A tree-ific + colorful sight to see. | Photo by LEXtoday
Sweater weather has been popping into Lexington every now and then, and with temps in the mid-60s + rain this week, even the trees are celebrating by showing off their wooly best. Now through Saturday, Nov. 16, some of the towering trees at the Living Arts & Science Center can be seen showing off a colorful crocheted creation.
The fiber art installation comes to us courtesy of the Tree Sweater Gang, a group of fiber enthusiasts that knit + crochet around town making a woolier and funkier Lexington.
Tonya Vance, a member of the Tree Sweater Gang, says the group’s first installation was a large tree downtown in 2010. “Over the years we’ve covered several dozens of trees with colorful, whimsical sweaters,” said Vance. “The largest tree sweater we made was [for] a very old tree in Woodland Park, which we covered prior to its scheduled removal due to illness.”
Art on the Screen: Sol LeWitt | 7:15 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $9.25+ | Learn about the American conceptual artist through Chris Teerink’s documentary.
Karaoke Night | 9 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Jordan English hosts this night were locals can take the mic and score $8 Bud Light pitchers + $4 Fireball shots.
Thursday, Nov. 7
David Williams | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | The Cowgill Center for Business, Economics, and Education | Free | The author and political science professor comes to Transy’s campus to talk about the historic impacts of economic inequality.
Ellen Skrmetti | 7 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway | $25+ | The Southern comedian and social media star brings her humorous charm to the Lexington stage.
Friday, Nov. 8
Kids Night Out | 6-8 p.m. | CREATE studio | $35 | Drop the kids off at this fun night with crafts, pizza, and a Squishmallows adoption party.
Saturday, Nov. 9
Festival Latino de Lexington | 2 p.m. | Masterson Station Park | Free | Celebrate Latin American art and culture with live music, dance, displays, and cuisine.
21c Museum Hotel was listed in Forbes Magazine’s article “Artful Accommodations: 10 Hotels That Celebrate Art And Culture.” The downtown hot spot made the list with other properties from around the world including Napa Valley + Mexico.
Eat
Seats are still available for the Kentucky Cider Days Dinner on Friday, Nov. 8 at Honeywood. The menu takeover will feature apple-centric shareable plates + dishes meant to be paired with Wise Bird Cider Co.'s craft cider. Think: fried cheese curds with apple mostarda.
Sports
Lexington Sporting Club has teamed up with The Burl to bring live music to the Lexington Sporting Club Stadium. Head to the game early on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a pre-match concert from The Restless Leg String Band at 5:30 p.m.
Network
This Thursday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 to 10 a.m., head to Omar + Elsie for coffee and conversation with the Lexington chapter of Women Connect. Here you can sip, chat, and shop with a special discount for attendees. Registration is $20.
Holiday
The Indian Wildcats Association invites the community to celebrate Diwali on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Observe the festival of lights with Indian food, performances, music, and joy.
Outdoors
Enjoy the fresh fall air while helping with beautification projects at Shaker Village. The historic preservation will host a Volunteer Work Day on Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Volunteers will be fed breakfast + lunch and receive 20% off a meal at The Trustee’s Table.
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The votes have been signed, sealed, and delivered. | Photo by LEXtoday
The polls are closed + your votes have been tallied. Here are the outcomes from three items that were on the ballot for Fayette County residents, based on the unofficial results:
Local Referendum for a dedicated public “Park Fund” program: Passed
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council representatives:
