ReImagine’s revival

REIMAGINE Project makes its annual return

A painting of a child standing in front of a brick wall with wings featuring the reflection of the land below.

“Campbell’s Flying Girl” by Damon Farmer | Photo courtesy of Arts Connect

This Fri., Sept., 16 from 5-8 p.m. is another rendition of the LexArts Hop — when dozens of galleries + businesses stay open late for the public to view art, for free.

Special this month is the return of the ReImagine project — a unique fundraiser where local artists are chosen to “re-imagine” drawings submitted by local students. Let’s review, shall we?

Beginnings

ReImagine was started in 2014 by Lori Barnett, then executive director of Creative Alliance, and her daughter Grace. The former arts nonprofit ran the project from 2014-2019.

Arts Connect, a nonprofit dedicated to arts awareness in the community, has now revived the project. “We serendipitously bumped into each other at the Headley-Whitney Museum. I asked her [Lori] if we could join forces and take it on. It’s [ReImagine] is perfect for our spirit + mission,” said Kate Savage, Executive Director at Arts Connect.

an abstract piece of art featuring shades of blue and gold — Gabriel’s Imagination by Patti Edmon | Photo courtesy of Arts Connect

How to see it

Stop by the Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., during Gallery Hop to view this year’s projects. The students’ drawings will be side-by-side with the re-imagined pieces.

By the numbers

38 pieces of art
37 students submitted drawings
10 different local grade schools
29 local artists participating

How it works

The art is available for purchase via an online auction. Bidding is open now. Don’t worry, no financial information is needed upfront. Each piece has a starting price tag of $200 + the minimum bid increment is an additional $25.

The proceeds will be split three ways — among the artist, Arts Connect, and the student’s school to be used for the arts program + art supplies.

The auction will end at the closing reception held on Fri., Oct. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Click here to view the full catalog.

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Today

Google Webinar: Learn the Basics of Google Ads | Wed., Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Virtual | In this workshop, business owners can learn how to reach more customers + grow their business through Google Ads. 💻
DOT Day Celebration | Wed., Sept. 14 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Kids grades K-5 can celebrate creativity, courage, and collaboration with a reading of Peter H. Reynolds’ book, “The Dot,” followed by dot art + more.
UK vs. Louisville| Wed., Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum, 201 Avenue of Champions | $5+ | Cheer on the nationally-ranked volleyball team as they host the Cards. 🏐

Thursday

Community Housing Gala | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Hilton Lexington, 369 West Vine St. | $200 | Dine + dance to support nonprofit organizations serving those impacted by housing insecurity in Central Kentucky. 🏠
The Doctor You Wish You Had | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 4-8 p.m. | The Blushery, 825 National Ave. | $15+ | Hear from Dr. Brooke Stubbs, an Internal and Lifestyle Medicine double board certified physician, discuss how to master your health through lifestyle optimization.

Friday

Hike Club at West Sixth Farm | Fri., Sept. 16 | 5 p.m. | West Sixth Farm, 4495 Shadrick Ferry Rd., Frankfort | All ages are welcome to join a self-guided hike on the farm hosted by Woods and Waters Land Trust. 🍂
Steven Cade | Fri., Sept. 16 | 6 p.m. | Talon Winery, 7086 Tates Creek Rd. | Free, price of purchase | Wind down + watch the sunset with local wine and live music.

Saturday

Legends vs. Wild Health Genomes | Sat., Sept. 17 | 6:35 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $13+ | Watch some baseball, support Breast Cancer Awareness Night + stick around for post-game fireworks. ⚾
Kentucky Heritage Jazz Fest | Sat., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 18 | Times vary | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | Free | Bring your own lawn chair to secure your seating for free jazz music along with food trucks, exhibits, tours, and more. 🎷

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Weather

79º | Mostly sunny | 0% chance of rain

Open

Buy, sell, or trade your LEGOs at the new Bricks & Minifigs Lexington store located at 2220 Nicholasville Rd. in the Zandale Shopping Center. The aftermarket toy shop gives visitors the opportunity to rebuild, reuse + reimagine with thousands of available LEGO items. Good for your toy closet and the planet — it’s a win-win.

Coming Soon

Like a wellness spa, but for canines, Yappy Place is scheduled to open next month at 314/316 S. Ashland Ave., in the former John’s Casual Shoes spot. Yappy Place features 4,300 sqft of indoor fun complete with aqua treadmills, pools + plenty of space for puppy parties, training sessions, and more. 🐶

Development

Lexington is inching closer to beginning construction on the new Fayette County middle school proposed for Polo Club Boulevard. The design of the building has been approved, but the school board still has to vote on the $70-million construction bid from Rising Sun Development at their next meeting on Mon., Sept. 26. 🎓 (WKYT)

Edu

UK has partnered with Fidelity Investments to create UK Invests — an initiative to help students build financial literacy + practice investing. By the fall 2023 semester, all UK students will have access to the program and the opportunity to receive monetary rewards by making financially-healthy behaviors outlined by the partners. Learn more. 💵

Watch

Stop by the Kentucky Theatre this Thurs., Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. for the premiere of “The Hopewell Haunting” — an independent film written + directed by UK alum Dane Sears. Stick around after for a meet-and-greet with the cast and crew. 📽️ (UK NOW)

Ranked

Berea College ranked No. 26 on US News’ Best Colleges list for National Liberal Arts Colleges. The site noted Berea College had a total enrollment of 1,468 in Fall of 2021, it boasts a 9:1 student-teacher ratio + 86.6% of its classes have fewer than 20 students. (US NEWS)

Community

Seedleaf is accepting pre-orders now through Sat., Sept. 17 for its $20 Market Bags. Each bag features four varieties of fresh local vegetables from the nonprofit’s market gardeners. Pick-up will be available at the Southland Farmers’ Market on Sun., Sept. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 🥬

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for Sat., Oct. 29 for the Lexington Humane Society’s fundraiser, Beastie Ball: Wild Wild Westie. The event will be held at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown from 6-10 p.m. + feature live music, food, and an online auction.

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Food

Dining Out For Life

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We hope you’re hungry, Lexington. AVOL Kentucky‘s annual fundraising event — Dining Out for Life — returns tomorrow, Thurs., Sept. 15, serving up good food for a good cause.

Over 40 local foodie favorites are participating, including Bourbon N’ Toulouse, LockBox, and The Sage Rabbit + donating 25% of each bill to help AVOL’s mission of ending HIV in Kentucky.

Treat yourself to breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or drinks out on the town to support local + do good.

THE WRAP

Today’s edition was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: I’m definitely a summer lover, but these cooler temps lately have me ready for some fall fun + activities. One of the things on my list, take my niece and nephew to the pumpkin patch. Where is your favorite u-pick farm for fall goodies? Let me know your pro tips.

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