☕ Morning

• “Morning Workouts at Keeneland. Every day of the year from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Great for all visitors, both young and old, and it is free. Then breakfast at The Track Kitchen.” — Paula J.

☀️ Daytime

• Reader Debbi N. recommends basking in the beauty of the native and horticultural plant collections on this 100-acre public garden.

• “Visitors should go to Ashland not only for the history but for the beauty of the grounds.” — Cindy K

• “When it’s open, it’s good for all ages to learn about our famous Mary Todd Lincoln and her family as well as her place in American History.” — Paula J.

• “The Visitor Center has beautiful maps of all three walk/drive tours available. Great ways to learn about Lexington history and see our beautiful Bluegrass countryside.” — Paula J.

• “You can go walk around on your own, get cocktails, and shop their store.” — Lexy W.
  

🌃 Evening

• “See a show and the historic architecture of the building, a local treasure, then eat downtown at one of the many great restaurants.” — Cindy K.

• Debbi N. recommends a stop for dinner and live music at this BBQ joint along the Kentucky River.

• STEAM Lab Drop-In: Paper Circuit Valentine’s | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Students grades 3-12 are invited to come to the Kloiber Foundation STEAM Lab to create their own light-up Valentine’s Day cards with paper circuits.

• Jason Carter and Friends (Indoor Show) | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | See the Ashland native + fiddler extraordinaire known for his work in the Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys.

• Galentine’s Party | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Malone’s Prime Events & Reception, 3373 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington | $160 | Enjoy wine tastings and charcuterie pairings while designing a custom Morton James sweatshirt.
• Jazz at the Library | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 7-9 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Enjoy free, live music from Lexington’s own Paladin, with James Poole, Mark Gardner, Tom Covello, and Brehnan Miller.

• Bird Walks | Friday, Feb. 10 | 9-11 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | This new monthly program is suited for beginner and experienced nature lovers who want to explore the birds of Central Kentucky.

• 59º | Cloudy | 24% chance of rain

• Lady Remoulade announced via its social media channels that it is officially closed. The chef-owned concept revived the building at 900 North Broadway last spring, but closed temporarily in November. The owners cited rising costs as a reason for shutting down.

• $11.3 million. That’s how much money Governor Andy Beshear has awarded to seven state transportation projects like replacing 10 Lextran vehicles and supporting traffic signal timing along Man O’ War through an extended fiber optic network. 🚦 (The Lane Report)

• On Saturday, Feb. 25, UK will host the 100th E-Day celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The community is invited to the free event that will showcase ~100 contests, demonstrations + exhibits aimed at engaging and entertaining in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. (UKNOW)

• The Living Arts & Science Center is looking for a Grant Program Manager to join its staff. The position will work with the development team, preparing and submitting grants on the local, state, and federal levels. Learn more + apply. 💼

• We’re practicing financially fit February with help from WealthSouth’s insights and enhancing our knowledge + know-how — from the importance of financial planning to how inflation impacts your investments. WealthSouth has Kentucky roots dating back 100-plus years and it’s grown to be one of the largest locally operated firms in the Bluegrass.*

• Hiring the right Realtor® can make a big difference. Pro tip: Find someone who is informed, monitors market activity, knows about properties before they hit the market, understands neighborhood values, and someone who is up-to-date with technology. Our recommendation? Jimmy Turek of Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty. Bonus: He’s a LEX native. 👀 *

• What’s getting us through February: Our humidifiers. We love the Levoit Blue Cool Humidifier for its quiet design, multiple mist levels, and how easy it is to clean. Do your skin (not to mention, your houseplants) a favor and up your home hydration.*