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 heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Lexington
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
the skyline of Lexington, KY
Culture
7 random acts of kindness to brighten up Lexington’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
February 15, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
a horse farm
Culture
Taking a mental health day in Lexington
Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious? Consider taking a day off for your mental health.
February 14, 2023
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Dayten Rose
A rendering of distillery with lots of trees and a welcoming house
Development
Sneak Peek: New $8 million distillery coming to Midway
Check out the upgrades coming to this historic Midway farm.
February 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A woman looking into a mirror
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A group of stylists pose for a group picture
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This LEX beauty collective will make you look + feel your best
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Two tacos filled with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Food
Coming Soon: Crave Taco Week returns March 20-25
Pull out those stretchy pants, Crave Taco Week is coming.
February 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
chocolate-dipped-strawberries
Sponsored
Prep for V-day and game day in one trip
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A horse standing in a field during sunset
Culture
Answered: Your must-dos for visitors in Lexington, KY
Bookmark this story for your out-of-town guests.
February 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A skyline of Lexington with location bubbles on it
Culture
Local LEX love stories
We want to hear your LEX love stories.
February 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Fountains spraying water with Rupp Arena in the backdrop.
City
The city invites organizations to apply for the Stormwater Quality Incentive Grant Program
Organizations, businesses, schools, and nonprofits can apply to receive grant funding to build stormwater quality projects.
June 21, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Men and women running a race
Culture
Hit the pavement at these upcoming races in and around Lexington
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An exterior shot of a big gray stone building with lots of windows that says LEX Studios
Business
Meet LEX Studios, Kentucky’s newest and largest TV + film production studios
Wrigley Media group has opened the state’s largest film + TV production studios right here in Lexington.
June 20, 2024
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Molly Thompson
An exterior shot of Henry Clay High School
Education
Meet the new Henry Clay High School
Plans for a newly revamped Henry Clay High School anticipates to support 2,300 students.
June 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Five houses in different colors including red, orange, yellow, green and blue
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Lexington’s own Rainbow Row
Move over red brick ranch. Lexington’s colorful streets are filled with beautiful homes, including the full rainbow of colors.
June 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Campus
City
Largest budgets ever approved for the city of Lexington + University of Kentucky
June 14, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A yellowing photograph that shows the interior of a mall. In the center is a square-shaped water feature with water shooting out the top. Two people stand by the fountain talking. To the left, three people are walking or standing near a store labeled "Graves Cox."
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Lexington’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
An aerial drone photo of a neighborhood, a highway, a lake, and the sunset behind clouds
City
Zone changes potentially coming to Lexington
June 12, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Henry Faulkner with one of his goats.
City
The life and legacy of LGBTQ+ icon Henry Faulkner
We sat down with photographer and gallery owner John Hockensmith to talk about the life of Lexingtonian artist Henry Faulkner.
June 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a campus building
Education
KCTCS introduces new pathways to transfer
In recent months, our local higher education institutions have teamed up to make school transfers easier.
June 11, 2024
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Aayat Ali