Well, y’all — this is the last newsletter you’ll receive with my face at the bottom. What a joy it has been writing for you these past three-and-a-half years, serving as your personal search engine since day one of LEXtoday.
Thanks to your questions, I have learned so much more about our city — and if it is even possible, grown to love it even more.
Did you know that very shortly after I started at LEXtoday, my husband and I got Ziggy? One of his first pictures in our publication was the one taken below. And since then, I have forced him into your feeds + on to your screens through our dog-friendly business guide and with bloom updates at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate and on Catalpa Road.
Molly + a puppy Ziggy in front of the mural outside A Cup of Common Wealth. | Photo by LEXtoday
I haven’t done the exact math, but I’ve written over 1,000 pieces in my time here, and had a lot of fun on social media too. One of my biggest takeaways from my time here, is that there are real people behind the screens + keyboards. So if I can offer you some parting words of wisdom, choose kindness.
“Top Chef” Season 22 Watch Party | 8:30-10:30 p.m. | The Manchester | Price of purchase | Enjoy show-inspired apps + cheer on local cuisine queen Chef Paula Endara as she competes for the grand prize.
Friday, April 4
Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $5+ | Gain inspiration for your DIY projects as you browse 250 exhibitors specializing in outdoor living, kitchen and bath, and home improvement.
A new cozy bookstore is in the works for the Kenwick neighborhood. Wildlings Bookshop is expected to open in the coming months inside Wilson’s Grocery. Meet the owner Jill + hear her vision for the space, which will sell children’s books, toys, gifts, and crafting supplies. Stay tuned.
Biz
The Lexington Legends + Maker’s Mark have formed a partnership for the upcoming season. As part of the deal, the first 1,000 fans (age 21+) at opening weekend’s game on Saturday, April 26 will receive an exclusive gift — a commemorative baseball dipped in the recognizable red wax.
Mansion Monday
The sun is lingering a little longer these days, which means we have one thing on our mind — backyard barbecues + pool parties. This six-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate sitting on over an acre is the perfect place for outdoor entertaining. Think: Open-air atrium, outdoor kitchen, and spacious salt water pool.
Seasonal
Speaking of warm weather vibes, Lexington Parks & Recreation announced the lineup + dates for its Friday Flicks movie series. The community is invited to Jacobson Park every Friday in June for a free movie screening of family-friendly films including “Cars” and “Moana 2.”
Community
Mark your calendars for Bluegrass Greensource’s 5th annual Sustainability Summit, happening Monday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can connect with community + business leaders, attend panel discussions on key sustainability topics, participate in speed networking, and more. Save your spot.*
Home
Tired of high electric bills? Switch to solar. Save even more when you use EnergySage’s Solar Marketplace to compare custom quotes with zero sales pressure. Start saving.*
The Buy
The Buy
It’s the last day of Amazon’s spring sale deals. Shop some of the deepest discounts we’ve seen:
🌸 Get an indoor camera for security, baby, or pet monitoring — usually $79.99, it’s discounted to $29.99.
🌸 Finally try the viral COSRX Snail Mucin with 66% off this all-in-one cream.
🌸 Make your patio or bar pop with a smart flex lighting strip that’s marked down from $24.99 to $10.
🌸 Cuisinart’s 4.6-star rated salad spinner is 71% off.
🌸 Get two cotton waffle weave tea towels for $7.49 (usually $19.99).
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