Music scene · Ottawa
A Kansas River town between Kansas City and Lawrence where school bands, church choirs, and community theater carry local music. Regional acts stop through on weekends.
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A Kansas River town between Kansas City and Lawrence where school bands, church choirs, and community theater carry local music. Regional acts stop through on weekends.
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This Kansas River town between Kansas City and Lawrence has a music scene centered on school bands, church choirs, and community theater. Kansas City and Lawrence both offer nearby larger stages.
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