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Smiley Pete contributor Shannon Clinton (“Craveworthy,” page 7) is an Elizabethtown native who now lives in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. A proud graduate of Western Kentucky University’s journalism program, she has been a full-time freelance writer for 21 years for publications across the Southeast. When she’s not writing, you can find her tending to her collections of vintage Pyrex and hot sauce. Emily Giancarlo (photography for the home profile “Dream Diggs,” page 17) is a professional photographer based out of Lexington, Kentucky, specializing in lifestyle and commercial photography. For more information and images, visit www.emilygiancarlo.com. Mick Jeffries (photography for “Local Luminaries: Cecilia Wright”) is a longtime contributor of words and images to the Smiley Pete universe. He works in an ever-changing array as graphic designer, photographer, writer, radio show host and oral historian to celebrate and evangelize the ever-unfolding zeitgeist of Lexington, his beloved home for more than three decades.

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Celeste Lewis is a visual artist and freelance writer and director for the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. She contributes a series for Smiley Pete Publishing (“Local Luminaries: Cecilia Wright,” page 10) that focuses on profiling a variety of interesting folks from the Lexington area, including artists, writers, small-business owners and various creative types. Kathie Stamps (“Small Business Spotlight: Pemberton’s Greenhouses,” page 35) is a self-employed writer and voice-over artist in Lexington. ■

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CIVIC CONNECTIONS A monthly feature authored by a rotating cast of Lexington councilmembers and other civic-minded professionals

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s a long-time bike commuter and proponent of multimodal transportation, it doesn’t surprise me that one of the main issues I hear about from constituents is traffic. One of the proposals I’m most enthusiastic to work on as a city councilmember is the Mixed Use Traffic Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system that would connect the Brannon Crossing area with downtown Lexington along Nicholasville Road. This initiative would consist of a limited number of inbound and outbound stops, with bus service running from park-and-ride locations in Jessamine County to Lexington’s downtown transit center. It includes additional investments in bike and pedestrian infrastructure, green space and safety measures to protect our neighborhoods from traffic congestion. LFUCG has known for years that one of Lexington’s primary concerns is transportation flow. The BRT model is based on the idea of “complete streets” – streets designed for people that prioritize safety, access and navigation for everyone. Our goal is to design streetscapes that make it easier to walk, bike, cross the street and travel along sidewalks without fear or social marginalization.

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Cecilia Wright THE LOCAL MUSICIAN AND MUSIC THERAPIST WHO HAS RECORDED WITH TYLER CHILDERS AND SENORA MAY DISCUSSES HER RECENT SOLO DEBUT — AND MOST PERSONAL PROJECT TO DATE BY CELESTE LEWIS

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or more than two decades, Cecilia Wright’s life has been guided by music in a variety of capacities, from teaching cello lessons to performing at wedding ceremonies, bars or on music festival stages. In the past six months or so, she was featured as a session musician on two of the most high profile recent Kentucky releases: Tyler Childers’ “Long Violent History” and Señora May’s “All of My Love.” Still, the Lexington musician can’t help but feel a little incredulous at the recent output of her debut solo album. With a general demeanor that’s humbler and more observant than flashy or ostentatious, Wright was never one who dreamed of fame and fortune as a frontwoman. In recent years, she’s been quite content to play a support role for her musician friends, whether playing cello in Bear Medicine, the popular Lexington band fronted by her husband, Joshua Wright, or performing alongside local songwriter Warren Byrom as a duo or full band. But something about the pandemic, coupled with a chaotic handful of years and the milestone event of turning 30, created the perfect conditions for some introspection and songwriting, Wright said she realized one day she had a grouping of songs written, and the next thing she knew, the concept for an album began to take shape before her eyes. “Honestly, the pandemic made me more courageous to give this a try,” she said. “I thought: So much in our lives is shut down – when will I ever have the time again to turn this into something?” With a couple of skilled and trusted musician friends by her side, Wright entered the studio earlier this year and started recording. The album, “Another Human,” was recorded and completed over a month’s time and released into the world in February. Though it’s certainly her very own album, with all original songs, Wright very much considers the project to be a group effort.

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“I can’t stress enough how much I was helped in making this a reality – my friends who played on the album all had a hand in shaping the songs, and we couldn’t have done it without Otto,” she said, referring to local studio guru Otto Helmuth, a longtime collaborator of Wright’s who recorded and engineered the album. With Wright on guitar and vocals, her studio crew also consisted of drummer Robby Cosenza (a close friend and neighbor) and her husband on guitar. A handful of additional collaborators joined remotely to provide vocals and instrumental support, including Caroline Copley on harmonies and local pickers Byrom and J. Tom Hnatow.

In the past year, Cecilia Wright turned 30, opened a music therapy business, recorded on two of Kentucky’s most high profile music releases and released her debut solo album, “Another Human.”

Helmuth said that while COVID-19 created some hurdles in the recording process, the album came together more quickly and smoothly than he had originally thought it might.

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“We sort of became a pod,” he said of the recording team, referring to the necessary COVID-19 precautions they needed to consider while making a record during the pandemic. “Usually an album would take a lot longer to finish, but Cecilia is very organized and had a pretty clear idea of what she wanted and how to put it together,” Helmuth continued. “There was a natural ease for us; we’ve all worked together on various things before.” Helmuth admitted that several months after the album’s release, he’s still singing the songs in his head. “It’s a great record,” he said. “There’s a raw honesty in [Wright’s] vocals and her writing that is very attractive.” Since its February release, the album has created a buzz around town, with many reviews, and comments have been circling back to Wright. “I had no idea what to expect, but I’ve been really touched, to be honest,” she said of the response. “I’ve had people tell me they listened, and they really relate, especially women. That feels great.” In reviewing the album for local radio station WRFL, station DJ and longtime Trivial Thursdays host Mick Jeffries said the album has the quality of “coffee with an old friend.”

cians, Wright learned to love music early and started playing the cello in grade school. Later she played in rock bands, traveling to gigs regionally. She was gigging with the Knoxvillebased modern folk band The Lonetones in 2014 when she met her husband, who was also on the road performing regionally. After a few months of a long-distance romance, Wright moved to Lexington to be with him. The couple married in 2016; they share two dogs.

“What makes ‘Another Human’ so special is Wright’s gift for imbuing personal struggles with such charming candor in song,” the review continued. “You just can’t help but feel better after listening to this magnificent debut.”

In recent years, Wright took her musicianship a step further in completing training as a music therapist. Earlier this year, Wright and her business partner, Nora Veblen, opened their own Lexington music therapy practice, Wildwood Music Therapy, named for the famous Carter Family song.

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on the community has been something positive to work toward during this challenging time,” Wright said. “We’re really excited about the possibilities for community partnerships and the flexibility that having a private practice allows for. “ In their work with Wildwood, the therapists see a wide range of clients, of various ages and needs. Wright says throughout her studies, she saw the incredible range of need for the field and worked with patients suffering with the aftereffects of stroke and others with traumatic injuries, using music as a tool to help them recover some of what they had lost. “I have learned a lot about resilience,” she said. “It was shocking to me as a student to learn what people sometimes go through and what it takes to get them on the road to healing. It feels great to be part of that process for people.”

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Smiley Pete writer Celeste Lewis spoke with Wright recently about making music during difficult times, the therapeutic power of music and what the future holds. How did music start in your life? When did you begin to focus on the cello? Music started in my life literally before I was born: My mother, also a cellist, was playing [and still is playing] a 300-year-old Italian cello when she was pregnant with me. My dad is a selftaught musician, so I grew up hearing music constantly. I started playing cello in fifth grade.

What led you to choose music therapy as a career? I’d been interested in music therapy for years, but there was no program in my hometown. When I made plans to move to Lexington, I found out about the program here and local music therapist Austin Robinson was generous enough to let me shadow him and ask a million questions. The more I learned and the more I observed, I realized this was the career I needed to be in. I applied for the equivalency/master’s program at the University of Kentucky, directed by Dr. Olivia Yinger.

