09.29.2023

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Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:30 p.m.

🍁 Autumn is in the air

Fall events happening in and around Lexington

There’s demons closing in on every side. | Photo by Amy Wallot

Ready for sweater weather, Lexington? From pumpkin patches and corn mazes to apple picking and German beer celebrations, fall is where the Horse Capital of the World thrives.

Get ready to come alive — or play dead at a fall-tastic favorite like the Thriller Parade — with this guide featuring 23 fall events happening between now and November.

Only in Lexington

Sip and savor

Halloween pumpkins lit up — Pick up your pals for a pumpkin stroll at McConnell Springs Park. | Photo by LEXtoday

For the fam

Freaky Friday Flicks | Fridays, Oct. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. | Free | Families are invited to bring your own picnic setup, check out local food and drink vendors, then kick back + relax for a showing of “Hocus Pocus.”

Jack-o-lantern Trail | Wednesday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 29 | 6:30-10 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln. | $0-6 | This perfect fall evening will have you and your family marveling at the glow of hundreds of pumpkins, plus seasonal treats like s’mores, campfires, and visitors from Critters in the Classroom.

Halloween happenings

A Cult Classic Halloween | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $21.60 | Dress as your favorite cult classic movie character and groove to the sounds of Talking Heads cover band, Same As It Ever Was.

Keep reading for 17 more fall experiences.

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You better be-leaf it

Asked

The most wonderful time of year to get out and explore the city is…

A. Spring
B. Summer
C. Fall
D. Winter
E. All of them

The leaves they are a changin'

Events

Friday, Sept. 29

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Rd., Versailles | $18-$25 | This stage adaptation of the spooky Washington Irving classic is a suspenseful, yet comedic family-friendly experience.
Cru Bourgeois Wine Class | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5-7 p.m. | Liquor Barn - Beaumont, 921 Beaumont Centre Pkwy., Lexington | Free | Spend the evening with an award-winning wine educator who will guide you through pours of Bordeaux varieties.
Harvest Moon Party | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free | Celebrate the arrival of the Harvest Moon with special wine tastings, vendors, food trucks, and tarot card readings.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Cafe Shambala | Saturday, Sept. 30 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Shambhala Meditation Center, 305 W. Maxwell St., Lexington | Free | Start your day with peace and calm while learning to meditate followed by an open discussion.
Fall Kids Fun | Saturday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 1 | Times vary | Regal Cinemas, 1949 Star Shoot Pkwy., Lexington | Free | Bring the whole family out to celebrate Autumn’s magic with face-painting, balloon artists, character performers, and more.

Sunday, Oct. 1

Community Yoga on the Lawn at Ashland | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | Slow down + breathe deeply at this all-levels practice on the lawn under the trees.
International Movie Club | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Join for a screening of Gregory Nava’s classic “El Norte,” a film about two young Guatemalans and their harrowing trek through Mexico to the US.
Irish Dance Trial Classes for Children & Adults | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 3-4 p.m. | McTeggart Irish Dance Studio, 3519 Lansdowne Dr., Lexington | Free | This is your opportunity to learn a variety of styles of Irish step dancing in a welcoming + fun environment — adult class begins at 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13

Chattanooga Motorcar Festival | Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | West Village Chattanooga, 801 Pine St., Chattanooga | $44-$120 | Experience automotive excellence and high-octane excitement at the fourth annual Chattanooga’s annual Motorcar Festival with The B-52s, drifting with Adam LZ, Concours, Mecum Auctions + more.*

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Community

Vote to help one local nonprofit win $20,000

This initiative is part of Field & Main Bank’s mission to build community and drive prosperity in each and every region it serves. | Photo provided by Field & Main Bank

Sometimes you can make a difference without even leaving your house.

Last month, we shared how Field & Main Bank is gifting $20,000 to one local nonprofit as part of their newly launched Community & Cause initiative.

Over the past month, 100+ nonprofits registered for the initiative and now, Field & Main Bank is inviting Lexingtonians to get in on the good cause by voting to choose the winner.

Voting opens Monday, Oct. 2, and closes Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Cast your vote

News Notes

Civic

City council will discuss a modification that would nearly double the funding for the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention. The amount would go from $750,000 to $1.5 million and help address homelessness-related issues, including emergency sheltering + a timelier response to outreach workers’ findings. (WEKU)

Number

$5 million. That’s how much Baptist Health Lexington just received for its mother and baby unit from Kosair for Kids. The donation is largest of its kind for the hospital system, which is home to the second largest Level II NICU in the state. (LEX18)

Drink

Looking for an excuse to get outside this weekend? Then how about this Sunday, Oct. 1 for International Coffee Outside Day? Stay at home + step out your door, or consider joining fellow community members from Coffee Outside Lexington.

Concert

Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter is kicking off his “Who I Am Tour” at the Singletary Center for the Arts next Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. He hopes to take fans on an “intimate journey through his musical career” playing new solo hits + boy band favorites. (UKNOW)

Plan Ahead

The Basket Brigade is back. God’s Pantry Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help assemble 5,000 boxes, which will give food to families in need this Thanksgiving. There are five, hour-and-a-half shifts available on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is first come, first served.

Biz

Lexingtonian Joe Bennett just launched Lightspeed Restoration to help lend a hand after common household emergencies. Think: flooding, fires, and mold. He uses his background in environmental science to help businesses and homes with air quality + providing 24/7 disaster response.

Home

Borrow from your home — not the bank. Your home value could go down anytime; borrow now while it’s high. Calculate your payment.*

Sports

She shoots, she scores

Watch the UK women’s basketball team on TV and around town

The UK women's basketball team standing in a huddle

The women’s basketball team will play at Rupp Arena this season. | Photo by Eddie Justice, UK Athletics

As you know, while Memorial Coliseum undergoes its $82 million facelift, UK women’s basketball will be sharing home court space with the men’s basketball team at Rupp Arena.

Due to some overlapping schedules, the Wildcats will also play at neighboring schools, Georgetown College + Transylvania University.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you plan —

Georgetown College, Davis-Reid Alumni Gym

Tuesday, Nov. 14 vs. Austin Peay

Transy, Clive M. Beck Center

Tuesday, Nov. 7 vs. ETSU
Thursday, Nov. 30 vs. Boston College
Sunday, Dec. 3 vs. Tennessee Tech
Sunday, Dec. 31 vs. Samford

It was also just announced that the Wildcats have been chosen for 11 nationally-televised games. on SEC Network, ESPN2, and ACC Network.

So, we want to know: When you’re not braving the crowds to watch the Cats in person, where is your favorite place cheer on our hometown team? Help us update our list.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Molly

From the editor

This time of year reminds me of the fun story I wrote last year — The curse of Constantine Rafinesque. Are there any other haunted spaces or ghost stories I should know about or investigate? Let me know.

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