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Travel and Outdoors
Discover new holiday traditions at Shaker Village
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Events
Breeders’ Cup Festival Preview
The week leading up to Breeders’ Cup is a jam-packed one. We’re sharing with you how you can get out + enjoy the action of the Breeders’ Cup Festival.
October 25, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Halloween at the Kentucky Theatre
Lexington’s historical downtown theatre released a lineup of spooktacular film screenings for the month of October.
October 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
Get to know EOP Architects
We’re taking a look at the work of EOP Architects — a Lexington-based firm that has several notable designs across the city.
September 30, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Food
3 unique facts about Pivot Brewing
Pivot Brewing Company has some unique features to its brewery that you might not know about — solar panels, experimental ciders, and approachable beers.
August 31, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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City
The Lexington-Fayette resident recycle guide
It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind as you recycle across the county.
March 17, 2025
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Dayten Rose
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Culture
Meet Lexington’s sister city County Kildare, Ireland
Learn about the similarities and connections between Lexington + its sister city County Kildare, Ireland.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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City
Celebrate Irish culture every day in Lexington
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to learn about Irish culture in Lexington, just head to Upper Street to shop, sip, and spend time at Irish-owned businesses.
March 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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Arts
5 ways to get crafty in LEX this National Children’s Craft Day
National Children’s Craft Day is an opportunity for parents, teachers + guardians to celebrate young people with creativity and self-expression.
March 13, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Food
LEX make the most of Pi Day 2025
Pi Day is the perfect excuse — as if we needed one — to enjoy the versatile bakery confection in all its many forms, and at special prices.
March 13, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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City
Lexington featured on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best 2025" list
Lexington is yet again making headlines + lists as a top travel destination for 2025, this time as a best southern city by Southern Living Magazine.
March 12, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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How will you treat yourself this spring?
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Tell your tale with StoryCorps
Bring a friend or loved one to Woodland Park and tell your tale to StoryCorps for the chance to be featured on WUKY.
March 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Spring 2025 weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for spring weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 11, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Food
Learn more about local Chef Paula Endara’s experience on Season 22 of Bravo’s ‘Top Chef’
Get excited for the emotional + unique season 22 of Bravo’s “Top Chef” by learning about local Chef Paula Endara’s kitchen essentials and favorite dishes.
March 10, 2025
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Molly Thompson