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on the cover p6 SHARK TANK, THE SEQUEL It’s always Shark Week for entrepreneur Lori Cheek Cover Photo by Lisa Sciascia

features p5 BIKE MONTH IN THE BLUEGRASS p8 ALL ABOUT MOMS p9 Chrysalis House Celebrates

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How to impress your Mom this Mother’s Day

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SCAN TO WATCH WHAT LEXINGTON HAS BEEN UP TO

UK Maker’s Mark Bottle Release at Liquor Barn

Opening Day, Spring Farmers Market, 2019.

Artist Keith Anderson signs Woodford Reserve Derby bottles at Total Wine. Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show.

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Jake’s Cigar Bar Opening Party

BIKE MONTH

ay is National Bike Month and it is a time where cyclists can celebrate their favorite hobby/sport/exercise together. This national recognition is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and is acknowledged from coast-to-coast. Lexington has become a bike friendly environment and has created trails, clubs, and establishments where likeminded people can go. A very popular event that has gone on for a few years is Bike Lexington Family Fun Ride, where cyclists gather and bike around downtown Lexington. New this year— the ride will be held in Fall 2019. Here is a sampling of trails in the Lexington area where enthusiasts can bike a safer route: • Legacy Trail stretches for 12 miles from the North Side YMCA all the way to the Kentucky Horse Park campgrounds. • Cycling through the Centuries is a trail that takes you through most of the historic places in downtown Lexington such as Hunter-Morgan House, Northside Historic District, Mary Todd Lincoln House, and more. • Believe it or not, but the bicyclists can take the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Visit bourbon distilleries while burning the calories you’ve gained. • Brighton Rail Trail is a paved trail that spans 3.8 miles from Liberty Park to Deer Haven Park. • Liberty Park Trail is 1 mile and links up to the Brighton Rail Trail. It begins right behind Liberty

Elementary and can either end at Man O’War or you can go left and begin the new trial. • Squires Road Trail is 1.3 miles and goes from Summerhill Dr to Squires road. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has listed Bike Safety guidelines for all cyclists to adhere to in order to stay safe: • Obey All Traffic Laws. • Be Predictable. • Stay Alert At All Times. Use your eyes AND ears. • Look Before Turning. • Watch for Parked Cars. • Watch for vehicles coming out of or turning into driveways.

We’re celebrating our 30th birthday with sweet treats — and sweet anniversary specials!

• Alert pedestrians that you are near by saying, “Excuse me,” or, “Passing on your left,” or use a bell or horn. To celebrate Bike Month, here are a few upcoming bike events to check out: • Horsey Hundred (May 25 - May 26) - start at Reid Alumni Gym at Georgetown College and will end in Georgetown. • Kentucky Fundo (May 24 - May 28) - ride through Versailles, Woodford, Georgetown, Paris, and Lexington • Bourbon Country Burn (Sep 27 - Sep 29) - Begin at the Bourbon Base Camp (Kentucky Horse Park) and ride to bourbon distilleries for tastings.

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FEATURE

SHARK TANK, THE SEQUEL It’s always Shark Week for entrepreneur Lori Cheek

Photo by Lisa Sciascia

BY RHONDA REEVES

ive years ago, Kentucky native and UK architecture grad Lori Cheek survived a bloodbath when she pitched her NYC startup, Cheekd, to the Shark Tank panel. The premise of her business was a little bit Match dot com and a little bit craigslist missed connections, but with an in-person twist... Cheek’d subscribers could buy a deck of cards with ice breakers, and a link to their online profile. The way she described it, “Cheek’d bridges the gap between online dating and real-world romance by providing members with physical cards that they can use to entice people from the real world to flirt with them in the virtual world. It’s the 2.0 version of ‘Call Me.’” Cheek poured her heart and soul into the idea, sacrificing amenities like housing and income along the way. She candidly told the sharks she had sold off her designer duds to finance the early days of the venture. (She’d

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worked as an architect for Christian Dior for four years.) The sharks, however, were merciless. “Delusional” was the word Mark Cuban used. Kevin O’Leary wasn’t as nice, telling her she should abandon her hobby and shoot her business, “like a rabid dog.” Barbara Corcoran was gentle but firm, telling Cheek, “you’re the right entrepreneur, but this is the wrong business.” She told us at the time, “When I was standing in front of them and they’d all shut me down, I still knew there was no way I was going to quit.” Her enthusiasm remained undimmed, even when a handful of online haters suggested, post-show, that the bleach (from her hair) had gone to her brain and she was an “idiot” who should go back to Kentucky.

ive years later, she says, “I wasn’t about to give up on my dream, and their rejection only fueled me more to succeed...Since the Shark Tank aired in February of 2014, I found all the missing links in my business from all the years before. We ended up securing over six times the amount I’d sought on the show and I’ve gotten a CTO on board who’s helped facilitate and finance the new face and technology behind the reinvented version of Cheekd.” She recalls, “Barbara gave me the most constructive advice of all of the sharks. I listened to and digested their feedback then instead of giving up, I decided to spin things a bit. Within a month of the show airing, my partner and I decided to sit down and

reinvent everything to reflect my original inspiration — but into something that people would actually be more likely to adopt. We took the Bluetooth route to continue the idea of helping singles make real time/ real life connections.” She explains, “We’ve since pivoted Cheekd into a hyper speed Bluetooth dating app that connects people in real time, versus virtual time. Connections begin in person; Cheekd helps you take the next step and continue the conversation online.” Next up is a spinoff, “Networkd makes inreal-life connections for people looking for business and networking opportunities. The way that people currently network at both small and large events is a disaster. My partner and I have both attended hundreds of events and no one knows who’s who. As a speaker, you have no idea who is

I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is being on a mission where nothing can stop you. It will take twice as long as you’d hoped, cost exceedingly more than you’d ever budgeted and will be more challenging than anything you’ll ever try, but if you give it your all and refuse to give up, you can trust it will be the ride of a lifetime. —UK alum, Lori Cheek in the audience. As an attendee, you have no idea who is sitting next to you, and the networking opportunities are never that fruitful. Our new app will allow attendees to make real life connections at events when someone within their interest (whether it be an investor, a developer or simply just for a networking opportunity) is within Bluetooth radius (30 feet). It’s like LinkedIn but in the real world.”

ven some of the fully funded Shark Tank success stories have gone on to file bankruptcy, and The Wall Street Journal recently reported on several instances

“The way that people currently network at both small and large events is a disaster… No one knows who’s who. As a speaker, you have no idea who is in the audience. As an attendee, you have no idea who is sitting next to you and the networking opportunities are never that fruitful. Our new app will allow attendees to make real life connections at events when someone within their interest (whether it be an investor, a developer or simply just for a networking opportunity) is within Bluetooth radius (30 feet). It’s like LinkedIn but in the real world.” —Lori Cheek on her new app, Networkd

Photo by ABC

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suggesting the show isn’t a net positive for many contestants, “Entrepreneurs who appear on Shark Tank get to prowl for attention and cash. But they can also end up being the prey.” Cheek was one of several of the show’s alums included in the recent WSJ feature. A 2015 rerun of the show prompted a lawsuit from a viewer who said Cheek had stolen his idea. Though dismissed, the lawsuit was later filed again. She says, “It’s still trudging forward although we’ve sent clear evidence that this lawsuit should never have even been filed,” describing the battle as “debilitating and completely distracting from any progress I can make with our business; it’s been the worst two years of my life. When the lawsuit got thrown out the first time, I thought it would be gone forever, but now it’s back a second time and this man (a viewer from a re-airing of my Shark Tank episode) is now suing me for more than $5 million.” She says, “I’m not worried about losing the lawsuit because I have all of

the evidence in the world to prove the truth, but it’s the financial toll that’s tearing me down in the meantime.” Confident she’ll prevail, Cheek still believes in the path and process of entrepreneurship, saying, “Out of the gate, I thought I had gold in my hands. My business was covered in the The New York Times and we even got a call from Oprah Winfrey’s producers wanting an interview with me. Honestly, my journey has become more about the mission than the monetization in the end. Online dating will somehow become more organic with apps that follow in my space with VR and other tech that can help create real life opportunities. I’ve always said whoever can nail this solution to the current digitally infested online dating problem will be the next Zuckerberg. I just hope that someone will ultimately be me one day.” In May, Cheek will be speaking at Microsoft, but she gave us a preview of what she wants to tell young innovators, “Ten years into the entrepreneurial hustle, I’ve learned that entrepreneurship is being on a mission where nothing can stop you. It will take twice as long as you’d hoped, cost exceedingly more than you’d ever budgeted, and will be more challenging than anything you’ll ever try but if you give it your all and refuse to give up, you can trust it will be the ride of a lifetime.”

She says, “from the initial inspiration for Cheek’d in February 2008 to the flash forward eleven years later, Cheekd has been the most powerful thing that’s ever happened to me. Building this business has been an incredible learning experience. I’ve taken a major risk (both financially and mentally) and surrendered my 16-year career in architecture and design, but my heart and mind are in this project every waking moment. I feel like I’m living the American Dream—I’ve given birth to an invention and people all over the world are using our app. It’s the most rewarding feeling.”

BONUS LIGHTNING ROUND

Favorite place to go when you come home to Kentucky? Jack Fry’s Restaurant in Louisville. Favorite thing to eat in Kentucky that you can’t find in NYC? My mother’s banana croquettes! I’ve never seen these things anywhere outside of Kentucky in my life. Name three things in your top right desk drawer right now. A handwritten note from my mother that I had printed on a button that says “Be Strong Today!” a white rabbit’s foot, and a Swiss Army Knife.

Cheek is hosting her 17th Annual KY Derby party in NYC. She encourages attendees to dress for the theme of “Southern Charm.” Derby props include red rose petals and “Talk Derby to me” stickers and fake tattoos that her parents mail to her from Kentucky. She serves Mint Juleps and Bloody Marys (for those who don’t do Bourbon) and guests gamble on several races throughout the day. She says, “It’s truly my favorite day of the year even if I am in NYC. I make it as close to the Kentucky experience for New Yorkers as possible.”

What’s on the top shelf of your refrigerator right now? A dozen eggs, 2 bottles of HealthAde Cayenne Cleanse Kombucha, and a Hershey’s Kiss. Who’s your Derby pick 2019? WIN WIN WIN You’ll know you’ve made it as an entrepreneur when… “you’ve found yourself dedicated to a life building your own dreams instead of getting paid to build someone else’s.”

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FEATURE

All About Moms

Thursday, May 9 at 11:30 am. Luncheon is catered by the Apiary Fine Catering and events with Chef Cooper Vaughn.

Friday May 10

Join the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center on Friday, May 10 starting at 8 am for a celebration of moms, aunts, and grandmothers for breakfast, coffee, juice, and activities.

Saturday May 11

This annual Mother’s Day weekend treasure, Mayfest at Gratz Park, begins on Saturday, May 11 and ends on Sunday, May 12. Enjoy a Mother’s Day luncheon with the Georgetown Street Neighborhood at Douglass Park on Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm.

Sunday May 12

Copper Roux offers Mother’s Day Brunch options on Sunday, May 12 at 10:30 am. (More Mother’s Day dining options at aceweekly.com) Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 but there’s a month of celebrating ahead. Below is a sampling of events and programming (more celebrating and dining options at aceweekly.com).

Saturday May 4

Join the Eastside Library for a Skin Care Saturday to learn how to make Derby style sugar scrub as a gift for Mom on Saturday, May 4 from 11 am until 1 pm.

your own unique cards using Microsoft Publisher at the downtown Library on Sunday, May 5 from 1 pm until 3 pm. Each card should take about 20 minutes to complete, first come, first served. Card-stock provided and for all ages.

Thursday May 9

The 8th Annual Chrysalis House Mother’s Day Luncheon is on

The Children’s Chapel in Christ Church Cathedral are creating gifts for mom’s on Sunday, May 12 at 11 am. Chenault Vineyards in Richmond is celebrating Mother’s Day with a buffet style brunch and lunch on Sunday, May 12 at 11 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm. Bring a mat and relax for Mother’s Day Rooftop yoga at The Kentucky

Sunday May 5

Create a handmade card for Mom, Grandma, or any special lady in your life at Lexington Art League on Sunday, May 5 at noon. Mom & Me Tea Party at Cut and Paste Craft Studio on Sunday, May 5 at 1 pm. Mom and kids will work together to paint a ceramic tea cup planter and saucer and then plant a pretty flower. After painting, there will be cookies and juice. Drop-in to design, print, and fold

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Mayfest at Gratz Park Castle on Sunday, May 12 at 9 am. All levels are welcome. There is also two separate brunch times, one starting at 11 am and the other at 1 pm. Have Mother’s Day lunch at the My Old Kentucky Dinner Train - RJ Corman in Bardstown, KY on Sunday, May 12 at 11:30 am. Bring your Mom (or Mom-to-Be) onto Bluegrass Railroad Museum’s Mother’s Day Train Ride and treat them to a special afternoon. Boarding begins at 1:30 pm for a 2 pm departure. The 90 minute ride includes a stop where passengers can disembark, walk up to the edge of the Young’s High Bridge, and overlook the Kentucky River Palisades. Mother’s Day Cheesecake Takeover at Pivot Brewing is on Sunday, May 12 at 2 pm. There will be a pairing of four cheesecake bites with a flight of four ciders.

Mayfest at Gratz Park

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CHRYSALIS HOUSE CELEBRATES M FORTY YEARS AND A MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION ore than 40 years and counting— that’s how long Chrysalis House has been saving families in the bluegrass.

Chrysalis House provides mental health treatment, case management, domestic violence counseling, computer training, GED tutoring, vocational training and job placement assistance, access to medical care, housing assistance, and children’s services. Chrysalis House specializes in treating pregnant and parenting women, allowing mothers to keep their newborns and toddlers on-site with them while in residential treatment. Helping women achieve the capacity to provide for themselves and their children is the focus of Chrysalis House. In late 2018, Chrysalis House opened its fourth residential treatment facility for women and their children on the Eastern State Hospital campus. The 11,000 square ft. building, will provide a safe, nurturing and aesthetically pleasing environment much like the

other Chrysalis House residential programs. In partnership with the University of Kentucky, College of Nursing, Beyond Birth program Chrysalis will provide specialized services to pregnant and parenting women. The Beyond Birth program is located in the building next to Chrysalis House on the Eastern State Hospital campus allowing for easy access to medical services that are ideal for pregnant and parenting women and children.

Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon

May 9, 2019 11:30 am – 1:00 pm Chrysalis Community Center, 1589 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington

HONOREE: ALICIA HELM MCCORVEY

Perhaps your life would have been dramatically different if a program like Chrysalis House had been available to your or your family member? Join Chrysalis House for a luncheon celebrating mother’s day, mothers in recovery, and all mothers in the Lexington community who work every day to make healthy choices for their families. The Mother’s Day Luncheon will be catered by Apiary Fine Catering and Events, Cooper Vaughan. Transy grad Cooper Vaughan is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu and also an alum of the culinary team at the prestigious Blackberry Farm in Tennessee. Tenor Gregory Turay, accompanied by Dr. Tedrin Blair Lindsay, will provide a musical performance.

HONORING ALICIA MCCORVEY

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This year’s Chrysalis luncheon will honor Alicia Helm McCorvey. Alicia is married to Dr. Everett McCorvey, Professor of Voice at the University of Kentucky. They will celebrate

their 33rd anniversary this month. They have three children: Elizabeth (27) who is a bilingual family therapist in Asheville, NC, Julia (24) who is graduating from Vanderbilt University Divinity School with a Master’s of Theology, and David McCorvey, who will be graduating from Asbury. Music has always been the career goal of Alicia McCorvey’s life, and her major source of joy and entertainment. She sang in church choirs while growing up. After college, she sang in the extra chorus of the Metropolitan Opera of New York for four years and performed with companies such as North Carolina Opera, Greater Miami Opera, Chautauqua Opera (NY) and Aspen Music Festival, to name a few. Alicia has had the pleasure of singing in countries as varied as Spain, Japan, England and Brazil. The Metropolitan Opera is also where she met her husband during a production of “Porgy and Bess.” Locally, some of the venues Alicia has performed with include UK Opera Theater, Woodford Theater, the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, Summerfest and Paragon Music Theater. Performing locally has given her the opportunity to perform some of her favorite roles, such as Carmen, Dolly and Morticia, while taking care of her family.

cCorvey is a founding member of Women and Philanthropy, a group of women whose sole purpose is to raise scholarship funds for University of Kentucky students in need. Every year they raise funds, which are then offered to deserving students who are selected by a rigorous review committee. In 10 years, the W & P group has given more than $2 million to support students who are returning to school or need

help paying for a unique academic opportunity. McCorvey has served on the advisory board of The International Book Group and the board of Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. She currently serves on the board of Mission Lexington, which provides medical, dental, ophthalmology and pharmaceutical care to our underserved population. She is also a new member of the University of Kentucky Libraries Advisory Committee. Some of the charities that she supports include Central Music Academy, the YMCA summer camp program, Music for Mission at First Presbyterian Church, The Hope Center, Lexington Humane Society, and KET. The McCorveys have endowed a vocal studio at the Schmidt Vocal Arts Center at the University of Kentucky and been the major contributor to a board room at the Northside Branch of the Lexington Public Library, in honor of her librarian father.

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AROUND THE CORNER JUN 1

Southland Street Fair

JUN 1

Paul McCartney

JUN 2

Kenwick Bungalow Tour

JUN 6

Festival of the Bluegrass

JUN 16

Wine & Vine Festival

JUL 25

Lexington Restaurant Week

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HOME Home Buyers Expo, 10 am, Fayette Mall (thru Sunday)

HG May Day Festival, 4

pm, Kentucky Native Cafe

READ Bobbie Ann

Mason’s birthday with University Press of Kentucky, 6 pm, 21c Museum Hotel

thu

TNL The Ranahans, 5 pm, Cheapside Park CAUSE

Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala, 6 pm, Donamire Farms

READ Author E.L. James

(50 Shades) signs her new book, The Mister, 7 pm, Joseph-Beth Booksellers

Day Festival, 9 am, Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)

ART Luminous: Carolyn Young Hisel, A 50 Year Retrospective, 10 am, Headley-Whitney Museum of Art

HAPPY DERBY DAY! RACE Derby Day Party at Keeneland

RACE Derby Day, 9 am, Red Mile EAT Derby Day Breakfast

at Waveland, 10 am, Waveland State Historical Site

STAGE The Sound of

7 pm, Hyatt Regency Lexington Downtown

Marathon, 10 am, Farish Theater

Center for the Arts

CAUSE Legacy Ball 2019,

7 pm, Palmers Fresh Grill

Music, 7:30 pm, EKU

HORSE Oaks

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Night Market, 6 pm, Bryan Avenue

DANCE May Salsa Night,

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2019

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SHOP

HORSE Derby Eve Soiree, MOVIE Star Wars Movie

8 pm, Woodford Reserve Room at Kroger Field

July 25th thru August 4th

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

EAT Brunch & Bibelots,

10 am, Headley-Whitney Museum

MUSIC Spring Concert

“Worlds Beyond”, 3 pm, Lexington Opera House

LIT Scholastic

Book Fair Warehouse Sale, Lexington Convention Center (thru Thursday)

WOODSONGS Chuck

Wagon Gang and The Small Glories, 7 pm, Lyric Theatre

BIZ Drink & Link, 5:30 pm, Fusion Brewing LIT Socrates

Cafe, 6:30 pm, Lexington Central Library

BALL Kentucky baseball

vs. Indiana, 7 pm, Kentucky Proud Park

STAGE On the Verge presents A Doll’s House, Brand-Barrow House

GAMES BreakoutHunt

2019, 5 pm, Breakout Games

RUN/WALK The Great

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LIT Author

Reading and Signing with Christopher Kelder, 6 pm, Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning CAUSE Night of Stars, 6:30 pm, Embassy Suites Lexington/UK Coldstream

DRINK

Lexington Craft Beer Week is May 10 through May 19

FEST The Bluegrass

Birding Festival, 6 pm, McConnell Springs Park

CONCERT P!nk, 7:30 pm, Rupp Arena

Cake Race 5K/1M, 4 pm, Keeneland

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Visit

TNL Honeychild 5 pm, Cheapside Park

DRINK Beer and Bourbon Trivia, 7 pm, Goodfella’s (distillery district)

EAT

Winchell’s and West 6th Kentucky Barbeque Beer Dinner, 6:30 pm, Winchell’s

PETS

Bluegrass Classic Sheepdog Trial, 6 am, Masterson Station Park

TNL Paul Childers 5 pm, Cheapside Park

SHOP Purses Pouts & Pearls 2019, 6 pm, Hilton Lexington / Downtown

RUN/WALK

3rd Annual Bluegrass River Run, 7 am, Fort Boonesborough State Park

RUN/WALK Central

Kentucky Heart Walk, 8 am, Keeneland

DANCE Lexington Rotary presents Dancing with the Lexington Stars 2019, 6 pm, Marriott Griffin Gate

FEST

Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, 9 am, Masterson Station Park (thru

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! Visit

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DRINK Beer and Bourbon Trivia, 7 pm, Goodfella’s (distillery district)

FAIR MayFest wraps up

EAT

Bluegrass Classic Sheepdog Trial, 6 am, Masterson Station Park

FILM Cult Movie Series:

DRINK West Sixth Beer

Little Shop of Horrors,

today, Gratz Park

PETS

Winchell’s and West 6th Kentucky Barbeque Beer Dinner, 6:30 pm, Winchell’s

6:30 pm, Farish Theater (downtown library)

Cocktail Competition, 7 pm, Goodfella’s (distillery district)

JAZZ Big Band and

TNL Paul Childers 5 pm, Cheapside Park

FILM Lunafest Lexington: CAUSE Brews, Boots, Short Film Festival, 6:30 pm, Kentucky Theater

