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Notable Neighbor: Darlene Thomas

Greenhouse17 director to be recognized for her three decades of service to survivors of intimate partner violence

Arts Spotlight

How a brand new local gallery and one that’s been an institution for 15 years build community through contemporary art

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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 39). Liz Carey (“Small-Business Salute: Pelo Beauty Collective,” 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 9) 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. Abby Laub (photography for “Notable Neighbor: Darlene Thomas) is a writer, editor, photographer and longtime fitness instructor based out of Lexington, Ky. She serves as the director of strategic communications for Asbury University in Wilmore. Though he’s a relatively recent Lexington transplant, Brent Owen (“Arts Spotlight,” page 17) has contributed to a variety of publications over the past two decades, including Kentucky Monthly, LEO Weekly and Voice-Tribune. Fascinated by the elements that build the culture of a community, he primarily highlights the varied and complex art culture the Bluegrass fosters.

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Mick Jeffries (photography for “Arts Spotlight”) 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.. Born and raised in the commonwealth, artist and researcher Jacelyn Sturgill (“Notable Neighbor: Darlene Thomas,” page 11) supports all things Kentucky and enjoys an adventure-filled life with her husband, hound dog and elderly cat. Matt Wickstrom (“Something’s Brewing,” page 8) is a professional writer, music lover and founder of the music blog Wick’s Picks. ■

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CIVIC CONNECTIONS ART ON THE TOWN

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BY HEATHER LYONS, DIRECTOR OF ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS, MAYOR’S OFFICE Artists, and their works of art (in all art forms), enrich the physical, environmental, social, and inspirational elements of a community. Art brings us together and helps to create a shared sense of place. In Lexington, local artists are important small business owners and are tremendous cultural ambassadors for Lexington. The stories and imagery that they share with the public enable residents and visitors to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this unique city. These are some of the reasons that the City of Lexington created Art on the Town, a mobile art cart program that puts local artists front and center in downtown Lexington. Easily rolled to various downtown venues, the mobile carts are available free to eligible artists to sell, demonstrate and display their artwork. The carts provide additional sales venues for artists and can help them build and expand the customer base for their work. The artists and the carts enliven and enrich downtown events and some artists create new work onsite, providing visitors a close-up view of the artistic process.

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During the 2023 season, 41 local artists used the carts 265 times at events such as the downtown Farmer’s Markets, Thursday Night Live, LexArts Gallery Hops and numerous other downtown fairs and festivals. At the start of its third season, the program now has 10 carts and includes a roster of over 50 local artists including painters, printmakers, jewelers, fiber artists, woodturners, garden artists, authors and creators of candles, personal lotions and soaps. The city looks forward to continuing to build the program by establishing new events such as holiday arts markets in downtown Lexington and identifying indoor opportunities for year-round sales. Many cities are looking for ways to support their artists and creative small businesses and to re-vitalize downtown areas. Following an article on Art on the Town in the October, 2022 issue of The Municipal, numerous city governments, from Maine to Colorado, have contacted us to learn more about the program and how they might replicate it in their own city. We hope that Art on the Town will encourage other communities to establish similar programs in support of the arts. Kentucky artists with experience in exhibiting and selling their artwork may learn more and apply at www.lexingtonky.gov/ art-on-the-town. Following the application process, artists attend an orientation session and are then able to sign up for the carts based on their own availability and interests. n

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SOMETHING’S BREWING DISTILLERY DISTRICT MUSIC VENUE AND ARCADE THE BURL SET TO LAUNCH A NEW BREWERY AND RESTAURANT THIS MONTH

BY MATT WICKSTROM ver its eight years in business The Burl has quickly evolved and adapted with the times, continually producing one-of-a kind events and experiences that keep it at the center of Lexington’s music and culture scene. After operating for years as a hybrid music venue, restaurant and retro arcade, the facility looks to add another notch to its belt with Burl Brew, a micro-brewery and sports bar concept set to officially launch on March 1. Although new to most, the idea is one that longtime Burl co-owners Cannon Armstrong, Jomo Thompson and Will Harvey have been kicking around for a few years, with COVID and finding a sufficient space to house it slowing the process. Eventually the group of partners, which has expanded to include Burl Brew creative director Dustin Flowers, jumped at an opportunity to acquire a building on their campus that was previously home to the doggie day care The Local Wag and transform it into a brewery. “When it became available, we quickly realized there wasn’t a better place to bring the idea,” recalls Harvey. “The campus is what we’ve been focusing on all along..” Getting the necessary equipment and renovating the building has been an 18-month process, culminating in the hiring of JR Redmon, previously of Blue Stallion Brewing Co., as head brewer. In December the first batch of the brewery’s six initial offerings — Burl Lite, Burl Gold, Burl IPA, Burl Tango, Burl Amber and Burl Haze — wrapped up, setting the foundation from which the new endeavor will build on. “We wanted to focus on lighter, more drinkable beers,” describes Harvey. “All

fans (and in Thompson’s case, a former UK cheerleading head coach), The Burl ownership team has kept their business pursuits clear of a sports focus, until now. Instead, the Distillery District hangout has grown to be one of Lexington’s most vibrant places by honing in on the state’s booming music scene, hosting an average of 300 concerts a year. “I’m so proud of what we’ve built without sports as an emphasis here in Lexington,” says Harvey. “This new chapter will instead be a space focusing exactly on that as we embrace the Big Blue Nation and being a part of that community in a whole new way.” The 6,500 sq. ft. space will be a sport lover’s heaven with a behemoth 13x8 foot LED TV, half a dozen additional flat screens, two pool tables and a 3,500 sq. ft. outdoor patio overlooking the Distillery District featuring darts, cornhole and other games during warmer weather — and of course, an ample selection of brilliant beer. “Now with the brewery we’re able to say ‘come on down for the game and have a blast, drink beers, eat food, play some games, catch a show and have a day,’” Harvey said. “That’s what we’re most excited about with the new space.”

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of them are simply named, because that’s something we’ve done throughout with The Burl, Burl Arcade and Burl Food. We want to keep similar branding out of the gate, especially with the flagship beers.” That branding is likely to shift in the future as collaborations with other nearby breweries like West Sixth and Louisville’s Atrium Brewing are already in the works. In total, Burl Brew will have 16 taps occupied entirely by their in-house and joint concoctions, in addition to serving up a menu of signature cocktails. Overall the vibe of the room will be in line with the rest of the campus, with woodlined walls and hints of stained glass, designed to give the room a cozy and intimate feel whether there’s 30 people inside or 200. However, no matter the crowd, the room will have one distinct difference from the rest of the campus — a focus on sports rather than music. Despite being avid University of Kentucky

Also launching alongside Burl Brew on March 1 will be Lucy’s Kitchen, The Burl Food’s new vendor following January’s departure of Kismet, which had operated out of a food window attached to the arcade since its inception in June 2020. Although its name is unfamiliar, the owners of Lucy’s Kitchen might be familiar to Lexington foodies. The Martinez family — Lucy, Mario Sr. and Mario Jr. — are best known for Tacos Trujillo, a successful food truck that briefly worked from inside the kitchen at Best Friend Bar. While their past creations have focused almost exclusively on authentic Mexican cuisine, Harvey says the menu at Lucy’s will lean toward “American fare with a Mexican influence,” with items like mini corn dogs, burgers, burritos and quesadillas. “We’re sad to see [Kismet owners] Tonya and Phil go, but really excited for what’s to come with the Martinez’s and Lucy’s Kitchen,” asserts Harvey. “Tacos Trujillo has been a favorite of mine for a while so we’re looking forward to partnering up and building on its success here.” n

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CULINARY NEWS TO USE BY SHANNON CLINTON Growing up in the three-generation restaurant family that owned The Merrick Inn, Dexter Murray gained not only work experience but a love for the industry. With Merrick Inn under new ownership, Murray said he wanted to launch his own venture, despite warnings from both his parents and grandparents that it can be a challenging livelihood. His business partner, classically trained chef Cannon Applegate, with whom he has worked since 1992, also received warnings from his family about the perils of restaurateurship. They did not heed, and at the suggestion of a close family friend have named their new restaurant The Obstinate Sons, as testament to wanting to forge their own paths in the business, which recently opened at 829 Chevy Chase Place. Murray describes the menu, featuring crab cakes, chicken livers, filet mignon, oysters, sandwiches and more, as comfort fusion meets traditional southern comfort food, with the everevolving menu taking inspiration from fresh ingredients. “We plan to have a lot of fun and try different things,” Murray said, whose own expertise lies in vintage bourbons. In other food and beverage industry happenings… Owners of La Folie, located inside The Woodlands condominium complex, said au revoir to that restaurant concept and have unveiled Shun Lee in its place. The authentic Chinese fine dining restaurant features appetizers, soups and seafood, chicken, beef, tofu and pork entrees, salads, noodles and more. Open Stage Cosmic Mocktail Lounge has opened at 1983 N. Broadway according to Facebook promos. Brazilian Gourmet has opened at 424 E. New Circle Rd. with dishes like carne de panela (stew beef) and lasanha bolonhesa (Bolognese lasagna), Brazilian snacks, coffee and a market stocked with Brazilian products, according to its website. Dip ’n Crepe has opened near Fayette Mall at 3801 Mall Rd. Ste. 135 serving coffee, waffles and crepes with topping/filling options like Belgian chocolate, Nutella, fruit and nuts. Agave & Rye has opened a spinoff ghost kitchen concept, Lick My Chicken, available via DoorDash, with chicken tenders, wings, plain and loaded waffle fries, crispy chicken sandwiches and burritos and more. Restaurant closures of note include OV - Old Vine Bistro, which announced its late January closure after a costly equipment breakdown, weather delays and the retirement of owner Larry Dean, thanking loyal patrons with a final limited menu of favorites before closing its doors. The Saucy Crab on Richmond Road has closed, with Koi Express to take its place. Buzzed Bull is listed as temporarily closed on the website of The Summit at Fritz Farm. n Have a food- or beverage-related update to share? Please email info@smileypete.com.

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Darlene Thomas EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GREENHOUSE17 WILL BE RECOGNIZED WITH THE JEAN SABHARWAL AWARD STORY BY JACELYN STURGILL PHOTOS BY ABBY LAUB

ulling up the driveway at GreenHouse17 is a peaceful and idyllic experience. Rolling Kentucky hills are in the distance, and the front lawn is often dotted with children giggling amongst each other or playing with dogs. Perhaps someone is curled up with a book on the swing that hangs from a tree. In the distance, you might spot people milling about flower gardens during warmweather months. The smell of handmade soaps often fills the air. With the bustling activity and uplifting sense of community at GreenHouse17, you may never realize that you are standing on the farmland of a domestic violence recovery center. GreenHouse17 is a shining gem that has risen among the debris and unpleasant reality of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Kentucky. The organization was started and is still led by executive director Darlene Thomas, whose unique and open-minded approach to survivors is one that has challenged traditional methods of thinking about shelters, survivors and recovery.

GreenHouse17 executive director Darlene Thomas has worked in various capacities to serve the population affected by intimate partner violence. PHOTO BY ABBY LAUB

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This month, as a credit to her long career dedicated to IPV survivors, Thomas will be the recipient of the Jean Sabharwal Award, an honor established in 2014 by the organization Bluegrass Families First to recognize an individual or group who has demonstrated passionate advocacy for Lexington’s children and families.

Her entry into the field came as a freshly graduated young adult, when a friend recommended she apply for an open position at the Spousal Abuse Center. Not knowing such a place existed, she quickly recognized the work as her calling and has stayed rooted in the field ever since.

Over the past 34 years, Thomas has served the IPV community in a seemingly unending variety of roles, from social work, mentoring and consulting, to providing testimony for attorneys and training for law enforcement, judges, priests and others on ways to improve their recognition of and reaction to IPV.

“It’s where I fit, where I grew as a human, as a person, as somebody, as a social worker,” she said. “It just always has felt like this mutual journey between what I could offer and what survivors bring.” Thomas acknowledges that much of the culture and language around IPV is

largely what it resembled decades ago: shelters are expected to be hidden and tucked away and survivors are seen as victims. Early in her career, Thomas knew she had to challenge these antiquated ideas. The safety aspect of being hidden has proven itself invalid, she said, and by hiding our shelters, the people who need them the most can’t find them. And Thomas emphasizes that being a survivor should never be seen as shameful. “[Survivors] are quite incredible humans,” she said. “That’s been my life goal, really, trying to get people to see survivors like I do.”

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Taking only partial credit for all that GreenHouse17 has come to be, Thomas states that the ideas for many of these developments have come from other staff or even the residents themselves. “If you can help me understand how it benefits survivors, then it’s my job to figure out how to help make that happen,” she said. Her open-minded mentality has led to the cultivation of an ever-changing and growing set of resources and activity opportunities for the organization. She has also overseen the notable program Handmade by Survivors which allows residents to create candles, soaps, bath salts and other products available for purchase at the GreenHouse17 website and a handful of local retail outlets. Thanks to the introduction of the organization’s revolutionary stipend program, survivors get one step closer to self-sufficiency. But what Thomas is most proud of at GreenHouse17 is that the organization has created a “culture of ‘yes’ versus a culture of ‘no.’” When considering the array of support that GreenHouse17 offers, she said “I think it’s our job to make sure we build services that meet people where they are, instead of people needing to meet the service.” Much of Thomas’ career has been driven by her love for survivors. As a child, she witnessed a horrific and public abuse of a woman while dozens of onlookers watched and laughed. She recalled how powerless she felt, standing there unsure

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Alltech president and CEO Dr. Mark Lyons surprised Thomas with the news that her organization was receiving a $100,000 donation from the Pearse Lyons ACE Foundation.

of what she could do to help this stranger as a young onlooker. Even though she didn’t understand how impactful it was for her at the time, the memory has stayed with Thomas. “I watched it and I watched everybody else watch it, and I didn’t know what to do,” she recalled. “Something that I think still drives me today is that I’m not powerless. I’m not powerful either, but I’m not powerless. I believe that sense of powerlessness spoke to me in a way that I don’t ever want to be powerless like that again.”

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On March 8, the organization Bluegrass Families First will recognize Thomas’s three-decade career by presenting her with the Jean Sabharwal Award at a luncheon at The Kentucky Castle.

True to her word, Thomas has devoted her life to using what power she does have to make positive changes for an issue that has largely been swept under the rug for generations. Her far-reaching impact is what led Lexington councilmember Kathy Plomin to nominate her for the Jean Sabharwal Award, which will be presented at a luncheon at The Kentucky Castle on March 8 (ticket sales have already closed for the event). “She has not only elevated [GreenHouse17] to a nationally recognized domestic violence program but has also taken the reality

of domestic violence to a heightened level of awareness,” Plomin said. Thomas said she was “blown out of the water” when she got the phone call about the award. She knew Sabharwal, who was the pioneering founder of Lexington’s Family Care Center, in her early days in Lexington, and reminisced on how kind and trustworthy Sabharwal had been to her in those days. “There was no competition. It was really just about the right things to do,” she said. “Jean was very kind and somewhat instrumental in me having some support locally as a brand new young director back then.” Although delighted and honored by this recognition, Thomas radiated a humbleness as she reflected on it. “I really believe nobody gets anywhere alone,” she said. “If you’re going to celebrate me, you have to celebrate survivors, staff, everybody that’s touched and bumped along the way.” While there may be much truth to this sentiment, for now, Kentucky celebrates Darlene Thomas. n

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long a popular downtown thoroughfare, at the corner of Felix and Short Streets, a second story window sports a decal that is both obvious and inconspicuous. It simply reads, “2nd Story.” Through the door and up the stairs of the building numbered 522 W. Short Street is one of Lexington’s newest gallery spaces. Gallery founder and director Leah Kolb opened 2nd Story in September. With a curatorial background at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA), Kolb moved to Lexington in

the summer of 2022. She admits she was still settling into town and not actively looking for a space when she stumbled upon the would-be home for her new gallery that fall. “My parents were visiting; we were on our way to the Mary Todd-Lincoln house when I saw the vacancy sign,” Kolb recalled. She ended up booking an appointment to see the space and fell in love with it.

Her next objective is to bring to Lexington the Bridge Work program, a mentorship program and professional development plan for emerging artists that she co-founded in Madison with friend Steven Yi.

“It gets great light and it’s small — a perfect space for building the foundation for something truly special,” she said.

“We invite artists to apply. If selected, they get free studio space and a series of exhibition opportunities,” Kolb explained. Other aspects of the program include studio visits with other curators and dealers to give feedback for artists, as well as assistance with artist statements and website design — all of the things you need to be a working artist.

Though 2nd Story is still in its infancy, Kolb has big plans for the organization.

“It’s not just about giving them shows, but really mentoring them,” she explained.

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Following the success of its first exhibition, which featured the work of John Hitchcock, an indigenous artist from Oklahoma, 2nd Story is currently showcasing a solo exhibit by Kentucky artist Hannah Smith called “Homestyle,” featuring playful motorized assemblages using a variety of found materials. The overall aesthetic of the exhibit, which has been referred to as “abject Americana,” ultimately reflects the disillusionment of the working class and the failure of the American Dream. “Contemporary art is a way to engage with fantastic ideas and concepts, and blend them with reality in an approachable way,” Kolb said. “These are important issues that we’re all talking and thinking about.” Smith described working with Kolb and the gallery as “an incredibly joyful experience.” “Not only does [Leah] have experience collaborating with high-caliber artists, but she is a supportive and energetic presence,” Smith continued. “Her kindness, support and enthusiasm were pivotal in every aspect of realizing this show, from conceptualization to creation and installation.” So far, the gallery has focused its lens on the contemporary work of artists from all over the country, with radically diverse backgrounds — artists who, Kolb explains, are engaging in ideas that she thinks are important to bring to the forefront. When it comes to the gallery’s role in bringing these diverse voices to Lexington’s art community, she said she wants her gallery to “allow us to get into the weeds of all of our shared stuff,” including concepts and ideas that could offend some people. “This is a safe space to dig around in there and talk it through,” she said. “How can we communicate with people who have different points of view if we just cut the conversation off?”

“Contemporary art is a way to engage with fantastic ideas and concepts, and blend them with reality in an approachable way.”

The second exhibition 2nd Story has hosted features the work of Louisvillebased artist Hannah Smith. The exhibit, called “Homestyle,” is on display through March 31. PHOTOS BY MICK JEFFRIES

2ND STORY OWNER & CURATOR LEAH KOLB

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While 2nd Story might be the new kid on the block in the Lexington art community, another small gallery space that’s also working to showcase unique perspectives through contemporary art and community programming is practically an institution. A stalwart among local art enthusiasts since 2009, the gallery Institute 193 will celebrate its 15th anniversary this fall. Originally opened at 193 North Limestone by Phillip March Jones, the gallery recently moved its exhibit space into a new, larger space down the street at 215 North Limestone. A former butcher shop, the new gallery space is teeming with character: Tin ceiling tiles and turn-of-the-century flourishes give the space a lived-in feel that seems to disappear into the background as it highlights some of the South’s most ambitious and unique artists. Much like 2nd Story, many of the artists shown at Institute 193 come from marginalized backgrounds, though Institute 193 differs in that it focuses almost exclusively on artists who hail from the southern region of the United States. “Historically this neighborhood has been [home to] marginalized communities,” Reba Mariarty, the gallery’s development officer, explained. “I think we offer people a place to see themselves in the cultural landscape of the south. We showcase people with dynamic life experiences and identities.” This mission has been evident in recent installations like “Pagan Babies,” which highlighted southern queer life back to the 19th century, and the current installation, “Sculptural Chairs.” Created by Alabama-based African-American artist Richard Dial, a former machinist and maintenance worker who welds metals discarded in his shop, “Sculptural Chairs” portrays anthropomorphized narratives. “We focus on artists who document the cultural landscape of the modern south, artists with dynamic stories who have work with intention behind it,”

Since opening in 2009, Institute 193 has been a cornerstone of contemporary art in Lexington. The gallery recently hired a new executive director, Keelan O’Sullivan (pictured below), and moved its gallery space from its original location (pictured above) to a larger space a few doors down on North Limstone. PHOTOS FURNISHED

Mariarty said. “I have found that great artists tend to start a conversation about what’s happening in our world, if not more specifically, our little microcosm of the larger world.” With 93 exhibitions and a decade-and-a-half of local prestige in its corner, Institute 193 has no intention of resting on its laurels. The future looks bright, with new executive director Keelan O’Sullivan coming on board this April. The gallery has also launched a publishing company that currently has 23 books in print, each title a beautifully constructed deep dive into the work of a specific contemporary artist. The long-term goal is to pivot the publishing company into an independent bookstore. The gallery is also looking to give back to the community that has supported it all of these years. This spring, the gallery will launch the Institute 193 STEM Art Program, an education program that will operate out of the gallery’s space as well as in schools, libraries and many other art-centric locations around Lexington. The program will develop partnerships with organizations supporting underrepresented student groups, such as minority groups, at-risk youth and houseless youth. The program has a goal of working with 200 children over the inaugural six-month period. “We’re trying to remind children of the resources they have access to that they didn’t even know about,” Mariarty said of the initiative. “Libraries offer so much more than just books anymore. One has a podcast studio, and there’s one with a 3-D printer. It’s really easy for all of that to get lost in the noise, or you’re too intimidated to show up because you don’t know what you’re doing. We want kids to be creative and know that there are so many outlets for the artist each of them has inside.

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“I remember what it was like as a kid, to walk by a place like Institute 193 or 21C, and think, ‘I shouldn’t go in there.’ And not really having a good reason, just feeling like I don’t belong in there. Nobody ever invited me in and just asked, ‘What do you want to do in here?’ That’s what we’re hoping to do for Lexington’s young artists,” she continued. With so much happening in these galleries, the future feels electric for both spaces. Neither seems content to simply bolster or showcase current contemporary artists, but yearns to foster the next generation as well. Building a convergence of contemporary art in Lexington, which is also home to the indelible contemporary art museum and hotel 21c Lexington, is an important step toward that future. “We’re so glad 2nd Story has opened,” Mariarty said of the new gallery. “We feel that modern art is a reflection of what is happening in our society, through an artist’s experience. The more perspectives we can look at it through, the better overall picture we get.” n

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Recent exhibitions at Institute 193 included “Pagan Babies” (top), a study of southern queer life, and “A Dark and Bloodied Ground” by John Hee Tae Chak (bottom), who merges historic maps, East Asian brush paintings, Western oil paintings and photos of wooden masks to explore our collective of mutating stories.

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Decked out in dark colors and an urban chic vibe, the businesses veer from the typical girlie-girl hair place or the type of sterile white doctor’s office where many medical aesthetics services can be found. According to owners Jordyn Bush and Kaitlyn Hubert, the sister businesses are professional but funky and fun. Golden Aesthetic Atelier, co-owned by both women, is a medical aesthetics business providing medical beauty products, located inside of Hubert’s Pelo Beauty Collective salon on the corner of Euclid and Ashland avenues. “If you want to relax, you can come in for a facial,” Bush said. “It’s not pretentious. It’s very laid back. But you can also come in here and get Botox on your lunch break if you want.” Bush, a certified nurse practitioner, said the two women wanted to create a place where people would feel more at home when they come in for aesthetic treatments. With a Master of Science in nursing, she had been a critical care nurse for years, but stepped away from that field to focus more on medical aesthetics. She also owns Jordyn Lee Aesthetics in Grayson, Ky.

Pelo Beauty Collective is located on the corner of Ashland and Euclid Avenues. The salon focuses on providing an inviting and comfortable atmosphere and a wide array of beauty services. PHOTOS BY ABBY LAUB

“I’ve always enjoyed this field,” Bush said. “I’ve always loved medicine, but my end goal was always some sort of dermatology or skincare focus.”

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Hubert said when she created Pelo, she knew she wanted to partner with a medical aesthetics company inside the hair salon. After years of working in New York and Los Angeles, she decided she wanted to bring something fresh to her hometown of Louisville, where she opened the first branch of Pelo in July 2021 before opening the Lexington location a few months later. After an extensive search, Hubert said she discovered Bush on Instagram last year and the two just clicked immediately. Hubert, with her 15 years of experience in cosmetology and entrepreneurship, and Bush, with her experience in medical aesthetics and entrepreneurship, thought joining together would allow them to create something unique that brings a different vibe to the local medical aesthetics offerings. “We wanted to create something that was a little more comfortable for people,” Hubert said. “If (clients are) coming in to get their first aesthetic treatment and they’ve never had Botox before, if they walk into a whitewashed doctor’s office, essentially, it’s kind of nerve-racking. Being walked into a room like this is much more inviting.” The goal was to create a unique space that was out of the box for Lexington, Hubert said, while providing the most advanced medical aesthetic services they could. Hubert is currently studying at ATA College in Louisville to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, while Bush, who earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University, continues to learn about advanced techniques like the newest aesthetic treatments, hormone replacement therapy, laser device therapy and intravenous vitamin supplementation. Together

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With last year’s addition of Golden Aesthetics, Pelo Beauty Collective is now a one-stop shop beauty salon and medical aesthetics business, offering facials, waxings, hair services, injections and fillers and more. PHOTOS BY ABBY LAUB

at Golden Aesthetics, they provide clients with everything from facials and Botox injections to body waxing, dermal fillers and collagen injections. Hubert and Bush said they hope Golden Aesthetic grows large enough to expand into its own location. With locales in Lexington and Louisville, the two women said their philosophy is to educate clients about what products and services are best for their individual needs. Working with clients in such a way has helped to foster relationships within the community, they said. Located in Chevy Chase on Euclid Avenue, the two women said they specifically chose the location because it was within a thriving, inviting and walkable business community. The area has a neighborhood feel, they said. And the two businesses work to give back to the community, the women said. A recent Galentine’s Day event saw a percentage of their profits being donated to The Nest, a center for women, family and children. Another event asked clients to “Pay What You Can,” with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Humane Society. “We host these events to bring people in and we’re giving them an experience,” Hubert said. “At the same time, we want to share with the people who need it.” n

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Sparkling Rose Ingredients: • 11/2 ounces pomegranate juice • 1 ounce Suerte Blanco tequila • 1/4 ounce simple syrup • 2 ounce Coppola Diamond Collection Prosecco Directions:

Editor’s note: Suerte Tequila and Coppola Rosè are both officially partnering brands for this year’s Crave Taco Week, which is presented by Smiley Pete Publishing (this magazine’s parent company).

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There is nothing like the juicy, sunshine taste of a fresh tomato. However, you can make this rich, creamy recipe all year long with canned tomatoes, too. You can omit the basil if you’d like, but I love the note of freshness it brings. Recipe yields 6-8 servings (about 8 cups or 2 quarts) Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter • 1 medium onion, chopped • About 2½ pounds (4 large) ripe tomatoes, cored and chopped to equal 6 to 7 cups • 4 cups (1 quart) chicken broth, homemade or store-bought (I like Pacific Organic brand) • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • Table salt and freshly ground black pepper • A few fresh basil leaves, stacked and rolled, then cut crosswise into thin ribbons (optional)

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Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the tomatoes and their juices and pour in the chicken broth, stirring to combine. Cook uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring a few times until the tomatoes are tender. Use an immersion (stick) blender to puree the mixture until smooth. (Alternatively, puree the soup in batches in a blender with its center lid removed. To help avoid any splashing, start pureeing slowly, or cover the top loosely with a towel. Return the soup to the pot.) Continue to cook until the soup is hot and bubbling. In a liquid measuring cup, stir the flour into the heavy whipping cream until well blended and no traces of any flour remain. Gradually add cream to the pot, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Cook just long enough to reach your desired soup consistency (it will thicken as you go). Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. If desired, add the basil to taste just before serving. n

Editor’s note: Lexington writer, professor and former Poet Laureate of Kentucky Crystal Wilkinson recently published her first cookbook, “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes From Five Generations of Black Country Cooks,” which features 40 family recipes presented in a style that is part memoir, part cookbook. The recipe was reprinted with permission from "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black Country Cooks" by Crystal Wilkinson, copyright 2024. The book was published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House.’

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EventsCalendar CONCERTS & GIGS Happy Landing. March 8. Oxford, Mississippi’s Happy Landing is self-described as “five college friends on a never-ending road trip.” Fans of Caamp, Bendigo Fletcher and Mt. Joy will enjoy their folk-tinged indie rock. 8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Scott Bradlee’s PostModern Jukebox. March 8. Concertgoers can expect a dazzling trip through the PMJ universe, where modern-day and iconic pop hits are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, swing, doo-wop and Motown and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands.” 8 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

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The Ark Band: Bob Marley & The Wailers Tribute. March 22. The Ark Band is a St. Lucian reggae band based in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1987 by Terry and Eustace Bobb (The St. Lucian Riddim Twins) The Ark Band has toured across the United States, Canada and Jamaica, sharing its roots, reggae, calypso and soca music. Combining heavenly harmonies with tight, crisp performances, this powerhouse of talent captures their audiences with their very first note. 8 p.m. The Burl, 475 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Hermanos Guitierrez. March 24. “When Alejandro and I play together, it’s like we are driving a car,” says Estevan Gutiérrez, one half of the guitar duo Hermanos Gutiérrez. “Sometimes we’re driving through a desert. Sometimes we’re traveling up the coast. But always we are in nature, and we see the most beautiful landscapes, sunrises, sunsets.” The music these two brothers make evokes expansive plains and rough wildernesses, saguaros and surfs, and Morricone spaghetti western soundtracks, Lynch and Jarmusch. With their guitars, they travel through landscapes haunted by vaqueros, cancioneros, wanderers, fugitives, lovers, family — and whatever ghosts their listeners bring to the music. 7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www. lexingtonoperahouse.com

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This classic 1983 film starring Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio and C. Thomas Howell follows rival teen gangs in rural Oklahoma who are perpetually at odds with each other. When Greasers Ponyboy (Howell) and Johnny (Macchio) get into a brawl that ends in the death of a member of the rival group the Socials, the boys are forced to go into hiding. Soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas (Dillon) and their other Greaser buddies, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives. While some Greasers try to achieve redemption, others meet tragic ends. This unique, one-time-only screening of the classic film will feature a Q&A and specially ticketed meetand-greet option with special guest, actor C. Thomas Howell. 7:30 p.m. The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.kentuckytheatre.org

Allegro Dance Project: So, Now What? March 1-2. Allegro Dance Project is thrilled to bring an encore presentation of "So, Now What?" to the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. Explore topics such as grief, imposter syndrome, uniqueness, relationships and regulations through contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music in this family-friendly performance event. Participants of their Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will join our company dancers on stage for the show's opening piece as a celebration of inclusion. This performance run will also include free sensory-friendly school shows to provide inclusive and accessible field trip opportunities for central KY students. 7-9 p.m. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Black Box Theatre, 141 E. Main St. www.lexingtonky.gov/ about-downtown-arts-center University of Kentucky Department of Theatre & Dance: “Fairview.” Feb. 29-March 3. The 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner, “Fairview” follows the Fraiser family preparing for their grandmother's perfect birthday. But as the perfect party becomes increasingly difficult to pull off, is anything as it seems? This dazzling play, part comedy, part searing satire, is full of surprises. The Pulitzer Committee called the show “a hard-hitting drama that examines race in a highly conceptual, layered structure, ultimately bringing audiences into the actors' community to face deep-seated prejudices.” 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Briggs Theatre 465 Rose St. www.singletary center.com

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PETE’S PROPERTIES Recent Residential Property Transactions

40502 429 Kentucky Ct. $270,000 1207 Fontaine Rd. $320,000 3412 Belvoir Dr. $325,000 145 Victory Ave. $395,000 360 Garden Rd. $405,000 1234 Lakewood Dr. $595,000 190 Cochran Rd. $620,000 425 Queensway Dr. $622,000 920 Chinoe Ct. $675,000 2026 Hart Rd. $695,000 3054 Breckenwood Dr. $724,800 404 Clinton Rd. $725,000 162 Chenault Rd. $731,000 3344 Overbrook Dr. $946,000 40503 640 Cardigan Ct. $170,000 813 Quarter Horse Ct. $277,500

904 Quarter Horse Ct. $312,500 3097 Arrowhead Dr. $331,500 3436 Aldershot Dr. $340,000 153 Rosemont Garden $400,000 719 Haverhill Dr. $489,900 257 Greenbriar Rd. $494,000 108 Tahoma Rd. $635,000 40504 1535 Parkers Mill Rd. $220,000 40513 2265 Valencia Dr. $359,000 2205 Burns Ct. $415,000 4188 Palmetto Dr. $465,000 2205 Inglewood Cir. $755,000 40514 2424 La Cross Ct. $420,000

BIGGEST MOVER: 3344 OVERBROOK DR. $946,000 40515 104 Hidden Woods Ct. $280,000 4140 Bridgemont Ln. $393,000 2368 Hartland Parkside Dr. $400,000 5052 Magnolia Gardens Pl. $407,000

3628 Boxlea Way $435,000 4625 Windstar Way $440,000 4170 Clearwater Way $561,700 4392 Josiah Way $567,000 n

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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208 Doe Run Road $265,000

108 W. High Street $449,000

302 Idle Hour Drive $575,000

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Bradford Queen 859.274.2609/Jimmy Turek 859.221.2575

Pam Stilz 859.221.6979

418 Chinoe Road $995,000

103 S. Limestone Street #1150 $4,250,000

Bradford Queen 859.274.2609

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Representing fine homes in ALL price ranges.

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Bluegrass 103 S. Limestone, #1150

$4,250,000

Stunning high-end fully furnished luxury condo located in The Penthouses of City. Center in the heart of downtown Lexington. 3 BR/4 BA, 5,989 sq.ft., marble flooring throughout, breathtaking floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and multiple gathering areas.

810 Delong Rd.

$1,425,000

Gorgeous, Southern Living style home on 7.5 acres, surrounded by horse farms. 4 BR/ 4 BA, 5,990 sq.ft., w/ a 2-car side-entry garage, landscape lighting, invisible fencing covering approx. 4 acres, new roof, newer HVAC units, a 5-stall barn, and rear paddocks.

Becky Reinhold, Managing Broker

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

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