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This rendering shows what the new Town Branch Park will look like when completed. | Rendering courtesy of Town Branch Park
T-minus 29 days until Gatton Park on the Town Branch opens. The highly-anticipated 10-acre park will host a Grand Opening on Saturday, August 23. Locals are invited to:
Enjoy live music on the stage
Cool off in the splash pad
Explore scenic trails along the creek
Check out the playground
Let the pups play in dedicated big and small dog parks
There will be a ribbon cutting followed by a full day of free activities for all ages. Follow @gatton_park on Instagram for sneak peeks and more event details.
Events
Events
Thursday, July 24
Craft + Candle Cocktail Bar | Thursday, July 24-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.
Lost Palm Rooftop Sessions | Friday, July 25-Saturday, Aug. 30 | 7-11 p.m. | Lost Palm at The Manchester | Free | Grab a table at the rooftop bar, enjoy some shareable plates, and dance the night away to the sounds of a live DJ.
Saturday, July 26
Meal with Strangers-Saturday Brunch Series | Saturday, July 26-Saturday, June 27 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | A Restaurant in Lexington | $13 | Register for this unique dining experience where you’ll meet new people and enjoy a delicious brunch — registration does not include the price of your meal.
Art Exhibit: Exploring Nature as Sacred World | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 12-3 p.m. | Mill & Max Gallery | View dozens of artworks by renowned women artists from across the globe, including interactive exhibits.
Sunday, July 27
July 27th Series Local Lex Market Block Party | 9 a.m. | Local LEX Market | Free | Shop from 50+ local vendors at this rain-or-shine outdoor market — grab a bite or a cold beer from Marikka’s while you shop.
Sunday Morning Yoga with Molly Thompson | 9:30-10:15 a.m. | The Fountain Hall | Manchester Events | $15 | Treat yourself to a wellness boost with a 45-minute yoga class then brunch at Granddam for a complimentary mimosa.
Thursday, July 31
Royal Summer Princess Ball | 4-6 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, Versailles | $65+ | Put on a dress or ball attire and become your own version of Cinderella to dance the night away.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Poetry at the Table | Wednesday, Aug. 6, Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Kenwick Table | Free | Join us on the first Wednesday of the month for an evening of poetry, including featured performers, an open mic, and the most supportive audience in Lexington.
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What started as one Little Red Blessing Food Box will soon be six. These little red structures stock supplies and nonperishables, free and accessible for those in need around Lexington. See how you can get involved. (LEX 18)
Arts
The largest public art piece to be commissioned by the city is underway. The Woven Path — a massive sculpture of mirror-polished steel spheres — is set to open at the Courthouse Plaza this September.
Answered
What good neighbors you are, Lexington. We asked for your help finding pick up basketball games, and Reader Mary T. came through. “There is group of guys that plays at the Beaumont YMCA from 6-7:30 a.m. on most weekdays and at the Highstreet YMCA on Saturdays.”
Outdoors
Lexington’s Planning Committee is looking for hosts for Tree Week, which will take place Oct. 10-19. Sign up to create an event — like an educational session on your favorite foliage, a tree-shaded yoga class, or a walking tour — by Monday, August 11.
History
I was today years old when I learned the oldest person to survive the sinking of the Titanic was from Lexington. Dive into this history lesson on Lucinda Davis Temple Parrish from the Lexington Herald Leader.
Job
Walk this way. The Lexington Police Department is now hiring School Crossing guards, part-time positions while Fayette County Public Schools are in session.
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See an explosion of color inside the main house at the Marylou Whitney Farm. | Photos courtesy of Justice Real Estate
It’s not every day a piece of property packed with history, multiple dwellings, and acres of land hits the market. Say hello to the Marylou Whitney Farm. Before we dive into what we love, here are some fast facts:
Located at 3521 Bryan Station Rd.
Listed for $6+ million
72 acres of farmland featuring three dwellings, as well as a cozy wooden chapel, two barns, and two equipment sheds
The Federal-style main house boasts eight bedrooms, four bathrooms, and 8,400 sqft of brightly colored walls, sunny porches, and countless rooms filled with equine excellence.
Other notable features include:
A bold red trophy room with neighboring wet bar
A dinner porch that opens to an expansive brick patio
The hand-carved woodwork on the walls and ceiling of “the Egyptian room”
A Romanesque atrium-style pool house containing an Olympic size pool
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