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Donut Days, the venerable Southland Drive bakery, will be opening a satellite retail bake shop on Euclid Avenue, the store’s owner, Fred Wohlstein, said. Wohlstein said he hopes to have the shop open by the end of the year, but he acknowledges this might be a hard timeline with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Work is currently underway to rework the space for the new Donut Days, which will be at 814 E. Euclid Ave. Wohlstein said they will be adding display cases and a few tables. The baked goods sold at the location will be prepared at the main store and sold at the Euclid branch. Wohlstein said the storefront is in an ideal location for a Donut Days. “I think the market is right,” he said. “I think the amount of foot traffic I’ve been seeing in Chevy Chase as of late means it’s a perfect time to go in there.” He also said that he thinks the retail bak e shop will be a good complement to some of the other businesses that have opened in the area recently, and that customers’ growing “locally made” mentality was another reason to open a second location. “People are returning to artisanal products, and local products,” he said. “And that went away for a while, but it’s been coming on for the past five years. And it’s really hitting its stride this year. We’re returning to locally made, not-frozen products, which is nice because we’ve fought the big retailers for years.” Along with donuts, the bakery specializes in salt-rising bread, rolls, butter biscuits, cookies, bonbons, fudge bars, cream horns (with housemade filling) and other treats which will be available at the Euclid location, as well as coffee and milk. “You’ve got to be able to wash a donut or cookie down,” Wohlstein said.

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small business entrepreneurs by local politicians, and the strength of the local food truck organization. Kentucky is the only state with two cities in the top 10, with Louisville coming in at No. 9. “We are extremely proud to have received this kind of recognition from a national source like Mobile-Cuisine,” said Sean Tibbetts, director of The Bluegrass Food Truck Association. “We know that Lexington will continue to be at the forefront of the mobile food industry as we continue to work with local leaders.” Food trucks have gained considerable popularity in Lexington in the past two years as the city’ s Itinerant Merchant Task Force and the Food Truck Workgroup have worked to regulate and identify methods for the mobile kitchens to operate in a way that enables them to provide their service while also addressing as many local concerns as possible.

West Sixth canning new Christmas Ale West Sixth Brewing is prepping to release 2,500 six-packs of a new Christmas Ale, its first foray into canning limited edition beers. The year-and-a-half old brewery has found itself limited in what it was able to distribute in cans as they have to be ordered by the truckload, which is around 200,000 cans. When the company first started, it paid a premium to order a half truck, a supply the founders sold much faster than they anticipated. Now West Sixth is using blank cans for the Christmas Ale and for future “fun smaller batches,” according to West Sixth co-founder Ben Self. “We’ve produced this can by attaching a shrink wrap around a blank aluminum can. This wrap allows us to produce a limited number of cans in any design,” co-founder Joe Kuosman stated in a release. “And the best part is that it is still recyclable.” In fact the Christmas Ale will urge the consumers of the 15,000 cans to “Give our planet a Christmas present” by recycling the can. As has been the case with the cans for West Sixth’s IPA and Amber beers, the label for the new seasonal brew was designed by Cricket Press, a printmaker that has a studio adjacent to the brewery . The Christmas Ale, a dark spiced ale, will be released starting the week after Thanksgiving. It will be sold at West Sixth’s taproom beginning

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Morton James opens in Chevy Chase Plaza Women’s and men’s clothing boutique Morton James recently opened in the Chevy Chase Plaza at 836 E. Euclid Ave., Suite 101. Morton James is the first business foray for owner Halie Rogers, who said the store’s inventory is “boho chic,” and consists of lots of men and women’s denim; casual wear shirts and

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GOODGIVING GUIDE CHALLENGE

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he 2013 GoodGiving Guide Challenge, an online fundraising campaign presented by Smiley Pete Publishing (this magazine’s parent company) and Blue Grass Community Foundation, is well on its way to reaching its goal of raising $1 million on behalf of 108 regional nonprofits. As of Friday, Nov. 22 (three weeks into the campaign), over $582,000 had been collected from over 2,700 donations. However , when accounting for awarded prizes and challenge grants, the grand total was over $730,000. Here’s a look at some of the numbers as of noon on Nov. 22 (the campaign runs through 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31)

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Top Five Organizations with Most Money: Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence ($40,066) God’s Pantry Food Bank, Inc. ($21,986) Mission Lexington’s Free Medical and Dental Clinics ($19,525) Shoulder to Shoulder Global ($18,705) Friends of the Kentucky Theatre, Inc ($17,260)

Top Five Organizations with Most Donors: Gods Pantry Food Bank, Inc (177) Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (176) Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center (159) Hospice of the Bluegrass (156) Friends of the Kentucky Theatre, Inc (154)

Education Organization with Most Money: Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence ($40,066)

Animal Organization with Most Money: Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, Inc. ($10,510)

Health Organization with Most Money: Mission Lexington’s Free Medical and Dental Clinics ($19,525)

Arts/Culture Organization with Most Money: Lexington Philharmonic ($13,245)

Human Services Organization with Most Money: God’s Pantry Food Bank, Inc. ($21,986)

Community Organization with Most Money: Friends of the Kentucky Theatre, Inc ($17,260)

Youth Organization with Most Money: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass ($6,045)

Environment Organization with Most Money: Bluegrass Conservancy ($6,755)

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alone and in the shower . At about 9:15 a.m. – a similar time to other crimes on residential blocks nearby – after repeatedly ringing the doorbell, the perpetrator rime statistics may be down but recent high profile incidents in our gained entry by kicking in a door . The home has an alar m system, but it wasn’t neighborhoods fly in the face of that fact. If you have been with me at any armed as the resident was home. of several recent neighbor hood associa- Moments later the homeowner is left cowering under the bed calling for help now. tion meetings, the division of police repOur police responded quickly and with resentatives tell us crime is down across precision. After the robber dove through the city and in our area too. a window screen, a short pursuit ensued Now contrast that with the and he was apprehended. Out on parole Lansdowne-Merrick safety and security meeting called after the untimely death of he will now serve out the remaining 10 years of his original sentence plus. a Tishoff Court resident. After comments What a great opportunity to have this from the association president and myself, the police sergeant steps up and first tells safety meeting, drawing attention to neighborhood concerns surrounding this the story of a mor ning break in on issue. What followed was an excellent Lakewood Drive that featured a woman civics lesson in neighbors helping one resident hiding under her bed and calling 911 while an intruder was inside the home. another. Ideas were exchanged. Other On Tishoff Court, the now departed concerns were voiced. I have numerous notes to follow up on. Neighbors don’t Mr. Rogers was in essence beaten and stabbed by someone known to him. This want to feel disenfranchised in their homes or neighbor hoods. They want was a non-random act of violence that more aggressive policing, and I am glad ended a fine man’s life for so little. On to say that we’re in a position to of fer it. Lakewood Drive the resident was home

Today both the police and fire services are near fully staf fed according to authorized strength. W e have over 550 police officers and a similar number of firefighters. That’s little comfort to some, and I understand that. It’s a point of confidence for others and an accomplishment for all in these economic times. We each need to be better neighbors joining our neighbor hood associations, participating in neighborhood social media and by pairing off with a neighbor for safety. Be wary in answering the door . Lock your access door from the garage. Be aware of folks working in the neighbor hood and don’t hesitate to call 911 if you think something is wrong. Lexington is a blessed city. We live in natural beauty and enjoy being civically

involved. As we all give thanks during this season take a moment with a neighbor to connect and add to the safety and security of those around you. As another precaution, go ahead and get in the spirit by taking a lot of pictures. Since it’s not about rolls of film anymore but gigabytes, we can all take numerous photos. I am going to suggest close-up pictures of jewelry and coins. That captures detail and is a quick inventory. Also, step back and take pictures of whole rooms; again great for inventory and as a time stamp of what you have. If you are so inclined, etch or mark valuables with your cell number . Once all the photo inventory work is done, remember to step back and take photos of your loved ones for holiday keepsakes.

