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• “Flesh Descending in a Shower,” wrote the New York Times
• Scientific American reported that the meat was beef, but locals — who went as far as tasting the meat — said it tasted more like lamb or deer.

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Local eats

• Critchfield Meats Family Market, 398 Southland Dr.
• Uncle Charlie’s Meats, 1066 E. New Circle Rd.
• Wilson’s Grocery and Meat, 1010 Cramer Ave.

• Open Mic Night | Wed., Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Bring your poems, flash fiction, spoken word performance, friends, and enthusiasm. 🎤

• Thursday Night Live | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | Tandy Centennial Park, 251 W. Main St. | Free | Enjoy food, drinks, and live music from Mojo Tunes. 🎸
• Town Mountain | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington | $25.00 | Town Mountain is an alternative country band from Asheville, NC that are currently touring in support of their newly written original music. 🎶

• Intro to Canoeing | Fri., Oct. 7 | 3-4:30 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd. | Free, registration required. | This course gives citizens the opportunity to learn the basics of paddling on the calm waters of the lake at Jacobson Park. 🛶
• Kevin Farley | Fri., Oct. 7 | 9:30 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington | $15.00 | Kevin is the brother of Chris Farley + has spent the last three decades touring the country making audiences laugh. 🎤

• 2022 Capital Pride Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Old Capitol Lawn, 300 W Broadway St, Frankfort | Celebrate Pride with shows, music, food trucks, beer vendors + family-friendly activities. 🌈
• Campfire S’mores | Sat., Oct. 8 | 7-8 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Lane | Free | Enjoy s’mores around the campfire before participating in a short guided night hike. 🪵
• Freaky Flicks: Ghostbusters Afterlife | Sat., Oct. 8 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. | Free | Bring your blanks and lawn chairs to enjoy a spooky outdoor screening of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 🎞

• Fire Prevention + Wellness Festival | Sun., Oct. 9 | 2 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | This free family event will feature fire truck rides, demonstrations, food, games + more. 🚒

• 74º | Mostly sunny | 4% chance of rain

• Sawyer’s Downtown Bar and Grill is officially back open at 140 W. Main St. The popular downtown burger spot was originally located in Triangle Center, 325 W. Main St., but closed in May of 2021. The new location will be family-oriented, cafeteria-style dining with a burger, chili, and salad bar. 🍔

• The city is hosting a free trash disposal day this Sat. Oct. 8 from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike. The following items will be accepted — general household waste, tires (removed from rims), and furniture. Hazardous waste materials will not be accepted. 🗑

• The UK men’s basketball team released their full schedule for the 2022-2023 season. See it here. Every UK game will be on national television or available via streaming through CBS or the SEC Network. Additionally, let us know what you think about our sports coverage. 🏀 (UK Athletics)
• The UK women’s basketball team will host their Fan Day and Blue-White game at Memorial Coliseum on Sat., Oct. 22 at 11 a.m. Fans will get the opportunity to meet the 2022-2023 roster and watch the team scrimmage. Admission is free and no registration is required. (LEX18)

• Pivot Brewing is hosting a unique pop-up art show + market this Fri., Oct. 7 from 6-10 p.m. What’s really cool, is that the vendors will be the artists that design the unique can art for each of the brewery’s new beer and cider releases. Kick off your weekend by sipping local and shopping small. 🛍

• The annual Lex Glow Ride is returning on Sat., Nov. 5. Cyclists from across the city will be decorating their bikes with colorful lights + participating in a ~2-mile group ride through Shilito Park. The event is open to riders of all skill levels and will feature fun activities and giveaways. 🚲

• UK’s student-run magazine — KRNL — has been nominated as a finalist for an Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker Award. Both the Fall 2021 and the Spring 2022 issues are up for the award. The magazine focuses on the fashion + lifestyle culture of campus life at UK.

• If you start to notice a bunch of purple pumpkins around town — here’s why. Transylvania University’s ‘It’s On Us’ student organization is painting purple pumpkins to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They will be on display outside different local businesses + nonprofits around town. 💜 (1780)

• A new UK retail pharmacy called The Apothecary has officially opened on the ground floor of the UK Gatton Student Center. The pharmacy offers prescriptions, vaccines + over-the-counter items to students, faculty, and the general public. (The Lane Report)

• UK has officially launched the first certified child life specialist (CCLS) program in the state. These specialists help guide families through periods of hospitalization — improving the experience for children and parents as they face adversity. (UK NOW)

• Loretta Lynn, a world-famous singer + the ‘Queen of Country Music,’ has died at the age of 90. Loretta was born in Butcher Hollow, KY — about two hours outside of Lexington. In 1976, she was the first country act to play at the then brand new Rupp Arena. 🎶

• On Monday, Senate Bill 30 went into effect across the commonwealth. The bill allows the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to add organ donation questions to the car tag renewal process online. This will impact 30,000+ Kentuckians each month. Learn to renew your vehicle registration in Fayette County. 🚙

• Yesterday evening saw the beginning of Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement” and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Those who observe will refrain from eating or drinking until nightfall today. May you have an easy fast.

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