KPR will host cool event for readers

LAWRENCE — Kansas Public Radio is hosting an ice cream social in Lawrence to show appreciation to the listening community for supporting the station.

KPR will serve free Sylas and Maddy’s ice cream and Alchemy iced coffee while supplies last from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the east side of South Park. Retro lounge band BongoTini will provide live music starting at 5:30 p.m., and attendees can mingle with KPR hosts and other listeners. 

The first 150 KPR members will get their ice cream in a new KPR mug. Nonmembers don’t need to worry; KPR is encouraging everyone to bring their own mug to fill with ice cream, and plastic cups will also be available.

KPR is hosting the event with support from Sylas & Maddy’s Homemade Ice Cream, Alchemy Cold Brew Coffee, BongoTini and the city of Lawrence Parks and Recreation department.

KPR is licensed to the University of Kansas, broadcasts on 91.5 FM and 96.1 FM in Lawrence, 89.7 FM in Emporia, 91.3 FM in Olsburg-Junction City, 89.9 FM in Atchison, 90.3 FM in Chanute, and 99.5 FM and 97.9 FM in Manhattan. KPR can be heard online at http://kpr.ku.edu. KPR also operates KPR2, a news-talk programming stream, which can be heard on an HD receiver, on KPR’s website and on the 96.1 in Lawrence and 97.9 in Manhattan.