The review

• Aaron’s score: 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫

• Aaron’s score: 🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫🍫🍫🍫

• Aaron’s score: 🍫🍫🍫🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

• Aaron’s score: 🍫🍫🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫🍫🍫

• Aaron’s score: 🍫🍫🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫🍫

• Aaron’s score: 🍫🍫
• Kid’s score: 🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫

The verdict

• Chocolate-covered caramels | This was the candy that received the highest combined score + I think is a sure-fire bet to satiate any sweet tooth.
• Chocolate-covered potato chips | I gave this a perfect 5/5 due to its unique salty + sweet qualities. I thought this would be a good choice for a party — talk about a conversation starter. My son, however — was not impressed.

• Godspell | Thu., Oct. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Asbury University Greathouse Theatre, 1 Macklem Dr., Wilmore | $10.00 | The school’s Theatre Department is performing the hit Broadway musical “Godspell” — a funny, moving, exhilarating theatrical experience.
• Weight Room Clinic + Walking Club | Thu., Oct. 27 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper Street, Lexington | Free | Join the UK Cooperative Extension Office + the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department for adult fitness and nutrition programming including weight room basics and a walking club.

• Castles and Cocktails: A Downton Abbey Affair | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $125 | The Kentucky Castle is partnering with Highclere Castle Gin to host an evening cocktail party with British hors d’oeuvres and a delightful dessert bar inspired by the show “Downtown Abbey.”
• Heather McMahan | Fri., Oct. 28 | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street, Lexington | $83.00 | This actress + comedian will be filming her “Comeback Tour” set live at Lexington’s historic downtown Opera House.

• Whitney | Sat., Oct. 29 | 4:30 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington | $25.00 | Whitney will be performing their hit songs and showcasing new work from their latest album “SPARK.”
• The Haunting of Blue Stallion | Sat., Oct. 29 | 6 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing, 610 W. 3rd St. | Free, price of purchase | This local brewery will be hosting its annual Halloween party complete with drink specials, seasonal music, food, and a costume contest.

• Halloween Drag Brunch | Sun., Oct. 30 | 11:30 a.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co, 1170 Manchester St., Ste. 140, Lexington | $20 | Benita Bloom will host this Halloween showcase — your ticket includes one cider-mosa.
• Photo skills: iPhone photography | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12-1 p.m. | Apple Fritz Farm, 4078 Finn Way, Lexington | Free, registration required | Learn new techniques to take better photos on your iPhone.

• 62º | Sunny | 8% chance of rain

• Mellow Mushroom, a pizza restaurant located at 503 S. Upper St., announced it will permanently be closing its doors. The restaurant cited rising costs of labor and food as its reasons + it will be permanently closed on Sun., Oct. 30 at 9 p.m. 🍕

• In a new partnership, Transylvania University will host Lexington Sporting Club — allowing the city’s new soccer team to use Thomas Field as its official training ground in 2023. The former home field of Transy students will be renovated for the team’s inaugural season. 🏟

• The Ketch Seafood Grill, a longstanding restaurant in the Southland neighborhood, is up for sale with a listing price of $745,000. There is a stipulation, however. The owner is looking for the right buyer because he “wants to keep it The Ketch.” 🐟 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
• You’ve Got Curls and Hair Loss Center, the first multicultural boutique salon in the Bluegrass, has partnered with Berea College to begin including beauty products in vending machines on campus + is looking to partner with more colleges soon. (The Lane Report)

• Lexington was recently featured on U.S. News and World Report’s list of “The 33 Best Girls Trip Ideas for 2023.” Our city made the list due to our picturesque countryside, unique bourbon offerings, and upscale boutiques.

• Lexington native + comedian Ariel Elias, who recently went viral for having a beverage thrown at her on stage, made her late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She sported a yellow Kentucky sweatshirt and performed a stand-up set. (LEX18)

• The Lexington Police Department is hosting a National Prescription Take Back Day event on Sat., Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kentucky American Water, 300 Richmond Rd. Citizens are invited to dispose of expired or unwanted medications free of charge + no questions asked. (City of Lexington)

• UK professor Keiko Tanaka, Ph.D., was recognized on ESPN2 during its “Extra Yard For Teachers” segment for her work with the UK football team. She is a professor of rural sociology + the director of undergraduate studies in Community and Leadership Development. 📚 (UK NOW)

• The UK softball team will be hosting the second annual Big Boo 2 event during its home game against Louisville this Sat., Oct. 29. The community is invited to dress up, snack on candy, and participate in face-painting and games. Admission is free to the 6 p.m. game at John Cropp Stadium. Arrive early for the events. 🥎 (UK Athletics)

• Actor Leslie Jordan, who played Phil on the Louisville-based sitcom “Call Me Kat,” died on Monday at age 67. Though he was from Tennessee, Leslie attended the University of Kentucky for one year in 1979 + he used to exercise horses in Lexington before his fame. (WKYT)

• The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is asking Kentuckians to fill out its latest survey — The Kentucky Long Range Planning Survey. This survey will help dictate transportation decisions for the next 20 years + there is a section where you can comment on the specific needs of the Bluegrass region.

• Looking to relieve muscle soreness without dropping $150+ a month on a deep tissue massage? Enter: the RENPHO massage gun. It has 17,000+ five-star reviews and is on sale for $99 (down from $249) for a limited time.*

• In yesterday’s newsletter, we shared with you a few Halloween happenings around town. Just a heads up, the Jack-o-lantern Trail is actually open tonight, Thurs., Oct. 29-Sun., Oct. 30. It costs $5 per person unless you donated a pumpkin — then it’s free. Children under 12 are free.

• Brennan Canada is a 6-ft 5-in senior forward from Mt. Sterling, KY.
• Quote: “He’s the kind of kid that can play four different positions,” said Coach Cal.
• Need to know: This is Brennan’s last season. Look for him to make his mark down the stretch.

• Coach Cal’s first comments were about this coal miner from Eastern Kentucky.
• Quote: "[Miners] they go down together and they come up together. They hold each other accountable. That’s written on my team’s wall now,” said Coach Cal.

• Look for CJ Frederick + Antonio Reeves to bring more perimeter shooting this year, something — some say — was missing from last year’s team.
• Quote: “Legally, I have to play five players — that’s it. These young guys, if they don’t play defense, they don’t play,” said Coach Cal.