FILM Filmslang presents: Bluegrass Shorts, 7 pm, Farish Theater

Jazz: MetroGnomes, 7 pm, MoonDance Amphitheater

SHOP Purses Pouts & Pearls 2019, 6 pm, Hilton Lexington / Downtown

MUSIC Troubadour

Concert Series: Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native, 7:30 pm, Kentucky Castle

FEST

Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, 9 am, Masterson Station Park (thru Sunday)

and Beats benefiting KVC Kentucky, 6 pm, FasigTipton

ART Francisco’s Farm Art Fair, 10 am

LAKESIDE LIVE Opening Night: Lauren Mink, 7 pm, Lexington Green

DRINK Pro-Am Brew Off, 11 am, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

EAT Taste of the Bluegrass PETS Fido Fest, noon, benefiting God’s Pantry, 7 pm, Keeneland

The Summit at Fritz Farm

ART An Inspired Evening

To Hazard, 7 pm, Lexington Green

with Jim Gray, 7 pm, UK Art Museum fundraiser

LAKESIDE LIVE Halfway

CRAFT BEER WEEK: FRIDAY, MAY 10 THROUGH SUNDAY, MAY 19 BIZ Alltech

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Ideas ONE19 Conference, 8 am, Rupp Arena (thru May 21)

TALK Randolph Paul

Runyon discusses The Mentelles, 3 pm, Eastside Library

DRINK Lexington

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FILM Lexington Film

MOVIES Family Movie Marathon, 10 am, Lexington Central Library

Classic Films: Some Like It Hot, 1 pm, Beaumont Library

League presents: Fort Maria, 7 pm, Farish Theater (downtown library)

Bourbon Academy Master Class, 5 pm, Beyond the Barrel

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MOVIES Cult Movie Series: The Breakfast Club, 6:30 pm, Farish Theater (downtown library)

BIZ 20th Annual Business and Leadership Conference, 8:30 am, Women Leading Kentucky FILM Summer Classics: Purple Rain, 1:30 pm

and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

TNL

The Big Maracas 5 pm, Cheapside Park

BIKE Ladies Thirsty Thursday Night Ride, 5:30 pm, Bicycle Face COOK Cookbook Club: Potluck at the Library, 6 pm, Central Library

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Horsey Hundred, 3 pm Georgetown College (thru Sunday)

ART Art Festival, noon, McConnell Springs Park

DANCE Cuban Dinner &

LAKESIDE LIVE

LAKESIDE LIVE Zack Attack + the Throwbacks, 7 pm, Lexington Green

MUSIC Lexington

Salsa Dancing on the Roof, 6 pm, Kentucky Castle

JAZZ Big Band and Jazz: Young at Heart Big Band, 7 pm, MoonDance Amphitheater

is Rocky Horror Picture Show, Kentucky Theatre

TRIVIA Game of Thrones

U-Pick Lavender Festival, 10 am, Lavender in Bloom (Georgetown)

FEST 10th annual Blues

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FILM Film Screening: MEMORIAL DAY Visit aceweekly.com to see what’s open and what’s closed for the holiday.

FILM

Driving Miss Daisy, 6:30

TNL

6:30 pm, Farish Theater (downtown library)

pm, Farish Theater

Superfecta 5 pm, Cheapside Park

JAZZ Big Band and Jazz:

FILM Summer Classics: Stagecoach, 1:30 pm

JAMBOREE Southland

Labyrinth,

Bluegrass Area Jazz Ambassadors, 7 pm, MoonDance Amphitheater

Between the Bridges, noon, Proud Mary BBQ

The Skeleton Twins, 2 pm, Farish Theater (downtown library)

MOVIES

Cult Movie Series:

Singers 60th Anniversary Season, 7:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

MOVIE Midnight Movie

Trivia, 8 pm, Edley’s BarB-Que

FLOWER

Nvrmnd: A Throwback to the 90s, 7 pm, Lexington Green

and 7:15 pm, Kentucky Theater

Jamboree on a new night this season, 7 pm, MoonDance

LAKESIDE LIVE Brother

Smith, 7 pm, Lexington Green

CONCERT Hunter Hayes, 7 pm, Manchester Hall FAIR St. Elizabeth Ann

Seton Country Fair (thru the weekend) The first funnel cake of the season may officially be consumed.

NEWS

Saturday May 18

Big Green Egg: EGGhead Appreciation Event with Lyles BBQ, noon, Housewarmings.

Agave & Rye (out of Covington) is opening a new location in Fayette Mall in the former Newk’s location. It will be open for lunch and dinner and expect later hours on the weekends. Set to open in June of this year.

Cellar Bar & Grille hosts a kick off summer patio concert with music, food, drinks specials, shopping area, and games on Saturday, May 18 at noon.

The ownership of Al’s Bar changed hands in April. New owners Seth Brewer (Enoteca) and Tim Small, are both Northsiders who have experience in bars and restaurants. Romany Road residents languishing in a food desert since the closing of their neighborhood Kroger will be getting a neighborhood farmers’ market, expected to be open on Wednesday mornings, beginning May 15, at Apostles Anglican Church (located across from Cathedral of Christ the King).

Sunday May 19

Chuy’s opened in Hamburg on Alysheba Way. First Watch relocated from the corner of Richmond Road and Man O’ War, joining LaRosa’s Pizzeria (also opening in May), next to Skyline Chili. The Human Bean, a national coffee chain, is building a location on Harrodsburg Road. The legendary Hunan on Southland Dr. has been demolished. The second location of LaRosa’s Pizzeria is expected to open in that location later this year. Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe on Southland Drive celebrated 3 years. The first Which Wich sandwich shop opened on Abigail Way off Leestown Road.

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse is now open on Vine.

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Amazon Prime users can now have groceries from Whole Foods delivered to their door. Delivering in Lexington and surrounding areas (Midway, Fayette/Scott County line, Fayette/ Clark County line, and the Kentucky river).

EVENTS Sunday May 5

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 1 to 11 pm, Winchell’s.

Wednesday May 8

Join the Farmers Market outside Honeywood in The Summit every Wednesday through August for fresh produce, entertainment, and more, 4 pm until 7 pm.

6th Annual Beer Cheese Competition, 1 pm, Country Boy Brewing (Georgetown).

Thursday May 23

Join the downtown Lexington Public Library for the ultimate potluck. Participants will pick a recipe from Ina Garten/Barefoot Contessa’s Cook Like A Pro to cook and share at book club meeting. Potluck is on Thursday, May 23 at 6 pm.

Tuesday May 14

Winchell’s is having a Local Kentucky BBQ Dinner with West Sixth Brewery on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.

Thursday May 16

West Sixth Brewing teams up with Smithtown and guest chef Sherry Hall for a Vegan Beer Dinner on Thursday, May 16 at 6:45 pm.

Friday May 17

Taste of the Bluegrass benefiting God’s Pantry, 7 pm, Keeneland.

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NEWS Jim Beam has announced a $5 million donation to the University of Kentucky so they can create a new institute designed to teach the next generation of distillers.

EVENTS Thursday May 2

The Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala is Thursday, May 2 at Donamire Farms. From 6 to 8 pm enjoy a Silent Auction and Wine Pouring to benefit Lexington Cancer Foundation. Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer are Auction Chairs. Master Distiller of Town Branch Distilling, Mark Coffman, will be at Total Wine in Hamburg for a bottle signing on Thursday, May 2nd from 4 pm until 6 pm. The 2nd Annual Run for the Rosé at Liquor Barn in Beaumont is Thursday, May 2 at 6 pm.

Sunday May 5

The 5th and final bottle of the Maker’s Mark UK Themed bottle series honors Coach Calipari with the 2012 Championship team. This series started in 2016 with an image honoring the 1978 NCAA Championship team. The bottle was released in April with a signing at Keeneland. Woodford Reserve revealed its celebrated annual Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cup. Etched on the cup are the Twin Spires and barrels prominently displayed on the sides. The cups also feature a bottle of Woodford Reserve, tying together the ingredients needed for the Kentucky Derby. The original grandstand at Churchill Downs is the inspiration for the scrollwork.

Lexington Diner Kegs & Eggs Country Roads brunch tour visits three craft breweries on Sunday, May 5 at 11 am.

Thursday May 9

A tasting with Jimmy Russell, Master Distiller of Wild Turkey, at Whiskey Bear on Thursday, May 9 at 7 pm. He will share his experiences and guide guests through a selection of Russell’s Reserve whiskeys.

Friday May 10

Lexington Craft Beer Week runs Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 19. At various locations around Lexington, beer lovers can find special events, beer dinners, tap takeovers, and new releases.

Total Wine opened in the former Hamburg Gordman’s location. Scan the QR Code to watch a video of their Grand Opening.

Sunday May 12

Pivot Brewing has a Mother’s Day Cheesecake Takeover on Sunday, March 12 at 2 pm. They are pairing four cheesecake bites with a flight of four ciders.

Wednesday May 15

West Sixth Brewing and Goodfella’s Distillery team up for a Beer Cocktail Competition. The mixology specialists at Goodfellas each picked a West Sixth beer and crafted a signature Beer Cocktail. You decide who’s is best. Wednesday, May 15 at 7 pm, Goodfella’s (distillery district).

Friday May 17

Taste of the Bluegrass is Friday, May 17 at 7 pm, Keene Barn at Keeneland, benefiting God’s Pantry.

Saturday May 18

The Lexington Brewing Co. Pro-Am Brewfest competition is Saturday, May 18 at 11 am at Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co.

Sunday May 19

Walk through the key process elements of making bourbon in a Lexington Bourbon Academy Master Class. 5 pm, Beyond the Barrel.

AROUND THE CORNER Saturday June 15

The Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest is Saturday, June 15 from 1 to 9 pm at R.J. Corman Railroad Group in Nicholasville, KY. Enjoy wineries from across the state, tastings, crafts, food , and live music.

Sunday June 23

Join the mixologists of Lockbox as they lead guests through a riff on James Bond’s famous Vesper martini, The Big Lebowski’s White Russian, and a couple of surprises, Sunday, June 23 at 2:30 pm. For restaurant advertising, call Ace Advertising at 859.225.4889 ext229 or email ads@aceweekly.com.

Saturday, June 15th RJ Corman Grounds • Nicholasville, KY

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FOOD by Tom Yates

PUFFS AND PANSIES FOR MOTHER’S DAY BY TOM YATES

or years, I made the 300 mile round trip trek to my grandmother’s house to plant pansies for her on Mother’s Day. I’d load up the bed of my Ford Ranger with flats of multicolored pansies and ramble the back roads of Kentucky until I reached her farm, the very farm I grew up on years earlier. After scrubbing her weathered, chipped, and cracked clay pots, I packed them full for ultimate impact before maneuvering the heavy pots around her front porch for optimal country road curb appeal. When the dirt settled, I’d wash up and join her at the kitchen table for a short visit over warm chess pie and sweet iced tea before heading home. Even with cheery colors, the pansies certainly weren’t showstoppers. They were barely tall enough to peek over the planters and flutter in the afternoon breezes. We both knew their delicate nature would succumb to the heat of summer. But, that wasn’t the point. They brought us together on Mother’s Day and made my grandmother happy. So, was the long drive worth the trouble for a few potted flowers and brief visit? Driving away and watching her wave goodbye as her image slowly disappeared from my rear view mirror made every single mile worthwhile. And, there was pie. How much trouble is too much

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trouble? On Mother’s Day, it’s in the eye of the beholder. Spring Asparagus Tart With Smoked Salmon To puff or not to puff. Store bought puff pastry is dependable, fabulous, and a very good thing. With very simple ingredients (flour,water, butter, salt) and a lot of rolling, scratch made puff pastry is a doable labor of love. Roll. Fold. Chill. Repeat.

Classically, puff pastry is made by wrapping a simple dough around a block of butter, rolling it out, folding it into itself, chilling, and repeating the process six times to achieve a laminated dough with over 1000 layers. Working with a block of butter is the tedious hurdle that makes it intimidating. Skip the hurdle. There are also gorgeous varieties of gravlax, lox, and smoked salmon available at the market. But, what the

heck, it’s very simple to pull off. Why not go all in and cure a little salmon? Although a variety of ingredients can be added to the curing process (dill, juniper berries, gin, aquivat, fennel, spices), I kept it very basic. I mixed 2 cups sugars with 1 cup kosher salt. After drying off a beautiful 1 pound sockeye salmon filet, I brushed the flesh with 2 tablespoons vodka and placed the filet over fresh parsley sprigs and half of the sugar/salt combo. After covering the filet with the remaining cure and sprigs of parsley, I wrapped the salmon in parchment paper, sealed the salmon in plastic wrap, and slid it into the refrigerator to cure. After 48 hours, I rinsed the salt and sugar away from the salmon, patted it dry, wrapped it in plastic wrap, and tucked the cured (or cold smoked) salmon into refrigerator. Working on a floured board, I rolled the pastry into a large rectangle and used a straight edged ruler to cut it into a 14”x 5” slender rectangle. After carefully scoring a 1/2” border on the inside of all four sides of the pastry to help the borders puff, I added a few squiggles from rolled out leftover dough scraps, brushed the pastry with an egg wash (one beaten egg with a splash of water), docked the pastry with the tines of a fork, and slid it into a preheated 400 degree oven to par bake for 10 minutes. Before it poofed, I pulled it from the oven, poked down the slightly puffed base and brushed the base with a thin layer of dijon mustard. After scattering

