These pumpkins will light up at the annual PumpkinMania on Sunday, Oct. 26 at Transylvania University’s Old Morrison building — one of The Ghost Walk destinations. | Photo by @stitchsprout
If you’re eager to hear tales of spirits that linger, The Ghost Walk Lexington is your place to be. If you can’t wait for spooky season, the next tour is Saturday, Sept. 13, where you’ll wander with the ghosts of Gratz Park + learn more about the spirits that supposedly lurk in our town.
Pro tip: Wear comfortable shoes — the tour is about one mile long over uneven sidewalks and brick laid paths.
Oktoberfest Party | 4 p.m. | Bear & The Butcher | Price of purchase | Raise a liter stein and kick off Oktoberfest with Hofbräu, hearty German eats, and good times.
Public Reception | 6-8 p.m. | UK Art Museum | Free | Celebrate the art museum’s new exhibitions featuring Zhang Huan: Ordinary Life and Self and Others: Japanese Photography after 1968.
Friday, Sept. 12
Wine & Fries | 5:30 p.m. | The Campbell House | $50+ | Indulge in McDonald’s fries and hand-selected wines at Wine & Fries, supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass with tastings, games, prizes, and fun experiences.
Pizzas & Plants | 6-8 p.m. | Dingbats Pizzaria | Price of purchase | Plant + pizza perfection — bring a plant, planter, or anything plant-themed to show off, swap, or sell.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Second Saturday Gaming | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Eastside Branch | Free | The whole family can drop-in to play chess + other board games that can be borrowed from the Lexington Public Library.
Early Fall Pop-Up Market | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1949 Star Shoot Pkwy | Price of purchase | Explore an early fall creative market with over 60 Kentucky vendors.
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News Notes
News Notes
Biz
CD Central officially closed last Monday after 30 years as a cornerstone of Lexington’s music scene. Owner Steve Baron has retired, but the store’s mission will continue — reopening under new local ownership as Cut Corner Records on Saturday, Sept. 13.
Award
Hyundai Hope on Wheels will award $100,000 to the Kentucky Children’s Hospital DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology Clinic for pediatric cancer research. Following the presentation on Tuesday, Sept. 9, patients will create a handprint banner in the hospital lobby.
Development
Champions Blue LLC endorsed plans for a new multi-use facility that will include a dedicated Kentucky basketball practice space. The project could also feature UK HealthCare sports medicine areas and research labs, bringing together athletics, healthcare, and academics in the Sports Adjacent District. (UKNOW)
Edu
Fayette County Public Schools talked budget on Monday night, with lingering questions about the district’s contingency fund. Some community members called for more transparency — even suggesting a third-party audit. The board will vote on the plan later this month, with the next public meeting set for Monday, Sept. 22. (ABC 36)
Watch
Keep an eye out for Darley — a 24-year-old miniature horse who often hangs out on a leash in the front yard with her owner in the Woodland Park area. She never turns down apples or carrots if you stop to say hello.
Fun Fact
The Lexington Public Library is home to the world’s largest ceiling clock, a five-story Foucault Pendulum and frieze. The pendulum depicts the history of the horse in the Bluegrass and was designed by Lexington artist Adalin Wichman.
Lexington’s Dining Out For Life returns Thursday, Sept. 18. Choose any participating restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — and at least 25% of your bill will support AVOL Kentucky’s mission to end HIV and dismantle stigma, one meal at a time.*
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Asked
Asked
CD Central wasn’t just a record store — it hosted local bands for years. Who’s your favorite Lexington musician?
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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.
What’s more Kentucky than a horse in the front yard? I may or may not have driven around with carrots in hand just to track down Darley — stay tuned for updates.
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