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NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Seton recognized as Blue Ribbon school
partnership dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, according to a press release.
Seton Catholic School has been honored as a 2012 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, ranking it among the highest achieving schools in the nation. The announcement came from the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in September.
Lexington received the recognition for its “outstanding and innovative work in addressing the high school dropout crisis and for its programs and services that make it an outstanding place for youth to live, learn and grow,” according to America’s Promise. Lexington was also recognized for its continued expansion of educational, diversity, health and safety programming for youth.
Seton was awarded the Blue Ribbon status as an Exemplary High Performing School. “High performing” means that the achievement of Seton’s students in the most recent year tested places them among the highest performing schools in the nation in reading (or English language arts) and mathematics, as measured by a nationally normed test. “I am so proud of our school and this accomplishment,” said Mrs. Lee Coomer, the founding principal of Seton. “Considering we opened a brand new school in 2005, and have developed it into a nationally recognized program is incredible. It speaks to the efforts of our teachers and supportive parents, not to mention an amazing assembly of students.”
Lafayette School Band marching in Rose Parade The 220-member Lafayette High School Band will be performing in the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Lafayette is the first Lexington band to appear in the event, according to a press release. Lafayette is Kentucky’s largest high school marching band and a 17-time state champion. The Tournament of Roses Parade is seen by approximately one million in-person spectators, a domestic television audience of over 40 million and an additional estimated 350 million viewers in over 100 countries, each New Year’s Day. This year’s parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. 250 fans of the Lafayette Band will also be making the trip to Pasadena to show their support. The bands perform under the direction of Charles M. Smith and Dr. Terry Magee. The Lafayette Band is encouraging alumni and supporters to make individual donations to its fundraising effort by visiting its website, www.lafayetteband.org.
Lexington named a top city for young people For a sixth year, Lexington has been named one of the 100 best places in the country for young people by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest
For making the 100 best list, Lexington received a $2,500 grant, signage identifying the community as one of the nation’s 100 Best Communities for Young People, and access to America’s Promise Alliance’s community development resources.
Carnegie Center creates Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has created a Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame to honor 200 years of writers in the state. The public is invited to the Hall of Fame's first induction ceremony from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24. The selection process for the Hall of Fame began last fall. The Carnegie Center put out a public call for nominees and received more than 200 names. “This is an indication of how many great writers Kentucky has, and how many devoted readers,” said Neil Chethik, director of the Carnegie Center. “Kentucky has a deep pool of writing talent that reaches back to the state's beginning – and that pool continues to grow.” Since the fall, Carnegie Center committees have narrowed the 200-plus nominees to 14 finalists. Six writers will be selected as inaugural members of the Hall of Fame and their names will be announced at the gathering on Jan. 24. For a writer to have been eligible for this first class, the author must have been: deceased, published, someone whose writing is of enduring stature, and connected in a significant way to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. All genres of writers were eligible. After this first year, the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame plans to include living writers as well.
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PORTRAIT OF A BURGEONING MUSICAL TROUPE
LEXINGTONES UKULELE GROUP BY SARAYA BREWER SOUTHSIDER MAGAZINE
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Robyn Wade practices with the Lexingtones Ukulele Group.
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fter years of being hindered by what he attributes to something between laziness and intimidation, Dave Quisenberry decided it was time to step up and learn how to play a musical instrument. He had grown up around musicians and was a huge music fan, but he found himself gravitating toward the creative side of the art relatively later in life, so he wanted to start with something relatively simple. It was with these factors in mind that Quisenberry first picked up the ukulele. “I had also always heard that it’s fairly easy, and once you pick it up you can play a few songs,” Quisenberry noted, “and that’s true.” Having lived in Hawaii for a spell in 2003, Quisenberry beheld the popularity and charms of the ukulele, a small, four-stringed instrument in the guitar family that was developed in that state in the 1880s. He had also learned that
George Harrison was a proponent of the uke, an endorsement that carried some weight for Quisenberry, a longtime fan of The Beatles. Rather than holing up in his bedroom with chord books, like many people do when learning a new instrument, he opted to take a different route. After chatting with The Hive Salon owner Carla Brown – who also owned a ukulele she had never learned to play – Quisenberry started a Facebook page titled “Lexingtones Uke Group” to garner interest from any other local uke players or wannabe uke players. The group quickly amassed to more than 90 members, with 12 to 15 of those members meeting at The Hive Salon on a weekly basis to practice and learn as a group. According to Quisenberry, the structure of the group is fairly loose, people show up with a song they want to learn and they take it from there. Two of the more “seasoned” uke players of the group, Mick Jeffries and Logan Lay, tend to lead the group through the songs, but it’s expected that folks prac-
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tice on their own (i.e., learn the basic chords) outside of the group practice. “It’s not a formal teaching thing,” Quisenberry said. “We try to keep the first hour simple, basic stuff, and the second hour more advanced, complicated stuff. We always encourage people to show up, and we want the first hour to be un-intimidating so people don’t feel overwhelmed.” The group is comprised of a wide mix of musical talents and inclinations, with the majority of the members being new musicians. But members say the learning curve is an easy one. “I came to the uke group knowing one chord and no songs, by the end of the first session I could play four chords and three songs,” Robyn Wade said. “The thing I really like about the uke group is that while we are on very different levels, we are all still learning and everyone is willing to share their knowledge with the group.” “Many of them not only didn’t play ukulele six months ago, they didn’t play anything. Now they can bang out a rec-
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(The ukulele) does occupy this very weird and unique spot between amusement and discipline, but it can grow into much, much more with practice.”
ognizable version of most songs within minutes of getting a chord and lyric sheet,” said Logan Lay, who has more musical experience than most members of the group. He plays the relatively unusual bass ukulele, which he says adds a nice complement to the high pitched tone of the other ukes. Despite his experience, Lay says the group has been a learning opportunity for him as well. “I’ve been playing a lot longer than most of the folks in the group, but I think I’ve learned as much as they have by doing arrangements of songs and figuring out how to teach them things about playing that I had taken for granted prior to being involved in the group,” he said. Mick Jeffries, who first picked up a baritone ukulele at a yard sale years ago, acknowledges that the “I’m in a ukulele band” proclamation is often met with mixed reactions. “The ukulele is riding a trend wave that can inspire eye-rolling, I don’t deny,” he said. “It does occupy this very weird and unique spot between amusement
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and discipline, but it can grow into much, much more with practice.” Jeffries added that before he started playing with the Lexingtones, he considered his ukulele “wall art” and thought his string-picking days were over, due to a “longterm stagnation.” He says he entertained “some dim hope” that the group might revive his interest in the instrument – a notion he says has turned out to be a major understatement. “This group has got me playing every single day – in fact, more than I ever did before,” he said, adding that his true love for the ukulele “as a sovereign instrument” sprouted as a direct result of this group. “There is some undeniable charm in a roomful of people strumming ukes. ... It’s always a smile-fest.” Quisenberry and the rest of the group encourage new members – no previous experience necessary. The group typically meets on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at The Hive Salon, but more information and regular updates are available at the group’s Facebook page: “Lexingtones Uke Group.”
