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 close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
Culture
12 Days of Lexington
It’s Christmas time in the city.
December 12, 2022
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Jessica Burton
A bright orange wavy plastic playset stands on blue rubber surfacing, backdropped by a play gym and picnic hut.
Travel and Outdoors
What’s new at Woodland Park
December 9, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Win the holidays with gifts from these local Etsy sellers
Whether your budget is $10, $20, or $200, find a completely unique gift for everyone on your list. 🎁
December 7, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try This: Prep for the holidays with help from Kroger
From floral arrangements to artisanal cheeses to the Merry Market, here’s how a trip to Kroger can help you get holiday-ready.
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Arts
The Highest Bid at LexArts’ Horse Mania Auction
LexArts’ annual auction was recently held, once again raising money for arts programs in Fayette County Schools.
December 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
A painted wall with Julietta's face and logo on it
History
The lasting legacy of Julia Etta Lewis
We’re taking a look at the life + legacy of civil rights leader Julia Etta Lewis and how she is remembered locally today.
December 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
An Explanation of Bourbon Mushrooms
Students from the University of Kentucky are looking for new ways to utilize spent grains from the bourbon distillation process.
December 1, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
LEX Laundry Company building
History
A brief history of the Lexington Laundry Company building in downtown Lexington
Learn about the historic downtown Lexington Laundry Company’s building’s survival + revival into a thriving arts center.
November 30, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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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
A hand holds a bag filled with two cups of bubble tea next to a sign that reads "Tsaocha"
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
LEX Fayette County Public Schools District Office
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
Two students cutting cucumbers on colorful cutting boards with bowls of peppers, carrots, and herbs in front of them.
Education
Audrey Grevious Center + FoodChain partnership supports new interest and skills for local students
Learn about the unique partnership the gives students the opportunity to create delicious meals from garden to plate.
May 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
girls dancing in brightly colored clothing
Culture
DiverCity Festival returns to Lexington
Celebrate the different cultures that make Lexington unique.
May 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Women doing a stork pose during a yoga class outdoors.
Culture
9 spots to enjoy the sunshine in Lexington
We really wanna go outside.
May 16, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A man rides a bike on Vine Street.
Culture
Share the road + your thoughts on bike trails in Lexington
May 15, 2024
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Molly Thompson