Hello Friday.
March 29 2024 |
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We may be biased, but we think Lexington is the best place to live. Roughly ~321,793 people residents call it home, after all. With a population like that, where do all of these Lexingtonians eat, drink, play, and live?
We are setting out to answer that with LEXtoday’s Neighborhood Guides. Much like our past guides to Beaumont + Northside, this ongoing series will take you on an exploration of the communities that make Lexington feel like home. We’ll dive into history, things to do and discover, places to park, where to live, and more to showcase some of the best qualities our unique neighborhoods have to offer.
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Businesses + homes co-mingle on the streets of Chevy Chase like Clay Ave. | Photo by LEXtoday |
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So, what do we define as a “neighborhood”? While we love suburbs like Andover + Veterans Park, these guides will focus on small communities within our city (think: NoLi and Southland.) These small but mighty parts of Lexington typically feature restaurants, parks, living spaces, festivals, events, and more, that span a handful of blocks. How will we choose what neighborhoods to cover?
This is where you come in. We are asking you to rave about all of your favorite neighborhood communities in the Horse Capital of the World — whether it's one you call home, always stop by with out-of-town visitors, or daydream about moving to. |
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Gratz Park is nestled in the middle of downtown amongst shops + restaurants. | Photo by LEXtoday |
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Are you intrigued by Gratz Park’s history? Do you love being able to walk from a Chevy Chase coffee shop to a clothing store in a matter of minutes? Ever wonder why Kenwick gained popularity so quickly? We want to hear all about it + share the inside scoop with our readers.
Head to the button below to point us in the direction of some of the best neighborhoods around town — from areas with rich history and unique architecture, to the best places to retire or purchase your first home.
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Today - Genomes vs. Honey Hunters | Tues., July 12 | 6:35 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $12+ | Enjoy free hotdog night while watching the Genomes face-off against the Gastonia Honey Hunters. ⚾
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Open Mic Night | Tues., July 12 | 7:15 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Circle #C4 | $5 | Don’t miss this month’s open mic night with hosts Scott Wilson + Lee Cruse.
Wednesday -
Yappy Hours | Wed., July 13 | 6-9 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. | Free | Bring your furry friend for an evening of food trucks, live music, cold beer + fun for your pup. 🐶
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Moonshine Bandits | Wed., July 13 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. | $20 | The “Bucked Up” tour is making its way to the Distillery District. 🎸
Thursday -
The Little Mermaid | Thurs., July 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $36+ | Get lost under the sea with the Lexington Theatre Company’s rendition of a Disney classic.
Friday -
Farm-to-Table-Dinner | Fri., July 15 | 3-10 p.m. | Black Soil Fulfillment Center, 109 W. Loudon Ave., Ste. 102 | $40 | This farm-to-table dinner experience will lead you on a guided tour of Miller’s Farm. 🍽️
Saturday - Mindfulness + Yoga | Sat., July 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way | $5+ | Enjoy a mindful walk through Prather Meadows Trail followed by a 45-minute yoga class. 🌳
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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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Did you know? By 2030, women will own two-thirds of all wealth in the US. Despite this fact, 80% of women investors refrain from talking about money with people close to them.
We recently asked Gratz Park Private Wealth (an all-female financial consulting firm here in LEX) five questions about wealth management. Read on to hear their answers. |
Gratz Park services include financial planning, real estate planning, tax + estate planning, and more. | Photo provided by Gratz Park Private Wealth
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What is wealth management? When we think of how we work with our clients, wealth management defines the broad + insightful work we do with: - Financial behavior
- Investment management, and
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Tactical strategies to optimize our client’s goals
How can women learn more about managing their own wealth if they’re not sure when or where to start? - First, think of your money story.
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Second, know where you stand.
- Third, begin writing down what would make you feel better about your current financial picture.
From there, you can begin the work of putting a plan together and deciding whether to seek advice or start researching on your own.* |
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Weather - 91º | Scattered thunderstorms | 30% chance of rain
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CREATE art and play studio has opened a gift shop inside its new studio space at 212 Woodland Ave. Guests can now peruse a curated selection of gifts and toys Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. + select hours on weekends. Stop by to get those creative juices flowing. 🎁
Eat -
Start saving room now because Lexington Restaurant Week is less than two weeks away, gracing our plates July 21-July 31. Catch the countdown of exciting local eats like Pasta Garage’s special ravioli + School Sushi’s five-piece Nigiri.
Biz -
Executives from UK Sports & Campus Marketing have been promoted to parent company JMI Sports’ leadership team. Paul Archey is now the president of the multimedia rights company + Kim Shelton has been named the Senior VP of College Properties. JMI Sports will expand its presence with a 20,000-sqft office at the Central Bank Center. (Sports Business Journal)
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Bluegrass Can Shine is now servicing + helping to clean up the streets of the Bluegrass. The trash can cleaning company will stop by houses with its one-of-a-kind sanitizing truck to disinfect and deodorize all curbside cans. Get the answers to your questions here. 🗑️
Lexingtonian Sports -
Let’s welcome Jenn Hoover to the BBN. She has been hired as the assistant coach for UK women’s basketball and brings with her 20 years of experience coaching at the Division-I level. Jenn is also a Wake Forest Sports Hall of Famer + the Demon Deacons’ all-time winningest head coach. 🏀 (UK Athletics)
- UK Athletics has announced the 2022 Hall of Fame class. Wildcats that made this list include Jim Andrews of men’s basketball, football’s Keenan Burton and softball’s Kelsey Nunley-Moore. The group will be inducted during Hall of Fame Weekend on November 10-12. (UK Athletics)
Job -
Local nonprofit + after-school program Common Good is hiring an assistant elementary program director. The role will provide leadership to the group’s after-school and summer programs as well as serve as an academic coach for at-risk elementary students. Applications are due by Fri., Aug. 5.
Regional -
The Kentucky Realtors Board of Directors has created a nonprofit — Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation — to financially assist individuals + entities affected by natural disasters. The foundation was created after the group was able to donate $1.5 million in relief funds to those affected by the December 2021 tornadoes in Western Kentucky. 💰 (NKY Tribune)
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The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show Silent Auction, sponsored by Kentucky Auction House, is live, ft. items from local businesses like Gathered Living, Be More Consulting, Big Blue Pedaler, Southern Sunday + Keeneland. Get your bid in: The auction closes on Sat. July 16 at 9 p.m. (Items can be viewed in-person July 16, 7-9 p.m. at Rolex Tower in the Kentucky Horse Park.)*
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Submit your design (think: graphics, illustrations, paintings, even just margin doodles) that encompass the vibe of LEX for a chance to have it featured on our products from t-shirts to coffee mugs. If your design is selected, we’ll reach out with payment details and next steps.
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