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Discover the Lexington Writer’s Room
Poet Katerina Stoykova shares her work with fellow members during the Lexington Writer’s Room monthly write-in. | Photo courtesy of Fiona Young-Brown
You know our city is famous for horses, bourbon, and the Wildcats. You might even know that US Poet Laureate Ada Limón + Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House call Lexington home. But did you know the Horse Capital of the World plays host to an impressive + expanding writing scene?
At the center is the Lexington Writer’s Room, a collaborative High Street work space designed to welcome newcomers to the literary world, while offering opportunities for growth to everyone who enters.
LWR is a nonprofit + co-working space where people actively engaged in a writing project can come to socialize, network, and write. More than 100 writers in the 859 and beyond call the space home.
The open desk, in-person membership includes all of that, plus 24/7 access to the space, a well-stocked snack counter, access to literary events + workshops, and all the coffee an aspiring author can drink. Bonus: Your first month of 2026 is $26 for a limited time.
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The Commons development just off Main Street is adding themed short-term rentals to The Station, its retail and dining hub. The second-floor stays, inspired by Kentucky culture and the site’s railroad past, will sit beside The Rail venue. The concept is expected to debut this spring.
Kids
LeafSpring Schools of Kentucky is opening a new early learning center in Lexington’s Beaumont area in summer 2026. The school will redevelop the former Hospice of the Bluegrass site, offering play-based education, supervised care for mildly ill children, and spaces focused on literacy, wellness, and active learning.
Seasonal
The Kentuckians Chorus is offering Singing Valentines Feb. 13-14. A tuxedoed barbershop quartet will deliver two love songs, a long-stemmed rose, and a personalized card to your special someone. Additional roses are available for an extra fee.
Plan Ahead
Wands at the ready. Bear & The Butcher is hosting a Harry Potter Trivia Night on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. Dress in your best wizarding attire and sip on the featured cocktail, Impervius “The Golden Snitch,” made with prosecco, gold glitter, and Ferrero Rocher hazelnut chocolate. Accio.
Eat
Futile Bakery is offering three hands-on baking classes: cinnamon rolls, “Bring Your Grown Up,” and biscuits + scones. Each session starts with treats and a bakery demonstration, followed by participants making their own baked goods to take home.
Today Is
Friday the 13th, a day that has been long associated with bad luck. We hope it doesn’t impact you. Research shows, however, that superstitions like these definitely impact black cats, who are less likely to be adopted than other felines. Minkus at the Lexington Humane Society needs a home. (History.com)
Trending
There’s a problem at the Winter Olympics — medals keep breaking. Well, nobody’s perfect. Lexington’s roads could do with repairing, too, especially now pothole season is here. Find out how to report them. (WHAS 11)
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Community
We love our readers — this Valentine’s Day and always. Your thank-you emails pour in each week, often asking how you can support us. In this season of love, consider making a contribution to support our team and power local storytelling.
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Roses are red, violets are blue… how much will Valentine’s Day florals cost you? The average price of a dozen roses from a florist in Kentucky is $90.66, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. But if the way to their heart is through their stomach, these local lunch deals will do the trick for way less.
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