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CRITCHFIELDS SAVE THE RECIPE
Critchfield Meats is resurrecting the former Save-A-Lot location and Lexington’s favorite fried chicken recipe.
P14 ARTS AND BOOKS
Monument installed downtown in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment
P15 HEALTH
Dr. Kimmery Martin talks about her battle with coronavirus
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Celebrate Bourbon Month from home and make your own Bourbon-Sorghum Chicken with Chef Tom
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Woodford Reserve’s McCall honored as 40 Under 40 Tastemaker
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Business
Albert Couture Lexington’s newest fashion house debuts
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lbert Lukonga created Albert Couture because he values creativity and dressing well. Albert Couture is downtown Lexington’s newest high-end menswear store offering made-to-measure suits, shirts, ties, trousers, and custom shoes. It’s a crazy time to be launching a business, but timing couldn’t be any better for Lukonga as both Jos. A. Bank locations in Lexington closed in August. Jos A. Bank was the store where Lukonga honed his skills in the industry and built relationships with clientele. “Everyone thought I was crazy, I didn’t need the job, but I took it,” says Lukonga. He started out as an entry-level sales assistant making $8 an hour. He received no formal training, educated himself as he went, and in less than six months he was promoted to manager. Lukonga’s vision for Albert Couture came from not being able to afford clothes while growing up in the Congo. Living below poverty in a third world country, he was still taught to iron his clothes even if they had holes, dress properly and always look put together.
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He relocated to America in 2006 not knowing a word of English, but he admits that opportunities have come for him because of how well he dresses. People are often surprised to learn of his impoverished upbringing because of the way he walks, talks and dresses. It’s clear he isn’t looking for sympathy. “I could be vulnerable or I can take that energy and change it into what makes me unique and stronger. I think I have something to offer that can motivate a lot of people.” “People can relate to my story, but I am not convinced they will start a business after hearing it. Whatever it is you want to do in life, I hope my story helps get you started.” Albert Couture is completely self-funded. Friends and family told Lukonga he was crazy, but he simply responds, “Well I had no choice, I wanted to start now.” Lukonga continues, “I could wait and one day when I was on this level of financial stability to start my business, but my biggest fear is that tomorrow is not promised. You make peace with that and you don’t live in fear. I think people should embrace fear and live their life as much as they can.” His biggest goal is to educate Lexington on how to dress, claiming “to bring New York to Kentucky.” He hopes people can come to respect high-end fashion brands in Kentucky like they do bourbon. “Kentucky should not only be known for bourbon and horses, but that we know how to dress well.” Offering quality products is as important as offering a quality experience; Lukonga helps cater the garments to each individual. “I think it’s something in life you need a professional to execute. I don’t want people to make their own wedding cakes with their own instructions. I want to have you in my showroom, make you a drink, and sit down for an hour to enjoy that personalized time and service. I want to bring that experience back into town.” Albert Couture was slated to open in February, but the pandemic delayed the showroom from opening its doors until June. “The best time to plant a tree is not yesterday or tomorrow, it’s today. That’s my motto. I like to travel the road less traveled, I feel like there is more potential. It’s very lonely, but what are you willing to forego today for future gains?” Albert Couture is located at 110 West Vine St. Suite 507, appointment only. Lukonga is in collaboration with bourbon distilleries with a goal to push brands to think about what it is that they’re trying to sell to their clientele—whether that is a product, story or lifestyle. “People should want to be with you. What it means to a Kentuckian. He is pushing for brands to come together and collaborate to expose/show the lifestyle in Kentucky. ☐
Bypass Liquor rebrands under new ownership
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aron Rothke has purchased Bypass Liquor in Nicholasville, open since 2011, and is re-branding the location as Happy Hour Liquor. Rothke’s a former restaurant owner, but never lost the entrepreneurial spirit. Why a liquor store? He explains, “I’m passionate about alcohol, and am a collector, it’s clearly recession proof. It partners so well with events, networking, and people that I love so much.” With the grand reopening, Rothke hopes to offer outdoor and indoor seating and to create a place that is warm, welcoming, friendly, and safe. He wants to partner with local small businesses and restaurants, host non-profit fundraisers, and provide liquor education among more services. Rothke opened The Macho Nacho in Chevy Chase in 2015, but closed months later, admitting that location, plagued by lack of parking, made it difficult to succeed. Although the corner of Euclid and High was once home to the invincible Saratoga, it was followed by a succession of concepts including Roy’s Diner, Buddy’s, Glenn’s Creek Brewery, and Louie’s Wine Dive. “I was a tequila, cocktails, and beer fan, and from the restaurant,” Rothke says, “my appreciation and love of bourbon grew. From that point I joined bourbon groups, became president of Lexington Young Professionals Association, and networked. A liquor store and bar combines my love of people, putting on events, and providing alcohol education. I can host networking events, bourbon groups, fundraisers — just about everyone loves Happy Hour.” Bypass Liquor’s reputation is what attracted Rothke to the business. He says, “ I’m that liquor store and bar that’s local with select barrels of bourbon, exclusive products, wide selection, and product knowledge. With the rebrand, I am going for a consistent, more upscale feel without any snobbery or judgement. An amazing local place where you get a drink and buy liquor.” Rothke plans a grand opening in September. ☐
Former Hulu employee joins Wrigley Media Group
Award-winning video producer and Hulu Creative Director Forest Erickson has joined Wrigley Media Group. A native of Los Angeles and new Kentucky resident, Erickson brings more than two decades of video production and creative experience to the role of SVP, Production & Creative Services for Wrigley Media.
Market on National has moved
Market on National is no longer on National in the Warehouse Block neighborhood, sandwiched between Kenwick and Bell Court. They’ve closed that location and moved to Industry Road to pair with their sister brand, Lexington Furniture.
The MET nears completion
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LexLive
Mayor Gorton visits JA BizTown
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Mayor Gorton visited JA BizTown in August to video tape remarks for the new virtual JA BizTown Adventures program.
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Downtown’s newest theater and entertainment complex, Lex Live — delayed by Covid — is nearing completion. The Krikorian project, in development since 2018, and delayed by Covid, is an anchor structure in the new Rupp development district. LexLive features an IMAX style movie theater along with a sports bar, bowling alley and virtual reality games. The new venue is hard to miss on the corner of South Broadway and High Street, across the street from Rupp Arena.
The much-anticipated MET is a new project nearing completion in the East End of Lexington at the intersection of Midland, Third, and Winchester. It will bring new housing, retail, dining and service options, including a second DV8 Kitchen. Scan to watch progress video
Men’s clothing store opens on Southland
Mac & Clay, a new men’s clothing store in Lexington, recently opened on Southland Drive.
Junior Achievement President to retire
Lynn Hudgins, President of Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, will retire in November after serving over 20 years as President. Hudgins has served as president of Junior Achievement since 1998. Since then she has spearheaded the completion of the JA BizTown facility, which opened in 2017. Students at JA Biztown learn how businesses work through activities that reflect the operations of major storefront partners such as CHI Saint Joseph Health, Forcht Bank, Keeneland, and UK Healthcare.
Happy Centennial to Lexington Clinic
Lexington Clinic celebrated its 100th anniversary in July as construction continues on the new flagship facility set to open next year.
LaRosa’s founder celebrates 90th birthday with major announcement Woodford Reserve’s McCall honored as 40 Under 40 Tastemakers Woodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall joined the ranks of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2020. The list recognizes the young winemakers, brewers, beverage directors, grape growers, and others who are changing today’s beverage industry.
LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria announced the launch of LaRosa’s Family Foundation in celebration of Founder Buddy LaRosa’s 90th birthday. The foundation was created to fund programs and activities to help young people develop through life skill training, education, and athletics.
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Community Blue Grass Community Foundation awards grants for virtual learning Blue Grass Community Foundation and its fundholders awarded $19,000 in grants to William Wells Brown Elementary School to facilitate the transition to virtual learning for educators and students.
Central Kentucky Job Club September Schedule
The Central Kentucky Job Club is a free group open to the public that meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The 2020 fall schedule will be offered online via Zoom. September 8: Talking Talent: What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses? September 22: It’s Not Me... It’s You” - Preparing for the Interview Process.
Clean Sweep
Lexington Main Street Clean Sweep is a one-day, community-led litter cleanup to encourage community engagement, pride in place, and beautifying communities. Check in at 1850 Pisacano Drive on Saturday, September 19 at 10 am. Clean ups are held rain or shine.
Community Spaces
Base110 launched baseEDU, a new membership benefit that offers an educational hub in the same building as a workspace.
Meeting and office spaces inside Base110 have turned into safe, socially-distanced spaces to host kids during their virtual learning sessions. Membership packages include a private office space for parents to work while their child is supported and supervised during the school day by staff and facilitators. As part of its ‘Give Back’ program, Churchill McGee created a multi-use community space to be used by groups behind its offices on Main Street.
Election officers needed
Fayette County Clerk’s office is seeking election officers to help with in-person voting for this upcoming election. People are needed to start working on October 13 for early voting through Election Day, November 3, weekdays roughly 8:30 am until 4:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am
until 1 pm. Pay is around $12 per hour. Election officers have to meet several statutory requirements, including being a registered voter in Fayette County. If you are interested, please email the clerk’s office (do NOT call) at elections@fayettecountyclerk.com and provide your full name, address, and day time phone number.
Lexington Humane Society launches lottery for community help
Lexington Humane Society is asking the community for help to balance the money lost in event revenue in 2020 due to the pandemic. Tickets for Lucky Dog Raffle are $5 and all proceeds benefit the animals. Enter for a chance to win $1,000 or possibly three free months of fiber-optic internet. Online registration ends on Thursday, September 24 at 5 pm. A random drawing will be held the following day, September 25 at noon.
Main Street’s pedway removal
The 27-year-old elevated pedway above Triangle Park, connecting Central Bank Center with The Square on Main Street, was demolished in August as part of the ongoing renovations and expansion of the Lexington Convention Center and Rupp Arena.
Lexington Public Library reopens more locations
The Lexington Public Library will reopen its Beaumont, Eastside, and Tates Creek branches at a reduced capacity on Tuesday, September 8. Curbside service will remain available at all Lexington Public Library locations.
Town Branch Sign
The Town Branch signage on the corner of Jefferson and Main received an upgrade. This summer Town Branch Park, Inc. celebrated the anniversary of operating as a standing alone nonprofit organization and Lexington’s first independent park conservancy.
New Councilmember named to Lexington’s 6th District
Lisa Higgins-Hord (pictured left), a University of Kentucky administrator, was named the new Councilmember for the 6th District. Higgins-Hord was also recently elected chair of the Carnegie Center Board of Trustees in July.
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Celebrating Bourbon Month
A Toast!
Woodford Reserves McCall is a Tastemaker
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oodford Reserve Assistant Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall has joined the ranks of Wine Enthusiast’s 40 Under 40 Tastemakers of 2020 which recognizes the young winemakers, brewers, beverage directors, grape growers, and others who are changing today’s beverage industry. She was recognized in part for her work to grow rye grain in Kentucky to be used in bourbon. “It is an honor to join an incredible group of women and men who are paving the road for innovation and growth in our industry,” McCall said. “I hope to inspire others, just as Woodford Reserve Master Distiller Chris Morris inspired me.” When McCall is not using her expertise at the distillery, she exercises her passion for innovation and sustainability through her work with the DendriFund, an environmental sustainability foundation created by Brown-Forman Corporation and the Brown family, to inspire joint action to improve the natural, social, and economic environment for future generations. Working closely with the University of Kentucky agriculture department, McCall is actively involved in working with Kentucky farmers to bring rye grain production back to Kentucky. Most rye for bourbon is currently imported from Canada and Europe. By working closely with Kentucky farmers, and gaining knowledge and expertise in agriculture, McCall is even more committed to one day buying Kentucky rye from local farms to support the community and to reduce the environmental footprint. “We are extremely proud of Elizabeth for this recognition,” Morris said. “It has been rewarding to see her growth during her career at Woodford Reserve and Brown-Forman. She is constantly challenging and inspiring me, and I could not have asked for a better colleague and friend who has a true passion for America’s native spirit.” McCall was named Assistant Master Distiller of Woodford Reserve in 2018. She works directly with Chris Morris on research, development and innovation and the creation of new products for Woodford Reserve.
A Mint Julep in September? In honor of a September Derby, we’re re-sharing McCall’s mint julep recipe and video from a Draper James appearance in April 2018.
Woodford Reserve’s 2018 $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Recipe 1. Start by rubbing fresh mint on the inside of the cup to release the crisp aroma 2. Add 2 oz of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon 3. 2 bar scoops (1 teaspoon) of Kentucky Sorghum syrup from Woodford County Kentucky 4. Stir and top with crushed ice 5. Garnish with rose petals and 2 leaves of Kentucky Colonel mint 6. Sip & enjoy! Scan with phone to watch “How To” video recipe
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President Mark Critchfield and CEO Larry McMillan of Critchfield Meats
Passing the Torch Critchfield to resurrect fried chicken tradition on Southland BY KRISTINA ROSEN
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o one takes fried chicken more seriously than Kentucky (September is chicken month), and Lexington went into community-wide mourning when Save-a-Lot closed on Southland Drive earlier this summer. Their popular deli was home to a perpetual contender in Lexington’s ongoing battle for the best fried chicken in town.
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Celebrating National Chicken Month in style, Critchfield Meats has announced that they will be taking over the Save-A-Lot space and transforming it into Critchfield Meats Family Market. The company purchased the chicken recipe and plans to offer the same famous fried chicken at the nowshuttered Save-a-Lot.
“The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is proud of the longstanding relationship we have with Critchfield Meats and we are excited as they expand to an additional location.” —Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles
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e’re most excited for the area, it is a big plus for those people living there. It will be a showpiece for Lexington,” says Larry McMillan, CEO of Critchfield. Critchfield will eventually close its current location off Nicholasville Road in the Zandale Shopping Center for the larger space on Southland that also provides ample parking. Lexington Farmers’ Market, which makes its Sunday summer home in that same parking lot, is enthusiastic about the move. Market Manager Josh England says, “The Lexington Farmers’ Market has seen many changes on Southland Drive in over a decade of service to the community, we are once again very happy to hear that the fried chicken leg is being passed to such a great family business and advocate for local food. Welcome to the neighborhood Critchfield Meats.”
