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Sunrise 7:03 a.m. | Sunset 8:15 p.m.
 

🐾 Plan a paw-some day

Plan Ziggy’s adventures in honor of National Dog Day
A woman and puppy standing in front of a mural that says together we are stronger
Molly + a puppy Ziggy in front of the mural outside A Cup of Common Wealth. | Photo by LEXtoday
Hey, y’all — City Editor Molly here. Can you believe we are coming up on three years of LEXtoday? Shortly after I started here, I also got my best fur friend, Ziggy, who you have seen featured throughout our newsletters.

Lexington may not have landed on Forbes’ list of best US cities for dogs, but we beg to differ. There are lots of places around the city that will welcome your furry friend with open paws.

I need your help deciding to take Ziggy to celebrate National Dog Day around town using some spots we’ve narrowed chosen from our dog-friendly guide.

The best way to start the day is with coffee — or in this case, a pup cup. Where should Ziggy + I get coffee?
  • A Cup of Common Wealth
  • High on Art & Coffee
  • Kenwick Table
  • Leestown Coffee House Drive-thru
A dog’s best day isn’t complete without a walkie and some fresh air. Which park should Ziggy + I go for a walk in?
  • The Arboretum
  • Hisle Farm Park
  • Masterson Station
  • Woodland Park
A little golden doodle in a store sitting in front of a shelf with dog toys.

Ziggy loves sniffing out the good deals at Poppy & Pomelo. | Photo by @molly.h.thompson

One of Ziggy’s favorite things is attention. Which shop should we visit for all the pets and browsing?
  • J&H Outdoors
  • Mulberry & Lime
  • Poppy & Pomelo
  • Scout Antiques & Modern
A post-shopping beverage is a must. Where should Ziggy + I grab a drink?
  • Burl Brew
  • Harkness Edwards Vineyards
  • Mirror Twin Brewing
  • Wise Bird Cider Co.
Of course, we have to end the day with a dinner date. Where should Ziggy + I get some grub?
  • Boonedogs
  • County Club
  • Kentucky Native Cafe
  • The Sage Rabbit
Asked

Where should Ziggy + Molly get coffee?
A. A Cup of Common Wealth
B. High on Art & Coffee
C. Kenwick Table
D. Leestown Coffee House Drive-thru
Choose our adventure
 
Events
Monday, Aug. 26
  • WoodSongs | Monday, Aug. 26 | 6-9 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Culture Center | $10 | This celebration of grassroots, Americana music will host a double feature: Blues Foundation Award Winner Danielle Nicole + Eric Koskinen.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Elemental Yoga with Bethany Bubenzer | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 5-6:30 p.m. | SHALA | $28 | Ground yourself at an all-levels yoga class that has everything from energetic vinyasa movements to relaxing deep stretches + guided meditation.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Thursday, Aug. 29
  • Trivia Night | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lost Palm | Free, price of purchase | Venture up to The Manchester’s rooftop bar + sip on a creative cocktail while you show off those trivia skills for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate.
Friday, Aug. 30
  • Wild and Scenic Film Festival | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Central Library | $17.85-$23.18 | The Kentucky Conservation Committee invites you to watch 10+ short outdoor adventure and activism films, plus door prizes and an online auction.
Events calendar here
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UK Federal Credit Union
 
Try This

🥃 This local product launch will have you in good spirits
Jordan Spitzer, "The Alchemist", preparing an experiment for the bottle release
You’ll want to check out what whiskey wizard Jordan Spitzer has on deck for you. | Photo provided by Bespoken Spirits
Calling all whiskey enthusiasts: Bespoken Spirits has announced its inaugural Alchemist series, expertly curated by whiskey connoisseur Jordan Spitzer.

Starting Thursday, Sept. 5, Lexingtonians are invited to experience a new, innovative spirit flavor each Thursday, exclusively at The Greyline Station tasting room.

Savor limited-edition releases while exploring the creative boundaries of whiskey. Pro tip: A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase with each release.

Get a sneak peek (and give them a follow) on Facebook and Instagram.
Take me to the tasting room
News Notes
Closed
  • The original Taco Tico, located at 1483 Boardwalk off New Circle Road, has closed. This location has been around since 1973, but is the second to close in the city in the past year. There is still one remaining off Man o’ War Boulevard near Alumni Drive. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Development
  • The first hurdle has been cleared for a new Dutch Bros. The Urban County Planning Commission voted to approve a zone change at 2090 Harrodsburg Rd. So far, plans call for a 950-sqft building with a patio + two-lane drive-thru. It also features a 6,000-sqft, one-story spot for an undisclosed retail. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
  • The city of Lexington is working on a new master plan for 224-acre Coldstream Regional Park + wants your input. Share your thoughts on what you’d like to see by taking this survey by Saturday, Aug. 31.
Biz
  • UK announced it has partnered with various organizations to host the free “Growing Our Own” workshop series this fall. The workshops aim to strengthen + grow small, Kentucky-based businesses and cover topics including entrepreneur resources, how to work with UK, and business certifications. (UKNOW)
Cause
  • The 6th Annual Diamond Dinner is coming up Saturday, Sept. 7, 5-9 p.m., at Clarion Hotel Conference Center North. Tickets are $65 and include dinner + two autographs from former MLB players like Doug Flynn and Johnnie LeMaster. Proceeds support The David Iery Foundation, which raises money for spinal cord injury research.
 
Sports

And our sports survey says...

How readers wants their sports covered in LEXtoday
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No matter who is wearing blue + white, they always give us something to cheer about. | Photo by Chet White, UK Athletics
Last week, we asked you how you would like us to cover our local sports teams in our newsletter. Here’s what we found:
  • 37% said game dates + score recaps
  • 35% said a little bit of everything
  • 15% said human interest pieces on players + coaches
  • 13% get their sports news elsewhere
  • 0% were interested in Q&As with players + coaches
We value your feedback and appreciate y’all taking the time to inform our content. We’ll be sure to continue including game dates in our Events section + scores in our News Notes section. We’ll also plan to continue our season previews like we have for the Lexington Legends, Keeneland, and Lexington Sporting Club.

We’d also love to know where you get your sports news. Is it the team at KSR? A local TV station or newspaper? Let us know.
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The Wrap
 
Molly Thompson in a black shirt

Today’s edition by:
Molly
From the editor
I’m still thinking about the Root Beer Float Cold Brew that Leestown Coffee House brought to the Cold Brew Coffee Festival this weekend. If you are too, how can petition to put it in on the menu forever?
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