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Meet Nathan Lyons, new owner of the Lexington Legends

Nathan (center) + his team at Vintage South Development helped revive a golf club. | Photo provided by Nathan Lyons

Commitment and fan engagement are the two major themes for new Lexington Legends owner Nathan Lyons.

We spoke with Nathan to hear about his connection to our city (he lives in Nashville — hey, NASHtoday) + what we can expect as he takes over our hometown minor league baseball team.

Congratulations on the purchase of the Lexington Legends.
Thank you. It’s exciting for us as well, and something we’ve been working on for a while. We love the city of Lexington, it’s one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Being in Nashville, it’s easy to get there, and my wife is from southern Kentucky as well.

What’s your connection to baseball?
I grew up in a baseball family. My cousins, brothers, uncles, and my dad — we all played in college. I had an uncle, Barry Lyons, who played in the major leagues in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Do you have any short-term or long-term goals for the team + stadium?
Right now, we’re working behind the scenes. We have a lot of work to do — both within the organization and with the stadium. But our full intent, and our full commitment, is to keep baseball in Lexington long-term. I do know that we’ve already engaged local partners to help guide us with updates and improvements to the fan experience + amenity area. And while I don’t have any details yet, I will say, we are completely committed to keeping baseball in Lexington.

And while there are no big announcements or changes to make right now, Nathan did say we could expect some news before the end of this year. Think of it like a holiday present.

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Monday, Nov. 7

Paws 4 the Cause Dog Plunge | Monday, Nov. 7 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1800 Newtown Pike, Lexington | Free | Bring your pups for one last swim in the heated pool, enjoy food and drinks from the pool bar + meet adoptable dogs from Paws 4 the Cause.
Second Annual Gala to Honor Women Veterans | Monday, Nov. 7 | 6-9 p.m. | Hilton Lexington, Downtown 369 West Vine St., Lexington | $100 | This gala is all about honoring and recognizing women who have dedicated their lives to serving the country.

Tuesday, Nov. 8

World Cup Party | Tuesday, Nov. 8 | 3-4 p.m. | Village Branch, 2185 Versailles Rd., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the return of the World Cup by watching matches, learning soccer drills, and exploring arts and crafts inspired by the sport.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Wing-It Wednesday Live | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Brick Oven Pizza, 4379 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Lexington | Free | It’s 0.86-cent wing night + live music from The Hummingbirds, a duo who covers artists like Taylor Swift, Tom Petty, The Eagles, and more.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Ada Limón | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Mitchell Fine Arts Center, N. Upper St., Lexington | Free | Reserve your spot to see US Poet Laureate Ada Liomon give a poetry reading followed by a Q&A and book signing session — a live stream will also be available.

Friday, Nov. 11

“Unbridled” Equine Art | Friday, Nov. 11-Saturday, Nov. 26 | 12-4 p.m. | Artist’s Attic, 401 West Main St., Lexington | Free | In celebration of The Breeders’ Cup, view local art that honors the equine spirit in a variety of styles and mediums.

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What is a trust?

Pro tip: A financial advisor can review your trust and answer any questions you have. | Photo provided by WealthSouth

Trusts can seem tricky, but the experts at WealthSouth have laid out the need-to-know info.

A trust:

📃Is a legal structure created to hold property to benefit an individual, a group, or entity

📃May be used for tax benefits + for personal reasons

📃Must have a grantor (someone establishing a trust), a trustee (someone holding the assets and administering them), and a beneficiary (individual or entity receiving the assets)

Here’s how to know if one is right for you.*

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Weather

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Community

Blue Grass Community Foundation wants to hear from you to help decide on the 2022-2023 BGCF365 theme. Fill out this survey to share your top three ideas or topics (think education, the arts, and green spaces) for making improvements in Lexington. Surveys are due Tues., Nov. 8. 📋

Eat

If you’re looking for some comfort food this season, stop by both DV8 Kitchen locations for its November specials. New on the menu this month is a ginger carrot bisque, Thanksgiving breakfast hash, and a salted caramel apple cinnamon roll. 🥕

Drink

The Weekly Juicery, 436 Old Vine St., announced its Holiday Glow flavor is back. The organic, cold-pressed juice features coconut water, grapefruit, orange, lemon + beet — perfect for a holiday mocktail or paired with some bubbly. 🥥

Plan Ahead

Castle & Key Distillery + Blue Ribbon Blooms are teaming up to host a holiday wreath workshop on Wed., Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are ~$90 and include a craft cocktail, personal charcuterie, and all the supplies to create and take home a fresh greenery wreath.

Holiday

Artist Kayla Weber’s hand-painted ornaments typically sell out in minutes. Her line of bourbon ornaments will be available in two batches. Get them in person at the Keene Run Maker’s Market on Sun., Nov. 13, or subscribe to her newsletter to get your hands on the second batch, which will be released on Monday, Nov. 14.

Try This

Single and ready to mingle. Relationship and intimacy coach Lauren Higdon is holding a Salty Singles Relationship Workshop at the Lexington Salt Cave this Thurs., Nov. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is geared towards adults ages 30-65 who will learn skills like finding comfort in eye contact, empathetic listening, authentic conversation + connection. Register. ❤️

Kids

UK and Gen.G Esports are kicking off the new esports program by hosting a free community event tomorrow, Tues., Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Cornerstone. The event is geared towards middle and high school students who will gain skills and knowledge + learn about the gaming industry. Register here.

Travel

Picture this: It’s a regular Monday at the office. You’re skimming your inbox for the fifteenth time when suddenly, an email arrives: ⛵Malta — $400-$500s. With a flash of your credit card, you’ve booked sunny skies + crystal blue waters for this year’s summer vacation. Good thing you got those Scott’s Cheap Flights notifications.*

Shop

Meet Rent the Runway, the easiest way to dress to impress (for less) this holiday season. By becoming a member, you can try every style, trend + designer you want — without ever buying a single thing. Bonus: Use code 6AMXRTR for 40% off two months of a membership or one-time rental. 👗 *

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Revisiting Chevy Chase’s Catalpa Road

City Editor Molly + her pup, Ziggy, visiting Catalpa Rd. last week. | Photo by Jomo K. Thompson

Calling all tree lovers + foliage followers. Around this time last year, we shared with you the hidden gem that is Catalpa Road in the fall.

Community members from around the city flock to this Chevy Chase street to see the golden tunnel of the Gingko trees. Well, today we’re reminding you — now is the time to go visit. The leaves are falling but there are still plenty on the trees.

But, visitors beware. It’s a stinky one out there as the bulbs from the female Gingko trees give off a pungent aroma + have already fallen.

Pro tip: The big drop happens at the first frost, so keep an eye on the weather. 👀

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: Did you know, that the Breeders’ Cup is one of the richest two days in sports? Yep, ~$28 million was paid out in purses + awards to jockeys, owners, and trainers over the weekend — right here in Lexington.

I had the pleasure of going on Friday and in true Keeneland fashion, the experience was flawless + fabulous.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Read about Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center’s new menu items.

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Editorial: Aaron Mikel, Molly Thompson, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.

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