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Event Spotlight
This year’s parade and festival will kick off with a concert headlined by alt-rock/Celtic quintet Carbon Leaf on Friday, March 13 at The Lyric Theatre. | Photo courtesy VisitLEX
A new space alien-themed coffee shop is now open on Nicholasville Centre Drive. Stop by Caffiends Coffee House for coffee, smoothies, a pool table, and an art-filled interior.Stay tuned for alcoholic menu additions. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
The famous “Mount Paul” snow pile in a Warehouse Block parking lot has an official melt date: Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. In case you missed it, locals have been voting on when the massive pile of snow would melt, and winning guesser Sarah P. will receive a “Hero’s Welcome” today at 6 p.m. at Mirror Twin Brewing.
Quoted
“I think part of it has to do with the growing population there.” That’s what director of franchise development David Bulger said about Potbelly’s potential expansion into Lexington. The toasted sandwich chain is eyeing Lexington, but an exact location hasn’t been identified. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Sports
Local news station WKYT will begin to air select Cincinnati Reds games, starting with Reds Opening Day on Thursday, March 26. A new partnership between the Reds and WKYT’s parent company means the station will air 10 regular-season games under a two-year agreement. (WKYT)
Concert
The Head and the Heart will bring its 15th anniversary tour to Gatton Park this summer. Special Guest WILDERADO will join the July 23 show, with tickets going on sale this Friday, March 13.
Eat
It’s Crave Taco Week. If you missed our guide to getting the best bites for your buck, don’t worry — we’re re-sharing it here.
Plan Ahead
F.E.A.S.T. 2026 is scheduled for Friday, May 15, and tickets are on sale now. The tasting event will feature 30+ female chefs from around the country, and proceeds will support FoodChain’s Food is Medicine initiatives.
Finance
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Health
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We’re still a few weeks away from the Spring Meet, but Keeneland recently gave Garden and Gun a sneak peek at its new Paddock Building ahead of the venue’s official debut.
The upgraded space includes five new rooms + a rooftop bar. Admission to each room varies, but you’ll be looking to spend somewhere in the $100-$200 range for a spot in the building.
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I’m a sucker for a rooftop beverage experience, so the new rooftop bar at Keeneland is calling my name. I’m seeing several weekend tickets sold out, but Wednesdays and Thursdays are cheaper anyway.
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