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BOGA- Boxing and Yoga Fusion Class | Wed., Sept. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | SoulRebeLex Yoga Studio, 105 Dennis Dr. | $10 | A combo workout featuring high intensity, low impact cardio kickboxing moves + yoga poses. 🥊
Lexington Career Fair | Wed., Sept. 7 | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 775 Newtown Pike | Free | Meet face-to-face with recruiters and HR managers from local + Fortune 500 companies to learn about open career opportunities. 💼
Live Music at Epping’s on Eastside | Every Wednesday through Sept. 14 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Epping’s on Eastside, 264 Walton Ave. | Free for dining guests | Enjoy the guitar stylings of virtuoso Ben Lacy over drinks and dinner, with happy hour prices available until 6 p.m. *
Thursday
Creative Writer’s Club: Create Your Own Comic | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | The Bright Spot Learning Lab, 153 Patchen Dr., Ste. 55 | $30 | In this class, 3rd-5th graders will write and create their very own comics. ✏️
Jazz at the Library | Thurs., Sep. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St. | Free | Live jazz on the second Thursday of every month. 🎷
Friday
Smash Mouth | Fri., Sept. 9 | 9 p.m. | Christ the King, 412 Cochran Rd. | Free, price of purchase | Hear this iconic 2000s rock band at CTK Oktoberfest — one of the city’s largest Oktoberfest events. 🎸
Public Art Walking Tour | Fri., Sept. 9 | 2-3 p.m. | Frankfort Visitor Center, 300 Saint Clair St., Ste. 102, Frankfort | $10 | Join guide Terry Strickland for a 60-minute guided walking tour to learn about the artists, sculptures + murals that are within the historic area. 🌇
Saturday
Laser Tag at the Library | Sat., Sep. 10 | 2-4 p.m. | Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. | Free | Meet at the Northside library for laser tag fun. 📚
Lexington Comic and Toy Convention | Sat., Sep. 10 | 10 a.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St. | $10 | This convention will highlight old-school comics + collectible toys. 💥
UK vs. Florida | Sat., Sept. 10 | 7 p.m. | ESPN | Free | The Wildcats are facing off against the Florida Gators in their first official SEC conference game of the season. 🏈
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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Hey, y’all — Molly here. We just moved into a new house, and there’s a very long “honey-do list” my husband and I have been working our way through. We weren’t prepared for two things: Windows + pressure washing. That’s where Men in Kiltscame to the rescue.
Before showing up on the day of the work, the team came by to give us a free estimate for all of their offerings(think: gutter cleaning, house washing + more). From there, I was able to decide which projects they wouldtackle — either a-la-carte, or all at once.
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We were lucky enough to have covers on our gutters already (thanks, previous owners), so we landed on two other projects — interior and exterior window washing + pressure washing our walkway.
Keep reading to see how they were able to refresh our new home’s exterior. 🧽 *
The Inebriated Baker, a local bakery specializing in small-batch boozy desserts, is opening a second location in Fayette Mall. The bakery hasn’t announced an opening date yet, but you’ll soon be able to snack on cocktail cupcakes while you shop. 🧁
Community
Community Inspired Lexington + the Lexington Historical Society are working on a new project, and they need your help. These two groups are compiling an oral history of Lexington. Share your stories with them on Sat., Sept. 10 at the Roots and Heritage Festival. They’ll be set up across from the Lyric Theatre.
Traffic
Yesterday, crews began construction on an interstate-widening project on I-64/I-75, between Newtown Pike + Paris Pike interchanges. The project is expected to be completed in November of 2024. Here are the traffic patterns to expect in the coming days. 🚦 (WKYT)
Sports
The UK men’s soccer team competed in the Battle of the Bluegrass last night — facing off against in-state rival Louisville. The Cats defeated the Cardinals 3-2 in a hard-fought contest + are now 4-0-0 on the season. The team hits the road to take on Tulsa on Sun., Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
The Kentucky Book Festival, the state’s largest book festival, is returning to Lexington on Sat., Oct. 29 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Ste. B. The festival will feature 150+ authors with meet + greets and book readings. 📚
Listen
Marcie Timmerman, the Executive Director of Mental Health America of Kentucky, is speaking this morning from 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. at Copper Roux, 861 S. Broadway. Mingle + learn mental health best practices at this event.
Lexingtonian
Lou Anna Red Corn, the Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney, will officially retire on Fri., Sept. 30 after serving the community for 35 years. She was the first Native American commonwealth’s attorney in the state + the first female commonwealth’s attorney in Fayette County. Congrats, Lou Anna. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Legacy
Former UK football coach Guy Morris has died at the age of 71. After he left UK, Guy became the head coach at Baylor University in Texas. He would eventually return to Lexington to help coach Lexington Christian Academy. (LEX18)
Arts
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City
City
FCPS property tax vote
Stay informed about this upcoming decision. | LEXtoday
On Thurs., Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., a public hearing on property taxes will take place at the John D. Price Administration Building, 450 Park Pl.
Fayette County Board of Education members are weighing two different options for local property tax rates.
Community members wishing to give input before the meeting can e-mail the Fayette County Board of Education.
Community members are also invited to attend the in-person meeting + provide feedback on the two options.
The graphic above shows a breakdown of the two options school board members will vote on at the end of the meeting.
Editor’s pick: Over the weekend, I had an old friend in town to visit. He wasn’t very familiar with Lexington, so I decided to show him the city by bike. Starting in Southland, we rode to:
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