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Logan Lay plays the bass ukulele with the Lexingtones. The group typically practices once a week at The Hive Salon.
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Knox van Nagell (left), Fayette Alliance executive director, and Don Robinson, chair of the Fayette Alliance board of directors.
Fayette Alliance keeps a sharp eye on issues that threaten the Bluegrass quality of life BY DAN DICKSON | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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n 2006, several leaders in agriculture, business, development and neighborhood associations got together and agreed that they needed to better answer the question of not whether Fayette County would grow, but how would it grow? “Can we do it in a way that leverages the best of what Fayette County has to offer,” asks Knox van Nagell, director of Fayette Alliance, the organization that emerged from that exercise in community soul-searching. Van Nagell says that six years ago there was no organization whose sole mission was to monitor growth and land-use policy at city hall. “We feel that if we can advance a vibrant city connected to and balanced with our productive and unique Bluegrass farmland, then it’s a win-win and we will have created a world-class city and landscape,” said van Nagell, an attorney by trade who grew up on a cattle and row crop farm in eastern Fayette County, property that’s been in her family for over 200 years. Fayette Alliance, a nonprofit 501 (c)(4) corporation independent of LFUCG, is a coalition of citizens dedicated to achieving sustainable growth in Fayette County through land-use advocacy, education and promotion. The group advocates preserving Fayette County farmland, advancing innovative development and improving infrastructure for the collective success of Lexington. “If we do those things well, then we’ll create a vibrant city with a matchless rural landscape,” van Nagell said. As an organization, Fayette Alliance claims to have worked with Lexington Fayette Urban County Government to usher some 60 major land-use policies onto the books while attempting to balance seemingly competing interests. According to Fayette Alliance, Lexington lost more than 19,000 acres of agricultural land between 1997 and 2002 and was named as one of the most endangered cultural landscapes in the world by the World Monuments Fund. But Fayette Alliance also urges in-fill within the city. It estimates there are 12,000 acres of underused and blighted land inside the city that could potentially be rede-
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veloped to accommodate the city’s future growth needs. In furtherance of their mission, Fayette Alliance has supported over $750 million in urban infill projects, advanced needed water quality programs, and protected over 8,000 acres of farmland from sprawl development in Lexington. As far as local neighborhood issues are concerned, van Nagell says flooding and sewer problems persist, but relief is in sight. “Fayette Alliance has supported the sanitary user fee and the storm water fee so the government could raise money to fix this seemingly intractable problem.” Van Nagell says that in some neighborhoods there is vacant or underutilized land. “We don’t want to support anything that would undermine the character of an established neighborhood. But we want to encourage growth if it’s done appropriately because it can improve property values in that neighborhood.” Fayette Alliance, van Nagell says, doesn’t take positions on individual and specific neighborhood issues. Instead, the organization takes stands on broader, countywide issues like rezoning ordinances or the comprehension plan. Don Robinson, chair of the Fayette Alliance board of directors, owns Winter Quarter Farm in southwest Fayette County. He’s been involved in various land issues since the mid-’90s. “I want to protect my ‘factory floor,’” as he puts it. The greatest threat to the region, Robinson says, is “our mindset, our usual way of development. We take the nearest farm or get options on land and just spread on out. I think the greatest threat is not thinking in a different way, frankly.” Robinson added, “We’ve been protected because we had very smart founders who created an urban service boundary in Lexington in 1958.” One reason Tom Poskin, president of Huntington National Bank, got involved in Fayette Alliance is because he believes if a community is thoughtful enough to create a master plan, then someone needs to monitor it to make sure it’s being followed. Does that make Poskin and others watchdogs? “No, I consider us advocates,” he said. “We certainly have to be aware – make sure we know what’s going on at city hall. Through our network of members, we do a wonderful job of keeping everyone informed.” And sometimes informed means reminding, such as recently when a group wanted a legal exemption to build a cell phone tower on a scenic byway in the rural area. Fayette Alliance is not necessarily against cell towers, but the organization maintains that the structures must be built in the right way, according to the law. Otherwise, land-use precedents may be established that could harm the community in the long term. “There are regulations to prohibit approval. But the next thing you know, the planning commission or zoning committee is voting on whether to allow a one-off exemption when clearly there’s a rule against such things,” Poskin said. “You have to go to meetings and remind them of that: ‘You made these rules; now follow them.’” Poskin wants to prevent “the ball from rolling too far” before the community hears about an issue. Email blasts and other new media tools sound the alarm. Along with Poskin and Robinson, van Nagell believes that healthy, rural landscapes that are economically viable, along with a healthy, dynamic urban landscape, “creates the best of both worlds.”
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s of early December, this year’s GoodGiving Guide Challenge had already surpassed last year’s total of $204,000. This year’s campaign, the second such initiative, has raised $219,051 from 2,456 gifts, as of press time on Dec. 7. Launched as a partnership between Smiley Pete Publishing, this magazine’s parent company, and Blue Grass Community Foundation, the project is designed to make donating to local and area non-profits easier, and to encourage more members of the under-35 community to get into the habit of giving to community organizations. This year, there are 68 local non-profits included in the challenge (from Lexington and the surrounding counties), up from 58 last year. There’s also a much loftier goal: $400,000. The GoodGiving campaign, which also included a printed publication with information about all of the participating organizations, will remain open until Dec. 31, when it will close for the season. In the following pages, we have condensed the basic information about all 68 non-profits, with an update (as of press time) about the amount each has raised thus far. If you haven’t already done so (or if you already have and want to again), please visit www.goodgivingguide.net to learn about these 68 meaningful organizations that serve many facets of the community, and hopefully to give a monetary gift to your favorite (there are also incentive packages available to those who give $50 or more).
Upcoming Challenges Knight $30,000 Match Challenge. Dec. 17. All individual donations, from $10 to $1,000, are eligible for a 50 cent match on every dollar spent. This matching grant challenge is made possible through the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has a long history of partnering on community projects with Blue Grass Community Foundation. The challenge will run from noon to midnight, or until the matching money runs out.
Good Foods Market & Cafe Challenge. Dec. 19. Good Foods Market & Cafe (455 Southland Dr.) will donate 25 percent of all sales in its cafe to the non-profit with the most unique donors between 8 a.m. Dec. 17 and 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 23.
The Salomon & Company Repeat Donor Challenge. Dec. 24 – Dec. 31. One of the 68 participating non-profits will receive a grant of $1,000 for the most 2012 repeat donors making an additional gift of $25 or more from 8 a.m. Dec. 24 to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31.
