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☕ Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week

Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
A light green drink with a lime and graham cracker crumble garnish.
This Key Lime Pie cocktail from Charlie Brown’s is a summer dream. | Photo courtesy of Charlie Brown’s
Drink Up Week is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Lexington go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in Lexington. Here are the top deals our LEXtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

A map of Lexington, KY with a few cocktail icons denoting where deals and specials will be.

Cheers, y’all. | Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

City Editor Aayat is going for the key lime pie cocktail for $7 at Charlie Brown’s. She’s dropping in on Wednesday night with her friends for a cozy night on one of the couches — and of course, she’s pairing her drink with a plate of hot pepper cheese.

City Editor Molly can’t wait to sip, shop, and make a candle with a $5 Sparkling Paloma in hand at Wick & Mortar Studio at Poppy & Pomelo.

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, Lexingtonians.
 
Events
Monday, July 22
  • Full Moon Yoga & Healing Ritual | Monday, July 22 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Ste. 180-B, Lexington | $77.38 | Find your flow at this healing vinyasa yoga class where you can journal + meditate to find your center.
Tuesday, July 23
  • Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, July 23 | 7 p.m. | Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Rd., Lexington | Free | Bring your own lawn chair or picnic setup + enjoy some foot tappin’ live jazz courtesy of the Brett Evans Trombone Orchestra.
Wednesday, July 24
  • An Evening with Peter Collins | Wednesday, July 24 | 7-10 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Culture Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | $20 | Come see this R&B gospel singer as he supports his new album “Enlightened.”
Thursday, July 25
  • 10-Minute Play Festival | Thursday, July 25-Sunday, July 28 | Times vary | Studio Players at the Carriage House, 154 W. Bell Ct., Lexington | $20.59 | This fast-paced, sometimes chaotic show includes seven different scripts, offering something for everyone to enjoy.
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News Notes
Traffic
  • Starting today at 5 p.m., new traffic patterns are coming to Athens Boonesboro Road near I-75 to improve traffic flow + reduce accidents. Two restricted crossing U-turns will be added on each side of Competition Drive, which will soon become the entrance to the new Lexington Sporting Club stadium.
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  • Central Bank Center has achieved silver certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. LEED recognizes buildings based on their sustainable design. At Central Bank Center, this comes in the form of all-LED lighting, sustainable cleaning products, and low-flow fixtures that reduce water usage.
State
  • Last week, Governor Andy Beshear announced that the state has renewed contracts with six Kentucky-based innovation hubs that support job growth. Awesome Inc serves as our hub thanks to its focus on coding education, startup mentorship, and coworking, and will serve 28 counties in Central and Southern Kentucky.
Finance
Wellness
  • Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*
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Development

Makin’ our way downtown...

Be the Broker: What do you want to see go in at North Upper Street?
The corner of a street featuring an old building surrounded by a truck and fenced off.
The building at 124 N. Upper St. was constructed in 1806 and previously referred to as the Walter Warfield Building. | Photo by LEXtoday
If you’ve ever walked along the intersection of North Upper and West Short Streets, you’ve probably noticed the ever-changing business at the corner across from the old Fayette County Courthouse. The 200-year-old building has worn many hats over the years, including an office space for lawyers + doctors, and The Lexington Diner. Now, the minds behind Greyline Station and this Wall Street Journal-featured short-term rental are taking over the building to give it new life.

Chad Needham + Chris and Teri Kelly have made it their goal to revamp the 19th century building with some help from a Downtown Lexington Management District grant. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, the building will eventually host:
  • Multiple retail storefronts
  • Two condos on the second + third floors
  • Eight office spaces
  • Basement area
While the renovations continue, we want to know, what would you like to see go into this prime downtown corner? Submit your answers below.
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What do you want to see go in at 124 N. Upper St.?
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Shoutout to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for hooking my niece up with a backpack filled to the brim with everything she needs for her first-ever day of school at this weekend’s Back To School Carnival.
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