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Multigenerational Haskell exhibition gives dimension to Native people depicted in ‘cowboy art’
A new exhibition at the Haskell Cultural Center and Museum builds on the Indigenous Renaissance by asking Native poets to redefine and recontextualize a white artist’s depiction of Native people at the turn of the 20th century. “Is this how you see me?” is on display through Monday, May...
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Gallery: Boys JV Football Falls to Olathe West 34-28
At the end of the clock, the Lancers were tied 28-28 against Olathe West, leading the very back-and-forth game into overtime. Eventually, Olathe West’s offense scored a touch down, bringing them up seven points, breaking the tie and defeating the Lancers 34-28 on Oct. 24. “I think the team...
The Kansas City Star
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SMSD News: Read Across SMSD – Create room for all voices
Reading, imagining, collaborating, and discovering something new – all of these experiences take place in Shawnee Mission School District libraries. But recently, some in our community took time to wonder what would happen if one day the books that fill up these learning spaces disappeared. The most recent Read...
Wide Open Country
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Sunflower Elementary librarian recognized with statewide award
Sunflower Elementary School librarian Amanda McCoy was named Kansas School Librarian of the Year for her work to make the school library a hub of teaching, learning and reading. McCoy has long known about the statewide award from the Kansas Association of School Librarians, an organization she’s worked with for...
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The Small Town Kansas Antique Thrift Store Locals Want To Keep Secret
A massive chandelier that once lit up a movie theater now hangs over shelves of cookie jars and comic books. Yes, really. It later spent time in a Kansas City art gallery before landing here. That sparkling giant is only the opening act. The store packs about 5,000 square feet...
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Debut novel from Lawrence author puts a Black woman in the romantasy spotlight
Lawrence readers hungry for a love-conquers-all fantasy story with a Black woman lead need look no further than local independent author Jordan Lanio-Burns. She started writing her debut romantasy — or, romance fantasy — while wedding-planning with her beau, Mateus Lanio-Burns, in 2023. Now, “A Cage of Flowers” offers readers beloved genre tropes like “he falls first” in a magic school setting complete with found family, deadly trials and rebellion.
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Lawrence Día de los Muertos celebration to honor nourishers; workshops coming up
This year’s Día de los Muertos event in Lawrence will serve as a tribute to nourishers and celebrate ways that we continue to nourish one another, according to organizers. Somos Lawrence, a grassroots organization that focuses on outreach and advocacy for Spanish-speaking residents of Douglas County, and Lawrence Percolator, a nonprofit art space that works to create a supportive environment for the arts, host the annual event.