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Looking for weekend plans? Wildside Winery will host a Galentine’s Boozy Book Fair on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 12 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 from 12 to 5 p.m.
The two-day indoor pop-up features a curated selection from A Likely Story Bookstore alongside Wildside’s specialty wine pours.
The family-friendly event is free to attend, with books and wine available for purchase.
Tyler Childers’ blend of traditional and contemporary Bluegrass + Americana has made him one the most popular musicians in the US.
Photo via NPR
Arts
Have you caught up on highlights from the Grammys? In case you missed it, Kentucky favorite Tyler Childers took home his first Grammy. “Bitin’ List” won Best Country Song, and it’s sure to be a permanent addition to our local playlist.
Read
International Book Project is taking pre-orders for its “Blind Date with a Book” fundraiser through Thursday, Feb. 12 at 12 p.m. Each $10 order includes a mystery book and cozy extras, with pickup Feb. 13-14. Proceeds support the organization’s global literacy mission.
Drink
North Lime Coffee & Donuts dropped a new drink menu at all three locations. Sport your Lexingtonian pride with a Big Blue Cold Brew, featuring white chocolate cold brew topped with blueberry cold foam + blue sprinkles.
Kids
Registration is officially open for Lexington Children’s Museum summer camps. Families can explore available options and learn more about the unique themed weeks designed for each age group.
Today Is
The midpoint of winter. We are exactly halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, meaning the days are getting longer, and our streets’ bur oaks will be at full bloom before we know it. Editor Alexis is looking forward to the return of The Kentucky Theatre’s Summer Classics.
Sports
Kentucky men’s basketball received three technical fouls in 38 seconds this past weekend. Watch the chaos unfold in their heated rivalry win over Arkansas.
Shop
Meet the intimacy gummy: Camino Wild Cherry, the ultimate edible for date night. Heighten sensory experiences and ignite that special spark with a THC gummy that fits seamlessly into your Valentine’s Day plans — without the hangover or bloat of alcohol. Get 20% off a full-size tin with code 6AM20.†*
The Buy
A great date night look to wear on Valentine’s Day. Shop our top five options:
Kentucky Horse Park’s Oliver may be no Punxsutawney Phil, but he’s making his own weather prediction for the Bluegrass. Honestly, we’re going with Oliver.
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