. Inspired by a French shop sell-ing American goodies like Dr. Pepper & Oreos, Lora decided that one day she would open a store specializing in everyday European treats. Visit Au Marché for French cheeses, German meats, Belgian chocolates, Swedish lingonberries and Dutch stroopwa-fels! Au Marché also carries a wide array of European soaps and bath products.

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BUFFALO BOB'S SMOKEHOUSE

Founded in 1995, WheatFields Bakery Café has gained national acclaim for its enchanting selection of artisian breads and European style pastries. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner handcrafted from quality ingredients and features local and organic foods.

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www.wheatfieldsbakery.com

AU MARCHÉWHEATFIELDS BAKERY CAFÉ WAXMAN CANDLES

If you look behind the counter at Waxman Candles, you are likely to see “Waxman” Bob Werts pouring candles on site. Werts owns one of Downtown’s few factories and has been pouring candles in Lawrence for 35 years.

www.waxmancandles.com


From sunup to sundown, the Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale is a perennial favorite for bargain shoppers from the region.

This exclusively horse-drawn parade is a holi-day season staple. Decorated horses, carriages and wagons ring in the season, and Santa is always the parade’s finale.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE–MARCH 17 Comprised of floats and entries from local businesses, families and groups of friends, this parade is an eclectic blend of serious and silly entertainment, and raises money for a different local non-profit agency each year.

GET DOWNTOWN

Downtown Lawrence hops all year round with annual traditions and seasonal favorites that make it an ever-changing place to spend a day or night. Annual parades and holiday events

pair with weekly happenings like live Brown Bag Concerts each Thursday during the summer and once-in-a-while special activities like block parties and street concerts. Stay on top of all the latest happenings at www.visitlawrence.com.


T he term “Jayhawk” was used as early as 1849, when a party of pioneers crossing what is today Nebraska called themselves “The Jayhawkers of ‘49.” It’s believed they

took the name from a combination of two birds that were fa-miliar in the West–the hawk and the blue jay.

The word “Jayhawk” was first used in Kansas in about 1858. It was associated with the Free Staters, who robbed, looted and were generally lawless. But during the Civil War, it took on new meaning.

Dr. Charles R. (Doc) Jennison, a surgeon, used it in 1861 when he was commissioned as a colonel by Kansas Gov. Charles Robinson and charged with raising a cavalry regiment. Jennison called his regiment the “Independent Mounted Kansas Jayhawkers” and later the Seventh Kansas Regiment.

During the Civil War, “Jayhawk” became associated with the spirit of comradeship and the courageous fighting qualities as-sociated with efforts to keep Kansas a free state. Following the war, most Kansans were proud to be called Jayhawkers.

By the 1890s, birds of one sort or another were used to represent KU on post cards and wall posters. In 1901, the University’s yearbook became known as the Jayhawker. A series of Jayhawks appeared until Hal Sandy, as a KU student, created today’s smiling Jayhawk in the 1950s.

LEGEND of the KANSAS JAYHAWK


Whether you visit Lawrence for its nightlife or arts scene, you owe yourself a visit to the country while you’re here. Working farms dot the landscape of Douglas County—many welcome guests.

Guests to area farms can pick their own pro-duce from crops as varied as asparagus to berries and peas to pumpkins. Other farms

offer opportunities to meet a flock of sheep while shopping for a shawl woven from their fleece or sample local wines in tasting rooms that are adja-cent to the vines. Each season brings a new variety of crops, and many farms offer products to pur-chase and activities for children.

The Downtown Lawrence Farmers’ Market brings the farm to town three times per week. The mar-

ket features only local vendors and is open Tues. and Thurs., 4–6 p.m., in the 1000 block of Vermont

Hampshire St. The Saturday market features live music and a festival atmosphere. Farmers' Market is open early-May through mid-November.

For more information about local farms and to learn about the Kaw Valley Farm Tour, held annually the first weekend of October, go to www.visitlawrence.com/visitor/farm_experience.

Visit arts.ku.edu for information on eventsoffered by the Departments of Art, Design, Music & Dance and the Lied Center of Kansas.

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PhilipGlass BranfordMarsalis ‘ThePajamaGame’

WuMan ‘SweeneyTodd’ ‘Ain’tMisbehavin’ ’

2008 - 09 “Main Stage” Season

A Flea in Her Ear by Georges Feydeau Translated by David Ives October 3 - 5 & 9 - 11

Street Scene, an opera by Kurt Weil November 7 - 9 & 14 - 15

How to Succeed in Business

Without Really Trying Book by Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert Lyrics & Music by Frank Loesser

Originally staged by Abe Burrows

February 27 - March 1 & 5 - 7 Creative Campus Project: Tree of Life-

Origins and Evolution

April 24 - 25 Lied Center

Unless noted, all performances are in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall

785/864-3982 www.kutheatre.com

PHOENIX GALLERYFeaturing the handmade works of local, regional and national

blown glass, woodwork, textiles, jewelry and much more. Unique, handmade fine crafts.

