“Stand 2020,” West Vine Street + South Mill Street

Thoroughbred Park, 100 Midland Ave.

Gratz Park Fountain, 250 W. Third St.

“Publisher,” Central Bank Center Plaza

“Unlearn Fear + Hate,” 201 W. Short St.

• Classic Films: La Bamba | Tues., Sept. 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way | Free | Stop by for a mid-afternoon screening + discussion of this classic movie with fresh, hot popcorn. 🍿
• Craft Night | Tues., Sept. 20 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Kenwick Table, 201 Owsley Ave. | Free, price of purchase | Bring art supplies + get ready to craft in support of the Early Bird Foundation by helping to make name cards for babies in the NICU. ✍️

• Early Bird Book Group | Wed., Sept. 21 | 9:30-11 a.m. | Lexington Public Library, Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr. | Free | Join for a discussion on Anthony Doerr’s “All the Light We Cannot See.” 📖
• Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | Wed., Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $49.50+ | Experience the energizing sound of this jazz artist who has played with Lenny Kravitz, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bruno Mars + more. 🎶

• Benjamin Gratz and the Soul of Lexington | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, 210 N. Broadway | Free | Part of The Hopemont Lecture Series, come learn about Benjamin Gratz, for whom Lexington’s oldest historic district is named.

• Lexington Mercantile Co. Fall Market Day | Fri., Sept. 23 | 5 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. | Free, price of purchase | Shop from local vendors, makers, boutiques + food trucks at this kid and dog-friendly event. 🛍️
• First Annual Commonwealth Classic Polo Match | Fri., Sept. 23 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Commonwealth Polo Club, 3665 Bethlehem Rd., Paris | $15+ | This event will feature a VIP viewing area, food trucks, a beer garden, educational kids’ activities + a meet and greet with the players and polo ponies. 🐎

• Rest & Renew Workshop with Sheryl Woolverton of How to Make a Life | Sat., Sept. 24 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Ste. 180. | $75 | Explore the seven areas of rest, learn about new habits + enjoy a mini yoga nidra session.

• 89º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

• Last week, the Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee made a motion for ideas for a new leaf collection program without using vacuums. Members of the committee stated that the vacuum program is not an effective use of taxpayer money. Commissioner Nancy Albright will provide alternatives by Tues., Oct. 11. 🍂 (CivicLex)

• The UK Board of Trustees announced that the $9-million Rose Street Redevelopment Park Project will be known as Alumni Commons. Located between Columbia Avenue + Huguelet Drive, the project is expected to be finished by July 2023 and will feature outdoor classrooms, terraced lawn seating, a water installation, patio and garden areas, and more. 🏗️ (UK NOW)

• Entry to national parks in Kentucky will be free on Sat., Sept. 24. Celebrate National Public Lands Day by volunteering for a cleanup or enjoying free camping options at Red River Gorge. 🏕️ (WFPL)

• The latest book by Lexington author Silas House, “Lark Ascending,” will hit the shelves next Tues., Sept. 27. Grab a copy of the novel + meet Silas as he begins his book tour at Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., that same day at 7 p.m.
• From now until Sat., Sept. 24, the Lexington Public Library is participating in the American Public Library’s Banned Books Week with this year’s theme, “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” The week is all about celebrating intellectual freedom + access to the world’s information and knowledge. Stop by your local branch or check out these virtual events. 📚

• UK announced the new indoor track and field facility will be called the Jim Green Indoor Track and Field Center — named for Jim Green, the first African American student-athlete at UK to win both NCAA and SEC Championships. The building will be located next to the UK Outdoor Track and the Shively Sports Center. (UK Athletics)

• This Sat., Sept. 24, Seedleaf + The Lexington Art League are teaming up to present “The Garden Festival.” Stop by The Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr., from 1-5 p.m. for the family-friendly event featuring food, music from the Lexington Philharmonic, and gardening performances. 🥬

• Kentucky Children’s Hospital + Easter Seals Bluegrass are partnering to take over the old Shriner’s Hospital at 1900 Richmond Rd. The space will allow for expanded services for children and adults with special needs. Renovations and construction are expected to be completed by January 2023. (WKYT)

• In honor of Bourbon Heritage Month, Woodford Reserve has released a limited edition Distillery Series bottle — Honey Barrel Finish. The bourbon is finished in barrels that previously stored honey + features notes of honeysuckle, lemon peel, toasted coconut, and honey graham cracker. Buy this release at the distillery’s gift shop or at select local liquor stores. 🥃 (The Bourbon Review)

• Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: LEXtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. *

• We maybe had one too many pumpkin spice lattes before we wrote yesterday’s newsletter. We accidentally stated that Wed., Sept. 21 was the first day of fall. This is incorrect. The first day of fall is on Thurs., Sept. 22. What can we say? We’re just excited for spooky season.