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FALL ARTS GUIDE 2021

As Fall approaches, many art galleries, venues and performance series have started reopening, transitioning back to in-person events and generally ramping up schedules following a long pandemic-induced lull. We’ve outlined dozens of upcoming art exhibits and events that are slated for the coming months, but with the pandemic continuing to loom, uncertainty still continues to rule the roost, by and large. Please check with individual venues and organizations for up-to-date details and protocols before making plans for any of the events or exhibits outlined here.

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Rose Marie Cromwell: A More Fluid Atmosphere. On display Nov. 10-Dec. 18. Rose Marie Cromwell is a photo and video artist interested in the tenuous space between the political and the spiritual, whose work explores the effects of globalization on human interaction and social politics.

Lexington Art League Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Drive (859) 254-7024 • www.lexingtonartleague.org Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. and by appointment What Endures: Photographs From an Uncertain Time. On display Sept. 17-Oct. 8. After a year of isolation, illness and loss, the exhibit aims to take stock of what has endured in our lives depicted in photographs. Following a tradition that goes back 85 years to the beginning of the Lexington Camera Club, the exhibit will highlight work from 30 members of the organization along with six guest artists: teenagers from the Northside of Lexington. PRHBTN. On display Oct. 15-Nov. 12. Billed as a “radically inclusive salon-style exhibition in celebration of Kentucky visual artists,” this exhibition is produced in tandem with the 10th annual PRHBTN public art/mural festival that facilitates the production of new public murals in Lexington each fall. The gallery exhibition has taken pride in providing an opportunity for Kentucky artists of all disciplines to present (and sell) artworks regardless of age, experience, media, discipline or subject matter. IMAGE FURNISHED

The Headley-Whitney Museum is reopening after a long pause with an exhibit by Helene Steene, Jennifer Roberts, and Alex K. Mason, whose work “Lola Diptych B” is pictured above.

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4435 Old Frankfort Pike • (859) 255-6653 www.headley-whitney.org Gallery hours: Fri-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Informed by Nature: Helene Steene, Alex K. Mason, Jennifer Roberts. On display Sept. 10-Nov. 14. This collaborative exhibit will feature large abstract multimedia paintings from Helene Steene; an immersive presentation of the process of painter and textile artist Alex K. Mason; and a collection of macro photography work from Jennifer Roberts, examining the rarely seen intricate details of nature. Whimsy & Weld: Ellen Skidmore, Matt & Karine Maynard. On display April 8, 2021June 19, 2022. This collaborative exhibition will feature a retrospective of Ellen Skidmore’s 30-year career creating whimsical large-scale paintings, as well as work from designers, welders and artists Matthew and Karine Maynard of Maynard Studios, who use metal and architectural space as their media.

The Nude. On display Nov. 17, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022. The Nude is an exhibit with a history spanning more than 30 years in Lexington. The jury-reviewed exhibit highlights contemporary nude figurative art, typically featuring work from dozens of local, national and international artists working in a variety of media.

Mike Goodlett: Desire Itself. On display Aug. 28-Sept. 25. In a draft artist statement from the late 1990s, Goodlett wrote, “A search for a personal vision has led me to believe that my art is the language that a god would use to speak to me.” For this memorial exhibition to the late artist, who passed away in 2021, Institute 193 will present a collection of his shadow box series from the early 2000s. Graciously loaned from members of the community, these shadow boxes depict small theatres of decadence and desire all handmade by the artist from wood, glass, paper and ballpoint pen. Molly Graham. On display Sept. 29-Nov. 6. A founding member of Blacksburg, Virginia’s Future Economy Collective, Molly Graham is a multidisciplinary artist from southwest Virginia who specializes in craft, installation and perfumes. This exhibition, which will feature Graham’s “Smell-O-Vision Pinball Cathedral,” will be the artist’s first solo gallery exhibition.

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LexArts Gallery Artsplace, 161 N. Mill St. • (859) 255-2951 www.LexArts.org • Gallery hours: Mon.-Tues. and Thurs.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.8 p.m.; Sat., 12-5 p.m. Horsepower: Artwork Inspired by the Poetry of Joy Priest. On display Sept. 9-Oct. 30. Louisville-based writer Joy Priest’s poetry collection “Horsepower” overflows with visuals: muscle cars, horses, dichotomies of skin, chain-link fences, tires peeling down interstates, bees, the curled flowers of dying spiders, the invisible lines of Louisville and many more compelling descriptions that engage the senses. For this exhibit, presented in conjunction with the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, artists were invited to submit work inspired by the words and truths presented in Priest’s work. Bigger Than Sneakers. On display Nov. 12Dec. 30. With art, music and other engaging activations, this exhibit will celebrate sneaker culture and urban fashion. More details will be announced as the exhibit nears.

Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222 • www.lasc.org Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Watercolor Society of Kentucky: Aqueous 2021. On display Aug. 16-Oct. 8. This exhibition and competition features watercolor and water-based media paintings created primarily by artists residing in Kentucky and surrounding states. This year’s juror is Iain Stewart, an award-winning watercolor artist and a signature member of both the American and National Watercolor Societies. The Great Cover Up. On display Oct. 19-Dec. 31. This concept exhibition features more than 20 talented Kentucky artists who were asked to create their own version of a famous artwork that has inspired them. The artists’ versions will be presented alongside a framed image of the original piece. The Creative Camera Club Print Exhibition Competition. On display Nov. 16, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022. LASC and the Creative Camera Club of Lexington – one of the oldest in the country – have reunited to promote interest and understanding in the art and science of photography. For the prestigious print competition and exhibition, visitors will get to view highlights of the juried award winners.

