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38° | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.

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Events

Friday, March 24

Kane Brown | Friday, Mar. 24 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $38.50-$150 | See the multi-platinum country artist, whose genre-bending hits have paired him with DJ Marshmello, John Legend, and Nelly, live in concert.
A Bob Marley and The Wailers Tribute Show | Friday, Mar. 24 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15 | Don’t worry about a thing while the Ark Band covers classics by Bob Marley and the Wailers.
The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens by Billy St. John | Friday, Mar. 24-Sunday, Mar. 26 | Times vary | The Carriage House, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | $22 | Try to figure out “whodunnit” in this parlor comedy murder mystery hosted by the Studio Players.
Late Nights at Red Mile | Friday, March 24-Monday, Oct. 2 | 11 p.m. | Red Mile Gaming & Racing, 1101 Winbak Way, Lexington | Free | Don’t miss Late Night Breakfast with $5 food, late night drawings, live music + more.*

Saturday, March 25

Hanging Basket DIY Workshop | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Wilson Nurseries, 2700 Palumbo Dr., Lexington | $55 | Kick off the spring season by designing and planting your own hanging basket to complete your garden.
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention | Saturday, March 25-Monday, March 27 | 12 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $30-$140 | Listen to some of the most iconic figures in modern pop culture history speak about their experiences and dance to the beats of DJ Marvel.
Palmetto Moon Lexington Grand Opening Celebration | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Palmetto Moon - Fayette Mall, 3401 Nicholasville Rd, Ste. 820, Lexington | Free | This family-friendly event features giveaways, grand prize drawings, live music, local vendors and more to welcome Lexington residents and visitors into the Palmetto Moon shopping experience.*

Sunday, March 26

CD Central’s 28th Birthday | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 12-6 p.m. | CD Central, 377 S. Limestone, Lexington | Free | Celebrate this Lexington music haven by shopping a storewide sale + snag a copy of your favorite vinyl, CD, posters, and more.
Bridal Bites | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 1-3 p.m. | Caramanda’s Bake Shoppe, 2220 Nicholasville Rd., Lexington | Free | Brides are invited to stop by to try cake samples, explore a new bridal suite, and book a complimentary bridal cake consultation.

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News Notes

Weather

63º | Rain | 95% chance of rain
While we got to enjoy a stint of warmth yesterday, be prepared for heavy rains throughout today. Flood watches are currently in effect until Saturday, March 26 afternoon. Head to Kentucky Emergency Management’s website to learn more about how to prepare for severe weather before, during, and after.

Opening

Lexington Public Library’s Northside Branch will celebrate the grand opening of its new play center tomorrow, March 25 at 11 a.m. In partnership with CHI Saint Joseph Health, the Discover Health Play Center will host health science-focused activities and events for children 12 and under.

History

Ever been shopping for historical artifacts on eBay? Neither have we. But for historian Joni House, it proved to be a goldmine after finding a Civil War-era hospital ledger from the Battle of Perryville being sold for $3,000. Joni donated the ledger to the Harrodsburg Historical Society, where the piece will be restored. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Arts

Calling all artists — North Lime Coffee + Donuts is looking for new artists to display their work for the month of April. If you or someone you know is interested, send them an email and you could have your pieces showcased at one of its locations.
Congratulations to Henry Clay high school senior Ella Kirlew, who was commissioned by Art Inc. Kentucky to create a painting that will be displayed at The MET. Receiving backing from the National Endowment for the Arts, Ella created a painting that was inspired by the children living in the East End community.

Eat

Happy birthday to our 2022 winner of the best classic Lexington restaurant, Malone’s. The iconic steakhouse turns 25 and is celebrating with a special anniversary menu available until Wednesday, April 5. Make your reservation to enjoy the dishes including steak, fish, wine, and a bourbon flight .
Got 25 minutes (and a love for pasta)? Get a home-cooked meal in 25 minutes or less with these Gnocchi Puttanesca, Pesto Pasta Salad, and Cheese Tortellini with Spinach, Tomatoes & Mushrooms recipes. Read: Save money on fast food by making food fast at home.*

Number

$241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first class tickets, too.

Fun Fact

Did you know today is the last day to enter our Six & Main Spring Forward Contest? The winner + two of their friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee/tea brand partners. Spring on over to Instagram to learn more.

Lifestyle

Wake up, Chevy Chase

The duo behind the Kentucky Taste Buds blog are bringing their insights to your TV. | Photo courtesy of @kytastebuds

A new live morning show is giving Lexington the low down on all of its secret hidden gems.

“Live From Chevy Chase” will be hosted by Tamara Schneider and Leigh Jordan, the duo behind the lifestyle blog Kentucky Taste Buds.

The show — premiering Monday, March 27 at 9 a.m. — gets its namesake from the iconic FOX 56 studio located in the heart of Chevy Chase.

Since launching the blog in 2017, the childhood friends have also hosted the podcast “Brunch with the Buds” that was featured on KISS96.9FM until January 2023, when they accepted the offer for the new morning show.

Despite moving around different mediums, the pair still share one main goal: to create “a show by women and for women ... focused on all aspects of life here in Central Kentucky,” the duo told us.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
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From the Editor

All I want to taco bout are Bandido Taqueria Mexicana’s fish and chicken tacos I tried this week. If you want a great deal, stop by before Crave Taco Week ends on Sunday, March 26.

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