919 Massachusetts St.

www.phoenixgallery.biz [email protected]

Lawrence has been rated among the top 15 in The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America by author John Villani.ARTS


VISUAL ARTS

DIANE’S ARTISAN GALLERY

An American fine craft gallery carrying the work of over 40 local and national artists working in jewelry, art glass, ceramics, wood

as her weaving studio where she produces handwoven wearables.

Raw diamond rings by Todd Reed

6 Gallery in downtown Lawrence, representing nationally known artists, sponsoring group shows based on compelling themes, ex-hibiting individual artists and offering consulting services for any environment. Original paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, pho-tography, mixed media, book arts and jewelry are available in a wide range of genre. Ars Longa, Vita Brevis!

JEWELRY BY JULIE

Jewelry by Julie features unique handmade jewelry by metalsmith Julie Kingsbury. Although her work takes center stage, the gallery also presents original paintings, textiles, jewelry and gift items by other local artists.

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

The Lawrence Arts Center offers something for everyone:

“Bus Stop Film Noir” by Dave Loewenstein

BAR & GRILLSApplebee’s

2520 Iowa St.

Applebee’s

3900 W 6th St.


Chili’s Grill & Bar

2319 Iowa St.

Conroy’s Pub

3115 W 6th St.

Henry T’s Bar & Grill

3520 W 6th St.

Jayhawker

JB Stout’s Sports Bar & Grill

Jefferson’s Restaurant

Jo Shmo’s

2329 Iowa St.

Pub & Grill

200 McDonald Dr.

Pepperjax Grill

Quinton’s Bar & Deli


Set ‘em Up Jacks

1800 E 23rd St.

Slow Ride Roadhouse

1350 N 3rd St.

Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill

933 Iowa St.

Yacht Club Sports Bar & Grill

530 Wisconsin St.

1540 Wakarusa Dr.

BREWERIES23rd Street Brewery

3512 Clinton Pkwy.

Free State Brewery


BARBECUE

2429 Iowa St.

Biemer's BBQ

2120 W 9th St.

Buffalo Bob’s BBQ Smokehouse

913 N 2nd St.

Lone Steer BBQ

Vermont Street BBQ

CASUAL DINING & SANDWICH SHOPS


Jason’s Deli

3140 Iowa St.

Jersey Mike’s Subs

1601 W 23rd St.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich




601 S Kasold Dr.

Panera Bread

520 W 23rd St.

Perkins Family Restaurant

Southern Cuisine


The Pita Pit


Quiznos Sub

2540 Iowa St.

Quiznos Sub

4821 W 6th St.

Round Corner Cheese & Salami Shoppe


Schlotzky’s Deli

2233 Louisiana St.

Yello Sub

1814 W 23rd St.

SEAFOOD, STEAK & FINE DINING

3050 Iowa St.

Marisco’s Restaurant

4821 W 6th St.

Montana Mike’s Steakhouse

1015 Iowa St.

Pachamama’s Restaurant & Star Bar

800 New Hampshire St.

Stone Creek

3801 W 6th St.

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CHINESE, JAPANESE & THAIAsian Star

1520 Wakarusa Dr.

China House

4821 W 6th St.

Encore Café

Jade Garden Restaurant

1410 Kasold Dr.

1511 W 23rd St.

Jin Shan Buffet

1800 E 23rd St.

1601 W 23rd St.

Kokoro Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

601 Kasold Dr.

The Orient Vietnamese Restaurant


Panda Garden

1500 W 6th St.

2210 Iowa St.

Scarlet Orchid

2223 Louisiana St.

Thai House

Thai Siam Restaurant

601 Kasold Dr.

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Yokohama Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Yokohama Sushi Japanese Restaurant