Tell me about making the record. As I was starting to feel more confident about the songs I was writing, I mentioned the idea of recording an EP [which ended up turning into an eight-song album] to Otto Helmuth, who thankfully was up for the project. I asked Joshua Wright [guitar] and Robby Cosenza [drums] to rehearse and record [with me on bass], which we tracked live at Otto’s studio. From there, it was a process of adding vocals and layering in additional instrumental parts. A few folks recorded parts remotely. Of course, we made every effort to do everything as safely as possible. Recording during a pandemic is a bit tricky, but it’s a pretty nice option when gigs aren’t happening. Tell me about your songwriting process for your album. I wrote everything on guitar and made rough recordings at home before coming up with bass parts, vocal harmonies and other ideas for melodies that might complement the songs. Of course, everyone who recorded had a hand in writing and developing their parts. I’m inspired by the places I’ve been and how relationships to those places can change over time. The pandemic caused me to look outward more, trying to make sense of how so much can go so wrong at the same time and how we adapt to cope with so much chaos and devastation. Some of the songwriters who most inspire me are Michael Hurley, Fiona Apple and David Berman. I’m also inspired by the gazillion musicians I’ve played with over the years. What’s the most personal song on the record? Probably ‘Another Human.’ I was writing some of the songs sort of in a state of crisis. I had been rethinking a lot of things, and I had been envisioning life’s obstacles. ‘Another Human’ refers to whether to bring another human into our lives [a baby] and also me being a different human after all I learned in my studies, and living with/sharing life with another human. The pandemic and all the chaos surrounding the last couple of years taught me that things are more fragile than I had known before. It taught me to be more courageous and go for it.

rehabilitation, provide social and emotional support for adults with dementia, provide adolescents with opportunities to explore coping skills through music, reinforce memorization of academic concepts [think back to learning your ABCs!], validate the lived experiences of marginalized communities, provide end-oflife support and the list goes on and on. I think that most people intuitively understand that music supports our well-being, but board-certified music therapists receive a tremendous amount of education and clinical training to learn how to address specific goals in a very targeted way using music. Do you have an interesting or funny gig story you can share? I once played a wedding that happened right on the line of Eastern and Central time. Nobody knew what time it was, and there was no cell service, so half the guests showed up late and it was chaos. I also once played a Christmas gig at a church with my boyfriend at the time, who actually broke up with me in between the two services. Then, toward the end of the service, the fire alarms went off because someone in the congregation accidentally put a lit cigar in their pocket. Everyone in the parking lot was singing ‘O Holy Night’ as the firetrucks showed up, and I drove away with a broken heart.

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Tell me about your work as a music therapist and the range of therapies you work with. Most of my current work is in the public schools right now, working individually with students to reinforce their individual educational goals [IEPs] through music. My clinical training involved a wide variety of settings, and I interned with UK HealthCare, where I worked with patients of all ages. One of my favorite experiences at UKHC was working with stroke patients on regaining speech functioning through singing. What would you like people to know about the importance of music therapy? There is a growing body of research that demonstrates that music therapy can address a wide variety of goals: It can decrease the perception of pain, provide developmental support for pre-term infants, increase engagement during neuro-

What do you see as the future of live music as we get to return to some kind of normal in the not-too-distant future? Music venues, especially small ones, have really been hit hard during this pandemic. Musicians have, too, so it’s going to be really tough. As independent artists, we might have to be a bit more flexible and work with music venues to figure out something that works for everyone. The biggest thing that will make that flexibility possible is if people put money directly into the pockets of musicians by buying music and merch from them directly, rather than just streaming music for free. Personally, I’m also hoping that house concerts become more common as a way to support musicians directly and also provide spaces that prioritize a listening experience. What’s next? I am thinking about writing and recording some instrumental music. Leading this recording project, and now preparing a live show, I’m thinking about the story I am trying to tell and how to bring that to life with all of these musical ingredients. And it’s all made better by listening to the ideas of the musicians I’m playing with. I really enjoyed it all especially the role of producing. I think I’d enjoy producing for other people and working with their music. It was incredibly interesting to take all the pieces and work with all the layers. I want to do it again. ■

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NICE DIGGS ERIN AND GANNON DIGGS’ ECLECTIC UPDATED BUNGALOW IS CHOCK FULL OF STRIKING, DROOL-WORTHY DETAILS

