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There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom

Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City

This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast

Let mom enjoy the outdoors and drink wine without the mess with these non-tipping wine coolers by Toadfish.
Don’t forget to add this Capers Solid Pine Adirondack Chair by Palmetto Craft to make the outdoor experience even better.
If mom loves spending time hitting the trails, these water and stain-repellent pants by Columbia are a must.

The art collector

Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.

The fashion lover

Add to your mom’s jewelry collection with these Heart Post with Magenta Tassel Earrings by M+H Beads, which pair perfectly with sarongs from Honeyluv Designs LLC.

While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

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Events

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.
Ouita Michel Book Signing | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7 p.m. | Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | Free | Join the beloved local chef as she signs + discusses her book “Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places.”
Late Nights at Red Mile | Thursday, April 27-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.*

Friday, April 28

The Parachute Factory Closing Party | Friday, Apr. 28 | 6 p.m. | The Parachute Factory, 720 Bryan Ave., Lexington | Free | Graffiti on walls, reminisce, and celebrate the end of an era at this truly one-of-a-kind collaborative artistic space.
The Brook & The Bluff (Outdoor Show) | Friday, Apr. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $22 | Sway into the night with music from this Nashville-based band known for their “groovitational pull.”

Saturday, April 29

Bluegrass Birding Festival | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Stop by this annual festival to hear from speakers, explore exhibits, and learn all about birding at nature in the Bluegrass region.
Dinosaur Adventure | Saturday, Apr. 29-Sunday, Apr. 30 | 9 a.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $25-$35 | Take a step back to the prehistoric era with this exhibit featuring dinosaur-themed activities like fossil searches and obstacles courses, and a chance to meet baby dinosaurs.
Family Farm Days | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$16 | Meet Shaker Village’s new “farm-ily” members including lambs, kids, and piglets, plus enjoy activities like sheep shearing, wagon, and pony rides.*

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Wellness

🧠 Clean energy and clear brain

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News Notes

Sports

After a public hearing on Tuesday, the Lexington Urban County Council approved a zone change that permits the Lexington Sporting Club to build a new stadium on Athens Boonesboro Road. The zoning change could also to open the door for other new businesses in the area. (WKYT)

Drink

Chef Ouita Michel’s Holly Hill & Co. will serve as the US entry point for British vodka brand Blacklion. The one-of-a-kind spirit is made from sheep’s milk, a sustainable practice that reuses whey from the distiller’s cheese-making processes.

Civic

The city is looking for volunteers for water quality testing. Those interested in participating in the Watershed-Focused Monitoring Program should email Lindsie Nicholas to RSVP and get the details for a training session that will take place on Friday, May 5 at Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Cause

Mattress firm Tempur Sealy has donated $200,000 to the new Lexington Public Library Marksbury Family Branch location. To commemorate this support, the library will name its children’s area the Tempur Sealy Children’s Discovery Zone.

Feel Good

On Monday, the Lexington Humane Society hosted an adoption celebration for Ginny, a five-year-old Boxer mix who has been waiting to be adopted for three years. After entering foster care, Ginny finally found her fur-ever home. Congratulations to Ginny and her new family. (WTVQ)

Try This

Collins Bowing Center has unveiled a new mural created by Kentucky-based artist, The Tipton Creative. To coincide with the new eye-catching art piece, the bowling alley is running a half-off reservations deal through the entire month of May.

Community

Heading to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby? Arrive early to experience Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, a nine-day festival happening now through Derby Eve on May 5. Looking forward to: Live concerts, food galore, kids activities, midway rides, Derby Eve ribbon-cutting + more. Pro tip: Be sure to try the winning Derby Burger.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

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Small Business

Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Lexington

Joseph-Beth Booksellers always has a dedicated section of Kentucky-based books. | Photo by LEXtoday

Tomorrow, April 26 is Independent Bookstore Day, the perfect opportunity to celebrate all things literature in the Horse Capital of the World. Support these local Lexington bookstores:

Black Swan Books
This Woodland neighborhood book shop has been a champion of all things Kentuckiana and literature for over 30 years.

Glover’s Bookery
Explore over 80,000 volumes of books ranging from equestrian education to Kentucky history.

Half Price Books
While not technically independent, this family-owned shop offers both new + used books, plus vinyl records and more.

Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Enter for hourly gift card drawings + your chance to win free books for a year. Plus, members earn double points on all purchases.

sQecial Media
If you’re looking for, well, anything, sQecial probably has it. From the metaphysical and spiritual to classics and cookbooks, this LEX literary icon has you covered.

Not sure what you’re looking for? Peruse our list of books by Lexington literary luminaries.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

We are knee-deep in baseball season here at LEXtoday. Yesterday, our team got to check out renovations at Counter Clocks Field — which you can get a sneak peek on our Instagram — and it is a home run.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Get a full breakdown of the upgrades coming to Counter Clocks field before tomorrow’s first game.

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