freshly grated gruyere cheese over the mustard, I nestled pencil thin spring asparagus into the cheese, drizzled the asparagus with good extra virgin olive oil, and slid the tart back into the oven for 20 minutes. When the pastry puffed and turned golden brown, I pulled it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before finishing with thin slices of the smoked salmon, flaky sea salt, and Elmwood Stock pea shoots splashed with lemon juice and olive oil. The pastry shattered and scattered bits of flaky crumbs throughout the simple tart. Enveloped by the nutty cheese, the slight earthy undertones of the delicate asparagus countered the tangy bite from the dijon, the silky salinity of the salmon, and the bright acidity of the perky pea shoots. Mother’s Day. Worth every bit of trouble.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY By Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): “How prompt we are to satisfy the hunger and thirst of our bodies,” wrote Henry David Thoreau. “How slow to satisfy the hunger and thirst of our souls!” Your first assignment in the coming days, Aries, is to devote yourself to quenching the hunger and thirst of your soul with the same relentless passion that you normally spend on giving your body the food and drink it craves. This could be challenging. You may be less knowledgeable about what your soul thrives on than what your body loves. So your second assignment is to do extensive research to determine what your soul needs to thrive. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I invite you to explore the frontiers of what’s possible for you to experience and accomplish. One exercise that might help: visualize specific future adventures that excite you. Examples? Picture yourself parasailing over the Mediterranean Sea near Barcelona, or working to help endangered sea turtles in Costa Rica, or giving a speech to a crowded auditorium on a subject you will someday be an expert in. The more specific your fantasies, the better. Your homework is to generate at least five of these visions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “We must choose between the pain of having to transcend oppressive circumstances, or the pain of perpetual unfulfillment within those oppressive circumstances,” writes mental health strategist Paul John Moscatello. We must opt for “the pain of growth or the pain of decay,” he continues. We must either “embrace the tribulations of realizing our potential, or consent to the slow suicide in complacency.” That’s a bit melodramatic, in my opinion. Most of us do both; we may be successful for a while in transcending oppressive circumstances, but then temporarily lapse back into the pain of unfulfillment. However, there are times when it makes sense to think melodramatically. And I believe now is one of those times for you. In the coming weeks, I hope you will set in motion plans to transcend at least 30 percent of your oppressive circumstances. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You Cancerians can benefit from always having a fertility symbol somewhere in your environment: an icon or image that reminds you to continually refresh your relationship with your own abundant creativity; an inspiring talisman or toy that keeps you alert to the key role your fecund imagination can and should play in nourishing your quest to live a meaningful life; a provocative work of art that spurs you to always ask for more help and guidance from the primal source code that drives you to reinvent yourself. So if you don’t have such a fertility symbol, I invite you to get one. If you do, enhance it with a new accessory. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In my horoscopes, I often speak to you about your personal struggle for liberation and your efforts to express your soul’s code with ever-more ingenuity and completeness. It’s less common that I address your sacred obligation to give back to life for all that life has given to you. I only infrequently discuss how you might engage in activities to help your community or work for the benefit of those less fortunate than you. But now is one of those times when I feel moved to speak of these matters. You are in a phase of your astrological cycle when it’s crucial to perform specific work in behalf of a greater good. Why crucial? Because your personal well-being in the immediate future depends in part on your efforts to intensify your practical compassion. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “We are whiplashed between an arrogant overestimation of ourselves and a servile underestimation of ourselves,” writes educator Parker Palmer. That’s the bad news, Virgo. The good news is that you are in prime position to escape from the whiplash. Cosmic forces are conspiring with your eternal soul to coalesce a well-

balanced vision of your true value that’s free of both vain misapprehensions and self-deprecating delusions. Congrats! You’re empowered to understand yourself with a tender objectivity that could at least partially heal lingering wounds. See yourself truly! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The country of Poland awards medals to couples that have stayed married for 50 years. It also gives out medals to members of the armed forces who have served for at least thirty years. But the marriage medal is of higher rank, and is more prestigious. In that spirit, I’d love for you to get a shiny badge or prize to acknowledge your devoted commitment to a sacred task whether that commitment is to an intimate alliance, a noble quest, or a promise to yourself. It’s time to reward yourself for how hard you’ve worked and how much you’ve given. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpio poet Sylvia Plath wrote, “I admit I desire, / Occasionally, some backtalk / From the mute sky.” You’ll be wise to borrow the spirit of that mischievous declaration. Now is a good time to solicit input from the sky, as well as from your allies and friends and favorite animals, and from every other source that might provide you with interesting feedback. I invite you to regard the whole world as your mirror, your counselor, your informant. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In January 1493, the notorious pirate and kidnapper Christopher Columbus was sailing his ship near the land we now call the Dominican Republic. He spotted three creatures he assumed were mermaids. Later he wrote in his log that they were “not half as beautiful as they are painted [by artists].” We know now that the “mermaids” were actually manatees, aquatic mammals with flippers and paddle-shaped tails. They are in fact quite beautiful in their own way, and would only be judged as homely by a person comparing them to mythical enchantresses. I trust you won’t make a similar mistake, Sagittarius. Evaluate everything and everyone on their own merits, without comparing them to something they’re not. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I want what we all want,” writes novelist Jonathan Lethem. “To move certain parts of the interior of myself into the exterior world, to see if they can be embraced.” Even if you haven’t passionately wanted that lately, Capricorn, I’m guessing you will soon. That’s a good thing, because life will be conspiring with you to accomplish it. Your ability to express yourself in ways that are meaningful to you and interesting to other people will be at a peak. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Using algorithms to analyze 300 million facts, a British scientist concluded that April 11, 1954 was the most boring day in history. A Turkish man who would later become a noteworthy engineer was born that day, and Belgium staged a national election. But that’s all. With this noneventful day as your inspiration, I encourage you to have fun reminiscing about the most boring times in your own past. I think you need a prolonged respite from the stimulating frenzy of your daily rhythm. It’s time to rest and relax in the sweet luxury of nothingness and emptiness. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): *The Blue Room* is a famous Picasso painting from 1901. Saturated with blue hues, it depicts a naked woman taking a bath. More than a century after its creation, scientists used X-rays to discover that there was an earlier painting beneath The Blue Room and obscured by it. It shows a man leaning his head against his right hand. Piscean poet Jane Hirshfield says that there are some people who are “like a painting hidden beneath another painting.” More of you Pisceans fit that description than any other sign of the zodiac. You may even be like a painting beneath a painting beneath a painting to a depth of five or more paintings. Is that a problem? Not necessarily. But it is important to be fully aware of the existence of all the layers. Now is a good time to have a check-in.

Academic Advisor (Lexington, KY). Advise students, both domestic and intl, re any and all academically-related issues for College of Education, providing info on course selection and registration, interpretation of college policies and degree reqts, and assistance in identifying skills, interests, and career options. Master’s Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or closely related. In depth knowledge of university academic progs and policies, FERPA rqts, student orientation, university and regulatory rqts for intl and domestic students. CV to Blake Bedingfield, University of Kentucky, Joe Craft Center, 338 Lexington Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506-0604. Chubu Trading Inc., DBA Tachibana, seeks President in Lexington, KY. Duties incl: Mng’g 2 restaurants in Lexington, KY & Evansville, IN; Respons. For overall mgmt & bus. performance, quality, & health & safety of each restaurant. Position req’s 6% domestic travel. Must have 5 yrs of exp in Restaurant industry. Must have following skills: Exp in mng’g: entire bus. performance of a restaurant; quality of srvc of a restaurant; quality of food served of a restaurant; the health & safety of a restaurant, incl implementing health & safety precautions. Exp in overseeing food preparation process. Exp in mng’g size of

servings. Exp in overseeing ordering of food & drink supplies. Exp in overseeing ordering of restaurant equipment. Exp in overseeing maintenance of equipment, such as refrigerator, freezer, & stove equipment. Exp in hiring & firing staff. Exp in training staff in cooking & serving. Exp in supervising daily staff activities. Exp in liaising w/ suppliers & vendors. Exp in conducting admin. & HR activities. Exp in reviewing, anlyz’g, & mng’g budget of restaurant bus. Exp in planning & reviewing restaurant menus. Exp in conducting promotion & mrkting of restaurant bus. Exp in dvlping performance improvement plans to increase profitability of restaurant. Fluency in Japanese & English. Employer will accept any amount of exp in skills above. To apply, write job code PCTIT19 on your resume & email it to d.suzuki@vuteqky.com. Resume must ref. job code PCTIT19. Health Services Researcher sought by American Board of Family Medicine, Inc. in Lexington, KY to work with a dynamic research team and report on original research that advances the mission of ABFM. Must be able to travel in order to attend conferences to present research findings, training for improvement of knowledge, and meeting with research collaborators. Apply @ www.JobPostingToday.com, REF# 37411.

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PETS

EVENTS

prizes, bouncy house, petting zoo, and more on Saturday, May 18 at 1 pm.

Saturday May 4

Southern Barker hosts a Derby Hat Contest on May 4 starting at noon.

Sunday May 5

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY, celebrates the 15th annual Homecoming Event on Sunday, May 5 from 1 to 5 pm. Guests will enjoy silent and live auctions, music and tours.

Thursday May 9

There is a Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Douglass Park on Thursday, May 9 starting at 6 pm.

Friday May 17

The Lexington Humane Society has a Mega Adopt-A-Thon at PetSmart Hamburg, starting on Friday, May 17 and lasting until May 19.

Saturday May 18

The Central Kentucky Veterinary Center hosts Festival of the Pet with

The Summit at Fritz Farm partners with Lexington Humane Society to host the 2nd Annual Fido Fest on Saturday, May 18 at noon.

Sunday May 19

Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation hosts their 2019 Run for the Paws on Sunday, May 19 at 5 pm.

Saturday May 25

The Woodford Humane Society annual Woodford Wag Dog Walk is on Saturday, May 25 at 9 am. There’s an adoption event at the Pet Valu in Chevy Chase on Saturday, May 25 at 11 am.

Saturday June 8

The Mutt Strutt, benefiting Lexington Humane Society, is Saturday, June 8 starting at 8 am at Keeneland.

Anu, a year-old golden retriever service dog in training, is one of several dogs that will be crossing the graduation stage with their student handlers. Pictured is Anu and handler Abby Sheeler

Pet Pick

Toby

2 years old 80lbs Pit Bull Mix

DOG WALK FOR A CAUSE!

Toby looks pretty tough at first glance, but this boy is a total softie at heart! He’s got one of those outgoing, goofy personalities that just can’t help but put a smile on your face. Toby is already house trained and gets along with every person he meets...although we’re not sure he knows how big he is, so be ready for tackle-hugs and a very full lap every time you hit the sofa! He would prefer a home where he’s the only dog. Come meet Toby at our Adoption Center today or call 859.873.5491 to find out more about him! Photo by Regi Goffinet

Ace Weekly and the Woodford Humane Society remind you to spay and neuter your pets.

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HOME & GARDEN

great finds.

great prices.

The Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show

Compost Carpool National Composting Awareness Week is May 5 through May 11. To recognize this particular week, Seedleaf is publicizing its work in collecting food scraps from 35 Lexington restaurants and households to turn into compost. This is a new service for homeowners who want to reduce food waste going into landfills. Seedleaf services can pick up food waste once or twice a month, depending on the amount.

EVENTS Wednesday May 1

Home Buyers EXPO at Fayette Mall begins Wednesday, May 1 and last until May 5.

Saturday May 4

The Arboretum hosts Salad Container Garden on Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of container gardening and plant and take home your own salad garden.

Tuesday May 7

How do you feel about Accessory Dwelling Units (granny flats? Motherin-law cottages?) Discuss. 2 pm, Lexington Senior Center. Join Michler’s Florist, Greenhouses, and Garden Design every Tuesday at 5:30 pm in the Potting Shed to learn and discuss all things plants, gardens, and food from local experts.

great cause.

Saturday May 11

The Down to Earth Garden Club annual plant sale community fundraiser at Woodland Christian Church is on Saturday, May 11 at 9 am. The Arboretum hosts a spring plant exchange where garden enthusiasts can exchange plants, blubs, pots, and accessories. Saturday, May 11 at 9 am. Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show is May 11 and 12. Shop vintage furniture, decor, and accessories.

Help build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter when you shop. Visit our two Lexington locations: 817 Winchester Road I 451 Southland Drive lexingtonrestore.com I 859.252.2224

The Bluegrass Iris Society hosts their annual show with info about iris care and culture at Lexington Green Mall, Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm.

Wednesday May 15

Enjoy a Kentucky Children’s Garden Tour at The Arboretum on Wednesday, May 15 at 6 pm.

Saturday May 18

Come build your own small raised bed and learn the basics of vegetable gardening with Bluegrass Greensource on Saturday, May 18 at 10 am.

Wednesday May 22

Seedleaf and Good Foods Co-op partner to present Compost 101 to share information on how to take care of home composting. Class is May 22 at 6 pm, at Good Foods on Southland.

Sunday June 2

Save the Date for the Kenwick Bungalow Tour — offering a behind the scenes glimpse into one of Lexington’s most charming neighborhoods, and a quick study in architecture.

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28-Mar-19.................2116 CURTISWOOD DR................$157,400 05-Apr-19..................1900 SPRING STATION DR............$156,000 22-Mar-19.................117 BROWN AVE...........................$155,000 27-Mar-19.................389 HERMITAGE DR......................$155,000 08-Mar-19.................269 E LOUDON AVE.......................$151,000

40504 20-Mar-19.................1885 DUNKIRK DR........................$445,000 15-Mar-19.................2057 FALLON RD...........................$300,000 15-Mar-29.................2060 FALLON DR...........................$294,900 18-Mar-19.................1725 BUCKNER CT........................$245,000 29-Mar-19.................1820 YORKTOWN RD....................$199,000 28-Mar-19.................868 PINKNEY DR...........................$195,000 29-Mar-19.................858 ASTER RD................................$175,500 15-Mar-19.................1020 PINE BLOOM DR..................$170,500 04-Apr-19..................2210 ALEXANDRIA DR...................$170,000 29-Mar-19.................1058 DUNCAN AVE.......................$165,000 04-Apr-19..................2216 JASMINE DR........................$165,000 20-Mar-19.................2125 VIOLET RD.............................$156,000 22-Mar-19.................807 CHERYL LN..............................$149,000

40509 01-Mar-19.................3721 HORSEMINT TRL..................$500,000 15-Mar-19.................2421 PASCOLI PL...........................$479,900 15-Mar-19.................2533 FLYING EBONY DR...............$470,000 27-Mar-19.................3212 KETTERING CT.......................$452,500 27-Mar-19.................2348 CORONEO LN.......................$450,802 02-Apr-19..................664 COVINGTON DR.....................$440,000 15-Mar-19.................2384 ROCKMINSTER RD...............$429,000 29-Mar-19.................1828 CATTLE PATH.........................$371,697 15-Mar-19.................1045 SAWGRASS CV.....................$365,900 13-Mar-19.................241 RICHARDSON PL....................$362,500 22-Feb-19..................2005 COVINGTON DR...................$359,638 04-Apr-19..................4141 TRADITION WAY...................$348,500 22-Mar-19.................289 JANE BRIGGS AVE..................$344,000 19-Mar-19.................VILLAGE GREEN AVE......................$340,000 26-Mar-19.................1985 COVINGTON DR...................$336,534 22-Mar-19.................4660 MARLBERRY PL....................$325,000 01-Mar-19.................1004 HADDRELL PT.......................$315,000 01-Apr-19..................3592 STOLEN HORSE TRCE...........$310,000 15-Mar-19.................780 ANDOVER VILLAGE DR...........$293,150 19-Feb-19..................2441 GOOSEBERRY CIR................$293,000 28-Mar-19.................3236 ROYAL TROON RD................$289,500 18-Mar-19.................3201 SCOTTISH TRCE....................$275,000 01-Apr-19..................2225 ICE HOUSE WAY...................$265,000 15-Mar-19.................786 SPYGLASS LN..........................$263,000 18-Mar-19.................445 LANARKSHIRE PL...................$260,000 29-Mar-19.................529 HUNTERSKNOLL PL................$260,000 14-Mar-19.................404 LANARKSHIRE PL...................$253,000 11-Dec-18..................1901 FALLING LEAVES LN.............$245,000 14-Mar-19.................1128 BRICK HOUSE LN.................$237,500 01-Apr-19..................3312 HIBERNIA PASS....................$234,000 29-Mar-19.................991 STAR SHOOT PKWY................$230,000 05-Apr-19..................2856 MAHALA LN..........................$228,000

