Culture

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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
The outside of a coffee shop covered in art.
Culture
Eat + drink your way through National Parks & Recreation Month
Treat yo’self with these exclusive releases in collaboration with local businesses.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two people embracing with fireworks in the background.
Culture
Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
Check out these seven must-do Fourth of July events taking place in Lexington.
July 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Your next international voyage: West Short Street
Say hello to downtown’s newest eatery: 3TEN.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
July 1, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Lexington's city skyline with a search bar reading "Lexington 1999"
Culture
Lexington’s 1999 time capsule
What was Lexington like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A man and woman standing in front of a row of pinball machines
Culture
3 barcades in Lexington
Grab your player two and check out where you can grab a drink + beat the Ms. Pac-Man high score.
June 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Men and women running a race
Culture
Hit the pavement at these upcoming races in and around Lexington
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An exterior shot of a big gray stone building with lots of windows that says LEX Studios
Business
Meet LEX Studios, Kentucky’s newest and largest TV + film production studios
Wrigley Media group has opened the state’s largest film + TV production studios right here in Lexington.
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
Escape to the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital for this annual festival
Here’s everything you need to know about the Berea Craft Festival.
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A yellowing photograph that shows the interior of a mall. In the center is a square-shaped water feature with water shooting out the top. Two people stand by the fountain talking. To the left, three people are walking or standing near a store labeled "Graves Cox."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lexington’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Save big with 10 years of the Lexington Theatre Company
The Lexington Theatre Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with half-price tickets to three magically musical mainstage productions.
March 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The exterior of a Publix grocery store in Lexington, KY.
City
A peek into Lexington’s first Publix location at Citation Point
Learn more about the Lakeland, Florida-based grocery chain and the good it’s bringing to the community inside and outside the store.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A dog running happily through Wellington Dog Park.
Culture
Celebrate false spring in Lexington
While mother nature treats us to a little bit of sunshine + warmer vibes, we’ve rounded five fun ways to celebrate false spring in Lexington.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Check out the Women’s History Month film series
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a film series showcasing movies by, about, and for women.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A line of people walking into the Leestown driver license regional office.
3 tips for visiting the driver license regional office
City Editor Sam had a first hand experience renewing his license and getting a Real ID at the Leestown driver licensing regional office, and came away with 3 must-know tips.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Old court house in downtown lexington with big blue LEX sign out front
Live
Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
March 1, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Lexington KY 2019 with a skyway over Main Street connecting to the convention center.
History
“Somewhere on Google Maps” in Lexington
We’re testing out this internet trend in our very own Horse Capital of the World.
February 28, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Government
The urban county council wants to engage with you
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has launched a new platform that helps the public make their voices heard.
February 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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City
Explore history with VisitLex’s African American Heritage Tour
Enjoy a free, self-paced walking exploration of Lexington’s history thanks to the African American Heritage Tour by VisitLex.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Lexington to play host to 5 major sporting events this year
From basketballers to tennis pros, athletes will converge on the Horse Capital of the World to compete with the best of the best.
February 26, 2025
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Molly Thompson