Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die. | Photo courtesy of the Lexington Legends
The ‘stache is back. Well, you already knew that, but now it’s official — the Lexington Legends are back on the diamond for the 2024 season opener tomorrow, April 25 at 6:45 p.m. against the High Point Rockers. Here’s what you can expect from this season’s legendary team:
Schedule + theme nights
The Legends will play 125 games this season, including 63 at Legends Field.
Throughout the season, there will be various themed nights + nightly promotions, such as:
$2 Tuesday | Select snacks — like popcorn, cotton candy, pretzels, and fountain soda — are $2.
Waggy Wednesdays | Bring your canine companion + enjoy BOGO hot dogs.
Thirsty Thursday | Sip on $2 domestics.
Feel Good Friday | Keep an eye out for happy hour specials until first pitch.
Fireworks Saturday | End the night with post-game fireworks.
Sunday Fun Day | Sunday is for the kiddos, where they can run the bases after the game + Kids Club members can attend for free.
Tickets + seating
While you can always get single-game tickets in advance or at the gate, the team is making it easier to commit with ticket package offerings.
Full season | $665
10-game mini plans | $105
5-game mini plans | $55
Then, find your favorite view of Legends Field with these seating options within the stadium.
Box Seats | Upper level along the baselines — $10 in advance, $11 at the gate
Field Box | Lower level along the baselines — $12 in advance, $13 at the gate
Home Plate Premium | Upper + lower levels behind home plate — $15 in advance, $17 at the gate
Diamond Club | First row behind home plate — $25
For those interested in leveling up their experience, or coming as a group, inquire about reserving spots at:
The Pepsi Party Deck
The Hicks & Funfsinn Stables
The Lexington Lounge
The Suites
Key players
On the field, fans will love seeing former Kentucky Wildcats Dustin Beggs, Kole Cottam, and Tristan Pompey back in blue (and green). The team will be lead by former MLB players, and teammates, Gregg Zaun + Arthur Rhodes.
Fire Up Your Soul | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | $6 | Find a sense of calm with an intentional, slow-paced outdoor mindfulness walk followed by connecting around the campfire with hot cider or cocoa.
Community Yoga + Live Trivia | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Old North Bar, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | Celebrate Hump Day with a midweek all-levels yoga flow, then stick around for trivia with bar bites + drinks.
Thursday, April 25
Canopy Con | Thursday, April 25 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Longship Club at Kroger Field, 1540 University Dr., Lexington | $40 | Hosted by the Urban Forest Initiative, this one-day conference will feature talks, field demonstrations, lunch, and networking on urban forestry.
Friday, April 26
Night at the Museum | Friday, April 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Lexington Children’s Museum, 440 W. Short St., Lexington | $100 | The adults are taking over the museum for an evening filled with activities, a silent auction, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in support of our children’s museum.
Saturday, April 27
Festival of the Flowers | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | Times vary | Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse, 182 Barren River Blvd., Georgetown | Free | From hanging baskets to planted perennials, plant lovers will be able to browse 400+ yards of flowers.
Pete Davidson: “Prehab Tour” | Saturday, April 27 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $50-$75 | See the SNL alumni and actor take the stage as he touches on personal details of his life with awkward charm.
Saturday, May 25
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass | Saturday, May 25-Sunday, May 26 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $50-$75 | Join New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for performances on Memorial Day Weekend at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg, KY.*
It’s not too late to renovate your backyard for fun in the sun this summer. | Photo via Adobe Stock
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After 10 years, Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen announced it will be closing its location in Townley off Leestown Road. You can still get your soup, salad + unique lemonade fix at its other Lexington spots downtown, as well as in Palomar or Hamburg.
Learn
Summer programming for adults is back at UK’s Fine Arts Institute. There will be two six-week sessions offering a variety of classes including ceramics, darkroom printing, watercolor painting, digital photography + more. Registration opens today at 12 p.m. (UKNOW)
Drink
Fresh off the announcement that it will begin serving alcohol, A Cup of Common Wealth will be updating its hours. The downtown coffee (and now cocktail) spot will be open 6 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Friday, and will reopen 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday. See the weekend hours.
Trending
New head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope is taking Southern hospitality to a whole new level. After showing our newest Wildcat Amari Williams around Keeneland this weekend, Pope was spotted greeting transfer prospect Richie Saunders at Blue Grass Airport. Is it just us or is Coach Pope the new Kentucky Dad?
Shop
Head to Poppy & Pomelo today through Monday, April 29 to shop its Spring Fever Sale. Enjoy deals like 15% off the whole store (we love the Clean Slate candle) + 20% off facial kits — perfect for pampering the mother figure in your life on Mother’s Day.
Watch
Tomorrow, April 25, Bluegrass Trout Unlimited is hosting the International Fly Fishing Film Festival at the Kentucky Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m., where you can see films highlighting + celebrating the lifestyle, passion and culture of fly fishing from all of the world.
After working in sports marketing for a few years, and having to work every game, I kinda lost my love for college sports. But, thanks to Mark Pope, I’m back.
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