Culture

The inside of a restaurant featuring earthy green flooring and velvet blue seats
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in February
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 13, 2026 02:32 PM
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Alexis Baker
A picture of the building for The Nest Lexington.
Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Lexington, KY
Support local organizations by cleaning out your closets and cabinets.
April 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A pollinator garden filled with flowers and native plants along the sidewalk
Travel and Outdoors
Beautify your backyard with the help of the Fayette County Conservation District
The Fayette County Conservation District wants to help beautify your backyard, and our local environment, with its Backyard Conservation Program.
April 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A stack of books on a wooden porch swing.
Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special LEXtoday contest.
March 14, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
A group of men standing with arms around each other surrounded my musical instruments
Culture
Meet GreenRoom Exchange
GreenRoom Exchange aims to bring cultures and communities together by hosting international musical acts locally in Lexington.
March 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The outside of the new library with a sign that reads "Lexington Public Library - Marksbury Family Library Branch"
City
Meet the new Marksbury Family Public Library
Lexington’s newest library takes place of the former Village Branch at 2185 Versailles Rd.
March 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Artist Wylie Caudill standing next to a painting with colorful roses and a gold statue for the 150th Kentucky Derby standing at Churchill Downs
Culture
Where in the world is Wylie Caudill? Catching up with the official artist of Kentucky Derby 150
March 7, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A group of women dressed up, sitting and standing in front of a sign that says Ziva Voices HerStory.
Culture
Meet Ziva Voices, the local online magazine and women’s empowerment movement
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lineup of empowering events curated by local online women-focused magazine, Ziva Voices
March 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.
Culture
March means shopping in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
People standing in the doorway of an art exhibit next to a sign that says "The Lexington Senior Center Bell House Painters"
City
Activities and resources for older adults in Lexington
February 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Aayat + Molly in front of The Burl's mural that reads "Buy the ticket, take the ride."
Culture
Choose your own LEXtoday adventure
Choose how LEXtoday City Editor Aayat should spend her bonus day in Lexington.
February 28, 2024
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Bailey LeFever
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Distance shot of the Old Fayette County Court House
Real Estate
Lexington’s Richardsonian Romanesque history
This architectural style gained popularity in the late 1800s but can still be seen at many of Lexington’s landmarks and homes.
December 16, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
A top-down view of an octagonal Foucault pendulum installation surrounded by a group of people. The pendulum swings over a mosaic floor featuring an artistic map design with shades of blue and green, a pink compass rose in the center, and inscriptions along the edges. The surrounding floor has a checkered pattern of light and dark tiles.
Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Lexingtonians
Well, maybe not us directly — but Lexington really is the gift that keeps on giving.
December 13, 2024
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Katie Molck
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Winter is snow much fun in Lex
Dig up Lexington’s snowy past with this winter weather round-up + know when to stock up on milk, bread, and candles.
December 13, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
From “The Shop Around the Corner” to “Candy Cane Lane” this holiday movie roundup has a theater experience for everyone on your shopping list
December 11, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Play
The ultimate guide to sports teams in Lexington
From the Lexington Legends to the Lexington Sporting Club, we’re sharing all the details of Lexington KY’s sports teams.
December 9, 2024
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Staff
LFUCG Government Center
City
City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
An aerial Google map view of the proposed multi-city park in Berea.
City
Lexington signs deal to create a new regional business park in Berea
Designed to boost Central Kentucky’s economy, this multi-county business park aims to provide good jobs and tax revenue to Madison, Scott + Fayette counties.
December 6, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
The new Joe Bologna’s is no baloney
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show - A two-story house with thousands of multi-color Christmas nights illuminating the nighttime.
Holiday light show for bright spirits
Lexingtonian uses love of music + technical knowledge to give community the gift of holiday light
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
lex-equality-index-score
Culture
Lexington’s Municipal Equality Index score
Uncover how Lexington, KY earned a perfect 100 out of 100 score in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
December 3, 2024
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Aaron Mikel