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Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration

From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.

The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night

Oh yes, there’s plenty going on at Lexington Opera House. | Photo by Lexington Opera House

250Lex is continuing its celebration of all things that have made Lexington so great for the past 250 years. We’re turning the page + looking at April’s theme: Music.

With 70+ musical acts performing in 25 different venues, there’s sure to be sounds to satisfy every music lover. See the full calendar, but here are few of our faves:

  • Thursday, April 10 — Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Lexington Opera House
  • Thursday, April 17 — Ode to Kentucky Music, Thursday Night Live Fifth Third Pavillion
  • Thursday, April 24 — Avett Brothers, Rupp Arena
  • Wednesday, April 30 — Ben Sollee, Al’s Bar

Do you prefer lyrics over melodies? 250Lex is also celebrating the written word this month. Think: author-focused events at literary hubs in our community including, the Lexington Public Library, The Carnegie Center for Learning & Literacy, and The Kentucky Theatre. We bookmarked some of our favorites:

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