Culture

Smiling person in a kitchen holds a foil container of colorful food with vegetables, surrounded by cookware and plants.
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
Four people dressed as characters from Super Mario, including Waluigi, Bowser, and Peach.
Culture
Everything you need to know about Lexington Comic & Toy Convention 2024
This year’s convention that covers all things pop culture returns to Central Bank Center Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 10
February 26, 2024
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Aayat Ali
An outside view of Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Culture
Three upcoming author meet and greets
February 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An outdoor space with a podium, speaker, a sign that reads, "Learn About Lexington's Untold Stories" and a flag that says, "LexArts."
Arts
Hear the untold stories of Lexington’s enslaved peoples
The art initiative aims to showcase the impact abolitionists
February 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The facade of the building with red brick and a round-shaped awning that will house The Melroy, a new dining club.
Development
Meet the private dining club coming to North Broadway
The Melroy aims to open at 144 N. Broadway this summer.
February 20, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A person holding a blown up globe in front of a group of people.
Events
Everything is Science returns next week, and should be a treat for the senses
See the lineup of activities for this annual interactive city-wide science festival
February 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The red and green Parkette Drive In sign that says chicken, shrimp, fish boxes
Business
Lexington businesses of yesteryear
From West African cuisine to music venues, here are the Lexington businesses our readers miss the most.
February 14, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Lexington's skyline including the Central Bank building and big blue building with little blue points and hearts
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A tall sculpture with three metal beams meeting at the top with a nest and colorful lines coming out with sunflowers surrounding the base.
Arts
Artist announced + new sculpture unveiled for Old Frankfort Pike corridor
February 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A pink coffee drink with whipped cream and pink sprinkles in a clear mug surrounded by red roses.
Culture
Sweet Valentine’s sips in Lexington
February 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
The outside of a quonset hut, a round, arch-shaped building.
Development
Be the Broker: What do you want to see on Delaware Avenue?
Will and Sarah Hanrahan hope to create a community-centric environment.
February 8, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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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
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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
Four ballerinas in green outfits on the set of The Nutcracker in an arabesque position.
City
Celebrating 50 years of the Lexington Ballet
Learn more about what the local nonprofit is doing to celebrate 50 years of bringing dance to the stage and to the community.
December 2, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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City
Get good at giving with the 14th GoodGiving Challenge
The annual GoodGiving fundraising campaign has returned, encouraging Kentuckians to support their favorite local nonprofits.
December 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A table filled with colorful books, journals, pens, and notepads inside Poppy & Pomelo.
City
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Lexington
Lexington is made up of so many wonderful small businesses, here are a few our readers love in honor of Small Business Saturday.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton