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Contributors Michelle Aiello is a Chicago-born writer, editor and indie publisher. Her interests include living room karaoke, snail mail and all things vintage. She contributes to our monthly “tadoo list” (our calendar of cultural happenings, page 37). 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 “Salt of the Earth” and “Lights, Camera, Action”) is a professional photographer based out of Lexington, specializing in lifestyle and commercial photography. For more information and images, visit www.emilygiancarlo.com. Mick Jeffries (photography for “Creative Types: Kim Dixon”) 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. 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 (“Creative Types: Kim Dixon,” page 11) that focuses on profiling a variety of interesting folks from the Lexington area, including artists, writers, small-business owners and various creative types. Tanzi Merritt (“Salt of the Earth,” page 19) is a Lexington native with a background in history, libraries and archives who works in the world of marketing by day and volunteers for many community organizations in her free time. Theresa Stanley is Smiley Pete Publishing’s director of events and promotions. She provided content for this month’s “On Our Table” (page 32) and “Drink of the Month” (page 35). ■

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BY FRED BROWN, 8TH DISTRICT COUNCILMEMBER he mission of the Lexington Department of Environmental Quality & Public Works is to preserve, protect and enhance our environment; to provide public infrastructure systems that are safe, efficient and economical; and to promote a healthy and sustainable quality of life for Lexington residents.

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In addition to my role as 8th District councilmember, I also chair the Urban County Council Environmental Quality & Public Works (EQPW) Committee. We oversee matters related to the EQPW department, which includes the divisions of building inspection, engineering, environmental services, waste management, water quality, streets and roads, and traffic engineering. The EQPW Committee is one of four standing committees of the Urban County Council and comprises 10 councilmembers. An item is heard in committee when it is referred by a councilmember for additional information or review. The committee also hears annual updates on items like the city’s snow and ice control plan and vacuum leaf collection. Actionable items require a majority vote of the committee before moving forward to the full 15-member council for consideration. In 2021, the EQPW Committee heard presentations on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to a proposal for home composting, an update on the popular Hazardous Street Tree Cost Share Program and an interesting presentation on wrong-way driving in Fayette County. Having served on the EQPW Committee since 2015, one of the deliverables I am most proud of is the Pavement Management Plan. A first in city history, the Pavement Management Plan standardizes the process for making decisions about 2,355 citymaintained lane miles in Fayette County. Responsibilities and budgets are outlined based on the functional classification of the road. Using paving condition data, district councilmembers with the assistance of EQPW staff, are responsible for making paving recommendations for local roads in their respective districts. Included in the policy is a five-year capital improvement plan for major/minor arterials and collector roads, subject to be revised as necessary. Approved in 2016, the Pavement Management Plan is currently under review for updates and will be presented to the EQPW Committee later this year. The Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee meets monthly on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., with a few exceptions. Meetings are open to the public and streamed live on LexTV. Meeting schedules, materials and videos can be found on the city website, Lexingtonky.gov. ■

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Kim Dixon USING TEXTILE WORK TO HIGHLIGHT DIFFICULT TRUTHS ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY, THIS LEXINGTON ARTIST IS EXHIBITING HER WORK PUBLICLY FOR THE FIRST TIME STORY BY CELESTE LEWIS AND SARAYA BREWER PHOTOS BY MICK JEFFRIES

hen thinking of an archivist, one might imagine a bespectacled scholar in a musty basement, carefully rooting through dusty items from the past. But Kim Dixon, a Lexington artist who served as an archivist for the Smithsonian, describes her work with the museum’s Archives of American Art as anything but bland. She recounts with reverence working with important documents and items from the past that will help tell the story of who we are. One of her fondest memories was handling the papers of Leo Castelli, a famous 20th century Italian-American art dealer whose archives featured letters and promotional materials from artists like Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollack. Dixon moved to Lexington 12 years ago, after her husband took an associate professor job with the University of Kentucky’s biochemistry department, and in recent years she has combined her love for history with other favorite pastimes into a fascinating artistic career, creating mixed media tapestries that echo and explore the painful truths of African American history. This month, four of Dixon’s pieces are on display at the Living Arts & Science Center as part of Reflections: African American Voices on the Past and Present, on display through Feb. 25. The exhibit marks Dixon’s first time showing her work in a gallery setting and was largely inspired by her work, though it also features five additional artists from the region whose work also highlights how both the past and the present shape contemporary African American life. The subject matter of the exhibit is in line with a general artistic focus Dixon has taken in recent years – one she said stems from a multitude of sources, including her background in early American and African American history; her own family history, which includes ancestors who came to Ohio by way of the Underground Railroad; and a penchant for both visual art and for sewing, both of which she fostered at an early age. Growing up in Wyoming, Ohio, a small town outside of Cincinnati, Dixon said artistic creation was a central part of her childhood.

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“From the time I was physically able to hold a pencil, I created art in some capacity,” she said. As a kid, the hobby helped her stay occupied as an only child with two working parents. Over the years, fueled partially by her father’s love of history and a burgeoning fascination with her own family’s past, Dixon started incorporating historic motifs into her drawings, creating vignettes that captured ideas, emotions and small snippets of stories. “Technically I was journaling,” she said. “[It was] a way of digesting difficult information.” But after taking an AP art class in high school, she found herself burned out on visual art, and she stepped away from it for many years. “It was like a door just closed on one part of my life, because how I defined myself no longer applied,” she said. “After junior year, I [didn’t] pick up a pencil or fill a sketchbook again until decades later in life.” However, when one door closes, Dixon pointed out, another usually opens. She turned back to a skill that had been passed down through many generations in her family and one that her great-great Aunt Hat (Harriet) had introduced her to when she was much younger: sewing. “I took a home economics class my senior year, and as one of my projects I made my graduation dress and a small lap quilt,” Dixon said. “I was hooked and never looked back. Through the years I picked up various classes, books and knowledgeable people who helped me develop my skills with needle and thread.” After obtaining a master’s in American history from Miami University and working as an archivist with the Smithsonian as well as with the company History Associates, Inc., Dixon settled in Lexington with her husband, and their young family, which includes two children (Sebastian, 11, and Wilhemena, 6). Once her children reached school age, she experienced a renewed yearning for an outlet for her “creative mojo.” She started with various arts and crafts projects, from holiday crafts to handmade baby onesies to a home decor project that included sketching historic vignettes – from an Art Deco-styled Adam and Eve to a drawing of the four little girls who died in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama – on an unfinished stool. That latter project helped crack open a vision for how these two longtime passions – art and history – could become entwined in a new vision, and Dixon

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Kim Dixon’s work “Historiography” depicts the the chaos, terror and complex emotions that existed both under the surface and alongside the seemingly serene and orderly plantation homes during the antebellum years of the American South.

started exploring new art forms and styles from there, particularly utilizing textile work.

But as she explained, her messages are born with no malice.

Today, as a quilt artist Dixon uses appliqué, piecing and hand embroidery to create colorful, intricate and textured artwork that often carries written messages along with the imagery. Keenly aware the past offers us not only painful lessons and reminders but also opportunities for healing, Dixon’s work illustrates stories about the past and present. Many of her pieces pack a punch, such as “Historiography,” a central piece in the Reflections exhibit. The quilted work shows the image of a white plantation family, standing along the moss oak-lined drive leading to their plantation, with their servants off to the side. The scene, while appearing somewhat calm and serene, is filled with unsettling hints of the turmoil the servants must have felt, while below them, a chaotic scene of brown bodies climb, claw and lift each other toward the surface.

“It may hurt – you may feel a sting when you first see it – but I only want to spread knowledge,” she explained. “I believe to examine these things, no matter how uncomfortable, takes away its power.”

Not only a statement about the terror and chaos on which much of the American South was built, the work also offers commentary on issues and controversies surrounding Black history that the education system faces today. Dixon often uses her work to shine a light on insensitive motifs used to depict the African American culture throughout history, as well her experiences as a Black woman today.

“I hope to have a positive impact on people’s thought process and maybe change their perspective,” she added. Dixon is eager to point out her choice of materials is deliberate. “I work with fabric, quilting and embroidery – materials associated with gentleness and comfort,” she said. “They can be a perfect conduit to explore the painful and problematic American history of slavery and oppression as well as today’s continued societal challenges, in a way that promotes dialogue and healing.” Dixon points out how our history connects us not only to our past but also to one another. Her own philosophy is to look at what divides us as a chance to heal both sides of any divide. “I welcome it when my work starts a conversation,” she said. “When we talk, that’s when we learn.”

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“This Land Is Made From You and Me,” the work pictured here with artist Kim Dixon, is part of Dixon’s “This is America” series. The hand-sewn and embroidered tapestry show an African American man with welts on his back, bleeding into the colors of the American flag. Though Dixon readily admits her work explores challenging themes, the artist intends to have a positive impact on her audience’s perspective. PHOTO BY MICK JEFFRIES

Smiley Pete writer, Celeste Lewis sat down with artist and archivist Kim Dixon to talk about her work. Tell me about your most recent work and what you want the viewers to understand when they view your work. As I continue to develop as an artist, I’ve come to understand my work is not necessarily about pointing fingers at white Americans and saying, ‘you did this to me.’ What I want people to understand is that we have suffered, Black and white. Not in similar ways, but racism has put a strain on all of us as a country. You have to think of the country as a body – if one segment of the body is not working properly, not reaching its potential, then the whole body suffers. That is what I ultimately want people to come away with when they see my work. Honestly, I am not really sure where my most recent work came from. I think I thought of the trees of Oak Alley [a tree-lined drive leading to the plantation house on the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi] and the stereotypical family that might have populated and maintained such a property. From there I thought about all the hundreds of people who made that life of leisure possible, and the broken dreams, spilled blood and hidden resentments that populated such a ‘pretty’ picture of gentility. I call it ‘Historiography,’ and it is meant to

be a critique on the stories we tell ourselves, the lies we live and the willful delusions we insist on living by in order to preserve ourselves from momentary pain and embarrassment. What and who are some of your inspirations? I take much of my inspiration from the artist Frida Kahlo. Her use of surrealistic symbolism has opened my eyes to vast possibilities. It fits well with my cartoonist style. I use a lot of symbolism in much of the work, and there is a surrealist element to all of my pieces. I also think artists like Jacob Lawrence had some influence on me as well. The way he constructs his people and how he pulls his images of Black life together has had a great influence on me. Tell me more about your experience being an archivist with the Smithsonian. I consider being an archivist with the Smithsonian as some of the best years in my professional life. As a child, it was my dream to work for the American History museum as a curator or collections manager; just as long as I could work behind the scenes it really didn’t matter what my position entailed. Even though [The Smithsonian National Museum of American History] was not where I [ultimately] ended up, I could not have asked for better experiences working for the Archives of American Art and the Anacostia Community Museum.

One of my best memories was working with the Leo Castelli Gallery Papers while at Archives of American Art. The entire collection was littered with correspondence, photographs and promotional materials from some of the most famous artists of the 20th century – artists including Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Roy Raushenberg, Jackson Pollock and Lee Bontecou. To be surrounded by so much influential history was staggering – it truly was a joy to go into work, almost every day. It sounds like this is a busy time for your family, with young children. How do you balance that with your creative work? As far as juggling home, work and programs with the kids’ schools, I think I face the same problems as any other woman has faced in the modern era. I am sure some would say I could handle things better, but when are any of us not in need of improvement from time to time? I tend to do my artwork in the mornings while I drink coffee and listen to my favorite podcast. If I have errands to run, that happens in the afternoon before I pick up my daughter from school. Sometimes I’m able to squeeze in a little more working time before I have to pick up my son from school. At night, when the kids are asleep, I like to read or work on hobby projects, which also usually involve sewing.

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I have been very involved in the past in SBDM [School-Based Decision Making Council] and the PTA [Parent-Teacher Association] but decided to take a hiatus for the year. After COVID and having the kids at home for almost an entire year, it made finding time for work very difficult. I am sure everyone with children experienced the same thing. I knew I was at a critical point in my budding new career that something had to give for a time. It does not mean I will not go back. On the contrary, I have every intention of playing a very active role in my children’s school careers. I’m their parent, and it’s my job to be their advocate. What is a favorite spot in Lexington? That would have to be the city libraries. Not only are they an integral part in the process of me producing my artwork, but before the pandemic they were extremely important to me as a stay-at-home mom. The children’s programs [especially during the summer] were absolutely invaluable to me. Not only did they provide free fun programming for the kids, but it kept their interest, and they would look forward to the next program. In fact, it was not unheard for us to hit up two to three different branches in a day in order to take advantage of the various programs they offered. It is what I miss most since the pandemic.

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What’s next for you in 2022? I want to keep working toward producing more pieces. I have several ideas [some more fleshed out than others], and I hope to continue developing my professional network. I’m very excited about the upcoming exhibition and working with the Living Arts and Science Center through some of their extracurricular school programming. I think it promises to be a very interesting year! ■

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ach winter, we team up with our friends at The Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning to provide our readers with a list of important new books with strong ties to Kentucky. Each of these titles was published in 2021 by a Kentucky author – we hope the listings will provide you with some good fodder for cozying up with a book as we settle into this season of long nights and cold weather.

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When Two Feathers Fell From The Sky By Margaret Verble Pulitzer finalist Margaret Verble of Lexington draws again on her Cherokee heritage for a page-turner of a novel set in segregated 1920s Nashville. Two Feathers is a young Cherokee horse diver working at an amusement park built atop an ancient burial ground. At one performance, her dive goes horribly wrong. As she recovers from injuries, Two Feathers is stalked by a racist admirer – and protected by a spirit. Verble’s writing is lean, elegant and captivating. – Reviewed by Tom Eblen, Carnegie Center Literary Liaison

By Robert Gipe Robert Gipe’s readers saw Dawn Jewell come of age in the shadow of coal mining in his 2016 debut “Trampoline” and saw the opioid epidemic shake up Canard County in his 2018 follow-up, “Weedeater.” Now, Gipe invites you to take one last trip down to Canard County in the third and final installment of this series of illustrated novels. Its’s time for 17-year-old Nicolette, Dawn’s daughter, to understand her own role in her rural community while Trump’s America roars in the background. With honesty, wittiness and plenty of compelling illustrations, Gipe once again delivers a sincere and emotional look at life in the mountains. – Reviewed by Kimber Grey, Carnegie Center Marketing Associate

This Close to Okay By Leesa Cross-Smith Leesa Cross-Smith’s “This Close to Okay” grabs you as soon as Tallie sees Emmett preparing to jump off a Louisville bridge and stops to convince him not to. As it turns out, both characters have devastating pasts and secrets they must reveal in order to heal. During a Halloween party scene, the reader finds it hard to endure what’s happening but at the same time can’t tear her eyes away from it. This Louisville author’s beautifully written novel tops several national must-read lists. – Reviewed by Jennifer Hester Mattox, Carnegie Center Development Director

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Drowned Town By Jayne Moore Waldrop Lexington writer Jayne Moore Waldrop’s debut novel contains several linked stories about people who lost their homes and heritage when the federal government dammed the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers in far western Kentucky and created the Land Between the Lakes recreation area. The book explores love, sisterhood, family and how a sense of place can be both lost and found. “Drowned Town” is entertaining and educational, telling the story of a part of the state many Kentuckians know little about. – Reviewed by Tom Eblen, Carnegie Center Literary Liaison

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visit to the Lexington Salt Cave, located inside Centered Holistic Health in Lexington’s Warehouse District, feels a bit like an escape from planet Earth. This 300-square-foot cave, constructed with seven tons of pink Himalayan salt, has a magical otherworldly quality that calms the mind and body – and may also contribute to better overall health. Halotherapy, or salt therapy, is an ancient practice stretching back to 12th century Eastern Europe, when people commonly visited salt caves for therapeutic reasons. Modern halotherapy was born in the 1800s when a Polish physician noticed that salt miners had fewer respiratory problems and were healthier than the general population. Breathing the salt air – which is purported to have antiinflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties – seemed to protect the miners from infection and allergens, and before long the salt mines became a destination for those seeking healing for various lung problems. “The salt particles are microscopic and when breathed deeply into the lungs, trap bacteria, microbes, pollen, dirt, smoke, pet dander and allergens,” explained Lara Levine, owner of the Lexington Salt Cave, adding that she sees benefits for people with allergies, asthma, bronchitis, COPD and emphysema, as well as colds and other respiratory infections. “Salt also encourages cellular regeneration and traps contaminants and helps cleanse the skin and heal the dermal layer. Many people with eczema and psoriasis see reduced symptoms with regular salt sessions,” Levine continued. But the reason most people come to the Salt Cave, Levine said, is for relaxation and relief from anxiety and fatigue. The salt cave features options to relax in zero-gravity chairs or directly on the ground. Halotherapy is purported to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimicrobial properties; in addition to the salt lining the floor and walls, microscopic particles are circulated through the air in the room. PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

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“I started thinking about teaching yoga and realized I didn’t want to open a yoga studio because Lexington is blessed with so many great ones,” Levine continued. “I added in meditation and other things I’d never done before and was amazed at how much better I felt. I wanted to teach, but I also wanted to provide the benefits of natural wellness practices.”

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She continued, “I found another space…but I still had this tugging, and then the day before I was going to sign the lease, Lauren showed me a picture she had drawn on a napkin with another idea for where we could put the cave. And that kicked it all off again.” The cave was installed by a female-owned business based in Vermont. Softly lit by salt lamps, the cave glows with a muted peach light. With a ceiling that mimics the night sky, complete with moon and stars, and ocean sounds playing quietly, the cave eases tension and promotes tranquility. Visitors can recline in one of the cave’s zero-gravity chairs or lay directly on the salt floor. Kept at a temperature of 68-70 degrees, the cave is an active salt room, using a halogenerator to circulate 99.9% pure pharmaceutical-grade sodium chloride throughout the cave during each session. The base of the business is halotherapy. Individual sessions can be booked six days a week, with a limit of four people in attendance at a standard 45-minute session. The cave can also be reserved for private parties of up to 10. Levine also offers other events and experiences in the salt cave, including yoga, Reiki, sound healing, guided meditations and more. Sharing a space with Centered has allowed for some exciting collaborations. Visitors can book a massage in the salt cave or purchase the “Salt & Sauna” package, which includes a visit to Centered’s infrared sauna followed by a rejuvenating halotherapy session. Another service Levine offers is the Ionic Detox Foot Bath, a warm saltwater soak based on ancient Chinese medicine that promoted the foot bath as a way to detoxify the body. Levine also stocks several related products, including salt lamps, salt diffusers, salt blocks for cooking, bath products infused with salt and even jewelry made from pink Himalayan salt. Levine plans to bring even more collaborations to the Lexington Salt Cave and continue growing its events and services. “Because of my association with the horse industry, I would love to explore the application of salt therapy with horses. There is already early research showing the benefits of halotherapy for animals, including equine athletes,” Levine said. When asked about the feedback she has received, Levine said visitors describe the salt cave as “womblike” and “like being in another world.” “People always say it’s magical,” Levine commented. “That’s my favorite because I also think it’s magical.” ■

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A longtime marketing executive for a Thoroughbred publication, Levine is also a certified yoga teacher and leads weekly yoga classes in the salt cave.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION AS IT ENTERS ITS 100TH YEAR OF OPERATION, THE KENTUCKY THEATRE PREPARES TO REOPEN AFTER AN EXTENDED HIATUS

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Fred Mills, longtime general manager of The Kentucky Theatre, looks forward to the theater’s reopening, under new management. PHOTO BY EMILY GIANCARLO

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fter being shuttered for 14 months, Lexington’s iconic Kentucky Theatre is set to start welcoming guests again.

The theater, which celebrates its centennial anniversary this year, shut its doors in October 2020, citing a decline both in attendance and in new film releases during the initial months of the pandemic. At that time, The Kentucky Theatre Group, the management company that had overseen the theater for decades, opted not to renew its lease with the city of Lexington. (The theater has long operated under a unique model, with the city of Lexington owning and managing the unique historic building, and a separate management group running the day-to-day aspects of the business.) After releasing a request for proposals for a new management company this past spring, the city formally approved the proposal submitted by the local nonprofit Friends of the Kentucky Theatre. Co-chaired by longtime friends and fans of the theater Hayward Wilkirson and Lisa Meek, the organization – has provided support for the theater in various capacities since launching in 2012 – has hit the ground running to prepare the theater for a new era. “We’re ambitious for the theater – we want it to grow in a sustainable way in its second century,” said Wilkirson.

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The Kentucky Theatre is prepping to reopen after temporarily shutting its doors in October 2020, citing a decline in both attendance and film production due to the pandemic and general financial uncertainty.

As the theater gears up to reopen (Jan. 28 was the estimated opening date at the time this issue went to press), fans can rest assured that much of what they’ve come to know and love about The Kentucky – from midnight screenings of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” to the role of beloved longtime general

manager Fred Mills – will remain intact during this new chapter, though organizers are also working to incorporate new programming and efforts designed to keep the theater a vibrant fixture in downtown Lexington for decades to come. “We’re not all going to be here forever, but we want to make sure the theater survives for another 100 years,” Wilkirson said. Since Wilkirson and Meek joined the Friends of the Kentucky board about five years ago, they and other board members have been in regular communication with independent theaters from around the country. Knowing the theater’s former management group was nearing retirement age and likely had a finite shelf life, they brainstormed new possibilities for the theater with a variety of industry professionals.

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The iconic local theater is admired for its independent programming as well as its numerous historic details.

“It’s an extremely generous industry, because you’re not competing with anybody [if ] you’re not in the same city,” Wilkirson said. “No one does this because they’re business people first – they do it because they love film, and they love their historic theaters. So we got just untold hours of free consultation with directors, theaters and nonprofit consultants in the industry, and began to formulate a plan: What would the theater look like in its second century? What do we do to carry on with the best of the theater, the traditions people love about the theater, while incorporating some innovations that would make it even more vital?” SMILEYPETE.COM || FEBRUARY 2022

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Kentucky Theatre general manager Fred Mills, center, with Friends of the Kentucky Theatre co-chairs Lisa Meek and Hayward Wilkirson.

In addition to addressing a laundry list of cosmetic and equipment repairs, the organization’s current priorities include shifting the theater itself to a nonprofit status. This is a common model for independent theaters across the country. They plan to offer various membership levels for the public, allowing fans of the theater the opportunity to help support the theater long term (and receive perks along the way). In a time where COVID and increased at-home streaming options have detracted from theater attendance, another big focus is to accentuate the details that make the experience of seeing a film in the theater so special and unique. “You can stream almost everything from home in your pajamas, so what is it that’s going to get you up and out the door to the theater?” said Meek. Part of the solution that the group is focusing on includes specially curated events – for example, partnering with the University of Kentucky Art Museum to host Q&As, discussion panels and other engaging content around the films featured.

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“I think of events like these almost like the extras or director’s cut on a DVD,” Meek continued. “It’s content that gives [us] more background on the stories and characters of a film, which I think our audience really appreciates.” Increasing film festivals and repertory screenings (i.e., classic or older films, as opposed to first-run films), building a small café or wine bar in the theater, and eventually adding a third “micro-cinema” – which would allow opportunity for more films to cycle through – are among other tactics the organization plans to explore.

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Since opening in 1922, The Kentucky Theatre has hosted thousands of films and countless memories. These historic photos were provided courtesy of University of Kentucky Special Collections.

“We shouldn’t have any problems finding films to play; however, one big issue has just been getting our audience, which tends to be a bit older, back out to the theater,” said Fred Mills, who has served as the theater’s general manager for more than half a century. “Our visitation numbers have been down significantly since the onset of the pandemic, but we’re hoping with a return to more regular programming that traffic will improve.” Plans for upcoming programming includes a year-long retrospective of films from every decade of the Kentucky’s almost 100-year history, leading up to the centennial anniversary in October, as well as a retrospective in February honoring actor Sidney Poitier, who passed away earlier this year. Organizers hope to eventually bring back live music – an idea the theater had been exploring with promoters from the local music venue The Burl in early 2020, before the pandemic hit.

“Their plan was to put on seated shows at the theater with bigger name artists that they couldn’t fit inside their much smaller room,” Mills explained. “Luckily, they’re still interested in exploring a partnership. We hope to have more news on that front soon.”

and sound processors to installing a new pointof-sales system, restocking the concession stand, and purchasing new vacuum cleaners and stanchions.

All of these elements have the potential to be new sources of revenue for the theater, but equally as important is ushering in and cultivating the next generation of film-goers, Wilkirson said.

With a reopening goal of $125,000, the organization had raised $107,500 at the time this issue went to print. Much of the fundraising has crowd-sourced from individual fans of the theater, whose generosity, Meek and Wilkirson said, is “concrete evidence of the depth of support this historic cinema has in Lexington.”

“It’s so easy for people to stay at home now and watch films from the comfort of home,” he said. “We need to make every visit to Kentucky Theatre as special an experience as we possibly can.”

“The theater is like Phoenix, and it seems to rise from its ashes,” Wilkirson said. “But we do want to get [this] message out there: If you love the Kentucky Theatre, we need your support to reopen the Kentucky Theatre.” ■

But first on the agenda, he added, is getting the doors back open – a process that has recently included everything from repairing projectors

For more info on Friends of the Kentucky Theatre, including how to show your support with a donation, visit www.friendsofthekentucky.org.

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General manager Fred Mills has worked for The Kentucky Theatre since 1963, when he started as an usher before working his way up to the ranks of becoming Lexington’s most recognized and beloved theater manager. As the theater prepares to open after more than a year of being shuttered during the pandemic, Mills reflects on another difficult era. “Believe it or not, I don’t think [the current pandemic] has been my toughest time at the theater. In October 1987, a disgruntled employee of a restaurant next to the theater broke in and set the place on fire. It was a cold and windy night, causing the fire to spread to the whole block. Fortunately, once they cleared the fire, there was very little, if any, structural damage to the theater. However, everything inside the building from front to back was covered in a thick layer of black ash from all of the smoke, rendering the theater inoperable. At the time the owners promised to repair and reopen the theater, but after months of inaction the building fell further into disrepair. ‘Eventually, a bank across the street in charge of several trusts on the land took over the theater and set out to fix it up. At first there was little progress due to the building’s decrepit state, but eventually Lexington Mayor Scotty Baesler [1982-93] realized how important the theater was to downtown and sought to make it more of a focal point in the area. ‘The theater reopened in April 1992, close to five years after the fire. We’ve had a good run of almost 30 years from 1992 until having to close in October 2020 due to rising COVID numbers and declining attendance. That’s where Hayward, Lisa and the Friends of the Kentucky Theatre come in. They’ve been instrumental in working toward getting the theater back on its feet.” ■ – FRED MILLS

Co-chaired by Lisa Meek (L) and Hawyard Wilkirson (R), Friends for the Kentucky Theatre is a non-profit that launched in 2012 and has provided support for the theater in a variety of capacities over the years. The organization will now manage the theater, with Fred Mills returning as general manager. PHOTO BY EMILY GIANCARLO

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Popular local jamgrass band The Wooks will celebrate the release of their new album, “Flyin’ High,” at The Burl on Feb. 26.

CONCERTS & GIGS Lost Dog Street Band. Feb. 6. Fronted by songwriter Benjamin Tod and his wife, fiddler Ashley Mae, Lost Dog Street Band was formed on the sidewalks of Nashville when the duo began busking to fund their hobby of hopping freight trains. Drawing from years of lonely tramping, and more than one tragic loss, they have crafted a distinct “dark country” sound that honors the traditions of its forbearers. 7 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www. theburlky.com Langhorne Slim. Feb. 10. Hailing from the Pennsylvania town of Langhorne, Langhorne Slim has been described by The New Yorker as having “Leadbelly’s gift for storytelling and Dylan’s ability to captivate crowds.” And the Washington Post described his slightly raspy voice as “evoking rootsy folk with a twinge of roadhouse blues.” 7 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com The Jesse Lees perform “The Love Below.” Feb. 13. Led by the unique and soulful vocals of Otis Junior, this Louisville rock outfit pro-

vides a timeless and powerful energy with elements of psychedelic rock, soul and hip-hop. They will perform the iconic 2003 Outkast album “Speakerboxxx/ The Love Below” in its entirety. 7 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Walker Montgomery. Feb. 18. The son of country star John Michael Montgomery, and nephew of Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Walker lives up to his country music pedigree. He’s been praised for his classic approach to songwriting and creating music that’s as much about having a good time as it is about expressing sincere emotions. 8 p.m. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. www.manchestermusichall.com The Wooks Album Release Show. Feb. 26. Capturing the sounds of what they love most about life – “trails, waterways, mountains, and friends and loved ones that we share our music and time with” – the Wooks strike a chord with jam band fans and bluegrass traditionalists alike. This show celebrates the release of their third full-length album, “Flyin’ High.” 7 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY OPERA THEATRE

LA BOHÈME By Giacomo Puccini

March 3 - 5, 2022 | 7:30PM & March 5, 2022 | 2:00PM Lexington Opera House Tickets: ticketmaster.com | 859-233-3535

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ART & EXHIBITS “After.” On display through March 19. Many artists have been inspired by famed predecessors whose work influenced their own in a variety of ways. This three-gallery exhibition drawn from the UK Art Museum’s permanent collection explores multiple meanings of the word “after” in the world of art. It includes etchings, engravings and lithographs made after the work of such luminaries as Flemish artist Peter Paul Ruben, known for his Baroque exuberance; the American painter Gilbert Stuart, known for multiple portraits of George Washington; and John Constable, the Romantic English landscapist. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue-Fri; Noon-5 p.m. Sat. University of Kentucky Art Museum, 405 Rose St. www.finearts.uky.edu Robert Morgan: Myths and Stories. On display through May. Lexington artist Robert Morgan creates his works in the backyard, composing assemblages from broken objects and forgotten toys, glued together with a mixture of paint, glitter and trash and bound by wire and tubing. The overwhelming intensity of each work comes from the massive number of objects used to create them as well as the history and lives represented by every object, each hinting at its own story known only to the creator. Are these objects random trash; recycled, treasured keepsakes; or complex objects of veneration? Beyond the immediate impression, these layered works form sculptures telling a larger story, often of a lost or unnoticed friend, a dying

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lover, or a young person hurting themselves and others. Gallery open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, 167 W Main St. www.21cmuseumhotels. com/lexington

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“Self Portrait as Goya” by artist Albano Afonso is among the work on display in the “Hide and Seek” exhibit at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington.

Hide and Seek: Projecting, Portraying and Playing with Identity. On display through October. The artworks in this exhibition examine the evolution of portraiture as a platform for capturing how we construct and project our identities within both the analog and digital worlds we inhabit. Formed both in reaction and in response to our personal experiences, the identities we conceive and share allow us to navigate the world, alternately shielding or highlighting our vulnerability. Sampling from histories near and far by way of literature, film, social media, YouTube, blogs and online forums, the artists in this exhibition subvert conventional images of power and beauty, and reinvent portraiture as a tool for exploring the poignant precarity and power of the contemporary human condition. Gallery open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, 167 W Main St. www.21cmuseumhotels.com/ lexington

Hawkins Bolden: Seated. On display through Feb. 26. In collaboration with The Arnett Collection in Atlanta, Institute 193 presents the found object sculptures of Memphis, Tennessee, artist Hawkins Bolden (American, 19142005). Blinded by a childhood baseball injury, Bolden used the raw material of the urban landscape around him to build the scarecrows and totems that populated his yard. Abstract self-portraits with multiple eyes, Bolden incorporated clothes – often pants – into his work, giving his figures the ability to also sit and rest. Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. and by appointment. Institute 193, 193 N. Limestone. www.institute193.org. Interwoven. On display through March 5. A mixed media exhibit highlighting fashion designers Soreyda Benedit-Begley, who uses unconventional materials; Sarah Jane Estes, who uses alpaca and hemp knit; and knitter Esmerelda. Work by mandala artist Diane Kahlo, who uses recycled materials and beads in her work and altars, will also be featured in the exhibit. Gallery hours: Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St.

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Eighth Annual Lexington Music Awards. Feb. 6. The Lexington Music Awards are a unique, community-driven awards event celebrating the entire music industry in Lexington. Fans vote for their favorite performers in a variety of categories, and the event includes live performances in between award presentations. 6 p.m., Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. www. lexingtonmusicawards.org UK Dept. of Theatre & Dance: “Black Lives Matter: 1619 to Now.” Feb. 24-26. Based on the book “Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America: 1619-2019,” this performance aims to be a thoughtful, insightful, factually accurate and compelling rendering of American history that contextualizes the Black Lives Matter movement. 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri.; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat. Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St. finearts.uky.edu/theatre-dance/current-season Broadway Live: “Waitress.” Feb 11-13. This is the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie.” When a baking contest in a nearby county – and a satisfying encounter with someone new – show Jenna a chance at a fresh start, she must find the courage to seize it. 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sun. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com The Art of Exchange: Music and Dance Collaborative Concert. Feb. 11-13. The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance and the School of Music have joined forces to present a collaborative production featuring live music and dance performed by University of Kentucky students. The concert is full of variety, ranging from big-band, baroque, choral, electronic and percussion music to everything from modern, jazz and hip-hop to classical dance styles. Fostering a deeper relationship between music and dance faculty and students, the concert provides a magical performance experience for the audience. 7:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. www.singletarycenter.com Variety Live: “STOMP.” Feb. 24-25. This percussive hit show returns with some new surprises, including updated and restructured sections and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. 7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www. lexingtonoperahouse.com LexPhil: Transfigurations. Feb. 25. LexPhil returns to the Singletary Center for the Arts for a performance and the conclusion of the organization’s search for its new music director and conductor. Conductor Finalist Julia Tai will lead the orchestra in works by Missy Mazzoli, Bloch and Mendelssohn. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. www. singletarycenter.com AthensWest: “Steel Magnolias.” Feb 18-20, 24-27, March 3-6. One of the most endearing and beloved dramas of all time, “Steel Magnolias” follows a tight-knit group of Southern ladies as they celebrate love, life and loss while gossiping their days away in Truvy’s Louisiana beauty parlor. Hilarious and heartfelt, this is one of the most quotable plays ever written, including this gem: “Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Black Box Theatre at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. www.athenswest.net ■

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PETE’S PROPERTIES Recent Residential Property Transactions

3208 Drayton Pl. $380,000 338 Curtin Dr. $385,000 326 Curtin Dr. $405,000 3416 Lannette Ln. $415,000 3433 Grasmere Dr. $435,000 1826 Mcdonald Ave. $439,000 3388 Keithshire Way $456,000 518 Arcadia Park $493,000 3212 Roxburg Dr. $572,000 40504 2294 Yarmouth Ct $35,417 2294 Yarmouth Ct. $45,000 2294 Yarmouth Ct. $50,985

40502 388 Sherman Ave. $85,000 388 Sherman Ave. $118,500 381 Oldham Ave. $214,000 1332 Fontaine Rd. $250,000 347 Owsley Ave. $255,000 808 Hildeen Dr. $303,777 727 Cramer Ave. $335,000 2905 Tabor Oaks Ln. $340,000 433 Cochran Rd. $386,000 1900 Fontaine Rd. $412,500 1174 Lakewood Dr. $420,000 175 Bassett Ave. $420,000 3271 Nantucket Dr. $451,000 1210 Lakewood Dr. $606,000 422 Dudley Rd. $625,000 356 Queensway Dr. $645,000 310 Irvine Rd. $676,000 24 Mentelle Park $705,000 2015 Hart Rd. $775,000 1916 Lakes Edge Dr. $1,500,000

2089 Lakeside Pl. $1,700,000 1912 Lakes Edge Dr. $1,900,000 40503 310 E Lowry Ln. $31,877 591 Halifax Dr. $140,000 841 Apache Trl. $150,000 108 Suburban Ct. $150,000 140 Suburban Ct. $230,000 504 Stone Creek Dr. $245,000 3316 Dorchester Pl. $250,000 264 Melbourne Way $271,000 556 Wellington Gardens Dr. $272,000 694 Beth Ln. $272,500 3458 Winthrop Dr. $279,000 660 Mannington Pl. $307,200 657 Shasta Cir. $315,000 3409 Keithshire Way $335,000 334 Glendover Rd. $339,900 2479 Heather Way $350,000 1917 Bellefonte Dr. $355,000

40513 2613 Ashbrooke Dr. $245,000 3527 Hidden Cave Cir. $250,000 3209 Malone Dr. $587,500 2224 Barnwell Ln. $612,000 2224 Barnwell Ln. $612,000 3224 Sebastian Ln. $624,800 2500 Mansion View Ct. $750,000 40514 2020 Sawyer Ct. $210,000 4825 Dresden Way $340,000 40515 3465 Featheridge Dr. $171,500 1335 The Kings Ct. $180,550 4140 Bridgemont Ln. $225,000 799 Jairus Dr. $238,000 4140 Bridgemont Ln. $248,000

BIGGEST MOVER: 1912 LAKES EDGE DR. $1,900,000 929 Woodglen Ct. $270,000 904 Seneca Park $290,000 4821 Clifford Cir. $299,900 998 Forest Lake Dr. $339,000 4717 Carita Woods Way $373,500 4433 Josiah Way $374,000 672 Poplar Springs Ln. $401,025 529 Whitfield Dr. $415,000 436 Whitfield Dr. $415,000

448 Southpoint Dr. $430,000 4401 Whitfield Cir. $450,000 1018 Forest Lake Dr. $450,000 597 Alderbrook Way $471,000 1129 Aldridge Way $471,007 4252 Ridgewater Dr. $479,850 625 Poplar Springs Ln. $479,900 4809 Holmhurst Way $567,000 912 Tea Olive Way $580,000 ■

Recent arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayettepva.com.

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Downtown LEX! Fully renovated in 2014/2015, this adorable bungalow offers 2 BR/1 BA, 1,157 sq. ft., an open concept floor plan with original heart pine floors, new plumbing, HVAC, appliances, water heater, roof, deck and fence! Private back porch!

103 S. Limestone #1130

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This 2,171 sq.ft., 1BR/2 BAs condo features floor to ceiling glass, panoramic views, extensive millwork, open floor plan, living room with fireplace, chef’s kitchen featuring Subzero and Wolf appliances. Unparalleled modern living in the heart of downtown.

345 W. Main St. #2000

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Luxury condo atop the Hilton Hotel with 3-way views of downtown Lexington! Features include 2 large BRs w/2 full totally renovated BAs, newer kitchen, dining room and spacious family room with fireplace. Includes access to all of the hotel amenities.

103 S. Limestone #1020

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Fully furnished 1 BR/3 BA residence in City Center. A turn key affair with Avant Garde chef’s kitchen with a 16 ft. quartz island, waterfall edge, Subzero & Wolf appliances. All glass room perfect for your virtual office, and decadent terrace with 2-way fireplace.

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Featuring captivating artistic style and an oversized terrace that is unmatched for even more entertaining, this spacious 2 BR/3 BAs, 3,776 sq.ft. penthouse has been created for the sophisticated buyer who values the epitome of fine living.

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1922 Nicholasville Rd.

$599,000

Situated on 2 combined lots at the corner of Nicholasville Rd. & Edgemoor Drive! Features include 6 BR/4.5 BAs, hardwood floors, beautiful built-ins and a fantastic floorplan. Also included is the adjacent lot (1918 Nicholasville Rd) and 2 car garage.

103 S. Limestone #1210

$3,660,000

Featuring panoramic, unobstructed views through glass walls reaching 14 ft., 2 BR/3 BAs, and 5,269 sq.ft. of luxury living. This pinnacle penthouse with oversized terrace, has been designed to provide privacy and serenity for the most sophisticated buyer.

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