Stay in the know about what’s happening in the Bluegrass every weekend! Each Thursday we send out an email with a calendar of events for that weekend. Everything from storytimes, special events, performances and more are included for your convenience. Enter your email below and get started planning your weekly family fun! We do not […]
The word “September” comes from the Latin word septum, meaning seven. September was the seventh month on the Roman calendar, although it is now the ninth month in the Georgian calendar. September is the most common birth month of the year. The first celebration of Labor Day in the U.S. was Sept. 5, […]
Last year we experienced our first “First Day of School.” My daughter began kindergarten and it was an emotional day… for me. She was fine. My mind raced with “first-day jitters.” Would she get lost in that big school? Would she make friends quickly? Would her teacher understand how special my precious little girl is […]
Lexington Children’s Theatre received a $10,000 grant for a new show, “The Ugly Duckling,” which will be staged in December at LCT’s Main Stage. The grant is part of more than $82 million awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts to fund local arts projects across the country. The NEA received 1,728 Art Works […]
Disney’s “The Lion King Jr.” which has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world, will be brought to life at the Woodford Theatre stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 23-25. Characters such as Simba, Scar, Rafiki, Timon, Pumbaa and many more will journey their way from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again […]
By Jason W. Veinot You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You’ve saved, invested, planned and prepared. But what if everything you have learned no longer applies? What if there is a better way? Our world constantly changes. The telephone has moved from your home to your pocket. Hulking black and white TV sets […]
Our 13th annual Writing Contest saw fierce competition between several elementary schools all vying for the $500 cash prize. In the end, Booker T. Washington Elementary had 89% participation, just passing Paint Lick Elementary by a handful of entries. The Lexington Public Library, our Writing Contest partner, hosted a series of Write-a-Thon events over the […]
On Saturday, April 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the YMCA of Central Kentucky is hosting an open house in celebration of YMCA Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. The open house will give families the opportunity to learn more about keeping kids active during the summer […]
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream is bringing Disney’s princess stories and most beloved fairytales to the ice in a sensational live production. This ice spectacular featuring scenes from Tangled, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and The Princess and the Frog, visits Lexington from April 20-23 for eight performances at Rupp Arena. Join Mickey Mouse […]
For Autumn, It’s All Fun and Games School: Dunbar High GRADE: 12 Sport: Basketball Academics: Autumn is a straight-A student with a 4.71 weighted GPA. She scored 31 on the ACT, has taken six A.P. classes and is a National Honor Society member. Parents: Kelly & Greg In fact, “court” is too limiting. Nobody in […]
