06.26.2023

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Celebrate summer with a trip to the Berea Craft Festival

Presented by a LEXtoday sponsor

Festival-goers walk into an outdoor arts and craft festival

A world of wonder awaits at the Berea Craft Festival. | Photo by Berea Tourism

We don’t want to be dramatic, but there’s only one right way to kick off summer: with stunning craft and artisan work, live demos + all the artsy fun at the 2023 Berea Craft Festival.

Happening Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 (Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), the festival has something for everyone.

Bonus: Berea is just 45 minutes from Lexington, AKA the perfect summer Friday road trip destination.

Here are four things to look forward to:

Seeing stunning work by 110+ artists and craftsmen

The Berea Craft Festival will showcase artists working across a variety of mediums, including metal, textiles, wood, ceramics, fiber + more. Read: Whatever kind of art you’re most interested in will be there — plus plenty of opportunities to discover new favorites.

Live demonstrations

If you’ve always wanted to see how master artists throw pottery, blacksmith metal, or crimp fine jewelry, then you’re in luck. Berea’s live demonstrations allow attendees to observe the artistic process for themselves, up close and personal, as artist schedules permit.

a woman weaving outside — Fiber artist Ladonna Sy demonstrates her artistic process.
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Photo by Berea Tourism

Live entertainment

The strolling performers are one of the most unique aspects of the Berea Craft Festival. While browsing artist booths, attendees can also enjoy live music performed by local musicians strolling through the festival.

Shopping in the Old Town Artisan Village

It’s not an arts festival if you don’t bring home souvenirs. After checking out the festival, don’t miss making a pit stop at the shops in the Old Town Artisan Village to continue the fun. Berea is the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky for a reason.

Interested? Tickets ($6 for adults, $5 for seniors) are available at the gate. Kids under 12 get in free, and friendly dogs on a leash are welcome to tag along. Parking is also free.

See you there, Lexington.*

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A. Supervised swimming
B. Hands-on learning opportunities
C. Team sports
D. All of the above

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Events

Monday, June 26

Sound Off Music Trivia | Monday, June 26 | 8 p.m. | Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint, 155 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | Test your music knowledge and see how many songs you can identify at this fast-paced session of music trivia.

Tuesday, June 27

FCPS Summer Lunch | Tuesday, June 27 | 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lexington Public Library Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington | Free | All kids can snag free lunch throughout the summer, then spend an educational day exploring the library’s offerings.

Wednesday, June 28

LexTools Volunteer Day | Wednesday, June 28 | 5-8 p.m. | Black & Williams Neighborhood Center, 498 Georgetown St., Lexington | Free | Help the Lexington Tool Library repair current inventory, donate your own supplies, and mingle with like-minded community members.
Murder Mystery Dinner | Wednesday, June 28 | 7-9 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $85 | Enjoy a delicious four-course dinner in the Grand Ballroom while trying to figure out “who dunnit” in the Trial by Murder case.
Uncle Lucius (Indoor Show) | Wednesday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $20 | Hear the tunes of this Austin group as they play folksy tunes following a five-year hiatus.

Thursday, June 29

New Life Day Center Annual Fundraising Dinner | Thursday, June 29 | 6-8 p.m. | The Mane on Main, 201 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate this local homeless shelter’s accomplishments and learn how to get involved supporting its efforts.

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News Notes

Number

$8.1 million. That’s how much Lexington will receive as part of the RAISE federal grant program. Lexington’s portion of the $33 million grant will focus on reconstructing and widening the railroad overpass on North Broadway. (The Lane Report)

Development

After the city council voted to expand Lexington’s growth boundary earlier this month, Mayor Linda Gorton has informed members that she won’t sign the legislation — for now. She is suggesting that the Urban Planning Commission conduct more research to understand where and how much the city should expand its acreage. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Sports

The UK women’s basketball program is turning 50, and they’re celebrating in a big way. During the 2023-24 season, attendees can expect new programming including guest appearances, recap videos, trivia, giveaways, and more. (UK Athletics)

Biz

Louisville-based advertising agency PriceWeber is expanding into Lexington. The company’s clients include Brown-Forman, CHI Saint Joseph Health, The Hershey Company, and several others. Its second office will be located within coworking space Base 110 on West Vine Street. (Louisville Business First)

Drink

Those summer afternoons just got a lot cooler with Old School Coffee’s newest seasonal menu. Head to either location and enjoy a variety of new lattes including the Blackberry + Lavender, Strawberries + Cream, or the classic Smore’s.

Eat

Loosen that belt and sign up for the Third Annual Lexington Hot Dog Eating Contest at Boonedogs. On Wednesday, July 19, contestants will compete to see how many foot-long hot dogs + buns they can eat in 10 minutes. First place will receive a gift card, trophy, and a shirt.

Featured Deal

Yappy Place is offering a fourth aquatic treadmill session for free when you book three paid appointments. Why do they recommend four visits in two weeks? It provides optimal exercise benefits for dogs who may be less active and need to strengthen their muscles. Snag the deal.*

Wellness

Thinning hair? You’re not alone. This No. 1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand is physician-formulated with science-backed ingredients to target root causes of thinning for faster-growing, visibly thicker hair. (Pro tip: This five-minute quiz will help you get to the root of your thinning.)*

Celebrate

We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Molly, LEXtoday City Editor. Happy birthday, Molly!

Health

Support skin elasticity, joint health, bone strength, and muscle growth with NativePath’s Certified Grass-Fed Collagen Powder. Bonus: It contains 18 grams of protein per serving.*

Real Estate

A slam dunk home

Hot Homes: Be the neighbor of this iconic basketball coach

An overview of the home for sale on Richmond Road.

Turn this house into a home. | Photos courtesy of Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty

How would you feel if we said you could be Coach Cal’s neighbor? Do you have a cool $1.7 million to spend? Keep reading.

As you head into downtown via Richmond Road, you’ll surely notice trees cascading over the streets of the Ashland neighborhood. For those who have always dreamed of residing in this iconic part of town and have one of our most famous residents as your neighbor, now is your chance.

Situated at 1656 Richmond Rd., this 6,670-sqft home pairs the warmth of 1950s interior design with elegance. It features three separate floors, five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, recreation space, a fireplace, and a pool in its courtyard-like private backyard.

Some other eye-catching amenities include:

A kitchen + dining room perfect for the family
Marble floors + walk-in closets
A recreation room

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

I spent Saturday exploring Lexington Pride’s new home at Central Bank Center. From countless vendors to educational and entertaining programming — it was a great way to learn more about various LGBTQIA+ businesses + organizations around Lexington.

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