Holiday Tours & Events
Plaid Tidings
November 16, 2007 – December 9, 2007
The Plaid Quartet return to earth in a delightful sequel to the 50's and 60's music of "Forever Plaid." This time they tune their heavenly harmonies on holiday songs along with a hilarious tribute to The Ed Sullivan Christmas Spectaculars featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir. Great fun!
Contact: 785-843-7469
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Location: Lawrence Community Theatre, 1501 New Hampshire
Downtown Lawrence Holiday Ceremony & Santa's Arrival
November 23, 2007
Join us in the Friday after Thanksgiving in Downtown Lawrence where the holiday comes alive with our annual holiday ceremony.
Contact: 785-842-3883
Cost: Free
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Corner of 9th & Massachusetts Streets
For more information: http://www.downtownlawrence.com
Bizarre Bazaar
November 24, 2007
Annual veritable smorgasbord of arty delights and funky crafts by over 100 local artists on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Contact: 785-843-2787
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
For more information: http://www.bizarrebaz.com
Festival of Trees
November 25-29, 2007
Annual display of uniquely decorated christmas trees. Auction benefits Shelter Inc.
Contact: 785-749-1972
Cost: Yes
Time: 10:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m., 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., viewing; 8:00 p.m. (December 1)
Location: Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St.
Symphonic Band
November 27, 2007
Symphonic Band presented by the University of Kansas Music & Dance department.
Contact: 785-864-24264
Cost: $7 adults/ $5 students & seniors
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Drive
For more information: http://www.arts.ku.edu
Peter Pan
November 28, 2007
Do you believe?
"I'm flying!" Children and adults all fall under the spell of Neverland, a mystical place where children fly and every day is a new adventure. All of the tale's favorite characters — Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinkerbell, the Lost Boys and, of course, the dastardly Captain Hook — join in the fun of this lavishly presented magical family musical.
Contact: 785-864-2787
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Drive
For more information: http://www.lied.ku.edu
Gingerbread House Festival Viewing
November 30, 2007 to December 3, 2007
Annual Gingerbread House display, sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Contact: 785-749-5011
Cost: Donations Welcome
Location: Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts Street
Arts & Crafts Bazaar
December 1
Annual holiday event featuring homemade arts and crafts.
Contact: 785-842-6220
Cost: Free
Time: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st & Harper Streets
Downtown Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
December 1, 2007
Features exclusively horse-drawn carriages, wagons and coaches decorated for the season. Santa is the parade's grand finale.
Contact: 785-838-9400
Cost: Free
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Downtown Lawrence, 7th & Massachusetts Streets
Lawrence Art Guild's Holiday Art Fair
December 1, 2007
This fine arts fair is a great opportunity to find special Holiday gifts for family and friends.
Contact: 785-979-7039
Cost: Free
Time: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
For more information: http://www.lawrenceartguild.org
Festival of Nativities
December 1 to December 16, 2007
Annual festival featuring over 300 nativity sets from around the world.
Contact: 785-843-1756
Cost: Free
Time: Noon-4:00 p.m. (weekends only)
Location: Centenary United Methodist Church, 4th & Elm Streets (north Lawrence)
83rd Annual Holiday Vespers
December 2
An annual holiday tradition! KU Department of Music & Dance presents the 81st Annual Holiday Vespers concert at The Lied Center of Kansas.
Contact: 785-864-2787
Cost: Yes
Time: 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr.
For more information: http://www.ku.edu/~sfa
Holiday Homes Tour – 3rd Annual
December 2, 2007
Tour 7+ homes decorated for the Holidays benefiting the Health Care Access Clinic that provides medical care to the uninsured of Douglas County.
Contact: info@healthcareaccess.org
Cost: $12.00
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
6th Annual Jazz Vespers
December 6, 2007
KU Department of Music and Dance presents the 4th Annual Jazz Vespers concert at The Lied Center of Kansas.
Contact: 785-864-2787
Cost: $12.50 adults/$10 students & seniors
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Dr.
For more information: http://www.ku.edu/~sfa
Snow Queen
December 7-9 and December 14-16, 2007
A holiday event! Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale. A must-see holiday favorite!
Contact: 785-843-2787
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 2:00 p.m. Sunday
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
For more information: http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com
Eileen Ivers
December 8, 2007
An Nollaig (An Irish Christmas)
Like ornaments on a Christmas tree, the songs of An Nollaig have been lovingly handed down through generations. For three years, Ivers brought her blazing bow to the hit show Riverdance. Now, she brings her foot-stomping, joyous and authentic Irish Christmas celebration to the stage. Ivers' energetic performance of popular holiday music and traditional Irish songs of celebration will fill your heart with the spirit of the season.
Contact: 785-864-2787
Cost: Yes
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 Stewart Drive
For more information: http://www.lied.ku.edu
Home for the Holidays Concert
December 23, 2007
Lawrence Chamber Orchestra concert.
It began as the “Night Before the Night Before” on the chilly night of December 23, 2004, but it’s still our warm and wonderful holiday benefit concert, featuring the Lawrence Chamber Orchestra’s guest artists and “friends.” Come join us after the hustle and bustle is winding down, and all that’s left to do is enjoy the magic of the season…right here at home! Reception to follow.
Contact:lawrencechamberorchestra@hotmail.com
Cost: Yes
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire Street
For more information: http://www.lawrencecivicchoir.org