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Animals The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation www.khpfoundation.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,165 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 25 Founded in 1985, the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation supports the work of the park by providing operating support and funding for special projects and educational programs. Foundation funding helps care for the park’s horses, build and renovate its facilities, and support museum exhibitions and educational outreach. Paris Animal Welfare Society, Inc. (P.A.W.S.) www.pawspets.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $6,671 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 85 P.A.W.S. provides shelter and care for the homeless companion animals in Paris and Bourbon County, including strays and animals surrendered by their owners. Their shelter cares for nearly 2,000 animals each year, and the organization places over 90 percent of the dogs they receive. Woodford Humane Society www.woodfordhumane.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,300 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 19 The Woodford Humane Society’s mission is to promote the well-being of animals through SAVE: Spay/Neuter, Adopt, Volunteer and Educate. The organization has welcomed thousands of animals since 1975 and strives to find good, loving homes for all of them. Since 2007, Woodford Humane Society has placed 90 percent of their animals.
sons, after-school group classes and summer camps. In 2011, the organization worked with students from all 12 area middle schools, all five Fayette County high schools and 20 local elementary schools. Historic Paris-Bourbon County/Hopewell Museum www.hopewellmuseum.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,980 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 28 The HPBC/Hopewell Museum collects the artifacts, tells the stories and preserves the places and spaces of Bourbon County and central Kentucky through exhibits and publications. Students come for art workshops in the community classroom, which also serves as a place for art exhibits from area schools. Institute 193 www.institute193.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,595 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 20 Institute 193 is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to advancing the careers of contemporary Southern artists and enriching the cultural landscape of central Kentucky. In the past three years, Institute 193 has staged 17 exhibitions in its Lexington gallery space, and exported the work of Southern artists to Dallas, Atlanta, New York and Paris, France.
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Lexington Ballet Company www.lexingtonballet.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,825 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 25 The Lexington Ballet Company, located in the heart of downtown Lexington, has been a 501(c)3 arts organization since 1975. The organization’s dancers bring free, interactive demonstrations to Title I schools in Fayette, Rowan and Elliot counties, and human services charities receive free tickets to daytime performances.
Actors Guild of Lexington www.actors-guild.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $449 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 13 For 29 years, Actors Guild of Lexington has been a leader in the cultural community of central Kentucky by producing quality, professional theatre that illuminates and examines the common humanity in all of us. Many AGL productions are regional premiers.
Lexington Children’s Theatre www.lctonstage.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,420 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 21 Lexington Children’s Theatre is a fully professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the intellectual and cultural enrichment of young people. Founded in 1938, LCT is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters for young audiences in the nation.
The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky www.uky.edu/artmuseum Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,625 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 20 The Art Museum is the region’s premier museum, bringing world-class art exhibitions from across the globe and showcasing objects that would not otherwise be seen in the Bluegrass. They provide instruction and interpretation, lectures, monthly family events, and opportunities for life-long learning. The organization also provides a rare museum experience for about 9,000 students, aged K – 12, annually.
Lexington History Museum www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $775 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 9 The Lexington History Museum engages all people in the discovery and interpretation of the history of Lexington and the Bluegrass Region, and serves as the first stop in learning the history of the community before visiting the various house museums and other local venues.
Central Music Academy, Inc. www.centralmusicacademy.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $805 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 13 Central Music Academy provides free musical training to financially disadvantaged children in downtown Lexington. Since 2005, CMA’s instructors have taught more than 475 students in private music les-
Lexington Philharmonic www.lexphil.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $6,365 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 67 LexPhil presents over 100 concerts and educational programs annually. The organization’s programs reach 25,000 students, delivering one-on-one instruction, ensemble and full orchestra performances. LexPhil offers programming that connects listeners to the strong tradition of classical music while investing in living works and planning for tomorrow.
Living Arts and Science Center www.lasclex.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $8,046 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 78 Living Arts and Science Center is a dynamic organization which, for over 44 years, has provided creative, unique educational experiences in the arts and sciences. Each year, the organization presents over 400 classes for ages 18 months to adults; interactive art and science exhibits; hands-on programs for thousands of Kentucky students; and a wealth of other educational opportunities.
Community Bluegrass Tomorrow (859) 277-9614 www.bluegrasstomorrow.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $505 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 13 Bluegrass Tomorrow enhances the quality of life in the 18-county Bluegrass Region by facilitating partnerships among public, private and corporate citizens by building a foundation of cooperation. A benchmark of the organization’s success is their new Bluegrass Higher Education Consortium, a collaboration between 12 universities to advance the region academically and economically. Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice www.peaceandjusticeky.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $985 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 22 Since 1983, Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice has built coalitions and partnerships, educated and advocated, and provided the tools that equip their members to take action for peace and justice. Thinking globally and working locally, the organization strives for a world that is more just, free from the scourge of war and more sustainable. Junior League of Lexington www.lexjrleague.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $220 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 3 As an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers, the Junior League of Lexington continues to identify, develop and assist other non-profits, addressing needs within the league’s outreach area. For 88 years, the Junior League of Lexington has been a founding contributor of several local agencies. Lexington Fairness www.lexfair.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $6,625 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 87 Lexington Fairness works to reduce bullying in central Kentucky schools through Project Speak Out. With nearly 30 certified trainers, Project Speak Out provides prevention resources to school staff. In addition, the organization focuses on providing a voice for the LGBT community, helping ensure that respect, fairness and equality are promoted in our region. Paris-Bourbon County YMCA www.parisbourbonymca.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $5,555 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 65
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The Paris-Bourbon County YMCA is a hub of resources and activity for their community. They serve all ages, economic levels and abilities. The Y is the nation’s leading non-profit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The organization provides financial assistance for those who cannot afford our regular fees. Seedleaf www.seedleaf.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,010 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 42 Seedleaf nourishes communities by growing, cooking, sharing and recycling food. With the help of volunteers and supporters, Seedleaf has been able to care for 16 gardens in Fayette County in 2012, and collect over 12,000 gallons of waste material from area kitchens for their compost program, among many other accomplishments. The Plantory www.plantory.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,411 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 10 The Plantory is a multi-tenant non-profit center that offers affordable workspace for non-profits and forprofits with social justice missions. Over 1,800 attendees used The Plantory for collaboration and social change last year. The organization works to strengthen the community of do-gooders in Lexington, ensuring that more can be done with fewer dollars. Urban League of Lexington www.ullexfay.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $310 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 7 The Urban League assists African Americans and disadvantaged citizens in the achievement of social and economic equality by focusing on youth development programs, affordable housing for low to moderateincome renters and homeowners, technology training, and advocacy. Their programs cover topics from financial literacy to gang violence prevention, college and career readiness, to entrepreneurship and technology.