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ith four bedrooms, threeand-a-half baths and modern updates aplenty, Gannon and Erin Diggs’ historic Cramer Avenue bungalow is a coveted rarity in Kenwick, a neighborhood teeming with older homes that are heavy on charm but oftentimes lacking in space – bedrooms and bathrooms in particular. “That’s what’s so nice about this – you still get the charm of living in the neighborhood, but it really has the updated amenities, with the open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, master bath,” Erin said. When Gannon was house-hunting in 2011, he was drawn to the Kenwick neighborhood for its proximity to downtown, tight-knit-community vibe and charming historic homes. (He and Erin, who both work on the administrative side of the dental industry, were friends at the time but didn’t start dating until several years later.) He had looked at several homes in the area already, and while many of the original floorplans in the neighborhood’s older bungalows feel choppy and closed off, this one stood out immediately. “I was drawn to the open floor plan when you walk in – tall ceilings, no walls separating pretty much anything on the first floor,” he said. Originally built in 1912, the home had been converted from a duplex to a single-family home by a previous owner a couple years before Gannon bought it. That owner had made other significant upgrades, including opening up the downstairs to create a seamless Lshaped living, dining and kitchen area, and building an addition that allowed for a spacious new master bath and closet upstairs, as well as a guest bedroom and mud room. He also reinforced many of the home’s “bones,” from new plumbing and electric to a new sump pump.

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The home’s accents, furnishings and accessories reflect the unique style of the homeowners: eclectic but cohesive, classic but a little bit funky. While the primary furnishings mostly came from classic outfitters such as Pottery Barn and Arhaus, accents and accessories were largely purchased from local consignment and vintage shops such as The Domestic, Scout Antiques and Liberty Antiques. The pendant light over the dining room table came from Haven Home & Garden. PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

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“It wasn’t just aesthetics – he updated everything,” said Gannon. Of course, budget is always a factor when it comes to extensive remodels of that nature, and while the house was move-in ready when Gannon purchased it, some of the cosmetic choices had been made with budget in mind rather than design or durability. When Erin moved in in 2017, the year the couple got engaged, she homed in on a handful of updates that would elevate the design and functionality of the house, with a fully customized chef’s kitchen taking center stage. “The kitchen was big, but the space was ineffectively used,” she said. Erin, who loves to cook, lived in home for about a year, getting a feel for what would work best in the space before starting on sketches for a new kitchen design, keeping both aesthetics and efficiency at the forefront. The kitchen design was largely inspired by Shaker-style or English-style kitchens, which typically feature clean lines, a restrained or neutral color palette and a focus on functionality. Erin cites the British furniture manufacturer deVOL as a major design inspiration.

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The dark and striking neutral colors of the Diggs’ customdesigned kitchen are offset by warm brass-burnished hardware and accents. The kitchen was designed by the homeowner, Erin, who worked closely with woodworker Tom Ricci and other local vendors. PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

To help give life to their vision, the couple called on Tom Ricci of Thomas Ricci Custom Cabinetry, a local woodworker and cabinet maker who had been recommended by a neighbor. The new layout placed the sink, refrigerator and stove in the “kitchen work triangle” placement, honoring the design principle that adheres to certain geometric guidelines to maximize workspace efficiency. For the main cabinetry, Ricci built all new oak cabinets, which were painted a rich, striking gray (Cyberspace by Sherwin-Williams), complementing the black soapstone countertops from Counter Culture Plus. On the wall housing the refrigerator and microwave, a custom-stained hickory pantry was built to conceal the microwave and other small appliances. Art deco-inspired pendant lights from Ferguson Bath, Lighting and Kitchen Gallery and burnished brass cabinet pulls and knobs from Restoration Hardware contribute understated embellishments to the space, which feels both classic and modern.

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Undergoing a remodel requires patience and flexibility, and Erin said she and Ricci maintained a good working relationship through all the curveballs. “I don’t know how many times we altered our plans,” she said with a laugh. Once construction started, however, the project was completed in just four weeks — just in time for the couple to host Thanksgiving that year. Erin credits Ricci for his efficiency and attention to detail.

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“Tom really paid attention to details that I didn’t really think of — things like [matching] the crown molding,” she said. “He was wonderful – we worked really well together.“ One example of something that wasn’t in Erin’s original plan was upper cabinets, but she said she caved when realizing the extra storage space was needed. “I have a bit of a glassware obsession,” she said, gesturing to an open, ceiling-height shelf that contains an impressive collection of vintage glassware, inherited from family members or purchased at thrift stores and flea markets.

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Two of the couple’s favorite kitchen implements provide attractive and functional displays for their favorite beverages. Gannon, a co-producer of the bourbon documentary “Neat,” is a bourbon aficionado, and Ricci designed a custom built-in bourbon bar with dimmable lighting to house his collection. Crafted from natural wood and iron piping, the shelf mimics a similar built-in shelf in the living room, designed and built several years earlier by local interior designer Claire Miller while she was still an interior design student at the University of Kentucky. Erin, a craft beer lover, refers to the well-lit, temperature-controlled beer and wine fridge as “probably my favorite part of the kitchen” — though she’s also partial to the vertical spice rack drawer next to the oven, which offers ample space to keep her dozens of culinary spices organized and accessible. Gannon joked that the accessory was the “driving force” behind the entire remodel. Visible from the front door, striking red-and-pink printed wallpaper from the Glasgow, Scotland-based company Timorous Beasties on a statement wall along the staircase adds visual interest and a big pop of color to the downstairs space (the downstairs half-bath, which was remodeled by Counter Culture Plus, also features wallpaper from the company). Handwoven rugs from Lilliekat Rus add texture and warmth throughout the home. And while much of the furnishings came from classic outfitters such as Pottery Barn and Arhaus, the majority of the home’s eclectic artwork and vintage accents were purchased from local consignment and antique shops such as Scout, The Domestic, Liberty Antiques and Wearhouse. Eclectic but well-thought-out, the home’s decor can be described as classic, elegant, inviting and approachable all at once: a perfect reflection of the couple’s style and personality.

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1210 Manchester St. (The Distillery District) 3101 Clays Mill Road #301 One taco for $6 Chocolate Churro Waffle Taco: Cinnamon waffle cone taco shell filled with creamy chocolate ice cream, then dipped in chocolate bombe sauce, topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and C&B purple sprinkles. $1 from every taco will benefit Casa de la Cultura KY.

El Mariachi Restaurant & Cantina 125 Towne Center Drive 1916 Justice Drive Two tacos for $6 Tacos de Alambre: Boneless pork, slow simmered in beer-and-citrus reduction combined with bacon, mushrooms, red & yellow peppers, onion, pineapple, cilantro and chihuahua cheese sautéed with a tapatío spice blend and served on corn tortilla. Paired with Corona Premier.

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3501 Lansdowne Drive (Lexington); 110 Cynthia Drive (Brannon Crossing, Nicholasville) Two tacos for $6 Pork Tacos: Tender pork made with cochinita pibil. Tacos Al Pastor: Citrus-seasoned pork w/ grilled onions and pineapple served with a side of green salsa. Veggie Fajita: Bell peppers, onions and tomatoes delicately seasoned and sauteed. Paired w/ Corona Premier.

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Papi’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar 3901 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 180 Two tacos for $6 Chicken Barbacoa: Veracruzstyle barbacoa featuring chicken seasoned with dried chilis and spices including Hoja Santa and avocado leaves, slow cooked until tender served on double-stacked corn tortillas garnished with fresh onions and cilantro.

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Casa de la Cultura is a nonprofit dedicated to embracing and promoting authentic Latino culture within Lexington, through dance, music and other cultural classes, programming and events. PHOTO BY PAUL MARTIN

CASA DE LA CULTURA: CULTIVATING MULTICULTURAL IDENTITIES IN LEXINGTON BY JUDY BRUMLEY

On April 19-25, Smiley Pete Publishing, this magazine’s parent company, will present Crave Taco Week at *** participating restaurants across Lexington. Participating restaurants will offer special and unique taco plates, crafted specially for the event, for $6 a plate. Since 2018, Smiley Pete has partnered with the local nonprofit Casa de la Cultura for Crave Taco Week. The organization receives a portion of the event’s proceeds, and helps provide cultural programming at a handful or participating restaurants. We wanted to introduce our readers to the organization and the wonderful work they are doing to preserve and promote traditional Latino culture in Lexington.