New Editions Gallery 500 W. Short St. • (859) 489-1454 or (859) 266-2766 • neweditionsgallery.com Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. and by appointment Inscape. On display Sept. 17-Nov. 6. Encaustic artist Patricia Baldwin Seggebruch and oil

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Photographer Sally Davies has long photographed the streets of New York City. For her recent series, “New Yorkers,” she focused on portraits of long-time city dwellers inside their New York apartments. The series is on display at the University of Kentucky Art Museum Oct. 12-March 19.

painter Angie Reed Garner explore the inclusive and introspective nature of the making of art in this exhibit.

University of Kentucky Art Museum 405 Rose St. • (859) 257-5716 finearts.uky.edu/art-museum Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 12-5 p.m. “Coloring.” On display Aug. 10-Dec. 11. In this exhibit, featured artists reveal how color can offer a range of physical and conceptual links to the human body, nature, science and popular culture. Drawn from the museum’s collection and including several loans from artists, galleries and collectors, the exhibition includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints, the dominant characteristic of which is color. Curated by Stuart Horodner with color consultants Bethany Collins, Wayne Koestenbaum and Judy Ledgerwood. “After.” On display Oct. 12, 2021-March 19, 2022. Some artists spent their entire lives reproducing the work or other artists in the form of engravings or other prints. Others were inspired by famed predecessors or made portraits to memorialize loved ones or the famous after their deaths. This exhibition contains prints reproducing paintings by Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Gilbert Stuart; 20th-century drawings of ancient sculpture; and portraits of Edgar Allan Poe and Gustave Flaubert. “Sally Davies: New Yorkers.” On display Oct.

12, 2021-March 19, 2022. Sally Davies has photographed the streets of New York for 35 years. In her recent series, “New Yorkers,” she made portraits of long-time city dwellers inside their idiosyncratic apartments and interviewed them about city life. She will speak at the Robert C. May Photography Lecture Series on Oct. 22. “Space–Bodies–Objects.” On display Oct. 12, 2021-March 19, 2022. This exhibition includes several paintings that locate human or animal figures along with enigmatic objects in varied architectural settings. The spaces depicted combine aspects of inside and out, nature glimpsed through open windows and porticos, and interiors of uncertain scale. “Todd Hido: The Poetry of Darkness.” On display Jan. 18-June 4, 2022. Photographer Todd Hido spent decades exploring the mystery of suburban neighborhoods at night, finding them eerily lit by glowing windows that suggest hidden stories. Prompted by the threat of global climate change and a dark political atmosphere, his more recent landscapes examine a world seemingly on the edge of apocalypse. “Brilliant Illusions: Crafted Forms by Li Hongwei.” On display Jan. 18-June 4, 2022. The renowned ceramic traditions of ancient China find fresh and dynamic expression in the hands of artist Li Hongwei, whose sculpture combines crystalline glazes on porcelain with polished steel in ways that reanimate the past and evoke a new future for this art form.

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Kentucky Crafted Outdoor Market Sept. 11-12 • Waveland State Historic Site, 225 Waveland Museum Lane artscouncil.ky.gov/KAC/Showcasing/2021market.htm Hosted by Kentucky Arts Council and Kentucky State Parks, this celebration of Kentucky art and craft will feature regional art vendors, live music, tours of the historic home and grounds of Waveland State Historic Site and more.

LexArts HOPS Sept. 17, Nov. 19 (5-8 p.m.) www.galleryhoplex.com During the LexArts HOPs, thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art with new gallery exhibitions and special arts events. Patrons begin at one of 40-plus locations and visit as many or as few participating venues as they would like. Official HOP hours are 5-8 p.m., with many restaurants, bars and other nontraditional venues keeping additional hours.

Living Arts & Science Center Day of the Dead Celebration Oct. 23, 1-5 p.m. 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. 859-252-5222 • www.lasclex.org

AthensWest Theatre Company (859) 425-2550 • www.athenswest.net “The January Ball: Halloween Edition.” Oct. 30. This evening of delightful spookiness, an annual fundraiser for AthensWest Theatre Company, will feature haunted cabaret performances, encounters with ghostly ghouls, delicious food and drink, and an outrageous costume contest. Guests must be 21 or older. 7-10 p.m., Black Box Theater at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St.

Bluegrass Youth Ballet (859) 271-4472 • www.bluegrassyouthballet.org “Dia de los Muertos.” Oct. 29-30. Follow Estelita’s family in a small village in Mexico as they prepare to celebrate the Day of the Dead. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. “Nutcracker in One Act.” Dec. 17-18 Presented in a single, family-friendly act, this adapted holiday classic was created to capture the attention of kids and adults. 7 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St.

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This is just a handful of highlights from EKU Center’s 2019-20 season – visit the organization’s website for a full listing of events. Amy Grant. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Air Supply. Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. A Magical Cirque Christmas. Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas. Dec. 5, 7 p.m.

Lexington Opera House 401 W. Short St.• (859) 233-4567 www.lexingtonoperahouse.com Visit website for showtimes and other details. Broadway Live! At the Lexington Opera House: “Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Nov. 12-14. “An Officer and a Gentleman.” Jan. 28-30, 2022. “Waitress.” Feb. 11-13, 2022. “An American in Paris.” Mar 11-13, 2022. “Hairspray.” April 22-24, 2022. Additional Lexington Opera House Events: Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” Sept. 9-10. The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel performed by Michael Cavanaugh. Sept. 17. Billy Prine and the Prine Time Band perform The Songs of John Prine. Nov. 19. David Sedaris. Dec. 16. “Stomp.” Feb. 24-25, 2022.

The Day of the Dead Festival will feature live music and dance, traditional foods, hands-on crafts, a candlelight parade and an exhibition of altars in the Old Episcopal Burying Ground. Each year this event brings together individuals, groups, students and teachers from both the Latino and non-Latino communities.

