A walk through Kenwick is pretty easy on the eyes. | Photo by LEXtoday
The origins of the 1100 block of Richmond Road date back to around 1797, when the two neighborhoods were originally contained in Henry Clay’s 600-acre estate. At the time, Kenwick + Mentelle Park were considered part of rural Fayette County, as the city’s street grid ended at present-day Rose Street.
In the 1830s, the land was sold and became a part of the Ellerslie estate — which is now in pieces underneathThe Home Depot, Southland Christian Church, and Chick-fil-A drive-thru.
Where to live
If you’re looking to buy a home in the area, here are some of the current housing options on the market for now:
Classic bungalow, 904 Aurora Ave. | 2 BD, 2 BA | $349,000 | This up-and-down duplex has abundant greenery and timeless wooden finishes.
Recently renovated + perfectly located, 269 S. Hanover Ave. | 4 BD, 5 BA | $1.4 million | Steps away from shops + restaurants galore, the spacious porch and a fenced-in backyard await.
Modern charm, 211 Sherman Ave. | 5 BD, 5 BA | $689,000 | Bright spaces and a lovely outdoor entertaining space sit within ~3,000 sqft of prime real estate.
Lavender Festival | Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $20+ | Feast from food trucks, shop local vendors, and pick fresh lavender by the bundle during this purple explosion — plus, plenty of kid-friendly activities.
Bluegrass Fair | Thursday, June 12-Sunday, June 15 | Times vary | Masterson Station Park | Free entry | The state’s largest county fair is back for its 64th year with 11 nights of rides, games, music, food + exhibits — final weekend.
Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $78+ | Celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Heartbreak” with songs from the album, reworked versions of classic tracks, plus plenty of audience participation.
Friday, June 13
Queer Literary Hoedown | 7-10 p.m. | Carnegie Center For Literacy | Free | Join MC LeTonia Jones for an evening of books + boogie-ing with readings from local literary luminaries Ondine Quinn, Beaux Hardin, Renee Rigdon + more.
Moonlight Yoga Flow and Spiritual Meet-up | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Arboretum | Donations suggested | Enter the new moon with a ceremony focused on the power of manifestation and self-healing.
Saturday, June 14
Mutt Strut | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Legends Field | $30+ | Bring your leashed dogs out to the stadium for a 5K or one-mile fun walk to support the Lexington Humane Society.
Trucks + Tunes | 5-8 p.m. | Hamburg Pavilion Gazebo | Free entry | Experience a carnival of LEX’s best food trucks with vivacious live music every Saturday afternoon in June.
Vintage Dad’s Day | 12-4 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Celebrate Dad with an 1860s baseball game, classic cars, a pie-eating contest, bourbon, heritage demos, and concessions.*
Picture your next event in this space. | Photo courtesy of Epping’s on Eastside
Tucked within Lexington’s Warehouse Block, Epping’s on Eastside offers an enchanting venue for private events.
The restored historic building boasts two distinct spaces: The National Room and The Walton Room. Both spaces offer unique charm — from elegant private access to rustic exposed brick.
With A/V capabilities, cozy lounges, custom menus, and a dedicated event coordinator, Epping’s ensures an exceptional experience, whether it’s for a cocktail party, corporate gathering, or baby shower.
Women Veterans Recognition Day, an observation of the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act of 1948, which allowed women the right to serve in the armed forces. There are nearly 2 million women veterans living in the US, and Kentucky is home to 24,000 of them — read the reflections of three of those women. (Herald-Leader)
Announced
Lexington’s third Publix store is coming to the site of the former Kroger on Romany Road in Chevy Chase. Work is expected to begin next month, but don’t plan on chowing down on a Publix sub soon — construction is projected to take 21-25 months. (FOX56)
Cause
The phrase is break a leg, not break a window. Lexington Children’s Theatre needs your help recovering from a recent act of vandalism — donate to the Summer Family Musical Fund to support the upcoming performance + repairs. After all, the show must go on.
Award
Louisvillian Nicole Scherzinger took home gold at Sunday night’s Tony Awards from Radio City Music Hall. Scherzinger won Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” (Herald-Leader)
Opening
The former Frisch’s Big Boy on Alysheba Way is about to find new life as a medical marijuana dispensary. Featuring “budtenders” and a drive-thru window that used to sling milkshakes, interior renovations have already begun on what could be LEX’s first cannabis store.
Traffic
Vice Mayor Dan Wu recently gave Lexingtonians a crash course on LEX’s state, local, and private roads. Wu also heads the STREEET Safety Task Force, designed to increase driver and pedestrian safety.
Real Estate
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Finance
If “Yellowstone” taught us anything, it’s to protect what’s yours. With gold projected to hit $4,000 an ounce by 2026, a gold IRA is a tax-advantaged way to saddle up for uncertain times.†*
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True or False: The popular superstition of Friday the 13th is older than the city of Lexington.
This was a tough one — congratulations to the 18.9% of readers who correctly answered that the above statement is false. Believe it or not, the idea that Friday the 13th is a bringer of bad luck is a relatively recent superstition, originating in the first half of the 19th century. Lexington was founded in the 18th century, and is celebrating its 250th birthday this year.
