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May 08 2024
It’s been over a decade since the painted ponies last graced our streets, but LexArts is re-launching the popular public art project — Horse Mania — in 2022.
Horse Mania serves as a major fundraising campaign for LexArts — the city’s arts council — which gives out numerous grants to support Lexington’s arts + cultural programming. The community also benefits from Horse Mania with pops of color and unique photo ops around town.
The painted horses will make their way around town in April of 2022. | Photo by LEXtoday
The timing for Horse Mania couldn’t be more perfect. Lexington will host an expected 50,000+ visitors for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland next November and LexArts will celebrate their 50th anniversary.
Members of City Council + LexArts announce the return of Horse Mania. | Photo by LEXtoday
The horses
- There are 50 horses in total, 10 have already been sponsored, 40 are still available
- The statues are available in 3 styles: grazing, standing, or walking
- Locations will be determined by the sponsor
- Horses will make their way around town April 2022
The sponsors
- $7,500 sponsors can choose a horse that will be auctioned off at a later date
- $15,000 sponsors can choose a horse + keep it after the campaign
- Sponsors who pay in full will receive first dibs on design choice.
- Sponsors can choose designs from a portfolio of artists provided by LexArts, or can work with an artist of their choice.
The artists
- Interested artists should complete a 2-part submission to LexArts by Fri., Dec. 10.
- Final designs will be approved by LexArts.
- Artists will be chosen January 2022
Finishing touches
- In true Lexington fashion, the horses will be auctioned off at Keeneland. Proceeds from the sales will fund LexArts' grants program + another local arts nonprofit of the sponsor’s choice.
Know a super talented artist or someone who loves horses? Share this story with them so they don't miss out on being a part of Horse Mania 2022.
Today
- Veterans Art Competition | Thurs., Oct. 7 |10 a.m.-6 p.m.| Central Library Gallery | Free | Support local Navy + Army veterans by appreciating their artwork. 🎨
- Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King | Thurs., Oct. 7 | 8 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre | $27+ | A re-creation of Carole King’s songbook featuring a live band + lead vocals by Jeannie Austin
Friday
- Intro to Canoeing | Fri., Oct. 8 | 3-5 p.m. | Jacobson Park | $5 | Learn skills to safely participate in paddle sports on the calm waters at Jacobson Park. 🛶
- Freaky Friday Flicks | Fri., Oct. 8 | 6 p.m. | Masterson Station Park | Free | Enjoy a showing of "Frankenweenie" and other activities for the whole family.
Saturday
- South Elkhorn Fall Festival | Sat., Oct. 9 | 9 a.m. | South Elkhorn Christian Church, 4343 Harrodsburg Rd. | Free | One of largest outdoor free craft shows with over 150 booths 🍂
- Millstone Festival | Sat., Oct. 9 | Downtown Richmond | Free | Take a little drive down I-75 for live music, food + drink vendors, chili cook-off and more.
- For King & Country | Sat., Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena | $28.50 | King + Country are coming to Rupp Arena for their Fall 2021 Tour. 🎸
Sunday
- Books + Brews Book Club | Sun., Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Grab a drink and drop in to discuss this month’s selection, The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James.
Monday
- Genealogy 101 | Mon., Oct. 11 | 6 p.m. | Paris-Bourbon County Library | Free | Learn the basics of genealogy + maybe something about your heritage. 📚
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Weather
- 74º | Showers | 62% chance of rain
Sports
- Tickets for UK men’s basketball Blue-White Game on Fri., Oct. 22 will go on sale tonight at 5 p.m. on Ticketmaster. Tickets will cost $5+ and a limited amount will be set aside for students. (LEX 18)
- The SEC Network announced they will be on UK’s campus this weekend for the UK versus LSU football game Sat., Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Broadcasts for “SEC Nation,” “Marty & McGee,” and “The Paul Finebaum Show,” will be filmed at William T. Young Library.
Update
- Tickets for Keeneland are already sold out for Friday + Saturday this weekend. The racecourse said that they would be implementing attendance caps to give guests a more enjoyable experience. All tickets must be purchased online in advance as there will be no ticket sales at the gates. (WKYT)
Civic
- The city of Lexington has launched — AgencyCounter — a web-based platform where residents can view building permits + land use in Fayette County. Community members can sign up for alerts and find construction-related activity on their computers or mobile devices. (City of Lexington)
Theater
- UK Department of Theatre and Dance will kick off their season at Briggs Theatre Thurs., Oct. 14 with their performance of “The Thanksgiving Play.” Tickets cost $15 with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. + weekend matinees at 2 p.m. (Univ. of Kentucky)
Arts
- A new mural is going up on the corner of Jefferson St. + W. 4th St. near Transylvania’s campus. The mural is being painted by Joe King and depicts the Oracle of Delphi. Some of King’s other work can be found in Broomwagon and Roulay. (WKYT)
Cause
- Local businesses + organizations are placing purple pumpkins out to raise awareness for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Peace Pumpkins campaign is put on locally by the Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition and GreenHouse17.
- Seedleaf is hosting a fence painting party Fri., Oct. 8 from 4-6 p.m. at the North Pole Community Garden located at 909 N. Limestone. Other garden maintenance will take place to help beautify the public space. Drinks, snacks + prizes will be provided for those who lend a hand.
Job
- EKU is hiring for the position of dean for their College of Business. The ideal candidate will help build external relationships + increase the visibility of the school. Application materials should be submitted by Fri., Oct. 29. (The Lane Report)
Show
- Joe Bonamassa announced he will be playing at UK’s Singletary Center on Wed., March 23, 2022. The tour is in support of his new album “Time Clocks,” which is set to release on Oct. 29. Tickets are on sale now. (Univ. of Kentucky)
- Season tickets for The Lexington Theatre Company’s 2022 summer productions are on sale now. Coming to the Lexington Opera House stage are Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” July 14-17 and “Chicago,” August 4-7. Single tickets will go on sale early next year. (Lexington Theatre Company)
Drink
- For the first time since 2002, the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection won’t include the unfiltered 15-year-old whiskey, George T. Stagg. The 2021 Antique Collection will be released later this month featuring bottles of William Larue Weller, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye, Eagle Rare 17 Year Old, and Sazerac Rye 18 Year Old. (The Bourbon Review)
Move over pumpkin spice we have our eyes on Copeland & Co. Bakery’s pop-tart flavor of the month — Cookie Butterfinger. It’s like everyone’s childhood dream come true — eating a candy bar for breakfast.
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