Events subject to change, check with each individual venue.

semi-professional and young artists will share their love of Bach’s music over a five-hour period. The Marathon is sponsored by St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, where outreach to the community is through the arts as well as raising social awareness and support for need based non-profit organizations.

Thu Mar 30

The Lexington Comic & Toy Convention returns to Central Bank Center through Sunday. Scheduled guests include director Kevin Smith and actors Jason Lee and Jaime Pressly.

Sat Mar 25

St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church, 1891 Parkers Mill Rd., will host the 15th Annual Bach Marathon, Saturday, March 25, noon to 5pm. The Bach Marathon celebrates music composed by one of the greatest in all of music history. 338 years after J.S. Bach was born, numerous professional,

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a new production of Jesus Christ, Superstar, takes the stage at Lexington Opera House. This production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world.

Fri Mar 31

Tails and Ales benefiting the Lexington Humane Society, is Friday, March 31, at the Hilton Lexington/ Downtown. This fun tasting event also features an online silent auction, light bites, games, music, and — of course — puppies.

Coming Soon

APR 7 Keeneland Spring Meet begins

APR 13 Disney on Ice, Rupp Arena

APR 25 Kenny Chesney, Rupp Arena

APR 27 (formerly the Rolex) 3-Day Event

Chef Ouita Michel Named Global Ambassador

The U.S. Department of State has appointed Chef Ouita Michel to the American Culinary Corps, where she’ll be a global culinary ambassador on a mission.

Chef Ouita joins the ranks of other culinary professionals from across the country as a member of the organization, which is a diplomatic culinary partnership formed by an alliance between the State Department and the Beard Foundation. She’ll be working with folks like Padma Lakshmi, Samin Nosrat; Meherwan Irani, founder of Spicewalla, and fellow Kentuckian Edward Lee.

The Diplomatic Culinary Partnership embraces and utilizes food, hospitality, and the dining experience as diplomatic tools to engage foreign dignitaries, bridge cultures, and strengthen relationships with civil society.

EAT & DRINK CALENDAR

SAT MAR 11

The Versailles Merchants Alliance invites you to the fundraiser, A Taste of Woodford, an evening of entertainment, dinner, and drinks from merchants in Woodford County. Proceeds directly benefit and support Woodford County and programming like FREE Summer Block Parties and a Christmas Open House.

SUN MAR 12

Lexington Pit Crew will receive 20 percent of all digital and in-store fundraiser sales on Mar 12, 2023 by visiting Hamburg’s Mod Pizza and showing your fundraiser flyer or mentioning the fundraiser at checkout, or ordering online with the digital coupon code on the day of the fundraiser.

SAT MAR 25

The Spring Sip & Shop at The Winchester Opera House is March 25 and March 26. Guests can enjoy craft cocktails and mocktails while they shop, live music throughout the day, and FREE raffles including items from vendors.

SUN MAR 26

Welcome this spring season by creating a beautiful spring cookie cake at Harkness Edwards Vineyards. Make your very own cookie cake design decorated by you and take it home to share.

Coldstream Improvements

Coldstream Dog Park recently announced “pawsitive” improvements. The Dog Park has reopened with newly-added ADA improvements. The park has been updated to include new ADA-compliant parking spots and sidewalks to make the dog park more accessible. This project was paid for with grant funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Lucky Dog

In late January, fire crews responded to a non-injury accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Georgetown at Capstone Dr. Thankfully, no people were entrapped or injured, but firefighters did rescue one important passenger. 8-week old Arlo was located under the brake pedal of the overturned SUV. Firefighters were able to crawl into the wreckage and pull the puppy out unharmed. Other than being cold and scared Arlo went home unscathed.

Pets Calendar

FRI MAR 31

Tails and Ales benefiting the Lexington Humane Society is Friday, March 31, 7pm - 10pm, with VIP Hour beginning at 6 pm at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. This fun tasting event also features an online silent auction, light bites, games, music, and — of course — puppies.

There will be beer, cider, wine, spirits, and nonalcoholic offerings available.

General Admission tickets include a tasting glass and T-shirt; VIP tickets include a tasting glass, collectors pint glass, T-shirt, and a reusable tote bag to carry all your swag. Remember to check out the VIP table options if you plan on joining with friends.

The online auction accompanying Tails and Ales will run from Wednesday, March 22nd, through Friday, March 31st. You do not have to attend the event or purchase a ticket to participate.

Home And Garden

Pruning Street Trees

As a property owner, when you have trees and shrubs along city streets, street trees need to be pruned to a height of at least seven feet above sidewalks and 12 feet above streets. This allows for vehicles to pass under them on the street and pedestrians to get by them on the sidewalk.

Property owners in Lexington are also responsible for keeping their trees pruned away from overhead street lights and traffic signs, improving neighborhood safety and security.

Issues should be reported to LexCall 311 (or 859425-2255) so that Code Enforcement can be notified.

RADON Updates for HomeOwners

A new Board has been created to promote the control of radon in Kentucky. They will evaluate and develop programs to improve radon related activities by contractors as well as educate the public on health risks related to radon.

It is now required that radon contractors and business entities be certified through either the

National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) to provide any radon testing or mitigation services. Radon contractors are now required to adopt standard operating procedures (SOP’s) established by the American Standards Institute (ANSI).

Home And Garden Calendar

FRI MAR 3

Running out of room for plants in your home? Go vertical! Plant mounting is a great way to take advantage of all the vertical space in your home and create a statement piece. This workshop guides you through the process of mounting your very own plant to take home as well as provide info on all the differences between caring for a mounted plant vs a potted plant. 6:30 pm, Forage.

SAT MAR 4

LFUCG is offering two composting workshops in March. During this two-hour presentation, you’ll learn about the different types of backyard composting and how to make it work with your household. Residents who complete the workshop will receive a voucher to subsidize the cost of a composter. Residents must live at an address that receives city waste collection to be eligible for a reduced-price composter.

Pre Registration for workshops is required. Workshops will be held from 10 am to noon at McConnell Springs. Learn more and register: LexingtonKY.gov/Compost.

FRI MAR 10

Louisville’s largest Home and Garden Show comes to the Kentucky Exposition Center, through the weekend. Join for three days of home improvement inspiration.

SAT MAR 11

Composting workshop 10 am to noon at McConnell Springs. Learn more and register: LexingtonKY.gov/Compost.

SAT MAR 25

Lexington’s next Household Hazardous Waste event will be held at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 a.m. until 3 pm.