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Add a little color to your day 🎹

Free art galleries in Lexington, KY
Two women standing in front of a wall of art at the LASC.
See the rotating art exhibits at LASC’s Glo Gallery. | Photo courtesy of @lasclex
Fool’s Spring, Second Winter, Spring of Deception ... does anyone know what season we’re in?

In case we can expect that Third Winter, we thought we’d add a little color to your day with some free + pay-what-you-can art exhibits around town.

ArtHouse Kentucky, 576 E. Third St. | Free
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Current exhibits
Gold Crown Gallery, 128 Deweese St.| Free
Institute 193, 215 N. Limestone | Free
LexArts Gallery at Arts Place, 161 N. Mill St. | Free
  • Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. + Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
  • Current exhibit
Lexington Art League, 209 Castlewood Dr. | Free
A person standing next to a blue penguin at 21c Lexington.

Check the 21c Lexington calendar to explore artistic events like Mocktails at the Museum. | Photo by @asiseetheworld

21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St. | Free
Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. | Pay what you can
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. | Free
  • Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. + Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Current exhibits
UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. | Free
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Tuesday, Feb. 28
  • Cookbook Club | Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 5-6 p.m.| Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the end of National Soup Month by bringing your favorite soup recipe to share and discuss with fellow club members.
Wednesday, March 1
  • The Wood Brothers | Wednesday, Mar. 1 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $39-$83 | The Wood Brothers’ music features a blend of folk, gospel, blues, and jazz + $1 from every ticket will support wetlands conservation.
Thursday, March 2
  • All Things Real Estate | Thursday, Mar. 2 | 6 p.m. | Keller Williams Bluegrass Realty, 854 East High St., Lexington | Real estate agents will be on hand to teach interested community members about first-time home buying, investing 101, and how to pick the right lender.
Friday, March 3
  • Jennifer Koh with the UK Symphony Orchestra | Friday, Mar. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall, 405 Rose St., Lexington | $10-$23 | Experience the mystifying violin concerto, “Processions,” by Missy Mazzoli along with Outi Tarkiainen’s “Songs of the Ice” and Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances.”
Tuesday, March 21
  • Smart Growth Ambassadors | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, 1210 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | This educational class is designed to help community members learn how to be ambassadors for responsible land use in Lexington-Fayette County.*
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Weather
  • 61Âș | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Announced
  • Kevin James, known for his roles in “The King of Queens,” and “Grown Ups” is coming to the Lexington Opera House next fall on Thursday, Sept. 28. His previous stand-up specials can be found on Netflix. Tickets for The Regardless Tour go on sale this Friday, March 3.
Number
  • $23.1 million. That’s the reported amount “Cocaine Bear” made at the box office during its opening weekend. We’re curious to know how much of that was from y’all. Relive the fun from Friday night’s red carpet event hosted by Kentucky for Kentucky. đŸ» (LEX18)
Civic
Sports
  • Congratulations to UK men’s basketball’s Oscar Tshiebwe for being named SEC Player of the Week. This is the sixth time this season a Wildcat has received the weekly SEC honor. Kentucky will host Vandy this Wednesday at 7 p.m. Catch the game on SEC Network. 🏀 (UK Athletics)
  • Registration is now open to volunteer at this year’s PGA TOUR Barbasol Tournament held July 13–16 at Champions at Keene Trace Golf Club. Available positions include scoring, shotlink, crowd control, and more. Volunteers can donate $35 and receive branded gear, tickets + food.
Eat
  • Thanks to a partnership between McDonald’s + Krispy Kreme, you can find three different doughnut varieties on area menus starting Tuesday, March 21. The rollout started last fall with nine restaurants in Louisville and will now expand to 160 locations across central Kentucky.
  • Want to mix up your weekly dinner menu? Here’s a list of go-to, easy-to-make, healthy recipes from Kroger. Pro tip: Read now and bookmark for later. 💡*

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Filing your taxes in Lexington, KY
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Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash
For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Lexington is also home to these local tax resources:
Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*
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