Education Bluegrass Community and Technical College Foundation www.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/giving Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,005 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 22 BCTC Foundation stimulates voluntary financial assistance to provide a skilled workforce, prepare students to transfer for baccalaureate degrees, support economic vitality, and improve quality of life. The foundation helps see dreams through to fruition, such as the new BCTC campus on Newtown Pike, which will provide access to higher education in a part of Lexington where those opportunities are limited. The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning www.carnegiecenterlex.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,815 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 51 The Carnegie Center is a regionallyrespected leader in education outside the school systems, impacting the community with low-cost or free programming
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Christ the King School Continuing the Tradition, Looking to the Future
and providing scholarships to all in need. The organization’s award-winning tutoring program helps children improve their academic performance, while adults learn new job skills or improve their writing through workshops and events, and families enjoy programs that are educational and engaging. Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass www.cdcbg.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $825 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 10 The Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass provides early intervention and preschool services for children with and without disabilities ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The organization believes all children, with and without special needs, are unique individuals who develop at their own pace and need a supportive, challenging environment. FoodChain www.foodchainlex.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,980 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 39 FoodChain is re-imagining the local food economy by providing education and demonstration of cutting-edge, sustainable food production and processing in indoor urban spaces. The organization adds new energy to Lexington’s Northside by growing fresh food year-round using innovative techniques with the help of community members.
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International Book Project www.internationalbookproject.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,475 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 39 The International Book Project empowers communities by providing free and equal access to knowledge through books. IBP connects donors in the U.S. with its book-recipient partners in schools and libraries throughout the developing world and in areas of need in this country. Midway College www.midway.edu Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $285 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 3 As Kentucky’s only college for women and as a forerunner in coeducational adult accelerated learning, Midway College empowers undergraduate, graduate and professional students as leaders through a professionally oriented liberal arts education. Midway College is celebrating its 165th anniversary this year and has reached an enrollment of 2,400 students. New Opportunity School for Women www.noswf.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,420 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 23 The organization’s mission is to improve the financial, educational and personal circumstances of lowincome, middle-aged women in the Appalachian region. Twice a year women spend three weeks in a residential program participating in classes on selfesteem, computer basics, leadership development, basic math, domestic violence awareness, public speaking, advanced education preparation and other job skills. Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence www.prichardcommittee.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $19,617
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Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 204 The Prichard Committee provides an independent citizens’ voice advocating for improved education for all Kentuckians. The organization does this primarily by keeping the public, elected officials and educators informed about leading education issues; conducting research; analyzing education issues and recommending improvements; speaking out for better education; and engaging parents, civic and business leaders in efforts to improve Kentucky’s schools. The Race for Education, Starting Gate Program www.starting-gate.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $4,310 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 20 The Starting Gate is a college readiness and literacy program designed to engage middle school youth. The organization introduces study skills, post secondary preparation, and imparts the value of continued education. Outcomes of their program include improved GPAs, increased school attendance and a reduced likelihood of involvement in negative pastimes. Reading Camp www.readingcamprocks.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,045 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 31 Reading Camp offers intensive remedial literacy instruction to low-income, struggling second to fourth graders in central Kentucky through day and overnight summer camps. The organization immerses each child in a creative, text-rich environment with encouraging mentors who help each camper learn to read and love to learn. Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Inc. www.vips.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $380 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 9 Visually Impaired Preschool Services was the first and continues to be the only agency in Kentucky dedicated to meeting the early intervention needs of young children with visual impairments. Take away vision and you take away a baby’s motivation to move and learn. Teachers travel to each child’s home, showing parents how to help their baby roll over, sit up and crawl. Win the War! Against Violence www.winthewarky.us Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,260 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 6 The organization’s mission is to help substantially reduce violence through education. Their special focus is on youth violence, and they teach the power of a youth’s unique identity, the good principles in life and how to apply them. All educational initiatives are free to schools and youth groups.
Environment Bluegrass PRIDE www.bgpride.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,125 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 21 Bluegrass PRIDE helps people in central Kentucky understand how to make simple changes that can have a big impact on our local environment. For 11 years, Bluegrass PRIDE has been the only organization
in central Kentucky whose work is devoted entirely to environmental education, outreach and the practices that lead to more sustainable communities. Nature Conservancy of the Kentucky www.nature.org/kentucky Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,465 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 15 Since opening its doors in Kentucky in 1975, the Nature Conservancy of Kentucky has protected over 40,000 acres of diverse habitat throughout the state, including more than 8,000 acres by direct ownership and 6,500 acres by conservation easements. They have also helped to conserve more than 100,000 acres of additional lands and waters throughout Kentucky in partnership with corporations, government agencies, conservation organizations and private landowners.
Health AVOL www.avolky.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,152 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 26 AVOL (AIDS Volunteers, Inc.) has been on the front lines of HIV/AIDS in Kentucky for 25 years. The organization collaborates with communities to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and empower those affected. AVOL serves over 550 families living with HIV/AIDS in 72 counties in central and eastern Kentucky. AVOL provides assistance with housing, utilities and other important supportive services. Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center www.bluegrassrapecrisis.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $5,678 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 97 As the first rape crisis center in Kentucky and one of the first in the nation, Bluegrass Rape Crisis Center has been partnering with communities all over the region for nearly 40 years. The organization provides comprehensive services to victims and their families which include a 24-hour crisis line, crisis intervention counseling, legal/medical advocacy and psychotherapy. Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital www.cardinalhill.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $525 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 4 Cardinal Hill is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Lexington that is able to provide acute physical rehabilitation services to patients of any age, from birth to over 100 years old. The organization helps children and adults with disabilities achieve maximum independence by providing “benchmark” services in physical rehabilitation. They reach more than 9,000 clients annually from nearly every county in Kentucky. Friedell Committee for Health System Transformation www.friedellcommittee.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $5,800 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 64 The Friedell Committee provides an independent citizen’s voice advocating for an effective, coordinated, accountable health system to improve the health of all Kentuckians. For each of the committee’s projects, they identify local organizations that can serve as models and incubators for their recommendations.
Hospice of the Bluegrass www.hospicebg.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $4,022 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 91 Hospice of the Bluegrass provides quality end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families using a comprehensive spectrum of care – from palliative outpatient services to in-home medical services to family and community support. Hospice is not just for the last days of life; it is for the last phase of life. Hospice focuses on quality of life when quantity is limited. The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. www.lexingtonfoundation.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $175 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 5 Founded in 2004, The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc.’s philanthropic mission is to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. Their vision is to become a leading source of funding and information to dramatically reduce the incidence and suffering from cancer. Annually, LCF accepts grant requests from qualifying cancer organizations. Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation www.saintjosephfoundation.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $125 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 3 Established in 1989, the foundation assists the health-care professionals of Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine RJ Corman Ambulatory Care Center by raising funds for innovative programs and projects that enrich the health of patients, family and community in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. Shoulder to Shoulder Global www.stsglobal.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $7,795 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 104 Shoulder to Shoulder Global is a University of Kentucky and community partners’ organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in resource-limited communities through an integrated approach to health, education, environment and economic development. Over the past five years, their health center in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, has provided 30,000 medical consultations and 20,000 dental consultations.
