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Lexington Events - November 2017

November provides us with many great activities and events in Lexington and Central Kentucky!  Here are some that you won’t want to miss.

 

National Horse Show

Alltech Arena
October 25 – November 3

The National Horse Show is the oldest continually held horse show in the United States. The National Horse Show offers competition for hunters, equitation, and show jumpers.

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Night Market

Recurring monthly, 1st Friday until December 6

A monthly pop-up open air-market/street festival held on the first Friday of every month May through December.  Night Market highlights the creativity of local neighborhood businesses, artists, and nonprofits and brings people from all over the region to Lexington’s Northside.

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  • Dates: May 3, 2019 – December 6, 2019
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
  • Location: 700 Block of Bryan Avenue
  • Phone: (859) 379-2049
  • Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Beyond Grits Culinary Walking Tours: The Kentucky Classics

Recurring weekly on Saturday until December 28
Lexington Visitors Center

Led by local foodie, Alex Cain, spend the morning on a culinary walking tour through downtown Lexington learning about Lexington’s deep agricultural roots and booming food scene. With inventive and field-to-fork cuisine at every turn and local chefs on a mission to showcase the unique southern flavors in and around Lexington, this city is undergoing a culinary movement. All tours begin at the Lexington Visitor Center and end at the Lexington Farmers’ Market. Alex will share information about Kentucky food traditions and historical facts while visiting some of the best restaurants in downtown. At most of the stops you will hear from the chefs themselves while enjoying locally-sourced, bite-sized offerings.

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Wise Bird Trivia Mondays

Recurring weekly on Monday until November 18
Wise Bird Cider Co.

Head out to Wise Bird Cider in the Distillery District every Monday for trivia! Free to play, fun to play – join in on the general knowledge weekly show excitement while enjoying some yummy cider. 

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Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour

Recurring weekly on Monday until December 16
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center

Join in the fun of a music show taped live and broadcast around the world. Audience must be seated by 6:45 pm.  Show starts at 7:00 pm. Please call to confirm the show if the Monday you would like to attend falls on or near a holiday. 

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UK Football vs. University of Tennessee

November 9
Kroger Field

Books & Brews

November 14
The Mane on Main

Think you know books and literature? Prove it, and you could win a gift basket from West Sixth Brewing, or a gift card from Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Join Local Action Trivia to test your knowledge of books, authors, literature, and movie adaptations at the first annual Books & Brews Trivia, a competition made for book nerds. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded.

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26th Annual Southern Lights

November 15 – December 31
Kentucky Horse Park

The 26th Annual Southern Lights includes a self-guided four mile journey through a dreamland of fabulous light displays including never-before-seen displays and traditional favorites. Following the driving tour, families are encouraged to park and visit the holiday craft merchants, the KHP Gift Shop, seasonal entertainment and activities for children, petting zoo, pony and camel rides and so much more!

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38th Annual Kentucky Book Fair

November 16
Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park

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Nearly 200 regional and national authors will be in attendance, including Jim Acosta, Elliot Ackerman, Scott Pelley, Casey Cep, Jessica Wilkerson, Rosemary Wells, Frank X Walker, and Wendell and Tanya Berry. Panel discussions and author presentations will take place on two stages throughout the day.

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Truck-a-Palooza

November 16
1631 Old Frankfort Pike

Kids of all ages are invited to this family-friendly event, where they can learn about and explore more than 20 trucks from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. Meet the drivers who help keep Lexington running, plus see trucks in action during the “road-eo” skills challenge. Stop by for crafts, games and giveaways throughout the day! Enter Via Jimmie Campbell Dr.

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/trucks

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  • Presented By: Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works
  • Dates: November 16, 2019
  • Location: 1631 Old Frankfort Pike
  • Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Price: Free

 

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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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Events We Love! February 2019

February Fun

February means romance, fun activities and numerous events!  Here are just some of the things to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky this month.

 

Death By Chocolate
Murder Mystery Dinner & Show

February 16 @ 6:00 pm
The Speakeasy
903 Manchester Street Suite 110
Lexington, KY 40508
Tickets: $54.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enjoy and 3 course meal at The Speakeasy by Bluegrass Catering and a show by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre for Valetine’s.
There are not many things that go together like chocolate and peanut butter, except maybe for Valentine’s Day and chocolate. When Sally Sugar, Harry Heartthrob, Linda Love, and Dominick Decocco receive special invites from Lady Godiva to the Chocolate Craver’s Convention, they cannot refuse to attend. They will be part of a special event where they can taste new chocolate concoctions to help the confectionaries determine what exclusive candies they can create. Our guests soon find out there is a seedy underside to the world of chocolate that invariably leads to murder. Come see Bluegrass Mystery Theatre’s production of Death by Chocolate by Jeffrey Roberts and see if you can figure out if chocolate is truly worth dying for.

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Tyler Halsey & Steel-N-Thunder

90’s Country Party
February 22 @ 7pm
Austin City Saloon
2350 Woodhill Drive Lexington, KY 40509

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The Bolo Mules & Tyler Halsey and Stealing Thunder take you back to Rhinestones, Neon Moons, Denim, and hopefully a mullet or two. This will be the best 90s party since, well, the 90s. Doors open at 7pm. Tyler Halsey and Stealing Thunder kick it off at 9pm and The Bolo Mules close the show directly after.