Donut Days Bakery welcomed the relocation news in unique neighborhood style by baking a steak-cake. Owner Fred Wohlstein says, “They’re a great fit for Southland Drive and it’s a local family business which fits our culture. This area is paved with family owned businesses.”
will be opportunities for employment. It will be centered around local,” says McMillan. “We’re working with the Department of Agriculture and local farmers.” Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles adds, “The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is proud of the long-standing relationship we have with Critchfield Meats and we are excited as they expand to an additional location,” “We want everyone to know that we stand ready to assist anyone in increasing both the access to and sales of Kentucky products.” Renovations have begun, but it will take several months to complete. A hopeful nation remains optimistic that National Chicken Month will return to in-style, in-person celebrations by this time next year.
“We are happy to hear that the fried chicken leg is being passed to such a great family business and advocate for local food.” —Lexington Farmers Market Manager, Josh England
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Southland Farmers’ Market
ritchfield Meats Family Market will feature a full-service grocery store, restaurant, deli, bakery, and indoor and outdoor seating areas. The butcher counter will continue to be the main draw with the deli and bakery aspects serving as a big part of the future operation. Everything will continue to be made from scratch using their 75 year old recipes. “It will truly be a family restaurant,” says McMillan. Everyday grocery items will be available for purchase with a focus on Kentucky Proud vendors, Critchfield Meats offerings, and economical products. “We will almost double our staff so there
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Halloween Festival/Thriller Parade (TBD)
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12 Kenwick Annual Yard Sale, 8 am, Kenwick Neighborhood
SHOP
HORSE 146th Kentucky Derby will be televised Friday on NBC 2:30-7:30 pm.
Florence Freedom, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Lexington Legends vs
EVENT Teacher Appreciation Weekend, 9 am, Eckert’s Orchard
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EAT South
Hop, 5 pm, virtual
ART Gallery
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Dinner, 7 pm, Kentucky Castle
Dinner, 7 pm, Kentucky Castle
EAT Italian Wine Pairing
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ART Pick
6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Legends vs Leyendas,
Fair
CANCELED: Waveland Art
Doggie Paddle at Woodland Park
DRINK Italian Wine Pairing CANCELED: Annual
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Lexington Legends vs Lexington Leyendas, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL
HORSE 146th Kentucky Oaks will be televised Friday on NBCSN 3-6 pm.
Florence Freedom, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Lexington Legends vs
Night Market, 6 pm, NoLi, Bryan Avenue
SHOP September
10Conversations, noon, Base 110
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CANCELED: Festival Latino
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vs Las Leyendas, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Florence Freedom
virtual (thru Sunday)
LIT KyWomenWriters2020,
10 Dining Out For Life Bluegrass presented by Woodford Reserve, all day
FOOD
7 pm, Azur Restaurant & Patio
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EAT Bourbon and Bets 2020,
BALL Lexington Legends vs Lexington Leyendas, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
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Wine Tasting Event, 3 pm,
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Brands I: Major Kentucky Distilleries, 7 pm, Kentucky Castle
DRINK Bourbon by
CANCELED Journey with Pretenders, 7 pm, Rupp Arena
Freedom vs Las Leyendas, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Florence
vs Lexington Leyendas, 6:45 pm, Ballpark
BALL Lexington Legends
Poetry In Motion, 8 pm, Creaux
READ
Book Club III, 6 pm, J&H Lanmark
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Foods Co-op hosts Building Strength and Resilience, 6 pm, virtual
LEARN Good
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of the Border: Cooking & Cocktails, 7 pm, Kentucky Castle
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virtual Cabernet Canter Cross Country 5k/10k by today (and receive a wine tasting)
WALK/RUN Talon Winery’s
7 Public Library reopens Beaumont, Eastside, and Tates Creek branches
READ Lexington
Conversations, 5 pm, Loudoun House
LIT Poetry &
Lebowski, 1:30 & 7:30 pm, Kentucky Theatre
MOVIE The Big
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Creative Market, 10 am, Oleika Shrine Center
SHOP Bluegrass
FOOD Savory Cycle 2020, 9 am, Holly Hill Inn
Lexington Legends vs Florence Freedom, 5:05 pm, Ballpark
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Secretariat Festival will go virtual
Oct 10
LABOR DAY
The Kentucky Wildcats scheduled to play their home opener vs Ole Miss
Oct 3
BALL
David Sedaris at Lexington Opera House (Postponed)
Oct 1
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The 2020 Festival of the Horse in Georgetown is canceled for Friday, Sep 11 through Sunday, Sep 13.
Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival was canceled for Sep 2020 and postponed until Sep 10-12, 2021.
The 10th annual Kentucky State BBQ Festival normally scheduled for Sep is canceled for 2020.
CANCELED FALL FESTIVALS
PARKS & REC Jacobson Boat Dock closes for the season, 5 pm
Dinner Series, 3 pm, Ethereal Brewing
EAT The SmokeHouse
Barrel Head Painting, 2 pm, Kentucky Castle
ART DIY
Virtual Iron Horse Half Marathon & 12k, 7:15 am
RUN/ WALK
vs Lexington Leyendas, 5:05 pm, Ballpark
BALL Lexington Legends
Kentucky Castle
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Yoga, 8 pm, Kentucky Castle
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Jessamine Fall Festival originally happening in downtown Nicholasville on Sep 25 and Sep 26 has been canceled for 2020.
Midway Fall Festival originally scheduled for Saturday, Sep 19 and Sunday, Sep 20 is canceled for 2020.
Festival Latino originally scheduled for Friday, Sep 18 and Saturday, Sep 19 is canceled for 2020.
Waveland Art Fair is canceled for Saturday, Sep 12 through Sunday, Sep 13.
Grand Opening Celebration, Mac & Clay mens clothing store
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Murder Mystery Dinner on the Rooftop, 7:30 pm, Kentucky Castle
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Murder Mystery Dinner on the Rooftop, 7:30 pm, Kentucky Castle
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Murder Mystery Dinner 7:30, Kentucky Castle
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EVENT Ghost Hunts, 8 pm, Waveland State Historic Site
Slam & Open Mic, 7 pm, Carnegie Center
LIT Blood Speaks: Poetry
Moondance Amphitheater
Freaky Friday Flicks,
MOVIE
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Kentucky Powerfest: Gucci Mane & Friends, 7:30 pm, Rupp Arena
CANCELED
The Bourbon Country Burn, which is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky, has been canceled for Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4, 2020.
Design your own Barrel Head Painting at the Kentucky Castle on Sunday, September 27 at 2 pm.
Kentucky Castle’s resident Executive Bourbon Steward will teach you everything you need to know to become a Certified Bourbon Steward during a Crash Course to Bourbon Stewardship on Sunday, September 20 at 2 pm.
Bourbon by Brands I: Major Kentucky Distilleries will be held on Wednesday, September 9 from 6 pm until 7:30 pm, and Sunday, September 27 from 3 pm until 4:30 pm.
The Kentucky Castle is celebrating the month by focusing on the major Kentucky Bourbon distilleries and brands which have created a deep heritage for our state.
The Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15 through Sunday, October 18 has gone virtual for 2020.
NATIONAL BOURBON HERITAGE MONTH
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FILM 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 6:30 pm, virtual (thru Sept 29)
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Arts and Books Artists wanted for LASC’s Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition
The Living Arts & Science Center’s Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition features work from artists that celebrate the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos also known as Day of the Dead. This year, LASC is asking artists to submit digital images of their Day of the Dead themed artwork (sculpture + 2D art) to be presented through an online exhibition and projected on the LASC’s Glo Gallery large screen for nightly presentations leading up to Day of the Dead. Entry deadline is Friday, September 18. This is a juried exhibition with prizes and will run October 5 through November 20.
