• Reconstructing New Circle Road between Boardwalk and Bryan Station Road
• Implementing the Lexington Area Safety Action Plan, a citywide public safety campaign targeting safe driving behaviors
• Creating a position within the city to implement the above plan

• Increased lighting
• Better neighborhood access
• New shared-use paths
• Enhanced pedestrian crosswalks
• Proposed Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersections

• Holiday Party | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 5-7 p.m. | Institute 193, 193 N. Limestone, Lexington | Free | Celebrate the season with like-minded art enthusiasts, sip complimentary drinks, and enjoy the sounds of DJ Best Western.
• Jazz at the Library: Ryan McGillicuddy Group | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Jamey Aebersold Jazz and the Jazz Arts Foundation invite you for a lively concert featuring bassist Ryan McGillicuddy + fellow Morehead State University faculty.

• Winter Festival of Song | Friday, Dec. 15 | 7 p.m. | Mitchell Fine Arts Center, 350 N. Broadway, Lexington | $10 | Hear the sweet melodies of local youth performers to bring comfort and cheer during the season — tickets are pay-what-you-can.

• Harrodsburg Christmas Forest | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Old Fort Harrod State Park, 298 Fort Harrod St., Harrodsburg | Free | Wander through a winter wonderland of decorated trees + cast your vote for your favorite.
• Owl Prowl | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | $5 | Bundle up and join park staff for a wintery evening walk to listen to the owls — registration required.

• Marzz & Spencer Diamond Live | Sunday, Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Lost Palm, 941 Manchester St., Lexington | $30 | Soak in the soulful sounds of two regional R&B artists amongst the Lexington skyline.

• Get your dose of Southern comfort food with North Lexington’s newest restaurant, Honey J’s Southern Eatery. Located at 1474 Anniston Dr., the family-owned spot features a mouthwatering menu of chicken plates, fish sandwiches, and classic sides including mashed potatoes, green beans, macaroni + cheese, and fried okra.

• Next week, Dudley’s will adjust its hours and add special weekday brunch + lunch options. Book your table for Wednesday, Dec. 20-Sunday, Dec. 24 between 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to dine on dishes like a gingerbread waffle, shrimp and grits, and bacon beignets.

• USL League One announced a new in-season cup-style competition for the 2024 season that will include non-traditional modifications to encourage goal-driven play. Lexington Sporting Club is part of the Central Group (groups are broken up geographically) + will play four home and four away matches during the tournament.

• Lexington is helping you start 2024 with a clean slate with its quarterly Free Trash Disposal Day. Fayette County residents can bring non-hazardous household waste — like small furniture + tires — to the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13.

• Garden & Gun Magazine is introducing a new opportunity to experience some local favorite spots with G&G Distilled — An Insider’s Getaway to Kentucky’s Bourbon Country. The six-day experience will make eight different stops, including Keeneland + Castle & Key Distillery. (Garden & Gun)

• Speaking of Keeneland, the historic racetrack released the first four events of its 2024 Library Lecture Series. The first session will be held Wednesday, Jan. 24 with author Kim Wickens, who will discuss her book, “Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America’s Legendary Racehorse.” Secure your spot.

• We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.

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💧Break a sweat

• Turn up the heat by getting your heart pumping and body moving. Check out a hot yoga class or try something new like aerial silks + bungee fitness.
• If you’d rather feel your body thaw out, Lexington is home to numerous infrared saunas, like the locally-owned Revive Sauna Studio. Bonus: Becoming a YMCA member, gives you access saunas and steam rooms.

☕ Nourish your body + mind

• Warm yourself from the inside out with a seasonal sip from a local coffee shop or a big bowl of burgoo.
• Expand your horizons and learn something new while browsing art + exhibits at one our 10 museums.