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A storm drain painted light blue with animal stencils and a quote
City
Claim a corner of Lexington: Adopt a storm drain near you
Help keep Lexington’s waterways clean by painting a local storm drain with important pollution prevention messaging.
October 30, 2025 10:27 AM
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Molly Thompson
Abstract art hanging in the central library including a giant piñata
Arts
See the Blend 2023 art exhibit at the Central Library
Latino Art Blend unveils the latest edition of its annual exhibit at the downtown Central Library Branch.
September 20, 2023
An exterior shot of the Art Center of the Bluegrass in Danville, KY.
Arts
GLASS National Art Museum is coming to Danville’s Art Center of the Bluegrass
September 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
The exterior of Artworks at the Carver School featuring a half-circle walkway with instruments and big trees
Culture
Get to know Artworks at the Carver School
From Kiddie Kapers Dance Company to adult pottery classes, Artworks at the Carver School is a historic, artistic oasis.
September 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a boy touches a baby shark in a small tank
Education
Summer at the Library continues
July 24, 2023
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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
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
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Travel and Outdoors
Gatton Park on the Town Branch is finally (almost) ready
Lexingtonians are ready and raring to experience this long-awaited outdoor oasis of culture and community, starting August 2025.
May 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A group of people sitting in lawn chairs at a concert.
Culture
Your guide to live outdoor music in Lexington
Grab the chairs and blankets for a fun summer night of music under the stars.
May 16, 2025
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Food
Bid in a live art auction at this year’s F.E.A.S.T event
In addition to dishes from some of the top chef’s around, here’s what to expect at the annual foodie fundraiser.
May 15, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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AVOL + LEX fight HIV/AIDS
AVOL Kentucky’s annual event celebrates hope, community, and support for those impacted by HIV.
May 15, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
4 surprising truths behind the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”
Here’s what the Tony-nominated satire nailed about Lexington’s most misunderstood First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
May 14, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Two hanging posters detailing the Marquis de Lafayette's 1845 visit to Lexington, KY.
Celebrate revolutionary Marquis de Lafayette’s bicentennial visit
200 years after his visit to the county that bears his name, the Marquis de Lafayette will be commemorated with two new historical markers.
May 14, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Donut Stout West 6th + Country Boy
Food
Try these Kentucky-centric pairings for Lexington Craft Beer Week
From mild to wild, we recommend sampling these new local releases with some of our favorite Kentucky beer cheese spreads.
May 13, 2025
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Brent Schanding
The facade of Henry Clay's mansion
Live
Neighborhood Guide: Ashland Park and Chevy Chase
From where to eat + drink to its humble beginnings, we’re sharing all there is to know about the Ashland Park and Chevy Chase neighborhoods.
May 13, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Two plates with burgers and cheese covered fries next to two milkshakes
Food
Where would you film an episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Lexington?
Here are the greasy spoons, late night diners, and fried food favorites we think Guy Fieri should spotlight the next time he’s in the Horse Capital of the World.
May 12, 2025
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Molly Wilson
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