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Today

• Kyle Tuttle Band | Wed., June 29 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $15 | Take a mid-week break with Kyle Tuttle Band + special guest Restless Leg String Band. 🪕
• Couples’ Painting Class | Wed., June 29 | 7 p.m. | Kre8Now Makerspace, 305 Codell Dr. | $40+ | BYOB + get your paint on with your partner. 🎨

Thursday

• Parks and Prose Book Club | Thurs., June 30 | 6:30 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln. | Free | Discuss the hit book “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens near the pond at this local park. 📖

Friday

• Rags and Riches Homecoming Show | Fri., July 1 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $15 | Don’t miss these local rockstars with special guests Wicked Peace and DJ Forerunner. 🎶
• Lexington Job Fair | Fri., July 1 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Online | Free | A virtual job fair for veterans + their spouses 💼

Saturday

• Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show | Sat., July 2 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 30 Legion Dr., Paris | $10+ | Catch the last day of the Bourbon County Fair with activities like a truck + tractor pull, petting zoo, and fireworks show. 🎡

Sunday

• Chris Carpenter | Sun., July 3 | 3-6 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free | Kick back with live music from this Winchester local + enjoy sips from Harkness Edwards’ cellar. 🍷
• Legends vs. Honey Hunters | Sun., July 3  | 2:05 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $12+ | The Legends play host to the Gastonia Honey Hunters. ⚾ 

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.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 88º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain

Community

• Greyline Station is hosting a community block party this Friday from 5-9 p.m. + this month’s theme is “Explore Lex.” Lextran will have a bus onsight to teach the community about the best and easiest ways to utilize Lexington’s public transportation system. 
• Reports have been circulating that people are attempting to ride the LexArts horses in downtown. LexArts shares that these new additions to downtown are public art + not to be touched or ridden. Contact LexArts if you see anyone mistreating the horses. (LEX18)

Cause

• The Hope Center, a nonprofit who provides services to citizens experiencing homelessness, needs help from the community. After a fire broke out last week, its kitchen is closed until further notice. The Hope Center is asking for donations of paper goods and nonperishable food + drink. (WKYT) 

History

• The new “Elvis” film is screening at theaters across the city, including the independently-owned Kentucky Theatre downtown. Did you know Elvis almost came to Rupp Arena in 1977? Tragically, he died one week before he was scheduled to play a sold out show in downtown Lexington. Read the full story here. 🎸 (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Watch

• Speaking of the Kentucky Theatre, its Summer Classics series continues today with screenings of Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” at 1:30 p.m. + 7:15 p.m. This 1968 film is highly regarded for its accurate depiction of space travel and, at the time, groundbreaking special effects. 🚀

Active 

• Registration is now open for a fun + festive 5K — The Black Cat Chase. The race takes place on Fri., Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in downtown Frankfort and features Halloween-themed festivities such as costumes, music, and more. The fee is $25 until Sun., July 31 — after that the price increases. 👟

Edu

• The new Fayette County superintendent’s evaluation results are in after his first year in this position. Demetrus Liggins received accomplished and exemplary marks across the board. Possible ratings include — ineffective, developing, accomplished, or exemplary. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Environment

• The city has started making plans for the fifth annual city-wide nature hop in September. The Department of Environmental Services is now accepting event + vendor submissions. The event encourages citizens to visit green spaces throughout the city and offers educational programming. 🌳

Drink

• The Bourbon Flight recently released its list of the top five most sippable bourbons — no ice, no cocktails, just straight Kentucky bourbon. Did your favorite bourbon make the list? City Editor Aaron’s did — Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old. (The Bourbon Flight)

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Editor's pick: As I mentioned, Eagle Rare 10-Year-Old is my go-to sippin' bourbon. I'm not talking about a casual Friday night sip either, special occasions only.

Its flavor, to me, has become synonymous with good memories + celebrations. Do you have a special occasion sippin' bourbon? I'd love to hear about it. 

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