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Central Kentucky Radio Eye www.radioeye.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,170 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 28 For 22 years, Central Kentucky Radio Eye has been providing access to the written word to people who cannot read for themselves (whether due to visual or physical impairment or another disability). The organization is a radio-reading service, providing the reading of printed news and information to blind and print-impaired listeners all across Kentucky. Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass www.kykids.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,405 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 17 The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass coordinates the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse cases across 17 central Kentucky counties. Since 1994, thousands of courageous children have discovered a safe place to share their story and learn to trust again. All services are provided in a nurturing, friendly and safe environment at no cost to a child’s family. Chrysalis House www.chrysalishouse.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $5,066 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 43 Chrysalis House is Kentucky’s oldest and largest licensed substance abuse treatment program for women, serving over 200 women and children each year. The organization specializes in the treatment of pregnant and postpartum women and their families, allowing mothers to keep their newborns and toddlers with them while in treatment. By providing credit counseling, budgeting, housing and other services, Chrysalis House promotes self-sufficiency and long-term sobriety. Clark County Community Services www.clarkcountycommunityservices.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $671 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 8 The mission of Clark County Community Services is to be a “one stop” center for families in crisis. It’s a place where families can receive help with rent, utilities, food and clothing. The organization has been in Winchester for over 35 years and serves over 1,000 families a month. Community Action Council www.commaction.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,625 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 32 The Community Action Council targets the causes and effects of poverty for families they serve. The organization combats poverty by providing the support and opportunities necessary to work toward self-sufficiency. In the past year, they served 15,880 families in the local community, including 1,795 children with high-quality early education.
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Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 78 Faith Feeds | GleanKY seeks to alleviate hunger in Kentucky by gleaning, that is, collecting, excess produce that would otherwise go to waste and arranging for the delivery of that produce to people in need. The fresh fruit and vegetables are donated by farmers, orchard owners, individual growers and others. In three years, the organization has saved over 145,000 pounds of food. God’s Pantry Food Bank www.godspantry.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $12,485 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 97 God’s Pantry Food Bank distributes food to thousands of hungry families in 50 counties located in central and eastern Kentucky, through a network of more than 275 smaller organizations. Last year, God’s Pantry distributed 22.8 million pounds of food to people who otherwise would go hungry, seven million of which was fresh produce. The organization is able to feed at least 211,000 Kentuckians annually. Hope Center www.hopectr.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $10,510 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 26 The Hope Center not only helps get those who are homeless off the street, the organization also empowers them with the tools they need to stay off the street by providing services for recovery, mental health, health services, social services, mobile outreach, employment and affordable housing. By addressing the root cause of their homelessness their clients are able to transition from the Hope Center and back into our community. ITNBluegrass, Inc. www.ITNBluegrass.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,370 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 20 ITNBluegrass offers people who have given up or limited their driving another way to stay active and independent. The organization’s services deliver safe, affordable, 24/7 automobile transportation to people ages 60-plus and adults with visual impairments anywhere in Fayette and northern Jessamine Counties. They deliver about 600 rides a month, and on Sept. 1 delivered their 20,000th ride. Kentucky Equal Justice Center www.kyequaljustice.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $7,990 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 44 Kentucky Equal Justice Center is a public interest watch dog and advocate. The organization’s dedicated attorneys and volunteers don’t just do cases, they work for change – in health care, consumer, employment law and more – and to ensure equal access to justice and opportunity. Kentucky Refugee Ministries, Inc. www.kyrm.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $7,705 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 47 Kentucky Refugee Ministries helps refugees who have escaped from war, violence, persecution, torture and ethnic cleansing by offering basic resettlement services including housing, access to social services, medical screenings, cultural orientation and employment services. Currently, most resettled refugees have fled from the home countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Bhutan.
Lexington Rescue Mission www.lexingtonrescue.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $4,551 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 47 Lexington Rescue Mission strives to meet the basic physical needs of the broken, the vulnerable and the poor by feeding and clothing those in need, caring for the sick at their health clinic and providing emergency financial assistance to families facing homelessness. The organization also addresses people’s deeper needs by teaching life skills, helping the unemployed find work and providing safe, supportive housing. The Lighthouse Ministries www.lighthouseministries.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,735 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 21 The Lighthouse Ministries, Inc. serves a free hot lunch Monday through Saturday and the last Sunday of the month – 40,000 meals annually. With their expansion, they will be able to serve about 80,000 meals annually. The organization also offers discipleship, education and recovery training, one on one counseling and group therapy. NAMI Lexington www.namilex.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,300 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 19 NAMI Lexington provides assistance to families, caregivers and individuals who live with a serious and persistent mental illness. The organization directly serves central Kentucky and partners to serve communities across the commonwealth. They offer free advocacy, education, outreach and support programs and special events designed to raise community awareness and reduce stigma around mental health issues. New Life Homeless Day Center www.lexlf.org/new-life-day-center Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $875 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 12 The New Life Day Center opened in December 2011 to serve as a connecting point to needed services for those that are homeless or in need of assistance to escape from the streets. Since opening, the organization has served more than 800 individuals – men, women, veterans, immigrants and refugees, ranging in age from 18 to 75. Race Track Chaplaincy of America www.rtcanational.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $585 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 6 The backside of a horse racetrack can be a hard and dangerous place. For the past 40 years, RTCA has been ministering in the backstretch, providing church services, Bibles and devotionals, food and clothing, pastoral counseling, family recreation, and so much more. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass www.rmhclexington.com Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,275 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 20 For the last 28 years, the Ronald McDonald House has provided a “home away from home” for over 25,000 families with children who are receiving medical care in the Lexington area. The organization supports these families coping with the stress, fear and confusion that come with dealing with a child’s medical crisis.
Sunflower Kids www.sunflowerkids.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $755 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 11 When a parent cannot be alone with his or her child because of a history of abuse or neglect, or when there’s a history of domestic violence and threat of harm to one parent by the other, Sunflower Kids provides supervised visitation and safe exchange services. Since 2008 the organization has provided over 5,100 hours of supervised visitation. The Nest www.thenestlexington.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,830 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 26 The Nest – Center for Women, Children and Families promotes healing, stability and the well-being of children and families. The organization does this through four programs: Self-Help Parenting, Domestic Violence Counseling, Crisis Care and Child Care. From children to grandparents, these four programs work together to offer the nurturing support individuals and families need to become stable, selfsufficient citizens.
