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City Guide
Bookmark this: Books by LEX authors
Joseph-Beth Booksellers always has a dedicated section of Kentucky-based books. | Photo by LEXtoday
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor(or former neighbor). Brew up a batch of your favoritetea or coffeeand get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books in Lexington.
Fiction
“Mr. & Mrs. Witch” by Gwenda Bond | Release date: March 27, 2023 | Read the twist and turns of a pair of newlyweds who discover each other’s supernatural identities + their mission — to take each other out.
“Lark Ascending” by Silas House | Release date: Sep. 27, 2022 | This book places readers in the shoes of a refugee — reminding them to hold on to hope even during dark times.
For the family
“For Black Girls Like Me” by Mariama J. Lockington | Release date: July 30, 2019 | Follow along as a young adoptee learns to navigate life in a new city.
“Mommy Goose: Rhymes from the Mountains” by Mike Norris | Release date: Dec. 17, 2016 | Teach kids to celebrate Appalachian culture with ~50 different nursery rhymes.
Escape the crowds and head to Versailles’ newest restaurant this Keeneland season. | Photos provided by Black Squirrel
We know Keeneland season draws the crowds — and if you’re looking for a festive escape, we’ve got just the place.
Versailles’ newest restaurant, Black Squirrel, serves a wide-ranging breakfast and lunch menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional flavors.
Led by Executive Chef Cole Arimes and Chef de Cuisine Olivia Jackson, the menu changes seasonally, and both the decor and name celebrate Woodford County’s Saddlebred history.
Kentucky’s own Sturgill Simpson will headline Rupp Arena for the third time on Oct. 30 as his alter ego Johnny Blue Skies. The stop will wrap up Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds’ “Mutiny for the Masses” tour. Snag tickets this morning starting at 10 a.m. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Travel
Blue Grass Airport announced future updates, including an expansion of its 1976 terminal, to take place over the next few years. Parking and cell phone lots have already embarkedon their glow-up. (WKYT)
Shop
Thrift your heart out at Subject Matter’s fourth anniversary party this weekend, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. The “vintage lovers paradise” will be packed with activities, including a dirty soda station, tarot readings, and photos by Cornelison Tintypes.
History
Take a guided tour of the historic Matthew Kennedy House (also home to Mulberry & Lime) to benefit preservation nonprofit Blue Grass Trust on Sunday, April 12, at 1 or 3 p.m. Kennedy was a prominent Kentucky architect in the early 1800s. Tea will be served by Lexington Tea & Brie.
Theater
There are several Lexington Theater Company events on our radar this spring — whether you’re looking for live show tunes, entertainment at the races, or musical magic, there’s something for you.
Development
More Publix stores are on the way to Versailles and Richmond, joining the two in Lexington that opened last year at Citation Point and the Fountains at Palomar. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Fun Fact
I’ve been teasing your new LEXtoday Newsletter Editor for a few days now, and while some eagle-eyed Lexingtonians have already figured it out, a few of you are still stumped. Well, here you go — their name appears somewhere in this newsletter.
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