LEXtoday readers have deemed this sign historic. | Photo via @kycahillphotos
The votes are in for the LEXtoday historical markers contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
Winner: Chevy Chase Inn
Known as the oldest bar in Lexington, this longstanding establishment received 53% of votes from LEXtoday readers. It opened in 1933 and locals know it as a place where they can grab a drink + a bite to eat or get entertained by live performers.
Big Blue Building
Soaring 31 stories, 39% of readers thought the Lexington Financial Center was the stand out historical marker contender. After all, we know it as the tallest building in the world — and nobody can convince us otherwise.
Oliver Lewis Way
This extension of Newton Pike received 8% of reader votes. In 2010, it was dedicated to Oliver Lewis, a Lexington-born, African-American jockey who won the first Kentucky Derby in 1875.
We got more submissions than these. Check out our map of unofficial historical locations — both locally and across the nation.
Mike E. Winfield | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway | $15+ | The comedian known from “America’s Got Talent” brings his humor to the local comedy club. “The Nutcracker” | Friday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $35+ | The local ballet goes on a magical journey with the Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen, and Nutcracker Prince in this performance of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Holiday Wreath Workshop | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Arboretum | $25 | Craft your own holiday wreath with natural materials at this workshop — all supplies included. Gallery Talk: Quilts of the 1930s and Their Fabrics | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Central Library Farish Theater | Free | Explore the fabrics, patterns, and cultural influences that guided the formation of quilts 90+ years ago. Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball | 5:15 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $130+ | Whether your blood runs red or blue, cheer for your team during this Kentucky showdown.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Cards for Kindness: With Love from the Outside | 12-3 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Free | Spread the holiday love by writing + signing cards for people who are incarcerated and can’t see their families for the holidays. Last Minute Mini Market | 12-5 p.m. | The Void Sake Co. | Price of purchase | Cozy up with this indoor, festive market featuring local goods that will make you happy you waited to start your shopping. Full Moon Ceremony | 6-7:30 p.m. | Creatures of Whim | $33 | Embrace change as card reader Keary Quintanilla uses tarot cards to guide you through transitional energy.
Toyota is set to invest $922 million to build a paint facility at its Georgetown plant, adding about 1 million sqft to the site. The expansion is expected to open in 2027 and will make efforts to reduce carbon emissions + water usage. (LEX 18)
Traffic
Lexington is working to add two traffic-calming devices to West High Street, aimed at improving pedestrian safety. Construction to install a raised crossing and a speed bed began earlier this week but has reduced traffic to one lane. It’s expected to be finished by Friday, Dec. 20. (WEKU)
Sports
UK’s 2024 football season has wrapped, but we’ve already got our eyes on 2025. The team announced their schedule for next year, which opens with a home game against Toledo on Saturday, Aug. 30. If you’re interested in scoring season tickets, check out the deposit process.
Development
Free Wi-Fi is being installed at Gatton Park — a forthcoming development behind Rupp Arena. The technology will be installed in light posts, so it won’t be visible, but will improve the guest experience + benefit vendors. Visitors will be able to use the Wi-Fi when the park opens in summer 2025. (WKYT)
Eat
We smell a rivalry heading our way — or maybe it’s a plate of Cincinnati-style chili. This Saturday, select Skyline Chili locations will offer red or blue noodles with its Spaghetti Ways dishes. The colorful pasta will let basketball fans support their team before Saturday’s Louisville vs. UK game. (Lexington Herald Leader)
Cause
The Salvation Army is looking for last minute donations for its Angel Tree program. Distribution day is Monday, Dec. 16, and the effort aims to help ~1,500 children in the Central Kentucky Area receive holiday gifts. (WKYT)
Seasonal
Want to take a twinkling tour of Lexington’s best-decorated holiday houses? Local light enthusiast Christina Grimm shared a ~45 minute route on Facebook that cruises by must-see local displays, like the glowing house decorated by Lexingtonian Ryan Jones. (WKYT)
State
If you have a specialty license plate, buckle up for a new renewal process in Kentucky. Starting in January 2025, annual fees for the plates will not be exclusively in December. Rather, drivers will make payments during their birth month to help county clerks process the fees. (Fox 56)
Try This
Take a stroll through the Harrodsburg Christmas Forest and experience a dazzling, free display of beautifully decorated trees. Located outdoors at Old Fort Harrod State Park, this festive forest is open all season long. Don’t miss this magical holiday experience — perfect for making merry memories with loved ones.*
Finance
Investing, saving, and spending wisely are key to solid financial planning — but don’t forget about the joy of giving. For those with a philanthropic heart, planned giving combines financial strategy with meaningful impact. Discover how giving well can benefit both your finances and the causes you care about most.*
Community
An important part of the fabric of the Lexington community, The Lexington Cemetery, has been honoring the life and legacy of Central Kentuckians for the past 175 years. Learn more about its many memorialization options and tour it yourself.*
Wellness
‘Tis the season to reflect on your year + and start making plans for 2025. Labcorp OnDemand can help you access your health info with easy lab testing you can purchase yourself. Get 20% off purchases over $100 with code 6AMCITY. (Most tests are FSA/HSA eligible.)*
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