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Showcase your skills

Two new opportunities for artists to showcase work

Would you believe it if we told you this photo was taken in Jacobson Park? | Photo by @john_nickell_photography

Calling all creative Lexingtonians. The city recently announced two opportunities for artists to showcase their work to the public — and that’s on top of the Collaborative Program announced earlier this month. Let’s see how you can bring your talents to the community.

Art by Nature

Celebrating its sixth year, the Art by Nature program is a celebration of our local environment. This year’s theme, Urban Creeks, asks visual artists of all levels to create projects inspired by these 35 creek sites. Previous year’s themes included native plants in medians, trees, and front yards.

What type of art is accepted? Think paintings, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, sculptures, glass creations + more. Artists can submit up to three pieces, but only one will be selected per person. The exhibit will be featured at The Living Arts & Science Center Friday, Oct. 13-Friday, Nov. 24.

Submit your work by Friday, September 15
Stay tuned for an announcement in June about art + nature events that will coincide with the exhibit.

Lexington Detention Center

The Public Arts Commission is facilitating a facelift for the officer dining room at the Lexington Detention Center. The goal is to help create a positive, calming environment and “enhance the environment of the dining room.” Employees will help guide the vision for the work by sharing ideas + themes of what they’d like to see in the space. The chosen artist will receive a total budget of $8,250.

Email your proposals to Heather Lyons by 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17.
Or, hand-deliver your proposal to Heather at the Government Center at 200 E. Main St. by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

Events

Monday, April 24

CivicLex Fifth Anniversary Celebration | Monday, Apr. 24 | 5-7 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing, 501 W. Sixth St., Lexington | Celebrate five years of this local nonprofit with beer, birthday cake, and fellow community members.

Tuesday, April 25

Leah Marlene (Indoor Show) | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $15-$35 | The multi-faceted artist, who gained popularity appearing on American Idol, will be joined by the local duo Rags & Riches.

Wednesday, April 26

Murder Mystery Dinner | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 7-9 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $85 | Enjoy a delicious dinner in the grand ballroom while trying to figure out the mastermind behind the “Murder at the Museum.”

Thursday, April 27

Rock Music Trivia | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct., Lexington | Free | Local Trivia Action and Rupp Arena are teaming up to bring you Rock Music Trivia Night and an opportunity to win tickets for the Breaking Benjamin show on May 20.

Friday, April 28

West Sixth Beer Garden Pop Up | Friday, Apr. 28 | 4-8 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | Free | Parks & Recreation and West Sixth are curating a communal space for you to gather with friends for music, lawn games, family-friendly activities, and connection.
Night at the Museum | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Explorium of Lexington, 440 W. Short St., Lexington | $100 | Support the mission of our local nonprofit children’s museum with an evening of adults-only fun including a silent auction, drinks, exploring the exhibits + more.

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News Notes

Development

Property management group Winterwood, Inc. + nonprofit AVOL Kentucky cut the ribbon of a new joint venture community residence last Friday. Stonewall Terrace is a 26-unit development that will serve medically vulnerable, low-income individuals in Lexington. The project was created thanks to a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit allocation from the Kentucky Housing Corporation.

Biz

Neigh-bors helping neighbors. Keeneland recently donated $100,000 to the Lexington Public Library Foundation’s capital campaign for the new $18-million Marksbury Family Branch, set to open on Versailles Road later this year. In honor of the gift, LPL will name a 16-seat meeting room after the historic racetrack.

Try This

I want to ride my bicycle. LEX Bike Walk is teaming up with The League of American Bicyclists to help cyclists of all levels learn the rules of the road. Smart Cycling will be held Sunday, May 7 from 4-7 p.m. + offer classroom instruction and time to practice on your bike.

Eat

Black Soil announced a new monthly dinner series that blends agriculture, mental health, and the arts in one space. Heal Over A Meal will take place at The Living Arts & Science Center + include a dinner, presentations from local mental health professionals, and networking.

Asked

“Only with some gusto, For we are Lexingtonians!” That’s a line still dazzling us from our recent poetry contest. Be part of the judging panel and vote for your favorite poem. Fun fact: All the words in our finalists’ poems came from one of our newsletters.

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Drink

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Travel

Itching to take a vacation? We’re always in support of time off + self care — so we’ve rounded up five drool-worthy vacation spots to help you plan. This romantic chateau in Nova Scotia is one of our favorites on the list. See the rest.

Holiday

Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.

Wellness

Inhale, exhale

Yoga at The Headley Whitney Museum

A group of people sitting on their yoga mats in an art exhibit.

This all-level class is the perfect way to wind down your weekend. | Photo by LEXtoday

Hey, y’all — City Editor Molly here.
Some of you may know this, but I’ve been teaching yoga around town for about seven years. So, when I saw the opportunity to take a class taught by one of my favorite teachers, at a venue I’d never been to, I jumped at the opportunity.

Here are three things I loved about yoga at The Headley Whitney Museum:

The drive out on Old Frankfort Pike + the grounds of the museum are just gorgeous.
The welcoming environment that’s perfect for all levels.
Getting to reflect and unwind before starting a new week.

And lucky for you, there are more opportunities for you to flow with compassion (you’re practicing within the new Shades of Compassion exhibit), thanks to a series with local yoga guide Lissa Sims.

Save your spot for the second session in the four-part series on Sunday, May 7 from 4 to 5 p.m.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

For those of you that might be nervous about trying yoga, I highly recommend starting with Yoga Nidra — it’s basically a nap. You truly just lay there for an hour with guided cues + wake up feeling like you just had a full night’s sleep — so refreshed.

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