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Save on top-rated items like this cute athletic dress you’ll wear everywhere. | Graphic by 6AM City
The season’s biggest sales event is live: Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, with thousands of best-selling products discounted for a short time. Here’s what The Buy team is shopping:
“Someone please double check no Louisvillians are inside of it.” That’s what one Instagram commenter said in response to the newest addition to Gatton Park. “Big Lex,” a custom 12-ft-tall blue horse, is inspired by the legendary Thoroughbred named Lexington.
Civic
Lexington’s first Civic Assembly is preparing to vote on what they’ll present to City Council. Tonight from 6 to 7 p.m., locals can join a public input session to weigh in on councilmember compensation + the charter review process. Register online. (LEX 18)
Coming Soon
Hamburg Pavilion is welcoming new tenants. Old School Coffee, J. Crew Factory, and Miniso are slated to open soon at the outdoor shopping center. We’ll keep you updated when we hear more.
UK basketball legend Nazr Mohammed’s son, Sir Mohammed, reportedly has plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal next month. Mohammed is currently a sophomore playing guard at Notre Dame. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Plan Ahead
Keeneland Library will kick off its spring-summer programming with an event featuring racing analyst Tom Leach on Wednesday, April 29. Get tickets + explore the full season lineup.
Home
Spring is in full swing — and that spring cleaning to-do list might be, too. But what if you could wish it away with a little help from high-quality, fully insured cleaning and home maintenance professionals? First wish: world-class window washing. Here’s what else Window Genie could tackle.*
Health
Your health deserves a plan, not a guess. ReadyRX’s GLP-1 program is designed to support steady progress through expert-led care. If your BMI is 27+, you may qualify for 24/7 medical access and program support. Check your eligibility and save $100 as a new patient with code HEALTH100.*
Plan Ahead
April events you won’t want to miss
It’s Spring Meet season. | Photo by Eleanor Hasken via Flickr
From horse races and comedy shows to grand openings and egg hunts, our April Plan Ahead with 20+ events will keep you busy all next month.
Seasonal
Keeneland Spring Meet | Friday, April 3-Friday, April 24 | Times vary | Keeneland | $7+ | General admission tickets start at $7, but prizes vary for folks watching from special locations like the 1936 Room.
1st Annual Country Boy Brewing Easter Egg Hunt | Saturday, April 4 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Country Boy Brewing, Georgetown | $0+ | Free for kiddos, ticketed for adults — join these timed egg hunts tailored to your age group.
Live shows
Sal Vulcano: “Everything’s Fine Tour” | Saturday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall | $46+ | Watch the “Impractical Jokers” comedian perform his newest material.
ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam | Sunday, April 19 | 7 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $86+ | You don’t have to be a “sharp-dressed man” to enjoy this rock concert.
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The Buy
New deals on best-selling apparel, top-rated home appliances, beauty must-haves, and more drop every day until Tuesday, March 31, thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. These are our top five for today:
🫧 Stock up on Olaplex’s weightless dry shampoo while it’s on sale for the lowest price yet this year.
🍚 Make the perfect rice every time thanks to the discount on this top-rated rice cooker.
👠 Hurry — the deal on these date night-ready heeled sandals is only available until this afternoon.
🏓 Also only available until this afternoon is the deal on this 4.7-star rated pickleball set that features lightweight paddles, balls, and a case.
🧴 Take 50% off Neutrogena’s rapid wrinkle repair moisturizer that boosts skin elasticity + reduces fine lines.
This just in from Reader Vickie G. — “My favorite restaurant is Malone’s.” If you’ve never been, the locally based restaurant is known for its steaks + Lexingtonian salad.
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