If you ask us, we know of the perfect backdrop for a holiday movie. | Photo courtesy of @southernlights_ky
The month might be almost over, but in true Christmas in July spirit, Film Lexington is wrapping up a little gift for filmmakers + reminding them of the Kentucky Film Incentive.
In their words — we’re looking at you, Hallmark Channel, to bring a new holiday romance or family film to the area at these locations. While we wait, get in the spirit by watching these seasonal movies filmed around Kentucky.
“Midway to Love” | Filmed close to Lexington in Midway, Versailles, Nicholasville + Wilmore
Midsummer Sips Wine Tasting | 5-7 p.m. | Cibon | $10 | Enjoy a refreshing evening of sun-soaked sipping + exploring ultimate midsummer wines that are perfect for beating the heat.
Tunes & a Q | 7-10 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing | Free+ | Live music, trivia questions + ice-cold brews await — test your knowledge on The Beatles and the British-Invasion culture phenomenon they spearheaded.
Thursday, July 31
“Baraka” | 7-9 p.m. | artfarm | Free, RSVP | See a screening of this award-winning anthropological video poem that captures the diversity of human cultures and natural landscapes + enjoy a discussion after.
Friday, Aug. 1
Leo Birthdays Celebration Party Weekend | Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 | 8-11 p.m. | The Cellar At Signature Club | Price of purchase | It’s Leo season — grab your dancing shoes, appetite + friends for a night of celebrating this astrological sign.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Book Swap | 12-3 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Free | Bring your well-loved reads to trade for titles and genres you’ve been wanting to crack open.
Bilberry Saturday Celebration | 5-8 p.m. | McTeggart Irish Dance Studio | $10 | Bring the family and dip your toe into the world of Irish dance culture and music + contribute to the potluck.
Armageddon Armadillo is here. UK’s Forestry and Natural Resource Science’s department has been studying the migration of nine-banded armadillos in Western Kentucky. Native to South America, this species is known for carrying the leprosy bacteria — learn what to look for. (Lexington Herald Ledger)
Open
Michler’s Florist has planted something new in the downtown area. In partnership with Kentucky Native Cafe, the plant shop has opened Bread and Roses Bakery behind its greenhouse. You can expect a daily rotation of pastries and breads, from danishes and focaccia to Challah (made only on Fridays).
Weather
You may want to stay inside — Lexington’s heat indexes will hit triple digits today. Relief is on the horizon, though, with showers, storms, and a cold front heading our way tomorrow. (LEX18)
Health
U.S. News & World Report has named three Lexington hospitals on its 2025-2026 Best Regional Hospitals list. Notably, University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital was also nationally ranked + Baptist Health Lexington and Saint Joseph Hospital-Lexington were recognized as high performing in procedures and conditions.
Number
52,000. That’s how many backpacks filled with school supplies the YMCA of Central Kentucky has given out to students since 2011. The 2025 Back to School Rallies are set for seven locations around the Lexington area — make sure to register your kiddo by 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Kids
A different kind of Midsummer’s Night Dream is returning to Lexington — Ballet Under the Stars is taking over Woodland Park on Friday, Aug. 1 + Saturday, Aug. 2. Tickets are still available for the Tea Parties where kiddos can enjoy treats, games, and dance lessons before the performances.
Plan Ahead
The Mustang Classic is headed back to the Horse Capitol of the World. Known as the richest English discipline national mustang competition, folks can head to Rolex Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6 to support the top 10 competitors in the finale — get tickets online.
Travel
The wait is over. Delta Air Lines’ non-stop flights to New York LaGuardia are back. Take a bite out of the Big Apple — book your flight from Blue Grass Airport. No connections, no layovers. Be a part of it — New York.*
Job
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Biz
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Post of the Day
National magazine Garden & Gun recently featured Lost Palm at The Manchester on its “Seven Southern Hotel Rooftop Hotspots” list.
This boutique hotel has been making headlines since the $38 million development was announced at the end of 2021. The feature highlights all of the incredible views of Kentucky horse country you can see + its 1960s South Florida vibe — and we couldn’t agree more.
Haven’t had a chance to sip on this rooftop yet? Get a closer look before venturing out.
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.
Good morning, Lexington. You’ll be seeing my face at the bottom of your favorite daily newsletter for a couple of days. Fun fact: I’m writing from Chattanooga, TN + have lived here since I went to college.
One of my former professors and author Karen Babine is actually popping into town on Friday for a book signing and discussion — give her my best for me.
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