As Lexingtonians ourselves, we love making sure that Lexington has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free, but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean.
Pro tip: Click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Molly + Aaron) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, football games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram at @thelextoday. Click the button below to bookmark your best events for September. ⤵️
Fall for Arts | Fri., Sep. 2 | 3-5 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St.| Free | Drop in to get the creative juices flowing with tiny works of art, a building challenge, and more with this month’s focus on Vincent van Gogh. 🎨
Annie Jr. | Sat., Sep. 3 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Rd., Berea | $6+ | The charming + positive story of little orphan Annie performed by students ages 4-11.
UK vs. Miami University | Sat., Sep. 3 | 7 p.m. | Kroger Field, 1540 University Dr.| $21+ | This is the first home football game of the season — stream it on SEC+ if you can’t attend. 🏈
Boozy Cauldron Cocktail Experience | Sat., Sep. 3 | 9 p.m. | The Historic Apothecary House, 1195 Versailles Rd., Ste. 110 | $40 | The Boozy Cauldron Tavern is popping up in Lexington for a four-part Cocktail Experience + show led by Witches and Wizards.
Sunday
Friends Book Cellar Sale | Sun., Sep. 4 | 1-5 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St. | The Friends Book Cellar is open for all members to shop its 30% off sale. 📚
Guided Hikes at Brushy Fork | Sun., Sep. 4 | 1-3 p.m. | Scaffold Cane Rd., Berea | Join Alex from the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center to learn about + explore this great trail system. 🌳
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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New styles, retailers, and experiences — see what’s in store
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Clothes, sporting goods, beauty finds, teen favorites + food — Fayette Mall has it all. | Photo provided by CBL Properties
Get ready for new styles, retailers + experiences, Lexington. Grab a friend, the fam, or yourself and head to Fayette Mall. From the latest tech to kid-friendly finds to a fashion refresh for the fast-approaching change of seasons, Fayette Mall is the hot spot to find everything you need (and maybe a few things you don’t technically need).
Pro tip: Make a day of it by catching a movie or grabbing lunch — can’t go wrong with The Cheesecake Factory.
Next up: fashion refresh. Here’s just a fewFayette Mall shops to add your must-visit list:
Kick things off with J. Crew to stock up on all the cozy sweaters. After that, hop over to Dry Goods tograb a matching pair of fall-friendly boots, and complete the look with jewelry and accessories from Lovisa.
If you love all things trendy, Rose & Remington and H&M have tons of fashion-forward options (think: vegan leather + bomber jackets). For the work-from-home crew, OFFLINE by Aerie is a can’t-miss for athleisure.
Pro tip: Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing you can revamp — check out the newly-opened Burlap & Birchfor home decorating essentials.
For the budget-savvy Lexingtonians, we’ve got you covered — see store specials, discounts + sales below.*
Lexington Habitat for Humanity announced it will be closingits ReStore at 817 Winchester Rd.The nonprofit said the closure is an effort to “more effectively pursue our mission to build homes, communities, and hope.” You can still shop, donate + volunteer at its other ReStore location at 451 Southland Dr.
Eat
Now you can get a taste of the history + restaurants of Danville with Bites of the Bluegrass. The walking food and history tour has added a trip to Danville — taking place every other Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Starting October 15, it will run every Saturday. Stay tuned for a second Lexington tour coming next month.
Number
$57 million.That’s how much it cost to buildWoolridge Gardens— the new 305-unit residential community at 210 Abbey Rd. in Versailles. The development consists of 156 apartments, 80 homes, and 69 townhouses. There are still 18 townhouses to be completed, but they are available for rent. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Try This
On Fri., Sept. 15, the Lexington Dept. of Parks & Recreation is hostinga free sunset salsa lesson. Head to the Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., from 6-9 p.m.for live music by Milenio Salsa Band with beginner-friendly lessons + performances from The Salsa Center. Food and beverage vendors will be available.
Award/Sports
UK men’s basketball coach John Calipari has been named the recipient of Multiplying Good’s Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Sports. Multiplying Good recognizes those who inspire others with their acts of service. Coach Cal will receive the award at a ceremony on Wed., Nov. 2 (UK Athletics)
UK QB Will Levis has signed an NIL partnership with our home-state soda Ale-8-One. The deal gives Ale-8 the opportunity to “support athleteswhose leadership on and off the field embodies the best of the Bluegrass.” The partnership will launch this fall with activations around the region. (WKYT)
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A colorful new opportunity
The new space is just down the sidewalk from the current ARTplay. | Photo via @artplay.kids
In case you missed it, earlier this week ARTplay Children’s Studio announced it is expanding its offerings + opening a new space. The new spot, called BIG KID + CLAY Studio, is just down the sidewalk in the Warehouse Block at 740 National Ave., Ste. 130 + is scheduled to open in mid-September. The space will be used for:
Tween + teen art classes
Tween + teen art parties
More community maker classes
Clay classes
Pop-up markets with ARTplay kits, local artisans, and kid entrepreneurs
The Wrap
Today’s edition was written by Molly.
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