So...what is bourbon?

• Be made in the US
• Consist of between 51 percent and 80 percent Indian corn
• Age for at least two years in an oak barrel

Why September?

How to celebrate

• Bespoken Spirits
• The Bluegrass Tavern
• Bourbon on Rye
• Distilled
• The Elkhorn Tavern
• Fresh Bourbon Distillery

• Joan Osborne | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre | $53.50 | Come see this eight-time Grammy-nominated folk artist as part of the Troubadour Concert Series.

• Kenwick Walk-Run-Bike Club | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Kenwick Community Center | Free | Connect with your community while getting active on a one-to-two-mile stroll, where you’ll be split into three groups depending on your preferred movement method.
• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Kroger Field | $0+ | Register to climb or just come to support the Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters as they climb the stairs in honor of those who sacrificed their lives.

• Downtown Walking Food & History Tour | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 2-5 p.m. | Old Fayette County Courthouse | $99.68 | Bites of the Bluegrass is giving you an up-close look at Lexington’s history while exploring rich flavors at four downtown restaurants.

• Freaky Friday | Friday, Sept. 13 | 2-7 p.m. | Street Scene | Free | Test your luck with aura portraits, tarot readings, a specialty Love Potion No. 9 drink from Coffee Times, and more eerie surprises.
• Chef’s Table: Celiac Disease Awareness Day | Friday, Sept. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering | $125 | Enjoy a sophisticated, four-course meal while the chef shares insights on how to create a delectable, gluten-free dish.

• Reverend Bob Brown, one of the first members of the FCPS Equity Council, has died. Rev. Brown advocated for equity for Black residents and served as chairman of the Lexington Housing Authority. A visitation will take place at Main Street Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• The Honey Baked Ham Company will open a second Lexington location in Hamburg Pavilion near American Eagle. While we don’t have a opening date for the deli lunch spot, we will keep you posted.

• Imagine a week without driving. That’s what a new initiative is encouraging Lexingtonians to do Monday, Sept. 30-Sunday, Oct. 6. The Week Without Driving aims to help people understand the obstacles non-drivers face every day. Learn more about how you can participate.

• The falling leaves means the changing of seasons — and menus. Tuk Tuk Snack Shop’s fall menu will launch on Tuesday, Sept. 24, offering cozy meals like biscuits and gravy with your choice of jackfruit or fried chicken, a comforting meatloaf, and a fried chicken salad with coconut ranch.

• Soak in the last few carefree summer days at the Tiki Yake and Sake End of Summer Bash with The Void Sake Company. This Friday, Sept. 13 at 5 p.m., you’re invited for an evening tropical boat drinks, grilled food, and live music from Bamboo Palace.

• No bull. The Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returns to Lexington this spring. Join the thrilling event as riders and animals show off their skills at Rupp Arena March 7-8. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.

• What would your high school’s football team do with $100,000? School officials can register your school for the chance to win T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights contest. (We’re looking at you, Madison Southern. Psst — give @LEXtoday a tag when you rally on social media so we can boost it.

• Poppy & Pomelo’s owners Marin and Kami are throwing a Friday the 13th Birthday Bash — and you’re invited. Swing by Poppy & Pomelo, Wick + Mortar from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for store-wide sales, a Black Cat cocktail special, and a chance to win mysterious prizes. We’ll see you there.*

• From honing your painting skills (pet portrait, anyone?) to learning about the effects of psychoactive drugs (far out, man) and studying the work of a renowned horror filmmaker (watch out for the birds!), OLLI at UK has a fascinating lineup of Fall 2024 courses that we’d love to take.*

• Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*

• Want to write the LEXtoday newsletter (or know someone who should)? We’re looking for a City Editor with writing and social media skills, passion for all things local, and plenty of curiosity about what’s happening in Lexington. Apply here.

• Wednesday, Sept. 11 | Districts 4 + 8 | Tates Creek High School
• Wednesday, Sept. 25 | Districts 5 + 7 | Henry Clay High School
• Wednesday, Oct. 9 | Districts 1 + 12 | Bryan Station High School