Music is in the air. The Lexington Philharmonic has released its 2025-2026 season, a celebration of homegrown talent, diversity, and musical history. Conducted by Music Director Mélisse Brunet, the 64th season will take LexPhil from Josephine Sculpture Park to the Lexington Opera House and everywhere in between.
Lexington Musicians Shine
This season, LexPhil continues the proud tradition of appearing onstage with local musicians. Part of the 250Lex celebrations, the Concert for Lexington on Sunday, Sept. 7 will include performances by:
Ben Sollee
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra
a world premiere by Shawn E. Okpebholo
Special Collaborations
LexPhil is no stranger to the spotlight. Not only does this season include world premieres, it also includes collaborations with globe-trotting artists.
opera tenor Andrea Bocelli Live at Rupp Arena — get tickets now
pianist Spencer Myer
violinist Tai Murray
Except for Andrea Bocelli, individual tickets are not yet on sale, so your best beat to experiencing history-making music is by subscribing.
Asked
Asked
Which local musician are you most excited to see perform with LexPhil this season?
A. Ben Sollee B. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression C. Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra
“The Book of Will” | 8 p.m. | Carriage House | $18+ | Enjoy this family-friendly comedy featuring local actors and the story of how Shakespeare’s works survived into the 21st century.
Paris Storytelling Festival | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | Downtown Paris, KY | Price of purchase | Celebrate a non-rainy weekend with stories, music, architecture, history, and hospitality.
Saturday, May 10
Yoga Flow | 9-10 a.m. | MoonDance Amphitheater | $10.60 | Relax into the weekend with a special Mother’s Day edition of outdoor yoga — all levels welcome, scholarships available.
Second Saturdays at Hamburg | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hamburg Pavilion | Price of purchase | Explore 60+ vendors offering food and drink, original art, and handmade merchandise.
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Brunch | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa | $70+ | Indulge in a bottomless buffet of appetizers, entrees, and desserts — moms in attendance are eligible to win a $150 gift certificate to The Spa.
Mother’s Day at The Void | 12-4 p.m. | The Void Sake Co | Price of purchase | Celebrate beauty, flavor, and a touch of the mystical with a DIY mimosa bar, sake and artisanal chocolate pairings, and parent/child tarot readings.
Did you find a blue plastic bag in your mailbox this week? That’s not junk mail, it’s an invitation to participate in the annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive by filling the bag with non-perishable food (think: canned proteins, fruit + veg) and placing it by your mailbox tomorrow, May 10.
Drink
Dust off your steins and prepare to sample some suds — Lexington Craft Beer Week is here. Now through Sunday, May 18, sip special brews + enjoy discount prices at bars, restaurants, and taprooms throughout the Horse Capital of the World.
Civic
Fayette County residents can dispose of hazardous household waste tomorrow, May 10, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. during an annual collection event. Before you load the station wagon with trash, double check the city’s requirements + procedures.
Concert
Grammy-nominated musician Melissa Saldana is lending her talents to Origins Jazz on Friday, May 23 at First Presbyterian Church. Part of the Music for Mission series, tickets to this performance are free with suggested donations benefiting Seadleaf.
Arts
Louisville artist David Caudill recently unveiled “The Birth of Hope,” a new sculpture along Old Frankfort Pike just outside New Circle Rd, in Lexington’s 11th District. The sculpture is intended to remind passersby that “there is light beyond the darkness,” according to 11th District Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds. (FOX56)
Network
Applications are now open for Commerce Lexington’s 2025-26 Leadership Lexington conference. Designed to explore “community dynamics, signature industries, and public issues” this competitive program is limited to 50 participants.
Sports
UK will go head-to-head with the Cardinals earlier than usual in the 2025-2026 basketball season. The Cats vs Cards game is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the KFC YUM! Center. It’s the earliest-ever matchup between the two KY teams. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Watch
Are you craft + carpentry crazed? Shaker Village Carpenter Terry Cowart takes you on a deep dive on the high-quality building techniques that put Pleasant Hill on the map.
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Tech
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Small Business Week
Your fave business’s fave business
Small businesses in Kentucky employ 706,644 workers, accounting for 42.4% of its total employment. | Photo by Jeff Rogers
Lexington’s small businesses are part of what make it so charming. They help give our neighborhoods unique identities by serving as creative hubs, retail anchors + service centers.
For Small Business Week, we asked local business owners to share their love for other small businesses that everyone in town should know about.
Here’s what they said:
“High on Art + Coffee is a great spot in town that has been supporting local artists for years. Tim and Ellie are fantastic community members.” — Dudley’s on Short
“Black Market + Story boutiques: Melanie has been the anchor for the Woodland Triangle for over 20 years. She specializes in unique clothing, art, and jewelry, focusing on smaller, independently owned lines. Next door, Story, has an array of home decor items, baby gifts, and plants.” — Poppy + Pomelo | Wick + Mortar Studio
Support small businesses and artisans across the country when you shop Amazon Handmade. The marketplace features thousands of unique products and gifts, like this etched rolling pin that can transform your homemade baked goods into genuine works of art.
Earlier this week I asked if you’d like butter on your popcorn and the answers are finally in. 76.3% of readers identify as butter lovers, while 23.7% prefer their popcorn to stand on its own.
I also asked which Summer Classic you were most looking forward to. The winner is a three-way tie between “My Fair Lady,” “All That Jazz,” and “Raiders of the Lost Ark.”
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