Travel and Outdoors

What is composting?

How do you get started?

• For beginners | Try it out before you commit. This bin is easy to clean and is perfect for collecting scraps on your counter.
• For style icons | Composting, but make it cute. Just don’t mistake this odor-free bin for your cookie jar.
• For the serious gardener | This 43-gallon container rotates — no more mixing compost by hand — and has two chambers so you can add fresh waste while the older batch finishes up.
• For the landscaper | If you plan to compost mostly yard waste, this open-top bin is a good alternative to a pile.

Can you compost without a backyard?

• Bluegrass Youth Ballet Presents: “Alice in Wonderland” | Friday, Apr. 28 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $22-$26 | Enjoy a modern-day twist on the children’s classic following the strange adventures through Wonderland.
• Night at the Museum | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7-10 p.m. | Explorium of Lexington, 440 W. Short St. , Lexington | $100 | Support the mission of this local nonprofit children’s museum with an evening of adults-only fun including a silent auction, drinks, exploring the exhibits + more.

• Kite Fest | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 12-4 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | This fun-filled day will feature kite-flying, acoustic ukulele and guitar performances, face painting, airbrush tattoos, bounce houses, and more sky-high tricks from Sora Aerial Arts.
• Spring Floral Design Workshop & Tea Party | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Belles Fleurs & Dessins, 4301 Bridle Ridge Ln., Lexington | $185 | This inspiring floral design workshop will teach you the basics of building your own bouquets with a relaxing afternoon tea party.

• Lil Wayne | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $200 | You won’t need a milli to see Mr. Carter, the Grammy award-winning rapper known for collaborating with Drake, Jay-Z, T-Pain, DJ Khaled, and many others.

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• Local nonprofit the International Book Project is hosting a Mother’s Day & Afternoon Soirée Market on Saturday, May 13 at 1440 Delaware Ave. Celebrate the mother figure in your life with local art, hand-made candles, home goods, wine samples from Talon Winery, authentic Cuban food, and more.
• Before Kentucky for Kentucky heads to its new location (details pending), the Fun Mall at 720 Bryan Ave. is hosting a Blowout Moving Sale featuring clearance apparel and discounts storewide until Sunday, April 30.

• The Kentucky Horse Park Commission has approved several major upgrades to some of its barns. Barns 8-12 have been demolished and replaced with temporary structures until new construction begins in the fall. Once completed, the upgrades will feature two stable pavilions with new restrooms, wash racks, stall mats, and more.

• Paris, KY is constructing a park for the most recognizable equine hero — Secretariat. The privately-funded park will be located on Main Street, where a three-story tall mural of the horse lives. A bronze statue will be installed in November to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s retirement to Claiborne Farm. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Looking to play a part in our new soccer team? The Lexington Sporting Club will host two job fairs to fill out its operations team, with openings ranging from ticketing, parking, merchandise, and more. Stop by LSC Indoor 1 or 2 on Monday, May 1 + Wednesday, May 3 to learn more.