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Zen Zero


MEXICAN & LATIN AMERICANBorder Bandito

1528 W 23rd St.

Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café

Cielito Lindo


El Matador Café

446 Locust St.

El Mezcal

804 Iowa St.

El Mezcal

1819 W 23rd St.

Ixtapa

2016 W 23rd St.

La Familia Café & Cantina

La Mexicana

1420 W 23rd St.

La Parrilla


La Tropicana

434 Locust St.

On the Border Mexican Grill

3080 Iowa St.

4931 W 6th St.

Tortas Jalisco

534 Frontier Rd.

Tres Mexicanos Mexican Grill & Cantina

1800 E 23rd St.

ITALIANBambino’s at the Grove


Genovese


Paisano’s Ristorante

2112 W 25th St.

Teller’s

PIZZACiCi’s Pizza

2020 W 23rd St.

Domino’s Pizza

832 Iowa St.

Glory Days Pizza

4821 W 6th St.

Godfather’s Pizza

Gumby’s Pizza

1445 W 23rd St.

Little Caesar’s Pizza

1410 Kasold Dr.

Papa John’s Pizza

918 Mississippi St.

Pizza Hut

600 W 23rd St.

Pizza Hut

4651 W 6th St.

Pizza Hut


Pizza Shuttle

1601 W 23rd St.

Pizza Street

4000 W 6th St.

Pyramid Pizza

Rudy’s Pizzeria

Wheat State Pizza

MEDITERRANEANAladdin Café


Mad Greek Restaurant

Mediterranean Market & Café

3300 Bob Billings Pkwy.

INDIANIndia Palace

129 E 10th St.

COFFEE HOUSES & CAFESAimee’s Coffee House

1025 A Massachusetts St.

Bistro Bella & Blue Chip Cookies

3514 Clinton Pkwy.

Café Beautiful


The Fiddle Leaf Café,

2222 W 6th St.

First Watch Restaurant

2540 Iowa St.

Global Café


House of Cha

21 W 9th St.

J&S Coffee

4821 W 6th St.

Java Break

La Prima Tazza


Milton’s


Mirth Café

SconeLady's Coffee Shop

3300 Bob Billings Pkwy.

Starbucks

WheatFields Bakery Café

904 Vermont St.

Z’s Divine Espresso

10 E 9th St.

Z’s Divine Espresso

1800 E 23rd St.

ICE CREAM, DESSERT & BAKERIESBen & Jerry's


Cold Stone Creamery

Dunkin’ Donuts

521 W 23rd St.

Great Harvest Bread

Penny Annie's Sweet Shoppe


Munchers Bakery

925 S Iowa St.

Ricetta Chocolate

1 Riverfront Plaza

Sheridan's Frozen Custard

2030 W 23rd St.

Sylas & Maddy's Homemade Ice Cream


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CHURCHESVISIT AREA

Lawrence is home to more than 80 churches representing a vari-ety of faiths and denominations. For additional information, log on to lawrenceks.areaconnect.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH2415 Clinton Pkwy.Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m.,11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:40 a.m.Email: [email protected]

www.firstpreslawrence.org

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH946 Vermont St. & 867 West Highway 40Downtown Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m.,9:50 a.m., 11 a.m.West Campus Sunday Services: 9 a.m.Email: [email protected]

www.fumclawrence.org

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH2700 Lawrence Ave.School Year Services: 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:45 a.m.Memorial Day-Labor Day Services: Sunday,

Sunday School & Bible Study: 10:15 a.m.Email: [email protected]

www.redeemer-lawrence.org

Lawrence / 2701 W. Sixth / 785-841-4500Baldwin City / 705 High Street / 785-594-2320

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*Lawrence Farmers’ MarketTuesdays & Thursdays 4 p.m.–6 p.m.; Saturdays 7 a.m.–11 a.m.Tuesdays & Thursdays: Vermont St, between 10th & 11th St.Saturdays: New Hampshire St., between 8th and 9th St.785-331-4445

Downtown Lawrence Film Festival presents Key LargoOutdoor film screenings of classic film noir offerings.

*Civil War on the Western FrontierLiving history events that focus on historic Lawrence and Douglas County during the early Territorial days and the Civil War.

A Song on the WindA fictionalized account of events in Lawrence during the time of Quantrill’s raid.

Historic Downtown Lawrence Walking Tour

Quilting Demonstration

Civil War EncampmentCivil War-era camp with Union Soldiers and civilian re-enactors.

Tour Historic Lecompton

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Quantrill’s Raid Walking Tour

Downtown Lawrence Film Festival presents Dark CommandScreenings of classic film noir offerings in an outdoor setting.

*Lied Center Annual Free Outdoor Concert & Family Arts Festival

*Busker Fest 2008A two-day festival of street performers in historic Downtown Lawrence

Time/FrameThis exhibition considers how time is manifested visually in art and material culture from around the world.

*State Fiddling & Picking Championships

KU Football: KU vs. Florida International

Historic Downtown Lawrence Walking Tour

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6 Gallery Exhibit “Language”

KU Football: KU vs. Louisiana Tech

September 12, 2008Laurie Anderson “Homeland”Critically acclaimed experimental performance artist.

September 13–14, 2008*Haskell Indian Art Market

around the country.Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

September 13, 2008Ensemble Galilei with NPR’s Neal Conan

September 14, 2008*29th Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

September 14–19, 2008Fundamental Images-Recent Work by Michael Hager

September 19, 2008KU Department of Music & Dance Collage Concert

All Shook Up

Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

September 20, 2008KU Football: KU vs. Sam Houston State

September 20–December 21, 2008Wendell Castle: About Time

September 21, 2008The Velveteen Rabbit

enduring power of love.

