College

  • What was ‘Day on the Hill’?

    Link to original The Norman 360 performing at Day on the Hill 1997 (scanned from Norman 360 members band archives) Students gathered on Campanille Hill on May 2, 1992, to see Pearl Jam perform at an annual event known as “Day on the Hill.” This event was an outdoor concert put on by KU’s Student…

  • Lawrence City Band continues to unite community 100 years later

    Link to original The Lawrence City Band performs at the Summer Concert Series | Wednesday 17 July 2024 Lawn chairs and picnic blankets cover the grass at South Park as community members gather for the Lawrence City Band’s Summer Concert Series. The band has been performing for over 100 years and they spend eight Wednesdays…

  • Backstage at The Tollbooth: What it takes to run a DIY venue

    Sleet guitarist Parker Hippe jams out at The Tollbooth on Feb. 23, 2024, in Lawrence. Maura Dayton / @twistedmauraphotos Article Link Rising seniors Zack Black and Teddy Tran began hosting shows at their DIY venue, The Tollbooth, during the 2023-2024 school year. The prevalent music scene in Lawrence, especially among the college crowd, results in a lack…