What started as a small Southern clothing line in 2012 has since bloomed into a full lifestyle brand for little ones. TBBC grew so fast that it joined the Oxford Industries family of brands — including Lilly Pulitzer + Southern Tide — in 2017. You can shop their adorable outfits online or find them in 400+ stores nationwide.
Founded in 1999, Big Ass Fans started with designing and engineering airflow solutions for industrial facilities. Realizing the positive impact it had on the workplace, they began manufacturing, innovating, and improving products for offices, restaurants, homes + more.
Industry: Industrial/Commercial Ceiling Fans
Number of employees: ~699
The Big Ass Fans HQ is located off Citation Blvd. | Photo by LEXtoday
Inspired by the life and travels of founder Angela Beck, the brand of housewares includes tablecloths, napkins, aprons, and more with original hand-sketched designs brought to life through the art of block printing in India.
The world’s largest bedding provider calls the Bluegrass home. Tempur Sealy uses history and innovation to develop, manufacture, and market sleep solutions like mattresses, adjustable bases, and pillows. Some of their highly-recognized brands include: Tempur®, Tempur-Pedic®, Cocoon™ by Sealy, Sealy®, and Stearns & Foster®.
You see its Instant Oil Change centers all over — there are 1,100+ in the US — but Valvoline is more than just the #2 quick-lube chain. It is a leading worldwide producer and distributor of automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants + chemicals.
Industry: Industrial/Manufacturing
Number of employees: ~8,900
Events
Monday, April 10
Ben Lacy | Monday, Apr. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar, 3195 Beaumont Center Cir., Lexington | Free | Relax and unwind from your Monday with a delicious dinner, drinks, and a side of some easy-listening live local music.
Tuesday, April 11
Cider Dinner Series | Tuesday, Apr. 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider, 1170 Manchester St., Lexington | $65 | This unique dining experience will pair Wise Bird Ciders with Eastern European-inspired dishes from Little Fork.
Wednesday, April 12
Judy Gaines Young Awards | Wednesday, Apr. 12 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Carrick Theater, 304 W. Fourth St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate this year’s winners — former state poet laureate, Richard Taylor + Transylvania senior Camae Mason — with a public presentation and readings.
Thursday, April 13
Networking Happy Hour | Thursday, Apr. 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Myriad Meadery, 732 National Ave., Lexington | Free | Come check out one of Lexington’s newest bars while networking and meeting new people.
Friday, April 14
Bourbon Blind Tasting with Mark Rucker | Friday, Apr. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Base249, 249 E. Main St., Ste. 150, Lexington | $50-$58.51 | Smell, taste, and experience Kentucky in this led, blind-tasting class featuring a curated, hand-selected collection of bourbons.
Saturday, April 15
Disney On Ice | Saturday, April 15 | 2 p.m. + 6 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $25-$55 | Disney On Ice presents “Find Your Hero,” an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite stories including Moana, The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, and Beauty & the Beast.
Red Mile Gaming and Racing: Lexington’s new one-stop shop for entertainment
Games galore. | Photo by Red Mile Racing & Gaming
Get ready, Lexington — Red Mile Gaming and Racing is set to reveal their brand-new expansions as Lexington’s new one-stop destination for gaming, food and drinks, and events.
Bluegrass Greensource will be hosting its 10th Annual Main Street Clean Sweep beginning Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22. Community clean-ups will take place at various locations around town for Earth Week, including Veterans Park, Jacobson Park, and Wise Bird Cider. Help celebrate + support our planet at one of these events.
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help out with this year’s Reforest the Bluegrass. Head to Hisle Farm Park on Saturday, April 15 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to plant tree seedlings as well as enjoy music, food + other fun activities with fellow community members.
Drink
Thrive Brew is giving us a taste of spring in a can with its new monthly small-batch flavor. Spring Garden features delicious strawberries with fresh basil and is available for a limited time. Get yours before they are gone by shopping online or stopping by the store on Saturdays between 10 a.m and 3 p.m.
Sports
Lexington Sporting Club tied their first home match against Forward Madison FC with a score of 0-0 in front of a crowd of 3,029 fans. The team now has a record of 0-2-1 for its inaugural season. Catch them at home again this Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
Watch
You might recognize some scenery in a new Lifetime movie that is set to air this holiday season. “Christmas at the Amish Bakery” just wrapped up filming in Somerset, but it won’t be the last movie for Pulaski County. The network plans to film five more in the coming years. (LEX18)
Learn
If you’re a project manager, or know someone who is, consider expanding your skillset at the UK Gatton College of Business and Economics’ Project Management Professional Learning Series. The 10-session series will be held May through July + offer you hands-on tools and proven strategies for success in your career.
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Travel
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How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns the cleanser you’re already using into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that feels rich and creamy on the skin. Keep the skincare gains going with a trusted SPF stick for face and body + a silk pillowcase for nighttime.
Development
If you build it, they will come
New multipurpose building open at Ecton Park
The ribbon cutting for a new concessions + restroom building at Ecton Park. | Photo by Amy Wallot | Amy Wallot/LFUCG/LFUCG
In case you missed it, city officials recently cut the ribbon on a new building at Ecton Park. The addition features a covered concession stand + new restrooms.
Ecton Park is one of the busier parks in Lexington thanks to its proximity to town. It boasts four tennis courts, baseball fields used by Eastern Little League, playground equipment, lots of green space, and is one of the homes for the free fan-favorite Big Band & Jazz concert series. We’ll keep you updated when they announce the 2023 schedule.
Money for the project came from the $10 million in ARPA funds that have been allocated to Parks & Recreation’s Master Plan.
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