asa de la Cultura is a multicultural nonprofit committed to sharing and embracing authentic Latino culture in Lexington. Since it was founded in 2013 by Monica Calleja, a Mexican immigrant who has been living in Kentucky for more than 20 years, the organization has offered dance groups, artisan workshops and other cultural programming with the underlying goal of helping preserve and promote traditional Latino-based culture and language skills to children and adults alike. According to Mercedes Harn, a Spanish teacher at Athens-Chilesburg Elementary and the board president of Casa de la Cultura, immigrants, especially those from Latin America, often lose their sense of identity when they come to the United States. “Second- and third-generation Americans don’t know about the culture of their first-generation relatives, and they feel a little bit embarrassed to speak Spanish,” said Harn, a native of Lima, Peru, who added that her own children prefer to speak English. Casa de La Cultura provides the younger generation with opportunities to learn about Hispanic culture and to learn and practice the language. Harn says this is important because even though that culture might not be

a part of their day-to-day lives, it’s still a part of their identities. The organization offers a wide range of programs, activities and workshops, all of which are open to the public. Its Youth Mariachi Ensemble gives kids the chance to meet new friends while learning about authentic mariachi music; a folk dance group helps promote teamwork and encourages family and friends to show support for one another. Language boot camps allow English and Spanish language learners to practice their skills and build helpful, cross-cultural relationships with native Spanish-speakers. Casa de la Cultura has also been hosting periodic artisan workshops since 2013. Participants have made everything from piñatas and corn-husk crafts to alebrijes – brightly colored sculptures of fantastical creatures and animals. Some participants have even sold their workshop creations to generate extra income. Since 2014, the organization has been hosting an annual Mother’s Day festival. Taking place at Masterson Station Park, the event serves as a reminder of the importance of Mother’s Day celebrations in South American countries while also providing an opportunity to reach more Latino women in the community and share information about women’s health, domestic violence, higher education and more.

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Ensuring that the Spanish speaking community in Lexington has access to important information has always been a top priority for Casa de la Cultura, but it’s become more important than ever in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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“We work hard to earn the trust of our community so they know they can look to us for reliable information and resources,” Calleja explained. Thanks to Facebook, the organization has been able to keep its followers informed about public health updates, guidelines and where to find help during the pandemic. Harn said she has been worried about the fact that the information disseminated to the public about COVID-19 is mostly in English, automatically putting non-English speakers in a position to be less informed. “Everything has to be translated for the Facebook page, but we have a moral obligation to do that for the Latino population,” she said. The organization also works closely with the community radio station RadioLex to ensure public health information is being distributed in Spanish. Like many other nonprofits and organizations, the work of Casa de la Cultura’s has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. In order to stay active, in-person events and programs were replaced by virtual classes and pre-recorded lessons. Virtual fundraising has proven to be a challenge. Still, the group has stayed active over the past year and is looking forward to once again partnering with Smiley Pete Publishing for Crave Taco Week, April 19-25. In 2019 and 2020, Casa de la Cultura sent members of its youth mariachi orchestra and dance group to perform at a few of the participating restaurants during Taco Week and is hoping to show off some of their new material during this year’s event (at the time of publication, those details were still pending).

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“It’s a great opportunity to let everyone in Lexington know about us, our mission and our programs,” Calleja said. While the organization is currently run entirely by volunteers, organizers hope to be able to hire a full-time employee in the near future. And, although it doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar location yet, Harn says the organization is hoping to find “a casa for casa” in the near future. If you’re interested in learning more about Casa de la Cultura’s work or are interested in getting involved, visit casadelaculturaky. org or check out its Facebook page (Casa de la Cultura KY). ■

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hen the much anticipated Crave Taco Week returns to Lexington April 19-25, the city will be abuzz with tacos stuffed every filling imaginable – from the traditional chicken, pork and beef to tofu, veggies and fried chicken. Papi’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar will be keeping things classic, featuring tacos al pastor (roasted pork with pineapples) as its Taco Week specialty at its Euclid Avenue location; it’s Harrodsburg Road and Palomar locations will feature a different special. With origins tracing back to Lebanese merchants who brought “shawarma”-style cooking to Mexico when they immigrated there in in the early 1900s, “al pastor” roughly translates to “shepherd style.” While al pastor meat is traditionally cooked rotisserie-style on a spit grill, the recipe is often amended for the average home cook, as it is here. Plan accordingly for this meal, keeping in mind that the pork should be marinated for a minimum of two hours, and ideally, overnight or up to three days. Recipe makes 10 tacos to feed a small army of hungry taco fans.

