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Food
Turning up the heat: Lexington chef Sam Fore competes on Food Network
The James Beard finalist is bringing her Sri Lankan-inspired cooking to national television while celebrating 10 years of Tuk Tuk Snack Shop with limited Saturday pop-ups in Lexington.
April 20, 2026 01:04 PM
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Gwenda Bond
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Entertainment
FilmLEX introduced to bring more entertainment projects to Lexington
The initiative offers financial incentives to encourage production studios to use Lexington and its talent pool for projects.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Events
Halloween happenings in Lexington
From dance parties to the Thriller Parade + plenty of pumpkin opportunities, there’s no shortage of freaky Halloween fun in Lexington this month.
October 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Art by Nature exhibit in Lexington, KY
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You’re invited to celebrate the natural beauty of Fayette County
Here’s the scoop on the Art by Nature program, including this year’s theme.
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Events
250Lex: Lexington’s plan to celebrate its 250th birthday
250Lex will kick off with a New Years Eve party and host more themed events throughout the year to highlight different aspects of local culture.
October 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Don’t miss out on Poppy & Pomelo’s frighteningly fun fall happenings
The store + candle bar has a jam-packed fall event lineup.
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Parks and Recreation
Lexington Parks & Recreation will debut its Action Trackchair
The mobility device will debut in spring 2025 at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary and make unpaved and natural trails more accessible.
October 8, 2024
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Culture
A sea of blue: UK homecoming festivities take over Lexington this week
Get ready for a sea of blue on campus as UK homecoming week hosts dozens of events for current and former students to enjoy.
October 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
3 kid-friendly Halloween events around Lexington
Make halloween kid-friendly with these three local events.
October 2, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Check out the new experiential art exhibit coming to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Pause for a moment of zen thanks to a new experiential sound bath at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.
October 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Discover a summer of fun at this ideal staycation destination
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Travel and Outdoors
LEX make that garden grow
We’ve got a round-up (no pun intended) of everything you need to know to grow a garden in the Horse Capital of the World.
May 9, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks