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
A mural featuring Abraham Lincoln with bright colors surrounding him
Culture
What Lexingtonians are grateful for this year
What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? We’re sharing what our readers are giving thanks for, plus a few of our own favorite things.
November 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Culture
Thanksgiving itinerary 2023: Where to take out-of-towners
Keep visitors busy with our itinerary of things to do in Lexington.
November 20, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Two women hang ornaments on a large Christmas tree.
Culture
Light up the night at this year’s Holiday Lighting Festival
Lexington’s annual Holiday Lighting Festival takes over Triangle Park on Sunday, Nov. 26.
November 16, 2023
two people take a cabinet out of a car trunk
Nonprofits
How to participate in National Philanthropy Day
November 15 is National Philanthropy Day, so we’re sharing some of our favorite ways to give back to the community.
November 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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A plate of food featuring turkey covered in gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.
Food
Spend more time with the family with these Thanksgiving catering options
No need to gobble ‘til you wobble. Let someone else do the heavy lifting at this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bottle of bourbon that reads "Bluegrass Distillers" next to a cocktail with olives in the top.
Food
Inaugural Lexington Bourbon Week kicks off this week
Get ready to have a barrel of fun and immerse yourself into bourbon culture like never before
November 6, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bird's eye view of Lexington's downtown area, including a large red sign that says "The Square."
Play
The zodiac signs of Lexington neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
November 6, 2023
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Bella Rainey
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
A painted wall that says "Mirror Twin Brewing Co."
Nonprofits
Cheers for Charity gives back all month long
The team at Mirror Twin Brewing will host various charitable organizations in its tap room throughout November.
November 2, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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A crowd of people standing and cheering on a horse race at Keeneland in Lexington, KY
City
By the numbers: $1.6+ billion economic impact of Keeneland
See how the Thoroughbred sales, race season, special events, and more add up to a major financial contributor to the Lexington economy.
October 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
LEX Fayette County Public Schools District Office
City
FCPS receives $15 million federal grant to expand academic opportunities to students
The historic grant will be used to create new pathways of study in the arts and leadership fields for students at three local schools.
October 10, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A shaded path surrounded by trees and low-lying plants
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate local trees during Lexington Tree Week
The seventh annual tree week is returning with a ton of fun, educational events around town.
October 9, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An electric wheelchair with conveyor-belt style wheels designed to be used in all terrains.
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
Campus
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
A city area flooded with water coming up to the roof tops.
City
Local businesses helping to support hurricane relief efforts
As nearby states are assessing damage done by Hurricane Helene, local businesses and organizations are hosting drives + donating a portion of sales to support relief efforts.
October 5, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A tailgate set up with glasses, trays of bitesized snacks + bourbon
Small Business
A picture perfect local tailgate at Keeneland
Win the best tailgate, place your bets, and show off your hosting skills.
October 3, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Adults in dinosaur costumes stand behind four kids dressed in costume at the whitaker ymca trunk or treat
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
A big tree in a park surrounded by small solar panels on boxes
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
Erin Goins with Bites of the Bluegrass Tour leading a group.
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
September 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson