Culture

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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
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Culture
Lexington ranks No. 146 safest US city
The city was accessed using 42 key indicators of safety.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Travel and Outdoors
The 2023 celestial calendar for Lexington, KY
Don’t miss any of this year’s meteor showers, supermoons, or solar eclipses.
January 10, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Sports
Lexington is one of the top sports cities
See how our city scored.
January 5, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
23 questions for 2023 in Lexington, KY
For the new year, we’re asking readers to submit their top questions about Lexington, KY for us to answer.
January 3, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Lexington, KY
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
December 20, 2022
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Culture
Recipe: Chef Tonya Mays’ chocolate chip pecan pie
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with Chef Tonya Mays’ dish. Happy cooking.
December 20, 2022
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Molly Thompson
A paper calendar for December
Culture
Upcoming winter holidays
Have a joyous, merry, happy holiday
December 16, 2022
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Dayten Rose
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Culture
Stocking up on Lexington goods
From hats to hoodies, here’s where to get some of the best Lexington swag.
December 15, 2022
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
7 beautiful bathrooms in Lexington, KY
Excuse yourself from the table and bask in the beautiful glow of Lexington’s picture-worthy potties.
December 14, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
7 Lexington-themed table topics for the holiday season
Sick of rotating through conversations about politics, religion, and your relationship status? Introduce these niche and fascinating topics at your next holiday meal.
December 13, 2022
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Laura Hackett
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Retail
Father’s Day Gift Guide: Presents for the father figure in your life
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide will help you find the perfect gift this year.
May 30, 2024
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Staff
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City
Lexington vs. Louisville: A sibling rivalry for the ages
In honor of Kentucky’s birthday, we wanted to dive into the Bluegrass state’s most decorated cities.
May 30, 2024
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Aaron Mikel
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City
Three free parking lots you might not know about in the Distillery District
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A cream brick building with a blue awning that says Lexington Children's Museum on it.
City
Cultural Pass: Your ticket to free summer fun
LexArts is giving local students the opportunity to experience 30+ local events and venues for a summer filled with learning and fun.
May 29, 2024
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Molly Thompson
People posing in front of a Railbird sign
Music
Your guide to Railbird Music Festival
You have your Railbird festival tickets — now, read up and prepare for two days of music, food, and fun.
May 24, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Food
Pop by these 4 boba shops in Lexington
We’re gonna need a bigger straw.
May 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Education
FCPS reveals tentative budget for 2024-2025 school year
Fayette County Public Schools states that 73% of the general budget will go back into schools and classrooms.
May 22, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A crowd of people at Railbird Music Festival watching Weezer on stage.
Culture
Get ready for Railbird with these vintage pros’ picks
See who these local vintage shops said they’d love to style + what pro tips they have to be best dressed and comfortable at this year’s Railbird Festival.
May 21, 2024
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Molly Thompson
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Lexington, KY from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
A Lextran bus waiting to pick up passengers from the station with the Abe Lincoln mural in the background.
City
Lextran unveils $35.5 million budget for 2025
May 17, 2024