Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Local pick:Custom, hand-made jewelry | Prices vary | Model custom jewelry or take matters into your own hands and build your own priceless pieces.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy — this lounge top fits the bill.
Local pick:Varnish Nail Shoppe | $30+ | Spring for a mani + pedi combo at this local nail saloon that uses 100% non-toxic products.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Thursday Night Live | 5-8 p.m. | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Free | Enjoy live music + meet Art on the Town artists at this weekly summer event.
Teen Howl Poetry Series | 5:30-7 p.m. | Third Street Stuff | Free | This open-mic night is for the under 21 crowd + aims to expose young writers to Lexington’s creative circle.
Friday, May 2
Forest Birds of the Palisades | 8-10:30 a.m. | Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | $15 | Birding experts Ben Leffew + Michael Pattonteach you about the birds of the Kentucky River Palisades during peak spring migration.
Golden Hour | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | Cost of purchase | Experience the magic of the sunset and spread out on a picnic blanket as you sample wines + cocktails at this weekly event.
Blue Jeans, Boots + Bulls Derby Eve Party | Bluegrass Stockyards Regional Marketplace | 5:30-11:30 p.m. | $100+ | Wear your favorite jeans + boots and dance the night away at this benefit and live auction.
First Fridays Presented by YPinLex | 7-9 p.m. | Sassy Bleu | Free | Young professionals are invited to connect, collaborate + unwind at this downtown mixer sponsored by the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals.
Family Reunion Comedy Show | 8-10 p.m. | Lyric Theater and Culture Center | $50-$70 | LC Funny hosts Defjam comedians for a night of laughs and fun.
One lane of Leestown Road in each direction between Opportunity Way and Towne Center Drive will be closed indefinitely beginning Thursday, May 1 as part of the New Circle Road widening project.
Eat
The first batch of seasonal strawberries is ready at Eckert’s Orchard country store in Versailles — and we’re berry excited about it.
Drink
The Void Sake Co. is offering the tri-fecta of drink specials on Friday, May 2, with three new seasonal cocktails just ahead of the Kentucky Derby. Sounds like a winning ticket.
Community
A former pawn shop on Winchester Road is getting new life as a co-op for artists + creators. Artfarm is debuting its new digs on Thursday, May 1 with a grand opening celebration from 5-8 p.m.
Outdoors
If you miss those childhood summers of campfire sing-alongs + nights under the stars then consider signing up for Adult Wilderness Camp this September at Red River Gorge. The tents are nothing like we remember from camp.
Shop
If you missed last weekend’s Bluegrass Creative Market, don’t worry — the quarterly pop-up will return on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 by the lake at Lexington Green.
Cause
Here’s a rare chance to score a bottle of that hard-to-get Pappy Van Winkle reserve + support Lexington Habitat for Humanity at the same time. Raffle tickets are on sale through Monday, June 9 for $100 each.
Job
We’re on the hunt for a bold, driven Sales Executive to help grow our sister market, LOUtoday’s ad game and bring in the big wins. If you’re all about local love, killer pitches, and commission that’s as uncapped as your ambition — let’s talk. We offer a competitive benefits package, including matching 401K and unlimited PTO. Apply to join our team.
Biz
Did you miss the chance to feature your business’s product or service in today’s feature of the 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide? Don’t worry — you can still secure your spot in time for Father’s Day. Bonus: Use code PGG2025 for 20% at checkout.
Stat
$5,000 — that’s how much you may have to drop if your dog or cat tears their ACL, a surprisingly common knee injury in pets. To the rescue: pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that cost could be reimbursed.*
Number
540,000+ — that’s how many customers choose this hearing aid when it comes time to make that decision for their loved ones. See why.*
Biz
Last chance to invest in the “Uber of mobile phones.”Mode Mobile grew 32,481% from 2019-2022, and just secured their Nasdaq ticker with plans for a potential IPO. The opportunity to invest at $0.26/share closes today.†*
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What’s in a name?
Man o’ War is seldom seen without skilled horseman Will Harbut, his groom of 16 years. | Photo provided by the Keeneland Library Collection
If you’re like us, you sometimes pick your race horse by its name. It’s partly why our money’s on Journalism to win this Saturday’s Kentucky Derby.
But look around town, and you’ll notice that many famous race horses have lent their names to Lexington-area landmarks, streets + neighborhoods.
Hamburg, the growing neighborhood hub for shopping, dining + entertainment carries the name of the historic race horse that grazed on land there before the turn of the 20th century, back when it was still a farm. Hamburg was named the American Horse of the Year in 1898.
Okay, we’ll rein it in — but if you’re interested in more equestrian namesakes click below for the mane event.
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Does anyone else miss the days when Lexington socialite + legendary party girl, Anita Madden threw those lavish televised Derby Eve parties that were almost as “decadent + depraved” as the Kentucky Derby itself? RIP Anita — we’re raising our first julep of the season to you.
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