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RESTORING THE BREAKERS NEW OWNERS ARE GIVING THE FORMER TUSKA HOUSE A LENGTHY RENOVATION Miles Palis (right) and Lee King purchased the former Tuska House in August and are putting the home through a considerable amount of restoration and renovation. PHOTOS BY ROBBIE CLARK

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landmark in the A ylesford neighborhood, as well as in the Lexington artist community, is undergoing an extensive and exciting restoration. At the cor ner of Central and Old Park avenues, there is noticeable activity in the form of carpenters, painters and other artisans at the T uska House, formerly the home of artist John T uska and his family for many years. John Regis Tuska came to Lexington from New York and made an indelible name for himself as a remarkable artist and educator. In addition to receiving wide acclaim in his own career as an artist, Tuska also guided art students at the University of Kentucky through courses in drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics. As an instructor , he became mentor to scores of artists, many of whom still live in the area and count

Tuska as a major influence. His artwork is widely collected, and a particularly beautiful collection of his signature figures in bronze graces the Fine Arts building on Rose Street on the UK campus. The Tuska family – his wife, Miriam, and sons Seth and Stephen – moved to the unique house in 1975. Seth, in high school at the time, remembers the move. “I finally got to have my own room, and the basement was really cool.” The family dubbed the house “The Breakers.” For some years after the death of his parents, Seth made the home a museum to exhibit his father’s work and to share the family’s collection. The house became known as T uska House and for many years was open for tours and events, such as poetry readings, luncheons, and was a meeting place for cultural arts lovers. “We are very aware of the history of the house,” says Miles Palis, a software engineer at Lexmark and the home’s new

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owner. “Nearly every day someone stops by out of curiosity to see what we are doing to the house, and many have great stories and recollections to share.” Palis and his partner, Lee King, were looking at another property to buy when they happened to tur n down Old Park Avenue and saw the For Sale sign in the front yard of the Tuska House. They were taken with what they saw on the outside, and after viewing the home’s interior, they were swept with the house’s potential. Prior to purchasing the building, the couple had the house checked out to see if restoring the structure was going to be feasible. After a thorough look around, it was determined that the house needed a considerable amount of work, but all agreed it had “good bones.” Palis and King took the plunge and purchased the

property in August. “That’s when the fun began,” Palis explained. “There was a lot that needed work, plus, we kept discovering new things. Another year without repair and the house may have been too far gone and too expensive to bring back, but we have great people working with us and everyone is committed to retur ning the house to its former glory.” King had one rule when hiring sub contractors to work on what was to be her new home. “The people I interviewed had to love the house like we did. If people grumbled or reacted like the house wasn’t worth the hard work needed, we didn’t hire them. But if they really got it and saw the potential and were passionate about it, we knew they would work out.”

The couple has already moved into the residence while the work is being completed. They turned the second floor into cozy and suitable living quarters during the renovations, adding a kitchen and laundry and creating a den and bedroom out of existing rooms. They plan to live there as they take the house through three phases of renovations over the course of time. “First we wanted to get the outside repaired and structurally sound, and also give it a cosmetic facelift with fresh paint and new colors. We replaced the roof and had new box gutters made,” Palis said. “We also have had a lot of work done to restore the dome,” he added referring to one of the most striking features of the house. Tuska House has many unusual

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architectural elements that set the house apart from the other residences in the neighborhood, such as the wrap-around porch furnished with unusual wood railing and pillars and crowned with the aforementioned dome. On the inside, the couple uncovered three or nately tiled fireplaces on the first floor during renovations, one of which has a split, two-column chimney which outlines a stained glass window. “We just got a great vibe from the house right of f the bat,” Palis said. “Our plan has never been to change the house. There is no big redesign. We aren’t coming in to knock down walls and change it all. We just want to retur n it to its for mer glory and honor the history of the house.” “We know we have a real treasure here,” King added enthusiastically.

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IN THE MIX

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Artwork and dedicated gallery spaces are part of the makeup of Mix on Vine, which also features a hair and nail salon, coffee and snack bar, and dance and workout studios.

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and snack shop featuring sweets and a special menu from Mousetrap. The decor is clean, white and modern, yet warm and t first you might mistake an aerial inviting. yoga class at Mix on V ine for traOwner Karen Piazza said the conpeze artist practice. cept is like nothing else in the country. “At first we were all scared to death She admits to disliking the ter m “salon” to try it,” said Mix on V ine Creative and called her business a “street-level Director Kasey Hall. “Once you get into it beauty loft.” and get comfortable you’re flipping all Piazza, a Lexington native, and busiover the place and going, ‘Look what I ness partner L ydia Nemeth opened the figured out how to do today.’ There’s def- facility earlier this year and are busy fine initely a learning curve, but you would be tuning the 9,200-square-foot space that shocked at how quickly it comes.” formerly was home to the Lexington Lexington’s burgeoning fitness com- Convention and Visitors Bureau. munity gained not only aerial yoga, but After living in Miami for most of her classes like “Cardio Country” and “Girls professional life and working as a spa and on Fire” all in the same facility that also fitness industry professional for many features a contemporary art gallery, a years (she designed, opened and operatblowout bar, hair and makeup salon, ed spas for luxury real estate developers manicures, coffee and healthy snacks, and hotels), Piazza’s move to Lexington and lounge area. left her looking for something more. Mix on Vine is comprised of Bloom, She said her social life in Miama a full service beauty facility; V ibe, the often took her to get her nails, hair and group fitness and dance studio; Fly, the makeup done, but to get anything accomaerial yoga and TRX suspension studio; plished in Lexington required “hopping Hang, the art gallery portion that is all all over town,” never mind squeezing in a throughout the building; and Sip, a coffee workout.

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(Above, from left) Mix on Vine creative director Kasey Hall, marketing director Katherine Blake, coowner Lydia Nemeth, and director of beauty and fitness programming Hannah Arch, in front of artwork by Maui Crane (at left).

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“I started out thinking that maybe I’d open a bohemian kind of workout studio based on a concept that I loved in Miami, with a hair salon so that you can workout and get your hair and nails done all under the same roof,” she said. Piazza and Nemeth, who for merly worked in another salon, found a space with the help of Piazza’s husband, a commercial real estate developer, and started finding staff and conceptualizing Mix on Vine. Piazza hopes to see people making connections, building relationships and

using the space as a one-stop shop for social, beauty and fitness wishes. She said the central location with ample parking makes it convenient. “We aren’t a fitness club, it’s a boutique concept so all of our instructors are more fitness boutique types of instructors,” Piazza said. “And because we are so focused on dance in Vibe, we actually went and found dancers and Kasey (Hall) has taught them how to teach.” Hall choreographed the Cardio Country routines (think Zumba, only with

country music) and did heavy recruiting of the best fitness instructors. The staf f includes University of Kentucky dancers, an Olympic hopeful, an inter nationally renowned fitness instructor , and for mer Russian ballet dancers. On top of all of this, Piazza hopes to eventually form a nonprofit or ganization housed in Mix that works with at-risk children, called “Sprout.” She also sees the extra space being used to train fitness instructors, hold social events, host local philanthropic boards and more. Piazza

also would like to for m family fitness experiences, as well as equine hospitality packages for horse industry visitors to Lexington, and expand the art studio. “We’re just coming out of the box and we have to walk before we can run,” she said. “There is no other concept like this in the U.S. It is ‘come as you please, pay as you go’ – we are an a la carte facility.” Mix on Vine is located at 301 E. Vine St. For more infor mation on the facility’s multiple offerings, call (859) 687-0630 or visit www.mixonvine.com.

(Above) Creative director Kasey Hall demonstrates aerial yoga movements. (Right) Mix on Vibe has numerous hair and beauty features, as well as a coffee and snack bar. PHOTOS BY ROBBIE CLARK

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2013 Smiley Pete Holiday Calendar Tree lightings, holiday open houses, art sales, latke parties and, of course, enough per formances of “The Nutcracker” to stuff the largest of mantle stockings await Lexington Christmas revelers this December. In between family and friend gatherings, and holiday shopping, ther e are plenty of events to get even the most “bah-humbugged” of us in the spirit of the season (including, naturally, a few per formances from old Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol”). What follows is a list of holiday-r elated events in and around the Lexington area for the coming weeks. If you plan on attendin g any of these events, it is highly recommended that you call ahead or check the or ganization’s website for more information in the event of cancelations due to inclement weather or an incident involving the Grinch. If we’ve missed your event, please e-mail us the infor mation and we will make sur e the event is properly promoted on our online holiday calendar. Lexington Tree Lighting Ceremony. Nov. 29. Holiday food and drink, festival music, and the Unified Trust Company Ice Rink are the perfect backdrop as Santa Claus visits Downtown Lexington to turn the magic key and light downtown. Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, and more will be set up during the day. Live music performances at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. 2 - 7 p.m. Triangle Park. www.downtownlex.com. Country Boy Black Friday Sale. Nov. 29 - 30. Local and regional artists will be set up with their work for sale and admiration, and there will be a tapping of a new or rare keg. Noon - 8 p.m. Country Boy Brewing, 436 Chair Ave. www.countryboybrewing.com. The Spirit of the Horse: A Holiday Equine Extravaganza. Nov. 29 - 30. World class riders and horses are brought together in an entertaining fashion

as this original live production unfolds. This one-hour production features a story rich with char acters and diversity; audiences will see everything from orphans to villains and from reining to dressage to liberty work. 7 p.m. Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. www.kyhorsepark.com. Victorian Square Holiday Open House. Nov. 29. An evening of shopping and holiday entertainment for the whole family. 2 - 8 p.m. Victorian Square, 401 W. Main St. Chevy Chase Open House. Nov. 30. Shop small and join the Chevy Chase Shops for their annual open house. Each participating small business will offer special discounts, and there will be free carriage rides and a visit from Santa. Celebrate the holidays as the shop owners light the neighborhood tree at 6:30 p .m. by Corner Wine. 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Lexington Children’s Theatre: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Nov. 30 - Dec. 8. Over the years, through six productions of “Pageant,” 36 different Kentucky youth have played the “worst children in the world” - the rambunctious Herdmans. In this production, a whole new generation joins the family that goes from stealing lunches to giving up their Christmas ham. Celebrate the holidays this year with a story that rejoices in the importance of family , forgiveness and the capacity of us all to change . 2 p.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 7 - 8; 7 p.m. Dec. 7. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lctonstage.org. Ashland Lighting on the Lawn. Dec. 1. Festivities include music, a sing-along and the lighting of the estate’s 100-foot-tall, 100-year-old live Norway spruce. The event is free to the entire community . The tree stays lit nightly throughout December. Candlelight holiday open house tours will follow the lighting. 5 p.m.

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. (859) 266-8581. www.henryclay.org. ARTful Sunday. Dec. 1. Make holiday greeting cards and take family-friendly tours of the museum. 2 - 3:30 p.m. UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-5717. www.uky.edu/artmuseum. Holidays at Shaker Village. Dec. 1 - 31. This December Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the village. Special programs include holiday lunches, holiday tea times, a Jingle Bell shuttle, Christmas tours, historic craft demonstrations, and more. Visit the organization’s website for a complete list of holiday events. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. www.shakervillageky.org.

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Downtown Christmas Parade. Dec. 3. The parade runs along Main Street, from Midland Avenue to Mill Street. Food and drink vendors will be located in Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, and Phoenix Park. 6:30 p.m. Downtown Lexington. www.downtownlex.com. Red Barn Radio: An Appalachian Christmas V. Dec. 4. The annual Christmas spectacular presents the sounds of the holiday season with an outstanding cast of fine young musicians, including banjo sensation Sam Gleaves, award-winning mountain dulcimer player Sarah Morgan, Chris Weiss, and The Local Honeys. There will be an artist reception following the progr am. 7 p.m. ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. www.redbarnradio.com. A Gift of Holiday Music Concert & Art Sale. Dec. 4. Featuring the Transylvania Band, the Transylvania Chamber Orchestra, the Transylvania University Choir, Women’s Chorus and Pioneer Voices Men’s Choir. The holiday concert is free, but canned good donations will be accepted at the door on behalf of God’s Pantry Food Bank. Prior to the concert, the university staff, faculty and students will host a fine arts and crafts sale featuring a variety of homemade

goods from noon - 7 p.m. at the Morlan Gallery. 7:30 p.m. Haggin Auditorium. UK Theatre: A Christmas Carol. Dec. 5 - 8. The students with the UK Theatre Department present a hearty helping of nostalgia with a sprinkling of the supernatural in this holiday classic. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat. - Sun. Guignol Theatre, Rose Street. www.finearts.uky.edu. Black Friday Art Sale. Dec. 6 - 7. Skip the chaos of the mall and the mass production of manufacturing and plan to make the Black Friday Art Sale your onestop shop for all your holiday gifts. Local artists will set up pop-up shops inside LAL's Loudoun House, and the best part? Everything is under $50. Visit the organization’s website for a list of participating artists . 6 - 9 p.m. Friday; 6 - 11 p.m. Sat. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. www.lexingtonartleague.org. Christ the King Live Nativity Scene. Dec. 6. A Christ the King tradition. This year the nativity grows, and will include a camel. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Christ the King Cathedral, 299 Colony Blvd. (859) 335-3684. Christ Church Cathedral: Messiah. Dec. 6. An

authentic performance by the cathedral choirs accompanied by the Lexington Baroque Ensemble and guest soloists under the direction of Canon Musician Erich Balling. 7:30 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral, 166 Market St. www.ccclex.org.

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ROCK for Tots Benefit. Dec. 6. The Rollergirls of Central Kentucky (ROCK) are presenting a benefit show for Toys for Tots. There will be entertainment provided by Prime Rose Productions and live music by The Rough Costumers and All American Werewolves. Admission is free with a donation of a new , unwrapped toy. 9 p.m. Buster’s, 899 Manchester St.

UK Open Studio. Dec. 6. The University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies opens its doors to the public again this holiday season. The community is invited to discover and celebrate UK’s talented young visual artists at the popular Open Studio event. Student and faculty artists’ work can also be purchased in time for the gift-giving season. The event includes the popular Carey Ellis Juried Student Show, live music, food and drinks. 6 - 9 p.m. Reynolds Building No. 1.

Christ the King School’s Sip and Shop. Dec. 6. Come shop with your friends at some of your favorite stores. Over 40 vendors will be present to mak e Christmas shopping fun and easy. 6 - 9 p.m. Christ the King gymnasium, 412 Cochran Rd.

Temple Adath Israel: Vodka and Latkes Party. Dec. 7. Come and enjoy a signature cocktail and indulge in delicious latkes made by the Temple’s Brotherhood. 7 - 9 p.m. Temple Adath Israel, 124 N. Ashland Ave. www.lextai.org.

Woodland Triangle GoodGiving Guide Challenge Open House. Dec. 6 - 8. The Woodland Triangle is coming together as a group to mak e a donation to the GoodGiving Guide Challenge to support the local nonprofit community. Each individual business will be challenging their customers to donate

Collage. Dec. 7 - 8. A popular yearly tradition, Collage features vocalists from several groups within the UK School of Music. Groups include: acoUstiKats, Paws & Listen, Men's Chorus, Women's Choir, Lexington Singers Children's Choir, Chorale and Choristers. 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Singletary Center.

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The Kentuckians Chorus: Home for the Holidays. Dec. 7. Featuring Scott County High School Chamber Singers, West Jessamine High School’s Dually Noted and Lafayette High School Men’s Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Haggin Auditorium. www.thekentuckians.org. Christ the King Cathedral: Messiah. Dec. 7. Celebrate the holidays with the baroque classic Handel’s “Messiah.” Featuring LexPhil, Lexington Chamber Chorale and guest soloists. 7:30 p.m. Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd. www.lexphil.org.

Lexington Vintage Dance’s Regency-era holiday soiree, Fezziwig’s Ball, will take place at The Carnegie Center on Dec. 14. PHOTO FURNISHED

Lexington Ballet: The Nutcracker. Dec. 7 - 8. Presented by Lexington Ballet Company and set to the timeless music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, “The Nutcracker” tells the delightful story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcr acker doll on Christmas Eve. The troupe performs this beautiful masterpiece under the artistic direction of Luis Dominguez. 2 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, Richmond. www.lexingtonballet.org. Therapeutic Recreation Holiday Dinner Dance. Dec. 7. Open to individuals with disabilities ages 13 and over. The holiday dinner includes music, dancing, food, door prizes and plenty of festive fellowship. 5 - 9 p.m. Tates Creek Recreation Center Ballroom, 1400 Gainesway Dr. (859) 288-2955. Rollergirls of Central Kentucky Christmas Bazaar. Dec. 7. This second annual holiday bazaar will feature a variety of vendors with both handmade cr afts and locally and nationally known merchandise. 2 - 5 p.m. The Bread Box, 501 W. 6th St. Equus Run Vineyards Holiday Open House. Dec. 7. Warm treats, good music and, of course, great wine. 1 - 4 p.m. Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. www.equusrunvineyards.com. Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Winter Concert. Dec. 8. Featuring the repertory and preparatory string orchestras. 7 p.m. Singletary Center. Winter Trunk Show & Holiday Bazaar. Dec. 8. Holiday bazaar featuring local artists and vendors. Also featuring live music performances, fashion show and other attractions. Event is also suit drive to benefit Dress for Success Lexington, please bring business casual or business professional clothes. 6 p.m. Paulie’s Toasted Barrel, 517 W. Main St. www.dressforsuccess.org/lexington. Lexington Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah. Dec. 8. Accompanied by Lexington Chamber Chorale and special guest soloists. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. www.ekucenter.com. Dana Wildsmith: “Christmas in Bethlehem.” Dec. 8. North Carolina’s Dana Wildsmith will read from and sign her new poetry chapbook. 2 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. www.morrisbookshop.com. Tates Creek High School Winter Band Concert. Dec. 10. Free and open to the public. 7 p.m. Singletary Center. A Christmas Carol. Dec. 10. Featuring a cast of 24 performers, live musicians and Broadway-style scenery and costumes. Presented by Nebraska Theatre Caravan. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. www.ekucenter.com. Film screening: “A Christmas Story.” Dec. 10. A

screening of the beloved and nostaligic 1983 holiday comedy. 7 p.m., Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. (859) 231-5597. www.lexpublib.org/events.

music, food, drinks and more. 7 - 10 p.m. Cross Gate Gallery, 509 E. Main St. www.bluegrassconservancy.org.

Kentucky’s Twelve Days of Christmas. Dec. 11. Join select contributors to the “Kentucky’s Twelve Days of Christmas” story anthology for refreshments and holiday merriment. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 251 W. 2nd St.

LeAnn Rimes Holiday Tour. Dec. 12. Rimes will be performing her hits, new songs and holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. www.ekucenter.com.

A Jazzy Holiday Concert. Dec. 11. Free and open to the public. Presented by the Bluegrass Area Jazz Association. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center. Jingle Bell Bash. Dec. 12. Hosted by Young Friends of Bluegrass Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust working to protect the inner Bluegrass region through land conservation for future generations, featuring live

Jazz: Live at the Library. Dec. 12. The Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library’s “Jazzed for Christmas” concert will feature vocalist Eugene Goss performing an evening of holiday songs and jazz standards. Joining him will be Cincinnati musicians, Erwin Stuckey on piano, Tony Whack on bass and Lexington's Dave McWhorter on drums. 7 p.m. Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. www.jazzartsfoundation.org.

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Local First Lexington Holiday Night Market. Dec. 13. The Local First Lexington Holiday Night Market is a collaboration with NoLi CDC. Located on the 700 block of Bryan Ave., this Night Market will transform the street into a classic holiday village and will feature exclusively LFL vendors for last-minute holiday shopping. Holiday food, beer from multiple Lexington breweries and live music will be av ailable. 7 - 10 p.m. Bryan Ave. www.localfirstlexington.com. Home for the Holidays. Dec. 13 - 14. Members of the Anthony and Eunice Beatty Family Foundation will be sharing holiday traditions with the community, encouraging children, youth and all families to enjoy time together in the spirit of the holiday . This theatrical and musical performance will include favorite holiday traditions, with a 21st century twist. 7 p.m. Fri.; 1 and 7 p.m. Sat. Lyric Theater. www.lexingtonlyric.com.

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Lexington Singers: Messiah. Dec. 13. Celebrate the season with The Lexington Singers and special guest tenor Gregory Turay as the organization presents the best in choral music traditions. 8 p.m. Singletary Center. www.lexsing.org. Southland Tree Lighting Ceremony. Dec. 13. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. inside the fire station with several performances, including one from the Lexington Singers. The festivities will move outside at 6:30, when the 18-foot white fir tree will be lit with strands of energy efficient LED lights. Come by anytime between 5:30 - 6:30 for complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and candy. Fire Station No. 12, 399 Southland Dr. YMCA Reindeer Ramble. Dec. 14. The eighth annual Reindeer Ramble 5K Run/Walk benefits YMCA summer camp scholarships. The race is open to serious runners and casual walkers alike, ages 8 and up. It also offers participants the opportunity to register as individuals or as members of a “Santapede” team consisting of 3-10 participants who are tied together like a team of reindeer with rope, ribbon, garland, etc. Costumes and holiday spirit are encouraged for this family-friendly event. 9 a.m. Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Rd. www.ymcaofcentralky.org/reindeerramble. Woodford County Woman’s Club Holiday Homes Tour. Dec. 14. This year’s event features three historic homes built between 1796 - 1810 and two modern homes all beautifully decorated for the season. There will be music and refreshments throughout the day. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Little House, 247 Lexington St., Versailles. (859) 873-8543. www.woodfordcountywomansclub.org.

Alltech Holiday Celebration of Song. Dec. 15. In the spirit of the holiday season, join Alltech and UK Opera Theatre, led by Professor of Voice Everett McCorvey, for an old-fashioned holiday song-along. 5 and 7:30 p.m. Victorian Square Atrium, 401 W. Main St. www.celebrationofsong.org. Lexington Brass Band: ‘Tis the Season Holiday Concert. Dec. 15. World-class jazz musicians Wycliffe Gordon, the phenomenal trombonist and singer Zach Brock, and violinist and UK jazz pianist Raleigh Dailey team up as a trio and with the band for a simply amazing holiday concert. 4 p.m. Calvary Baptist Church, 150 E. High St. www.lexingtonbrassband.com. tadoo.com Smiley Pete Jamboree and Holiday Bazaar. Dec. 19. The bands using the Smiley Pete Publishing practice space are coming together for some holiday fellowship, featuring Fanged Robot, Coralee & The Townies, Best Friend Band and Palisades. There will also be a holiday bazaar for last-minute (or first minute, depending on your shopping habits) giftbuying with local vendors, including Martine’s Bakery, Meg C. Jewelry, Sav’s Piquant, Lucia’s, Crushed Violet, Bamboozle, Morris Book Shop, CD Central, and local comic book artists. Fork in the Road Mobile Gallery will have food available. 6 - 9 p.m. Smiley Pete Publishing, 434 Old Vine St. www.tadoo.com. Community Center Holidays. Dec. 18 - 23; 27 31. Castlewood, Dunbar and Kenwick Community Centers will be open while Fayette County Public Schools are closed for holiday break. There will be gym activities, games, movies, arts and crafts, and more. (859) 288-2955. Bluegrass Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker in One Act. Dec. 20 - 21. This hour-long Nutcracker per-

formance is colorful, enchanting, technically brilliant, and fun for parents and children of all ages . Bluegrass Youth Ballet dancers, under the direction of Adalhi Aranda Corn, have been delighting audiences with “The Nutcracker in One Act” for years. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. Singletary Center for the Arts. www.bluegrassyouthballet.com. Ashland Holiday Candlelight Open House Tours. Dec. 20, 26. Enjoy the ambiance of the opulently decorated Clay mansion in the gentle glow of the evening. Tour guides will be stationed throughout the home during the tour. Costumed docents, live music and refreshments will be in the Garden K eeper’s Cottage. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd. (859) 266-8581. www.henryclay.org. Lexington Charity Club Christmas Party. Dec. 20. The 12th annual LCC Christmas Party will feature live music by the Tim Talbert Project, food by Bourbon n’ Toulouse and an open bar. The event will help support the GoodGiving Guide Challenge. 9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m. Art Bar, 815 Euclid Ave. www.lexingtoncharityclub.com. Bluegrass Murder Mystery: Death at the North Pole. Dec. 20. As one Santa retires and another takes the reigns, toy making is not the only thing on the elves’ minds. There is jealousy, back stabbing and social climbing. Come enjoy a three-course dinner and murder-mystery show. 6 p.m. (dinner at 7:15, show at 7:30). Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway. www.bluegrassmurdermystery. TubaChristmas. Dec. 21. TubaChristmas brings together tuba and euphonium players from across the region and from all age groups to entertain passersby and attendees with the joyous sounds of Christmas car -

ols produced by these low brass instruments. Frost Brown Todd attorney Mark Flores is coordinating the event, which benefits the Harvey Phillips Foundation. The first TubaChristmas was in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza on Dec. 22, 1974; this is the 40th anniversary for the national event, and the second consecutive year it has been held in Lexington. 11 a.m. Triangle Park. (859) 244-7529. (Interested players can register at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter and Paul Catholic School). KHAKY Tree of Life. Through Dec. 23. An array of decorated trees will be on display at the Shops at Lexington Center for the 27th annual KHAKY Tree of Life fundraising event that benefits the Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky. The public is invited to bid on the trees of their choice. Lexington Center. 400 W. Vine St. www.lexingtoncenter.com. Southern Lights: Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights. Through Dec. 31. The 20th annual Southern Lights returns to the Kentucky Horse Park. Each night, visitors drive through a winter landscape of lighted and often animated figures, taking in a dazzling display of over a million lights. Inside the park, more fun awaits with a petting zoo, pony and camel rides, model trains, holiday and craft vendors, refreshments and the Mini-Train Express. 5:30 - 10 p.m. Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. (859) 255-5727. Unified Trust Ice Rink. Through Jan. 5, 2014. Admission and skate rental are $10 and will allow guests to enjoy 90 minutes on the ice . In its first year, the rink welcomed over 22,000 skaters. 4 - 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri.; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat.; 1 - 10 p.m. Sun. (When Fayette County schools are not in session, the rink will be open 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. - Fri.) Triangle Park. (859) 269-5681.

Lexington Vintage Dance: Fezziwig’s Ball. Dec. 14. Lexington Vintage Dance’s annual Regency-era Christmas ball featuring a cast of fine musicians and callers, period dances, refreshments, and caroling. Period costume admired, but not required. 7:30 - 11 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 251 W. Second St. www.lexingtonvintagedance.org. The Bread Box Holiday Market. Dec. 14. A curated art market showcasing unique, handmade art and goods for holiday shoppers who are looking for something a little different this year. Join the Bread Box studio artists as well as other local and regional artists who will be displaying and selling their work. 1 - 9 p.m. Bread Box Studios, 501 W. Sixth St. Holiday Business Showcase. Dec. 14. Enjoy free food and drink samplings, live entertainment and a fun raffle while you support local businesses. (Lunch with Santa available 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.) 12 - 4 p.m. Coldstream Research Campus, 1500 Bull Lea Rd. (859) 519-9909. Kentucky Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker. Dec. 14 - 22. It’s Christmas. It’s “The Nutcracker.” Kentucky Ballet Theatre will supply the music, the tree, the snow, the mice and the magic in this holiday tr adition for two weekends. 8 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21; 2 p.m. Dec. 14 - 15; Dec. 21 - 22. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.kyballet.com. Candy Cane: Spirit of the Holidays. Dec. 15. Mischievous holiday spirits from the Magic Circle Mime Co. come to Lexington this holiday season with their own ideas of what a holiday concert should be . LexPhil presents this unusual holiday sing-along. 3 p.m. Singletary Center. www.lexphil.org.

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ould grass-fed beef and various styles of charcuterie one day replace the late-night pizza and microwavable meals as the food of choice on college campuses? While that might be a bit of a stretch, the local food movement is nonetheless making inroads into college dining menus across the country, including the University of Kentucky. The UK College of Agriculture Meats Lab and UK Dining Services over the past few years have developed a program to add more locally produced meats to

meals served on campus. This ef fort has proven so successful, in fact, that the university recently opened a campus butcher shop that specializes in meats produced at the university or by local far mers. “Basically we are fulfilling two missions with this program,” said Gregg Rentfrow, a meat scientist in the UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences. “We are promoting Kentucky agriculture and at the same time preparing our students for what it’s like in the workplace.” The butcher shop of fers a variety of products that vary according to the time of year and what topic students are studying in their classes. Common items include dry-aged ground beef, chorizo,

cured bacon and breakfast sausage. University officials say the butcher shop grew out of an initiative to use more local meats – particularly pork and beef – in meals served at the university. Scott Kohn, executive chef and assistant director of dining services at the University of Kentucky, said the university found the most economical way to buy local meats was to purchase whole livestock. “We found that the prime cuts would move much faster than some of the other cuts – the odds and ends you might call them,” Kohn said. “In order for us to move more weight so we could continue buying whole livestock, we started look-

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ing at more value-added production with some of these other meats.” Kohn said, for example, some of the leftover pork products could be ground up to make charcuterie, which could be sold at campus eateries. Now, such items can also be sold in the butcher shop. “A big part of the local foods movement involves trying to find uses for all parts of the animal,” Kohn said. “That is where the training and the education really comes into play.” Kohn teamed up with Rentfrow and the two spent about a year evaluating various processes and looking at the types of equipment that could best utilize the meats with which they were working.

“For a year we weren’t serving anything, we were just asking questions,” Kohn said. “We knew we had some really good products, but we just had to figure out how best to utilize them on a larger scale.” Rentfrow said the butcher shop was the perfect way to utilize many of the available meats, as well as provide an outstanding teaching environment for the students. “The butcher shop teaches our students about a lot of dif ferent things,” Rentfrow said. “They are learning about the processing of preparing food, but also the economics behind the selling of the meats.” Because the butcher shop is af filiated with the university, it is operated as a non-profit. Common cuts of meat sold at the butcher shop may not be priced lower than similar items available at local privately owned butcher shops, Rentfrow said. To avoid such pricing issues, many of the items sold at the UK butcher shop are unique, including a cheeses bratwurst and an apple bratwurst made with locally produced apples. The butcher shop has also produced its own European-style Genoa salami. Rentfrow said recently students in a class he teaches called “ASC 300: Meat Science” were tasked with making Mexican chorizo and Genoa salami because they were studying the ef fects of pH levels and water activity on meats. By properly controlling those two factors, meats such as these do not require refrigeration and may be stored at room temperature. “A lot of people probably aren’t used to seeing meats stored at room temperature, but in the old days that was the only way you could do it,” he said. “Our students were able to learn the science behind it and put it to some good use in the butcher shop.” In order to ensure availability, the most common meats are supplemented from local processor Marksbury Far m Foods. All meats sold at the butcher shop have to originate in Kentucky and be free of antibiotics, steroids and hor mones, also known as A.S.H.-free. Rentfrow said at any given time typically about 95 percent of the meats available at the butcher shop come from UK farm-raised animals. All proceeds from the butcher shop go toward funding various departmental projects and initiatives. The butcher shop has been open since August, but Rentfrow and Kohn said an official grand opening will take place on Feb. 8, 2014. The butcher shop is open in the basement of the Garrigus Building every Wednesday and Friday from 1 - 5 p.m.

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t’s been over a year since the last Art in Motion bus shelter hit the streets – the “Bluegrass” stop on Newtown Pike – but three new projects around Lexington will begin to take shape in the coming months that will continue the organization’s goal of bringing functional public art to the local streetscape.

A REVITALIZED GARDENSIDE PLAZA BUS STOP AND TWO OTHER ART IN MOTION PROJECTS ARE IN THE WORKS

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The iconic Gardenside Plaza bus shelter on Alexandria Drive could soon be getting a considerable facelift if a large chuck of the money needed for the restoration is approved by council in the coming weeks. The project would be a partnership between Art in Motion and the of fice of 11th District councilmember Peggy Henson, who represents the area. Art in Motion is a local or ganization that constructs artistic, often whimsical, bus shelters in conjunction with Lextran and area artists; the or ganization has helped construct shelters on Euclid Avenue, Versailles Road, Elm Tree Lane and other locations. The Gardenside Plaza bus shelter would be the first time Art in Motion has helped restore an existing structure. All previous projects saw completely new fixtures installed. The shelter was constructed around 1959, and the tall, beige brick structure, with its stainless steel lettering was a design anomaly when it was built, and remains so today. “This is really the forerunner for Art in Motion,” Hurt said. “What makes this structure unique, it’s mid-century modern architecture, and a lot of us are just beginning to realize that is unique and historic. It’s the new historic.” Part of the restoration will include patching up the concrete, striping and reapplying paint, as well as replacing the neon tubing with LED lights behind the lettering. The project also provides for a ceramic glass mosaic mural inside the shelter. In total, the project is estimated to cost around $45,000, with $33,500 of funding coming from the Urban County Council if approved. The remainder of the cost would come from LexTran, local nonprofit Lexington Directions, nearby neighborhood residents, and the Gardenside Shopping Center property owners. Councilmember Peggy Henson said the project has been in discussion for

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over three years. She said there was some resistance toward the project on the council, but it gained more support among her colleagues when she reduced the amount of money the council would fund. Henson said the restoration of the Gardenside Plaza bus shelter has a lot of potential to bring some public art to an area that has very little, and maybe even instill some neighborhood pride. “(The bus shelter) may be something very simple, and people might not pay that much attention to it, but they will now,” Henson said. “I hope it brings some vibrancy to the area.”

Southland Drive With money from a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) grant Art in Motion and Lextran received,

“Industrial Oasis” will be constructed on Southland Drive at Good Foods Market and Cafe. The shelter was designed by local artist and sculptor John Darko and architectural firm Pohl, Rosa, Pohl, and features twisted rebar columns that mimic an or ganic, tree-like structure leading to a roof fitted with a rain garden. A jury consisting of representatives from Good Foods, Lextran, Southland Association, Mayor Jim Gray’s office, the property owner and the architecture community selected “Industrial Oasis” over other submissions to a design contest in early 2012. Along with the CMAQ money, the shelter will be built with matching funds from Good Foods, shopping center owner Sanford Levy, and Hill-N-Dale Neighborhood Association.

Leestown Road Also with money from the CMAQ grant, “CHMNEYsTOP” will be built on Leestown Road at the entrance to the Townley Center. Designed by University of Kentucky design students Justin Menke, Chad Riddle and Martin Stef fin, under the professional guidance of UK Landscape Architecture professor Ryan Hargrove, the bus shelter features a lighted chimney that will function as a beacon for the shopping center , as well as dry laid stone walls and craftsman-style stained glass. A jury consisting of neighbor hood association representatives, T ownley Center developer Dennis Anderson, Lextran and 2nd District Councilmember Tom Blues selected “CHMNEYsTOP” over other submissions to a design contest in early 2012.

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Call for Artists Art in Motion, in partnership with the Lexington Corridors Commission, LexArts and Lextran, is seeking new murals for two art shelters that are part of the Art in Motion program: East End Artstop (at the corner of Third Street and Elm Tree Lane) and Bluegrass Art Shelter (on Newtown Pike). For specific information about the requirements for each location and how to submit your work, please visit www.aimlex.wordpress.com/ new-mural-contest.

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hat started as an interest in learning how to make rap beats in middle and high school has turned into a fruitful career as a music composer and entrepreneur for Lexington’s A.J. Hochhalter , owner of Listen Design Studio and one of the forces behind the new local event venue and creative co-op The Livery. “I started recording music on my computer and making little ditties in high school, as kind of a hobby,” recalled Hochhalter, 25, who grew up in Louisville and moved to Lexington for college in 2006. “I would give them to people in my school who rapped, and they would be like, ‘It’s cool ... but it sounds a little too much like a movie – it’s too intense, too emotional.’” Though he looks back on it now with conviviality, Hochhalter – whose resumè includes scoring the music for several documentaries, including the award-winning film “Blood Brother ,” as well as advertisements for national brands such as Crown Royal and GNC – admits that at the time, he was crushed at the reception. Going into college, he knew he wanted to be involved in the music industry in some way, but uncertain if he “had the chops” to be a working musician, he focused his academic path on business and marketing. However, rather than shying away from his bur geoning interest in creating music altogether, he decided to consciously shift the focus of his “hobby” toward the type of music that his talent seemed to naturally lean itself toward: lush and layered compositions, heavy with emotion and ambience. “I had a few songs that people responded to well, so I kept making music like that,” he said. Listening to film scores ravenously and utilizing the skills and contacts he was garnering as a business major , Hochhalter initially got his foot in the industry door by of fering the use of his songs to friends who were seeking music for various projects – primarily non-profit marketing videos, at first. “No one turns down free music,” he said with a smile. One gig led to another, and eventually people began contacting him out of the blue, commissioning pieces for trailers, films and commercials, and requesting the use of songs he had already recorded.

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Today, Hochhalter divides his time between various projects for Listen Design Studio, the company he established to house his music business, and serving as the creative director for the marketing firm Harris and W ard. Both companies are based out of The Livery, a shared creative workspace that Hochhalter and his colleagues at Harris and W ard opened earlier this year. Located in a historic building on Water Street that originally served as a livery stable, housing horses and carriages, The Livery serves as an of fice, an event venue and a creative co-op of sorts. A 4,000-square-foot, wide open room with exposed brick walls, wooden ceiling beams and filtered natural light, accented by antique fur niture and rugs, a vintage basketball goal and ping pong table, the space invokes as much “Google office” as it does “Restoration Hardware,” creating what Hochhalter and fellow Livery founders Bo Harris, Corey Maple and Grant Ostrander feel to be the per fect backdrop for creative collaboration. “We’re all about Lexington’s creative community,” Hochhalter said. “W e want to grow Lexington by growing that kind of community.” The Livery has several rental options, including daily and monthly office space, event rental and more. For more information on the space, which is located on Water Street next to Gray Construction, visit www.theliverylex.com. Hochhalter recently took some time to answer a few questions about his career, his interests and his thoughts on being an artist in Lexington. What are some of your favorite spots in Lexington? Rupp Arena, the Village Idiot, Henry Clay Estate, the backyard fire pit with my wife and son. What instruments and tools ar e integral to your compositions? Do you have any new or favorite gadgets or editing programs? I use a Mac Pro setup with logic as my host sequencer. Some of my favorite plugins are Albion from Spitfire audio and anything from 8dio. My favorite thing in the studio is a real live cello. There is

Housed in a former horse and carriage stable, The Livery, a shared creative workspace that Hochhalter co-founded, features daily and monthly office space rental options. PHOTOS BY ROBBIE CLARK

something about that instrument that is different from the rest. What’s your all-time-favorite film score? It’s a toss up – “Social Network” because of what it did to break all the rules and “Moneyball” because of how subtly powerful the themes are. Many local folks who are looking to get into the music or entertainment industry end up leaving Lexington – how has living in Lexington contributed to your creative success? I feel like Lexington is the best kept secret for working in the industry I am in. The arts scene is growing, the university will always provide talented orchestra players I can hire, and the beauty of the seasons are always inspiring. W ith Dropbox and Skype, I literally collaborate with people all over the world. I love it here. I know other creative people love it here, too.

Likewise, in what ways has working in a shared creative space like the Livery affected your work and career? Working in a shared of fice space helps me tremendously – you have instant feedback on work from a wide array of dif ferent perspectives. The creative environment shares ideas, inspires people to try things dif ferently, and encourages everyone to succeed. It’s fun to have that support but also to be that support to others as well. What’s currently on your iPod, CD player or music streaming service? My Spotify playlist is as diverse as they come. First few songs are by Lorde, Jon Hopkins, Jay-Z, Star Slinger , Max Richter’s “Seven Seasons,” Seven Lions and Frank Sinatra. What’s something most people don’t know about you? I love to fly-fish.

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he University Press of Kentucky is a regional literary gem with of fices found in a small building along Nicholasville Road amid the numerous structures on the University of Kentucky’s Lexington campus. From its spare facilities come the books that speak to the richness of Kentucky – not to mention the Ohio V alley region, the Upper South and Appalachia. Covering a breadth of topics from history, to the humanities, to social sciences and the richness of what the geography has to of fer, they also have volumes on film and military history. Accompanying the words that flow on their pages, the artwork and photography are well worth the page turns. Their publications are available by checking their website, www.kentuckypress.com, and either browsing and ordering there, or wandering the Kentucky Agate offerings and calling the number they provide. By Roland L. McIntosh and Among the of ferings for the holidays are two new Warren H. Anderson books that would intrigue any Kentucky nature lover . University Press of Kentucky, 2013 “Kentucky Agate” highlights the often overlooked samples of the striking rocks that occur in the rugged eastern section of Kentucky’s geography. These examples of nature’s artwork are showcased in vivid photographic detail and reveal the glorious aspects that the naked eye may not be able to catch. Generally regarded as the most prized in the world because of their deep and varied colors, “Kentucky Agate” describes these treasures and how they form, and how their extreme popularity has caused the supply to diminish. Becoming more dif ficult to find, they have become expensive to purchase and their values are frequently compared to the values of gemstones and other semiprecious stones. The detailed maps provided in the book reveal the locations where these treasures can be found, should an adventurous soul care to scour the banks of the streams where they were once plentiful. The introduction of the book provides: “In 2000 the Kentucky Legislature passed House Bill 123, which designated Kentucky agate as the of ficial state rock of Kentucky. This designation signifies the natural beauty and the important resource this rock represents to the great state of Kentucky.” Woody Plants of “Woody Plants of Kentucky and Tennessee” is a wellKentucky and illustrated winter guide to the woody plants of Kentucky, Tennessee Tennessee and various other closely surrounding regions By Ronald L. Jones and B. – offering their identification and use. Featuring the colEugene Wofford orful images of over 400 species, their practical uses as University Press of Kentucky, 2013 food, medicine, fiber and weapons are supplied, and the species information provides practical infor mation on toxicity, nativity, rarity and wetland status. As a guide for botanists, students, landscapers, homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts alike, “W oody Plants” is an excellent resource and an invaluable guide for the understanding of regional plants. Colorfully illustrated and technically rich, it can serve an indispensable guide for anyone seeking to identify plants during the fall and winter .

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Pete’s List

Arts, Music, Fundraisers, Announcements, Kids, Classes, Workshops

December Events Calendar

Looking for all of the holiday-r elated events around town this December? We made a special calendar for you. Please see the Smiley Pete 2013 Holiday Calendar on page 13.

Arturo Sandoval with the UK Wind Symphony Dec. 14. Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer. Mentored by jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval has been awarded nine Grammy Awards, and nominated 17 times; he has also received six Billboard Awards and one Emmy Award. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.

Live Music Picks Troubadour Concert Series: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Dec. 3. Expect everything from Cab Calloway tunes, 1930s and ‘40s swing standards, danceable ragtime, plus winter season classics. 7:30 p.m. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. www.lexingtonlyric.com. Shannon Whitworth PHOTO FURNISHED

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Woodsongs: Steep Canyon Rangers and Shannon Whitworth. Dec. 9. Grammy-winning acoustic bluegrass quintet the Steep Canyon Rangers is known for being the backup band for comedian and banjoist Steve Martin. Bluesy songstress Whitworth has toured with Chris Issac and the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. 6:30 p.m. Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. www.woodsongs.com. The Return of the Moral Panic. Dec. 14. This reprise of a show organized in conjunction with the 2013 Harry Dean Stanton Festival features all “modera” cover songs from a local super-group featuring members of Palisades, Big Fresh, Summer Smoke, Oh My Me, The Fanged Robot, The Nativity Singers and more. 9 p.m. Green Lantern, 497 W. Third St.

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ART & EXHIBITS University of Kentucky Open Studio. Dec. 6. The University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies open its doors to the public each holiday season, inviting the community to discover and celebr ate UK’s young visual artists. The event includes a juried student show, live music, food, drinks and an opportunity to purchase student work. 6-9 p.m. Reynolds Building No. 1, 349 Scott St. (859) 257-8716. www.finearts.uky.edu/art. Laurie Doctor: Another Night in the Ruins. Through Dec. 7. Kentucky painter, teacher and callig-

rapher Laurie Doctor’s work is largely based on language. Her current art show is inspired by a poem by Galway Kinnell. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. New Editions Gallery & Framing, 807 Euclid Ave. (859) 266-2766. www.neweditions gallery.com. Culture and Identity: New Expressions by Latino Artists in the 21st Century. Through Dec. 14. This exhibition pairs the talents of Lexington artists Agustin Zarate, Diane Kahlo and Adan Utrera as they explore the role of culture and identity , and the way it shapes the Latino immigrant. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Living Arts and Science Center, 362

N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222. www.lasclex.org. Eden to Eternity: Molas from the San Blas Islands of Panama. Dec. 15 - Feb. 19. This show has 40 molas from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama that tell the story of the Bible , from the Garden of Eden to the Ascension. Molas are panels of reversed embroidery originally applied to the front and back of the Cuna women’s blouses. Each mola is a designed interpretation of biblical stories with whimsical treatment and tender insights. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri. (and Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:55 a.m.). Apostles Anglican Church, 200 Colony Blvd.

Matt Duncan with the Dublove Reggae Band. Dec. 14. Neo soul-pop songwriter Matt Duncan garnered a reputation as one of the most beloved assets to the Lexington music scene in recent years. He’s recently accepted a gig in New York City, where he’ll be moving soon, so this may be one the last chances to catch him in his hometown. With local dub reggae act the Dublove Reggae Band. 10 p.m. Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone. www.alsbarlexington.com. tadoo Lounge Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser. Dec. 19. The tadoo Lounge Sessions are a monthly “Happy Hour” style social event at the Smiley Pete headquarters, featuring live performance, local food trucks and libations, as well as billiards, pinball, a photo booth and more. The December edition will be a special event that also features a holiday bazaar with local vendors for last-minute holiday shopping, as well as live performances from the bands that utilize the Smiley Pete space as a practice space each week, including Fanged Robot, Coralee and the Townies, Summer Smoke, Oh My Me and more. 6-9 p.m. Smiley Pete, 434 Old Vine St. www.tadoo.com/tadoo-lounge-sessions.

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Pete’s List is a monthly listing of local arts , performance, workshops and other community events published each month. Due to time and space constraints, we can only publish a portion of the events featured on our online community calendar each month. Please visit www.southsidermagazine.com for more community events, including a weekly update of live music listings .

To submit an event to our online community calendar, visit this magazine online; click on the ‘Calendar’ tab and then ‘Submit an Event.’ Once the event is approved, it will appear on the websites of all three Smiley P ete publications: Business Lexington and Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazines. Be sure to submit your event no later than the 18th of each month for possible inclusion in the following month’ s print editions of Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazines .

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Local artist Aaron Skolnick’s exhibit “Pick Me Up and Turn Me Round,” which draws from imagery associated with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, is on display at Institute 193 through Dec. 21.

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Aaron Skolnick: Pick Me Up and Turn Me Round. Through Dec. 21. In this exhibition of new paintings and graphite drawings by the Lexington-based artist Aaron Skolnick, the artist uses imagery gleaned from media coverage of the 1963 John F. Kennedy assassination to explore the unreliability of memory and the mutable nature of history. The exhibition coincides with the 50th anniversary of the assassination. 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wed. - Sat. Institute 193, 193 N. Limestone. (859) 749-9765. www.institute193.org. Aegean Echoes. Through Dec. 22. Aegean Echoes features paintings by Helene Steene, sound design by Ray Crutcher, sculptures by Debbie Westerfield, and mixed media pieces by Ray Papka. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 12 - 5 p.m. Sat. - Sun. Headley-Whitney Museum, 4435 Old Frankfort Pike. (859) 255-6653. www.headley-whitney.org. Holiday Revels. Through December. A group exhibit of the gallery’s featured 2013 artists. This year the gallery has been filled innovative artworks from many contemporary artists. This exhibit will review the works of these most talented artists. The mediums used are as varied as the subjects represented offering a wide r ange of visual stimulation for the viewer. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 12 - 3 p.m. Sat. MS Rezny Studio Gallery, 903 Manchester St. www.msrezny.com.

Innovators and Legends: Generations in Textiles and Fibers. Through Jan. 5. A study of the ongoing transformation of fiber and textile art, from the functional and decorative to the innovative and experimental. The exhibit features both established masters, including Lexington’s Arturo Sandoval, and the young artists they have inspired. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Wed. - Sun. UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-5716. www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum.

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Robert C. May Photography Lecture Series: Carl Corey. Through Feb. 2. Mid-westerner Carl Corey makes photographs in traditional documentary fashion, traveling Wisconsin in an RV and offering glimpses into the workings of small towns and the people who inhabit them. 12 - 5 p.m. Tues. - Sun. UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-5716. www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum.

LITERATURE & FILM Thomas Freese: “Eerie Encounters in Everyday Life.” Dec. 1. Freese will sign and discuss his latest book, which features more than 100 true tales collected from his travels across the United States. 2 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir. www.josephbeth.com.

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Kentucky Heartwood Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Dec. 3. The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the largest environmental film festival in North America. With a growing public awareness for the environment, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival aims to increase this groundswell through inspiring and educational films that motivate people to go out and make a difference in their community and around the world. Kentucky Heartwood, a local non-profit dedicated to the well-being of Kentucky’s forests, brings the film festival to Lexington, with a lineup of 16 short films. 5 p.m. Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.kyheartwood.org. Premiere of “Missa Saeculorum - the Rebirth of Latin Mass in Lexington.” Dec. 4. The premiere of a documentary directed by teenager Alex Brefeld and created in the Lexington Public Library’s Northside Digital Studio. 7 p.m. Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. (859) 231-5597. www.lexpublib.org. Premiere of “The Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies.” Dec. 5. This movie by Jean L. Donohue tells the story of an underground art, music and Southern gay culture, living on an continuum since the American Civil War. 7:30 p.m. Kentucky Theater, 214 E. Main St. Stephen Vest: “Kentucky’s Twelve Days of Christmas.” Dec. 7. Steve Vest, editor and publisher of Kentucky Monthly magazine, will read from and sign this anthology. Compiled by James B. Goode, the anthology’s Christmas-themed stories and poems reflect the wealth of material Kentucky writers have to draw from in their memories of home, people, history and heritage. 4 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. www.morrisbookshop.com.

Film screening: “Toast.” Dec. 11. A screening of locally produced dark comedy directed by Gr ayson Tyler Johnson that follows Sheena, a naive young woman who decides to become homeless on a whim, and her grandmother Gertrude, an elderly woman battling onsetting dementia. 7:30 p.m. Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. (859) 231-5597. www.lexpublib.org/events. George Ella Lyon: “Planes Fly!” Dec. 14. Lexington author George Ella Lyon will appear as special guest of the Big Ears Story Hour. She will read from and sign her newest book for children, “Planes Fly!,” an exploration of all things airplane. 11 a.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. www.morrisbookshop.com. Wandering Storytellers. Dec. 30. This monthly evening of storytelling for teens and adults tak es place on the last Monday of each month. Presented by the Kentucky Storytelling Association. 7 p.m. Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. (859) 231-5597. www.kystory.com.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Natural Wreaths Workshop. Dec. 3. Using a variety of preserved leaves, evergreens, herbs, dried flowers and wired ribbon, participants will make stunning wreaths for their homes. 6 p.m., Living Arts and Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.lasclex.org.

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Writing Practice. Dec. 6. Writers of non-fiction, memoir, fiction, and poetry, are encouraged to take a creative break from the demands of home or work and

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release their writing talents in an intimate group setting with positive feedback from fellow writers. Noon 1:30 p.m. Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St., www.carnegiecenterlex.org. Date Night Wheelthrowing. Dec. 6. Participants are encouraged to bring a loved one or come alone for an evening of wheelthrowing under the guidance and instruction of a Kentucky Mudworks’ instructor. Clay and tools provided; firing available for an additional fee. 7 p.m. Kentucky Mudworks, 825 National Ave., www.kentuckymudworks.com. Family Caregiver Workshop. Dec. 6. This program is specialized for family caregivers and will offer infor mation about Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving, and will also provide an opportunity to reflect, regenerate, and gain a new perspective on your caregiving issues. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Pl. (800) 272-3900. Writing Your Life: Turning Experience Into Poetry. Dec. 7. In this seminar led by Ellen Birk ett Morris, participants will examine several poems that use specific experiences to bring the reader to universal conclusions. Using prompts, students will create poems based on their experiences. Noon - 2 p.m. Carnegie Center, 251 W. Second St., www.carnegiecenterlex.org. Teen Barrel Head Art. Dec. 12. Join local craftsman Tony Davis to make personalized works of art from a reclaimed barrel head. 6 - 8 p.m. Lexington Public Library Beamont Branch. 3080 Fieldstone Way. Try It! Wheelthrowing. Dec. 14. Try wheelthrowing

under the guidance of a Kentucky Mudworks’ instructor. Clay and tools provided; firing available for an additional fee. Noon. Kentucky Mudworks, 825 National Ave. www.kentuckymudworks.com.

THEATER & PERFORMANCE Amahl and the Night Visitors. Dec. 7-8. Beaumont Presbyterian Church presents “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” an opera by Gian Carlo Menotti. Featuring performers Sarah Klopfenstein, John Lovelace, Jacob Waid, Christopher Baker, Ashleigh Chrisena Ricci and Grace and Adam Brown, along with members of the church’s choir. 7:30 p.m. Beaumont Presbyterian Church, 1070 Lane Allen Ln. (859) 278-5062. Jazz: Live at the Library! Dec. 12. The Jazz Arts Foundation and the Lexington Public Library’s “Jazzed for Christmas” concert will feature vocalist Eugene Goss performing an evening of holiday songs and jazz standards. Joining him will be Cincinnati musicians, Erwin Stuckey on piano, Tony Whack on bass and Lexington’s Dave McWhorter on drums. 7 p.m. Farish Theatre (Central Library), 140 East Main St. www.jazzartsfoundation.org. Zac Brown Band. Dec. 14.The multi-platinum, threetime Grammy Award-winning band throws down hearty Southern rock and an unparalleled fan experience that’s been selling out arenas and amphitheaters from coast to coast. 7:30 p.m. Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St. (859) 233-4567.

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Lexington Children’s Theater: Anansi the Spider. Dec. 14 - 15. Help the African savannah come to life in this interactive tale adapted for the stage by LCT’s Jeremy Kisling. 2 p.m. Lexington Children’s Theater, 418 W. Short. St. www.lctonstage.org.

AVOL Dining Out for Life. Dec. 4. By dining at participating restaurants, participants can help stop the spread of HIV and empower those affected. Participating restaurants will donate a minimum of 25 percent of your bill to AVOL. Visit www.avolky.org/dofl for a list of restaurants serving breakfast, lunch or dinner for the event.

Leann Rimes Holiday Tour. Dec. 14. Country artist LeAnn Rimes will perform her hits, new songs and Christmas favorites. Rimes has sold more than 40 million albums, won two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, KY. (859) 622-7294. www.ekucenter.com.

Living Arts & Science Center Discovery Night. Dec. 5. Guest presenter meteorologist Bill Meck, of Channel 18 News, will lead an exploration of the many facets of winter weather, what causes it, and how to predict it. Attendees will also learn about the patterns and shapes of snow crystals and create some snowy art to take home. 6 p.m. Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. www.lasclex.org.

Lexington Music Education: Lexington Youth Arts Council Fundraiser. Dec. 15. A rock ‘n roll bonanza concert of 10 killer bands playing hearts out to raise money for the Lexington Youth Arts Council. 2 p.m. Natasha’s, 112 Esplanade. www.beetnik.com. Rebel Riot Revue Burlesque Productions: Holiday Cabaret Burlesque & Variety Show. Dec. 21. Starring the internationally acclaimed talents of Lola Van Ella and Sammich the Tramp, featuring the award-winning performers Foxy LaFeelion and Jeez Loueez as well as members of the nationally acclaimed Beggar’s Carnivale, plus the best in burlesque and variety from Kentucky’s own Rebel Riot Revue. Be dazzled with comedy, acrobatics, fire, dance, song and vaudevillian spectacles of grandeur in this hurly, whirly, girly, burly show. 9 p.m. Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave.

GoodGiving Gala. Dec. 6. A fundraiser and awareness-building event for the Blue Grass Community Foundation, proceeds from the gala will go to support the 2013 GoodGiving Guide Challenge Grand Finale Match Pool. Featuring a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, and live music and dancing with the Raleigh Dailey Jazz Band and Prime Cut. 6:30 p.m. Carrick House, 312 N. Limestone. www.goodgivinggala.org. Lexington Fashion Collaborative Pop-Up Shop. Dec. 6-8. Lexington Fashion Collaborative will host popup shop featuring locally made clothing, accessories, and more. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the LexSews Project, which provides professional sewing courses and other multidisciplinary educational opportunities for refugees to promote self-sufficiency. 11 a.m. - 9

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40502 2044 Bridgeport Dr., $780,000 1558 Lakewood Ct., $675,000 215 Henry Clay Blvd., $662,500 416 Lakeshore Dr., $470,000 328 Queensway Dr., $465,000 644 Teak Wood Dr., $451,000 542 Chinoe Rd., $430,000 2087 Von List Way, $395,000 736 Lakeshore Dr., $389,900 307 Dudley Rd., $342,000 1832 Richmond Rd., $339,000 413 Culpepper Rd., $317,500 276 Clay Ave., $317,000 1113 Slashes Rd., $311,000 1111 Slashes Rd., $310,000 361 Queensway Dr., $300,000 2040 Blairmore Rd., $300,000 414 Kingswood, $285,000 3204 Tates Creek Rd., $275,000 2916 Eastbrook Ct., $267,500

808 Sunset Dr., $255,000 809 Raven Rd., $235,400 3205 Montavesta Rd., $230,000 411 Chinoe Rd., $219,750 815 Melrose Ave., $210,000 3421 Overbrook Fountain, $189,500 3109 Lamar Dr., $165,000 382 Preston Ave., $161,900 124 Sherman Ave., $130,000 324 Owsley Ave., $57,000

40503 2028 Bellefonte Dr., $297,000 2448 Heather Way., $185,400 109 Shawnee Pl., $132,000 163 Penmoken Park, $122,500 137 Wabash Dr., $110,000 158 Penmoken Park, $57,000

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