Have you ever looked up at a mural and thought — how did that get there?
More than likely, it’s from the husband-wife team at PRHBTN. John + Jessica Winters have been literally painting the town since 2011. What started as a passion project — featuring artists that don’t often get gallery representation — has now turned into a movement. PRHBTN has helped place 40+ murals around Lexington. Here’s a map of the five newest.
"Till The Cows Come Home" is located at 111 Mechanic St. | Photo by @prhbtn
How do they do it
Being a nonprofit, PRHBTN relies completely on donations + its Kickstarter campaign to help pay the artists.
Wall selection
PRHBTN will scout the town and reach out to building owners to see if they would be interested in a mural — at no cost to them. Sometimes, owners will call PRHBTN to see if their space works. They keep a running list of available buildings + walls.
Artist selection
John and Jessica research graffiti art blogs + social media hashtags to find different artists that are making waves on the street art scene. If the artist accepts their invitation, they will come to Lexington for a “spraycation” where PRHBTN will cover all of their expenses. Artists will choose from a selection of walls and from there they have full creative freedom.
This Patch Whisky mural can be found on Southland Dr. | Photo by @grahamfielder
John said they are aware of the impact art has on the community + likes to make sure the artist’s vision matches the neighborhood. He added, “We have a passion for arts, a passion for the city we live in, and want to give back to the city that has given so much to us.”
Pro tip: The Lexington Parking Authority + PayByPhone are giving five Lexingtonians the chance to win $100. Snap a pic of your favorite mural and post it with the hashtag #ParkingWithAView. Check out more details here.
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Today
- Lauren Daigle | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Rupp Arena | Prices vary | Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle is playing at Rupp Arena for her first headlining arena tour. 🎼
- Wise Bird Cider Friendsgiving | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 4-10 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider | Free | Enjoy discounts on cider, food + merchandise
Friday
- Holiday Garland Decorating | Fri., Nov. 19 | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $40 | Learn from Carly Reed of In Bloom Flower Farm to create your own live holiday garland.
- Pasta 101 | Fri., Nov. 19 | 7-10 p.m. | Pasta Garage | $80 | Treat yourself to appetizers, wine, dinner + dessert while learning how to make fresh pasta from scratch.🍝
- LexArts Hop | Fri., Nov. 19 | 5 p.m. | Downtown | Free | Stroll, sip + shop while you explore 40+ galleries and studios in downtown Lexington. 🎨
Saturday
- Bracelet Making Class | Sat., Nov. 20 | 3-4 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $40 | Make up to six bracelets in this fun class with M&H Beads owner Sarah Dougherty. 📿
- Rood & Riddle Turkey Trot | Sat., Nov. 20 | 9 a.m. | Rood & Riddle, 2150 Georgetown Rd. | $15 | 5K run or walk with all proceeds benefiting the Salvation Army Angel Tree Project
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Weather
- 49º | Cloudy afternoon | 98% chance of rain in the AM
Open
- Sonny’s Barbecue opened yesterday in Hamburg at the old Bob Evans' location — 2341 Buena Vista Rd. The Florida-based chain’s menu features its signature slow-smoked barbecue + southern sides like fried pickles and okra. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Arts
- Apollo Pizza in Meadowthorpe will be hosting a Kentucky Author Open House on Sat., Dec. 5 from 3-5 p.m. Silas House + Gwenda Bond will be in attendance for this meet and greet, book signing event. 🍕
Holiday
- Lexington’s annual Christmas Parade will be held on Sat., Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. Applications for those interested in participating must be submitted by Wed., Dec. 1. The parade will march down Main St. from Midland Ave. to Mill St. 🎄(WTVQ)
Edu
- Christopher Howes was named the vice president and chief information officer of Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Christopher had a similar role at Morehead State University. He will be tasked with developing policy + prioritizing resources in the fast-paced and always-changing world of technology. (The Lane Report)
Learn
- Jefferson Street Coffee is hosting two hands-on coffee classes this weekend. On Sat., Nov. 20, learn the art of coffee roasting and take home your own bag. On Sun., Nov. 21, participants will get an introduction to steaming milk and latte art. ☕
History
- Yesterday — November 17 — marked the 30 year anniversary of the demolition of Lexington’s Phoenix Hotel. Wallace Wilkinson took a wrecking ball to it with plans to build the World Coal Center skyscraper. It was never built and the site is now home to the Park Plaza Apartments + Phoenix Park.
Cause
- The ninth annual Diana Ross Coat Drive is currently underway + accepting coats at five Republic Bank locations. The campaign is run by the Fayette County Sheriff's Department and other local agencies. Chase Dry Cleaners and Bluegrass Cleaners are cleaning the donated coats. (LEX18)
Show
- The Harlem Globetrotters will return to Rupp Arena on Mon., Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Their Spread the Game Tour will visit over 200 cities sharing ankle-breaking moves and rim-rattling dunks. Tickets are on sale now. 🏀
Attention all cyclists — add a stop in Richmond to your list of #MustDos. The new Daniel Boone Bike Route spans 256 miles and takes cyclists through the rolling hills, state parks, and downtowns of 10 counties. It is also a part of the U.S. Bicycle Route 21 + will eventually join the national route stretching from Atlanta to Cleveland. 🚲
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