Youth Blue Grass Council, Boys Scouts of America www.bgbsa.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $140 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 3 The Blue Grass Council’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations. CASA of Lexington www.lexingtoncasa.com Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $3,820 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 105 Through the power of volunteer advocacy, CASA of Lexington works to ensure that all victims of child abuse and neglect are given a chance to thrive in a safe, permanent home. CASA’s trained and supervised volunteers provide an independent voice for children, one child at a time, by speaking for their best interests in the family court system. Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra www.ckyo.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $2,380 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 31 Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras is one of the oldest independently chartered youth orchestras in the United States, now in its 65th season. The purpose of CKYO is to foster, in cooperation with public and private schools, quality musical opportunities for talented young musicians in the central Kentucky region and provide affordable, family-friendly concerts to the community. Girls on the Run Lexington www.gotrlexington.org Funds raised as of Dec. 7: $1,321 Number of gifts as of Dec. 7: 32 Girls on the Run inspires girls, ages third through eighth grade, to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
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hen the weather gets cold and deciduous plants have lost their leaves, it’s easy to appreciate some evergreen presence in the garden. While groundcover plants that keep their leaves all winter don’t have the weight of an evergreen shrub, they nonetheless add color and softness to an otherwise rather bleak landscape. The most commonly seen evergreen groundcovers are English ivy (Hedera helix), periwinkle (Vinca minor), wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei) and Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis). All are exotics, all are perhaps a little uninteresting because they’re so commonplace, and all are invading our natural areas, displacing native plants. These groundcovers also tend to require a lot of work to keep them within bounds and, with ivy and wintercreeper, to keep them from climbing into trees. Remember that phrases like “spreads rapidly” and “grows anywhere” are clues that the plant is quite likely to be a problem later. I know we can do better. I’ll start with some native evergreen plants that can be used as groundcovers and then also note a few non-natives that do not seem to be invasive.
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PHOTO FURNISHED There are so many excellent cultivars of coral bells (Heuchera villosa and H. americana) that retain their colorful leaves over the winter. Their tiny blooms, held on long slender stalks in late spring to early summer, can be pretty enough but it’s really the foliage that’s the big draw, with leaf colors ranging from lime green through deep purple. Some cultivars prefer the shade while others will do fine in the sun, so be careful to select varieties that are suitable to your site. Even those that are okay with some sun do best with consistent moisture. Plant in a mass to form an attractive groundcover. Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) has lance-shaped dark green fronds 12 to 18 inches tall, borne in slowly spreading clumps that expand to form soft, irregular masses. Give it light to deep shade and it will be quite drought tolerant once established, even thriving beneath trees with aggressive root systems such as beeches and river birches. Our native Allegheny pachysandra (Pachysandra procumbens) spreads slowly, is tolerant of conditions from light to deep shade, and is soil pH adaptable. Its large, sharply toothed leaves are borne on 8 to 10 inch tall stems. The leaves are medium to dark green throughout the growing season and become mottled or bronzy green in the winter. In the spring you will enjoy clusters of tiny pinkish-white, pleasantly fragrant flowers. For showy spring bloom, you’ll love creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera). Evergreen foliage hugs the ground all winter, creating a dense mat, and then comes alive in early May with pale lavender flowers. Cultivar blooms range from deep pink to purple. Full sun to part shade. Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) is evergreen in mild winters. In the spring, dense white spires are held above the handsome foliage which is suggestive of maple leaves. Foamflower will naturalize and can be planted in a mass to create an attractive groundcover. These plants have become very popular and there are many cultivars available with gorgeous patterning on the leaves. Give them morning sun and afternoon shade, and keep the soil moist until they are well established.
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We need to be careful about using non-native plants in our gardens since they may escape to our natural areas. It is discouraging to see commonly used groundcovers and shrubs like burning bush, honeysuckle and barberry in the woods. Also,
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remember that native plants have a nurturing relationship with our local ecosystem. Non-natives are outsiders that cannot contribute in this way. That being said, here are three non-native evergreen groundcovers that seem to know their place. Angelina stonecrop (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’) is an attractive evergreen groundcover for sunny areas with poor, dry soil, forming a trailing mat of succulent golden-yellow leaves. Clusters of yellow starry flowers appear during the summer. When planted in containers or on a wall, it develops a beautiful cascading habit. Plants may be pruned back at any time if they get too large. Foliage sometimes develops beautiful amber tones in the autumn and winter. Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) is quite a fabulous plant, with large, palmate evergreen leaves and cup-shaped, rose-like, often nodding blooms that appear in late winter, sometimes even in the snow. When massed, they make an excellent groundcover. Leaves, stems and roots are poisonous. Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) has large, glossy green leaves that form bold rosettes. The magenta flower clusters are pretty spring accents. Bergenia needs full to partial shade and regular watering, especially in extreme heat. After a hard winter, the old leaves will likely look a bit ratty and are best removed. Groundcovers can be more than just filler. If you use interesting and less expected plants in this role, they will add texture, color and a touch of the unusual to your gardens. And, if they were evergreen, you would be enjoying them right now.
Ann Bowe offers creative landscape design and installation, with a deep interest in beautiful native plants. She can be reached at (859) 278-0069, or by email at annbowe@annbowedesigns.com.
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Abby Laub Abby Laub is a freelance writer and photographer who lives with her husband, Jeff, and mutt, Murfie, and loves staying active.
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January Events Calendar Alyson S. Highsmith’s "Celebration Self-Portrait" will be featured in the “NUDE” exhibit.
NUDE: Self and Others Jan. 11 - Mar. 3. Lexington Art League has been hosting the “NUDE” exhibition for 27 years. As the focus of the organization has shifted to representing contemporary art trends, the content of this show has also evolved accordingly. Opening preview party 6 p.m. Jan. 11. Normal gallery Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 1 - 4 p.m. Sat. - Sun. Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. (859) 254-7024. www.lexingtonartleague.com.
One World Film Festival “Sing Your Song” Jan 21. In commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, One World Film Festival continues a new annual tradition of a free community film screening. This year’s selection is a documentary about singer/actor Harry Belafonte's involvement with the Civil Rights movement. 2 p.m. Kentucky Theater, 214 E. Main St. www.owfflex.org/mlk2013.
Seen by Systems / Transmodrification Through Jan. 4. Champaign, Ill., artist Benjamin Grosser will present “Seen by Systems,” consisting of two interactive installations, “Speed of Reality” and “Variable Mirror,” while Nathaniel Hendrickson will present “Transmodrification,” the second installment of an ongoing series dealing with the deconstruction and reiteration of the events that shape and govern the underlying structures of our era. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Land of Tomorrow Gallery, 527 E. Third St. (859) 7715381. www.landoftomorrow.org.
Kentucky Reflections. Through Jan. 11. John G. Irvin Art Gallery at Central Bank presents "Kentucky Reflections" by artist Joe Schum. The collection is displayed on floors 2 and 3 and may be viewed during normal business hours Mon. - Fri. Central Bank, 300 W. Vine St. (859) 253-6346.
