Raise your hand if you love seeing the BGT signs on houses? | Photo by LEXtoday
This year Blue Grass Trust (BGT) is celebrating 70 years of education, advocacy, and historic preservation in the Central Kentucky area.
Today, we’re sharing our conversation with BGT Executive Director Jonathan Coleman from 2022 to learn a little bit more about the group behind those famous bronze signs adorning historical places.
About BGT
BGT is a donor-funded nonprofit that aims to protect + promote special historic buildings in the community. “Basically, we’re a group of concerned citizens, with a mission to educate, provide service, and mostly to advocate for preservation,” said Coleman.
“We want to make preservation accessible for everyone. We don’t care if it’s a 1950s bungalow or 1700s mansion,” he added. The group can lead you to available historic tax credits or people who can properly renovate older homes.
Craft and Candle Cocktail Bar | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Blend your own custom scent to make a candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
Etta May | Thursday, Jan. 16-Saturday, Jan. 18 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway | $25+ | See the American Comedy Awards: “Stand-Up Comic of the Year” winner whose southern fried stories are sure to bring belly-aching laughs.
Friday, Jan. 17
Aura Photography + Chakra Scans | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Creatures of Whim | $40 | See yourself in a different perspective as Appalachian Root Works captures an image of your energy to help you understand your strengths.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Beginner Tree ID for Tree Stewards | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tates Creek Branch, Lexington Public Library | Free | Join Trees Lexington as you familiarize yourself with tree species in our collective urban forest.
Community Cooking Class | 1-4 p.m. | FoodChain | Free | Learn plant-based cooking techniques with Nepalese chef Babita Shrestha who will teach you to make pulau, a savory rice dish.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Lexington Wedding Expo | 11 a.m. | Central Bank Center | Free | Connect with fellow nearly weds as you browse dozens of innovative local wedding vendors — RSVP requested.
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Heads up, drivers, LexPark has resumed citations for non-payment or expired meters as of Monday, Jan. 13. No tickets were given during the start of Winter Storm Blair, however if you received a ticket on Thursday, Jan. 9, it has been voided.
Sports
Attention footie fans. Lexington Sporting Club has some changes to their social media accounts. There are now two new accounts — one for the men’s team + one for the women’s team. The main account will still share club wide news.
Kids
Give yourself (and your kids) a break with CREATE Studio’s Kids Night Out this Friday, Jan. 17, 6-8 p.m. Little ones ages 5-12 will have a fun-filled time eating pizza + glow painting under the blacklight.
Tech
Give your thumbs a workout with the Whitaker Family YMCA’s Digital Literacy for Adults Class. AT&T will lead the workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., teaching you tips and tricks for texting, using apps, and the ins and outs or your smartphone.
Cause
Bluegrass Hospitality Group announced a new charitable initiative, Drake’s Give Back Nights, where 10% of food sales on Tuesdays will be donated to the host organization. Local charities, youth sports teams, and schools are encouraged to apply.
Drink
Calling all cocoa lovers. The Amsden is treating us to something sweet — Hot Chocolate Week. Venture out to Versailles Monday, Jan. 27-Saturday, Feb. 1 to sip on drinks like the S’mores Hot Chocolate, made with toasted marshmallow syrup, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and graham cracker crumbs.
Volunteer
Did you know MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service? Join AmeriCorps this MLK Day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and help your community by volunteering on Monday, Jan. 20. Find volunteer opportunities to serve locally.*
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Arts
Let’s get crafty
The doorway to a new skill and hobby awaits. | Photo by LEXtoday
If you resolved to learn something new this year, the Living Arts & Science Center is here to support you. And while the nonprofit is a haven for kids’ camps and experiences, it just announced the lineup of classes for its Adult Art Club. Think: Pasta-making, herbalism, mug-making, and wheel-throwing.
Classes will take place every Tuesday in February + March, 5:30-7:30 p.m., with two bonus classes in April. The club offers attendees two creative outlets to choose from — cooking or ceramics.
Couple’s Wheel-Throwing | Just like in the movie “Ghost,” you + your partner are invited to a fun, messy, and romantic time throwing clay. Tickets are $70-$80 and good for two attendees.
Beginner Basketry: Learn to Weave | Learn basketry techniques and tricks to make your very on egg basket from reed material. Tickets are $70-80.
The Buy
The Buy
A pair of 14K gold plated heart hoops. The huggie-sized earrings are hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Psst — they’re also the perfect Valentine’s Day accessory.
I’m working on my manifesting abilities, so I’m putting this out to the universe — can we pretty please get the lineup for Railbird 2025? Until then, lets dream big and build our own. Tell me who would be in your music festival lineup.
Answered
Answered
We quizzed you on how many consecutive terms district city councilmembers can serve.
Congratulations to the 25% of you that got the answer right, district councilmembers can serve six consecutive two-year terms.
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