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Lexington Philharmonic receives grant
The Lexington Philharmonic is one of eighteen orchestras and youth orchestras to receive grants of $30,000. With this grant, LexPhil is planning a series of concerts to bring music safely to our community called ‘LexPhil in Your Neighborhood.’ Specific dates, community collaborators, and locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
Public Art Installations
New art exhibit at Institute 193
“Stand” unveiled in downtown Lexington Photos by Paul Martin
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reaking the Bronze Ceiling launched in 2018 with the goal to build a monument that celebrates the history of women in downtown Lexington by 2020. “Stand,” created by Arizona artist Barbara Grygutis, consists of five 20ft tall metal figures of suffragists, which will light up. Less than 7% of the 5,193 monuments in the U.S. recognize women. In Lexington, Kentucky there were none...until last month. An official unveiling and dedication of the statue was held in August, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. In June, Breaking the Bronze Ceiling received a $20,000 Art
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Works Grant from the National Endowment. The statue was installed at the corner of Vine and Mill streets in Lexington in early August. Councilmembers Jennifer Mossotti and Kathy Plomin have devoted many hours to the project, working with Breaking the Bronze Ceiling Committee to raise money to fund the sculpture since 2018. Other steering team members include Rebecca Byers, Astarre Gudino, Georgia Henkel, Dr. Randolph Hollingsworth, Janet Holloway, Lisa Hord, Heather Lyons, Lori Meadows, Victoria Meyer, Melissa Murphy, Foster Ockerman, Jr., Kelli Parmley, Kathy Simon, Jenifer Wuorenmaa and Isabel Yates. “Stand” is located on the Vine Street side of the Lexington Financial Center.
Melissa Watt’s Symmetry Breaking is on exhibit at Institute 193 on N. Limestone through September 30, 2020. Institute Director Emma Friedman-Buchanan says “Watt strikes a measured balance between the beauty of the natural world and imaginative fictions therein, creating worlds and stories anew.”
Kentucky Women Writers Conference 2020
KyWomenWriters2020 Virtual Edition is taking place on September 10–13, 2020. Although it will be virtual, the conference will still feature writing workshops, readings and panel discussions.
Lexington Children’s Theater offers virtual theater program
Lexington Children’s Theatre announced a Virtual Fall Theatre School with a range of theater classes available online to all ages and skill levels.
New public art installations are finding their way to the south side of Lexington. The first of several new sculptures that are part of a LexArts project has been installed on Southland Drive.
‘True Story’ is searching for stories from Kentucky
NBC’s new comedy-driven television series, True Story, is looking for Kentuckians who have an extraordinary, unbelievably true story to share. The forthcoming show is based on great stories told by real people. Stories are then heightened and dramatized into re-enactments by a cast of comedians and actors. Applications to submit your story for casting will be available through September.
UK Art Museum reopens
The UK Art Museum reopened in August with new protocols in place and many exciting exhibitions to see. All visitors must pre-register for a timed appointment and abide by the protocols including face masks, temperature checks, social distancing, the use of hand sanitizer upon entry, and credit or debit cards only.
Health
Kimmery Martin on being a doctor with coronavirus
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ello, everyone. Covid update (and a major plea) from me. And yes, it’s fine to share. It been over six weeks and by body is still reacting to having had Covid. It’s mainly cardiac: my heart is still beating anywhere from thirty to sixty beats faster than normal for me when I’m standing. This makes me a bit lightheaded at times. I’m fatigued, which makes everything feel like an effort. I still cannot smell. But I realize these effects are mild and I am lucky. If you’re not a nerd, you might want to skip ahead two paragraphs because I’m gonna get doctor-y for a minute.
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his fascinates me: why does this virus cause so much systemic inflammation in the body, and especially of the heart? We are finding this to be a fairly widespread side effect, no matter how healthy you are or how mild a case you had. In some of the online physician groups I’m in, there are thousands of Covid survivors and a large number of them report persistent orthostasis, fatigue, and tachycardia. I’ve seen various explanations: an autonomically mediated POTS-like condition, general post-viral inflammation, an immune-mediated effect, increased pulmonary artery pressures leading to decreased right ventricular contractility and subsequent tachycardia to maintain stroke volume in sicker people, inflammation of the endothelium of the heart. I’ve read the incidence of myocarditis with this virus is possibly twenty times higher than with similar RNA viruses. The American Heart Association recently published this: “Studies have shown 8% to 12% of all COVID-19 patients have acute cardiac injury. There are also case studies that indicate COVID-19 may lead to heart attacks, acute coronary syndromes, stroke, blood pressure abnormalities, clotting issues, diffuse myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) and fatal
arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). Based on studies of similar viruses, researchers speculate that heart complications are possible even after recovery from COVID-19.[5] Two recent small German studies found heart muscle abnormalities months after patients had recovered.[6] While the incidence of these complications is not fully known, and it remains unclear how much cardiac injury is due to direct COVID-19 infection of the heart muscle or a result of immune mediated cardiac dysfunction following a profound viral illness, the virus does have a critical influence on the cardiovascular system.[7] There is concern that SARS-CoV-2 may have lasting or even delayed effects on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, a possibility that requires further investigation.”
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kay, back to normal words. Covid has widespread and poorly understood effects on the body, and we don’t know how long they’ll last. It’s unnerving—my heart rate is usually in the 60s-80s when I’m just standing around. Now often it’s 140. I hate feeling this tired. Some of the other doctors in my groups are elite athletes with the same findings, just in case you were about to point out I’m not the world’s fittest person. Finally here’s my big ask of parents. For those of you who don’t know, I contracted Covid from one of my children. Despite what you may have heard, children— especially older ones—are not immune to Covid. They are capable of spreading this virus. So please, please, PLEASE make your teenagers wear masks around other kids. Make them distance appropriately. Where I live the teenagers are still partying like nothing is happening and a large number of them don’t wear masks when they see each other. School starts in one week. Imagine for a minute that you are your grandma when she was younger. Would she have said of her children, “Yeah, well, they’re
going to do what they want; I can’t make them wear a particular item of clothing?” I’ll answer that: hell no. You know this is true. She’d have parented them into doing the right thing for other people. Do you let your teenager run around without pants in public? No, you do not. You are the one with the power here. Most children can do this. Our kids aren’t at significant risk of dying from Covid. The vast majority of adults aren’t either. But some people are. And MANY of us are at risk of potential longterm health implications. If your kid is going back to school, that is going to put you, other parents, and anyone who works at a school at higher risk of Covid. How much depends on the rate of spread in your community, your school’s particular plan, and the behavior of the families whose kids will be attending. Do you love your children’s teachers? Protect them. Right now masks are one of the more effective ways we have of protecting each other*. Our generation isn’t being asked to send our children away during the Blitz or to watch them die of polio. We are being asked to put our kids (and ourselves) in masks. I’m sorry to be blunt. No judgement here: I’m the one who caved and allowed her teenager to see friends without hard-core enforcement of the mask mandate. Now I am sorry. Be better than me. *masks don’t count if your nose hangs out* *masks are not perfect protection. but we have to find a balance between total solitude and rampantly-spreading disease. there are lots of variables here...*
Finally: my symptoms are a side effect from having had the virus, not an ongoing active infection. They’re not contagious. From everything we know now, people, including doctors, can go back to work with lingering long term side effects without putting others at risk. The CDC has not documented contagious virus (what’s called ‘replication competent’ virus) more than a week or two out from symptom onset in people who had mild or moderate cases. There have been no cases of documented reinfection. And also: thank you so much for all the kindness and concern. I’ve been very imperfect throughout all of this in my actions but it’s my prayer we will all do everything we can to get through this together. There’s a lot of misery and conflict right now, but also a lot of compassion and grace. Love you guys.
Kimmery Martin is an emergency medicine doctor-turned novelist who was featured on the cover of the February 2020 edition of ace. For the last two years, she’s been working on a novel about a group of female doctors on the frontlines during an emerging viral pandemic; it will be released from Penguin Random House in Fall 2021.
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Celebrating Bourbon Month
Elijah
Preaching the gospel of bourbon in the 1700s BY RL REEVES JR
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ow old-school was Elijah Craig? The legendary whiskey-distilling preacher had his first brush with the law on July 28th, 1768. His crime? Vagrancy, and preaching without a license. His ministry took place in a Virginia tobacco barn. Some 15 years later the new lands of the Kentucky region would beckon and the whiskey-loving preacher migrated west where he purchased a thousand acres of land, and laid out what would first become Lebanon, and then the city of Georgetown. In the fall of 1781, Elijah Craig left Spotsylvania County, Virginia for Kentucky, bringing some 500 of his parishioners along with him. It is said that he conducted daily sermons from
the books of Genesis and Exodus as the flock made their way through the wilds of Appalachia. Once the congregation got settled in, Elijah busied himself establishing Royal Springs Academy, the first classical school in the state. Upon its failure Craig dusted himself off, and built the Rittenhouse Academy, a land grant school for the community. Today Georgetown College occupies the site of Rittenhouse, and campus legend has it that a barrel of Mr. Craig’s whiskey is secreted away in the columns of the school’s Giddings Hall. No dilettante, Elijah Craig kept many irons in the fire. When he wasn’t busy preaching to his parishioners, he contented himself with becoming one of Kentucky’s leading industrialists. He built and developed a lumber yard, and saw mill, a fulling mill, and a grist mill. He is also credited with creating Kentucky’s first paper mill.
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h, and he began distilling bourbon. A lot of bourbon. Craig paid $140 in federal excise taxes in 1798. Bear in mind that a dollar in that era would now be roughly equivalent to $21. But is Elijah Craig “the father of bourbon?” After all, the happy accident of ageing whiskey in charred white oak barrels is credited to the thrifty Craig. Following a fire at his distillery, Elijah, not wanting to waste the good barrels just because they had a little heat and smoke damage, filled them with whiskey, and shipped them to New Orleans. The veteran drinkers of the Crescent City sent word back that this new batch was his best yet. And a new tradition was born. The Elijah Craig marque was first registered in 1960 by Commonwealth Distillers of Deatsville, Kentucky. Newspaper ads of the day found branded bottles selling for under $5. Today, all Elijah Craig bourbons are made at Heaven Hill in Bardstown (the largest family-owned distillery in the
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US.) Why do whiskey aficionados seek out the brand? Elijah Craig’s mash bill is higher in corn ratio, at about 78 percent corn and 10 to 12 percent rye and malted barley. On May 13, 1808, Craig was “in a low state of health but of sound mind and memory,” and penned his last will and testament. He died on May 18, 1808. The Kentucky Gazette wrote the following eulogy: “He possessed an extremely active mind and his whole property was expended in attempts to carry his plans to execution—he consequently died poor. If virtue consists in being useful to our fellow citizens, perhaps there were few more virtuous men than Mr. Craig.” This eulogy stood as a harsh rebuke to Craig’s religious contemporaries who said at the time he “allowed Satan to take advantage of the weakness of the flesh.” ☐
Historic sources include: • A History of Kentucky Baptists From 1769 to 1885 by JH Spencer • The Social History of Bourbon: An Unhurried Account of Our Star-Spangled American Drink by John Taylor • Frontier America by Thomas D Clark • History of Kentucky by Richard H. Collins
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exington’s food scene is ever-changing and at no point has that ever been more true than during a global pandemic. In recent months, new restaurants have opened to eager fanfare, at least one has been resurrected, while others closed with a bang, and a few with a whimper. Others are still cycling in and out of open/closed as they respond to positive tests within their staff, and as phased re-openings have rolled capacity forward and backward.
Favor brings flavor to North Limestone Tucked behind Arcadium sits Favor, a new food venue recently opened by Wyatt Sarbacker. Sarbacker has had his hand in opening and collaborating with several prominent local projects like The Village Idiot, Marksbury Farm, and Gents Original.
BIRTHS Alfalfa Restaurant closed in March, but reopened under new ownership a few months later. Owners Tiffany El-Amin and Wali Yusuf El-Amin hosted a ribbon cutting and official reopening for the restaurant in August. Bandido Taqueria Mexicana, located at Center Court on South Upper Street, will host a grand opening in September. Eiffel Pizza, with its original location on Buckhorn Dr, opened a second location at the UK Student Center. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant opened a second location in the former Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in Hamburg. Tudor’s Biscuit World finally made its way to Lexington with a new spot opening soon on East New Circle Road.
RESURRECTIONS Critchfield Meats is revamping the former Save-A-Lot on Southland Road and transforming it into Critchfield Meats Family Market. The company will trade their current location in Zandale on Nicholasville Road for a bigger space to include a full service grocery store, restaurant, deli and bakery, seating areas, and more parking space. Wm. Tarr Distillery will be resurrected in the form of a still room, gift shop and bar in Pepper Rickhouse of Lexington’s Distillery District this fall.
“The industry is in shambles. I’m just trying to make snacks and feed people.” The inspiration for Favor came from the idea to help each other and share ideas, and to use products from partners carefully and thoughtfully. Sarbacker adds, “We’re here to accommodate the farmers and producers, they are the ones doing the real work.” Favor fills the missing void Arcadium needed in terms of having a permanent food operation on site. It’s fast casual dining for now with emphasis on carry out due to in-person dining restrictions. Guests can order online for pick up, and enjoy their meal on the patio. Reservations can be made in advance to eat inside. “It’s a whole different world for restaurants, and we are fortunate as a new operation to be somewhat malleable,” says Sarbacker. “The industry is in shambles. I’m just trying to make snacks and feed people.”
Jeff Ruby’s Derby Lunch Event Celebrating the Derby is a Kentucky tradition so join Jeff Ruby’s in Lexington for a special lunch watch event on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5. There will be a special menu featuring Jeff Ruby classics and Derby favorites. Races will be televised on displays throughout the restaurant and patio, and Keeneland-supplied Betologists will be there each day.
Dining Out for Life 2020
Kentucky’s first black-owned distillery announces first release Pre-orders are now available for Fresh Bourbon Kentucky’s limited first release, expected to ship late 2020 or early 2021. This release will mark the first bourbon developed fully grainto-glass in Kentucky by African Americans and the limited first release will be sold in commemorative packaging to celebrate the achievement. Pre-order will be available through September 30, 2020 on their website.
Happy 3rd Birthday, DV8 Kitchen The third annual DV8K scheduled in August was cancelled. In place of the annual fundraising event, DV8 Kitchen will launch a Month of Giving throughout September.
Taste of the Bluegrass 2020 Lexington’s longest-running tasting event for the past 40 years looks a lot different this year. Taste of the Bluegrass is God Pantry Food Bank’s biggest annual fundraiser, but with the cancellation of the annual event brings More Than A Meal, a new food and beverage package that still gives back to the community. Receive five discount coupons to be used at any of the participating food and beverage partners. Coupons are valid during Hunger Action Month, September 1-30, 2020 at participating locations.
Ace Eats Out is curated by Kristina Rosen. Email her at kristina@firstmedialex.com. To advertise in Ace’s food section, email ace@firstmedialex.com
The eleventh annual Dining Out For Life® event, benefiting AVOL, is scheduled for Thursday, September 10.
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It’s Still Bourbon Month Celebrate with bourbon sorghum chicken BY TOM YATES
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s a kid, I believed that if I could swing high enough to fly over the swing set my world would turn upside down and inside out. My private little Wonderland. Now, as an adult, the world is upside down and inside out. No swings attached. These days, it seems that most everything has been shuffled around, rescheduled, rearranged, postponed, cancelled, or virtualized. Even the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby has been moved from the first Saturday in May until the first Saturday in September, landing it right in the middle of National Bourbon Heritage Month. Bourbon and horse racing. A winning ticket. Win. Place. Show. But, the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which draws tens of thousands of people to the Bluegrass in September to celebrate all things bourbon, has been postponed and rescheduled as a virtual affair until October. Thinking back on my stints teaching the Culinary Arts: Bourbon Style Cooking School for hundreds of bourbonites at the Bourbon Festival, and remembering all the things that could and did go wrong during those live cooking demos, the thought of a virtual reality show now sounds somewhat appealing, but not as
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much fun. Take 1. Take 2. Cut. Edit. Silence. Repeat. As things get rearranged and the seasons change, bourbon remains constant. Whether you sip it, shoot it, mix it, or cook with it, bourbon is always in season.
Bourbon-Sorghum Glazed Chicken
Make it shine. Oberholzter sorghum, deep and rich, is like silken golden honey. After sauteing 2 minced shallots in 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent, I hit the pan with 1/2 cup Booker’s Bourbon, ignited it, and let it reduce before adding 1 cup Oberholzter sorghum, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard. I brought the glaze to a boil, reduced it to simmer, and let it bubble away until it mellowed out into a smooth glaze, (about 20 minutes) and set it aside. Stick it. I’m on team skewer. Not only are skewers inherently more fun, they provide a safer option for small gatherings celebrating the Derby and National Bourbon Heritage month. After slicing 2 pounds Garry Farm boneless chicken into manageable 1 1/2” pieces, I threaded the chicken onto pre-
soaked bamboo skewers along with Casey County red and green bell peppers sliced into wedges, peeled and quartered Stonehedge Farm purple onions, 2 sliced Madison County yellow squash, and 2 sliced and halved Woodford County Zucchini. I drizzled the skewers with olive oil and seasoned them with smoked paprika, salt, cracked black pepper, and garlic powder before setting them aside to marinate. Fire. With everything on deck, I slapped the skewers onto a grill over hot coals and grilled the chicken for 10-12 minutes, turning them from to time and liberally brushing them with the glaze after each turn. When they were cooked through and slightly charred, I pulled them from the grill to rest and grilled 3 halved Stonehedge Farm purple onions cut side down. When the onions softened and caramelized, I carefully scooped out the inner layers to serve on the side, filled the grilled onions with heaping spoonfuls of succotash, and nestled them alongside the sorghum-bourbon glazed chicken before finishing
with snipped garden chives and fresh basil. While the bourbon added subtle smoky oak undertones to the sticky glaze, the vinegar-spiked sorghum provided mellow sweet acidity as it napped the tender chicken. Spilling from the soft caramelized onions, the lightly creamed succotash countered the charred crunch of the grilled vegetables and the smoky sweetness of the bourbon glazed chicken. Bourbon Season. Never postponed.
Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A new idea is rarely born like Venus attended by graces. More commonly it’s modeled on baling wire and acne. More commonly it wheezes and tips over.” Those words were written by Aries author Marge Piercy, who has been a fount of good new ideas in the course of her career. I regard her as an expert in generating wheezy, fragile breakthroughs and ultimately turning them into shiny, solid beacons of revelation. Your assignment in the coming weeks, Aries, is to do as Piercy has done so well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Every day I discover even more beautiful things,” said painter Claude Monet. “It is intoxicating me, and I want to paint it all. My head is bursting.” That might seem like an extreme state to many of us. But Monet was a specialist in the art of seeing. He trained himself to be alert for exquisite sights. So his receptivity to the constant flow of loveliness came naturally to him. I bring this to your attention, Taurus, because I think that in the coming weeks, you could rise closer to a Monet-like level of sensitivity to beauty. Would that be interesting to you? If so, unleash yourself! Make it a priority to look for charm, elegance, grace, delight, and dazzlement. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author Renata Adler describes a time in her life when she began to notice blue triangles on her feet. She was wracked with fear that they were a symptom of leukemia. But after a period of intense anxiety, she realized one fine day that they had a different cause. She writes: “Whenever I, walking barefoot, put out the garbage on the landing, I held the apartment door open, bending over from the rear. The door would cross a bit over the tops of my feet”leaving triangular bruises. Upon realizing this very good news, she says, “I took a celebrational nap.” From what I can tell, Gemini, you’re due for a series of celebrational naps both because of worries that turn out to be unfounded and because you need a concentrated period of recharging your energy reserves. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I like people who refuse to speak until they are ready to speak,” proclaimed Cancerian author Lillian Hellman. I feel the same way. So often people have nothing interesting or important to say, but say it anyway. I’ve done that myself! The uninteresting and unimportant words I have uttered are too numerous to count. The good news for me and all of my fellow Cancerians is that in the coming weeks we are far more likely than usual to not speak until we are ready to speak. According to my analysis of the astrological potentials, we are poised to express ourselves with clarity, authenticity, and maximum impact.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Of all the mournful impacts the pandemic has had, one of the most devastating is that it has diminished our opportunities to touch and be touched by other humans. Many of us are starved of the routine, regular contact we had previously taken for granted. I look forward to the time when we can again feel uninhibited about shaking hands, hugging, and patting friends on the arm or shoulder. In the meantime, how can you cope? This issue is extra crucial for you Leos to meditate on right now. Can you massage yourself? Seek extra tactile contact with animals? Hug trees? Figure out how to physically connect with people while wearing hazmat suits, gloves, masks, and face shields? What else? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Like any art, the creation of self is both natural and seemingly impossible,” says singer-songwriter Holly Near. “It requires training as well as magic.” How are you doing on that score, Virgo? Now is a favorable time to intensify your long-term art project of creating the healthiest, smartest version of yourself. I think it will feel quite natural and not-at-all impossible. In the coming weeks, you’ll have a finely tuned intuitive sense of how to proceed with flair. Start by imagining the Most Beautiful You.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I propose we resurrect the old English word “museful.” First used in the 17th century but then forgotten, it meant “deeply thoughtful; pensive.” In our newly coined use, it refers to a condition wherein a person is abundantly inspired by the presence of the muse. I further suggest that we invoke this term to apply to you Libras in the coming weeks. You potentially have a high likelihood of intense communion with your muses. There’s also a good chance you’ll engage with a new muse or two. What will you do with all of this illumination and stimulation? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Each of us has a “soul’s code”: a metaphorical blueprint of the beautiful person we could become by fulfilling our destiny. If our soul’s code remains largely dormant, it will agitate and disorient us. If, on the other hand, we perfectly actualize our soul’s code, we will feel at home in the world; all our experiences will feel meaningful. The practical fact is that most of us have made some progress in manifesting our soul’s code, but still have a way to go before we fully actualize it. Here’s the good news: You Scorpios are in a phase of your cycle when you could make dramatic advances in this glorious work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Life is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules,” observes Sagittarian author
Ashleigh Brilliant. According to my research, you have made excellent progress in this quest during the last few weeks and will continue your good work in the next six weeks. Give yourself an award! Buy yourself a trophy! You have discovered at least two rules that were previously unknown to you, and you have also ripened your understanding of another rule that had previously been barely comprehensible. Be alert for more breakthroughs. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “If you’re not lost, you’re not much of an explorer,” said rambunctious activist and author John Perry Barlow. Adding to his formulation, I’ll say that if you want to be a successful explorer, it’s crucial to get lost on some occasions. And according to my analysis, now is just such a time for you Capricorns. The new territory you have been brave enough to reconnoiter should be richly unfamiliar. The possibilities you have been daring enough to consider should be provocatively unpredictable. Keep going, my dear! That’s the best way to become un-lost.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Dreams really tell you about yourself more than anything else in this world could ever tell you,” said psychic Sylvia Browne. She was referring to the mysterious stories that unfold in our minds as we sleep. I agree with her assessment of dreams’ power to show us who we really are all the way down to the core of our souls. What Browne didn’t mention, however, is that it takes knowledge and training to become proficient in deciphering dreams’ revelations. Their mode of communication is unique and unlike every other source of teaching. I bring this up, Aquarius, because the coming months will be a favorable time for you to become more skilled in understanding your dreams.
The Fayette County Clerk’s Office is seeking election officers to help with in-person voting. They need people that can work starting Oct. 13 for early voting through Election Day, Nov. 3, weekdays roughly 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pay is around $12 per hour. Election officers have to meet several statutory requirements, including being a registered voter in Fayette County. The rest of the requirements can be seen at fayettecountyclerk. com/web/elections/ workingasanelectionofficer.htm If you are interested, please email the clerk’s office (do NOT call) at elections@fayettecountyclerk. com and provide your full name, address, and day time phone number. Programmer Analyst (Lexington, KY and client sites) Responsible for analysis, designing, developing, testing, and supporting applications in an Agile software development environment. Bachelor’s Degree or equiv in Comp Sci., Comp Eng., or closely related field req. Required Skills: Visual Studio, VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET & SQL, MVC, Crystal Report, XML, Entity Framework, AJAX, Telerik Control, and Telerik Reporting. Mail resume to Sitek Inc., Attn: HR,1040, Monarch Street, Suite 205, Lexington, KY 40513
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In June 1876, warriors from three Indian tribes defeated U.S. troops led by General George Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn in Montana. It was an iconic victory in what was ultimately a losing battle to prevent conquest by the ever-expanding American empire. One of the tribes that fought that day was the Northern Cheyenne. Out of fear of punishment by the U.S. government, its leaders waited 130 years to tell its side of the story about what happened. New evidence emerged then, such as the fact that the only woman warrior in the fight, Buffalo Calf Road Woman, killed Custer himself. I offer this tale as an inspiration for you Pisceans to tell your story about events that you’ve kept silent about for too long.
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Labor Day Trash Collection Lexington Waste Management will adjust its regular waste collection window on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The make-up day is Wednesday, September 9.
Lexington paper shred and household waste events The City of Lexington will host free paper shred and household hazardous waste events in October. Those participating in the events are asked to have acceptable materials loaded in your vehicle’s trunk, contained in boxes or bags you do not need back. You will be asked to pop the trunk so those staffing the event can unload materials for you. Please remain in your vehicle at all times with your windows rolled up. The Paper Shred will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike from 9 am until 2 pm. Fayette County residents may bring up to five boxes or bags of material to be shredded at no cost. The Household Hazardous Waste event will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 8:30 am until 3 pm.
St. Jude’s Dream Home Winner Barbara Greenlee of Lexington, KY was the winner of the 2020 Lexington St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house. The house, which is located on Stolen Horse Trace in Hamburg was given away in August along with other prizes.
EVENTS Individuals are needed to help with park clean up and trail maintenance at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary on Saturday, September 5 at 10 am. All tools will be provided. Dress appropriately for the weather, bring your own work gloves. The third annual Nature Hop will feature virtual and socially distant activities to do on your own from Saturday, September 12 through Sunday, September 20. For three hours in the afternoon on the third Saturday of each month, the Shaker Village Preserve Team leads volunteer trail crews to help maintain the Village’s trails. September’s volunteer trail crew will meet on Saturday, September 19 at 10 am until 1 pm.
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Real Estate: Properties Sold in Lexington Sold in 40502
17-Jul-20...........862 MCMEEKIN PL....................$1,260,000 31-Jul-20...........325 ANDOVER DR.....................$1,000,000 15-Jul-20...........2108 BRIDGEPORT DR................. $900,000 31-Jul-20...........1310 FINCASTLE RD..................... $729,000 15-Jul-20...........951 COOPER DR........................... $660,000 17-Jul-20...........125 ROMANY RD......................... $650,000 15-Jul-20...........1827 ST IVES CIR.......................... $650,000 20-Jul-20...........632 RAINTREE RD......................... $591,000 20-Jun-20..........316 MCDOWELL RD..................... $562,500 24-Jul-20...........316 MCDOWELL RD..................... $558,000 15-Jul-20...........178 BASSETT AVE.......................... $465,000 28-Jul-20...........226 CHENAULT RD....................... $449,900 29-Jul-20...........331 RIDGEWAY RD....................... $489,900 31-Jul-20...........953 TURKEY FOOT RD.................. $450,000 10-Jul-20...........3508 COLTNECK LN...................... $420,000 31-Jul-20...........990 COOPER DR........................... $406,500 25-Jun-20..........428 HOLIDAY RD.......................... $398,500 31-Jul-20...........1100 PEPPERHILL CIR.................. $390,000 02-Jul-20...........833 E MAIN ST.............................. $365,000 26-Jun-20..........987 EDGEWATER DR.................... $351,000 24-Jul-20...........378 SHERMAN AVE...................... $345,000 31-Jul-20...........2028 FONTAINE RD...................... $340,000 17-Jul-20...........317 MELBOURNE WAY................ $330,000 17-Jul-20...........125 VICTORY AVE.......................... $260,000 15-Jul-20...........3401 BELLEFONTE DR.................. $255,000
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31-Jul-20...........3576 RABBITS FOOT TRL.............. $695,000 31-Jul-20...........210 SHADY LN.............................. $600,000 21-Jul-20...........283 WINN WAY............................ $350,000 20-Jul-20...........3444 GRASMERE DR................... $339,000 31-Jul-20...........517 HOLLYHILL DR....................... $272,000 31-Jul-20...........285 MELBOURNE WAY................ $259,000 29-Jul-20...........3317 TISDALE DR.......................... $258,000
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04-Aug-20.........4177 JOHN ALDEN LN................. $722,000 23-Jul-20...........1023 CELIA LN.............................. $441,000 20-Jul-20...........1650 TAZEWELL DR...................... $400,000 27-Jul-20...........1822 PARKERS MILL RD.............. $335,000 03-Aug-20.........2076 FALLON RD.......................... $315,000 03-Aug-20.........2132 ALEXANDRIA DR................. $276,000 24-Jul-20...........730 DELLA DR............................... $237,000 17-Jul-20...........1444 SADDLE CLUB WAY............. $292,692 13-Jul-20...........914 CELIA LN................................ $275,000 15-Jun-20..........821 KEENE WOOD DR................. $220,000
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03-Aug-20.........1912 GENERAL WARFIELD WAY.. $789,000 17-Jul-20...........1956 GENERAL WARFIELD WAY.. $565,000 24-Jul-20...........806 MAPLE AVE............................ $315,000 24-Jul-20...........810 MAPLE AVE............................ $315,000
Sold in 40508
30-Jul-20 ..........516 MARYLAND AVE UNIT 122... $366,350 24-Jul-20 ..........516 MARYLAND AVE UNIT 118... $355,750 31-Jul-20 ..........512 MARYLAND AVE UNIT 113... $343,200 13-Jul-20 ..........533 N LIMESTONE........................ $330,000 24-Jul-20 ..........557 CHESTNUT ST......................... $315,000 21-Jul-20........... 535 S UPPER ST UNIT 413.......... $272,000 22-Jul-20 ..........250 S MARTIN LUTHER KING BLV.$244,000 10-Jul-20...........222 BOLIVAR ST UNIT 237........... $237,500 20-Jul-20 ..........125 RAND AVE.............................. $216,500 04-Aug-20.........520 MERINO ST............................ $210,000
Sold in 40509
16-Jul-20...........2412 WALNUT GROVE LN.........$1,060,000 24-Jul-20...........3417 BRIERCROFT WAY............... $777,000 31-Jul-20...........1640 VILLA MEDICI PASS............. $763,025 17-Jul-20...........1692 VILLA MEDICI PASS............. $663,150 27-Jul-20...........3211 BRIGHTON PLACE DR......... $635,000 05-Aug-20.........3833 STILL MEADOW LN............. $625,000 21-Jul-20...........2504 PASCOLI PL.......................... $615,000 13-Jul-20...........3677 HORSEMINT TRL................. $580,000 10-Jul-20...........1657 VILLA MEDICI PASS............. $579,900 28-Jul-20...........2625 LUCCA PL............................. $550,000 31-Jul-20...........3420 COUNTRY CLUB DR............ $529,000 28-Jul-20...........745 LOCHMERE PL....................... $525,000 23-Jul-20...........1757 BAHAMA RD....................... $507,000
Property sales info source: Fayette County Property Valuation office (www.fayettepva.com)
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20-Jul-20...........2409 SAN MILANO PL ................. $490,000 13-Jul-20...........3289 TRANQUILITY PT.................. $485,000 31-Jul-20...........3232 BRIGHTON PLACE DR......... $470,000 23-Jun-20..........3313 BRIGHTON PLACE DR......... $465,000 17-Jul-20...........380 HAYS BLVD............................ $450,000 05-Aug-20.........687 MINT HILL LN......................... $429,000 31-Jul-20...........1955 COVINGTON PT................... $420,000 07-Aug-20.........1004 CHETFORD DR.................... $410,000 03-Aug-20.........2605 RED LEAF DR....................... $405,000
Sold in 40513
31-Jul-20...........1204 RAEFORD LN....................... $570,000 24-Jul-20...........1080 CHASEWOOD WAY............. $505,000 30-Jul-20...........2248 SHANNAWOOD DR............ $445,000 24-Jul-20...........2604 FIRESIDE CIR....................... $392,500 27-Jul-20...........4184 PALMETTO DR..................... $386,780 30-Jul-20...........3301 PASTERN CT......................... $380,000 28-Jul-20...........2208 MANGROVE DR.................. $365,000 21-Jul-20...........2216 MADRONE WAY.................. $348,000 31-Jul-20...........4000 PALMETTO SPRINGS WAY.. $295,000 15-Jul-20...........2176 ALLEGHENY WAY................ $285,000 24-Jul-20...........3378 MANTILLA DR...................... $227,500 20-Jul-20...........2141 MAURA TRCE....................... $223,000
Sold in 40514
07-Aug-20.........2204 STRASBURG PARK.............. $523,760 14-Jul-20...........4817 BUD LN................................ $440,000 07-Aug-20.........1437 COPPER RUN BLVD............ $392,500 20-Jul-20...........4773 RHEMA WAY....................... $383,000 17-Jul-20...........1365 COPPER RUN BLVD............ $360,000 28-Jul-20...........2152 LADERA LN.......................... $357,500 31-Jul-20...........2287 HARRODS POINTE TRCE..... $350,000 24-Jul-20...........4284 SOUTHMOOR PARK........... $349,000 17-Jul-20...........1912 MELFORD PL....................... $340,000 31-Jul-20...........1433 CORONA DR........................ $330,000 21-Jul-20...........1289 CORONA DR........................ $327,000 17-Jul-20...........2057 TWAIN RIDGE DR................ $325,000 20-Jul-20...........1433 COPPER GLEN DR............... $320,000 07-Aug-20.........785 WILLOW OAK CIR.................. $302,900 10-Jul-20...........2358 HARRODS POINTE TRCE..... $287,000 03-Jul-20...........4009 HILLSIDE DR........................ $265,000 10-Jul-20...........1201 WYNDHAM HILLS DR......... $265,000 26-Jun-20..........3908 WYNDHAM RIDGE............. $265,000 03-Aug-20.........628 MILLPOND RD....................... $265,000 29-Jul-20...........1125 SPRING RUN RD................. $254,750 15-Jul-20...........441 GOLDON TROPHY TRL........... $251,000 24-Jul-20...........621 TWIN PINES WAY.................. $250,000 24-Jul-20...........3980 WINTHROP DR................... $246,500 15-Jul-20...........2490 HARRODS POINTE TRCE..... $239,100 13-Jul-20...........1033 RIDGETREE LN..................... $237,900
20-Jul-20...........3933 BOSTON RD........................ $235,000 24-Jul-20...........908 SUNNY SLOPE TRCE.............. $233,000 28-Jul-20...........648 TWIN PINES WAY.................. $232,500 17-Jul-20...........572 GOLDON TROPHY TRL........... $232,250
Sold in 40515
27-Jul-20...........3021 BROOKMONTE LN...........$1,350,000 03-Aug-20.........201 KELBURN CT.......................... $990,000 17-Jul-20...........4894 FAULKIRK LN....................... $950,000 30-Jul-20...........3751 BRANHAM PARK................ $740,000 31-Jul-20...........480 WESTON PARK...................... $634,900 27-Jul-20...........3888 DELONG RD........................ $570,000 03-Aug-20.........2236 BROADHEAD PL.................. $560,000 31-Jul-20...........209 SOMERSLY PL........................ $525,000 18-Jun-20..........465 WESTON PARK...................... $536,500 27-Jul-20...........3712 WINDING WOOD PL........... $535,000 10-Jul-20...........2217 WOODBURN HALL RD....... $450,000 28-Jul-20...........4024 MOONCOIN WAY............... $431,000 30-Jul-20...........905 GOLDEN BELL PL................... $420,000 31-Jul-20...........897 FIDDLER CREEK WAY............ $408,000 20-Jul-20...........2428 BROOKSHIRE CIR............... $405,000
Sold in 40517
05-Aug-20.........3444 FLINTRIDGE DR................... $265,000 01-Jul-20...........3881 SUGAR CREEK DR............... $260,000 24-Jul-20...........354 PATCHEN DR......................... $260,000
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