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April 24, 2008
Behind the Winning Entries: Lawrence.com
Weekly, now through the end of summer, I’ll be posting one of the winning Digital Edge Award entries from the 2008 awards. All the entries are available in the report “Behind the Winning Entries,” but posting them here over time may make them more digestible and spark ideas in your newsroom as different issues come up in your communities. Here’s our seventh installment:
Best Local Guide or Entertainment Site (circulation < 75,000): Lawrence.com
The World Co.
Entry submitted by:
Director, Mediaphormedia
The World Co.
(785) 843-1000
Lawrence.com is The World Company’s indie-souled, alternative publication in Lawrence, Kan., that serves as the converging spot for culture, events, and the arts for the local scene and the primary means to get the most out of your entertainment life in Lawrence.
The community calendar has a huge number of listings ranging from local bands to national touring acts to local artists' gallery shows. Want a reminder of an event? Simple: just sign up to get a text-message at a specified time before before the event or get an e-mail the day before.
Already out on the town? Check our mobile edition and access our entire calendar to find out what there is to do.
Lawrence.com has one of the most in-depth local music guides on the planet with a definitive library of local bands, musicians, venues and mp3s. Music lovers can subscribe via RSS or iCal to their favorite venue’s events or their favorite local band’s shows. Aficionados can search specific categories of events (alt rock, blues, experimental, whatever your tastes) or all events.
Dining out in Lawrence is made easy with a fully searchable restaurant guide that includes all Lawrence restaurants. Eachrestaurant page has in-depth information on price range,payment forms accepted, drink specials, locationdrink specials, location information, and even a Google map.Our restaurant database has an advanced search, so users canfind places that accept non-local checks, that serve vegetarianfood, or even places that have a heated smoking area.
If you’re looking for a movie, Lawrence.com provides listings for local and area theatres; reviews and links for trailers; and even reader reviews.
Lawrence.com delivers entertainment and cultural options to our audience wherever they like.
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