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Band Page @stealingthundermusic

Vince Gill

February 2 @ 8:00 pm
Newlin Hall
600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422

One of the most popular singers in modern country music, Vince Gill is famous for his top-notch songwriting, world-class guitar playing and warm, soaring tenor, all wrapped up in a quick and easy wit.

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Dierks Bentley
Burning Man Tour 2019

February 21 @ 7pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Current three-time CMA nominee Dierks Bentley announced today that his 2019 BURNING MAN TOUR will stop by Rupp Arena on February 21, 2019. Dierks Bentley will be bringing along special guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes, and Hot Country Knights. Bentley is known to “pull out all the stops, not quitting until the crowd is whipped into a frothy frenzy” (On Milwaukee) and will continue to do so in 2019 with the run named after his “most affecting song” (Rolling Stone) and hit single “Burning Man” feat. Brothers Osborne.

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BIA Cares Pancake Breakfast

February 1 @ 7:30am – 9:30am
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
249 Walton Avenue Lexington, KY 40502
Tickets: $10
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Join BIA Cares at the Ferguson Lexington Showroom, located at 249 Walton Ave Friday, February 1st, 2019 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.

BIA Cares has a big year ahead of them with some very special projects in the works. Off the heals of the hugely successful Operation Military Cheer toy drive for the KY National Guard, BIA Cares is ready to get to work! Stay tuned for this year’s, 2019, next projects.

Bring kids, co-workers, neighbors and friends…and come hungry!

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Cirque Mechanics 42ft

February 19 @ 7:30pm – 9pm
EKU Center for the Arts
1 Hall Drive Lexington, KY 40475

42 feet full of thrills, laughs and excitement. At the heart of every circus, a 42-foot ring promises entertainment like none other. “Intelligently conceived and expertly executed” (The New York Times), this brand new Cirque Mechanics show takes an industrial spin on traditional circus with acrobats on mechanical wonders, ageless stories spun in mid-air and astonishing theatrics for the whole family. Step right up ladies and gentlemen, and enter the Cirque Mechanics world of gears and canvas, pulleys and sawdust, all within 42FT.

 

 

 

 

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So Much to be Thankful for – and to Enjoy!

Lexington Events - November 2017

November provides us with many great activities and events in Lexington and Central Kentucky!  Here are some that you won’t want to miss.

Pizza Week!

@pizzaweek @smileypete #lexingtonpizzaweek #sharethelex #beyondgrits

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Lexington Pizza Week 2018 is November 5 – 11th.
The annual week-long celebration at local pizzerias featuring creative slices for pizza lovers. – or – “Participatory purveyors of pies proffer penta-priced pizzas for public promotion.” Two unique, off-menu slices or personal-size pizzas will be featured during Pizza Week at each participating restaurant for only $5. A meat slice and vegetarian slice will be available at each eatery.

Pair with a Blue Stallion Brewing Company pilsner.

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West Sixth Farm Trail Run

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Saturday, November 3 @ 3pm – 7pm
West Sixth Farm
4495 Shadrick Ferry Road
Lexington, KY 40601

The West Sixth Farm opened in 2018. It is a beautiful, 120 acre span of Kentucky rolling hills that we are excited to run on for years to come. Join us on a technical trail run, with Kentucky craft beer and good times to follow.

Aid stations will have normal aid station fare. This is water, coke, electrolytes, granola bars, gels, etc. All registrations include race, race shirt, camping spot, bath house access, complementary shuttle, finishers award, ice cold West Sixth finishers beer, and post-race celebration at on site taproom.

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TobyMac + DiverCity Band: The Theatre Tour

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Sunday, November 4 @ 7pm
EKU Center for The Arts Hall Drive

Multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac and his DiverseCity Band embark on the unprecedented “TobyMac & DiverseCity Band: The Theater Tour” with special guest Ryan Stevenson. Offering fans an unprecedented intimate music experience, the 12-city run will arrive at the EKU Center in Richmond, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 4.

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Paw Patrol Live!

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November 6 @ 6pm
November 7 @ 10am, 2pm, & 6pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507

It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol comes to the rescue as Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place.

Reindeer Ramble 5K/10K Run & Fun Walk

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November 8 @ 8am
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40510

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday sweaters and festive attire for this 5K run/walk that supports helping kids go to summer camp that otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. Every summer, for 13 years, we help hundreds of youth in our community go on adventures where they can explore new talents and interests. People can register as individuals or teams, but teammates must be linked together with either a garland or ribbon throughout the race.

No one is turned away due to the inability to pay; our services are available to everyone and all proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for kids to attend YMCA summer camps.
Teams can range from 3 -10 participants.

 UK Opera Theatre: Silent Night

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Bob Dylan & his band

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November 11 @ 8pm
EKU Center for The Arts Hall Drive

Music icon Bob Dylan is coming to the EKU Center this November. In a career spanning more than five decades, Dylan’s impact on popular music and culture is immeasurable. He is responsible for some of the most influential albums of all time, including The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited, and Blonde on Blonde, and his socially and politically charged singles, “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” are widely considered among the most important songs in modern music. The ‘voice of a generation’ boasts an unparalleled repertoire, including timeless classics, “Like A Rolling Stone,” “Tangled Up In Blue,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and “Girl From The North Country.”

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