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The Pitch: Comedian Todd Barry talks animation, adventures, and crowd-work ahead of Friday’s Free State Festival

By Nick Spacek Comedian Todd Barry’s dry wit has garnered him quite a following over … [more]

The Lawrence Times: Panel of Lawrence librarians discuss challenges to intellectual freedom at Free State Festival screening

Photo by Molly Adams Story by Wulfe Wulfemeyer Although Lawrence has not weathered the book-banning … [more]

The Lawrence Times: Free State Festival 2025 includes music documentaries, comedy, culinary delights and more

Free State Festival will bring back favorite Lawrence artists and introduce new faces with a … [more]

Thank You for An Energizing Free State Festival 2024!

The Free State Festival celebrated the City of Lawrence, Kansas through film screenings with community … [more]

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