Enrique Gonzalez, University of Kentucky fiber professor Arturo A. Sandoval, co-founder of Lexington Fashion Collaborative Soreyda Benedit-Begley, internationally noted painter and sculptor Pedro Roque, noted painter and sculptor Adan Utrera and more. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 1 - 5 p.m. Sat. Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St. (859) 280-2201. www.lexingtonlyric.com.
tance of reusing and recycling materials and will provide an inspiring example of creative thought and innovation through repurposing materials. The exhibit will be interactive and visiting field trip groups will create their own art details that will be added to the exhibit, allowing it to evolve over time. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (859) 252-5222.
La Pasion del Arte Latino. Through Jan. 12. “La Pasion Latina del Art” (The Passion of Latino Art) exhibit contains regional Latino artists who have combined their talents to celebrate Latino culture through the arts. Exhibiting artists include professional painter
Cardboard Creations. Jan. 6 - Feb. 8. This interactive exhibit of art made from recycled and repurposed materials will present innovative works of art created of recyclable paper and cardboard by area artists. These cardboard structures will emphasize the impor-
The Thirteen. Jan. 16 - Feb. 15. “The Thirteen” revolves around the lives of 13 black women who were violently murdered in Kentucky during the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition features original poetry and mixed-media memorials by poet and multidiscipli-
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nary artist Bianca Spriggs and photographer and filmmaker by Angel Clark. 12 - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri. Morlan Gallery, 300 N. Broadway. (859) 233-8142. Holiday Group Exhibition. Through Feb. 3. From beautiful large-scale oil paintings to whimsical hand carved and painted Kentucky folk art tree ornaments, this Ann Tower Gallery exhibit is geared toward holiday shoppers of any sized pocketbook. The exhibit features an impressive variety of paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, ceramics and folk art. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Sat.; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. (859) 425-1188. www.anntowergallery.com.
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You Do This. Through Feb. 9. “You Do This” is a contemporary group show consisting of large-scale community art projects organized by citizensCREATE!. citizensCREATE! arranges canvases and different media at festivals and other events, allowing and encouraging passers-by to participate. The pieces that result are beautiful, coherent artworks created 100 percent by random people of all ages, races and cultural backgrounds who add their bit to the work. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; 1 - 5 p.m. Sat. Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. Third St. (859) 280-2201. www.lexingtonlyric.com.
LITERATURE & FILM Ears Story Hour. Saturdays. A weekly book reading for kids of all ages. 11 a.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. (859) 276-0494. Teen Howl Poetry Series. Jan. 3. This monthly series is geared to provide a literary open-mic platform for the under-21 crowd. Taking place on the first Thursday of every month, each event features several performers as well as an open mic. 6 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. (859) 276-0494. Poetry Reading with Leigh Anne Hornfeldt and Teniece Durrant Delgado. Jan. 5. The emerging poets will read from and sign from their respective books “East Main Aviary” and “Burden of Solace.” 2 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. (859) 2760494. Janet Holloway: “A Willful Child: A Story of
Betrayals and Beginnings.” Jan. 12. The debut novel from Janet Steele Holloway, founder of the local organization Women Leading Kentucky, is a memoir that recalls the ups and downs of growing up in rural West Virginia. 2 p.m. Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. (859) 276-0494. Brown Bag Book Discussion. Thursdays, Jan. 17 - Mar. 7. An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy or check out the selected works from the library. Contact CCLL1@carnegiecenterlex.org for an updated reading list. 12 - 1 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175. Monthly Book Discussion. Jan. 23 - May 22. On the fourth Wednesday of every month, the Carnegie Center will host a discussion of contemporary and classic novels and nonfiction chosen by the group. For current selections or more information, contact Alan at church11@ webtv.net. 5:30 - 7 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175.
Nita Clarke: “The Mint Julep Trilogy.” Jan. 26. “The Mint Julep Trilogy” follows the LaPierre family through history starting in the bayous of Louisiana and ending in Lexington, Ky. Local author Nita Clarke will be signing “Mint Julep (Day One),” “The Continuing Saga of the LaPierre Family (Mint Julep Day Two)” and “Adieu, Miss Gracie, Au Revior (Mint Julep Day Three).” 2 p.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington green Circle. (859) 273-2911. www.josephbeth.com.
HEALTH & FITNESS Learn to Dance Swing Dance with the Hepcats. Mondays, Jan. 14 - Apr. 15. Learn to swing dance with the Hepcats’ award-winning instructors. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes offered. No partner required. 7 - 9 p.m. Adath Israel Temple, multipurpose room. 124 N. Ashland Ave. (859) 420-2426. www.luv2swingdance.com.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee Ceremony. Jan. 24. The Carnegie Center has created a Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame to honor 200 years of writers in the state, and the public is invited to the Hall of Fame's first induction ceremony. Out of more than 200 nominations received, the Carnegie Center committees have selected 14 finalists. Six writers will be selected as inaugural members of the Hall of Fame, and their names will be announced at the ceremony. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175.
French Lessons. Jan 7 - Mar. 27. The Carnegie Center will offer French lessons to various levels of proficiency. Call the center or e-mail the instructor, Monique, at moniqueroman1@gmail.com for a full list of classes and schedules. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175. Free Writing Group. Fridays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 29. Writers of nonfiction (including memoir), fiction and poetry are encouraged without criticism. The witty and insightful book “Writing Down The Bones” by Natalie
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Goldberg is suggested reading, but not required. 12 1:30 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175. Seniors Writing Group. Fridays, Jan. 11 - Mar. 29. Organized by Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, this course features in-class writing exercises; feedback for family stories, memoirs, poems and stories; tips for reading and publishing work; and lively conversation and fellowship. 10 - 11:30 a.m. Lexington Senior Center, 1530 Nicholasville Rd. (859) 254-4175. Writing Poetry with Frank X.Walker. Wednesdays, Jan. 16 - Feb. 20. Author and Affrilachian poet Frank X Walker will help participants imagine new ways to express themselves. Walker is the editor of two anthologies and author of six collections, including the forthcoming “Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers.” 6 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington green Circle. (859) 273-2911. www.josephbeth.com. Spanish Lessons. Jan. 15 - Mar. 28. The Carnegie Center will offer evening Spanish lessons to various levels of proficiency. Call the center for a full list of classes and schedules. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175. Photoshop Basics. Jan. 28, Feb. 4. Participants will use Adobe Photoshop CS4 to improve lighting in photographs, edit and retouch images, and create original artwork. Students will leave this class with a firm understanding of the basic tools and processes of Photoshop. Basic computer skills required. 5:30 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175.
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English & Literacy for Adults. Tuesdays, Jan 29 Apr. 23. Free adult ESL classes. All students (beginning to advanced) are welcome. Registration is required; the first 15 students will also be enrolled in a one-on-one English tutoring program. 5 p.m. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 215 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175.
