Three cheers for three years. That’s right, LEXtoday is officially a threenager, and we’re celebrating three years of bringing hyper-local + positive news straight to your inbox. Come along with us as we take a trip down memory lane.
City Editor Molly’s favorites
Rooted in connection: The Tree of Love
As someone who believes in the power of lifting others up, when I was told there was a tree covered in colorful + kind notes, I had to learn more. I loved chatting with Dr. Juliana Hauser about where she got her inspiration.
Get ready for Railbird with these vintage pros’ picks
I’m a festival girlie, so getting outfit inspo from our local vintage shops + curators was a no-brainer. I’m already looking forward to next year.
Where in the world is Wylie Caudill?
Just like Waldo, Wylie Caudill is everywhere — and so is his art. Our Q&A covers everything from the first time he painted his signature roses to his favorite local businesses.
City Editor Aayat’s favorites
15 seasons of Coach Calipari
It’s safe to say that the Horse Capital of the World experienced a seismic shift when former UK men’s basketball coach John Calipari resigned. But getting to celebrate the way he changed UK’s program, and arguably all of college basketball, was bittersweet.
Reflecting on the sounds of downtown
Some of my favorite pieces come from simple observations, like wonder why there are sounds of babbling water in the middle of downtown. Speaking with Dr. Megan Murph, I got to learn about the sound installation and how it represents Lexington.
From Lexington, With Love: A love letter
As a massive music fan, when I learned that one of the most respected hip-hop engineers was from Lexington, I had to jump on the chance to speak with him. I quicky learned that behind his international success working with artists like Jack Harlow and Drake, there’s a humble Lexingtonian named Finis White, aka KY Engineerin’.
