Culture

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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
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City
Lexington’s City Nature Challenge
April 25, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
An interview with Aimee Griffith, the official artist of Kentucky Derby 148
April 21, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
Hank, the bell-ringing + book-reading horse that’s stealing hearts
April 20, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Earth Day in Lexington, KY with #BuyLocalBuyGreenLEX
April 15, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
Where to find Easter egg hunts in Lexington
April 8, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
A sure bet for a good time at Keeneland
April 6, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
A new card game designed in Lexington
April 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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The entrance of Keeneland lined with dozens of trees with orange and reddish leaves.
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
After 100+ submissions, our readers have chosen their favorite picture of the year.
January 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Crystal Wilkinson's hands holding her book "Praisesong of the Kitchen Ghosts"
Culture
Crystal Wilkinson kicks off nationwide book tour tonight at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
This is your chance to meet award-winning author Crystal Wilkinson as she begins her nationwide tour for her new book, “Praisesong of the Kitchen Ghosts.”
January 22, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A laptop screen with a logo that says "LEX Mission 859" above a blue horse shooting lasers out of its eyes.
Tourism and Hospitality
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s...a marketing campaign
Hey Aliens, want to take a trip to the Horse Capital of the World?
January 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A group of people in front of a horse statue holding up their hands in a "U" position.
Nonprofits
Unity in the Community holds up to its name
The nonprofit focuses on providing meals to the houseless population, but hopes to expand its services in the future.
January 19, 2024
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Aayat Ali
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Weather
City officials share tips for winter weather preparedness
With more winter weather on the way, city officials held a press conference to share tips + protocols so you can be best prepared.
January 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A large charcuterie table including fruits, cheeses, meats, and more.
Food
Build a local charcuterie board
We’ve rounded up local spots for you to procure meats, cheeses, jams and jellies, crackers, olives, nuts, and more for your next charcuterie board.
January 17, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
An aerial view of Shaker Village.
Play
Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Harrodsburg
January 17, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A bowl of tomato soup with a piece of bread and spoon next to it.
Food
Where to get soup in Lexington
Stay cozy with a bowl of soul-warming soup from one of these local Lexington restaurants.
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
Have an art-filled Friday with Gallery Hop + UK’s Visiting Artist and Scholar Series
January 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Concerts we’re excited for in 2024
Get your credit cards ready — here are some concerts coming to Lexington that you won’t want to miss.
January 12, 2024
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Aayat Ali