06.20.2023

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38° | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.

Who wants dessert?

Get a taste of Lexington as a flavor of ice cream

Five ice cream cones and lots of sprinkles.

If the ice cream is strawberry, that means it counts as a serving of fruit — right? Asking for a friend. | Photo via Unsplash

Recently, we asked you to come up with a unique ice cream flavor that describes Lexington and utilizes one to three locally sourced ingredients. After reading all of your responses, it’s safe to say that our mouths are watering. Here were two of our favorites:

A bourbon and mint flavored ice cream topped with a caramel marshmallow sauce (like Modjeskas). Called “Bourbon Royale.” — Polly S.

Vanilla ice cream mixed with Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Old Kentucky Chocolates’ Thoroughbreds (caramel, pecans and chocolate). Called “Southern Delight.” — Sharon D.

The only thing we need now is a local ice cream shop to make one of these flavors a reality. Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream and Sorella Gelateria — we’re looking at you.

Events

Tuesday, June 20

Summer Solstice Art | Tuesday, June 20 | 1-2:15 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Join park staff in creating nature crafts to celebrate the start of the summer.

Wednesday, June 21

Yass Queen Pride Yoga Flow | Wednesday, June 21 | 6-7 p.m. | Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., Lexington | Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with an invigorating yoga flow + the release of a new starfruit and kiwi hard cider.

Thursday, June 22

Pollinator Week with NABA Central Kentucky | Thursday, June 22 | 3:30-6 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | Free | Explore the outdoors with your family while searching for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.

Friday, June 23

Lexington Green Lakeside Live | Friday, June 23 | 6-10 p.m. | Lexington Green Lakeside, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | Free | Enjoy live music, food, dancing, and more on Lexington’s biggest “back porch.”

Saturday, June 24

Summer Fun Train Rides | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Rd., Versailles | $13-$20 | Choose from open-air or first-class seating for a 90-minute train ride overlooking the Kentucky River Palisades.

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News Notes

Number

$6.8 billion. That’s UK’s approved FY2023-24 budget — the largest in the institution’s history. The budget covers all facets of the university, including the healthcare system + school. Big numbers include $494 million in revenue from research grants and $285 million in financial aid for students. (UKNOW)

Open

Arkansas-based fast-casual chicken chain, Slim Chickens, opened its first Lexington location yesterday at 525 Waller Ave. The menu features sandwiches, tenders + wings with 17 different house-made sauces. A second location will be coming to the old O’Charley’s at 2897 Richmond Rd. soon. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Eat

If you despise the dreaded question, “What should we have for dinner,” then let SoulFeast Week take the guesswork out. Through Sunday, June 25, visit any of the 14 eateries participating in Black Restaurant Week to dive into $10 meal deals like Trinidadian Nachos from Jack’s Sandbar & Grille.

Art

There are some new additions at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden thanks to LexArts and artists LaVon Van Williams Jr. + Gary Bibbs. The pair created three iron pieces depicting Murphy’s personal life and legacy in horse racing. See them yourself at the corner of Midland Avenue and East Third Street. (WKYT)

Sports

Lexington Sporting Club has partnered with Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa to be the team’s official hotel partner. Through the deal, Griffin’s Kitchen Food Truck will be set up at Toyota Stadium for five of the remaining home matches this season. Get your tickets.

Closing

UK’s Good Samaritan Hospital will close its doors at 310 S. Limestone in 2029. Operations, services, and employees will move to the new facilities as part of the UK Chandler Hospital expansion. We’ll keep you posted as more details arise. (LEX18)

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

In case you couldn’t tell from my ice cream flavor, I’ve got a big sweet tooth. I can’t wait to see what you all come up with. Now, who should we ask to host the end-of-summer ice cream party where we try each other’s flavors?

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