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Winter events happening in and around Lexington
A holiday lights display on a snowy road
Southern Lights was ranked as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society. | Photo courtesy of @southernlights_ky | Caitlin Worth
From light displays to holiday performances and festive shopping opportunities, winter is just around the corner for the Horse Capital of the World.

If you’ve got friends and family in town this holiday season, we’ve got nine winter festivities happening this December to help keep your spirits bright.

Southern Lights | Now-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 5:30-10 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park, 4075 Iron Works Parkway | $30 per car | Named one of Kentucky’s Top 10 Winter/Holiday Festivals and Events by Kentucky Travel and Tourism, this magical Bluegrass tradition is celebrating 29 years at the Kentucky Horse Park.

Lunch at the Glitz | Wednesday, Nov. 30-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Glitz Restaurant, 4205 Fords Mill Rd., Versailles | $34.95+ | This glammed-out, glitter-filled holiday dining experience offers a three-course, prix fixe menu with local, seasonal ingredients with a side of unique antique shopping.

An elaborate gingerbread house featuring reds, blues, greens and pink

A show-stopping gingerbread house from a previous year at Mustard Seed Hill. | Photo by @mustardseedhillky


Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill | Begins Thurs., Dec. 1 | Times vary | Mustard Seed Hill, 1122 Main St., Millersburg | $15 | This is the perfect place to bring your out-of-town visitors. Find a gift at the artisan’s market, drool over the gingerbread house displays, and stroll along the three-acre holiday light display.

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. | Free | Stop by to shop the Christmas market, take Santa selfies, and stick around for the Illumination ceremony around sunset. Be sure to check out the estate in all its illuminated glory on a candlelight tour available next week.

Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 11 a.m. | Downtown Lexington | Free | See the city’s annual holiday parade where you’ll see a variety of organizations, bands, floats, and of course, Santa Claus cruising down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street.
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Tuesday, Nov. 29
  • Alexandra Kay | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $22 | See the pop-country star who has gained a following thanks to her online covers of 1990s country music favorites.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
  • Tunes for Toys | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd, Lexington | $20 | Bring an unwrapped toy or pay $20 to see live music from Red Clay Strays, Chelsea Nolan + more in support of The Nest Reindeer Express fundraiser.
Thursday, Dec. 1
  • “The Great” | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Center, 405 Rose St., Lexington | $10 | Enjoy the sounds of the UK Symphony Orchestra as they perform Barber Violin Concerto and Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great.”
  • Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Thursday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 30 | 4-11 p.m. | Carmel Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green, Carmel | Free | This award-winning authentic German Christmas market features unique market gifts, sips and bites like Glühwein + mulled beer, outdoor ice rink, and more.*
Friday, Dec. 2
  • Scrooge In Rouge: An English Music Hall Christmas Carol | Friday, Dec. 2 | 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.
Saturday, Dec. 3
  • Gingerbread Snap | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hamburg Pavilion, 2308 Sir Barton Way, Lexington | Free | Bring the family to get free photographs with Santa, shop nearby stores + holiday activities, treats, and face-painting.
Sunday, Dec. 4
  • Photos with Santa | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 4-6 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | $10 | Bring your pup for a photo with Santa — proceeds support the efforts of Lexington Pit Crew.
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What to look for when purchasing a historic home 🏡

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Jimmy grew up in LEX and specializes in historic properties, but is qualified to advise clients on all real estate purchases. | Photo by Tracy Beall via Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty
They’re charming, storied, and offer a unique bragging right — after all, the historic housing market can be competitive. There are a few things to look out for and be aware of before signing on the dotted line.

Local realtor Jimmy Turek advises buyers to:

  • Make sure historical features are accurate
  • Research if the property is in H-1 or not
  • Know the intricacies of the H-1 designation
  • Have the property inspected*
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Weather
  • 65º | Mostly cloudy | 16% chance of rain
Civic
  • If you own a short-term rental property, then tune in tonight at 5 p.m. for a special Planning and Public Safety meeting. Councilmembers will be discussing a zoning ordinance text amendment that calls for regulations, licensing fees, and approvals to streamline processes for creating + operating short-term rentals. 🏠 (CivicLex)
Number
  • $1,465,710.64. That’s the total value of recovered vehicles in Fayette County, thanks to the Flock license plate reader program. Mayor Linda Gorton and Police Chief Lawrence Weathers have asked city council members to move ahead with the expansion of the pilot project, which would bring in an additional 75 cameras. (City of Lexington)
Network
  • UK women’s head basketball coach Kyra Elzy is hosting a free women’s empowerment + networking event called Hoops & Heels. Tonight from 5-6:30 p.m., businesswomen and leaders of Lexington are invited to mix and mingle at Malone’s Prime, 3373 Tates Creek Rd. Register online. 🤝
Try This
  • Warehouse Block specialty bakery La Petit Delicat is hosting two gingerbread house decorating classes this Sat., Dec. 3 at 10 a.m. + 1 p.m. Tickets can be shared between one adult and one child, and include one gingerbread house, a snowman macaron, one gingerbread cookie, icing, and sprinkles. Coffee and hot cocoa will also be provided.
Plan Ahead
  • Mark your calendars for The 12 Divas of Christmas Extravaganza on Sun., Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center. The event is part drag show + part comedy show with proceeds benefiting Moveable Feast Lexington — which delivers hot meals to low-income individuals with health concerns.
Sports
  • Congratulations to the UK volleyball team for earning the No. 12 overall seed for the NCAA tournament — the team’s 24th time making a post-season appearance. The Wildcats were also selected to host the first two rounds of the tournament this weekend at Memorial Coliseum. Tickets start at $10 + go on sale today at 9 a.m. 🏐 (UK Athletics)
Watch
  • Tune into The Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” on Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. to see Versailles baker Lauren Jacobs who will be competing for $10,000. Lauren, known on Instagram as The Cheerful Baker, was chosen from 40,000 applicants to be one of five bakers on the show. Way to go, Lauren. 🍪 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
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  • Once the holiday decorations are up and the egg nog is poured, no one wants to think about financial planning. Luckily, Vermillion Private Wealth is offering a free 2022 End-of-Year Financial Planning Checklist to help you finish out the year with confidence.*
Travel
  • Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $280 avg/night. 🌊*
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Happy Giving Tuesday, everyone. We’re excited to announce that we’re launching new benefits for our membership program.

To support Lexington, we will donate 10% of all new LEXtoday membership contributions to Feeding America and LEXtoday will match 100% of the donated amount.

LEXtoday membership is the gift that keeps on giving.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: In case you missed it, Hank the Horse is officially in the Big Apple. Hank + his mom/caretaker Tammi Jo Regan are in New York City to present a donation to The Salvation Army for the Red Kettle Campaign — work that Hank and Tammi regularly partake in.

The big friendly fella will be back ringing the bells in the Bluegrass on Sat., Dec. 10 at Fayette Mall.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Read about winter weather trends, here.
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