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A group of people watching a band on stage with a psychedelic screen of red and white.
Festivals
Expand your mind at Expansion
Take a trip this August + experience the colorful world of Expansion.
May 15, 2023 02:28 PM
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Molly Thompson
A group of people sitting on their yoga mats in an art exhibit.
Arts
Yoga at The Headley Whitney Museum
Flow into relaxation among art.
April 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Sunset at Jacobson Park
Arts
Two new opportunities for artists to showcase work
April 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A graphic with the words "2023 poetry contest finalists"
Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A large mural featuring two bulls nudging heads with flowers and birds around them
Arts
Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Juliana Hauser standing in front of The Tree of Love.
Culture
Rooted in Connection: The Tree of Love
Kindness, pass it on.
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A stone building with a feather banner outside
Arts
Gallery Hop Preview
March 16, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two women standing in front of a wall of art at the LASC.
Arts
Free art galleries in Lexington, KY
Add a little color and light to your days with these free art galleries.
February 27, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A street cart displaying watercolor art pieces
News
Art Carts are returning to the streets of Lexington
January 27, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A smokey image of the Burl's indoor stage in Lexington, KY
Culture
Upcoming concerts and shows in Lexington
From country to indie rock, there’s no shortage of live music coming to town this year.
January 19, 2023
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Emily Shea
LEX Abraham Lincoln mural
Arts
15 murals around Lexington, KY
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
January 18, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A black and white image of a man in a tux, sneering as he holds a tommy gun
Arts
“Home Alone” in Lexington
December 13, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
a painter and a horse
Arts
The Highest Bid at LexArts’ Horse Mania Auction
LexArts’ annual auction was recently held, once again raising money for arts programs in Fayette County Schools.
December 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
a movie poster featuring a bear
Culture
A new film about a strange Kentucky story
A new film is being released about a story so strange, some might mistake it for folklore
November 29, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
lex-0new-mural-art-restaurant
Arts
New Mural Art at DV8 Kitchen
Take a look at Lexington’s newest mural art — painted on the side of a locally-owned restaurant in the East End neighborhood.
November 17, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
lex-calendar-2023
Arts
Locally made 2023 calendars from Cricket Press
These 2023 calendars are hand-made by local artists and printing company Cricket Press.
November 11, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
lex-holiday-shopping
Culture
Holiday-themed Markets in Lexington, Kentucky
November 9, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
A blue horse statue with white cats
Arts
Horse Mania auction is officially open
Bidding is officially open for the 2022 Horse Mania Horses. Also, read about how you can get your hands on a colorful bottle of bourbon in support of LexArts’ 50th anniversary.
October 31, 2022
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Molly Thompson
lex-halloween-parade-artwork
Events
Lexington Halloween Parade Artwork
Not only is the city throwing a huge Halloween bash, but it’s also created some spooky artwork to promote the event.
October 20, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
people viewing art in a gallery
Arts
11th annual “PRHBTN Gallery”
This annual local gallery showcases some of the best contemporary artists in Central Kentucky.
October 10, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
lex-kentucky-theatre-halloween
Culture
Halloween at the Kentucky Theatre
Lexington’s historical downtown theatre released a lineup of spooktacular film screenings for the month of October.
October 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
a pumpkin on a sidewalk
Culture
Jack-o-lanterns needed at McConnell Springs
The community is invited to carve, donate + display their jack-o-lanters at McConnell Springs park.
October 4, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
A painting of a peacock and sun next to a drawing
Arts
Colorful fun at LASC
September 19, 2022
A colorful childlike painting of monsters
Arts
Arts Connect Revives ReImagine Project
September 13, 2022
LEX-Moon-Sentinal-public-art-uk-the-cornerstone
Arts
Local art installation receives CODA award
September 12, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
LEX Philharmonic symphonic stroll
Arts
The second annual Symphonic Stroll returns
September 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
three different pieces of public art
Arts
Name that artist
September 1, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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