Put your favorite spots on the map — literally. | Map via Proxi
We’re putting together a map of unofficial locations that deserve a historical marker. We can’t wait to show you the finished product, but in the meantime, we thought we’d share a submission:
“African Cemetery No. 2. This is the earliest recorded cemetery in Lexington to be organized, owned, and managed by African Americans... Notably, over 180 individuals associated with the Equine Industry are buried and recognized at the cemetery making it the only cemetery in the city, state, region, country, or world that so prominently acknowledges a singularly important local industry and the men and women who were significant in it.” — Mark C.
There’s still time to put your favorite location on the map. Submit your unofficial historical marker to our local map by clicking the button below. You have until Tuesday, Dec. 3.
“Fancy and Frugal: Quilts of the Great Depression” | 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Central Library Gallery | Free | Wrap yourself in this uniquely American art form as you browse through an exhibit of historic handmade quilts from the 1930s.
Friday Grounds Force | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate | Free | If you love the outdoors + want to make a difference, stop by to lend a helping hand caring for Ashland’s historic grounds.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Small Business Saturday | 12-6 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | Price of purchase | Grab a glass, take a class + sip and shop with special discounts like 20% off all gifts and wine.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Holiday Lighting Festival | 3-7 p.m. | Triangle Park | Price of purchase | Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon downtown with ice skating, warm drinks + cookies, festive music, and the lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah and Christmas tree.
$2.6 billion. That’s how much Kentuckians + tourists spent on sports betting from September 2023 to September 2024. The outcome? $43.1 million dollars in tax revenue. That number exceeds the General Assembly’s estimate by more than $20 million. (LEX18)
Traffic
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, the Valley View Ferry will close for routine maintenance. The ferry, which floats as many as 13,000 passengers a month, services commuters between Fayette, Jessamine + Madison counties. (LEX18)
Concert
Origins Jazz Series is giving the gift of good music with the return of its holiday special “A Vince Guaraldi Holiday + Duke Ellington Nutcracker Suite” on Sunday, Dec. 1 at The Kentucky Theatre. The pay-what-you-can concert will once again feature the Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet.
Cause
The GoodGiving Challenge begins on Tuesday, Dec. 3, giving Lexingtonians the opportunity to support nearly 200 of their favorite local organizations. However if you start donating today, the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation will match 50 cents for every dollar, up to $125 per gift. (FOX56)
Holiday
Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at LEXtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.
Health
Remember all the scammy weight loss ads from the ‘90s that promised “magical results” (but never delivered)? Well, thanks to Hers and GLP-1s — the ingredient behind Ozempic® and Wegovy® — we’re not that far off. Start your weight loss journey. Read website disclaimers for important consumer information.*
The Buy
The Buy
A Black Friday sale on the No. 1 bestselling clog on Amazon: Crocs. Buy the Crocs classic clog for up to 45% off in select sizes and colors. Psst — They would make a great holiday gift, too.
Once I’m done with leftovers, I plan to make my way to Chaotic Good for Small Business Saturday. In addition to its usual coffee, comics + games, it will host a Shop Small Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring artwork, jewelry, pottery + more from local artists.
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