UK men’s basketball (NCAA) | Est. 1902

• Named after Hall of Fame coach Adolph Rupp
• This season it will also be home to sports such as volleyball, women’s basketball + gymnastics as Memorial Coliseum undergoes renovations.

• The Wildcat was created in the 1976-77 season
• Scratch, who joined later, is considered a more child-friendly mascot + is the host of Junior Wildcat Club.

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• Kentucky was the first school to reach 1,000 wins in 1968 + 2,000 wins in 2009
• Leads the NCAA in tournament appearances with 59 trips to March Madness play
• Tied for first at 12 visits (with UNC and UCLA) for the number of appearances in NCAA Championship games.

Lexington Sporting Club (USL League One) | Est. 2022

• Also home to the Georgetown College Football program

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• The team played its first game on March 18, 2023.

• Bird Walks | Friday, May 12 | 9-11 a.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Beginner + experienced nature enthusiasts are invited to explore and learn about birds of the Bluegrass with staff at Raven Run.

• StreetFest | Saturday, May 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Oliver Lewis Way, Lexington | Free | Share the roads by walking, biking, or running, enter the cycling obstacle course contest, and finish the afternoon off with Bella’s Mini Donuts.
• Halftone Zine Fest | Saturday, May 13 | 12-5 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Come out to celebrate the art of locally created, small batch, self-published works known as zines with exhibits, speakers, and a market.
• Spring Sip and Shop | Saturday, May 13 | 12-6 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | Free | Spend the afternoon sipping and shopping from local artists and creative makers.

• Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show | Sunday, May 14 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Athens Schoolhouse Antiques, 6270 Athens Walnut Hill, Lexington | $2 | It’s porch season, so explore antiques and other decor to complete your outdoor space for the summer.
• Mother’s Day Floral Workshop | Sunday, May 14 | 1 p.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | $102.56 | Beholden Blooms will offer guidance as you design the perfect floral bouquet with detail and intention while enjoying charcuterie and cocktails.

• Today and tomorrow are your last days to participate in the early voting period for the primary gubernatorial race. Stop by Kroger Field from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to cast your vote. See what you’re voting on in Fayette County’s sample ballot. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Four Lexington elementary schools were named in Niche’s “2023 Best Public Elementary Schools in Kentucky” list. The education data site ranked schools based on a grading system for academics, diversity, and teachers. Congratulations to Rosa Parks, Clays Mill, Veterans Park, and Cassidy for making the list. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with “Lex Get HAAPI!” community events, including open mics, radio show takeovers, and art exhibits. You can also learn more by listening to UK’s Oral History Project which shares stories, experiences + interviews of Asian Americans living in Kentucky. (UKNOW)

• UK has officially launched a fully online clinical nutrition master’s degree. The program is estimated to take 18 months to complete + graduates will be prepared for career opportunities in areas such as public health, food safety, sports nutrition, and research. Learn more. (UKY)

• In recognition of National Nurses Week, we’d like to celebrate and thank all our Lexington nurses. Looking to take your next career step in healthcare? Learn how to start an impactful career with Frontier Nursing University.^

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*