08.21.2023

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Today’s Forecast

94º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:57 a.m. | Sunset 8:24 p.m.

Let’s give ‘em something to taco ‘bout

Are you ready to Crave more?

Come hungry, leave happy. | Photo courtesy of CRAVE Food + Music Festival

Loosened belt? Wet wipes ready? Appetite stimulated? Sounds like you’re ready for CRAVE Food + Music Festival. The beloved Smiley Pete Publishing event is returning to Masterson Station Park on Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27, and we’ve got all the delectable details.

A band plays on a stage. — Grooves and grub, what more could you ask for? | Photo courtesy of CRAVE Food + Musical Festival

Know before you go

Before pulling into the Bluegrass Fairgrounds ravenous, be sure to go ahead and download the CRAVE app on your phone. Here, you can create an account, browse the event map, as well as buy + reload CRAVE Bucks via a unique QR code (more on that later).

Admission into the festival can either be purchased ahead of time or at the gate entrance for $10 per day or $15 for the whole weekend.

Once in, that’s when you can purchase CRAVE Bucks, which is a digital currency that can be used at any of the booths. Here are some facts:

Every dollar is equivalent to one CRAVE Buck
Most menu items will range between $3-$5
According to the website, an average adult spends $30-$40 + a family of four spends $100.

However, vendors and bars can accept cash or credit payments — CRAVE bucks are only required at food booths.

Got it? Now let’s get to the good stuff.

Food

Like we said, come hungry, because around 40 vendors will be there serving up dishes across the spectrum. From fine dining to fried chicken, think of it like a culinary tour de Lexington. Here are some local local favorites to expect:

Activities + music

Along with bites galore, there’s fun for the whole family at CRAVE. Take a dance break during your culinary excursion by catching live music featuring everything from jazz to Latin.

Need more eats? Head to the CRAVE Kitchen stage — hosted by Kentucky native + “Food Network Star” Season 13 winner Jason Smith and directed by Black Soil: Our Better Nature — for live demonstrations and performances.

Events

Monday, Aug. 21

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre | Monday, Aug. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | Old Vine Bistro, 400 Old Vine St., Lexington | $53 | Enjoy a Caribbean-themed dinner and musical performance — if you dare.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Appalachian Pioneer Trivia | Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 7 p.m. | The Void Sake Co., 949 National Ave., Lexington | $10 | Show off your home state pride with a night of Kentucky-themed trivia in support of the Appalachian Pioneer Program.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Fly-Tying Pint Night | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-9 p.m. | Rock House Brewing, 119 Luigart Ct., Lexington | Free | Sip on brews while mingling with fellow anglers.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Psychedelic Cinema | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $10 | Watch “Chunky Shrapnel,” the documentary from Australian psych rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

Events calendar here

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Travel

The cheapest US destinations to fly to, according to travel experts

A plane flying over a blue sky, possibly to a cheap US destination, with palm trees below.

Start dreaming of your next vacation. | Photo by Tom Cattini via Pexels

Our partners at Going search for cheap flights for a living (and then email you about them for free). Check out their list of the cheapest destinations in the US to fly to, including:

No. 3: San Francisco

Last year, the Going team found 89 flight deals here.
Fun fact: San Francisco International Airport has direct flights from 88 US cities.

No. 2: Los Angeles

Going finds ~10 deals per month to LA — like Chicago to LA for $138 roundtrip.

See the No. 1 cheapest place

News Notes

Civic

As heat indexes reach the danger category, Waste Management will move up collections times this week. Today, Aug. 21 and tomorrow, Aug. 22, collections will begin an hour earlier (around 4:30 a.m.), so residents are encouraged to set their cans out the night before.

Community

Ready to have your voice heard? Imagine Lexington wants your input on its 2045 Comprehensive Plan. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, head to the Lexington Senior Center at 195 Life Ln. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. to ask questions + offer suggestions.

Job

Although the 2023-24 Fayette County Public School year has already begun, there are still nearly 100 job openings on its website. These range from administrative to teaching. See if there’s a good fit for you. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Real Estate

Looking for Class A office space in one of Lexington’s up-and-coming entertainment districts? The Commons, located just off of Main Street on North Forbes Road, recently renovated an office building that is available for lease on part of its 40-acre mix-use development.

Asked

We know it’s hot today, but the mumblings of pumpkin spice can only mean one thing: football is almost back. So we want to know, which local chef should we ask to whip up a solid tailgate spread? While you’re at it, let us know your favorite tailgate recipes. We might just be planning something fun.

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Answered

A top commode-ity

Announcing the best bathroom in Lexington, according to our readers

A woman in a wedding dress with a colorful, floral backdrop.

Clerestory’s bathroom gives us major jungle vibes. | Photo by @happycamperfilms

Lexington was snubbed for this year’s America’s Best Restroom Award. That stinks — but we can roll with it.

We took matters into our own hands and asked our readers which Lexington bathroom they thought should sit on the porcelain throne. It came down to the top three:

Clerestory at Greyline Station
The Apiary
Lost Palm

And the best bathroom in Lexington is...

Clerestory at Greyline — and we get why. With it’s tropical-themed art and biophilic design, this bathroom certainly is a royal flush and instantly transports you to warmer climates.

Congratulations, Clerestory. Your bathroom really is the crème de la commode.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

Another Woodland Art Fair has come and gone. Let us know what your favorite find was over the weekend. Mine was mostly certainly the Lucky Cat Black Tote Bag from the local spooky experts at Midnight Oil.

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