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🎨 Painting a picture of Lexington

16 murals around Lexington
A mural featuring a pink pony with tropical leaves surrounding it.
Pony, pony, on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? | Photo by VisitLex
We all know that Lexington has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about Woodland Art Fair or the Lexington Art League. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Lexington itself.

The Horse Capital of the World is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Horse on High Knoll, 115 W. Short St. | By Wylie Caudill
We know blue reigns supreme around here, but artist Wylie Caudill presented us with a new hue — a pretty pink pony prominently featured on the side of the High Knoll Wealth building.

Abraham Lincoln, 247 Water St. | By Eduardo Kobra
This 60-ft tall kaleidoscope of color can be found on the back of the Kentucky Theatre, and might just be the world’s largest mural of Abraham Lincoln.

A mural featuring flowers and pollinators.

The pollinator garden on Manchester Street gives us spring-time vibes all year long. | Photo by LEXtoday

Cannabuzz, 938 Manchester St. | By Dani Greene
No matter the weather, this mural will remind you of warm, full-bloom spring days.

Louis Armstrong, 185 Elm Tree Ln. | By Sergio Odeith
A 30x70-ft mural featuring an infectiously-smiling Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the storied musical past of Lexington’s East End.

Mother of Us All, 161 N. Limestone | By Gaia
Organized by PRHBTN and the Faulkner Morgan Archive, this eye-popping purple piece depicts Sweet Evening Breeze, a pioneer of the local drag scene.

A mural featuring birds, fish, a koala, and other animals.

This piece by Koz Dos was created as part of the 2019 PRHBTN event. | Photo by LEXtoday

Untitled, Victorian Square parking garage| By Koz Dos
Venezuelan street artist Koz Dos combines graffiti-style walls with realistic faces and animals. His work can be found all over the world.

Want to make a day out of finding all the murals our city has to offer? Have a peek at this mural map courtesy of VisitLEX+ share photos of your artsy adventure by tagging us on social media.

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Events
Friday, Jan. 12
  • Chaotic Good’s 1st Birthday | Friday, Jan. 12 | 10 a.m. | Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games, 545 S. Broadway, Ste. 160, Lexington | Free | Celebrate the first anniversary of this coffee + gaming store with deals, drink specials, and of course, birthday cake.
  • MLK Community Day of Play | Friday, Jan. 12 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center, 545 N. Upper St., Lexington | Free | Connect with the community and break a sweat at this day of recreation featuring pickleball, soccer, volleyball, and basketball.
Saturday, Jan. 13
  • Parent’s Date Night | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | La Bonne Vie, 1060 Chinoe Rd., Ste. 108, Lexington | $85 | Escape the daily grind + reconnect with each other through a hands-on cooking experience.
  • DL Hughley | Saturday, Jan. 13-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | $40-$50 | See one of the legendary “Big Four” comedians as he brings the laughs to town.
Sunday, Jan. 14
  • “Morning After Grace” | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 2 p.m. | Studio Players at The Carriage House, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | $18.53-$27.78 | Experience this emotional comedy as Angus and Abigail grapple with the complexity of growing old.
  • New Moon + New Year Intention Setting and Crystal Candles | Sunday, Jan. 14 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio / Poppy & Pomelo, 526 E. High St., Lexington | $55 | Celebrate the new moon with this hands-on experience by making your own crystal-laden candles — cocktails will be available for purchase.
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News Notes
Opening
  • Colorado-based restaurant Golden Flame Hot Wings will host its grand opening at 141 Rojay Dr. tomorrow starting at 11 a.m. Join the crew for a wing-eating contest, live entertainment, and a chance to win UK basketball tickets.
Transit
  • Lextran is looking for feedback to improve its paratransit service, Lextran Wheels. From Tuesday, Jan. 16 to Friday, Jan. 19, it will host four listening sessions throughout the community allowing people to share their experiences with the service. (WKYT)
Listen
  • Lee Cruse and Hayley Harmon, known for ABC36’s “The Lee and Hayley Show,” are joining the Kentucky Sports Radio family. The show “Lee and Hayley Overtime” will give listeners a more in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the duo. The first episode is available now.
Health
  • UK’s College of Nursing and Asbury University have partnered up to meet growing demand for nurses. The Dual Degree Nursing Program gives Asbury students a path to complete their bachelor’s degree + transfer to UK with preferred admission to receive their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in under five years.
Edu
  • Students can now officially apply for FAFSA following delays caused by a revamp of the application process. University of Kentucky + Transy are encouraging students to apply as soon as possible. According to UK’s financial aid office, the majority of students participate in financial aid in some capacity. (1780)
Sports
  • Congrats to former Paul Laurence Dunbar soccer player Issac Cano, who has signed a professional contract with Louisville City (what’s up, LOUtoday?). Previously, Cano spent time in LouCity’s USL Academy, making him the sixth player from the program to sign with the team. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Health
  • Anxiety can make every day a challenge. Connect with a therapist on BetterHelp + take the first step towards a calmer mind. Save 25% with BetterHelp’s New Year offer.*
Finance
  • 2024’s “it card” is here. Not only does it offer a $200 bonus, but also unlimited 1.5% cash back and 0% intro APR until 2025. (Oh, and did we mention the annual fee? No — because there isn’t one.) Learn more + apply.*
Development

Marquard Field’s community-driven makeover
The baseball field where a new affordable housing development will be built.
The 12.5-acre affordable housing development will feature a variety of residential types. | Photo courtesy of Transylvania University
Transylvania’s Marquard Field complex is getting a massive overhaul with the help of a local group.

Thanks to a team of local banks, including Central Bank + Community Trust Bank, the former home of Transy’s baseball program (which has been vacant since 2019) will be transformed into a 12.5-acre affordable housing development.

Use of the land along Radcliffe Road and Haggard Lane has been up in the air for years. However, the school ultimately decided to sell it to the banking group for a discounted price of $2.8 million. The development will feature a variety of housing types aimed to support families making 30 to 80% of Lexington’s median income, which is ~$66,000.

“There was a sense we could do more to be an active and engaged part of this community that we call home,” said President Brien Lewis.

A groundbreaking is planned for summer 2025 once the sale officially closes.
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