Government

Brighton East Rail Trail

• Details: This trail currently provides residents with car-free access to parks + shopping, but doesn’t connect to downtown.
• Connection: Citizens and city officials are thinking about how to connect this trail to downtown — there’s even a website dedicated to the planning of this new infrastructure project.

Town Branch Trail

• Details: This section of the trail starts near the Masterson Station neighborhood + runs behind the McConnell Trace neighborhood.
• Next steps: The goal is to connect this portion of the Town Branch Trail to the section that runs through the Distillery District.

Future growth

• Christmas Teas at Waveland | Tuesday, Nov. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Waveland State Historic Site, 225 Waveland Museum Ln., Lexington | $40 | Enjoy holiday tea + treats in the magically decorated Waveland mansion, followed by a tour.

• Turkey Crafts | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 1 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way | Free, registration required | Kids in grades K-5 are invited to make fun holiday-themed crafts while learning about local turkey populations.

• Thoroughbred Classic 5K | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 7:30 a.m. | Keeneland | $30 | Kick-start the holiday with a fun + festive run through the beautiful grounds of Keeneland.

• Scrooge In Rouge: An English Music Hall Christmas Carol | Friday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Dec. 4 | 8 p.m. | Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Court, Lexington | $25 | Done in the style of British Music Hall, Scrooge in Rouge abounds in bad puns, naughty double-entendres, witty songs, and quick changes.
• Whiskey Wonderland at JW Marriott Nashville | Friday, Nov. 25-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m. | JW Marriott Nashville, 201 8th Ave South, Nashville | $10 | Grab a seat inside Whiskey Wonderland, an 18-ft-tall gingerbread distillery + bar to celebrate the spirit of the season with specialty cocktails — reservations now open.*

• Kentucky Wildcats Football vs. Louisville Cardinals Football | Saturday, Nov. 26 | 3 p.m. | Kroger Field, 1540 University Dr, Lexington | $47-$95 | The Wildcats are taking on the Cardinals at home in one of the most anticipated rivalry games of the year.

• Winter Tree I.D. | Sunday, Nov. 27 | 2 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln. | Free, registration required | Learn how to identify trees during the winter season and how they survive the frigid temperatures.

• 55º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain

• La Taquiza Taqueria will be holding its grand opening for its second location on Sat., Dec. 3. Located at 630 E. Main St., in the former Sav’s building, the celebratory event will feature live music, 99-cent tacos, and free margaritas. Check out its hours and menu. 🌮 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The UK men’s soccer team defeated Florida 4-0 in their first match of the 2022 NCAA Tournament, advancing them to the Sweet 16. The Wildcats’ next game will be at home against Pittsburgh on Sun., Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, 570 Wildcat Ct. ⚽️ (WTVQ)
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• Kenny Chesney announced he will be coming to the Bluegrass in the spring to headline Rupp Arena on Tues., April 25. Tickets for his “I Go Back Tour” go on sale Fri., Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. 🎸 (LEX 18)

• The Lexington Fire Department has donated an SUV to the Neon Volunteer Fire Department in Eastern Kentucky. Located near the Kentucky/Virginia border, this group of first responders lost seven vehicles in the flooding + currently serves a population of ~10,000. 🚒 (City of Lexington)

• The University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital has developed a new mobile unit that will begin working to provide assistance to children across the Commonwealth. The 35-foot Ford F-550 is equipped with a ton of features + the most up-to-date technology. 🩺 (UK NOW)

• A group of students is working to fight hunger across Lexington. Check out their upcycled grocery bags made from repurposed textiles. Once the project is complete, the bags will be used to deliver meals, prepared from recovered food, to low-income senior citizens. (UK College of Agriculture)

• Why wait to start shopping this holiday season? Check out our gift guides featured on our online shop Six & Main. Shop for the pet lover, party host, and foodie in your life. There’s something special for everyone. Let the shopping begin. 🛍️

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