September 22–28, 2008The King Stag

*Lawrence Public Library Fall Book Sale

Alexander String Quartet and Branford Marsalis


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September 27, 2008*2nd Annual River Reading FestivalThe daylong celebration of reading will bring together dozens of authors and performers, most of whom have strong connections

September 30, 2008KU Symphony Orchestra

A Flea in Her Ear

classic comedy.

October 4, 2008First Saturday Players

October 4, 2008*Nordic Heritage Festival

genealogy, music and dance.

October 4, 2008Revolution: Sweat. Dance. Rock & Roll.This high-energy multimedia performance incorporates tap dance

*Annual Kaw Valley Farm Tour

*36th Annual Antique Car Show

October 7, 2008Jazz Ensembles I, II, & III

October 10, 2008A Quarreling Pair by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance CompanyThis company has a long history of exploring a number of charged and controversial themes through movement, music and dance.

October 11, 2008KU Football: KU vs. Colorado

October 12, 2008Brasil Guitar Duo South American VirtuosityOne of the world’s pre-eminent guitar ensembles.

October 24, 2008*Downtown Gallery Walk

the public, featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations and fes-

Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.

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October 24–November 27, 20086 Gallery Exhibit “Activism & Dissent”

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

of all ages.

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KU Football: KU vs. Texas Tech (Homecoming)

*Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar

displayed outside.

*14th Annual Lawrence ArtWalk 2008A two-day self-guided tour of Lawrence artists’ studios and other art spaces.

Return to Antiquity: The Presence of the Past in the Arts of East AsiaA thematic presentation of the Spencer’s permanent holdings in the

Toy Stories: Souvenirs from Korean Childhood

and 80s.

The Harlem Quartet - A Sphinx Ensemble

diversity in classical music.

October 31, 2008Halloween Concert and Costume Contest

October 31, 2008*Downtown Lawrence Halloween Trick-or-TreatDowntown merchants greet children with sweet treats and

October 31, 2008Halloween Ghost Stories

young people ages 10 and up.

November 1, 2008KU Football: KU vs. Kansas State

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Street Scene

November 7–8, 2008City Youth Theatre Issue TheatreThis production by and for young people is presented in cooperation

November 9, 2008Soweto Gospel Choir - African SpiritA 26-member vocal ensemble, performing in five of South Africa’s 11 official languages.

November 12, 2008Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

of Fleet Street is a 2005 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s original 1979 musical.


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KU Football: KU vs. Texas

Lawrence Children’s Choir Tour Choir and Choristers

November 20–21, 2008University Dance Company Performance

November 23, 2008*Annual Holiday Bazaar

Fluid Art 2008—Work from the Department of Art Performance Art Class

November 28, 2008*Historic Downtown Lawrence Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony

-ment Store by the Lawrence Fire Department.

November 28–30; Dec. 4–7 & 11–14, 2008A Christmas Story

Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

November 29, 2008*Bizarre BazaarAnnual event features more than 100 local and area artists.

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December 1–4, 2008*Festival of Trees

at 7 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.; Thurs., Dec 4, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

December 2–7, 2008Book of DaysThe University Theatre presents Lanford Wilson’s contemporary drama that addresses the recent rise of the Christian right in the United States.

6 Gallery Exhibit “Desire”

*Festival of Nativities

the world.

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*Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas ParadeFeatures exclusively horse-drawn carriages, wagons and coaches decorated for the season. Santa is the parade’s grand finale.

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*Holiday Art Fair

50 artisans and their fine arts & crafts.

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*Arts & Crafts BazaarAnnual holiday event with homemade arts & crafts.

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First Saturday PlayersTheatre for the very young (ages 3–6) and their families.

December 7, 2008*84th Annual Holiday Vespers

and choirs performing seasonal music.

December 7, 2008*4th Annual Holiday Homes TourTour seven homes decorated for the Holidays! The tour benefits the Health Care Access Clinic that provides medical care to the uninsured in Douglas County.

December 8–9, 2008*Annual Printmaking and Ceramics Sale

December 9, 2008Symphonic Band & University Band

December 11, 2008*7th Annual Jazz Vespers

December 12–14 & 19–21, 2008*A Kansas NutcrackerThe traditional holiday ballet is reinvented and transports its audience

December 13, 2008Boston Brass & A Stan Kenton Christmas

Stolen Moments: 100 Years of Jazz Metta Quintet plus Special Guests

world music that transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries.

January 23, 2009*2009 Downtown Gallery Walk

public, featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations and festivi-

Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.


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Kansas City Symphony - Stern Conducts Mahler

*Annual Kaw Valley Eagle DayCelebrate the return of the bald eagles to the area with presentations on nesting and banding.

The Queen of BingoThis hilarious comedy features an audience participation bingo game!Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m. ; Sunday 2:30 p.m.

January 30, 2009Interpreti Veneziani - Venetian InterpretationsThe ensemble members play original historic instruments and

ensemble musicians.

