We think Barbie would love living on this picturesque street. | Photo by LEXtoday
We’re seeing pink, and it’s not because of Mattel. We found four picturesque pink houses in Lexington giving us all the Barbie vibes (after all, the movie does premiere today).
This Chevy Chase stunner hit the market this week for the first time in 30+ years, but a sale is already pending. We still can’t help but daydream about this 19th century home.
Why Barbie would love it:
4 BD | 3 BA | 3,894 sqft
Original hardwoods + soaring ceilings
Wrap-around porch
French doors leading to the light-filled kitchen
Spacious backyard with large stone patio
We like to think these are Barbie + Ken’s houses. | Photo courtesy of VisitLex
It’s hard to open your Instagram feed without seeing a local influencer posing in front of these iconic Gratz Park houses. Fun fact: The pink one was built in the early 1800s + the current owners, who bought the house in 2000, have committed to keeping it that precious pop of pink.
Why Barbie would love it:
3 BD | 3 BA | 3,894 sqft
The ideal spot for those Instagrammable moments with Skipper + Ken
Just a couple of blocks away from dozens of downtown attractions
Gratz Park is the perfect place for a picnic
Be a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world. | Photo via Airbnb
This is the ultimate girlie getaway in the heart of downtown Lexington, perfect for a staycation or bachelorette party.
Why Barbie would love it:
3 BD | 1 BA
Fun wallpaper + pops of color throughout
Walking distance to local breweries and restaurants
Unique private primary bedroom upstairs
301 Wilson Downing Rd.
Now this is a house we can’t forget to mention. Lifelong Lexingtonian + reader Roseanne M. shared with us that at one point, the iconically pink house was change to beige. “Then eventually they changed it back too pink,” she said. “It started out as light pink, and then the older the owner got, the darker the pink became.”
Why Barbie would love it:
3 BD | 3 BA | 1,326 sqft
It’s proximity to great shopping + restaurants
The fence will keep her safe while persuing her hobbies
Events
Friday, July 21
Art on the Town | Friday, July 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Tandy Park, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Listen to live music by the Bryant Carter Project while shopping from local artists + makers.
BGCF365 Summer Social | Friday, July 21 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Trifecta Glass Art Lounge, 243 Walton Ave., Lexington | Free | Connect with members of the Blue Grass Community Foundation while watching live glassblowing + enjoying craft cocktails.
Moonlight Yoga Flow | Friday, July 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St., Lexington | $10 | Reflecting on the power of self-healing and manifestation with a yoga flow + group discussion.
Saturday, July 22
Blackberry Festival | Saturday, July 22-Sunday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Lexington | $0-$6 | This old-fashioned festival will feature activities like yard games, push pedal carts, a petting farm, and of course — blackberries.
Chevy Chase Street Fair | Saturday, July 22 | 4-10 p.m. | Chevy Chase, Euclid Ave., Lexington | Free | Bring the whole family out to browse 30+ vendors, listen to live music, and enjoy street food.
Midway Summer Block Party | Saturday, July 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Downtown Midway, 100 N. Winter St., Lexington | Free | Check out local craft, food, and beverage vendors + community organizations set up throughout downtown.
Sunday, July 23
Tree Walk | Sunday, July 23 | 2-3 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Join parks staff on a guided walk to learn about + identify common trees of the Bluegrass.
Tahlsound | Sunday, July 23 | 5-9 p.m. | Oleika Temple Great Lawn, 302 Southland Dr., Lexington | Free | Get your live music fix in Southland, featuring local and regional musicians, food + drink vendors, as well as arts + crafts in the Kid’s Corner.
Let’s keep this Barbie theme going. Our friends at the Herald-Leader have rounded up pink food and drink specials around town. Think: Malibu Dream House Sundae from Crank & Boom, Pink Lemonade Pie Ale from Rock House Brewing + more. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Cause
We’ll have a slice of that. Now until Saturday, August 26, use the promo code KCHKIDS to receive 20% off your Papa John’s pizza order. Bonus: The 20% will then be donated to support the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Reach out to us if you’d like the list of participating locations.
Pets
This one’s made fur summer days. Support the Lexington Humane Society and reserve your pup’s spot for the 2023 Doggie Paddle at Southland Pool on Saturday, Aug. 19. There will be fun for both canines and humans with pet-related vendors + merchandise.
Legacy
Beloved Baptist Health OB-GYN Dr. John Barton died Tuesday morning at 65 after a battle with cancer. Dr. Barton — a Fayette County native — helped deliver thousands of babies + pioneered the perinatal program for high-risk pregnancies. Remember his legacy as you read these beautiful tributes. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Gallery
Stop by the Central Library’s Main Gallery now until Sunday, Sept. 10 to see the new exhibit “Dressing the Character: The intersection of art and education in the College of Fine Arts Costume Studio.” Here, you’ll see costumes from the UK Department of Theatre and Dance’s productions from the past decade. (UKNOW)
Art
Congratulations to local artist Derek King Jr. who was selected to help spruce up the Fayette County Detention Center. King’s work — which aims to provide a sense of calm — will be featured on a 400-sqft wall in the officer dining room. (WEKU)
Beauty
There are only 10 days left to vote for Dr. Paul Hester in the 2023 Aesthetic Awards for “Best Non-surgical Facial Enhancement Award.” Want to see him win?Vote now through Monday, July 31.*
Learn
Just because you’re an adult doesn’t mean you need to stop learning, growing + taking cool classes for fun. Enter: The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Kentucky, which offers a variety of courses and activities for adults 50+. Registration for annual memberships will be available online on Wednesday, Aug. 2 + Thursday, Aug. 3 — don’t miss out.*
Wellness
Hear this: The world’s first hearing aids featuring dual processing — and backed by cutting-edge German technology — were just unveiled by Hear.com. Transform your hearing with a 45-day, no-risk trial and join the 385,000+ customers hearing with double the power and double the clarity.*
Announced
Congratulations to Kristen K. and Stan M., the winners of our referral program giveaway. Did you know you can be rewarded for spreading the word about the newsletter? You can look forward to special items such as hats, mugs, and more. Find the referral section above The Wrap each day.
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New year, new logo
Fayette County Public Schools releases new branding
New year, new logo. | Logo provided by FCPS
Fayette County Public Schools has a new look. Reflecting the school district’s 2022-27 Strategic Plan, “A New Way Forward,” the logo highlights the progress towards its goal of a top-tier educational experience for students.
Let’s take a closer look at the emblem, piece by piece.
Crest shape: It’s the same shape as Marquis de Lafayette family’s crest, which is where we get the name Fayette County.
Fence: We know it can’t be a representation of Lexington without at least one reference to our horse farms.
Pencil, book, and diploma: These represent students’ journeys from learning to read + write, then on to graduation.
Stars + globe: Signifying the North Star and FCPS commitment to guiding students through school and preparing for the global community.
Find more details about the inspiration + timing for the change on FCPS’s new website.
I’m a sucker for a street fair + downtown festival so I feel like this weekend is my Super Bowl. Here’s what’s on my to-do list this weekend: Cole’s for Restaurant Week, Chevy Chase Street Fair, + of course, “Barbie.”
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