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Tai Chi Beats | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Free | Ground + center yourself in this slow-paced, mindful moving exercise — registration is required.
Visiting Writer Series | 6 p.m. | Singletary Center for the Arts | Free | Hear from award-winning author + professor Kiese Laymon whose bestselling “Heavy: An American Memoir,” was named one of the 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years by The New York Times.
Thursday, Feb. 20
“I Was Here” Installation | 4-5:30 p.m. | VisitLEX | Free | Celebrate the legacy of nation builders and the voices of our community through this powerful installation that fuses art and history.
Trivia | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lost Palm | Free | Venture up to The Manchester’s rooftop bar + sip on a creative cocktail while you show off those trivia skills for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate.
Friday, Feb. 21
Printmaking Workshop | 6-8:30 p.m. | Artworks at the Carver School | Free | At this family-friendly event celebrating Black History Month you’ll get to create linocut prints featuring inspiring Black figures from history.
Saturday, Feb. 22
GLOW Silent Disco | 8-11 p.m. | Old North Bar | $10+ | Lose yourself in the glow of the neon lights and flow of the music from three different channels.
Revitalize your look with help from the local pros at Pelo Beauty Collective this spring. | Photos by Isaiah Owsley
Spring is almost here — and it’s the perfect time for a fresh start. Pelo Beauty Collective knows exactly how to help you hit the refresh button.
Whether you’re dreaming of a bold new color, bright + dreamy highlights, or a chic cut, their talented stylists are ready to bring your vision to life. Treat yourself to a new style and embrace the season with confidence.
The Camel Club, a private dining + social club, is expected to open late March or early April in the former Cross Gate Gallery building on Main Street. The space will feature a restaurant, a theater room, art galleries, and ample outdoor seating. Inquire for more details. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Opening
AJ’s Wings & Things is expected to open this Saturday, Feb. 22 in Gardenside off Alexandria Drive. Wings can be fried or baked, and are available in five different sauces including lemon pepper + Carolina barbecue. The menu also features soul food favorites like pork chops, chicken and waffles, and fried fish. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had eight restaurants open the last two months alone. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Cause
UK is collecting items to support those affected by the recent winter storm flooding in Eastern Kentucky. Non-perishable food, bottled water, and household paper products can be donated outside Rupp Arena on High Street before the UK men’s basketball game tonight. See other ways you can help.
Plan Ahead
Lexington’s own Laura Bell Bundy is coming back home + will be hitting the Lexington Opera House stage for “Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now” on Wednesday, May 7. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Hairspary,” the show will feature the original cast members who played Tracy, Penny, and Amber. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.
Theater
Speaking of the Lexington Opera House, check out this new seating option, bravo boxes. They offer space for up to four guests, a dedicated entrance, and optional catering + alcoholic beverage package add-ons.
Drink
Happy birthday, Burl Brew. The local brewery is celebrating one year in business with a week full of activities including a vinyl DJ + UK men’s basketball watch party. The festivities will take place Tuesday, Feb. 25-Sunday, March 2.
Learn
What do pottery classes, yoga under the stars + science experiments have in common? They’re part of The Living Arts & Science Center’s upcoming lineup of events. The LASC’s Fun-Stitute is the place where learning and fun for all abilities + ages (yes, you adults, too) meet. We’ll see you in class, Lexington.*
Health
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Business
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Reimagining the Distillery District
This is the second time in four years the Distillery District building is on the market. | Photo by LEXtoday
Earlier this week we asked you to “be the broker” for the Pepper Rickhouse in the Distillery District. Our readers + followers answers ranged everywhere from silly to serious, and included everything from housing to places to eat.
Livable spaces
“Some form of residential living.” — Tim W.
“I’d love to see apartments go in there — small one bedroom or two bedroom, reasonably priced.” — Linda F.
“Mixed use hotel, condos, offices, and retail.” — @lfignewton
Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. Camel Club is slightly reminiscent of another beautiful place in town, The Manchester. That’s because one of Camel Club’s developers, Hank Morris, also helped create the boutique hotel.
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