The award-winning local hospital saving Kentuckians’ lives
Presented by UK HealthCare
UK HealthCare’s expert team can help you get back to your life and the activities you love. | Photo courtesy of UK HealthCare
What do quality care, access to the latest + most innovative treatments, and a team of experts have in common? You can find them all at UK HealthCare.
UK HealthCare saves lives — and helps patients get back to the lives they love. When the stakes are highest, it’s where you want to be. Why? We’re glad you asked:
In-house specialists
With 20 nationally-ranked and high-performing specialties, UK HealthCare’s team of in-house specialists offers top-notch care in:
Bonus: Their network of clinics and physicians provides expert-level care and support for Kentuckians throughout the state.
Personalized care + innovative treatments
Medicine isn’t one size fits all. And UK HealthCare’s doctors and researchers understand that. Every day, they work together as one healthcare team to ensure patients are receiving the specific care that fits their individual diagnosis best. With more specialists and specialties, patients can find treatment options for even the rarest and most complex conditions.
And thanks to in-house researchers and clinical trials, patients get access to the very latest treatments and therapies — sometimes sooner than they would anywhere else.
A round of applause
In 2024, the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital at UK HealthCare was once again named the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings and ratings.
In a new category, the hospital received the designation of Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access, recognizing its success in caring for patients in underserved communities. It was the only hospital in Kentucky to receive this designation.
Additionally, six adult specialties at UK HealthCare and 14 common adult procedures and conditions received a high-performing designation.
Bonus: See more reasons why Kentucky patients choose UK HealthCare.
2025 William R. Kenan Lecture Series | 7-9 p.m. | Mitchell Fine Arts Center | Free | Join renowned Mexican-American journalist Maria Hinojosa for a talk on the topic of “Owning Your Voice.”
Bingo Night | 7-9 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing Co. | Free | Be the first to get five in a row B4 anyone else for an opportunity to win cash prizes.
Dine Nashville: The Music City Way | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Sunday, March 2 | 12-12 a.m. | Various, Nashville, TN | Free | Dine Nashville is a month-long culinary celebration featuring collaborative chef experiences, a restaurant week with specialty menus, and delicious deals at local spots. Some events are paid.*
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Cookie Decorating + Wine Tasting | 6-8 p.m. | Scouted Cafe | $35 | Sample local wines from Talon Winery while using icing + decorating tools to jazz up six large heart-shaped cookies.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Wicked Galentine’s | 6-7:30 p.m. | Belle’s Cocktail House | $31.80 | Defy gravity by learning how to craft two bewitching Glinda + Elphaba-themed cocktails followed by dancing to a Wicked DJ set.
Friday, Feb. 14
Jukebox Nights: ‘00s | 4-11:59 p.m. | Lost Palm | Free | Move and groove through the decades — this week, get naughty in the aughties and dance to Y2K classics.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Vision Board Workshop | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Midway Art Studios, Midway | $30 | Join Colleen of Swell Life Wellness to create a tangible representation of your goals by using a variety of inspiring images, words, and affirmations.
Well, it looks like winter is sticking around a little bit longer. Be mindful of slick roads today as the region is currently under both a Winter Storm Watch and a Flood Watch, with an estimated 3-6 inches of snow + 1-2 inches of rain expected. (LEX18)
Number
$135 million. That’s the price tag Chicago-based Fairbourne Properties paid for Hamburg Pavilion in a deal that was finalized in October 2024. The shopping + entertainment center has 75 businesses, with new names like Fresh Market, Sierra Trading Post, and Skechers coming soon. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Open
Georgetown-based dessert shop Chocomania is officially open in Fayette Mall near Dillard’s. The new location will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., serving up viral treats like Dubai strawberry cups, Russian honey cake, chocolates, and cookies.
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had seven restaurants open the two months alone. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Arts
Head to the Living Arts & Science Center Thursday, Feb. 13-Monday, March 31 to see the colorful + creative “LEXPop Invasion” exhibit from artist Bryce Oquaye. The showcase highlights the concept and artists of pop culture. Bonus: Oquaye is hosting a free illustration workshop during Discovery Saturday this weekend.
Read
Seedleaf wants to treat you to some free goodies. Sign up for the community gardening organization’s newsletter for your chance to win a Winter Giveaway Package including a branded shirt, sticker, collapsible water bottle + more.
Environment
Oak View Group, the management company behind facilities including Central Bank Center + Rupp Arena are saying goodbye to single-use plastic cups. Its new aluminum cups feature silhouettes of the venues and are reusable and recyclable.
Job
Calling all party planners. The picturesque Ashford Acres Inn is seeking a full-time candidate to join its team of wedding + event planners. From themed-dinner series to vendor fairs + private events, you’ll be part of executing all happenings at the venue. Send your resume.
Wellness
Did you know continuous learning throughout life not only decreases isolation but also improves cognitive abilities? Try an OLLI at UK course to keep your mind engaged + active as you age. Learn more about current courses.*
Health
Say you can’t sleep? Baby, I know... that’s anxiety. Luckily, Beam Dream’s Brownie Batter hot cocoa improves sleep for 93% of users, helping them fall asleep faster + stay asleep longer. (And it’s only 15 calories; zero added sugar.) Grab yours for up to 40% off before it sells out.*
Community
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Kids
Ready, set, register
Let your little one’s inner artist shine this summer. | Photo courtesy of @artplay.kids
We know what you’re probably thinking, “Why are we talking about summer camp when there’s still snow in the forecast?”
Well, believe it or not, registration season has begun — some organizations are already keeping waitlists.
ARTPlay
A colorful summer awaits with the play-based approach at ARTplay. Its themed camps will explore cardboard creations, dream house designing, puppets, and art through nature.
Living Arts & Science Center
LASC offers a wide variety of camps (with options even for middle schoolers) all summer long. With subjects like music + dance, gardening, cooking, ceramics, space, and sustainability, your children are sure to keep the learning going even outside the traditional classroom.
Lexington Children’s Museum
Robots, PAW Patrol, and rock stars, oh my. Camps run June through mid-August + are broken into three age groups: Kindergarten-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grades, and 4th-5th grades. Think: science experiments, slimy art projects, and secret spy work.
We will keep updating the list as registrations continue to open.
The Buy
The Buy
Fun fact: Nordstrom Rack gets new arrivals every day that are marked down up to 60%. Here are some we have our eye on:
First things first, I want to say happy, happy birthday to my wonderful co-editor Sam. Next, thank you to Reader Michelle Y. for telling us about more feline friends we need to know about. Say hello to the Pemberton Gardens cats.
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