Hello Friday.
April 26 2024
The leaves have almost completely fallen off the trees + the sun officially sets at 5:30 p.m. in Lexington. Yes — it now gets darker, earlier.
But if you’re a glass half full kind of person like we are, the time change has you appreciating how much earlier the stars are coming out at night.
Fire pits, bourbon + stargazing? Yes, please.
And if you’re willing to venture out of the backyard — Morehead, KY. will greet you with galactic views that are not only breathtaking, but truly out of this world.
An outdoor adventure
Cave Run Lake is a beautiful 8,000+ acre lake that’s surrounded by Appalachian foothills. The hills do a great job of blocking out light pollution — making this area one of the best spots for stargazing near Lexington.
The campgrounds are all closed for the winter months, but the boat ramps stay open year round. Stoney Cove boat ramp offers sweeping views of Cave Run Lake + the night sky.
When the sky is clear on a moonless night — you can even get a crystal clear view of the milky way galaxy. Don’t forget a blanket + snacks.
Pro tip: Stoney Cove is open 24/7 + free to use. Bring your kayak for a full value adventure.
Inside sounds nice
If you’re not into braving the cold, but still want to check out a scenic starscape, Morehead State University’s Star Theatre is the ethereal experience you’ve been looking for.
This state-of-the-art digital planetarium offers laser shows + tours of the night sky. The theatre is open to the public every Saturday from Sept.-June — making it a great winter activity. Tickets for a show start at $4.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on the theatre’s event calendar for vintage sci-fi movie screenings.
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Today
- SoulBody Sound Healing | Wed., Nov. 17 | 6-7 p.m. | Lexington Salt Cave | $50 | Enjoy the benefits of salt + sound therapy with reiki master Eleanor Mila.
Thursday
- Women in Leadership Awards Luncheon | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 12-2 p.m. | The Campbell House | $50 | A luncheon honoring business professionals who won the Martha Layne Collins Leadership Award + Isabel Yates Community Service Award.
- Santa’s Arrival + Wake Up Santa | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4-5 p.m. | Fayette Mall | Free | Come help Mrs. Claus wake up Santa in his workshop in the Dillard’s court space. 🎄
Friday
- Billy Prine and the Prine Time Band | Fri., Nov 19 | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $37+ | A natural storyteller + musician just like his brother — Billy Prine will celebrate John Prine’s life in song. 🎵
- UK vs. Ohio University | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena | Prices vary | UK men’s basketball takes on the Bobcats at home. 🏀
Saturday
- Southern Lights 5k Run | Sat., Nov. 20 | 6 p.m. | The Kentucky Horse Park | 6 p.m. | Run or stroll through the holiday lights at The Kentucky Horse Park. 👟
- Mount Westmore | Sat., Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena | Prices vary | Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short + E-40 are coming to Rupp Arena. 🎤
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 70º | Mostly Sunny | 7% chance of rain
- A partial eclipse of the heart. A partial lunar eclipse will occur on Nov. 18 + 19. This event in particular will be the longest lunar eclipse of the century — lasting almost a full three-and-a-half hours. (FOX56) 🌑
Sports
- The Lexington Legends released their schedule for the 2022 regular season. Most exciting of all — the defending champion Legends will be playing the new Lexington minor league team in early spring. ⚾️
Cause
- The rivalry between UK + Tennessee is helping save lives with the Big Blue Crush blood drive. The goal of the friendly competition is to boost blood supply during the holiday season. Lexingtonians can donate at Beaumont or Andover donor centers daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (WKYT)
- A new online quiz is circulating through Lexington that’s helping raise awareness around homelessness. The 15-question quiz was created by the Catholic Action Center + the Central Kentucky Housing and Homelessness Initiative. Each question focuses on a scenario an unsheltered person might find themselves in. (WKYT)
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History
- Yesterday — Tues., Nov. 16 — marked the 87th anniversary of the George Rogers Clark Monument in Harrodsburg. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt traveled to Harrodsburg on Nov., 16, 1934 to dedicate the monument in honor of the first permanent settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Community
- Lexington’s Division of Waste Management will not be collecting yard waste carts + bags during Thanksgiving week. Additionally, no landfill waste or recycling will be collected on Thurs., Nov. 25 or Fri., Nov. 26.
Award
- VisitLEX earned Best in Show and a slew of other awards at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association fall conference. The conference honors marketing + public relations efforts for travel and tourism in Kentucky. (The Lane Report) 🥇
- UK’s Department of Forestry and Natural Resources won a prestigious national award for its weekly webcast series — “From the Woods Today.” The award focuses on outstanding educational programming that was created in response to the 2020 pandemic. (UK NOW)
Correction
- In Monday’s newsletter, we asked you if you wanted to see more microbreweries in downtown Lexington. We’re sorry to say this, but we reported the poll incorrectly. 72% of our readers want more microbreweries in downtown Lexington. We now know Lexingtonians are a bunch of hop heads.
- In yesterday’s newsletter, we told you about The Bob & Tom Comedy Show coming to the Lexington Opera House, but we got the date wrong. Oops, our bad. Thank you to Reader Leigh Ann I. for bringing that to our attention. The comedians will be coming to town Fri., Dec. 17.
The Henry Clay Estate is decking all the halls for the holiday season — literally. The estate will be offering candlelight tours starting on Sat., Dec. 4 following the Tree Illumination ceremony.
This unique holiday event is only being offered for three nights — Dec. 4, 9 + 11. Advanced reservations are required if you want to see one of Lexington’s most historic buildings all done up for the holidays.
Pro tip: A glow up is an incredible transformation — almost to the point of disbelief.
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Answered: In yesterday’s newsletter, we asked you “What Thanksgiving dish are you counting down the days ‘til?”
Here are the results:
- 60.8% I have a second stomach for stuffing.
- 19.6% Mashed potatoes are the star of the show.
- 13.7% Turkey — I’m all about that baste.
- 5.9% Anything with little marshmallows on it.
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