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Civic
The Lexington Recycle Center remains closed today, and Monday collections are not re-scheduled. Recycling pickups are expected to resume normal schedules starting tomorrow, March 31. You can get notified of changes.
Plan Ahead
School’s (almost) out, summer’s in, and creativity is calling. Enrollment is now open for The Living Arts & Science Center’s June STEAM camps for kids of all ages. Psst… adults can get hands-on too in the beginner-friendly Basic Ceramics Summer Camp, happening July 20-24.*
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Fayette County high schools will celebrate the class of 2026 on June 4 and 5. Check out some of our favorite spots for graduation photos. (LEX 18)
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Population growth in Lexington has slowed over the past year, compared to 2024-2025. The US Census Bureau reported that migration between cities and states, as well as birth rates, decreased nationally in 2025. (WKYT)
Outdoors
Starting today, the Legacy Trail will be closed betweenNewtown Springs Drive and Citation Boulevard, due to ongoing construction in that area. Greenway users are encouraged to take advantage of detour routes. (The Herald-Leader)
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City Guide
Where the music is
While Rupp Arena is home to the Wildcats, it’s also hosted some of the world’s largest international artists. | Photo courtesy of McGinn Photography
The concert scene is truly unmatched in our area — from Al’s Bar to Rupp Arena, there’s a stage for any type of tune.
Memorial Coliseum | Capacity: 8,500
Primarily a sports venue, huge names have been known to take the stage here including Chance the Rapper and Kentucky’s own My Morning Jacket.
Lexington Opera House | Capacity: 1,000
This historic venue in the heart of downtown hosts everything from concerts, to comedy shows, Broadway tours, and all that jazz.
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center | Capacity: 115-250
Home to a black box theater and multiple event spaces, this locale has multiple venues for live music, dance, and other musical performances.
The Green Lantern | Capacity: ~150
This one’s for the alternative crowd. The Green Lantern is the go-to spot for punk, rock, and everything in between. City Guides are presented by VisitLEX. Want to stay connected with the best of Lexington? Sign up for the VisitLEX Newsletter — hint, it’s free.
Here’s a bit of a flashback. “She Dances” is now playing at the Kentucky Theatre, and stars Lexingtonian actor Steve Zahn — my mom met him a Dodgers game once, circa 2004.
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