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Culture
Check out the new experiential art exhibit coming to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Pause for a moment of zen thanks to a new experiential sound bath at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.
October 01, 2024 02:55 PM
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Molly Thompson
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Spend a cozy weekend away at Shaker Village
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Tourism and Hospitality
Help inform future tourism development by taking the Resident Sentiment Survey from VisitLEX
Share your thoughts on local tourism with VisitLEX + you could win prizes like gift cards to local businesses.
September 16, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Helena’s Cottage: A shining gem in Millersburg’s remarkable transformation
From historic restoration to a thriving destination, discover the vision behind Mustard Seed Hill.
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Work
Places to work outside in Lexington
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
September 12, 2024
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Staff
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of LEX in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September
Win prizes by logging miles and connecting with fellow cyclists during this month long cycling campaign.
September 4, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Live
2024 fall weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for fall weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 3, 2024
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Staff
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City
So long, summer: Our top stories for August 2024
In case you missed it, here are the stories y’all found the most interesting last month.
August 30, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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BLINK returns to the Cincy Region from Thursday, Oct. 17 to Sunday, Oct. 20.
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Culture
Local boutiques share outfit inspo for Keeneland Fall Meet
Bet on being the best dressed at Keeneland thanks to these style ideas and pro tips from local boutiques.
October 1, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Your guide to Lexington’s coffee shops
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
October 1, 2024
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Staff
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Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Lexington
Explore the Horse Capital of the World through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
September 30, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
City Editor Aayat’s top 5 favorite stories
Alexa, play “I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan.
September 27, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Decode the code: Business zones
Businesses come, and businesses go — so let’s talk about where certain businesses can and cannot set up shop in Lexington.
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Sports
Rupp Arena to feature state-of-the-art interactive floor during Big Blue Madness
September 26, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Everything you need to know about Festival Latino de Lexington
The annual Latin festival returns to Robert F. Stephens this weekend for two days of fun, music, food, and celebration.
September 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
No tricks, all treats: Get in the Halloween spirit with fun + freaky flicks around town
Outdoor movies + brewery big screens are helping you get in the Halloween spirit with themed movie nights in October.
September 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Live
Lexington’s best gluten-free restaurants
No matter why you’re avoiding it, you can find new eats without the gluten here.
September 24, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Events
Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lexington
It’s the most wonderful time for beer.
September 23, 2024
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Aayat Ali