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EVENTS

Today

• Green River Bourbon Tasting | Thurs., March 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Liquor Barn, 1837 Plaudit Pl. | Free | Sample Green River Bourbon + learn about Kentucky’s 10th oldest distillery. 🥃
• Nick Griffin | Thurs., March 31 | 7:15 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Circle | $9 | Enjoy some laughs from Nick Griffin — a professional touring comedian who frequents the “Bob and Tom Show.” 

Friday

• Spring Block Party | Fri., April 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave. | Free, price of purchase | Celebrate spring and April Fool’s by shopping 15+ local vendors with food, drinks. 
• Origins Jazz: Joshua Espinoza | Fri., April 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Base 249, 249 E. Main St. | $5+ | Listen to the sounds of former central Kentucky professor turned jazz pianist and composer Joshua Espinoza. 🎺

Saturday

• Lions Run For Sight 5K | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. | $33.50 | A 5K run + walk benefiting the community work of the Lexington South Lions Club 👟
• Transy vs. Albion | Sat., April 2 | 1 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | Men’s lacrosse battles it out at home against the Albion Britons. 

Sunday

• Easter Egg Hunt + Brunch | Sun., April 3 | 1-3 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle | $20+ | Dine on a delicious brunch in The Greenhouse followed by an Easter egg hunt + a special visit from the Easter Bunny. 🐰

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.

NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 59º | Morning showers | 47% chance of rain

Opening

• Bourbon n’ Toulouse — a beloved creole restaurant in the Chevy Chase neighborhood — opened its second location this week at 1080 S. Broadway, behind First Watch. The restaurant is open for lunch only + will operate on a limited menu for the time being. 
• Red River Gorge’s Gladie Visitor Center is reopening this weekend after undergoing renovations. To celebrate, the visitor center is hosting a party on both Saturday + Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy appearances from Smokey the Bear, live music, educational programming, and more. 🏞 (WTVQ)

Biz

• The Elwood Hotel + VisitLEX have partnered to create the world’s first plant-friendly hotel. The boutique hotel’s Gardener’s Premiere Corner Room Package includes rooms with more natural light, photo-worthy greenery, a complimentary succulent, locally made botanical toiletries, and more. 🌱

Traffic

• A redesign has been proposed for the Richmond Road + Athens/Boonesboro Road corridor that would eliminate u-turns. You can preview the proposed project with this interactive map and public comment lasts until Sat., April 30. If approved, construction would begin in March of 2023. (WKYT)

Talk

• The 2022 Lexington Summit is a first-of-its-kind event that’s taking place next Thursday + Friday, April 7-8. At the event, a non-partisan forum will host community leaders as they speak on local and national issues. A digital pass is free with registration. (UK NOW)

Coming Soon

• A Pittsburgh-based Italian restaurant called Vallozzi’s plans on opening in Versailles at 108 Court St., right by the Amsden Bourbon Bar. The owner’s goal is to open in time for the Breeders’ Cup Races at Keeneland, November 4-5. This will be the first Vallozzi's location outside of Pennsylvania. 🍽 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Eat

• Hot diggity dog. Boonedog’s released a series of new menu items for its updated spring menu. These include — new hot dog offerings, a shareable sausage platter, new side items + desserts. Swing by 5902 Old Richmond Rd. to sample its new offerings and enjoy its fantastic outdoor dining space. 🌭

Feel Good

• A compassionate + anonymous citizen funded the repair of the Catholic Action Center’s Compassionate Caravan. The van was recently burglarized — having its catalytic converter stolen. Not cool. The center’s van delivers cold weather items + offers rides to shelters for those experiencing homelessness. (LEX18)

History

• Yesterday — March 30 — marked the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s march from Memorial Coliseum to downtown Lexington. Dr. King traveled to Lexington in 1967 once he heard that picketers were being arrested. He is quoted saying, “We aren’t going to achieve our freedom sitting around waiting for it.” (Localtonian)

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Editor's pick: By now y'all have probably gathered that I love getting outdoors + exploring. The one spot on this wildflower list I haven't explored is The Arboretum, but I have traveled to all 7 physiographic regions of Kentucky. My favorite? The Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky of course.

 

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