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• Art by Nature | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 12-5 p.m. | The Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. | Free | This art gallery celebrates the unique environment of Central Kentucky. 🖼️
• Suits That Rock | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 7-11 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. | $20+ | Local legal professionals put down their briefcases + pick up their guitars in a benefit concert for Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.
• Mini Farmers’ Market Pop-Up | Thurs., Sept. 22 | 12-2 p.m. | Beaumont Branch, 3080 Fieldstone Way | Free, price of purchase | Stop by to shop local produce at a mini farmers’ market hosted by Black Soil. 🍅

• Fall Sneaker Ball Presented By Central Bank | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | The Grand Reserve, 903 Manchester St. | $75+ | Join for an evening of connecting with women in leadership, good food, and good times in support of the Community Action Council.
• Cabaret Night | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co., 610 W. 3rd St. | Free | Enjoy a night of local chamber music + craft beer — featuring performing artists from the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington. 🍺
• UK Symphony Orchestra | Fri., Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Center, 405 Rose St. | $10 | Soak in the sounds of the Ravel Bolero & Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique performed by the UK Symphony Orchestra. 🎻

• Bluegrass Creative Market | Sat., Sept. 24-Sun., Sept. 25 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oleika Shriners, 326 Southland Dr. | Free, price of purchase | Shop local handmade goods from a group of curated Kentucky artists + makers at this indoor-outdoor market.
• Kentucky Ballet Theatre 25th Anniversary Celebration | Sat., Sept. 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Kentucky Ballet, 3661 Winding Wood Ln. | $50 | This international-themed dinner will feature signature cocktails + a silent and live auction to benefit the Kentucky Ballet. 🩰
• UK vs. Northern Illinois | Sat., Sept. 24 | 7 p.m. | Kroger Field | $21+ | Cheer on the No. 8 Cats as they aim to continue their undefeated season against the Huskies. 🏈

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• Thomas Tolliver, an East End activist and historian, was named the 2022 Lexington Community Champion. The award is given by America in Bloom Lexington which honors Lexingtonians who serve + bring positive news to light. Thomas received a personalized brick at The Lyric Theatre and 1,000 daffodils bulbs will be planted in his honor. (WKYT)

• Castle & Key Distillery is offering a new experience through October — Walk the Ruins. The exclusive private group tour will give guests the opportunity to learn the vast history of the 19th-century property. The immersive afternoon will end with a tasting + charcuterie board of your choice. Book your tickets. 🥃

• UK’s Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department is teaming up with Lexington Parks and Recreation to help continue the free Pace in Parks run club. KHP doctoral and graduate students will provide in-person guidance to runners of all abilities, paces, and ages. Join the group this Sat., Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. at The Arboretum. 👟

• Lexington Theatre Company announced that tickets are on sale for its annual fundraiser, Script to Table, at Fasig-Tipton. Guests will enjoy a three-course meal designed + created by Chef Ouita Michel with this year’s theme in mind — Rodgers & Hammerstein revue, ‘A Grand Night for Singing.’ Seating is available both Fri., Nov. 18 and Sat., Nov. 19. 🎟️

• Congratulations to Woodford County High School social studies teacher Amber Sergent who was named the 2023 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year. Amber is a co-director of the summer school program, director of the Homework Club + an academic coach for the football. She received a $3,000 cash prize for the honor. 🏆 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Thanks to Kentucky House Bill 604, UK is now home to the UK Cannabis Center. The bill also provides the center with a $2-million appropriation over the next two years. The center will expand research on the medical use of cannabis, including the risks + benefits when it’s used to treat certain conditions. (UK NOW)

• If you love garage sales, head to Lady Remoulade at 900 N. Broadway this Sat., Sept. 24 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The restaurant is clearing out old equipment + furniture to create room for future events. Come shop for kitchen appliances and supplies, cabinets, decor + more.

• Happy early holidays, Lexington. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Fri., Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. for the Pentatonix: A Christmas Spectacular show. The GRAMMY Award-winning vocal quintet will visit Rupp Arena on Sun., Dec. 4 to perform holiday classics and debut songs from their forthcoming holiday album, “Holidays Around The World.” 🎤

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• Amazon’s “Thursday Night Football” broke records for new Prime memberships last week, with more sign-ups over a three hour period to view the Chiefs-Chargers game than on Prime Day, Black Friday, or Cyber Monday. Tonight’s game? Steelers vs. Browns. Join the party with a 30-day free Prime Video trial. 🏈 (CNBC)*