• Built in 2016
• 6,908 sqft
• 6 BD/5.5 BA
• Two-story living room
• 10-ft ceilings
• Finished basement
• An infinity pool
• A pool house
• Four covered parking spaces

📍 Where

🏡 Inside

🏊 Outside

• Guided Museum Tour | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 5 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 167 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Take a tour of the museum’s current contemporary exhibits and learn the stories behind each art piece.
• Anjimile | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $19.20 | Come see the Boston-based folk artist as they support their new album “The King.”

• Jon Carloftis Discussion and Book Signing | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | Free | Join the Kentucky native garden designer as he shares 24 private + public gardens featured in his book “Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.”

• Candlelight: Holiday Special featuring “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 15 | 6:30 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | $44+ | Bask in the warm glow of candlelight as you hear the Listeso String Quartet play through holiday classics.

• Merry & Bright Christmas | Saturday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 17 | Times vary | Hamburg Pavilion, 2308 Sir Barton Way #190, Lexington | Free | Bring the kids for storytime with Mrs. Claus, horse + carriage rides, face painting, and more festive fun.

• Pancakes at the North Pole | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Event, 240 Canary Rd., Lexington | $18-$35 | Revel in merriment with breakfast, festive decorations, crafts, and a chance to take photos with Santa.

• $21.7 million. That’s how much Lexington is receiving from the US Department of Transportation as part of the Safe Streets and Roads for All program. The grant will go towards reconstructing northeast New Circle Road to improve connections with bike + pedestrian trails and a citywide public safety campaign. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The Distillery District’s newest eatery is about to open. Desperados Cantina at 1224 Manchester St. will officially open its doors to the public this Friday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Join the crew for tacos, tequila, and live music from Latin jazz fusion artists No Rulez Banda.

• The Kroger at Bryan Station is ready for its close-up. The store recently received $2.2 million for renovations, allowing it to expand its dairy, produce, and floral sections. The grand re-opening takes place this Thursday, Dec. 14 beginning at 8 a.m. with gift card giveaways. (WKYT)

• Over 100 Kentucky arts organizations will receive a combined $1.2 million grant from the Kentucky Arts Council. This includes nearly $200,000 for local organizations like Arts Connect, the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, and 17 others that will broaden their reach within the community. (WEKU)

• Heads up, y’all. UK’s commencement ceremony will take place this Friday, Dec. 15 at Rupp Arena. With ~1,300 students expected to participate, be mindful of traffic in the area beginning at 10 a.m.

• Congrats are in order for Azhani Tealer. The UK volleyball player was chosen as the 19th pick during the third round of the 2023 Pro Volleyball Federation collegiate draft by the Orlando Valkyries. (UK Athletics)

• Peek inside this 7 BD, 3 BA historic estate built at the turn of the last century by businessman Richard T. Anderson. Featuring the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the home reflects the migration of Gilded Age sensibilities westward. 431 W. Third remains an enduring icon on one of Lexington’s most prominent avenues today. Take a virtual tour.*

• Don’t let yourself fall for a scam this holiday season. Threatening phone calls, fake webpages, and bogus QR codes are among the growing list of tactics used by scammers. While the methods may differ, the motive is always the same: to deprive customers of their money or personal information. Suspect a scam? Here’s what to do.*

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