Arts + Culture

A Book for All People

Learn More About Lawrence's Feisty Past Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Linda Ditch and KU Libraries How much do you know about the history of Lawrence? Most people have heard about Quantrill's raid, Bleeding Kansas, and the state's place in Civil War history. But did you know by the 1880s, most of Lawrence was segregated? Or that a white mob lynched three black men thought to have murdered a white man in 1882? The book "Embattled Lawrence: The Enduring Struggle for Freedom" details...

Shopping

Diversifying Local Economy

Black:30 Helps the Lawrence Business Community to be More Inclusive Article by Denise DeTommaso | Photography by Anthony Fergola In the vibrant city of Lawrence, Kansas, a beacon of support and empowerment shines through an entrepreneurial support organization known as Black:30. This dynamic organization is dedicated to assisting minority-owned businesses in navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, providing a crucial foundation for success. Taylor Overton, Devante Green, and Paige...

Entertainment

Mid-Winter Fun

Unplug with New or Classic Board Games to Beat the Cold-Weather Blues Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Kristol Kumar The mid-winter doldrums can mute even the cheeriest personality. This is the perfect time to unplug with a board game. Gathering family or friends around the table to test their non-video gaming skills can brighten the dullest day. "I think everybody to some extent is kind of craving something that gets them away from their screens and being online," says Maddie...

Local Services

Filling the Gaps in Early Childcare

A Soon-to-Open Center Will Bring Relief to Lawrence Parents Article by Denise DeTommaso | Photography by Anthony Fergola In a momentous leap toward creating a nurturing space for the youngest members of the Lawrence community, The Community Children’s Center has begun the final steps in renovation of its Early Childhood Community Center building at 346 Maine Street. In 2024, the seven new classrooms will provide parents with much-needed daytime, overnight and weekend childcare for infants and...

Home + Design

Fix It Chick: Start Seeds Indoors

Believe It or Not, It's Time! Article by Linda Cottin | Photography by Kristol Kumar Get a jump on spring by starting garden seeds indoors with these 10 steps.  Step 1:  Choose the right crops to start inside. Cool-weather crops including broccoli, cauliflower and kale are great, as are leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. Root crops such as potatoes, turnips, beets, radishes, and carrots are best left to sow outside. Step 2: Determine when to germinate each crop by counting...

Fitness

Evolution Athletics

Training the Next Generation of Athletes Here in Lawrence Article by Denise DeTommaso | Photography by Anthony Fergola In 2007, the seeds of a remarkable journey were planted when Tyler Naylor ventured into personal training, working with local athletes. A decade later, these humble beginnings blossomed into the creation of Evolution Athletics, a gym devoted almost exclusively to sculpting young athletes between the ages of 10 and 18. The EA mission took root when a 13-year-old football...

Food + Beverage

Mai Tai-Roa Aé

Ramen Bowls' Cocktail Sans the Colonialism Article and Photography by Shantel Grace The origins of the cocktail known as the “Mai Tai” began somewhere around the 1930s and became a mainstay in Western Culture after World War II. My first experience falling in love with the pineapple-rum drink was at Haleiwa Joes near the make-shift tree house I lived in near Kāneohe on the island of Oahu. Unlike the cheap, boozy Mai Tais I had experienced previously, this one tasted like a frothy...

Health + Wellness

Optimizing Health

Atma Clinic Personalizes Health Care for Each Individual Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Anthony Fergola The difference between the Atma Clinic healthcare experience and a conventional doctor's office is evident the moment you enter. The reception area is a calm, welcoming space with soothing colors, a trickling water fountain, and plants galore. The treatment rooms have cozy furniture compared to the more traditional cold, sterile space. Perhaps most telling is the time spent talking...

Health + Wellness

Places of Healing

Explore These Ways to Soothe Your Mind, Body and Soul Photography by Anthony Fergola, Kristol Kumar, and Linda Ditch Bare Roots Energy BareRootsEnergy.com Owner Jamelle Zablow-Moloney chats about what her business offers. Q: What would you like people to know about Bare Roots Energy? JZM: I would love for people to know what energy work, Reiki healing, and meditation can do to heal the mind, heart, body, and soul. So many of us walk around in our daily lives carrying trauma...

Arts + Culture

Bloom Through Dance

Sunflower State Dance Helps Kids Live Their Best Lives Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Kristol Kumar and Morgan Long Keeping kids happy, healthy and safe is the mission of Sunflower State Dance. The studio offers classes for students ages two and older and ensures everything is age-appropriate regarding music, costumes, and moves. It is also a non-competition studio, focusing on learning new skills in a supportive atmosphere rather than kids competing against each other. "Dance has so...