Key features: This NoLi venue gives you the ability to host both your ceremony + reception in the glass greenhouse-style atrium, with ample rooms for guests to visit between the two. Bonus: There’s an on-site two-bedroom guest suite that sleeps up to six guests.
Key features: This historic Gothic Revival-style building serves as an art gallery featuring numerous rooms, unique pieces of work, and a beautiful courtyard + outdoor space.
Key features: Floor-to-ceiling windows give you panoramic downtown skyline views. Plus, you’ll be within walking distance of the area’s attractions + hotels.
Key features: Located at the top of our historic former courthouse, this quintessential Lexington spot offers a picturesque downtown backdrop and views + multiple rooms for the ceremony, food, and dancing.
Garden Art Focaccia Workshop | 1-3 p.m. | Midway Art Studios, Midway | $39 | Utilizing herbs, veggies, and olives, you’ll leave with a ready-to-bake Midway Bakery focaccia masterpiece.
Trivia Night - The Lexington Theatre Company | 6:30-9 p.m. | Old North Bar | Price of purchase | Assemble your team + test your knowledge on pop culture, history, and musical theatre for a chance to win prizes — plus, enjoy live musical theatre performances.
Craft and Candle Cocktail Bar | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Blend your own custom scent to make a candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
Thursday, March 20
Equinox Yoga Flow & Reiki with Colleen | 6:15-7:45 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave | $77.38 | Step into spring feeling aligned, relaxed, and rejuvenated with this soulful yoga flow + guided meditation.
Mojo Brookzz | 7 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway | $30 | See the popular social media sketch comedian who has garnered fame through features on “We Them Ones Comedy Tour” + “Nick Cannon Presents Wild ‘n Out.”
Friday, March 21
Spring Renewal Night Market | 5-10 p.m. | Void Sake | Price of purchase | This family friendly market offers festive food + drink to shake off winter as you shop local artisans and vendors.
“Mean Girls” | Friday, March 21-Sunday, March 23 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House | $68+ | Stop trying to make fetch happen + go see Regina, Gretchen, and the crew in the musical stage adaptation of this comedy classic.
The Kentucky Castle announced it will be hosting a series of “Post Race Rooftop Happy Hours” during the Keeneland Spring Meet. Conveniently located just up the road toward Versailles, you’ll have three chances in April to show off your race day best while enjoying spring sips + beautiful views.
Drink
Kentucky Wildcask Bourbon, the first release from the UK James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits will be on shelves in April. The small batch is a blend + only 2,500 bottles will be released. They are $54.99 apiece and sales will fund scholarships at the program. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Read
Local author + former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson will be the featured speaker for UK Libraries’ 2025 Edward F. Prichard Lecture. The free event — held Friday, March 28 at 5 p.m. — will include a moderated conversation with Wilkinson, as well as a reading from her latest book.
Concert
Band of Horses is coming back to the Bluegrass. The popular early 2000s rock band will play an outdoor show at The Burl on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available now, with general public sale happening this Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.
Plan Ahead
Trellises, hot tubs, umbrellas — oh my. If you’re looking for inspo for your indoor and outdoor living spaces, head to Central Bank Center for the Central Kentucky Home + Garden Show Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5, featuring dozens of vendors from around the world.
Shop
Speaking of shopping, Street Scene Vintage is currently hosting a warehouse sale. Stop by the thrift shop for discounts on clothing, display tables + shelving, decor, and other fun finds like a light pink Evian cooler or gumball machines — you know you need them.
Psst… horse racing enthusiasts: From selecting your thoroughbred at the sale to visiting your horse at farms and experiencing race day excitement at top tracks, partners enjoy hands-on involvement every step of the way with this local racing syndicate. Here’s how to get involved.*
Finance
Sometimes we put off certain — and important — tasks, but creating an estate plan shouldn’t be one of them. Connect with the financial advisors at Gratz Park Private Wealth to help you get started — take the first step.*
Passenger loading will take place on the other side of the building on High Street. | Photo by LEXtoday
Renovations are set to begin on Lextran’s Downtown Transit Center starting Monday, April 7. Located at 150 E. Vine St., the work will primarily be focused inside the building, helping to modernize the facilities.
Riders can expect a few changes during the planned eight months of construction:
The passenger loading area will be moved to High Street
No indoor access including bathrooms, waiting areas, or water fountains
No in-person bus pass sales
Customer service functions will be temporarily moved to the Loudon Avenue office
Once complete, employees + guests can expect improvements aimed at increased comfort, safety, and accessibility, including:
A fresh space for customer assistance + ticket purchasing
Renovated public restrooms + waiting areas
Employee breakroom + restrooms with fresh designs
A brand new retail space for convenient snacks, drinks + essentials
In addition, Lextran’s fleet will see upgrades in the form of new onboard display screens, app enhancements, and other vehicle updates.
The Buy
The Buy
New swim options. Get ready for vacations, trips, and beach days ahead with one-pieces and cover ups:
It was a treat to treat some of our readers to treats yesterday. (Sorry, that’s a lot of treats). If you’re reading this Claire + David, it was so wonderful meeting you. And thank you again to Failte for spoiling us with St. Patrick’s Day goodies.
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