Budget

• $6 million for a new government center
• $2 million to re-imagine Phoenix Park
• $1.4 million to design a second senior center + therapeutic recreation center in Shillito Park
• $1 million for a new roof at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
• $750,000 to develop a new training center site for the police and fire departments
• $500,000 to develop property acquired along the Kentucky River
• A 5% raise for most city employees

Urban Service Boundary expansion

• Colonial Ladies in a Pollinator Garden | Monday, June 19 | 4-6 p.m. | DAR Never Forget Pollinator Garden, 650 Southpoint Dr., Lexington | Free | Enjoy evening garden tours that will feature talks about pollinators, lavender-infused lemonade + cookies, and attendees will go home with a gardening book and journal.

• Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, June 20 | 7 p.m. | MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Pack your picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy music from Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble at our city’s longest-running concert series.

• Murder Mystery Dinner | Wednesday, June 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $85 | Eat a delicious four-course dinner in the Grand Ballroom while trying to figure out “who dunnit” in the Trial by Murder case.

• Thomas Rhett | Thursday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $28-$129 | The award-winning country artist will be playing in support of his “Home Team Tour,” featuring opening acts Cole Swindell + Nate Smith.

• Arcadian Wild (Indoor Show) | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $18 | See the Nashville-born folk trio with support from Gabe Lee.

• After introducing alcohol sales at baseball + softball games this spring, UK athletic director Mitch Barnhardt announced the school will expand the offering to all athletic events. That means beer and seltzers will be sold at Kroger Field, Rupp Arena, and beyond this coming season. (LEX18)

• Last week, we told you The Breeze at Greyline Station is closing. But don’t worry wine lovers, a new wine store is moving right in. Say hello to Darling Wine Bar, which will take over the spot in July. Here you’ll find natural + traditional wines, cocktails, beer, and more.

• Join Kentucky Children’s Hospital + Safe Kids Fayette County for some family-friendly fun at the Kids Safety Day on Wednesday, June 21. The free event will be held at Douglass Park from 4 to 7 p.m., featuring activities like helmet fittings, a bike safety rodeo, car seat installation inspection + water safety. (UKNOW)

• Season ticket sales are open for the following UK teams: gymnastics, women’s basketball, and volleyball. Those who become new season ticket holders will receive their seat allocations after returners. These teams will be playing in Rupp Arena this year while Memorial Coliseum gets a facelift.

• You donut want to miss the North Lime Donut Dash 3K this weekend. Head to Wellington Park on Saturday, June 24 at 8 a.m. for a ~2-mile race, a kids 1K fun run + of course, donuts — all in support of Central Kentucky Riding for Hope.

• UK’s College of Social Work is the new home of the Child Well-Being Research Institute. The institute houses the Child Well-Being Research Network, a national network of community researchers that creates tools to better child development + well-being. (UKNOW)

• Congratulations to UK Healthcare for receiving the 2023 Gage Award for improving quality from America’s Essential Hospitals. The honor was given for their partnership with Kentucky Medicaid through which they helped improve care health challenges like cancer + obesity with a value-based Medicaid payment program. (UKNOW)

• Good news: District 7 Social has officially expanded its hours to stay open through 10 p.m. on weeknights, midnight on Fridays and Saturdays + 9 p.m. on Sundays — which means even more time for delicious food, local beer, and duckpin bowling.*

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