Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazines June 2021 by Smiley Pete Publishing

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Bob Morgan THE MIXED MEDIA ARTIST ON HIS PROCESS, PURPOSE AND THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT HAVE SHAPED HIM

SUMMER FUN GUIDE THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF OUTDOOR FESTIVALS & LIVE MUSIC

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Local Luminaries: Bob Morgan

Mixed media sculptor Bob Morgan on his process, purpose, the relationships that have influenced him, and his upcoming exhibit at 21c

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Former Smiley Pete Publishing employee Judy Brumley works for the New York City-based publishing house Meredith Corporation and continues to contribute to Smiley Pete on a freelance basis. She contributed to this month’s “Summer Fun Guide,” page 20.

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Liz Carey (“Sailor’s Delight, page 25) is a Kentucky-born journalist, author and writing teacher living in Lexington. When she’s not writing, you can find her on her porch with her dog, her cat, a great book and a relatively good glass of wine. Smiley Pete contributor Shannon Clinton (“Craveworthy,” page 6) is an Elizabethtown native who now lives in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. 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 “Frame by Frame”) is a professional photographer based out of Lexington, Kentucky, specializing in lifestyle and commercial photography. For more information and images, visit www.emilygiancarlo.com. Mick Jeffries (photography for “Local Luminaries: Bob Morgan”) 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 (“Local Luminaries: Bob Morgant,” page 10) that focuses on profiling a variety of interesting folks from the Lexington area, including artists, writers, small-business owners and various creative types. Tanzi Merritt (“Naturally Modern,” page 9) 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. Kathie Stamps (“Frame by Frame,” page 29) is a self-employed writer and voice-over artist in Lexington. Theresa Stanley is Smiley Pete Publishing’s director of events and promotions. She photographed the recipe for “On Our Table.” n

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arvey’s Bar is being reinvented as a collective known as The Grove, with an opening date slated for early June. The eclectic hot spot will fuse distinctive drinks, savory eats and private events in a tasteful eccentric atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. So far, Fable Wine and Charcuterie and a new gourmet food truck called Luna have joined the collective. A new event series called SoulFeast Week will celebrate Black culinary excellence by highlighting Black farmers, chefs, food establishments, caterers and culinary vendors in Central Kentucky, according to a press release. SoulFeast Week will be held June 17-27, with 12 curated dining experiences and special off-menu entrée options at Black-owned restaurants and food establishments. To see a full line of events and to purchase tickets, visit soulfeastweek.com.

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Several restaurants have recently joined the locally owned and managed food delivery service Delivery Co-op, including Bourbon n’ Toulouse, Sav’s and Distilled on Jefferson, according to the co-op’s social media. The former Grey Goose restaurant at 170 Jefferson St. is now The Goose Lexington and operating under a new ownership team featuring several former employees of Portofino, which shuttered during the pandemic. The Goose Lexington had a soft opening in early May, with indoor dining and a covered patio that seats up to 70, Richardson said.

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Papi’s at Palomar opened a new location in late April at 3901 Harrodsburg Road. The casual Mexican restaurant was the first tenant to open at the new Fountains at Palomar shopping center development. Tomo Restaurant on East High Street recently reopened with a new menu and refreshed décor. While sushi is no longer on the menu, new items include grilled pork belly, katsu curry rice, shrimp tempura tacos, and a variety of soba, udon and ramen noodle dishes, as well as rotating specials. In addition, Tomo has added a Manna Shop soft serve ice cream bar and a “One Day” brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. “You will find some of the classic Tomo that you know and love has stayed while we have added in fresh new dishes,” a social media post said. “We’ve created a brand new menu from scratch that we can’t wait to share with you.” Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ has opened on Liberty Road following a May 1 grand opening, serving a variety of traditional Hawaiian-style plate lunches and sandwiches. Visit www.smileypete.com / food-and-drink for more culinary news, recipes and more. n

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

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nowing how to best engage with city government is difficult. Many of the processes that standardize city operations and make work effective for city employees can be opaque for residents. At CivicLex, we’re excited to partner with LFUCG on two new initiatives to examine and improve this process. CivicLex is a nonprofit civic organization that works to make the issues, policies and procedures that impact Fayette County easier to understand and influence. This past year, through interviews on PBS NewsHour and NPR and in Foreign Affairs Magazine, Danielle Allen of Harvard University and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences labeled CivicLex as a model for reinventing American democracy for the 21st century. Months ago, we launched a new partnership with LFUCG to revise the city’s public comment process in city meetings, which we know can be frustrating. Whether it be city meeting times/locations or the commenting process itself, CivicLex and LFUCG have both heard feedback from countless residents that this process can be improved. Our participatory design process to reshape public comment launched in April, with a survey for Lexington residents. This feedback will be combined with input from city employees and used to create recommendations for ways the city can improve its process. With these recommendations in hand, we’ll get to work with LFUCG officials to see what options are viable for implementation. After that, we’ll launch another community survey in the early fall where residents can provide feedback about these proposed new options. Keep an eye out for it! We know that working to revise a process that relatively few residents end up utilizing isn’t enough to address this issue. So, we are also piloting an exciting new project with LFUCG starting this summer: Lexington’s first-ever Civic Artist in Residence program. Starting in June, we are embedding three Fayette County-based artists inside three departments of LFUCG to work with employees to think through creative new ways of engaging with residents. While creating more ways to provide resident input to city government is helpful, the reasons for these programs are much more significant. Over the past three decades, trust in government and American institutions has cratered. Data from the Pew Research Center shows trust in American government has declined from 64 percent in 1997 to less than 35 percent in 2019. When we don’t trust our government, we become more disengaged. When we become more disengaged, decisions are made based on input from relatively few residents, further eroding trust. Government alone cannot interrupt this cycle — we need more neighbors to engage and have a relationship with our local government to reinforce our democracy. n

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NATURALLY MODERN A UNIQUE MODERN HOME IN SOUTHEAST FAYETTE COUNTY EMBRACES NATURE, SPACE AND CONTEMPORARY DESIGN TO CREATE A HAVEN FOR A MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILY STORY BY TANZI MERRITT

n southeast Fayette County near the village of Athens stands a home perfectly placed to take advantage of its beautiful surroundings. The stunning modern structure, designed by Pohl Rosa Pohl Architects and built in 2017, was the last full-size home Graham Pohl designed before retiring as one of the company’s principals. The architect, along with his brother, Clive, designed a space that is unique in the way it allows multiple generations to co-habitate comfortably. To create a livable space for the family of five, Graham explained that the 3,970-squarefoot house, built by Showplace Company, has two separate volumes: a two-story volume containing the bedrooms and private spaces, and a one-story volume containing the public spaces.

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Custom-designed for multi-generational living, this contemporary home in southeast Fayette County consists of a one-story volume, containing the public spaces and constructed primarily of limestone with wood accents, and a connected two-story volume, containing the bedrooms and private spaces.

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Enveloped by nature, the home was constructed with a variety of green products.

“It’s a very green product,” Graham added. “The production of the product isn’t energy-intensive, and it can be landfilled at the end of its life, unlike vinyl, which never goes away.”

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The two-story volume utilizes a rain-screen system, which helps deflect water and provides thermal and acoustic insulation. Additionally, its orientation and sloped roof allow for the use of solar panels. Located on a large plot, the home is enveloped by nature. “Behind the house there’s a wooded area, and at the bottom of the wooded area, there’s a little creek, which is really gorgeous,” said Graham. The owner, who is an avid gardener, was learning stonemasonry and built the stone walls around the perimeter of the property. He also built Quonset hut greenhouses and installed a substantial water reclamation system. “He is really into the environmental aspects of the house,” Graham explained. “He’s into planting trees, and he was very cognizant of view corridors and where he wanted to screen things, and he started groves of trees before we even dug the first spadeful of dirt. He had dozens if not hundreds of trees planted there.”

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Inside, a distinct and unusual feature of the home is the inclusion of a second kitchen. “The main kitchen is the primary kitchen and part of the experience of the public space. The other is a smaller kitchen that’s intended for when they are cooking very spicy traditional Pakistani foods with a lot of odors. It’s designed off the main space and it has a separate exhaust,” said Graham. To comfortably house three generations, each of the home’s four bedrooms has an attached bathroom. The two bedrooms upstairs share a sitting area, and each has its own rooftop deck. This affords the family’s two teenagers their own private spaces. With a master suite and a separate suite for one of the owner’s mothers on the first floor, each member of the family has the opportunity to privately retreat. Multi-generational living is a concept both of the Pohls believe in.

The home’s one-story volume contains the public spaces, including the living area and two kitchens. The second kitchen features a second exhaust and was intended for when the family cooks traditionally spicy Pakistani foods with lots of odors. PHOTOS FURNSIHED

“I think, quite honestly, that the single-family residence is an idea that should have fallen by the wayside,” Clive said. “We really should be thinking about multi-family construction. Multi-generational living is step one on the ladder of moving toward improved densities and is a key component of sustainable living.” “I think it’s really healthy,” added Graham. “And the fact is if the place is well-designed so that each generation can have some degree of independence, I can’t imagine why that wouldn’t work for most people.” Graham, like many during the pandemic, has firsthand experience with living with extended family that became a mixed blessing during a time when so many were experiencing loneliness and isolation. “In the past year, both of our kids and our daughterin-law and their animals were living with us. As it happened, my father died in June, and his decline was difficult, and they were all here. It was a remarkable circumstance that it happened that way,” he explained. “I can’t help but think that was the most healthy possible circumstance to be sharing that experience.” When asked about their favorite aspects of this project, both Clive and Graham immediately credit the clients. “There are three generations that live in that house, and they are all delightful people,” said Clive. “Every time you go there, you feel welcome. There’s a lot of love and a lot of humor.” “The clients had a fresh perspective. They were open-minded, progressive thinkers. They wanted it to be environmentally responsible and were interested in modern ideas,” explained Graham. “They embrace where they are and also really value where they’ve come from, and it’s part of who they are and what they do.” n

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JUNE 14-19, 2021 Support your favorite local retail shops and discover new favorites during this fun new shopping event, produced by the organizers of Lexington Burger Week, Lexington Pizza Week and Crave Taco Week! Deals & Steals Throughout the week, participating shops will offer exclusive “deals and steals” on clothing, accessories, houseplants, fine jewelry, athletic wear, housewares, frames and more. Lots of great options to shop for upcoming birthdays, Father’s Day and holidays – or to treat yourself with some retail therapy, all while supporting local businesses! Shop & Win! Travel with a Boutique Week passport, collect stamps with each purchase and upload your passport at the end of the week for a chance to win a grand prize: a collection of over a dozen $20 gift certificates from participating shops. (Shoppers must collect stamps from at least 3 participating boutiques to be eligible.) Follow @lexingtonboutiqueweek on Instagram and Lexington Boutique Week on Facebook for more details and exclusive giveaways throughout the week! Full details at www.lexingtonboutiqueweek.com.

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Shop & Win! Travel with this Boutique Week passport, collect stamps with each purchase and upload your passport at the end of the week for a chance to win a grand prize: a collection of over a dozen $20 gift certificates from participating shops. (Shoppers must collect stamps from at least 3 participating boutiques to be eligible.)

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2021 SUMMER FUN GUIDE Following a year void of events and gatherings, what better time for things to pick back up than summer? On the following pages, we look at the various concert series, festivals and other warm-weather entertainment options that are getting their groove back in the coming months. Keep in mind that many of these events still have COVID-19 safety precautions in place, regardless of attendees’ vaccination status. It’s safe to assume that many of these outdoor events require social distancing and masks while not seated. Please check with individual organizations about their COVID-19 regulations and other details.

RECURRING SERIES Big Band & Jazz Series Tuesdays through Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. May and June concerts take place at MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. July and August concerts take place at Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Road www.lexingtonky.gov/big-band-jazz One of Lexington’s longest running and most beloved concert series returns with a full schedule of weekly big band and jazz music from local and regional artists. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged; this year, the city is partnering with local restaurant Wine + Market, with pre-orders for single-service cheese and charcuterie platters available by calling the restaurant. June 1 – DiMartino, Osland Little Big Band June 8 – Marlin McKay Quintet June 15 – Tim Lake and the Jazz Blues Persuaders June 22 – Ross Whitaker Jazz Trio June 29 – Lexington Summer Concert Band July 6 – Dan Brock & Friends July 13 – Walnut Street Ramblers July 20 – Osland/Dailey Jazztet July 27 – Ozone Aug. 3 – Brass Impact Aug. 10 – DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra (DOJO) Aug. 17 – Young at Heart Big Band

Free Friday Flicks Fridays in June; activities start at 7 p.m.; movie starts at dark Jacobson Park, 4001 AthensBoonesboro Road www.lexingtonky.gov/friday-flicks This family-friendly outdoor film series features vendors and family-friendly activities before the movie starts.

June 4 – “Frozen 2” June 11 – “The Croods 2” June 18 – “Trolls World Tour” June 25 – “Iron Giant”

Music on the Lawn Fridays and Saturdays through October at 6:30 p.m. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road www.shakervillageky.org/events/ music-on-the-lawn-7/ Shaker Village’s Music on the Lawn series offers an opportunity to enjoy live music, outdoor dining and specialty cocktails around a fire pit in an idyllic farm setting. Blankets and lawn chairs encouraged. Visit the event website for full schedule of musicians and other details.

Southland Jamboree Select Thursdays at 7 p.m. (June-September) MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. www.southlandjamboree.org The dates and location of the longrunning bluegrass music series Southland Jamboree may have changed over the years, but the series’ focus on providing quality traditional bluegrass music in a family-friendly setting remains the same. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Check the online schedule, as more dates may be added. June 17 – Kenny and Amanda Smith June 24 – Ida Clare July 8 – Alan Bibey and Grasstowne July 15 – Blind Ricky July 22 – Hammertowne Aug. 19 – Custom Made Bluegrass Aug. 26 – Blue Eagle Band Sept. 16 – Fenced In Sept. 23 – Kentucky Wild Horse

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Summer Nights in Suburbia Last Friday of the month through September at 7 p.m. MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. (Beaumont Circle) www.lexingtonky.gov/summernights-suburbia This summer concert series features live local music from a wide variety of genres as well as food and beer vendors. Formerly a weekly series, the event now takes place once a month, a change that organizers say was in part to allow more dates for other groups to book shows at the popular Beaumont amphitheater MoonDance at Midnight Pass. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. June 25 – Second Hand News July 23 – The Other Brothers Aug. 27 – Honeychild Sept. 24 – C the Beat

Tahlsound Fourth Sunday of the month through September at 6 p.m. Events take place at various Southland Drive locations Organizers of Tahlsound Music Festival have shifted the event’s format this year from a one-time annual festival to a monthly series of outdoor concerts, which take place at various locations along Southland Drive during

warm-weather months. Each show features a handful of local bands and typically takes place in the parking lot of a Southland Drive business. Tickets are sold by pods of eight and patrons are asked to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets.

within 48 hours before the show. COVID-19 vaccinations and tests are available on-site.

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June 6 – The Jerry Douglas Band June 8 – Arlo McKinley June 12 – Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper June 16 – Bobby Rush & Tee Dee Young June 17 – Victor Wooten June 26 – Sam Bush Band June 27 – Exile June 29 – Andy McKee and Ben Sollee

Troubadour Concerts at Cardome Select dates in June Cardome Renaissance Center, 800 Cincinnati Road, Georgetown www.troubashow.com/cardome The Troubadour Concert Series is the organizing group behind many regional blues, bluegrass, Americana and other concerts of similar genres, having regularly presented shows at The Lyric Theatre, Kentucky Theatre, Lexington Opera House and other area venues since the 1990s. This summer, the organization will present an ambitious series of high-caliber acts taking place in an open-air tent at the Cardome Renaissance Center in Georgetown in a series dubbed “COVIDfree Concerts at Cardome.” The shows are free but registration is required, and notably, so is proof of a COVID-19 vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test

We’ve listed a selection of shows taking place as part of the series; visit the website for the full schedule and details.

FESTIVALS & EVENTS Lexington Boutique Week June 14-19 Various locations www.lexingtonboutiqueweek. com Lexington Boutique Week, a new event produced by Smiley Pete Publishing, is a six-day, self-guided shopping event designed to give a boost to the local retail sector following an undoubtedly challenging year. Participating boutiques will offer exclusive “deals and steals” during the event, and shoppers are encouraged to visit their favorite

participating boutiques or take the opportunity to check out new spots they haven’t been to before. A virtual “passport” with a full list of participating boutiques and their special offers will be available at www.lexingtonboutiqueweek.com. Shoppers who can prove purchases from at least three participating boutiques during the week will be eligible to win a grand prize featuring more $300 worth of gift certificates.

PlayThink Festival June 17-20 Terrapin Hill Farm, 3696 Mackville Road, Harrodsburg www.playthinkfest.com Now in its 10th year, PlayThink is a movement, music and arts festival featuring “playshops” and entertainment options for a variety of ages and interests. This unique, family-friendly camping event encourages creativity and playfulness with workshops on “flow” activities like hula hoop and yoga, children’s arts and crafts, performance art and more. Musical acts including Magical Turtle Metacine, Spellbinder and Triiibe will perform during the evenings at this year’s event, which is slated to operate at limited capacity. Masks will be required when social distancing is not possible during outdoor activities.

Fingerpicking guitar phenom Andy McKee will play on June 29 with Kentucky’s own Ben Sollee as part of the new Concerts at Cardome series. PHOTO FURNISHED

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Lexington Burger Week July 5-11 Various locations www.lexingtonburgerweek.com One of the city’s most anticipated annual culinary events, Lexington Burger Week returns in 2021, giving chefs from dozens of participating restaurants the chance to once again try to create the most unique burgers in town. Each participating restaurant will feature a one-of-a-kind burger not on the regular menu for $6 throughout the week, giving patrons the incentive to try out a variety of new flavors and new eateries alike. Fans will be able to track their progress using the Lexington Burger Week app. For a full list of participating restaurants, featured burgers and recommended beer pairings, visit the Lexington Burger Week website as the event nears.

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The large-scale culinary and cultural celebration Crave Food & Music Festival will return to Masterson Station Fairgrounds Aug. 14-15 for two days of live music, food vendors, craft beer and cocktails, food presentations and cook-offs and more.

Ballet Under the Stars Aug. 3-8 (8 p.m. pre-show with main curtain at 9 p.m.) Woodland Park, 601 E. High St. www.lexingtonky.gov/balletunder-stars Ballet Under the Stars is an outdoor celebration of dance, featuring a youth production followed by a main show starring professional dancers from Kentucky Ballet Theatre. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating and a picnic dinner; concessions will also be available to purchase on-site.

Picnic with the Pops: ‘Revolution: The Music of the Beatles — A Symphonic Experience’ Aug. 14 (Gates at 4 p.m.; show beings at dusk, about 8:30 p.m.) The Meadow at Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road www.lexpops.com For more than 40 years, Picnic with the Pops has been a favorite summer tradition in Lexington. Taking place at the idyllic Keeneland Meadow, the outdoor concert features a performance from the Lexington Philharmonic with a touring guest artist each year. This year will feature the touring event “Revolution: Music of the Beatles — A Symphonic Experi-

ence,” featuring top vocalists and musicians. The multi-media show will also include imagery and rare photographs of the iconic band. Tickets have traditionally been sold by tables of eight, though the event has often sold general admission/individual lawn seats as well. At the time this publication went to print, organizers had not yet decided if lawn seats would be available, due to safety precautions surrounding COVID-19. Tableholders from previous years have the first option to renew tables, with new tickets opening up to new patrons after the rental deadline of June 4. More ticketing and event information is available at the Picnic with the Pops website.

Crave Food & Music Festival Aug. 14-15 (Sat.: noon-11 p.m. / Sun.: noon-7 p.m.) Bluegrass Fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Road www.cravelexington.com With approximately 40 food vendors, including food trucks and restaurants, as well as special food performances, chef presentations, cook-offs, craft beer and

cocktails, this annual, familyfriendly event is the city’s biggest celebration of Lexington’s culinary scene. Produced by Smiley Pete Publishing, the festival also features two days of live music from local and regional bands, kid-friendly activities, a classic car show and more. Single-day and weekend admission options are available. This year’s music lineup includes 10-piece funk band Ernie Johnson from Detroit, soul/blues guitar prodigy Tee Dee Young, high-energy bluegrass mavens Restless Leg String Band, avant-pop outfit FrigidKitty, angular rock band Letters of Acceptance, indie rock group Lylak, Cincinnatibased stoner jazz Sylmar and more. Visit the event’s website as the dates near for information about participating food vendors, performers and guests, and other details.

Railbird Festival Aug. 28-29 Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road www.railbirdfest.com AC Entertainment, the producers of a bevy high-caliber music festivals that include Forecastle, Bonnaroo, Highwater Festival and Big Ears Festival, are behind this relatively new Lexington festival, which is billed

as a celebration of live music, bourbon and equine culture on the historic and idyllic grounds of the Keeneland racetrack. The second installment, following the inaugural 2019 festival, will feature heavy hitting headliners such as Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket and Leon Bridges, with a refreshing blend of support acts that include Jason Isbell, Japanese Breakfast and The Revivalists. A local stage, presented by the Lexington venue The Burl, will host upand-coming regional acts such as Magnolia Boulevard, Bendigo Fletcher and more. Visit the event website for the full lineup, schedule and ticket details.

Woodland Art Fair Aug. 21-22 (Sat.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. / Sun.: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ) Woodland Park, 601 E. High St. www.lexingtonartleague.org/ woodland-art-fair.html Produced by the Lexington Art League and Lexington Parks and Recreation, the Woodland Art Fair has been one of Lexington’s most celebrated cultural events for 45 years. As in years past, this year’s festival will feature dozens of artist booths featuring unique handcrafted items ranging from ceramics and wood art to jewelry and photographs. n

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SAILOR’S DELIGHT CAVE RUN SAILING CLUB PROVIDES A HAVEN FOR SAILING ENTHUSIASTS LIVING IN A LANDLOCKED STATE STORY BY LIZ CAREY PHOTOS BY JONATHAN HAMPTON

ot many people associate Central Kentucky with sailing. But for the Central Kentuckians who are members of the Cave Run Sailing Association, the area offers plenty of opportunities to set sail.

Established in the late 1970s, the Cave Run Sailing Association started off as just a few friends getting together to go sailing. Now, says Molly Sutherland, commodore of the group, more than 200 members, many from Lexington but some from as far away as West Virginia, regularly travel to Morehead, Kentucky, to sail on Cave Run Lake. “There’s just such great energy in the club,” she said. The group’s members get together not only to sail but also to spend time with one another, learn about sailing and have fun, Sutherland said. Membership perks range from social gatherings during the off-season to organized destination cruises during peak season. “We’re a non-profit that’s all about promoting the fun of sailing,” she said. “You don’t have to have a sailboat to join – just an interest in sailing.” Over the course of the sailing season, the group gathers at Cave Run Lake for regattas and a handful of other events. This year’s 34th Annual Bluegrass Charity Regatta took place in May and raised money for the Hearing and Speech Center in Lexington; another regatta will take place the first weekend in October.

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Cave Run Sailing Association member Jon Ware (left), a relative newcomer to the sailing world, joined the association in 2018. He is pictured at left at the recent Bluegrass Charity Regatta on a sailboat owned by club member Luke Adams (pictured below). PHOTOS BY JONATHAN HAMPTON

From May 1 to Sept. 1, the group hosts the Club Racing Summer Series, a casual competition. Members of the group say even if you’re not good at sailing, racing can be a good exercise because it teaches you so much about sailing. Sometimes, boat captains will want to add additional members to their crews, which can give novice sail enthusiasts even more experience. For those who don’t know how to sail, the club provides great opportunities to learn, Sutherland said.

“Out there, you’re by yourself and you can hear the water. It’s amazing experiencing that because all you need is wind and a piece of cloth.” JON WARE, CAVE RUN SAILING ASSOCIATION MEMBER

“We do offer American Sailing Association [ASA] 101 certification,” she said. “And we offer advanced certification as well.” Once someone has an ASA 101 certification, they can charter one of the club’s sailboats, she said. The club offers youth sailing classes too. On Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons in July, the Cave Run Sailing Association’s Youth Sailing Academy provides an opportunity for kids ages 7-18 to learn the basics from experienced club members. Lessons take place at Jacobson Park utilizing small, non-motorized sailing vessels such as Optis and Sunfish. Club members have the opportunity to attend organized destination “cruises” once a year as well, she said. This year, a group of members will make their way to Tahiti, where they will board a handful of boats the club rents, each accommodating six to eight people. From there, the group will sail around the French Polynesian islands. Past excursions have included Greece and Key West.

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The club even has remote-controlled sail boat races at Jacobson Park. “You can do as much or as little as you want to do,” Sutherland explained. For member Jon Ware, having the opportunity sail in Kentucky is one of the primary draws of the club. The majority of the sailing events are held at Cave Run Lake, he said, because it’s the one of the few places in Kentucky where you can sail: The manmade lake differs from most Kentucky lakes because it isn’t bordered by mountains allowing the wind to cross it. “Out there, you’re by yourself and you can hear the water,” he said. “It’s amazing experiencing that because all you need is wind and a piece of cloth.” Once a month at Jacobson Park, club members meet for Sunfish Socials where members can take Sunfish sailboats out on the lake and get together afterward. In the offseason, the club still meets. Trip Tales allow members to gather and talk about their sailing adventures.

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For Ware, the club is also a way to connect with others who love the sport of sailing. “For some club members, their aspiration is just to go out sailing and spend time with their kids,” he said. “But for others, it’s a way to learn about the sport and get to meet other people. There are members who will mentor you and get you used to sailing. “I’ve made some great friends sailing,” he said. “Half of why I love being a part of the club is about the camaraderie and friendships I’ve made because of the club.” Memberships start at $100, with a $35 membership for students. Prices for sailing classes vary but include a one-year membership. For more information or to join, visit the club’s website at www.caverunsailing.org. n

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FRAME BY FRAME AS THE OWNERS OF SOUTH HILL GALLERY RETIRE, THE BUSINESS TRANSITIONS INTO TRUSTED HANDS STORY BY KATHIE STAMPS PHOTOS BY EMILY GIANCARLO

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Meredith Willett is taking ownership of South Hill Gallery in June, when longtime owners Mike and Letha Drury retire.

hen Mike and Letha Drury started seriously discussing selling South Hill Gallery, their custom picture framing and printing company with a more than four-decade lineage in Lexington, the couple had a very short list of who they’d entrust to take over the business. Meredith Willett, owner of M’s Canvashouse Needlepoint Shop, and Mike Drury have been close friends since the early 1980s, when they were classmates at Woodford County High School. Both went on to start successful businesses, which have grown to become mainstays in the local community. And now that Mike and Letha were ready to retire, they knew that Willett was the perfect person to shepherd South Hill Gallery into the future. “Mike called and said, ‘Letha and I are considering retiring, you were No. 1 on our list of who it would fit with,’” Willett said. She was pleasantly surprised by the opportunity. “It fits in like a glove with us,” said Willett, who has recommended South Hill Gallery for years to her customers wanting to have their needlework pieces framed.

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Letha and Mike Drury, who have owned South Hill Gallery for 20 years, are passing the torch to Meredith Willett, a fellow Lexington business owner and longtime friend of the couple.

South Hill Gallery maintains a large inventory of supplies so that all work is done on-site, including providing turnkey service for projects involving photography and custom framing. Careful thought goes into frame designs, as staff members “relate not to just traditional tastes but fresh and modern styles appealing to younger audiences,” Letha said.

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In preparing to officially take over ownership June 1, Willett said she has been pleased with the smooth transition. “They’ve been so incredibly nice and so helpful,” she said of the Drurys. Willett’s daughter, Laura Laine Barnhill, has “a little bit of ownership too,” she said. “She’s a Realtor and she also works for me, which is the best blessing of my whole life.” “The similarity of our businesses gives her a leg up, and of course she will have our talented and experienced staff on board to help usher South Hill Gallery into its next exciting chapter,” Mike Drury said. “Mike and Letha did a great job. This company has a great reputation,” Willett said. “For sure I’m going to keep South Hill’s name.” The frame shop was known as The Gallery when it was founded in 1977 by Jim Clemons. Mike Drury bought the business from Clemons in 1991, after selling his interest in a Versailles-based framing business he owned with his uncle, Fred Newton. In 2005, he and Letha married, and she joined him as co-owner of The Gallery. Within a few years, the Drurys renamed it South Hill Gallery, Ltd., and moved the shop from its spot on Bolivar and Broadway to Versailles Road. In 2010 they purchased Photo Therapy, a digital printing business, to add photo printing, archiving and restoration services to their picture-framing business. “He is a gifted woodworker and frame builder and has a very creative eye in the design of shadowboxes,” Letha Drury said of her husband. She has handled front-of-the-house duties and customer service at South Hill Gallery, while the production staff of six work in frame design, building and assembly, as well as woodworking and photography.

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Bob Morgan

STORY BY CELESTE LEWIS PHOTOS BY MICK JEFFRIES

ob Morgan’s friends and fans like to bring him stuff. It’s not unusual for the Lexington artist to come home to find on his doorstep a box of old telephones, toys, utensils or bottlecaps – items that, once destined for the landfill, will potentially have a new life as elements of his iconic, brightly painted mixedmedia sculptures. At this point, Morgan says he has enough objects and materials to make his creations, which have been described by University of Kentucky Art Museum director Stuart Horodner as “ecstatic assemblages,” for years to come. To that end, the self-proclaimed “hoarder” admits that his house, which also serves as a storage space and studio, can feel a bit crowded. His home workspace extends outside to his yard during the warmer months, with certain rooms and a backyard shed that he built crammed full of all manner of found objects, unusual materials, works-in-progress and completed artworks. The house itself feels a bit like an installation, every room brimming with art and objects from Morgan’s life and work. “In my mind, it’s organized,” he said, “but if I get up in the night, I’m probably going to trip over goat skulls.” Morgan’s creative process usually finds him working on the construction of several assemblages at a time, sifting through materials and adding and subtracting to a piece until he is satisfied with the result. His threedimensional sculptures beg to be seen from all angles, so viewers don’t miss a detail. Each piece tells its own individual story, with layers that reference the very human struggles of dealing with alcohol, addiction and LBGTQ alienation, along with imagery evoking history, myth and legend. The artist also manages to infuse his work with a certain whimsical nature and humor. You run the emotional gamut with Morgan’s work, and he likes it that way.

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“Life is complicated,” he said. “That is told to me over and over when I document the stories of people I have met.” Morgan credits his mother, who was also a self-taught artist, with instilling in him a passionate connection to creative expression from an early age. “We were poor, so our activities had to be free,” said Morgan. Growing up in Lexington, he says he and his four siblings made art every day. He recalled being drawn to making small constructions as a child, noting an obvious connection between that early work and the work he does now. Looking back to early experiences surrounding both art and self-identity, Morgan recalled an incident in third grade when he and his classmates were to introduce themselves, and he stood up and said, “I’m Bobby Morgan and I’m an artist.” Everyone laughed, including the teacher. “I was devastated,” he remembered, and while the incident was a “sock in the gut” at the time, he says it was also an excellent lesson. “I learned you have to not be afraid to put yourself out there,” he said. “An artist sticks their neck out every time they show work – you have to develop the attitude that not everyone will like who you are or what you do, but you don’t let that stop you.” As a teenager, Morgan fell into a friendship with Lexington artist Henry Faulkner that would change his life. Their friendship lasted until Faulkner’s death in 1981, with the legendary artist serving as a mentor for Morgan, teaching him both about art and life. Faulkner remains an enduring part of Morgan’s life, through the Faulkner Morgan Archive, created by Morgan and historian Jonathan Coleman to preserve Faulkner’s photographs and papers that Morgan inherited. The archive has now grown into a collection of over 15,000 items from many people and hundreds of hours of recorded interviews, spanning 200 years of the history of Central Kentucky’s LGBTQ community. In addition to contributing a unique voice to Lexington’s art scene, Horodner noted that Morgan plays a crucial role as an archivist in Lexington, helping to memorialize LGBTQ histories and mobilize people to support those in need.

Lexington artist Bob Morgan’s home is a reflection of his artistic style, as manifested in the artworks pictured at left and above: bright, colorful, creative and heavily embellished; crowded but coordinated; busy but intentional. PHOTOS BY MICK JEFFRIES

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Morgan collects all manner of kitsch, such as this plastic holiday angel, to incorporate into his scuplture work.

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Bob Morgan recently sat for a chat with Smiley Pete writer Celeste Lewis. How long have you lived in Lexington? My family arrived in Lexington in 1792. My family goes back to the early pioneers of Central Kentucky and the mountains of Appalachia, but I was raised in Lexington in Meadowthorpe. What is your art training and how did you discover art in your life? I learned from both my mother and later from Henry Faulkner. I began collecting found objects and trinkets as a child and arranged them into small bedside altars. This process still remains the basis for my iconic sculpture today. My mother, Elizabeth, a self-taught artist, was from the Troublesome Creek community of Breathitt County, Kentucky. Years later I was taken in by artist Henry Faulkner as a queer teen and taught the older generation’s survival skills as well as art. Tell me about your process. It comes in visions and dreams. I work on eight to 10 pieces at once. I sift and arrange and rearrange until I get it right. I am inspired by religious iconography – Catholic, Byzantine, Hindu and Egyptian – all the deities and personalities. The Pantheons of gods tell stories that relate to the human experience – divorces, affairs and addictions. I document stories and myths told to me by people I have met, many who are queer young people struggling with addictions and alcohol. I document their stories; my vocabulary is objects. What are some of the things that inspire you or may get an art piece started in your head? I was shaped by my Catholic childhood, HaightAshbury in the 60s and the AIDS epidemic of the ’90s. Many of my current pieces tell the stories of marginalized young queer youth and addicts and their struggles and their forgotten deaths in our community. Now in my 70s, I have been an LGBTQ activ-

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Morgan built a shed in his backyard to house the bins, bags and boxes of fodder for his potential artwork.

ist since before the Stonewall Uprising in 1969. Tell me about the colors you choose for each piece? I love acid tone colors and clashing combinations. Tell me about your workspace. I’m a hoarder and work in piles of junk. I mainly construct work outside when the weather is nice. I’m like a farmer – I close down in winter. That’s when I archive, organize and collect materials. I get materials from people, dumpsters, pieces off cars and broken toys. Sometimes I’ll go to Dollar Tree and buy all of something if I think I can use it in art. Tell me about the stories connected to your artwork – the mythology and history. My pieces tell new stories and ancient ones, stories of love and loss, stories of birth, death and rebirth. My work is as decorative as it is symbolic. I spent years on the road living the life of a gypsy vagabond in my youth; I chronicle those journeys and queer experiences in my assemblages.

What’s something you own you can’t live without? My voodoo art collection from Haiti. How did you come to be involved in ‘The Last Gospel of the Pagan Babies’ film? I was one of the founders of the Pagan Babies, a queer performance group. The film that was made was loosely based on our group. There was to be a book, and now, after 40 years it is finally going to be completed [due to] a grant awarded by the John Burton Harter Foundation to make it happen. Tell me how you met and became friends with Henry Faulkner. How do you see his place in Kentucky’s art history? When I was a teenager, I encountered Henry Faulkner painting on a street corner. Within minutes we discovered we were born only minutes apart, January 8 and 9 in different years, and he declared us Capricorn brothers. He sincerely told me we were bonded together spiritually and, well, minutes turned to years. I worked for him, watched him work and learned a lot from him. Henry Faulkner’s role is

much bigger than as an artist; he was also a role model for the LGBTQ community. He will be remembered as a great leader. What is a favorite place of yours in Lexington? The Lexington Cemetery. What’s a favorite way you like to spend the day? I enjoy watching documentaries. I watch documentaries every day. I love that stuff. What’s a quality you look for in others? Honesty. What is something about you we’d be surprised to know? I’m 34 years clean and sober from alcoholism and drug addiction. What is the best compliment or review you ever received about your art? Actually, I’m amused by people who hate my art. You can learn a lot from people who may not like your art. You can learn where you can be stronger; and if you only hear compliments, you start thinking you don’t need to push boundaries. n

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Crab Cakes from The Sage Rabbit RECIPE BY JOHN FOSTER | PHOTO BY THERESA STANLEY

hef John Foster opened his casual Chevy Chase restaurant Sage Rabbit in 2015 with his wife and partner, Nancy Everts, but Foster, the former owner of Harvest and current culinary chair and instructor at Sullivan University’s College of Hospitality Studies, has been a maven of Lexington’s farm-to-table food scene and advocate for local farmers for well over two decades. Whenever these crab cakes appear on one of his menus, they are a hit – particularly in warm-weather months, where they act as a perfect complement for fresh salads or seasonal veggie side dishes. The recipe feeds a crowd of 20; pare down the ingredients proportionately for a smaller serving. Located at 438 S. Ashland Ave., The Sage Rabbit is open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.

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Exclusivity and sensational experience in the Penthouses at City Center. Enter through a private lobby and up to a 2,586 sq. ft., 2BR/ 3 BAs condo w/ spectacular features. Floor-to-ceiling glass, modern chef’s kitchen, en-suite bathroom w/ porcelain showers.

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.

3093 Bobwhite Trail

cell 859.338.1838 • office 859.268.0099 • www.bgsir.com • becky@bgsir.com

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$499,000

Well maintained brick home in Hartland featuring lovely hardwood floors with 4 BR/ 4 BAs, and 3,477 sq. ft. Basement is partially finished with a full BA. Seller has replaced roof and windows. The HOA fee includes use of the Hartland Pool and tennis courts!

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