You butter believe we’ll be making these mashed taters this year. | Photo courtesy of Riah Durick
If being in the kitchen, stirring, baking, and screaming at your family is your favorite holiday tradition, you’re gonna want to keep reading. If that sounds like your nightmare, you’ll want to reference our dine-in + takeout guide. Get ready to wow your guests (and your taste buds) with these delicious dishes straight from the culinary professionals who feed us around town.
Pro tip: There’s no “jump to recipe” button here, but you can find a little story or fun fact after each dish’s directions.
Sip and Shop | 4-9 p.m. | Christ the King | Free | Kick off your holiday gift giving by shopping from local vendors inside this school’s gym.
Fireside Tales on the Lawn | 6-8 p.m. | Robert H. Williams Cultural Center | Free | Bring your blankets + cozy up on the lawn for story time, sweet treats, and a movie under the stars.
Back to the 90’s Silent Disco | 9-11:59 p.m. | Burl Brew | $10+ | Throw on your best 1990s fashion + dance to three different channels of tunes from the decade.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Arts and Health Symposium | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Arts Place | Free | Discover how the arts can enhance mental and physical health through engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and expert presentations.
Make Art with Paper | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Luigart Studios | $75 | Explore basic collage techniques as you experiment with torn and cut paper — all supplies will be provided.
Christmas Market | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $8+ | Get in the holly jolly spirit by browsing regional artist creations, including greenery, glass + metal works, ceramics, baskets, and more.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Simulator Sunday | 1-4:30 p.m. | Lexington | $8+ | Pretend you’re flying high in the sky by hopping in one of the a multi-screen helicopter simulators or the fully immersive VR/Motion experience.
Cupcake and Wine Pairing Course | 2-3 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $39 | This guided experience will help you savor the flavors and gain a deeper appreciation for pairing two indulgent delights — wine and cupcakes.
Fall Wood Air Freshies | 2-3 p.m. | Poppy & Pomelo | Wick + Mortar Studio | $48 | Create your own eco-friendly wood cutouts, with charming autumnal designs, that will infuse your space with the delightful clean scents of the season.
Why financial planning meetings and the holidays go hand in hand
Presented by Gratz Park Private Wealth
Clear communication now ensures a smoother future for the whole family. | Photo via Pexels
As families gather this holiday season, discussing intentions for wealth and estate plans can prevent future conflicts.
Plan a family meeting, not around a holiday dinner table, to provide a space for family members to share and discuss topics like:
Family values
Inheritance plans
Charitable giving
Practical considerations like selecting an executor
Whether you involve an objective guide (like the advisors at Gratz Park Private Wealth) or not, keeping your family informed is the first step toward achieving your desired future.
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Announced
The Lexington Farmers Market announced it will move indoors during the winter months. After the holidays, the Saturday market, typically at Tandy Park, will move inside the atrium at Greyline Station — January to mid-March. Its hours will remain Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Concert
Tomorrow, Nov. 16, GreenRoom Exchange is bringing us another high-energy musical evening, and this time its the Grammy Award-winning Flamenco band, Las Migas. Tickets are still available to see the all-female quartet hailing from Barcelona whose latest album blends country + pop with their Spanish roots.
Number
$187.5 million That’s the total spent at the 2024 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale that ended on Wednesday, Nov. 13. A total of 2,050 horses went through the ring + the highest price tag was $2.4 million. Think these numbers are big? Take a look at the economic impact of Keeneland in 2023.
Try This
Connect with fellow creatives + fine tune your art skills at the Lexington Still Life Club. The group will be popping up at Institute 193 this Sunday, Nov. 17, 3-5 p.m. where you can learn from other artists and see an installation by Fuki Ito.
Travel
Itching to take a road trip?Ohio is one of 20 travel destinations featured in Atlas Obscura’s “Where to Wander 2025" list. The guidebook describes Ohio as “a state brimming with rust belt pride, pierogies, and things that go bump in the night.” Not sure where to go first? Try Cincinnati.
Wellness
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The Buy
The Buy
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