Today

• The Black Jacket Symphony | Fri., Jan 21 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $35+ | The Black Jacket Symphony will be performing The Beatles’ White Album. 🎸
• John Paul White Acoustic Show | Fri., Jan 21 | 8 p.m. | The Burl | $16 | Enjoy the acoustic sounds of the former Civil Wars singer turned solo artist with guest Alexa Rose.

Saturday

• ABC’s Clinic | Sat., Jan. 22 | 9:15 a.m. | Pedal Power | Free | Register here to learn the basics of bike maintenance.  
• Matt Castle Live | Sat., Jan. 22 | 1-4 p.m. | Wildside Winery | Free | Local wine + live music are the perfect weekend combo. 🍷

Sunday

• UK vs. Mississippi | Sun., Jan. 23 | 12 p.m. | Rupp Arena | Prices vary | The Lady Cats are taking on Mississippi at home inside Rupp Arena. 
• All Ages Chess | Sun., Jan. 23 | 2-5 p.m. | Brevede Coffee | Price of purchase | Enjoy community chess at this Distillery District coffee shop. ♟️
• Creative Flea Market | Sun., Jan. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | Rockhouse Brewing | Price of purchase | Live music to entertain while you shop local vendors + crafts. 🛍️
• Becky’s New Car | Sun., Jan. 23 | Singletary Center | $20 | A play about middle age — watch a woman overcome middle age, middle management + a middling marriage. 

Weather

• 24º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Development

• The Kentucky Castle announced it is expanding its property + visitors will now be able to enjoy The Farm at The Kentucky Castle. Guests can tour the grounds, meet the new farm animals, book horseback riding, and more. Staycation, anyone? 🏰

Show

• The international percussion sensation STOMP is coming to the Lexington Opera House Thurs., Feb. 24 + Fri., Feb. 25. Showtimes start at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Tickets start at $54 and are on sale now. 🛢️

Art

• The sponsors + artists partaking in LexArts’ Horsemania 2022 have been hard at work making selections for this year’s lineup. The final selections will be on display during tonight’s Gallery Hop at LexArts.  

Number

• 9 billion. That’s how much money the bourbon industry contributed to the state in 2020. Gov. Andy Beshear + the Kentucky Distillers Association unveiled the 2021 economic study and found that the bourbon industry employs 22,000+ people with $1.23 billion in annual payroll. We’ll sip to that. 🥃 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Shop

• John’s Run/Walk Shop announced it’s having a winter comfort sale starting today and running for three weeks. Select items including waterproof shoes, dress shoes, boots, and sandals will be 30% off until Fri., Jan. 28. Savings + sales will increase by 10% each week.

Award

• Keeneland Mercantile + Keeneland Magazine announced the first annual Masters of Craft Awards. The competition aims to highlight + celebrate regional makers, craftsmen, and businesses that manufacture products in the US. There are four categories — food and drink, home goods, wears, and handmade. It’s $50 to enter and those interested can apply here.

DYK

• Did you know, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office offers a Winter Care Program when snowy and icy weather causes treacherous travel conditions? The program was activated yesterday — providing transportation, prescription pick-up, welfare checks, blankets + winter coats to those in need. 🚓 (LEX18)

Edu

• Transylvania University has a new offering for its students with the creation of the new Center for Entrepreneurship. The program will focus on giving students from all academic majors the opportunity for extracurricular + experiential programs, workshops, and internships to promote creativity and innovation. Jeni Al Bahrani was named the director. (Transylvania University)