Lifelong learning 🎓

Classes for adults in Lexington, KY

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning sign

The Carnegie Center is a great way to tutor and promote educational tools for students. | Photo by @bevsiereads

A new year brings a fresh sense of excitement for the unknown, and might just have you wanting to learn something new. Get those backpacks packed and pencils sharpened, because we’re heading back to the classroom with nine opportunities for you to broaden your brainpower.

Back to school

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning | Whether you’re looking to learn a new language or fine-tune your writing, the Carnegie Center has standalone workshops, recurring free writing sessions, and more.

UK’s Fine Arts Institute | You can choose from 3-12 week course classes like ceramics, drawing, and woodworking or attend a day workshop for perfecting your painting and photography skills.

UK’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute | This series is open to the public and geared towards adults ages 50+. Participants can attend seminars, lectures, or in-person classes on computer basics, photography, dancing, and more. Browse the Spring 2026 catalog.

Gettin’ crafty

Living Arts & Science Center | If you’re looking for a fresh date night idea, the Couples Wheel Throwing class kicks off Thursday, Feb. 12. Be sure to keep an eye out for more offerings throughout the year.

Lexington Public Library | Learn a new skill or just swing by a crafty social hour at your local LPL. Class offerings vary, but consider trying out knitting, watercolor painting, or craft an air plant ornament. Pro tip: Filter events by your age group for the best recommendations.

Move your body

Artworks at the Carver School | In addition to its creative class offerings, Lexington Parks & Recreation is helping you move in new ways with Shorin-Ken Karate and Irish Dance (also known as Irish céilí).
City of Lexington programming | Bookmark the city’s calendar to keep an eye out for events like bird walks and themed hikes in Lexington’s beautiful green spaces. Looking to keep it indoors? The city often offers free cooking + fitness classes, book clubs, karaoke, and more.

Iron chef

La Bonne Vie | This personal chef company serves fresh, locally sourced cuisine and is ready to show you the ropes. Choose from classes tailored to your interests, from Knife Skills 101 to Cooking for 2: Gourmet Soups and Sandwiches.

Harkness Edwards Vineyards | This local vineyard’s event lineup does not disappoint. Alongside non–food-related classes, current offerings include pumpkin roll and cannoli making, Valentine’s pasta making, and several “Galentine’s” events — often with a complimentary glass of wine.

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Thursday, Jan. 5

Action Figure & Comic Exhibition | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | Free | Bring the whole family to celebrate diversity in the action figure and comic genre.
Matt Castle Live | Thursday, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Julietta Market, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Grab a drink from Old North while listening to the sweet sounds of Matt Castle, then stick around for a fun and invigorating salsa lesson.

Friday, Jan. 6

Planetarium Show: Exoplanets | Friday, Jan. 6 | 4 p.m. | Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | $5 | Examine the many unique and extraordinary worlds outside of our solar system in the Farish Planetarium.

Saturday, Jan. 7

PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour | Saturday, Jan. 7 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine St., Lexington | $18-$106 | Pretend you’re in “Yellowstone” and experience the excitement of top-level cowboy skills.

Sunday, Jan. 8

A Musical Concert featuring Lutisha Coleman | Sunday, Jan. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Virtual | $10 | Tune in to hear retired FCPS Music Educator + 2022 Morning Pointe Foundation Seniors Got Talent Lexington winner Sis. Lutisha Coleman in this at-home benefit concert.

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.

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Real Estate

Try This: Meet with Central Bank’s mortgage team

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Central Bank is the kind of locally-owned business where they greet you with a handshake at the door. | Photo by LEXtoday

How many of you Lexingtonians have contemplated purchasing a new home, but hesitated due to the uncertainty of market trends? We’ll admit it — we’re intimidated by the home-buying process too.

That is until we met with the mortgage team at Central Bank. We sat down with them one-on-one to chat about mortgage loans + the borrowing process. Here’s what we learned.

Everyone’s income and credit score look a little different, but, generally speaking, there are five things you should know about mortgage loans with Central Bank:

Central Bank is locally-owned and operated since 1946, making it easy to sit down in person with a lender and get to know them on a personal level.
Several programs exist that are designed to help individuals who may not qualify for traditional mortgage options. Central Bank’s lenders will present you with the options that make the most sense for your particular circumstances.*

3 MORE MORTGAGE MUST-KNOWS

Weather

51º | Mostly cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Ranked

Lexington ranked No. 8 on LawnLove’s list of Cities with the Most Green Space. The site compared 200 cities based on a variety of factors including the number of parks, total acreage, and average yard size. This news aligns well with last year’s commitment to the 10-Minute Walk Campaign. 🌳 (Lawnlove.com)

Environment

Applications are being accepted for Green Check — the city’s free sustainability certification program. If selected, businesses will receive a personal consultation and support while completing the sustainability scorecard. Interested businesses should apply by Tuesday, Jan. 31. ✅

Sports

Let’s give a warm welcome to Justin Ferrarella, the new President and General Manager for the Lexington Legends. Justin brings with him six years of experience as General Manager for the Frontier League’s Sussex County Miners. ⚾

Listen

The UK Jazz Ensemble and Mega-Sax are in Orlando this week performing at The Jazz Education Network Conference, an international event showcasing the genre’s greats. This isn’t UK Jazz Studies’ first time getting recognized, five recordings from the program have been recommended for Grammy nominations. 🎷(UK NOW)

Real Estate

Realtors can act as an expert guide, stand in your corner during negotiations, and give you expanded search power. Here’s four more reasons to work with a realtor in 2023. Got questions about the market or LEX’s inventory? Contact local realtor Jimmy Turek. 🏡 *

Travel

How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to St. Croix). 🌴*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Molly.

Editor’s pick: A huge thank you to Reader Kimberly D. for today’s story idea. She told me about her wonderful experience taking photography classes at UK and how she was eager to find out other ways to continue learning.

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