Plus, The Manchester has won a design award.
 
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Warmer weather is on its way — it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and prep for spring + summer gatherings, both indoor and outdoor. | Photos provided by Wayfair
Recently moved or using spring cleaning as an excuse to finally finish off that one room you just haven’t gotten around to? If either of these are you, or you’ve just had your eye on a big piece of furniture or new kitchen appliance for a while, your time has come.

Wayfair’s biggest sale of the year is back, but, like most good things, it’s not here for long — Way Day kicked off yesterday and ends tonight at midnight PST.

We did some shopping ourselves and are sharing our favorite deals below for inspo. Happy shopping, LEX.

What we’re eyeing

  • Lockable deck box: If you’re like us + tired of looking for a place to hide your outdoor furniture covers, this is your answer. Bonus: Its lid is heavy duty enough to double as additional seating.
  • Stovetop griddle + grill: You mean to tell us we don’t have to use four different pans to cook our brunch? Save time on cooking and cleaning with this combination stovetop griddle and grill.
  • Tribal blue outdoor rug: Blue accents in our house... how original. But we can’t help to show off that team spirit even in the most subtle ways.
Shop and save up to 80% on everything from faucets to furniture, plus cookware and bakeware, mattresses, outdoor furniture, and more with thousands of sitewide discounts, limited-time flash deals, and — our favorite perk — free shipping on everything.

The deets on discounts

Shopping for a specific category? With savings ranging, here’s a breakdown of some of the discounted categories we’re pulling from to spruce up our space:
 
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What are you shopping for this season?
A. Outdoor furniture
B. Kitchen products and appliances (think: Le Creuset, Cuisinart, and KitchenAid)
C. Table + drinkware for entertaining
D. Home decor
 
 
Events
 
Monday, May 6
  • Litter-Ally Kentucky: Collage en Plein Air | Monday, May 6-Sunday, June 30 | 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Eastside Branch Gallery, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | See the unique landscape works from artist John Andrew Dixon made from recycled paper.
  • Monday Funday | Monday, May 6 | 4 p.m.-10 p.m. | District 7 Social Hall, 1170 Manchester St., Ste. 160, Lexington | Free | Shake off the Monday blues with trivia, drink specials, and unique German eats.
Tuesday, May 7
  • Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Watch Party | Tuesday, May 7 | 3-6 p.m. | Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Join fellow fans to watch the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final, complete with bingo, international snacks, and a costume contest.
Wednesday, May 8
  • BGCF365: THE FINALS | Wednesday, May 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Melodeon, 200 W. Main St., Lexington | Hear program pitches from three local nonprofits who will be awarded grant funding live — become a BGCF365 member to vote.
Thursday, May 9
  • Tommy Prine | Thursday, May 9 | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $20.40 | The son of the beloved late John Prine is showcasing his own country-folk sound through nostalgic storytelling + cathartic jams.
Friday, May 10
  • Celebrating Disney Channel | Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $10 | Cheer on the kiddos from the Lexington Parks & Recreation the Kidde Kapers & Dance Attack programs at the end of year recital.
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Why Lexingtonians should take the Y’s Water Watcher pledge
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Swim safely this summer, Lexington. | Photo provided by the YMCA of Central Kentucky
Did you know May is National Water Safety Month?

Lexingtonians have a unique opportunity to help keep our community safe while having the most fun this summer. How? They can take the Y’s Water Watcher Pledge.

As pool operators and the nation’s leader in swim lessons for 100+ years, the Y aims to equip individuals of all ages and backgrounds with the necessary lifelong tools to be confident + safe in and around water. Water Watchers are adults who take a pledge to actively watch children in or near a body of water and help in an emergency.

Take the pledge now through Friday, May 31. Bonus: Two winners will be chosen randomly to win a swim lesson session at the Y.

As a Water Watcher, Lexingtonians can help the Y make this a fun and safe summer.
 
A Message From Our Team
LEXtoday staff here. We’ve got a goal to raise $8,000 by the end of this week to support our staff and operations. Fun fact: We’ve turned down more than a million dollars in political ads since we first started. We’re that serious about our brand promise.

This election year, we promise to keep your morning news read unbiased, stress-free, and focused on the thing you care about: knowing what’s going on in our city. That means no political ads. Help support our approach to local journalism and give to our fundraising campaign today.
 
News Notes
 
Award
  • The Manchester was named the winner of the Lifestyle Hotel category for the 2024 Hospitality Design awards. Hosted by trade magazine + events company Hospitality Design, The Manchester won against the Hotel Genieveve in LOU, as well as hotels in California and Colorado.
Eat
  • LEX loves brunch a bunch. Congratulations to Carson’s Food & Drink + OBC Kitchen for being named to OpenTable’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurants list. The reservation booking site chose the winners based on diner metrics and reviews.
Biz
Concert
  • Lexington Parks & Recreation has released the schedule for two outdoor concert series: Southland Jamboree + Summer Nights in Suburbia. See even more spots for summer concerts with our outdoor music guide.
Art
  • Submissions are open for the 2024 Art by Nature exhibit. The program uses local art as a vehicle to highlight the beauty and benefit of the Lexington’s natural world. Creatives are invited to visit these sites to draw inspiration for this year’s theme, Monarch Waystations.
Answered
  • Last week, we asked you if you were attending the 2024 Railbird Festival. Out of the 46 responses, 25 of you said no, while 15 of you said yes. For the six of you that are still looking for tickets, you’re in luck.
Community
  • Want to learn how Lexington can become a more walkable, pedestrian-friendly city? Join Fayette Alliance for Grow Smart Academy: Session One tomorrow, May 7, featuring a presentation from author + urban planner Galina Tachieva. Bonus: Attendees will be entered to win two free tickets to the 2024 Railbird Music Festival. Register.*
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This $1 billion startup is disrupting the retirement industry
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A financial advisor could help you save and invest for retirement. | Photo provided by SmartAsset
This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161M to help people plan for retirement.

If you’re one of the whopping 110 million Americans over age 50 — or a wise millennial planning ahead — SmartAsset’s free quiz makes it easy to find vetted financial advisors who serve your area. Research suggests that people who work with a financial advisor could end up with 15% more money to spend in retirement.¹

Ready to kickstart your retirement plans?
¹ “Journal of Retirement Study Winter” (2020). The projections or other information regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical in nature, do not reflect actual investment results, and are not guarantees of your future results. Please follow the link to see the methodologies employed in the Journal of Retirement study.
 
The Buy
 
Lume Acidified Body Wash, which is supposed to remove odor better than soap thanks to its key ingredient: mandelic acid. Choose from scents like clean tangerine or go unscented for sensitive skin types.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Molly Thompson in a black shirt Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
How about that Derby this weekend, y’all? What an amazing finish. It was so excited to see Lexington native + trainer Kenny McPeek win his first Kentucky Derby after nine other appearances.
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