If you have ever wanted to be painted as a LEGO character, wondered how to become the next master builder LEGO artist or even just enjoy looking at LEGO creations, then the BrickUniverse LEGO Fan Convention is an ideal destination for you. The LEGO event is returning to Louisville, at the Kentucky International Convention Center […]
The Explorium of Lexington has several exciting events planned during the month of January. On New Year’s Day admission to the Explorium is free for all during regular hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. On Monday, Jan. 21, admission to the Explorium is free for children in honor of MLK […]
School is out on Monday, Jan. 21 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and downtown Lexington has events to celebrate his life and legacy. The annual Freedom March will begin at 10 a.m. Participants should line up beginning at 9 a.m. inside the corridor of Heritage Hall in the Lexington Center. The march […]
Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, and the whole crew from Nick Jr.’s “Peppa Pig” series will visit EKU’s Center for the Arts this November. Peppa Pig Live! is an action-packed show that features your favorite characters as life-sized puppets and costume characters. This year’s performance of Peppa Pig’s Surprise! will be full of singing, […]
The Living Arts & Science Center will host the 12th annual Day of the Dead Festival on Thursdfay, Nov. 1 to celebrate the rich traditions of the holiday. This family-friendly event, from 5 to 9 p.m., includes hands-on crafts such as decorating sugar skulls, tin ornaments and traditional headdresses; a community altar for photographs of […]
The Bluegrass Youth Ballet kicks off its 15th anniversary season with “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures.” This one-hour performance is based on the true story of Pedro Linares, a Mexican piñata maker. While on his death bed, Linares dreamed that elements of the earth transformed into colorful, strange creatures. After a miraculous recovery, Linares created […]
Former UK basketball player Cameron Mills will deliver the keynote address at the Fayette County Extension Office’s 23rd annual “Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good Life” on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Extension Center at 1140 Harry Sykes Way. Mills, who played on two NCAA championship teams, is a senior management liaison […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre will hold auditions in August for “The Ghosts of Pineville,” which is adapted from the graphic novels by Sara Turner. Show performances will be from Oct. 16 to 21. Auditions for actors 9-18 are Saturday, Aug. 18, 1-3 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 19, 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.; and Monday, Aug. 20, 7-9 […]
FCPS Registration, Orientation Info First-time students can register for Fayette County Public Schools during the remaining registration window, July 24-Aug. 15. The first day of school for the 2018-19 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 15. Registration windows are open 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Parents can register at their child’s assigned school. To find a school […]
YMCA of Central Kentucky’s 14th Annual Kids Triathlon is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7 a.m. at the Beaumont YMCA. All children between the ages of 6 and 14 are invited to participate in the swim, run and bike race. Swimming will take place in the YMCA outdoor pool and the bike and run […]
