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Game Day Shopping Guide

A wall lined with blue and white clothing

As You Go has shirts, pants, shorts, and dresses — in BBN’s favorite colors. | Photo by LEXtoday

What’s your favorite color, baby? Blue and white.

UK sports are in full swing + we want to make sure you put your best foot, and outfit, forward. Whether you’re watching in the warmth of the suites at Kroger Field, or braving the elements in the stands — we’ve rounded up 10 local shops + brands to help you show off your school spirit.

🏟️ In the stands

As You Go, 807 Euclid Ave. | Clear bags to get you in, pullovers to keep you covered — also, it offers plus sizes beyond XL.

Shop Local Kentucky, 1099 W. High St. | It’s got t-shirts to make you laugh + hoodies to cozy up in.

Kentucky for Kentucky, 720 Bryan Ave. | Shop socks, sunglasses + swag for the little ones.

A picture insure the Monkee's of Lexington store. — Don’t you just love it when a shop groups together its blue + white outfits? | Photo by LEXtoday

🥂 In the suites

Peplum, 824 Euclid Ave., Ste. 103 | These shades of blues will have you repping BBN beyond just Kroger Field + Rupp Arena.

The Blushery, 824 National Ave. | Sip wine while you shop skirts, sequins, sets, and more — wait until you see its headband selection.

AJ’s Casuals, 867 E. High St., Ste. 120 | Knock out Keeneland Fall Meet + UK night games in one spot.

Morton James, 122 Marion, Summit at the Fritz Farm | Dress up its dozens of jean options with its selection of sparkly sneakers.

Omar + Elsie, 114 Old Lafayette Ave. | It offers the perfect palate (neutral or bright) to jazz up with pops of blue.

👛 Accessorize

Monkee’s, 116 Clay Ave. | While it’s having a huge clothing sale right now, we’ve got our eyes on the beaded bag straps + big blue bangles.

M&H Beads, online | Add a subtle touch of blue, that you can wear anytime, with designs from this local jewelry designer.

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Today

Carnegie Turns 30 | Fri., Sept. 16 | 5-7 p.m. | Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St. | Free | Celebrate 30 years of literacy, meet the staff + learn about the mission and programs of the Lexington staple with light bites and cupcakes. 📖
Nature Journaling | Fri., Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way | Free | Explore the natural world + learn the relaxing art of nature journaling with the supplies provided. 🍃
Lexington Legends vs Wild Health Genomes | Fri., Sept. 16 | 6:35 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $13+ | Catch some local baseball as the regular season comes to an end. ⚾

Saturday

Digital Studio: Learn Product Photography | Sat., Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd. | Free | In this hands-on workshop, learn photography basics like lighting and editing through product photography. 📸
Midway Fall Festival | Sat., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m. | E. Main St., Midway | Free | Shop a variety of arts and crafts vendors, see sorghum and pottery demonstrations + sample delicious food vendors with live music, entertainment, and children’s activities. 🛍️
Marvelous Movies | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Shilito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd. | Free | Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor screening of Marvel’s “Ant-Man” — the screening starts around dusk.

Sunday

Classical Music Sundays | Sun., Sept. 18 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St. | Free | Enjoy live classical music in the Farish Theater on the third Sunday of every month, September through December. 🎻
Kentucky vs. Nebraska | Sun., Sept. 18 | 3 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum, 201 Avenue of Champions | $5+ | Cheer on the volleyball team + free admission for children under six.
Nature Hop: Sunset Sunday | Sun., Sept. 18 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. | Free | Soak in the sunset on the lake with live music, food trucks + kayaks available for rent — BYO blanket and chair. ☀️

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Weather

83º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain

Community

Next Thurs., Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m., the community is invited to the Rupp Arena lobby to see the unveiling of the Town Branch Park design. You’ll get to hear from the design team, see a fly-over video — stick around for an open house until 6:30 p.m. Free parking will be available in the High Street parking lot. 🌳

Open

The Midway Museum celebrated its grand opening this week at 101 E. Main St. in downtown Midway. The space holds exhibits featuring pictures and memorabilia of historic thoroughbred racehorses, the railroad, hometown heroes + more. The museum is free and open to the public, so be sure to stop by while you’re at this weekend’s Midway Fall Festival. (WKYT)

Number

4.33 million. That’s how many viewers tuned in to the UK-UF football game last Saturday. That number makes it the most watched Saturday game in September on ESPN since 2018. If you’re not at Kroger Field this weekend, catch the Cats on the SEC Network as they host Youngstown State. 🏈

Arts

Applications are open for vendors at this year’s Crafted Social Winter Market, held Fri., Dec. 9-Sat., Dec. 10 at the Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. If you’re an artist, crafter, or make your own goods, apply before the deadline on Fri., Oct. 7 at midnight. 🎨

Try This

The UK Police Department is hosting an active aggressor training at Worsham Cinema next Wed., Sept. 21 that is free + open to the public. Attendees will learn the “avoid, deny, defend” strategy and other safety tips. Sign-ups are requested. (UK NOW)

Health

Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles is partnering with Senior Life Solutions to bring an outpatient group therapy program to its hospital at 360 Amsden Ave., Ste. 301, Versailles. The program is geared towards adults 65+ as they navigate the changes that come with aging. 🩺 (The Lane Report)

Real Estate

According to Rent Hub, the median rent price in the 40502 zip code has increased by 35.55% from August 2021 to August 2022 to ~$1,491. On the contrary, rent in the 40517 zip code dropped ~10% to $924. See more data + find your neighborhood here. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Edu

Congratulations to Asbury University which was named No. 14 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Colleges Rankings — Regional Universities South list. In that same list, it ranked in the top 20 for other categories including Best Value + Undergraduate Teaching. 🎓 (US News & World Report)

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Business

Stuart Mercer opening a second location

A building in with an opening soon sign in front of it on Clay Ave.

Black Tie by Stuart Mercer | photo by LEXtoday

Stuart Mercer Gentleman’s Shoppe, located at 119 Clay Ave., is expanding and opening a second location — Black Tie by Stuart Mercer — across the street at 120 Clay Ave.

While the flagship store will continue to focus primarily on custom luxury clothing + sports and casual wear, the new spot will level up with formal wear, think custom tuxes for weddings and galas. At the moment don’t know the exact open date yet, but we’ll keep you posted when we do.

Now, let’s back to shopping game day gear —

Logan’s of Lexington, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Ste. 160 | It has everything from t-shirts + hats to spiffier brands like Vineyard Vines, Peter Millar, and Barbour.

Vintage Therapy, 101 W. Loudon Ave. | Get all the throwback Cats gear — windbreakers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, and more — at this thrift shop inside Greyline Station.

Spice Girl mug* | $14.24+
Warm and Cozy soy candle* | $28+
5 ft. felt pumpkin garland* | $25.89+
Football season doormat* | $43.20+
22" fall wreath* | $36.27+
Platform ankle boots* | $63.98+
Amber glass mug set* | $20.99+
Decorative faux fur throw blanket* | $17.99+
Pumpkin kitchen towel* | $15+
Pumpkin soy wax candle* | $7.20+
Free People James Mule* | $168+

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: I know I couldn’t fit all of the wonderful local shops in today’s newsletter, but guess what? That’s where you come in. Did I miss your favorite spot to get game day gear? Let me know.

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