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Get lit with authors from Lexington
Joseph-Beth Booksellers always has a dedicated section of Kentucky-based books. | Photo by LEXtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor(or former neighbor). Brew up a batch of your favoritetea or coffeeand get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Lexington.
Fiction
“Torrent” by Anthony B. Gray | Release date: Dec. 26, 2024 | This action-packed thriller follows an attorney who finds himself hiding from some unexpected predators while on a hiking trip.
Lexington’s own Mariama J. Lockington holding one of her many books. | Photo by Mariama J. Lockington
For the family
“For Black Girls Like Me” by Mariama J. Lockington | Release date: July 30, 2019 | Follow along as a young adoptee learns to navigate life in a new city.
Graphic novels + comic books
“The Walking Dead” by Robert Kirkman | Release date: May 19, 2009 | This comic spawned the award-winning, 11-season AMC show of the same name.
Sci-fi + fantasy
“The Navigating Fox” by Christopher Rowe | Release date: September 26, 2023 | Join the world’s only navigating fox on a whimsical journey to the underworld in this “half fable, half caper.”
5th Birthday Celebration | Monday, Feb. 24-Saturday, March 1 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | The Rackhouse Tavern | Price of purchase | Celebrate five years of deliciousness with new craft cocktails + special throwback menus featuring poutine and blackened catfish.
African Jewelry Making | 7-8 p.m. | William Wells Brown Community Center | Free | Discover the history + traditional uses of African cowrie shells, then create your own necklace to take home.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Art Walk Guided Tour | Times vary | Lexington | $35 | Enjoy Lexington’s vibrant culture by connecting with our eclectic arts scene through an engaging + informative tour.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Salsa Class - All Levels | 7:15-8:15 p.m. | Bluegrass Ballroom | $12 | Start your dance journey with some spicy salsa dancing, free for Bluegrass Ballroom members.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Tall Tall Trees | 7 p.m. | The Burl | $15+ | Get your groove on at this indoor concert from the musician critics call a “one-man psychedelic indie-folk orchestra.”
Friday, Feb. 28
Melanin Magic hosted by Lady M | 8-10 p.m. | Crossings Lexington | Celebrate Black History Month at this charity tribute with proceeds benefiting Bluegrass Black Pride and Kentucky Black Pride.
The folks behind Bella Notte are bringing back Crust, which is expected to open late March. Located in the former Whiskey Bear location in Beaumont Centre. The menu will feature shareable favorites like bruschetta, charcuterie, and wood-fired pizzas.
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.
Kids
Share the old school magic of book fairs with your little one by booking a play session at Gathered Play and Create in Versailles. Your young reader will love using “Book Fair Bucks” to shop books, pens + pencils, posters, stickers, and more during this retro reading experience.
Sports
Congratulations to Kenny Brooks for his inclusion in the Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year Watch List. Under Brooks’s leadership, the UK women’s basketball team is enjoying its first 20+ win season in the last five years.
Plan Ahead
Mardi Gras season is upon us but you don’t have to wait for Fat Tuesday to celebrate. Lexington is full of restaurants and bakeries standing by to satisfy your Cajun food and King Cake needs. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Biz
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Category
Real Estate
Pool party anyone?
Did somebody say pool party? | Photos courtesy of Whitney Pannell, Team Pannell Real Estate
You don’t have to leave the city for a taste of elegance with the latest installment of our Mansion Monday series. Nestled in Lexington’s Lakewood neighborhood, this home is ideal for hosts and party planners. The spacious, open-concept layout throughout this stunning estate is perfect for everything from intimate gatherings to lively parties.
Guests are greeted by a grand staircase and marble floors, before being ushered into one of many expansive living areas. As natural light pours into the formal living, dining, game, and family rooms, five fireplaces soften the spaces to create a cozy atmosphere. The indoor accommodations open up to a manicured yard with a pool + patio with even more seating for guests who prefer the great outdoors.
A chef’s kitchen with 60-inch range + Sub-Zero appliances is perfectly appointed for big dinners or canapes, whichever your guests require. Bonus: The lower level offers visitors the privacy of a guest suite and kitchenette.
With all of that in mind, who would ever want to leave?
The Buy
The Buy
A great dermaplaning razor for unwanted facial hair. This reusable, plastic-free one comes with 11 refill blades and can remove dead skin cells, peach fuzz, and hair on the upper lip, cheeks, and eyebrows.
With a whole week of warmish weather ahead of us, it’s the perfect time for a walking tour of lovely Lexington. While you’re out, snap a photo and send it to us — you might be featured in a future social media post.
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