🪶 Feeder types

• Seed feeders are the most versatile. Black-oil sunflower seeds appeal to the greatest number of birds, according to the Audubon Guide to Bird Feeding. They’ve also got homemade recipes that everyone will be chirping about.
• Suet (or beef fat) is a high-energy treat for bug eaters, and you can make a DIY feeder from an onion bag. Be warned: Warmer weather turns suet cakes rancid, which keeps birds away.
• Nectar feeders give hummingbirds and orioles a sweet treat. Opt for a low-capacity feeder to make sure you’re cleaning it regularly.

🪶 The perfect setup

🪶 Maintenance

• Yappy Hour: Peeps and Pups | Wednesday, March 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Lexington | Free | Go for a romp in the park with your fur friends, while enjoying food trucks, live music, vendors + don’t forget to take a pic of your pup with the Yappy Bunny.

• Wildcats vs. Crimson Tide | Thursday, March 28 | 6:30 p.m. | John Cropp Softball Stadium, 556 Wildcat Ct., Lexington | $10-$99 | See the Kentucky women’s softball team as they host conference rival Alabama.

• Celebrating Women Who Tell Their Story | Friday, March 29 | 7-9 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | Free | Commemorate Women’s History Month by hearing the stories of Black women and their experiences in education, leadership, mental health, and wellness.

• Fall Out Boy with Jimmy Eat World | Saturday, March 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $40.50-$248.50 | Dance, dance and let your inner emo rocker out for the night for this multi-platinum selling band’s “So Much For (2Our) Dust” tour.

• Weekly Sound Bath with Amy Hudson | Sunday, March 31 | 5:30-7 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington, 333 E. Short St., Ste. 320, Lexington | $25 | Let your tension and stress melt away to sweet serene sounds of crystal singing bowls.

• UK women’s basketball has a new head coach. Kenny Brooks, who coached Virginia Tech for eight years and led them to a Final Four appearance last season, will take over the team. He succeeds Kyra Elzy, who was fired after four seasons as head coach. (UK Athletics)

• If you’ve ever wanted to bring the flavors of Bear & the Butcher home, now’s your chance. The Chevy Chase spot has announced Bear’s Mercantile. Starting tomorrow, you can purchase housemade sauces, seasonings, and dressings, including its smoked wings dry rub, creamy lime vinaigrette, and bloody mary mix.

• Paint the town whatever color you’d like, because Art on the Town is back. The city is inviting artists to apply to have their work displayed on one of several mobile art carts around downtown Lexington. An artist orientation will take place Tuesday, April 2, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

• Just like that, Fayette County Public School graduation dates have been announced. High school commencements will take place Thursday, May 30 + Friday, May 31 at Rupp Arena. See the full schedule and be sure to remain traffic aware during this time.

• The Kentucky Theatre will host a screening of documentary “Maestra” as part of its Art on Screen series. The film follows the stories of female conductors from all over the world, including the Lexington Philharmonic’s Mélisse Brunet. A Q+A with Brunet will follow the screening on May 9.

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