40505 18-Mar-19.................280 SWIGERT AVE..........................$447,500 20-Mar-19.................101 FORSTON AVE.........................$445,000 20-Mar-19.................1065 MEADOW LN........................$445,000 20-Mar-19.................1403 SUNCREST AVE.....................$445,000 28-Mar-19.................1873 GOODPASTER WAY..............$455,000 15-Mar-19.................2177 PATCHEN LAKE LN...............$421,670 27-Mar-19.................307 MARIEMONT DR....................$289,800 29-Mar-19.................1800 OLD PARIS RD......................$229,000 25-Mar-19.................1731 BLUE RIDGE DR....................$205,000 22-Mar-19.................745 STATESMAN WAY....................$169,900 13-Mar-19.................1825 BARWICK DR........................$169,000 28-Feb-19..................1737 WOODLARK AVE..................$165,000 11-Mar-19.................1720 BLUE RIDGE DR....................$161,640 21-Mar-19.................1774 BRYAN STATION RD.............$160,000 01-Apr-19..................712 ZORN CT..................................$160,000 05-Apr-19..................540 CANE RUN RD........................$160,000 29-Mar-19.................2153 WILKES WAY.........................$158,000

40507 27-Mar-19.................350 E SHORT ST UNIT 225.............$280,000 40508 04-Apr-19..................625 W SHORT ST.........................$1,160,000 19-Mar-19.................621 BOONESBORO AVE................$406,000 03-Apr-19..................215 BELL PL....................................$399,000 26-Mar-19.................355 S BROADWAY UNIT 104........$350,000 20-Mar-19.................617 N BROADWAY........................$236,000 25-Mar-19.................480 SKAIN ST UNIT 106................$236,500 22-Mar-19.................554 MARYLAND AVE.....................$250,000 14-Mar-19.................585 S UPPER ST UNIT 113............$180,500

REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in Fayette Co. 29-Mar-19.................1120 OATLANDS PARK..................$219,500 26-Mar-19.................172 ACORN FALLS DR....................$215,000 14-Mar-19.................2204 WALSH CT.............................$213,000 05-Apr-19..................2997 MAHALA LN..........................$213,000 26-Mar-19.................4009 DOWNY PARK......................$211,000 18-Mar-19.................2113 MARKET GARDEN LN...........$205,000 28-Mar-19.................3932 REAL QUIET LN.....................$205,000 18-Mar-19.................3340 ORCHARD GRASS RD..........$201,000 29-Mar-19.................2228 CORNERSTONE DR..............$198,000 27-Mar-19.................3209 BLEDSOE PL.........................$195,000 29-Mar-19.................3393 ROYAL TROON RD................$195,000 29-Mar-19.................2240 ICE HOUSE WAY...................$190,000 26-Mar-19.................653 SMUGGLERS NOTCH DR.......$180,000 21-Mar-19.................5518 WINCHESTER RD.................$168,100 18-Mar-19.................2837 ASHBY GLEN PL....................$167,500 22-Mar-19.................692 GRAFTONS MILL LN................$162,500 08-Feb-19..................2413 CHIMNEY POINT LN.............$150,000 18-Mar-19.................3816 POLO CLUB BLVD.................$139,000 40513 21-Mar-19.................2221 TERRANOVA CT.....................$765,000 18-Mar-19.................2112 CAROLINA LN.......................$629,000 18-Mar-19.................1212 RAEFORD LN........................$562,500 29-Mar-19.................2621 CLUBSIDE CT........................$470,000

28-Mar-19.................3244 SEBASTIAN LN......................$419,000 05-Apr-19..................1112 HANCOCK LN.......................$310,000 19-Mar-19.................1537 PINE NEEDLES LN #160......$307,500 17-Sep-18..................2260 VALENCIA DR........................$265,500 22-Mar-19.................2209 ROBINSPRING CT.................$227,000 05-Apr-19..................2237 VALENCIA DR........................$219,000 18-Mar-19.................3536 ROBINHILL WAY...................$205,000 29-Mar-19.................2061 GLADE LN.............................$189,000 40514 15-Mar-19.................4200 MATTEA CT............................$459,000 19-Mar-19.................1381 COPPER CREEK DR..............$405,000 29-Mar-19.................4801 CHARISMA CT......................$360,000 15-Mar-19.................1400 COPPER RUN BLVD.............$317,500 20-Mar-19.................709 FERNWOOD CT......................$295,000 28-Mar-19.................4068 SWEETSPIRE DR...................$290,000 05-Apr-19..................4288 STEAMBOAT RD....................$225,000 22-Mar-19.................4149 BERRYMAN CT.....................$223,000 25-Feb-19..................3637 WINTHROP DR.....................$218,000 29-Mar-19.................3928 WINTHROP DR.....................$218,000 29-Mar-19.................3621 MOSSBRIDGE WAY..............$216,000 04-Apr-19..................3685 WINTHROP DR.....................$201,000 15-Mar-19.................3868 PINECREST WAY...................$192,500 29-Mar-19.................300 KELLI ROSE WAY.....................$181,500

08-Apr-19..................4244 HAMPTON RIDGE................$180,000 21-Mar-19.................3811 LOCHDALE TER.....................$172,000 03-Apr-19..................3944 WEBER WAY.........................$171,000 05-Apr-19..................1044 SPRING RUN RD..................$165,000 26-Mar-19.................3836 MACGARRY DR....................$146,000 12-Mar-19.................1976 LANGHORNE DR..................$145,000 40517 21-Mar-19.................284 CHIPPENDALE CIR.................$232,900 08-Apr-19..................604 SHERARD CIR.........................$208,000 21-Mar-19.................3544 SUNDART DR........................$205,000 01-Apr-19..................537 BIG BEAR LN...........................$202,000 29-Mar-19.................304 CHIPPENDALE CIR.................$200,000 29-Mar-19.................3276 WATERFORD PARK...............$185,000 22-Mar-19.................3486 ORMOND CIR......................$182,000 08-Apr-19..................3613 GRACE DR............................$178,000 15-Mar-19.................3849 OLD TATES CREEK CT............$175,000 26-Mar-19.................3520 GREENTREE RD....................$175,000 19-Mar-19.................463 GRAYSON LAKE DR................$173,000 15-Mar-19.................373 FOX HARBOUR DR.................$162,500 18-Mar-19.................202 INVERNESS DR.......................$160,000 21-Mar-19.................2775 LOCKHURST RD...................$150,000 02-Apr-19..................MT TABOR RD.................................$150,000 26-Mar-19.................1407 BEULAH PARK......................$146,000

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