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Marcos Valdes, owner of Papi’s Mexican Restaruant and Bar, shows off the Tacos al Pastor plate, available at the restaurant’s Euclid Avenue location during Crave Taco Week (April 19-25).

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Pastor Ingredients: • 5 pounds boneless pork shoulder • 3 tablespoons achiote paste • 2 tablespoons guajillo chili powder • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 1 tablespoon cumin • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon pepper • ¾ cup white vinegar • 1 cup pineapple juice • 1 pineapple, skinned and sliced into 1-inch rounds For Serving: • 10 small corn tortillas • 1 white onion, finely chopped • 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped • 1 cup salsa • 1 avocado, diced • 2 limes, cut into wedges

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hich came first: the taco or the margarita? Regardless of the answer, both are essential components for Crave Taco Week, taking place April 19-25 at more than 17 participating restaurants in Lexington. Agave & Rye is known for its creative and delicious cocktail menu, which includes a variety of spins on the classic margarita. This adventurous version offers a medley of sweet and spicy notes – try it at home, or pair it with any of the three Taco Week tacos at Agave & Rye’s Fayette Mall location later this month.

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or a century and a half, a lush, green family-owned horticulture business has been discreetly tucked in the midst of an otherwise industrial and utilitarian corridor two miles north of the Distillery District. Known for many decades as W.P. Pemberton & Sons Greenhouses, the official company name became Pemberton’s Greenhouses in 2009, although it always has been commonly referred to as Pemberton’s. What began in 1871 as a family business with tobacco and vegetables continues as a thriving retail and wholesale garden center – still familyowned and operated. Located on Keller Court, off Georgetown Street near New Circle Road, Pemberton’s occupies roughly three acres, with 22 greenhouses – one of which dates back to 1915. “It’s a very old facility – the plants are in the exact spots where they were grown,” said co-owner Janna Pemberton Schmidt. The fact that the facility was “built for the plants, not for people to walk through” makes for some areas that some might consider somewhat difficult to browse, she added.

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Both loyal longtime patrons and new customers alike, however, are likely to shrug off that assessment. Perusing the historic greenhouses’ narrow, rambling aisles lined with thousands of plants and flowers is akin to having stumbled upon a secret and wild labyrinthine world. Begonias, geraniums, impatiens, ferns, white velvet tradescantia, potted tulips and succulent gardens mingle with garden supplies and sundries. From the greenhouse structures themselves to the charming, weathered shelving, the entire venue seems to be coated with a centuryold patina you just don’t find in newer or big box garden centers. Schmidt is a sixth-generation co-owner, sharing the business with her two siblings. “We’re all jack-of-all-trades,” she said of the three co-owners. They split responsibilities, with Schmidt, the middle child, serving as general manager; her older sister, Ashley Pemberton Herndon, acting as hard goods purchaser and container garden specialist; and her younger brother, Colin Pemberton, as the properties manager. Schmidt’s husband, Jeff Schmidt, is director of logistics and technology for the business, which increasingly utilizes social media as a marketing tool.

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or 30 years, the Lexington furniture store Another Man’s Treasure has embraced the concept of mixing old and new. The store’s origins can be traced back to 1991, when Dennis and Dottie Gibbs were working for a computer software company. Dennis also had several rental properties, which opened his eyes to a local need for quality furniture at a reasonable price. He left the computer company to start a furniture retail business, with Dottie joining him a few years later. The store started with used furniture, gradually adding new Kentucky-made products. From there, the store evolved into what it is today: a new furniture store with a sprinkling in of used and antique items. At Another Man’s Treasure, we have always believed that every home is truly a mix of new, used and unique items. Our store is a Mom & Pop success story hinging on hard work and determination. We love that as small business owners, we are in charge of guiding our own destiny, and we have always been able to make the decisions necessary to navigate through changing economies, style trends and customers. In 1999, Another Man’s Treasure took on a “DBA” and started selling all new furniture. Little did we know how much our customers would miss our original concept. After years of hearing about it from them, we decided to heed their call, and in 2006, we decided to bring back the original concept – but with a new twist: We began carrying overruns and discontinued furniture, in addition to the new and used inventory. Listening to our customers has always been an integral part of our business model.

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The family members and their staff of 11 full-time employees work closely together on a day-to-day basis, answering ringing phones, running the cash register, building terrariums and container gardens, managing deliveries and plant storage, and overseeing the growing operations. Herndon admitted that keeping such a long-running family business alive can be stressful due to the pressures of “worrying that we do the right things [and] make the right decisions, in order to persevere and succeed to see the seventh generation step in.” But, she says the rewards are incomparable. “[Inheriting] a generational business such as ours is a tremendous honor due to a strong and loyal customer base continuing their support throughout the generations,” she said. As for that next generation, Herndon’s son, Mack Herndon, is the seventh generation to be working in the 150-year-old family business. With a chemical license to help combat insects, he also oversees plant storage – a significant aspect of the family business – and is often Pemberton’s presence on social media, rattling off intricate horticulture facts and descriptions as he enthusiastically shows off the different plants and flowers growing in the greenhouses.

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Far left: Ashley Herndon works on a container garden for a client. Above: The business offers a variety of planters and other garden accessories in addition to its deep inventory of plants. PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

Pemberton’s will deliver throughout Central Kentucky and “up to Cincinnati, over to Louisville and down to London,” Schmidt said, adding that 75 percent of their customers are in Lexington and surrounding counties, with the rest falling within that 80-or-so-mile radius. The Pemberton family considers their four seasons of the year to be spring, fall, Christmas and Easter, with poinsettias being the star attraction for Christmastime and lilies for Easter. Last year was strong for perennials and vegetable sales, Schmidt said, due the abundance of folks staying at home and trying to beautify their landscapes or trying to cook their own food. Tomato plants and other vegetables, along with herbs like basil, cilantro and parsley, were particularly popular during the pandemic. A unique service offered by the garden center is plant storage, either for winter storage or for rehabilitation. “We store about 2,300 tropicals for roughly 400 customers throughout Central Kentucky,” Schmidt said. “We nurse those things back to health and then deliver them back in the spring when everybody’s ready to take them on after the frost.”

Other services Pemberton’s offers include renting plants for weddings, funerals and other events, and creating unique centerpieces consisting of succulents or ivy instead of cut flowers. Container gardens are another Pemberton’s specialty, with Herndon serving as the in-house container-garden expert. The first step for customers who want to have a container garden professionally designed, she said, is for them to determine where they intend to put it and how much sun it will get. “My job is to find a container that suits their needs, if they don’t have one already, then ascertain the sunlight it gets and maintenance level the customer is comfortable with,” Herndon said. She has seen people bring in everything from small silver bowls for a dining room centerpiece to large ceramic containers to beautify their outdoor living spaces. In addition to providing her expertise on sunlight and soil, Herndon has an eye for design, so she asks about general color preferences and other surrounding elements with which she could coordinate.

Apparently, Pemberton’s has a knack for figuring out what people do like – a knack that has fueled the business for a century and a half and counting. For more information on the plants and services offered at Pemberton’s, visit www.pembertonsgreenhouses.com.

Indoor gardening tips from Janna Pemberton Schmidt: • For indoor houseplants, use a potting soil with a fluffy mix instead of a moisture-control soil. “It should have lots of little white molecules that are perlite,” she said. • Avoid the discoloration of leaves caused by spider mites by mixing a teaspoon of dish soap in a gallon of water and spraying it on the leaves, leaving it on for about an hour and then rinsing it off. “If you can do that once every month or so, that usually keeps your plants bug-free during the winter.”

“It’s amazing how many people don’t like yellow,” she said with a laugh.

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