PRHBTN October 2021 (exact dates and locations TBD) www.prhbtn.com The local celebration of street art returns this October with its 10th annual installment. Bringing together muralists from Kentucky and across the world, PRHBTN is designed to shine a light on art that is often considered outside the bounds of the traditional art world, while also brightening walls in Lexington’s downtown core with the installation of several large-scale murals each year. Led by Lexington couple John and Jessica Winters, the grassroots non-profit organization has facilitated more than 40 murals in downtown Lexington over the past decade, in addition to producing an annual exhibit featuring local and regional artists. This year’s mural creations will begin the first week of October, with the PRHBTN Gallery Exhibit opening on Oct. 15 at the Loudoun House.

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Lexington Philharmonic (859) 233-4226 • www.lexphil.org A Symphonic Stroll: LexPhil at Josephine Sculpture Park. Sept. 18. This immersive evening of music, art and nature will pair LexPhil musicians with a visual art experience at Josephine Sculpture Park. The show will feature ensemble performances by a string chamber orchestra featuring LexPhil performers, food trucks and beer from West Sixth Brewing and an interactive performance piece by Andréa Stanislav. 5-8 p.m., Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Road, Frankfort.

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“Concert with the Stars.” Jan. 8, 2022. The signature January concert presented by the Lexington Theatre Company (The Lex) brings together established Broadway stars and the next generation of talented young artists in a cabaret-style concert. 8 p.m., Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St.

Movement Continuum (270) 366-6352 • www.movementcontinuum.org “Curated.” Nov. 12-14, 19-21. Whether alone in a small gallery, bumping shoulders to catch a glimpse in a national museum or strolling past while they stood still, we’ve all spent time with paintings. Before they were frozen in frame, they glanced and they spoke. For its 10th season production, Lexington’s original contemporary dance company, will present “Curated,” a performance that reimagines works of art in real time. 7 p.m. Fri-Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. Black Box Theatre at Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 East Main St.

Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, 600 West Walnut St., Danville (859) 236-4692 • www.nortoncenter.com This is just a handful of upcoming highlights – visit the Norton Center’s website for a full listing of this season’s events. Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: Two Lost Souls. Oct. 9. Momix. Jan. 10-11. Matthew Whitaker. Feb. 12.

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Origins Jazz Series Shows take place at 7 p.m. at Base 249, 249 E. Main St. • www.originsjazz.org As the Origins Jazz Series enters its fourth year, the series expands into two complementary series: Spotlight, an homage to a long-running series headed by Origins co-founder Chester Grundy featuring a mix of regional, national and international artists, and Storytellers, which highlights local and regional artists and takes place the first Tuesday of each month. Charlie Ballentine Trio: The Music of Monk. Sept. 24. Charlie Ballantine’s modern jazz guitar concept combines elements of rock, folk and modern indie music. His trio, with John Sims and Chris Parker, will perform works from their latest album, honoring the legacy of Thelonious Monk. 7 p.m.

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Troubadour Concert Series www.troubashow.com • (859) 256-0322 Troubadour Concerts at the Castle This concert series takes place under a tent on the idyllic lawn of the Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. John McEuen and the McClain Family Band. Sept. 8. Billy Dean. Sept. 30. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Oct. 14. Darrell Scott. Oct. 27. John Cowan and Darin & Brooke Aldridge. Nov. 12 Additional Troubadour Shows Taking place at Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. Bruce Hornsby. Sept. 21 Buddy Guy. March 27, 2022.

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UKSO Plays Elgar “Enigma Variations.” Sept. 24. On its 2021-2022 season opening night, the University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will perform “Music for Loss” by Hannah Lash and “aeolian dust” by Natalie Dietterich (the Kentucky premiere for both selections), as well as Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey from “Götterdämmerung” by Richard Wagner and “Enigma Variations” by Edward Elgar.

Season Finale: Beethoven’s Ninth. April 22, 2022. The UKSO 2021-22 season finale will feature performances of “Metacosmos” by Anna Thorsvaldottir, “Cantus in Memory of Benjamin Britten by Arvo Pärt and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, “Choral.”

Shostakovich “Fifth Symphony” and Joe Baber “Frankenstein.” Oct. 29. Featuring 2023 Doctor of Music Arts candidates Sean Radermacher and Merih Erdem Özden, this performance will include the selections “Short Ride in a Fast Machine” by John Adams, the Kentucky premiere of “Ayin Raksi” by Ahmed Adnan Saygun, Joseph Baber’s “Suite from Frankenstein” and Symphony No. 5 by Dmitri Shostakovich.

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Stravinsky “Firebird” and Brahms “Violin Concerto.” Dec. 2. Featuring violinist Jeehee Kang (DMA ’23), this performance will include the Kentucky premiere of “Me he perdido” by Angélica Negrón, “Violin Concerto” by Johannes Brahms and Igor Stravinsky’s Suite from “The Firebird” (1919 version). Mahler “Titan Symphony,” Saariaho “Winter Sky” and Sibelius “Violin Concerto.” Feb.18, 2022. Featuring violinist Madison Jones (Master of Music ’23), this performance will feature “Ciel d’hiver “Winter Sky)” by Kaija Saariaho, “Violin Concerto” by Jean Sibelius and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, “Titan.” Debussy “La Mer” and Elgar “Cello Concerto.” March 25, 2022. Featuring cellist Jerram John (DMA ’23) and conductor Sean Radermacher “DMA ’23,” this performance will include Suite from “The Cunning Little Vixen” by Leoš Janáček, “Aqua” by Vivian Fung, “Cello Concerto” by Edward Elgar and “La Mer (The Sea)” by Claude Debussy.

