Located in the gated Ashford Oaks neighborhood, this Mansion Monday pick also offers privacy. | @gwenmatthews_lexrealtor
Stately Wayne Manor isn’t complete without its Batcave, and this week’s Mansion Monday selection is no different.
The sophisticated style of this 8,109-sqft home begins with its location on a half-acre lot inside the gated Ashford Oaks community.
Focusing on efficiency, smart technology from Control4 Automation allows you to manage audio-visual equipment, lighting, internet networks, and security systems from the touch of a button.
While the street-facing, two-car garage offers ample storage with its oversized floorplan and custom cabinetry, the second garage faces the house’s rear, providing the perfect private parking place for your Batmobile.
Rock out without bothering the neighbors in the basement Bat Ca- we mean music room. | Photo via @gwenmatthews_lexrealtor
Whether you’re preparing for a night out or enjoying a night in, the basement is a true retreat and features enough space for a custom theater room and personal training center. Currently, the basement’s bedroom — complete with en suite bath — is being used as an office and music room. What would you do with all that space?
Asked
Asked
What makes the perfect finished basement?
A. Theater room by Barney Miller B. Sound proof music room C. Fully stocked wet bar D. Personal fitness center
Intuitive Development Circle with Alicia McNaughton | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Develop intuition and connect with like-minded individuals during this interactive training session for all experience levels.
Tuesday, April 15
Kenwick Egg Hunt | 6-7:30 p.m. | Kenwick Community Center | Price of purchase | Egg hunts will be separated by age groups at this celebration with food, music, candy, and prizes.
Bourbon Tasting | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Granddam at The Manchester | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Wednesday, April 16
Yappy Hour: Peeps and Pups | 6-8:30 p.m. | Masterson Station Dog Park | Price of purchase | Enjoy local food trucks, live music, and vendors with items for your fur baby’s basket — plus, take pictures with the Yappy Bunny.
Thursday, April 17
Rueda & Spanish: Dance and Speak | 7-7:50 p.m. | The Salsa Center | $15+ | Combine a love of learning with the thrill of movement through this lesson that is half dance, half language, all excitement.
Friday, April 18
Wine & Painting | 6:30 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $85 | Artist Brook Harris will guide you through painting a Van Gogh-inspired piece, plus your ticket includes a glass of wine + charcuterie snacks.
Just a quick trip away, the Cincinnati Open is the perfect getaway to round out your summer plans. | Photos provided by Cincinnati Open
Get ready for the event of the summer. The Cincinnati Open is back and bigger than ever, with two full weeks of world-class tennis and non-stop excitement. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it:
Top players: Watch tennis legends like Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Aryna Sabalenka battle it out on the court.
More than tennis: It’s a global tennis tournament, music festival, culinary paradise, and social scene all in one.
Day + night energy: Experience high-intensity matches all day long, with cocktails, DJs, and electrifying action continuing into the night under the lights.
Exciting expansion: In 2025, the tournament doubles in size with more players and twice the action.
Venue transformation: The $260 million upgrade brings new stadiums, sunken courts, and an enhanced fan experience.
Whether for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, the Cincinnati Open is your perfect summer destination.
Located in Mount Washington, Kentucky’s most wish-listed Airbnb is My Old Kentucky Dome, a geodesic dome with panoramic views. For something closer to home, try our list of LEX’s unusual places to spend the night. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Environment
Applications are open for the Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program, which offers funding to projects designed to reduce runoff, improve water quality, or educate citizens. Neighborhood, education, and infrastructure grants are available.
Outdoors
Lexington will soon play host to the Bourbon Brood of 17-year periodical cicadas. Emerging when soil temperatures reach the mid-60s, the insects are largely harmless, but you may want to take steps to protect your trees. (UKNOW)
Try This
Looking for an unforgettable way to upgrade your prom, wedding, or spring celebration? Watch what happens when you bring the circus to town with sky-high acrobatic performances from Sora Contemporary Circus and Aerial Arts.
Biz
Grow confidence and master new techniques with a virtual Quickbooks course from Community Ventures on Wednesday, April 16. Register for free to regain control of your business finances.
Plan Ahead
Whether you run or walk, participating in the DV8K on Saturday, August 16 will change someone’s life for the better. Register now to support DV8 Kitchen’s mission to provide second-chance employment to Lexingtonians in recovery.
Seasonal
It’s social event season — outsmart the noise of rumbling crowds and hear conversations more clearly. Most hearing aids have one processor, but these bad boys have two. They process speech and noise separately, so speech gets clearer and crisper. That’s why 540,000+ customers swear by them.*
Biz
Our Parents’ Gift Guide is almost complete, but we have a few spots left to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day.
The Buy
LED under cabinet lights, so you can finally have light in dark closets, above kitchen counters, or beneath shelves. The wireless lights turn on with a motion sensor and can be adjusted between five different brightness levels.
April 14 is National Pecan Day and to celebrate, I am absolutely going to try this recipe for chocolate chip pecan pie by Chef Tonya Mays, formerly of Kismet.
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Answered
What’s the best name for a dog from Lexington?
35.7% of readers chose Big Blue 31% of you poured one out for Pappy 26.2% of folks jumped for Julep 7.1% of readers went wild for Wildcat
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