The Foucault pendulum in the Central Libraryās rotunda was built by The Verdin Company in Cincinnati, OH. | Photo by Lexington Public Library
We think living in Lexington is the greatest gift of all, but itās actually been on the receiving end of quite a few delightful donations. From public art to parks and more, check out these gifts given to the city for all of Lexington to enjoy.
Foucault pendulum clock | On NYE of 2001, a 71-ft-long Foucault pendulum clock was unveiled in the atrium of the central Lexington Public Library downtown, a $400,000 gift from philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little. Spanning five stories, itās the worldās largest ceiling clock. Adalin Wichman designed the racing horsing frieze surrounding the clock, while Terry Pulley created the 55,000-piece floor mosaic.
The āBuy the Ticket, Take the Rideā was installed in conjunction with the 2016 PRHBTN festival. | Photo by The Burl
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride mural | Commissioned and funded by The Burl, this 2016 mural has nods to the historic train tracks nearby + famous Kentucky journalist Hunter S. Thompson. It was painted on the side of the Distillery District music venue by the Lionās Grip art collective, which included Art Academy of Cincinnati professor Matthew Daylor and two former students.
āBeing Aliveā sculpture| The stainless steel and bronze wall sculpture displayed in the lobby of the Friends of the Lexington Senior Center was commissioned and donated by center participant Kirk Kopitzke in memory of his wife, Betsy, in 2020. The circular artwork created by sculptor Garry R. Bibbs, a professor at University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies, depicts a woman running with her dog, based on a photo taken by Kopitzke of Betsy and their dog.
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Itās not too late to get into the holiday spirit with events around Lexington. Tap the button below for a little bit of everything coming up locally.
Prep for post-holiday cleanup chaos with our go-to organization hacks:
š Tuck leftover wrapping paper into this storage container with handy pockets for ribbons + bows.
š² Keep ornaments protected in a durable storage box with drawers that hold up 128 pieces.
š Organize holiday decor in these best-selling containers that are transparent so you can easily see whatās inside.
šŖ Prevent your wreath from getting crushed with a specially designed storage bag that keeps its shape intact.
š” Say goodbye to tangled wires ā this storage solution features three spools for easy holiday light organization.
Happy holidays, Lexington. As you read this, Iām probably watching the best film to exist (āHome Alone,ā I will not be taking questions). Before I do that, Iāll leave you with some suggestions for ways to entertain family + friends in town:
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