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“The Thanksgiving Play.” Oct. 14-17. In this satirical comedy by MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse (Sicangu Lakota Nation), four “woke” white artists devise a politically correct and historically accurate play for an elementary school in honor of Native American Heritage Month. What could go wrong? Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.. “The Laramie Project.” Nov. 18-21. In 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard died after being kidnapped, beaten and tied to a fence in a prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, because he was gay. Over the next year, playwright Moises Kaufmann and other members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the next year, conducting more than 200 interviews with the people of the town; they returned 10 years later to better understand the long-term effects of the murder. The play draws on these interviews, journal entries from the company members and published news reports. “The Art of Exchange: Music and Dance Collaborative Concert.” Feb. 11-13, 2022. This collaboration between the University of Kentucky School of Music and Department of Theatre and Dance showcases the essential connection between music and dance in conceptual experience that pairs the young dance program, in its 11th year, with the century-old School of Music. “Black Lives Matter: 1619 to Now.” Feb. 24-27. 2022 will mark 10 years since Trayvon Martin was murdered and the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter was created. Curated by UK faculty artists and scholars, this documentary drama explores how Black Lives Matter has been stated simply and shouted loudly through years, decades and centuries by enslaved African people, the abolitionists, the anti-segregation, anti-lynching, pro-civil rights, Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Black Power, Black Arts Movement and freedom fighters. “Bright Star.” April 7-10, 2022. Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this story of love and redemption is set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS Expansion Fest Sept. 11 • The Burl, 405 Thompson Road www.expansionlex.com Designed to celebrate psychedelic and experimental music and visual art, this third year festival is organized by the force behind local music blog Dead Audio Blog. The event will present a lineup of local and nationally touring acts – including Meatbodies (Fuzz, Ty Segall Band), The Bright Light Social Hour, Levitation Room, Frankie and the Witch Fingers and Sweet Country Meat Boys – on indoor and outdoor stages, as well as plus liquid light projections by Silver Cord Cinema, projection-mapped visuals from Psensibil and various art installations, including a one-of-a-kind art installation presented in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s College of Art and Design.

St. Andrew Orthodox Church Annual Heritage Festival Sept. 11-12 • St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 1136 Higbee Mill Road www.standrewlexington.org Now in its 30th year, the annual Heritage Festival presented by St. Andrew Orthodox Church is a celebration of the rich and widely varied cultural heritage of its parish community with food, music, dance and more. The two-day event will feature Middle Eastern and Slavic culinary favorites including gyros, falafel and pierogies, as well as a full pastry shop featuring baklava and more. Entertainment typically ranges from Syrian, Palestinian and Serbian folk dancing to Irish step dancing and bluegrass and more.

Christ the King Oktoberfest Sept. 24-25 • Cathedral of Christ The King, 299 Colony Blvd. www.ctkoktoberfest.com Taking place in the parking lot of Christ The King Church for over 30 years, this annual Oktoberfest features fun for all ages, with live music, kids’ games, a celebrity cake wheel, inflatables, Bingo, blackjack and more. This year’s music lineup to be announced.

The Moonshiner’s Ball Oct. 7-10 • Rockcastle Riverside, Livingston, Kentucky • www.themoonshinersball.com The regional music festival The Moonshiner’s Ball returns to the central Kentucky venue Rockcastle Riverside, situated along the Rockcastle River about 75 minutes south of Lexington, for a weekend of music, camping and fun for all ages. Following the loose tagline “folk by day, funk by night,” the festival features a diverse and robust music lineup, with performers including “Newgrass” virtuoso Sam Bush, the innovative sax-based dance duo Moon Hooch, nine-piece funk/Afrobeat group Ernie Johnson From Detroit, vintage soul group The Commonheart, acoustic trio Rainbow Girls and many more. The family-friendly, BYOB festival was created by the Lexington-based band Blind Corn Liquor Pickers and also features workshops, kids’ activities, bonfires, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks, in addition to three days of live music.

Tree Week Oct. 9-16 • Various locations ufi.ca.uky.edu/treeweek This week-long event produced by The Urban Forest Initiative, a team that includes University of Kentucky faculty and staff in the areas

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Festival Latino de Lexington Oct. 15-16 • Robert F. Stephens CourthousePlaza, 120 N. Limestone St. www.lexingtonky.gov/festival-latino-delexington Presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation and the Foundation for Latin American and Latino Culture and Arts, this annual two-day celebration of Latino culture features live music, dance, visual arts and authentic cuisine. Friday night is dubbed “tropical night” and will feature authentic Latino foods, live music and dancing.

Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention Oct. 22-24 • Central Bank Center 430 West Vine St. • www.thescarefest.com The nation’s largest horror and paranormal convention, Scarefest celebrates its 13th installment this year with dozens of exhibits, vendors, seminars, and meet-and-greets with celebrities from the horror, sci-fi or paranormal genre. This year, special guests include actor and director Bruce Campbell, actor Ted Raimi (“Evil Dead,” “Army of Darkness”) actress Leanna Quigley (“Night of the Living Dead”) and many more. n

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That’s a wrap for Crave Food + Music Festival 2021! We’d like to give a resounding ‘thank you’ to all who helped make our the 2021 Crave Food & Music Festival a success! To our staff, volunteers and 40-plus vendors and presenters, our hats off to you for helping to provide a safe, tasty and fun event in such uncertain times. We’d also like to give a special thank you to the all the partners and sponsors who helped make the festival possible — please check out these incredible folks who support our community in such a crucial way! And last but never least, to our beloved patrons, THANK YOU for coming out and supporting local food and music in Lexington! Over the past eight years, together we have raised over $100,000 for GreenHouse17 and other nonprofits through Crave. Enjoy this pictorial look-back at 2021 Crave, and we look forward to hosting you all in 2022! – AMY EDDIE, CRAVE FOOD + MUSIC FESTIVAL DIRECTOR PHOTOS BY KEYLA BUENO, JUDY BRUMLEY, AMY EDDIE AND GREEN GROUCH

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Her relationship with the written word has been intrinsic to Wilkinson’s life since she was a child, growing up in the Knobs region of south-central Kentucky among a family of farmers and storytellers. “Books were valued in my house,” said Wilkinson. “My grandmother coveted books, and she read to me every night. I learned to read early because she read to me so frequently. She always said that once I had read all of the books in the house, I began to write my own.”

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Indeed, Wilkinson has been writing for much of her life, and the award-winning novels and short story collections she has published over the past two decades have been widely acclaimed by readers and critics alike. Earlier this year, months after being named Kentucky’s new state poet laureate, the writer embarked into new territory with the release of “Perfect Black,” her first published collection of poetry. While she said that in some ways poetry was “her first love,” she also notes writing poems is a longer, more intimate and more difficult process for her than writing fiction or non-fiction. “I’ve written poetry my entire life, even before I became a storyteller, but I would often keep them for myself,” she explained. “This experience of allowing poems out into the world is new for me.” Regardless of how long she has been in the public eye, Wilkinson’s love for words and stories hearkens back to her childhood – an experience during which, growing up on her grandparents’ tobacco farm in Indian Creek, Kentucky, she describes herself as a “watcher,” always taking in the gestures, behaviors and textures of her surroundings. “I was bashful as a child,” she explained. “I spent a lot of time quietly observing.” With her imagination unspooling along the rolling hills and landscape of her surroundings, that silence and observation gave birth

to the artist within her, Wilkinson said. Her strong and mighty literary voice was largely influenced by her surroundings, and the observations she made as a young Black woman growing up in rural Kentucky with a complex family have manifested as the subjects of many of her writings. From the gate, critics have taken notice of her voice: authentic, lilting, unapologetic. Wilkinson’s debut book, “Blackberries, Blackberries,” a short story collection about “the ordinary and extraordinary….black country women with curious lives,” published in 2001, won the Chaffin Award for Appalachian Literature. “Water Street,” a subsequent short story collection about the secret lives of neighbors and friends in a small Kentucky town, was a finalist for both the Orange Prize and the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award. “Birds of Opulence,” Wilkinson’s 2016 novel set in the fictional Kentucky town of Opulence, introduced a host of memorable characters and won the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, The Judy Young Gaines Prize for Fiction and the Weatherford Award. In March 2021, Wilkinson was appointed Kentucky’s poet laureate for the 2021-22 term. The first African-American woman to ever receive that distinction, Wilkinson is serving her two-year term traveling the state, speaking and conducting poetry readings in schools and libraries and working as an advocate for Kentucky’s literary community. She is in the process of launching a podcast that will feature both a known Kentucky writer and emerging writers, young and old, in each episode.

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With a lifelong passion for books and bookshops, Wilkinson and her long-time partner, Ronald Davis, opened Wild Fig Books in 2011. The shop, cited as the first African-American-owned book shop in Kentucky, closed in 2018.

Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson recently took some time to answer some questions for Smiley Pete writer Celeste Lewis. Tell me about where you are from and growing up. I am from Indian Creek, Kentucky, which is in the south central part of Kentucky—the Knobs Region. I lived with my grandparents on their tobacco farm. My childhood was isolated and quiet, which was a perfect incubator for becoming a writer. I didn’t speak much as a child. I spent so much time wandering the land, honing my skills of observation, but I didn’t care much for talking, preferring to think and write over speaking even at an early age. But I was always watching. I watched every single thing – every gesture, every smile, every movement, the way the light came into the window, everything. What is your writing process? Is it different with certain projects? What is different for you when you are writing a novel as opposed to poetry? I think my process is odd, but in reality I’m sure it’s not that much different from other artists’ processes. Some days I feel like everything must be perfect in order for me to write. The planets must be lined up, the light shining in the window just right. Some days it’s just ‘go-time.’ Often, my process has a lot to do with the time of day. I like to borrow advice from the financial planners when they say ‘pay yourself first’ as one of the first principles of saving. If I wake early and get my writing done, then I feel so much better for the rest of the day. If I wait too long, everything becomes an obstacle standing in the way of the progress of my writing. I know having an early morning routine is true for a lot of artist, but I write best and longer early in the morning. We all miss The Wild Fig, the north Lexington bookstore you and your partner, Ron Davis, used to own. Tell me about the importance of bookstores in your life. What are some of your favorites you have visited? Ahh, we miss The Wild Fig too. I dreamed of opening a bookstore for a long time before we actually did that. I think many writers do. I [recently] found a business plan for a bookstore in my papers from the early ’90s. I laughed when I found that. My first job was working in a library – I didn’t grow up with bookstores and got all of my books from the Weekly Reader program. So my love of bookstores began with my love of libraries. These wonderful pleasure houses of books in whatever form always excited me. We have our own pleasure house of books in our house: about 1,000 books in our own personal library. What a question regarding my favorite bookstores! Every bookstore I visit is my favorite while I’m there. I love antiquarian bookstores,

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What drew you to poetry? How has that developed as a medium for you? I’ve always written poetry, but showing a poem or publishing a poem is rare for me. I am comfortable with fiction. I am somewhat comfortable with nonfiction. But poetry makes me nervous. It makes me nervous when I read it. It makes me nervous when I write it. Not necessarily in a bad way, but no matter the subject or context, the best poems scare me a little – the vulnerability of the human existence in a poem is frightening to me. The distillation of it. A poet’s ability to let just a few words stand and represent is fascinating to me. I have always held poetry up as a genre and a form. I admire so many poets and have often resisted the urge to write poetry because I think even when you are not writing directly about yourself that there is an exposure to the insides of the writer that you are privy to. I don’t like being that seen.

“It’s a memoir in so many ways in that it is a historical account of not only my life but the lives of other Black women and girls, and maybe specifically those who are living or have lived in rural spaces.” – CRYSTAL WILKINSON ON HER NEWEST BOOK, “PERFECT BLACK”

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Wilkinson is an associate professor at the University of Kentucky, where she teaches various writing courses.

Tell me about your new book. ‘Perfect Black’ is quirky in some ways. If a reader is looking for a straight-up poetry collection, they won’t find it here on these pages. There are lyrics and flash essays, and other forms at work too. It’s a memoir in so many ways in that it is a historical account of not only my life but the lives of other Black women and girls, and maybe specifically those who are living or have lived in rural spaces. Not all of the work is directly or specifically about me, but collectively the book tells about a life that is parallel with my own. The beginning of the book is about girlhood and coming of age; the middle section is a political loosening of the tongue or strength gathering; and the final section defines ‘a new woman.’ So I think there is an invitation to the reader to feel as though they’ve been on a journey with me. What is something you have always wanted to write about but haven’t tackled yet? I don’t think there is anything that I haven’t tackled yet that is on my mind to write about at this moment, but one of the most difficult things to write about for me is my relationship with my mother and her long-term battle with her mental health. I have been trying to finish a memoir about her for a number of years, and though I have

many, many pages, it still isn’t quite finished. It is the hardest thing I’ve ever tackled and I may be working on it for the rest of my life. What is something about you we’d be surprised to know? That I’m an introvert. People are always surprised when I say this because my life is so public, but I really am an introvert. I tell so much about my life through my writing in one way or another that I can’t think of much else that someone might be surprised to know about me. What is the best lesson you ever learned? To live and let live. What strikes you about this time we are living in right now? The repetitive nature of it. We’ve had pandemics before; we’ve had racial unrest before. We have an inability to change even though we think we have. It makes you question our progress and if things will ever really change. We are spoiled as Americans. We have everything we need. We can get flour for instance whenever we need it, but for many that isn’t the case. We have such freedom that we take for granted. In a literary and personal way, it has made me evaluate the role of art and particularly writing. Its made me want to look at my own history and be more reflective. n

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PRESERVING PALMER PLACE WITH HELP FROM A RECENTLY AWARDED NATIONAL GRANT AND OTHER ADDITIONAL FUNDING, ONE OF THE CITY’S FIRST BLACKOWNED PHARMACY BUILDINGS IS SLATED FOR REHAB BY JACKSON OSBORNE AND SARAYA BREWER

n 2017, the National Historic Trust for Preservation launched the African American Cultural Heritage Fund, a campaign designed to “preserve and protect places that represent activism, achievement and resilience among African Americans” – places that, the organization notes, are often overlooked in American history. From places with strong ties to civil rights history to former homes of famous Black artists, more than 150 sites across the country have been granted funding by the campaign, which is the largest preservation effort ever undertaken in support of Black historic sites. In July, the campaign announced a list of 40 national projects that will receive grants this year – a list that includes Palmer’s Pharmacy, a distinct Modernist building on the corner of Fifth and Chestnut streets in Lexington that was slated for demolition just four years ago. With baby blue accents and boarded-up windows, the building is significant not only for its unique International-Style architectural design – commissioned by Dr. Zirl Palmer, the pharmacist who bought the property in 1959 – but also for its historic role as the former site of one of the city’s first Black-owned pharmacies. Born and raised in West Virginia in the precivil rights era, Palmer, who passed away in 1982, broke through color barriers his entire life. Because West Virginia didn’t allow Black students to attend professional school, after

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Slated for demolition just a few years ago, the Palmer Pharmacy building is now on the path to preservation. The building, which was at one time the only African-American pharmacy in Lexington, is notable for both its unique Modernist architectural style and its historic significance.

graduating from Bluefield State College, he moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, successfully acquiring train fare and partial tuition assistance from the same home state that wouldn’t allow him to pursue his dreams within its borders. In 1951, Palmer moved to Lexington with the intention of serving the city’s African American population during the time of segregation, opening his first pharmacy in the mid-1950s on the corner of Fifth and Race streets. In an oral history interview with Edward Owens of Lexington’s Urban League recorded in 1978, Palmer noted that while Lexington had Black doctors, dentists and optometrists at the time, the city had no Black pharmacists, making it difficult for the African American community to get the medications its residents needed. This

fact largely informed his decision to move to this city to start his business. In 1961, Palmer opened his second pharmacy location, Palmer’s Pharmacy, Luncheonette, and Doctor’s Office, on the corner of Fifth and Chestnut streets. Beyond serving as a place where Lexington’s Black community could get medicine and sundries, Palmer’s new business – the first Black-owned Rexel Drug Store franchise in America – featured office space for Black physicians and a Black lawyer, and a lunch counter and soda fountain that became a significant gathering place for the neighborhood. Palmer noted that when he first came to Lexington, there was no place in town where a Black person could sit down and drink a soda. His vision and perseverance opened doors for his community.

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“Black pharmacists were such a rarity in Lexington that when I came here, I couldn’t find an ice cream company that would sell me ice cream,” he said in the interview with Owens. Eventually, Palmer noted, he convinced Dixie Ice Cream Company to sell him ice cream, estimating that his pharmacy sold over 5,000 gallons of ice cream during its first year – a success that helped Dixie win various local promotional contests. Following several years of growth and success at the Fifth Street location, Palmer opened a new pharmacy on Georgetown Street, but unlike the building currently slated for preservation, no remnants of that site remain today. In 1968, a tragic and tumultuous year in America, the location was destroyed by a bomb, with Palmer; his wife, Marian; and their 4-year-old daughter inside. The family was trapped in the rubble for hours before being sent to the hospital; five others were hospitalized as well. Ku Klux Klan grand dragon Phillip J. Campbell was later convicted of the bombing.

“Black pharmacists were such a rarity in Lexington that when I came here, I couldn’t find an ice cream company that would sell me ice cream.” DR. ZIRL PALMER

Traumatized by the event and fearing his family’s safety, Palmer closed his business following the bombing, though he continued to be civically active in the Lexington community, with a resume that includes becoming the first African American to become a member of the University of Kentucky board of trustees. Other civic involvement included operating a health care program at his church, West Main Baptist, and serving on boards and committees including the Kentucky Human Rights Commission, the Civic Center Board, the Optimist Club, Big Brothers, and Community Action Lexington-Fayette. Today, the Palmer Pharmacy building on Fifth and Chestnut streets is not only the last remaining physical site in Lexington signifying the tremendous achievements and sacrifices of Palmer but is also the last structure in the city built, owned and operated by an African American pharmacist during the era of segregation. Acquired in 2016 by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government after serving as the site for the Catholic Action Center’s day shelter for many years, the building has been vacant for years, deteriorating and falling into decay. In large part due to efforts of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, which has worked to bring attention to the property and has organized a consortium directly related to finding funding and a new use for the building that will honor its past, the building has been saved from its planned demolition for the time being. A phased rehab is currently planned, under the leadership of a new non-profit: Preserving Palmer Place, Inc. n For more information on the building and efforts to preserve it, visit www.bluegrasstrust.org/dr-zirl-palmerand-preserving-palmer-place.

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ON OUR TABLE

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rilling season can extend beyond Labor Day, and it should, given that smoky, kissed-bythe-flame flavor can please a crowd any time of year. End of summer garden bounty and farmers’ market fall harvest provide a cornucopia of produce that can be the centerpiece of any meal, for vegetarians and omnivores alike. These meaty portobello mushrooms, accompanied by seasonal grilled veggies, are versatile and simple to prepare. Serving suggestions include placing them on a bun with grilled onions for a delicious vegetarian “burger,” serving over rice with steamed broccoli for Asian flare, or serving over a salad of dressed greens with fresh garden tomatoes. Recipe serves four.

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Ingredients: • 4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed • 2 cups vegetables of choice, brushed with vegetable/olive oil • Fresh herbs, garnish Mushroom Marinade: • ½ cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, Tamari or soy sauce • 2 sprigs thyme (German and lemon thyme if available) * • 1 sprig rosemary * • 1 stem oregano * • ¼ teaspoon salt (eliminate if using Tamari or soy sauce) • ¼ teaspoon black pepper To a gallon-sized sealable container or plastic bag, add all marinade ingredients. Add mushrooms. Gently turn mushrooms to coat with marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Place marinated mushrooms and veggies on a hot grill. Cook mushrooms for about four minutes on each side. Cook time varies for accompanying veggies – tomatoes need less time, while onions and zucchini may take a few minutes longer on each side. Remove mushrooms from the grill and other veggies once they achieve desired doneness. To serve, keep mushroom caps whole for burgers. Use a towel to hold mushrooms in place to slice for serving warm on top of rice. Allow to cool or chill to slice for a salad.

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DRINK OF THE MONTH

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n celebration of National Bourbon Heritage Month, we are going off book with a mash-up of two classic bourbon cocktails, the Manhattan (typically featuring bourbon, sweet vermouth and a cherry garnish) and the Old-Fashioned (typically featuring bourbon, bitters, sugar and muddled cherry and orange). To further enjoy these and other bourbon cocktails, put a (luxe!) cherry on top! The luxurious cocktail cherries, which typically run $20 a jar at specialty cocktail shops, can be made at home for a special DIY touch. Use as garnish to this and other cocktails, serve as an “amuse bouche” during happy hour, or plop on top of a scoop of your favorite ice cream. Cheers!

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While homemade Luxardo cherries are a great way to elevate your favorite bourbon cocktails, they can also serve as a tasty bar snack.

Modern Old-Fashioned Ingredients: • 1 ½ ounces bourbon • ¾ ounce sweet red vermouth • 3 dashes orange bitters • 1 luxe cocktail cherry, garnish

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Method: To a cocktail mixing glass add bourbon, vermouth and bitters. Add a handful of ice. Continuously stir with a bartender’s spoon for 30 seconds. Strain into a coupe or cocktail fancy glass of choice and garnish with a luxe cherry (or three). Serves one. Luxe Cocktail Cherries Ingredients: • 1 pound dark cherries, carefully pitted and de-stemmed • 1 cup maraschino liqueur • ½ cup water • ½ cup sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 3 cloves • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg • Pinch of salt Method: Combine water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally until sugar fully dissolves. Add maraschino liqueur and cherries. Gently stir to coat cherries in liquid. Continue to cook cherries over medium-low heat for five minutes. Turn off heat. Allow cherries to cool in the saucepan. Once cool, place cherries in an airtight jar. Strain liquid over cherries into the jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. n

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EventsCalendar Taking into consideration both the current uncertainty surrounding in-person events and the pages we’ve devoted to highlighting upcoming events in this issue’s Fall Arts Preview, we are presenting a very abbreviated calendar of events taking place in September.

CONCERTS & GIGS Thursday Night Live. Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. This popular weekly happy hour event takes place under the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, featuring live music from local and regional bands, food and beverage vendors and more. This month’s performances include Mercy Men (Sept. 2), Five Below Band (Sept. 9), The Twiggenburys (Sept. 16), The Johnson Brothers (Sept. 23) and Rebel Without a Cause (Sept. 30). 5 p.m. Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St. www.downtownlex.com/centralbank-thursday-night-live

Found Footage Festival. Sept. 4. This acclaimed touring showcase of odd and hilarious found videos is emerging from its VHS-cluttered office in Brooklyn and heading out on tour for the first time since March 2020. Hosted by Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett, whose credits include “The Onion” and “Colbert,” the event is billed as “a one-of-akind celebration of the videos that time forgot.” Highlights of this year’s tour include recently unearthed footage from the 1987 Miss Junior America Wisconsin pageant, an exercise video called “Skiercise!” and a local news story about Pudgie Wudgie the Wonder Cat. Al’s Bar, 8 p.m. www.foundfootagefest.com Animal Collective. Sept. 8. Pioneers in experimental pop music, the Baltimore-based band

Animal Collective makes a rare stop in Lexington to perform at The Burl’s outdoor stage. The Burl, 375 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com Night Sky Tour: Saturn. Sept. 11. As part of a monthly sky tour hosted by Starpointe Astronomy and Josephine Sculpture Park, a member of the NASA Museum Alliance, this event will focus on Saturn, with participants observing the planet through a telescopic lens and discovering more about the universe we inhabit. A camera and viewing monitor will be set up to enhance the night sky observations while maintaining safe social distancing.

Each night’s event will feature a different selection of compositions and will take place at 7:30 at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. www.chambermusiclex.org Arlo McKinley. Sept. 24. Crossing genres of folk, rock, indie and soul music, the mission of writing truthful and honest songs is at the core for Cincinnati-based songwriter Arlo McKinley, who released his debut solo record last year at age 40, on John Prine’s Oh Boy Records. 8 p.m. The Burl, 375 Thompson Road. www.theburlky.com n

Chamber Music Festival. Sept. 16-18. An abbreviated version of the typical 10-day event that the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington presents, this year’s Chamber Music Festival will consist of three mainstage concerts featuring the festival’s core ensemble along with 2021 artistsin-residence: pianist Lucille Chung and violinist Johnny Lee.

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BIGGEST MOVER: 1580 LAKEWOOD DR. | $2,600,000 2224 Dogwood Trace Blvd. $389,000 2213 Dogwood Trace Blvd. $450,000 2432 La Cross Ct. $575,000 40515 3436 Woodspring Dr. $194,250 1217 Rockbridge Rd. $195,000 120 Hidden Woods Ct. $215,000 1204 Berrywood Dr. $233,000 4629 Fieldmoor Dr. $246,250 1191 Rockbridge Rd. $255,000 4300 Brookridge Dr. $259,600 4392 Brookridge Dr. $290,000 4617 Riverman Way $295,000

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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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The Penthouses at City Center

MULTIPLE UNITS AVAILABLE

101 S. Hanover Ave.

1101 Chinoe Rd. $425,000

117 N. Ashland Ave. $634,900

411 Holiday Rd. $819,000

112 N. Green Wing Ln. $949,900

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Meredith Price 916.337.7874

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Jimmy Turek 859.221.2575

Meredith Walker 859.312.8417

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

PRICING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

101 Blue Wing Pass $989,000

100 Chinoe Rd. $995,000

440 Fayette Park $1,495,000

3/12 Doe Run Rd. $1,650,000

3105 Warrenwood Wynd $3,375,000

Whitney Durham 859.983.9500

Representing fine homes in ALL price ranges.

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Bluegrass

535 S. Upper St., #216

$228,000

Loft condo available for sale with tenant in place for next 3 years! Stylish, open floor plan – bamboo floors, BR plus office, balcony overlooks South Mill St. 2 parking spaces in parking garage and 2 storage units. Located on University of KY campus.

3705 Barrow Wood Ln. $934,000 Stunning Shadybrook Estates home with gorgeous hardwoods, built-ins and soaring ceilings! Spacious kitchen features custom cabinetry and stainless appliances. 4 BR/ 3.5 BAs, 4,786 sq.ft., plenty of unfinished storage and 3 car garage.

231-233 Stone Ave.

$399,000

Investment opportunity near University of KY campus. 6 BR/2 BAs, 1,920 sq.ft. Currently leased through July 31, 2022. Two new furnaces in 2020. Off street parking. Great location!

230 Legacy Dr.

$1,175,000

Ky. ,Nicholasville, K Legacy Estates! Stylishly decorated and beautifully constructed home located on a 1 acre private lot in Jessamine Co.! 5 BRs/4 full + 3 half BAs, 8,610 sq.ft., 10’ and 20’ ceilings, Geothermal HVAC, finished bsmt.

Becky Reinhold, Principal Broker

724 Allenridge Pt.

1922 Nicholasville Rd.

$629,000

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

1975 Georgetown Rd. Paris, Ky.

$795,000

Built by Captain Robert Johnston in 1782, Johnston’s Inn was the main stop between Maysville and Lexington for stagecoaches. 3,390 sq.ft., 4 BR/3 BAs, on 30 +/- acres, being sold “As-Is,” with inspections welcome.

103 S. Limestone #1130 $1,346,000

103 S. Limestone #1020 $2,350,000

103 S. Limestone #1220 $2,625,000

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

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.

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

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

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$560,000

Enterprise Business Park - Vacant land, 2.46 acres located off of Old Frankfort Pike. Zoned I-1, light industrial. If desired by purchaser, owner obtained a conditional use permit to store above ground storage tanks.

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