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Events We Love! MARCH 2019

Spring is Coming!

We LOVE Lexington & Central Kentucky in the spring … and also these upcoming local events!


UK Women’s Gymnastics vs Central Michigan

March 8 @ 7pm-10pm
Memorial Coliseum

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Sabor Latino, Latin Dinner & Dancing

March 7 @ 6pm-10pm
West Main Crafting Co
135 W Main St Lexington, KY 40507

Welcome to the first of EatDrinkLex’s new underground pop-up experiences led by some of the area’s best chefs, bartenders, and entertainers. This is a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in their host’s world. Each experience in unique and will be held in random, unexpected locations, where you can learn from the hosts and more importantly, have fun! Latin Flavor Date Night 5:30-6pm

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Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition

March 10 @ 2pm-4pm
Singletary Center for the Arts
405 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40508

Talented young vocalists from around the world will pursue their operatic dreams and compete for $500,000 in scholarship prizes at the 14th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Alltech and University of Kentucky Opera Theatre cordially invite you to enjoy this enriching experience free of charge.

859-257-9331


Mumford & Sons

March 12 @ 7:30pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St Lexington, KY 40507

Doors open at 6pm. Mumford & Sons will embark on an extensive 60-date worldwide arena tour this fall featuring a groundbreaking new in-the-round stage design. They stop by Rupp  Arena on March 12, 2019 with special guest Cat Power!

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There’s More to Do in the Month of March! #LexHaveFun

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Local Events to start the year right

Another wonderful new year has arrived, and with it come these fun activities and events to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky!

McTeggart Irish Dance

 

 

 

Twelfth Night Ceili

January 5, 2019
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: McTeggart Irish Dance Studio
Address: 3519 Lansdowne Drive, Lexington, KY 40517
 

Join us for our second McTeggart Night! This time, it’s Twelfth Night, a traditional time of festive revelry! Eat a scrumptious dinner, grab your dancing shoes, and come to the McTeggart studio on January 5, 8-11pm. You’ll laugh with new friends, learn a dance or two, enjoy libations for purchase from Hartfield & Co, a hot chocolate and apple cider bar, and live Irish traditional music. A great way to ring in 2019! Ages 21+ only, please. $7 online (plus taxes and fees), $10 at the door.

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IP&J Cuban Food dinner at Ranada’s

January 7, 2019 @ 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Location: Ranada’s Bistro + Bar
Address: 400 old vine street , Lexington, KY 40507

 

 

 

 

Come check out some authentic Cuban food from IP&J and enjoy one of the hottest new restaurant environments in Lexington. We will have a cash bar and be featuring a Cuban cocktail special. Buffet style $15 through eventbrite or walk ins welcome $18 at the door. Children 12 or under $10. Alcohol not included. Children 5 and under free. Menu will include Cuban pork, picadillo, chicken legs, black beans and rice, plantains, mixed veggies, and fresh baked buttermilk pie for dessert. We’ll have the Cuban music flowing. When Ranada and IPJ come together now you know you’re in trouble.

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BIA Cares Pancake Breakfast

February 1, 2019 @ 7:30 am9:30 am
Location: Ferguson Showroom
249 Walton Ave Lexington, KY

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Join BIA Cares at the Ferguson Lexington Showroom, located at 249 Walton Ave. for a fun and delicious morning of all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, eggs & more! Tickets to attend are only a minimum $10 donation and can be purchased the morning of the breakfast at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery.

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Concert with the Stars

January 12, 2019 @ 8:00pm
Location: Lexington Opera House
 
 
 
 
 

“Concert With The Stars” is a cabaret-style concert of Broadway show tunes, interwoven with behind-the-scenes stories from the guest stars. The Broadway Stars of today are joined by the Broadway Hopefuls of tomorrow, in various numbers. The LEX celebrates numerous alums that have made their Broadway or National Tour debut since appearing in a LEX production.

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UK v Texas A&M

January 8, 2019 @ 7:00pm
Location: Rupp Arena
Address: 430 West Vine Street Lexington, KY. , Lexington, KY 40507
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Wildcats play their home games in Rupp Arena, a facility named for their former coach, Adolph Rupp. Rupp Arena is the largest arena in the United States built specifically for basketball, with an official capacity of 23,500. As a result, Kentucky consistently ranks first in the nation in home game attendance. The team’s huge fan base is often referred to as the “Big Blue Nation” or the “Big Blue Mist”, the latter because the fans typically engulf tournament and neutral-site venues and cities. TV: ESPN/ESPN2/SEC NETWORK RADIO: UK SPORTS NETWORK

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Forthcoming Contemporary Dance

Dance Training for children with Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 12, 2019 @ 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Lyric Theatre
Address: 300 East Third Street, Lexington, KY 40508
 
 
 
 
 
 

An evening of contemporary dance, live and original music and an exciting variety of circus arts! Plus, a silent auction in the theatre lobby to support Allegro’s Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, providing dance training for children with Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other specific needs in central Kentucky. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door Call (859) 280-2218, visit the Lyric Theatre Box Office or order online at lexingtonlyric.tix.com


Gun & Knife Show

January 12, 2019 @ 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Kentucky Horse Park
Address: 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511

 

 

 

 

 

R.K. Shows, one of the largest Gun and Knife Show promoters in the US, has a reputation for bringing you the highest quality gun shows and hunting supply events. Over 25 years of excellence in the making, R.K. Shows is continually increasing in size and quality. Safety is first at all of RK Shows Events, so we will have security and check-in points for the safety of our attendees and vendors at each event.

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LCA’s 30th Anniversary Kickoff with Tim Tebow

January 19, 2019 @ 4:00pm
Location: Immanuel Baptist Church
Address: 3100 Tates Creek Rd, Lexington, KY 40502

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two-time national champion, first-round draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner Tim Tebow will be the featured speaker at Immanuel Baptist Church on Saturday, January 19 at 4:00 p.m. as the school kicks off their 30th anniversary celebration and hosts its largest event benefitting the school’s annual fund. The celebration will be held at LCA’s elementary campus, which is housed at Immanuel Baptist Church. Mr. Tebow’s presentation will focus on faith, service, and excellence.

Noted Christian athlete, author and broadcaster, Tim Tebow will help Lexington Christian Academy kick off its 30th year celebration in style. Join us as we celebrate what God has done for and through this school in the past 30 years and re-kindle the fire to see what He will do in the next 30!

If you need handicap accessible seating, please feel free to reach out to Terry Johnson at tjohnson@lexca.org or 859-422-5766.

http://www.lexingtonchristian.org/tebow.cfm


 

 

 

 

 

 

Ballet Under the Stars

The 27th anniversary of Ballet Under the Stars – a unique festival to enjoy the grandeur of professional ballet in the casual setting of Woodland Park.

 

Admission: $5 per person.
Children 3 and under are FREE