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Culture
DiverCity Festival returns to Lexington
Celebrate the different cultures that make Lexington unique.
May 16, 2024 03:19 PM
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Aayat Ali
Lexington's downtown Christmas tree
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Lexington
Plus, what to do with holiday lights and gift wrap.
December 22, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
A view of the Lexington skyline as the sun sets.
Live
Lexingtonian 101: our guide to becoming a Lexington resident
Becoming a new resident is easy with our LEX 101 guide.
December 20, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington's City Center building at night.
Culture
Asked: What are your Lexington resolutions going into 2024?
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A guide to Lexington’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Unique gifts from local businesses
From local businesses’ curated gifts to handmade goods supporting nonprofits, we’re here to help you sleigh holiday shopping this year with these unique local gifts.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Instagram
Putting your LEXtoday knowledge to the test
Unwritten rules, Lexington’s largest mansion, and happy hours deals ruled the LEXtoday headlines this year.
December 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A mug filled with a latte surrounded by gingerbread man cookies
Food
Seasonal drinks to keep you warm
Peppermint, gingerbread, and sugar plums are dancing in our heads.
December 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A group of yoga students practicing a reverse warrior pose.
Culture
Ways to stay warm when the temperatures drop in Lexington
Resist the urge to hibernate this winter by checking out these warm and cozy ways to explore Lexington.
December 13, 2023
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Molly Thompson
LEX Kentucky Castle Rooftop
Events
Ring in 2024 with these 7 New Years Eve events in Lexington
From a black tie gala to an all-day party, there’s no shortage of fun for you to find to ring in the new year in Lexington.
December 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An Ale-8 bottle with flowers in it and a jar of a bubbly beverage.
Business
So long, longnecks: Ale-8-One discontinues refillable glass bottle program
Winchester-based soda company Ale-8-1 will retire its refillable glass + payout program at the end of the year, we’re telling you what you can do with the iconic green glass bottles.
December 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Sponsored
Our favorite spot to host a festive event in Lexington
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The facade of the former Cross Gate Gallery Building.
Real Estate
What the future of the pink building on East Main Street holds
Following a four-hour hearing, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to alter zoning of the iconic house.
November 30, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A watercolor patterned present image with blue florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Aayat and Molly are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A crowd of people sitting outside around a band playing acoustic music.
Small Business
Get into the spirit with these pop-up holiday markets
It’s officially gift-giving season, and there’s no better way to shop that to support local holiday markets around Lexington.
November 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
LEXtoday_good giving challenge
Nonprofits
Get good at giving with the 13th GoodGiving Challenge
The annual GoodGiving fundraising campaign has returned, encouraging Kentuckians to support their local nonprofit.
November 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
The UK women's basketball team standing in a huddle
Sports
Basketball’s back, alright
With basketball season in full swing, we wanted to provide a quick rundown of how you can enjoy the game without the hassle.
November 24, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
City
Where to see Christmas lights around town
Explore seven different opportunities to see dazzling lights around town.
November 24, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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
Rows of Christmas trees
Culture
Tree farms around Lexington
Whether you opt for a live tree each year, or want to start a new treedition, this list of local spots can help kickstart your search.
November 17, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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
Grilled cheese sandwiches featuring spiced onions and mayo.
Live
Meet your new favorite Lexington restaurants
Dining in Lexington is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
November 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Lexington’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why Lexington, KY scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
November 15, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
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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Sponsored
Get in the car, we’re going shopping at Poppy & Pomelo
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An abstract painting featuring rows of houses, birds, and trees
Arts
REIMAGINE Project makes it annual return thanks to ArtsConnect
This fundraiser from Arts Connect sees the artwork of dozens of students reimagined into unique pieces by local artists.
November 13, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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
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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
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