January 31, 2009*2009 Souper Bowl SaturdaySelect and buy a handmade ceramic bowl and have it filled with delicious soup!

February 4, 2009The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial: L.A. Theatre Works

the format of live in-performance radio theatre, recreated by a renowned cast of actors.

*Have A Heart—Van Go Valentine Art Show and Sale!

February 8, 2009Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra

February 9–11, 2009Eurydice

February 11, 2009Imani Winds Josephine Baker: “A Life of Le Jazz Hot”

performers of all time.

February 12, 2009The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeTeaching pre-pubescent brainiacs that winning isn’t everything

made it to adulthood themselves, perform their official duties at the competition.

The Ice WolfLAC’s Theatre at the Center presents this great tale of tolerance set in

February 14, 2009Songs for SweetheartsDinner with musical cabaret and auction.

February 19, 2009Wu Man and Friends

the foreign with musicians from Uganda and the southern Appala-


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LECOMPTONFebruary 21, 2009KU Wind Ensemble

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February 21, 2009*Lawrence Chamber Orchestra’s 11th Annual Baroque by Candlelight

February 21–May 24, 2009Climate Change at the Poles: Analysis and AdaptationAnalyzing climate change from the perspec-tive of an art museum.

February 22, 2009940 Dance Youth ConcertThe Lawrence Arts Center’s professional tour-ing dance company holds a special perfor-mance for area youth.

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February 24, 2009KU Symphony Orchestra

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Doubt

Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.;

February 27–28, 2009City Youth Theatre’s Cabaret Showcase

February 27–March 1

How to Succeed in Business Without Really TryingThe University Theatre will stage this two-act musical, written in 1961, which won seven

for Drama.


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February 27, 2009The Pajama GameA Tony Award-winning revival of the original

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6 Gallery Exhibit “Old Age”

March 7–8, 2009Lawrence Youth Ballet Company

presents a new and charming ballet based on a favorite fairy tale or children’s classic.

Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

March 7–May 24, 2009Branching Systems & Other Trees

March 17, 2009*St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Golden Dragon AcrobatsFeaturing dramatic stunts, astounding acrobats

Dragon Acrobats present feats of strength,

March 30, 2009KU Wind Ensemble & the Kansas City Youth Symphony

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March 31, 2009Joy of Singing

and Dance.

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April 2, 2009Calder Quartet

balance the pairing of traditional chamber mu-

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April 2–4, 2009University Theatre Production: Anna in the Tropics

April 4, 2009Ain’t Misbehavin’This Waller musical review is a tribute to the

and 2003 contestant Frenchie Davis.

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April 7, 2009Philip Glass: An Evening of Chamber MusicAt once challenging and astounding, with different points of entry and departure for the

his minimalist compositions.

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*Annual Kansas Relays

college and high school students.

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May 1–3, 2009Moonlight and Magnolias

Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.;

April 19, 2009*Lawrence 1/2 Marathon and 5k

University, 23rd & Learnard St.


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April 24, 2009*2009 Downtown Gallery Walk

Center stay open to the public, featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations and

venues including the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.

940 Dance New Works ConcertThe annual concert of innovation and insight by the Lawrence Arts Center’s resident professional touring dance company.

Tree of Life–Origins and Evolution featuring Turtle Island String QuartetA product of a two-year collaborative

exciting evening of music, dance and theatre exploring the intricacy, challenge and revela-tion of performing arts.

*Antique Automobiles of America Swap MeetDouglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St.

April 28, 2009KU Symphony Orchestra

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April 29, 2009Symphonic Band

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May 1–3, 2009*2009 Jayhawk Basketball InvitationalSee the top 2009 high school recruits, including

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May 1–June 19, 20096 Gallery Exhibit “Memory & Myth”

May 2, 2009First Saturday PlayersChildren ages 3-6 and their families are invited to attend this produc-tion of theatre for the very young.

May 2–3, 2009*46th Annual Auto Swap Meet

largest swap meet, automotive & related items only.

May 3, 2009*48th Annual Art In The Park

artists, musical performances and children’s activities.

KU University Band Performance

May 8–9, 2009*2009 Haskell Indian Nations Commencement and Native American Pow-Wow

May 8–10, 2009The Elves and the ShoemakerTheatre at the Center presents the classic fairy tale of a tailor saved by elves who stitch in the night.

Dance GalaDancers from all genres come together to show off the efforts of a year of dance instruction at the Lawrence Arts Center.

*2009 Art Tougeau ParadeLawrence’s own wheeled art parade featuring art cars and wheeled art creations from national, regional and local artists.

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May 17, 2009*2009 University of Kansas CommencementThe 137th Commencement of the University

-sion of faculty, graduates and dignitaries

and into the stadium.

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June 4, 2009*2009 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film FestivalScreenings of classic film noir offerings in historic Downtown Lawrence.

*2009 Day Out With Thomas the Train-

Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt.Friday & Sunday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday,

Crazy For YouHigh energy musical comedy.Thursday 7:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 8 p.m.;

*Garden Tour

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June 11–14, 2009*2009 Wakarusa Music and Camping FestivalA 4-day foot-stomping party in the heart of

June 18, 2009*2009 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film FestivalScreenings of classic film noir offerings in an outdoor setting in historic Downtown Lawrence.

*2009 St. John’s Mexican Fiesta

games and so much more.

6 Gallery Exhibit “Music”Thursday–Sunday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

July 12, 2009*2009 Annual Downtown Lawrence Film FestivalScreenings of classic film noir offerings in an outdoor setting in historic Downtown Lawrence.

*Sidewalk SaleCome early and shop the bargains galore as merchants slash prices on their inventory.

July 17, 2009*Van Go’s Benchmark

July 24, 2009*Downtown Gallery Walk

Center stay open to the public, featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations and

venues including the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire.

*Douglas County Free FairLive music, carnival, 4-H exhibits, demolition

races and contests.Douglas County Fairground, 21st & Harper St. 785-843-7058 ext. 115

*Annual Downtown Lawrence Film FestivalScreenings of classic film noir offerings in an outdoor setting in historic Downtown Lawrence.

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*Civil War on the Western FrontierLiving history events that focus on historic Lawrence and Douglas County during the early Territorial days and the Civil War.

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NOW YOU KNOW

The Kansas Speedway is located just 20 miles east of Lawrence on Interstate 70. NASCAR and the Indy Racing Series events at the 1.5-mile tri-oval speedway attract thousands of race fans from across the country.

Frommer’s 2007 edition of declared that Lawrence boasts one of the lowest “stress scores” in the country. That finding, along with strong scores in education, caused the au-thors to peg Lawrence as the 100th best metro-politan area in the country to live.

Lawrence also ranks sixth in the nation for the number of residents per capita who have col-lege degrees.

In 2005 the League of American Cyclists ranked Lawrence as one of the country’s friendly towns.

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Virginia Inn — 2903 West 6th, 66049 785-843-6611 58 30 2 0 0 0

Motel 6 — 1130 North 3rd, 66044 785-749-4040 50 33 0 2 10 0

Jayhawk Motel — 1004 North 3rd, 66044 785-843-4131 20 1 0 0 0 0

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GROUNDLawrence is located on Interstate

-peka. Kansas Highway 10 also connects Lawrence to Kansas City. Kansas Highway 59 serves the city’s north and south access, and Kansas Highway 40 runs parallel to Inter-

on pages 52-54.)

AIR Lawrence Municipal Airport

Equipped for corporate jets with two (5,000' and 3,900') lighted run-ways and an instrument-landing system. Charter service is available.

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City International Airport (KCI), 45 miles to the northeast, is served by most national airline car-riers. Airport limousine and shuttle service is available between Law-rence and KCI.

RAIL

BUS Greyhound

LOCAL BUS TRANSIT

www.lawrencetransit.orgRoute maps are available online and at the Lawrence Visitor Infor-mation Center, 402 N 2nd Street.

TRANSPORTATIONLAWRENCE


Princeton Blvd

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Martin Park

Perry Park

Hidden Valley Camp

Deerfield Park

Burcham Park

Riverside Park

South Park

Brook Creek Park

Douglas County Fairgrounds

Edgewood Park

Holcom Park

& Sports Complex

Tennis Ctr

Veterans Park

Broken Arrow Park

Prairie Park & Mary’s Lake Nature Ctr

Clinton Lake Adult Sports

Complex

Lawrence Youth Sports Inc Complex

South Outlet Park

North Outlet Park Mutt Run

Off-Leash Dog Park

Model Airplane Airport

Greenbelt Park

Hiking & Biking Trail

Hik

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Haskell Indian Nations University

University of Kansas

Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence



Free State High School

LawrenceHigh School

Historic Downtown Lawrence Retail and Entertainment District

Bob Billings Pkwy

23rd St Clinton Pkwy W 23rd St Clinton Pkwy

W Sixth St

Iow

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Kaso

ld D

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Overland Dr

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

W 2nd St

Peterson Rd

Riverridge Rd

Mic

higa

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Amtrak DepotOutdoor Aquatic Center

Locust St

LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL

AIRPORT

W 31st St

W 27th St

E 19th St

E 15th St

11th St

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E 900 Rd E 902 Rd

Sunnyside Ave

Jayhawk Blvd

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11th St

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Holiday Inn Express

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W 7th St

W 8th St

W 9th St

W 10th St

W 11th St

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W 13th St

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Watson

Park

Constant Park

South Park

Post Office

Library

Outdoor Aquatic Center

Halcyon HouseBed & Breakfast

Douglas Co Courthouse

Japanese Friendship

Garden

Watkins Museum

CVB & Chamber

City Hall

Lawrence Arts Center

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Lied Center Pioneer Cemetery KU Visitor Center Burge Union Hoglund Ball Park Allen Fieldhouse & Booth Family Hall of Athletics Murphy Hall Strong Hall Natural History Museum Kansas Union Spencer Museum of Art Adams Alumni Center Memorial Stadium Campanile Dole Institute of Politics Hall Center for the Humanities


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Marina

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Visitor Information

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Visitor Information

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To I-70

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Short-term Parking (90 min-2 hours) Long-term Parking (up to 10 hours) P

PEasy Downtown Parking

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Indoor Aquatic Center

E 80

0 Rd

AccommodationsHoliday Inn & Conv. Center200 McDonald Drive

Econolodge6th St at Iowa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott6th St at New Hampshire

Best Western23rd St at Iowa

Hampton Inn2300 W 6th St

Holiday Inn Express & Suites3411 Iowa

Rodeway Inn2525 W 6th

Baymont Inn & Suites740 N Iowa

Quality Inn801 Iowa

Days Inn730 Iowa

Virginia Inn2903 W 6th

Motel 61130 N 3rd

Eldridge Hotel7th & Massachusetts

America’s Best Value515 McDonald Dr

Jayhawk Motel1004 N 3rd

Halycon House Bed & Breakfast1000 Ohio

LegendShopping Districts

Parks

University

Buildings

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exit 202

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Princeton Blvd

McD

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d D

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Martin Park

Perry Park

Hidden Valley Camp

Deerfield Park

Burcham Park

Riverside Park

South Park

Brook Creek Park

Douglas County Fairgrounds

Edgewood Park

Holcom Park

& Sports Complex

Tennis Ctr

Veterans Park

Broken Arrow Park

Prairie Park & Mary’s Lake Nature Ctr

Clinton Lake Adult Sports

Complex

Lawrence Youth Sports Inc Complex

South Outlet Park

North Outlet Park Mutt Run

Off-Leash Dog Park

Model Airplane Airport

Greenbelt Park


Hik

ing

& B

ikin

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W Sixth St

Wak

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Free State High School

LawrenceHigh School

Historic Downtown Lawrence Retail and Entertainment District

Bob Billings Pkwy

23rd St Clinton Pkwy W 23rd St Clinton Pkwy

W Sixth St

Iow

a St

Kaso

ld D

r

Overland Dr

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

W 2nd St

Peterson Rd

Riverridge Rd

Mic

higa

n St

Amtrak DepotOutdoor Aquatic Center

Locust St

LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL

AIRPORT

W 31st St

W 27th St

E 19th St

E 15th St

11th St

Har

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O C

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Has

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South Lawrence Trafficway

E 900 Rd E 902 Rd

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Jayhawk Blvd

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N 1800 Rd

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Lawrence

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(Birdwatching, Boardwalks,

& Trails)

