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 plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
LEX Laundry Company building
Arts
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center is getting a glow up
October 31, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A pumpkin carving with a woman and bats around her
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Be Witched” by Lauren R.
October 25, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
A wooden building with holiday greenery strung up
Retail
Hillenmeyer Christmas Shop moves to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate for 2023 season
October 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of the new Paddock Building.
Tourism and Hospitality
A dive into Keeneland’s $93 million project
October 19, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An art installation in a window featuring counterfeit money and blue lights.
Arts
Context and time, the story of a pop-up art exhibit that appeared downtown
Did you hear the story about the guy who broke into an abandoned downtown building to install some art? Just kidding, read the serendipitous story.
October 18, 2023
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Molly Thompson
a leaf in the street
Travel and Outdoors
Leaf removal in Lexington, Kentucky
We’re chatting about the best ways to dispose of the leaves in your yard and how to prep your garden and landscaping for winter.
October 17, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
A person dressed up as a clown at a vendor booth selling other clown things.
Tourism and Hospitality
Calling all horror fans: ScareFest returns
Think Comic Con, but with a sick twist.
October 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
a girl reaches her hand out to a horse
Sponsored
🐴 Get up close and personal with our favorite neigh-bors
If you’re feeling inspired to make equine friends after Keeneland’s Fall Meet, then we’ve got the perfect way to explore Horse Country.
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Travel and Outdoors
No bad luck here: How to spend your Friday the 13th
Just pet the black cat, you know you want to.
October 12, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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City Editors Molly and Aayat chat over their laptops.
Culture
City Editor Aayat’s top 5 favorite stories
Alexa, play “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan.
September 27, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A drone shot of Lexington's downtown area.
City
Decode the code: Business zones
Businesses come, and businesses go — so let’s talk about where certain businesses can and cannot set up shop in Lexington.
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of Rupp Arena's floor featuring bright blue lighting along the floor
Sports
Rupp Arena to feature state-of-the-art interactive floor during Big Blue Madness
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A woman dances on stage next to a man.
Events
Everything you need to know about Festival Latino de Lexington
The annual Latin festival returns to Robert F. Stephens this weekend for two days of fun, music, food, and celebration.
September 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a photo of the skyline
City
The city announces expanded broadband connection to rural parts of Lexington
Through a partnership with Spectrum, the city will be able to provide internet to underserved areas of Lexington.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Two women standing in front of the LEX sign in downtown lexington
Culture
Three favorite stories for three years of LEXtoday
As we celebrate three years of sharing hyper-local + positive stories, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorites.
September 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A fresh white kitchen with rustic wood and leather touches
Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Lexington and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
September 19, 2024
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Trevor Peters
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
The Twelve Lions Film Festival makes a home for Lexington cinephiles
The festival, which runs from Thursday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 29, will feature Q&As with filmmakers, panel discussions, and workshops for aspiring movie buffs.
September 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A skate park in Lexington, KY
Culture
Woodland Skate Park celebrates 25 years of hosting flips, tricks, and joy in Lexington
Kick, push, kick, push, coast.
September 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
sign outside of an old stone building
City
It’s election season — here’s all you need to know to share your voice
Pull out those planners, and grab your pens we’re sharing all the need-to-know information to get your prepared for election season.
September 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson