Will + Man o’ War with NBC | Photo provided by the Keeneland Library Collection - M
As it turns out, quite a lot.
We’re indulging in some Lexington local toponymy, the study of place names — specifically places named after famous horses.
Hamburg
A hundred or so years ago, Hamburg Pavillion was a breeding farm — Hamburg Place. John E. Madden named the property after the horse that financed the purchase.
Read more about the streets named in honor of thoroughbred history.
Elmendorf
Speaking of Hamburg and breeding farms, Hamburg the horse was bred at Elmendorf Farm. Various streets are named for this farm, but why Elmendorf? Apparently, the owner named it for his wife’s paternal grandmother, Blanche Elmendorf.
Craft + Candle Cocktail Bar | Wednesday, June 25-Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Unleash your creative side to make your own candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
Thursday, June 26
Art on the Town at Thursday Night Live | Thursday, June 26-Thursday, Oct. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Free | Chat with local artists + shop one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures, books, all while enjoying live music.
“The Life of Chuck” | 5:15 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre | $9.25+ | View this adaptation of a Stephen King novella brought to life by director Mike Flanagan.
Friday, June 27
Brunch at Granddam with Free Valet Parking on Fridays | Friday, June 27-Sunday, July 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Granddam at The Manchester | $15+ | Indulge in craft coffee, cocktails, brunch favorites like jalapeño chicken and waffles + free valet parking.
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.
Saturday, June 28
Porch Pickin’ | Saturday, June 28, Saturday, July 5 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Saddlestone Distillery located at Equus Run Vineyards, Midway | Free | This Saturday afternoon series at the vineyard invites you to enjoy live music + a drink on the deck overlooking South Elkhorn Creek
Food Trucks + Tunes | 5-8 p.m. | Hamburg Pavilion Gazebo | Come for the food trucks + stay for the live music every Saturday afternoon in June.
An unforgettable trip to the Big Apple awaits. | Photo provided by Blue Grass Airport
The magic of New York City is calling — world-famous museums, Broadway shows, Fifth Avenue shopping, and carriage rides in Central Park.
Getting there is now easier than ever! Whether it’s a spontaneous weekend escape or a long-overdue getaway, your non-stop adventure starts right here at Blue Grass Airport — with daily non-stop flights to New York LaGuardia Airport via Delta Air Lines. Flights departing now.
The International Wine and Spirits North American Whiskey and Read to Drink competition took place earlier this month, and seven brands walked away with the top honor: a Gold Outstanding medal. Check out the full list of winners. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Traffic
Keep the golf carts on the green, Lexington. Before you load up the cart for a quick trip to the pool on these hot summer days, remember that golf carts are not permitted on city streets or sidewalks, according to the Lexington Police Department. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Tech
Lexington’s potential for technological development is top-of-mind this summer. Areas like agriculture, health, and biological technology are among Lexington’s greatest opportunities for economic growth in the tech space. Potential investments to support growth include the Lexington Tech Council, which was funded for the fiscal year 2026 budget. (Civic Lex)
Civic
Traceable communication for teachers, parents, and students, cell phones in classrooms, and moments of silence — those are a few of the things being regulated via new Kentucky laws that take effect this Friday. Other laws impact mobile barbershops and salons, workforce regulations, and eligibility for burial in veterans’ cemeteries. (WKYT)
Real Estate
Would you live in a 3D-printed house? UK Engineering Alum Eric Wooldridge is pioneering a new type of construction, using concrete to build homes that are better able to withstand natural catastrophes, like floods and high winds. Check out other 3D-printed homes in Austin and Fort Worth, TX.
Sports
Memorial Coliseum will host regional matchups in The Basketball Tournament July 18-23. La Familia will play their first game against Bowling Green Alumni on July 18 with home court advantage. See the bracket.
Travel
Planning a trip to Orlando, FL, or Knoxville, TN? 6AM City has you covered. ORLtoday + 865today newsletters are officially live, ready to cover all of the local happenings in these areas.
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The Buy
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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 Black Restaurant Week is going on now through Sunday, June 29. Download the passport and see how many of the 13 participating restaurants you can mark off your list this week — plus, save the dates for Lexington Restaurant Week, coming July 17-25.
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