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As a member of Lexington’s recovery community, I love everything about DV8 Kitchen’s mission to provide second-chance employment and delicious baked goods to Lexingtonians.
My favorite menu item is the Southern eggs benedict with two poached eggs on top of country biscuits, fried green tomatoes, and thick cut bacon.
The full DV8 menu is available at both East End and Broadway locations.
A. Breakfast: Comforting classics like biscuits and gravy B. Lunch: Pimento cheese and chicken sandwich, please C. Bakery goods: Bread, buns, biscuits — I want it all
Collected Memory: Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History | Monday, June 2-Sunday, July 13 | Times vary | Central Library Gallery and Kentucky Room | Free | Walk through history with this collection of artifacts gathered from Keeneland, UK, the Lexington History Museum, and residents like you.
Tuesday, June 3
Bourbon Tasting | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Granddam at The Manchester | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality, and taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Wednesday, June 4
Women’s Circle | 5-6:30 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave | $10+ suggested donation | Build a community based on self-love, empowerment + inner balance during this celebration of the feminine.
Thursday, June 5
Bluegrass Fair | Thursday, June 5-Sunday, June 15 | Times vary | $8+ | Masterson Station Park | The state’s largest county fair is back for its 64th year with 11 nights of rides, games, music, food + exhibits.
Ultimate Elvis Concert | 7-9 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Culture Center | $45+ | Don your blue suede shoes at this tribute show to the King of Rock + Roll.
Friday, June 6
Friday Night Flicks | 7-10 p.m. | Jacobson Park | Free | Bring a blanket, some chairs + the whole family for an evening of outdoor movies every Friday night in June — this week, the Pixar classic “Cars.”
Get to know Lexington’s trucks + teams this weekend
Presented by LFUCG Environmental Services
Truck-a-Palooza brings folks up close and personal with the city employees and trucks that keep our community operating smoothly on a daily basis. | Photos provided by Live Green Lexington
Consider your Saturday plans handled, Lexington.
Truck-a-Palooza is rolling into Frederick Douglass High School this Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — and it’s going to be wheelyfun.
This free, family-friendly event brings Lexingtonians face-to-face with the big trucks and essential city workers that keep our community running, from cleaning sewers to picking up trash and trimming trees.
Explore over 20 vehicles (think: bucket trucks, street sweepers + dump trucks), meet the people behind the wheel, honk horns, and snap pics.
You’ll get an up-close look at trucks from departments like:
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) broke ground on a $58 million building on the Newtown campus, designed to consolidate student resources in a central location. Since its inception in 1940, BCTC has grown from one building with 20 students to 18,000+ students on seven campuses across Kentucky. (FOX56)
Mansion Monday
From sky high aerial shots to a quick zoom through the front door, this virtual tour of a Newtown Pike mansion is scintillating cinema. Swoop through six bedrooms, four and a half baths, and all 20 acres of this equine estate.
Travel
When folks in Kentucky search for travel tips, there’s one country that’s trending on Google — Japan. Our first tip: It takes about ~17 hours to fly there, so bring a book.
Number
$35. That’s how much Southwest travelers have to pay for one checked bag after the airline implemented its new checked bag policy this week. Traveling soon? See our tips for flying out of LEX, including parking recommendations, unique nonstop flights, and airport eatery info. (Wall Street Journal)
History
The US Treasury Department has placed its last order for penny blanks and announced plans to stop making the one-cent coin. Production is expected to end in early 2026 for the coin first minted in 1793, making the penny nearly as old as the city of Lexington. (Newsweek)
Real Estate
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Active
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Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen since 2021 (even more in some states). As natural disasters like wildfires + hurricanes become more intense and frequent, insurance is more expensive and limited. Are you overpaying? Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you could save.*
Lexington’s vibrant nightlife scene is ready to host your picture perfect date night. | Photo by @femibranded
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to LEXtoday.
Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 22 local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.
If the way to their heart is through their stomach
Wow your special someone with a reservation at the picturesque and delicious Dudley’s on Short, or with the creative menu + elevated vibe of Lockbox.
If food is just one part of your date night, start things off with a happy hour at Harvey’s, Carson’s, and nearly 30 others.
For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)
Skip the electronics and opt for a low-key (or high stakes, you decide) board game session at Chaotic Good or Villainous.
Test your aim — and theirs — at Battle Axes. But that’s not all — this entertainment center also boasts bowling, high-speed go-karts, and ziplines so you can really show off your competitive spirit.
An enzyme laundry detergent booster. Unlike in-wash scent boosters, this product’s all-natural + fragrance-free formula utilizes bioactive enzymes to break down smells that linger. Bonus: It’s safe to use on all clothing types and each package lasts for up to 64 loads.
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.
Lexington Poetry Month officially kicked off yesterday, but it isn’t too late to enter the LexPoMo Challenge. Whether you’re a pro or just practicing, poetry is a great way to express yourself.
And here’s a challenge of my own. Send me your works of literary art for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Haiku, sonnets, odes — if you wrote it, I want to read it.
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