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23 questions for 2023

23 questions for 2023 in Lexington, KY
LEX downtown winter at night
Bright lights, big(ish) city. | photo by @john_nickell_photography
We’re back, Lexington. 💙

2023 is here and it brings a fresh start and a whole new year of reasons to have Lexington pride. Who knows what new restaurants might open and what skyline changes we might see, but we know one thing for sure — we want to write about what matters to you, our readers, the most.

That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2023 — any piece of Lexington life you’ve always wanted to read into with your morning cup of coffee in hand. Want to know where to get the best breakfast bagel? The oldest businesses in our city? Which concerts are coming into town? A local legend?

Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us last year were some of our favorite topics to cover — like Lexington’s best bloody marys + the story of the town dog, Smiley Pete.

Submit your question below to influence the stories you’ll read this year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 23 of these. Stay tuned as we bring you the answers you want most + watch the rest of the year unfold.

What would you like us to cover in 2023?
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Wednesday, Jan. 4
  • Networking with Women’s Professional Forum | Wednesday, Jan. 4 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Copper Roux, 861 South Broadway, Lexington | $50 | Meet fellow business professionals and make new personal connections, while learning what is going on in the community.
Thursday, Jan. 5
Friday, Jan. 6
  • Bluegrass, Burgers, and Brews | Friday, Jan. 6 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Whole Foods Market, 4059 Finn Way, Lexington | Free | The first Friday of every month features live music with the Blue Dawg Bluegrass Band and special pricing on draft beer and burgers.
Saturday, Jan. 7
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather
  • 62º | Morning rain | 76% chance of rain
Civic
  • Former Fayette County 4th district council representative Susan Lamb has been appointed to replace Don Blevins, Jr. as Fayette County Clerk. Lamb spent 21 years in the clerk’s office serving as the Deputy Council Clerk and Council Clerk. Her term will begin Tuesday, Jan. 31 when Blevins retires. (LEX18)
Drink
  • Alltech, the parent company of numerous global beverage brands including Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., has named Lisa Wicker CEO of the newly created Lyons Brewing & Distilling Co. The brand will house Alltech’s beverage companies in Lexington, Pikeville, and Ireland. 🍺 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Active
  • Ready or not, registration is open for the 47th annual Bluegrass 10,000 which takes place downtown on July 4. If your resolution involves more movement, check out our list of local running groups to help get motivated. 👟
Festival
  • Calling art artists. Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Woodland Art Fair which will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 and Sunday, Aug. 20. Categories available include jewelry, photography, painting, and more.
Kids
  • LPL After School has returned to the Northside and Village Branches of the Lexington Public Library. The free, after-school drop-in program is geared towards kids ages 5-12 and will be held Monday-Friday, 4-6 p.m. Snacks will be provided as well as STEAM and enrichment activities, homework help, and reading recommendations. 📖
State
  • Kentuckians are now paying less income tax as a result of House Bill 8. The state is dropping the tax from 5% to 4.5% — about $300 less for someone making $60,000 annually. To offset the dip, 30+ new services were incorporated into the state’s 6% sales tax — like fitness studios and parking services. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
  • Copeland & Co. announced that as of yesterday it is now a designated gluten-free bakery. While the team does not have a storefront at the moment, Lexingonians can get their unique pop tarts — think cinnamon sugar and fruity cereal — via home delivery or at its partner coffee shops. 🍽️
  • Don’t just eat better — eat the best. Sunbasket’s meal kit service delivers delicious, healthy meals created by award-winning chefs straight to your front door. Bonus: LEXtoday readers can get $100 off their first four deliveries and more when they sign up. *
Today Is
  • National Spaghetti Day. Pro tip: Fazoli’s serves up heaping portions of steaming hot spaghetti all day long. Bonus: The Fazoli’s Rewards app can save you money on your favorite spaghetti dishes — whether you like it topped with marinara sauce, meatballs, or just a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. (Read: Don’t be a noodle — save some dough.) 🍝*
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New fun swinging into Fayette Mall

Par6 Social set to open February 27
LEX Par6 Social exterior
Par6 Social is located next to Burlap & Burch at Fayette Mall. | Photo by Par6 Social
Fore. Mark your calendars, y’all, because Par6 Social is scheduled to open at 3565 Nicholasville Rd. at Fayette Mall on Monday, Feb. 27.

Par6 Social is an entertainment complex featuring a restaurant, bar, 14 large-screen TVs, and three Topgolf Swing Suite simulators.

🍹 Food and drink

The menu offers a variety of eats — from appetizers like blistered shishito peppers and flatbread pizza to main courses including mushroom bacon gorgonzola meatloaf and broiled shrimp scampi.

Grab a pint of your choice from 16 draft beers or sip on a handcrafted cocktail — we’ve got our eyes on the Par6 Lemonade.

⛳ Swing Suites

Each suite can hold up to eight players offering everything from classic golf play to zombie dodgeball. See the full list. Reservations are recommended and available up to seven days in advance.

Rates are $30 per hour Monday-Thursday and $50 per hour Friday-Sunday.
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: Have you missed me? Because I sure have missed you all. I’m back and feeling refreshed + recharged after some time away with family this holiday season.

While I’ve got some fun stories in the works for this year, I can’t wait to see what ideas and questions you have for us in 2023. Don’t forget to share them with us in this survey.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Check out our local resolutions guide, here.
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