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Comedian and actress Jana Schmieding kicks of the Free State Festival this Tuesday

Comedian, writer, and actor Jana Schmieding is rapidly becoming a force with which to be … [more]

Free State Festival returns this week with candy pairings, standup comedy, a squirrel hunting movie and more

By Chris Conde If you ask Marlo Angell, the director of Lawrence’s Free State Festival, … [more]

Lawrence Music Census results highlight local music ecosystem needs and opportunities

The Lawrence Music Census has shown that a rising cost of living is a key … [more]

KPR Presents: Free State Festival

It’s a sneak peek at the 2024 Free State Festival, a week of independent films, … [more]

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January 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

An Evening with Gianmarco Soresi

A Night of Live Comedy on the Lawrence Arts Center Main Stage! ABOUT THE ARTIST … [more]

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