Holiday Inn Express

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W 7th St

W 8th St

W 9th St

W 10th St

W 11th St

W 12th St

W 13th St

W 14th St

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Kent

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Kansas River

Mas

sach

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ts S

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Watson

Park

Constant Park

South Park

Post Office

Library

Outdoor Aquatic Center

Halcyon HouseBed & Breakfast

Douglas Co Courthouse

Japanese Friendship

Garden

Watkins Museum

CVB & Chamber

City Hall

Lawrence Arts Center

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Marina




Visitor Information

Center

Visitor Information

Center

To I-70

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7 8 9

10 11

12 13 14 15 16

Short-term Parking (90 min-2 hours) Long-term Parking (up to 10 hours) P

PEasy Downtown Parking

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Indoor Aquatic Center

E 80

0 Rd

AccommodationsHoliday Inn & Conv. Center200 McDonald Drive

Econolodge6th St at Iowa

SpringHill Suites by Marriott6th St at New Hampshire

Best Western23rd St at Iowa

Hampton Inn2300 W 6th St

Holiday Inn Express & Suites3411 Iowa

Rodeway Inn2525 W 6th

Baymont Inn & Suites740 N Iowa

Quality Inn801 Iowa

Days Inn730 Iowa

Virginia Inn2903 W 6th

Motel 61130 N 3rd

Eldridge Hotel7th & Massachusetts

America’s Best Value515 McDonald Dr

Jayhawk Motel1004 N 3rd

Halycon House Bed & Breakfast1000 Ohio

LegendShopping Districts

Parks

University

Buildings

2

14

1

4

3

6

5

8

7

9

15

16

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12

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10

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TOLL

exit 197

exit 202

exit 204


Clinton Lake

Perry Lake

Pamona Lake

Topeka

Olathe

Overland Park

Independence

Liberty

KCI AIRPORT

Leavenworth

Lee’s Summit

Eudora

Baldwin City

Ottawa

Spring Hill

Shawnee

Lenexa

Prairie Village

Lea- wood

Raytown

Gladstone

Bonner Springs

Tonganoxie

Oskaloosa

Valley Falls

Gardner Belton

Grandview

Scranton

D O U G L A S C O

J E F F E R S O N C O

L E A V E N W O R T H C O

W Y A N D O T T E C O

J O H N S O N C O

M I A M I C O F R A N K L I N C O

O S A G E C O

S H A W N E E C O

J A C K S O N C O

C A S S C O

J A C K S O N C O

Harrisonville

C L A Y C O P L A T T E C O

Kansas City

Wellsville

Kansas City

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Topeka Topeka

Olathe

Overland Park

De Soto

LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL

AIRPORT

FORBES FIELD TOPEKA AIRPORT


Kansas Speedwa

Worlds of Fun

Country Club Plaza

Kansas Speedway

Country Club Plaza

Baldwin City

Eudora

L E A V E N W O R T H C O

TOLL HIGHWAY

TOLL

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Lawrence Lawrence Lawrence Bob Billings Pkwy

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23rd St Wak

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Mas

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Mon

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Iow

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Univ of Kansas

Haskell Indian Nations Univ

11th St

Lakeview

Lecompton

Grover

Big Springs

Stull

Black JackBattlefield

Hesper

Reno

Clinton

SERVICE AREA

To Overland Park and the southern

Kansas City Metro Area

To Downtown Kansas City

To Ottawa, Southbound I-35

To the southern side of Topeka

SE 45th St

To Downtown Topeka

To Bonner Springs

Vinland

To Northbound I-35

Clinton Pkwy

Visitor Information

Center

HISTORIC SANTA FE TRAIL

HISTORIC SITE OF THE OREGON TRAIL

Points of InterestTerritorial Capital-Lane Museum, LecomptonConstitution Hall, LecomptonWakarusa Valley Heritage MuseumOld Castle Museum, Baldwin CityPalmyra Post Office, Baldwin CityKibbee Cabin, Baldwin CityMidland RailroadBlack Jack Battlefield

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Accommodations Circle S Ranch & Country Inn 3325 Circle S Lane, north of Dwtn Lawrence The Lodge 502 Ames, Baldwin City

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US Highways

State Highways

County Highways

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Northeast Kansas


The Lodge Three Sisters Inn Bed & Breakfast Charlotte’s Daughters

BAKER SPECIAL EVENTSFor a complete schedule visit: www.bakerU.edu

2008Sept. 7-Oct. 3: Art exhibit

Small is Beautiful A fine print invitational featuring artists of the Halfwood Press. Holt-Russell Gallery

Sept. 25: Artist and Lecture Series Roy Zimmerman, political satirist, 7:30 p.m., McKibbin Recital Hall

Oct. 2: Artist and Lecture Series Giles Vonsattel, concert pianist, 7:30 p.m., McKibbin Recital Hall

Oct. 4: HomecomingOct. 17-Nov. 14: Art exhibit

A Life of Hot Glass A retrospective of Vernon Brejcha’s career as a glass artist. Holt-Russell Gallery

Nov. 6: Artist and Lecture Series Western Wind, 6-voice ensemble 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church

Dec. 7: Candlelight Vespers 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church

2009Feb. 1-Feb. 27: Art exhibit

60 Years of Friendship and Painting Selections by Tom Russell, Will Niewald and Bob Sudlow. Holt-Russell Gallery

Feb. 10: Artist and Lecture Series Step Afrika, stomp troupe, 7:30 p.m., Rice Auditorium

March 3: Artist and Lecture Series David Munnelly’s Irish Band, 7:30 p.m., Rice Auditorium

April 14-24: Art exhibit Juried Exhibition of Baker University undergraduate student art, Holt-Russell Gallery

May 15-17: Alumni Weekend

Home to Baker University and the Maple Leaf Festival

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BALDWIN CITY EVENTSFor a complete schedule visit: www.baldwincitychamber.com

2008Oct. 18-19: Maple Leaf Festival

www.mapleleaffestival.comOct. 17-18 & 24-25: Midland Railway

Halloween Train, www.midland-ry.orgNov. 29: Holiday Light Parade

2009Feb 8: Art Council Chocolate AuctionMay 30: John Brown’s Battle

of Black Jack www.blackjackbattlefield.org

Summer TBA: Thomas the Tank EngineJune: Baldwin Community Arts Council

Art WalkJune 20: Planes, Trains and AutomobilesJuly: Baldwin Community Arts Council

Art WalkSeptember: Baldwin Community

Arts Council, Art WalkOct. 17-18: Maple Leaf FestivalOct. 16-17 & Oct. 23-24: Midland Railway

Halloween Train, www.midland-ry.org

Documents

Lawrence, Kansas Visitor Guide