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Downtown Lawrence Farmers' Market
April 10– November 13, 2010
Time & Locations:
Tuesday & Thursday
1020 Vermont
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday
824 New Hampshire
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Contact: 785-331-4445
10th Annual Earth Day Celebration
April 17, 2010
The 10th Annual Earth Day Celebration in South Park is hosted by the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division. The celebration features live music, children's activities and food fendors. Attendees are invited to learn from exhibits about waste reduction, recycling, composting, alternative fuels and vehicles, energy conservation, land preservation, wildlife and habitat preservation and more.
Location: South Park
Time: 11:30
Contact: 832-3030
Art Tougeau Parade
May 22, 2010
Lawrence's own wheeled art parade will roll down Massachusetts Street for the 13th year with its unusual assortment of rolling works of art. The parade features imaginatively decorated cars, bicycles, lawn mowers, wheelchairs or any number of bizaar inventions on wheels. The event kicks off with a pre-parade party on the roof of the New Hampshire Street garage with music, food and fun while participants decorate their cars, bikes, skateboards and more. A post-parade block party allows you to get up close and personal with the entries and their creators.
Schedule:
Pre-parade Party
Location: 945 New Hampshire, top floor
Time: 6:30 - 9:30
Parade
Location: Massachusetts Street
Time: Noon
Awards Ceremony and Block Party
Location: 10th Street East of Massachusetts
Time: 1:30 - 5:00
City Band Concerts
May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7 and 14, 2010
The Lawrence City Band, sponsored by LPRD with assistance from the Rice Foundation, will present this annual concert series at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the William Kelly Bandstand in historic South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St. There is no charge to attend. The band is conducted by Bob Foster.
Location: South Park
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 832-7930
Brown Bag Concerts
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010
LPRD and Downtown Lawrence, Inc., will again co-sponsor the free summer concert series on Thursdays at Noon in front of the U.S. Bank building, 900 Massachusetts St. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music. Rain site will be the Watkins Community Museum, 1047 Massachusetts St.
Location: 9th & Massachusetts
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: 832-7930
Downtown Lawrence Film Festival
June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1 and 8, 2010
The third annual Downtown Lawrence Film Festival will once again feature classic film offerings that will be fun for the whole family. Join us under the stars with your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy live music, free popcorn, prize drawings and classic black & white films.
Location: 9th & New Hampshire
Time: 8:00 pm Live Music; 9:15 pm Film
Contact: 785-842-3883
Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibit Opening Reception
June 12, 2010
The City of Lawrence is pleased to present the Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission's 22nd annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition Opening Reception. The juror who chose the sculptures will lead a tour to view the various pieces.
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire
Time: 5:30 pm - Rain or Shine
Contact: 785-843-2787
Downtown Lawrence Sidewalk Sale
July 15, 2010
Shop 'til you drop from dawn to dusk at the annual Sidewalk Sale. Come early and shop the bargains galore as merchants slash prices on their inventory.
Location: Downtown Lawrence
Time: 6:00 am - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: 785-842-3883
Lawrence Busker Festival
August 20, 21 and 22, 2010
A three-day festival of street performers in historic Downtown Lawrence. Professional buskers from around the country will flock to Lawrence for the second annual Busker Fest. These talented street performers will bring their unique form of public entertainment to the sidewalks and streets of Downtown Lawrence.
Location: Various locations
Time: Various
Contact: 785-842-3883
Final Fridays
Every Final Friday Throughout the Year
Begins August 27, 2010
Head Downtown for an evening of art and fun that celebrates visual and performing arts. Look for special exhibits and performances in traditional galleries and restaurants but also in unexpected places like bank lobbies, retail space and street corners.
Location: Throughout Downtown Lawrence
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm on the last Friday of every month
Contact: 785-842-3883
Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar
October 9, 2010
Join Downtown merchants for the fourth annual Fall Bazaar. This open-air market will feature new Fall merchandise displayed outside where shoppers can enjoy the crisp Fall weather.
Location: Downtown Lawrence
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 785-842-3883
Downtown Lawrence Halloween Trick-or-Treat
October 31, 2010
Downtown merchants greet children with sweet treats and Halloween trinkets. This is an evening of family fun.
Location: Downtown Lawrence
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 785-842-3883
Downtown Lawrence Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa’s Arrival
November 26, 2010
Join us in Downtown Lawrence where the holiday comes alive with our Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. The evening begins with singing by local choral groups as we anxiously await the arrival of Santa on the rooftop of Weaver’s Department Store. Once rescued from the roof by the Lawrence Fire Department, Santa will visit with children.
Location: 9th & Massachusetts
Time: 5:00 pm; Santa’s Arrival 6:00 pm
Contact: 785-842-3883 Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade
December 4, 2010
 Features exclusively horse drawn carriages, wagons and coaches decorated for the season. Santa is the parade’s grand finale.
Location: Downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts Street
Time: 11:00 am
Contact: 785-838-9400
For a complete list of community events, go to www.visitlawrence.com
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