BourbonCon | 10 a.m. | Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa | $139 | Sample spirits from 30+ distilleries while enjoying culinary experiences, educational panels, and live entertainment.
The Strumbellas | 7 p.m. | The Burl | $29.50+ | Boogie down to the alternative country sound of this Canadian rock band.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Fitness Fair | 12-5 p.m. | Central Bank Center | Free | Meet with folks from 40 different gyms, studios, and fitness facilities to learn about their offerings + check out live demonstrations.
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.
Friday, Jan. 24
“Clue” | Friday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 26 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $64+ | Murder and blackmail are on the menu at this comedy stage adaptation of the classic Hasbro board game.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Hands-On Hang-Out | 12-4 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider | Free | This family-friendly afternoon will be packed with interactive educational experiences from the Living Arts & Science Center and Kentucky Wild.
Valentine’s Day getaway, anyone? According to Expedia, January and February are two of the cheapest months to travel — you can spend 15% less on flights and 45% less on hotel rooms compared to summer rates. Perhaps now is a good time to plan that road trip to Columbus. (New York Times)
Number
27 years old. That’s the average age of newlyweds in Kentucky. If you’re tying the knot (or want to throw one heck of a party), we have some venues in mind. (Axios)
Listen
What’s the best song about Kentucky? If you said Bill Monroe’s “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” you agree with this list of “Best Songs About Every State.” Got a better suggestion? Let us know.
Real Estate
How much apartment space can $1500 get you in the Horse Capital of the World? According to RentCafe, $1500 a month can land you 1053 sqft. Compare that to Louisville, where the same rent will get you 1109 sqft on average.
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Alright, winter, we’ve had enough
It’s snow pretty, but snow over it. | Photo by @maryjlex
Despite a little spike on the thermometer this weekend, the freezing temps are back on Sunday. If you’re hoping to thaw out from the remnants of Winter Storm Blair, we might be waiting a little longer.
Joke is on us this January
January has consistently been the coldest month of the year in Lexington, with an average low of 25.7°F and an average high of 39°F. The most likely months for snowfall in Lexington are January-April.
Will February be freezing?
February trends similarly to January in terms of temperature, with an average low of 28.8°F and an average high of 43.5°F. If you’re over the cold by this point, here’s some good news. February is when Lexington starts to see longer days, averaging 10 hours and 49 minutes of daylight. Bonus: On the last day of the month, the sun will set at 6:30 p.m.
ACTIVE Wear laundry detergent — refresh your gym clothes with this scientifically formulated enzyme blend that removes the lingering smell of sweat and body odor. It’s free from phosphates + each bag can wash up to 90 loads.
21c announced the return of Music at the Museum. Head to the downtown hotel for free live music from The Chris Comer Trio on Friday, Jan. 24 starting at 7 p.m.
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