The sun is shining this week, so we’ve got one thing on our minds — the great outdoors. Be-leaf it or not, February is a fantastic time to get gardening. Now is the time to shop seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants.
🌱 Spring for seeds
Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking seeds like snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolas, and dahlias.
Check out these local spots to nab your favorites:
While you’re at the nursery, grab some seeds that you can plant right now(or, at least, very soon). Use this tool to calculate when to sow some of these early-season crops:
“Harriet” | 2-5 p.m. | Farish Theater, Central Library | Free | Enjoy a screening of the 2019 biographic film sharing the heroic story of abolitionist Harriet Tubman played by Cynthia Erivo.
Kismet Pop-Up | 6-11:59 p.m. | Burl Brew | Free | Let your tastebuds revisit the days of Basic Bs + spicy noods with former onsite eatery Kismet that is popping up for one night only.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
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.
Workshop Wednesday | 5-6 p.m. | Tates Creek Branch | Free | Middle- and high school-aged kids are invited for a crash course on all things crochet — hooks + yarn will be provided.
Thursday, Feb. 27
LSC Home Kit Reveal | 6:30 p.m. | Lexington SC Stadium | Free | Head to the Fan Zone and celebrate with other footie fans as you get a first look at this year’s kit for the men’s soccer team.
Friday, Feb. 28
Love Club Coworking | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mirror Twin Brewing | Price of purchase | Join this group of local artists + creatives for casual co-working, inspiring conversations, and creating genuine connections.
Saturday, March 1
Arboretum Bird Walk | 9-11 a.m. | The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky | Free | Join experienced birders as they guide you to some of the best bird peeping in the state — registration required.
Customers can choose from a comprehensive menu including facials, Botox, fillers, skin treatments, and more. | Photo by Nema Etebar
Imagine stepping into a serene oasis, where you’re rewarded for every visit that brings you closer to a radiant complexion. That’s exactly what visitors will find at Golden Aesthetic Atelier.
Restaurateur Ilias Pappas announced that original plans for a new upscale Greek restaurant called Santorini have changed. The eatery, located near Fayette Mall in the former Saul Good spot, will now be an expanded, sit-down version of Athenian Grill. It’s expected to open in late April. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had eight 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.
Read
This week is Black Children’s Book Week. Hosted by Black Children in Books, the community is invited to tune in to live, virtual book readings every night at 6:30 p.m. The week will culminate with a family-friendly gathering on Saturday, March 1, 12-3 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center.
Arts
Calling all artists. Applications will be accepted for the 2025 Woodland Art Fair through Monday, March 31. Categories accepted include: ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, and glass. The annual fan-favorite event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Aug. 17.
Try This
Lights. Camera. Action. Now that you’re camera ready, head to LEX Studios for an open casting call on Sunday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Directors are looking to fill nonspeaking roles for three true crime documentaries. Sign up to be a part of the CastBMC database to learn more.
Drink
Now you can drink your Girl Scout cookies, thanks to The Amsden. The Versailles coffee shop has created a limited-time-only menu featuring the sweet treats in beverage form. Think: A thin mint mocha with peppermint + cocoa, or a caramel delite latte with coconut and caramel.
Finance
Top firms like SoftBank already invested in Pacaso, the startup disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market with co-ownership. By handing keys to 1,500+ homeowners, Pacaso earned over $100 million in gross profits. Now, they’re going global. Invest for $2.70 per shareby Thursday, Feb. 27.†*
†This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com.
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Business
We like our businesses small + local
Stores like these make LEX go around. | Photo provided by Poppy & Pomelo
Here at LEXtoday, you may already know we’re big on celebrating local, especially our city’s small businesses. Which is why a week dedicated to highlighting the heart of our communities is right up our alley.
Enter: Small Business Week — a national initiative that acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of small businesses — that we’ll be celebrating from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10.
We want to join in on the celebrations by highlighting some of the best small businesses in our city, and offer a little something special for our readers, too.
This is where we need your help.
If you own a local small business or know someone who does, celebrate Small Business Week with us by filling out a form about your business. We’ll be selecting businesses to feature in our newsletter throughout the week.
A chic new outfit from Rent the Runway. Always have something new to wear, whether you’re turning heads at brunch, nailing the office vibe, or all dressed up for a wedding — renting 10 new designer items a month starts at $89. Bonus: Rentals include fast delivery, dry-cleaning, and returns picked up directly from your home.*
If y’all need a little laugh, check out this skunk-filled story from Ghost Fox Winery this weekend. I was there with my mom and can tell you firsthand it was a stinky, yet hilarious moment. Mother nature, man.
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