PERFORMANCE Broadway Live: “Ballroom With a Twist.” Jan. 4 - 6. Conceived and choreographed by Louis Van Amstel from “Dancing with the Stars,” this critically acclaimed production is highlighted by stunning costumes, music and performances by “Dancing With The Stars” pros, and "So You Think You Can Dance" and "American Idol" finalists. 8 p.m. Fri. - Sun.; 2 p.m. matinee Sat. - Sun. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com. Lexington Philharmonic Family Series: “Two By Seuss.” Jan. 13. Featuring music from Dr. Seuss' beloved “Green Eggs and Ham” and “Gerald McBoing Boing.” 3 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. Studio Players: “Southern Comforts.” Jan. 10 27. A taciturn New Jersey widower and a vivacious grandmother from Tennessee find what they least expect – a second chance at love. Their funny, awkward and enchanting romance is filled with sweet surprise and unpredictable tribulation. 8 p.m. opening night, Fri. and Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. Studio Players Carriage House, 154 Bell Ct. (859) 257-4929. www.studioplayers.org.
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“STOMP.” Jan. 16 - 17. The eight-member, international troupe fueling “STOMP” uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to create critically acclaimed, rhythm-based performance art. 8 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Ky. www.ekucenter.com tadoo lounge session with Warren Byrom. Jan. 17. Smiley Pete Publishing presents the tadoo lounge, a free all-ages, monthly community event in support of Smiley Pete’s Arts & Culture website, tadoo.com. January’s event features Warren Byrom, whose New Orleansinspired pop ballads create a mythic landscape full of heartache and wonder. 6 - 8 p.m. Smiley Pete Offices, 434 Old Vine St. (859) 266-6537. www.tadoo.com. New Century Chamber Orchestra. Jan. 18. This performance by San Francisco’s premiere conductor-less ensemble is led by music director and world-renowned violin soloist and chamber musician Nadja SalernoSonnenberg. 8 p.m. Norton Center for the Arts, 600 W. Walnut St. Danville, Ky. www.nortoncenter.com. SisterSound Concert: In Our Element. Jan. 19. The winter concert of central Kentucky’s premier nonaudition women’s chorus features songs about the elements of snow, fireworks and healing river. 12 - 2 p.m. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, 3900 Rapid Run Dr. (813)833-3608. Chamber Players of Central Kentucky. Jan. 20. This unique showcase for local talent is always a highlight of the Chamber Music Society of Lexington’s season. 3 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-4929. www.finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.
Actors Guild of Lexington: “RED.” Jan. 24 Feb. 3. Master abstract expressionist Mark Rothko has just landed the biggest commission in the history of modern art: a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons Restaurant. In the two fascinating years that follow, Rothko works feverishly with his young assistant, Ken, in his studio on the Bowery. But when Ken gains the confidence to challenge him, Rothko faces the agonizing possibility that his crowning achievement could also become his undoing. 8 p.m. opening night, Fri. - Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. South Elkhorn Theatre, 4383 Old Harrodsburg Rd. (859) 309-1909. www.actors-guild.org.
Lexington Children’s Theatre: “Why Mosquitoes Buzz.” Jan. 27 - Feb. 3. In this African folk tale, learn what happens when a mosquito’s loud mouth causes a great jungle catastrophe. 2 p.m. Sun.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sat. LCT at Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W. Short St. (859) 254-4546.
Black Jacket Symphony: “Abbey Road.” Jan. 25. The Black Jacket Symphony returns to Lexington to perform The Beatles' “Abbey Road” live, note for note, sound for sound, exactly as it was on the record. Following the album and a brief intermisison, the group will return to stage to perform a greatest hits by The Beatles. 8 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. www.blackjacket symphony.com.
Broadway Live: “Catch Me If You Can.” Jan. 31 - Feb. 3. Based on the hit DreamWorks film and the true story that inspired it, “Catch Me If You Can” is the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical that tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a teenager who runs away from home in search of the glamorous life. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer - living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. 8 p.m. Thurs. - Sat.; 2 p.m. matinee Sat. - Sun. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com.
The Lexington Ballet: “Cinderella.” Jan. 26. The Lexington Ballet brings the timeless tale of Cinderella to life in a brand new production. Cinderella follows the rags-to-riches story of a young girl from a small village who is mistreated and forced to labor for her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. With the magical assistance of a fairy godmother and her helpers, Cinderella is given an opportunity to attend a royal ball thrown by the handsome prince. 8 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond, Ky. www.ekucenter.com.
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The Essence of Tango. Jan. 31. As part of the Lexington Philharmonic’s “Kicked Back Classics” series, this event will explore behind the scenes of Piazolla’s sultry tango opera, “Maria de Buenos Aires.” 7 p.m. Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. (859) 2250370. www.lexphil.org.
Shawn Colvin. Jan. 31. The volunteers of the Troubadour Concert Series present an evening with Grammy winning singer and songwriter Shawn Colvin, whose hits include “I Don’t Know Why” and “Sunny Came Home.” 7:30 p.m. Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St.
EVENTS Living Arts & Science Center Discover Night. Jan. 3. Participants will learn about the North and South Poles and the animals that find their home nearby by exploring the amazing wildlife of the Arctic and Antarctica, and making some art to take home. The event will feature a visual journey with guest wildlife photographer and explorer Tom Myers. 6 - 8 p.m. Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (859) 252-5222. Bluegrass Brawl. Jan. 4. Live mixed martial arts cage fighting. 6:30 p.m. Lexington Convention Center, 430 W. Vine St. www.bluegrassbrawlmma.com. OLLI at UK Open House and Registration. Jan. 15 (snow date Jan. 17). OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) is the University of Kentucky’s continued learning program for adults over the age of 50, featuring courses in history, visual arts, photography, languages, computers, exercise and unusual areas such as model railroading and flycasting. The spring open house offers interested individuals an opportunity to chat with Spring 2013 instructors, meet others with similar interests and enjoy refreshments. 1 - 3:30 p.m. 3150 Tates Creek Rd. www.mc.uky.edu/aging. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration. Jan. 21. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Freedom March departs from the Lexington Center on West Main Street at 10 a.m. (line-up starting at 9 a.m.). A commemorative program featuring Van Jones will follow the march, starting at 11 a.m. at Heritage Hall. 10 a.m. Lexington Center, 430 W. Vine St. Harlem Globetrotters. Jan. 19. The Globetrotters new world tour show puts the audience in charge. “You Write The Rules� lets the audience decide the new rule added to Globetrotters basketball – a rule that could affect the outcome of the game. Players are available for autographs and photographs following the game. 7 p.m. Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St.(859) 233-4567. www.rupparena.com. Big Easy Lofton, FlightTime Lang and the rest of the Harlem Globetrotters bring the “You Write the Rules� World Tour to Rupp on Jan. 19.
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Some coffee tips and tricks to warm you through the winter months BY MEGAN SMITH | HOMEMAKING COLUMNIST
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It wasn’t until the late 1400s that this coffee thing started revolutionizing the world’s social landscape. The shift came with the opening of the first coffeehouse. Early coffeehouses were elaborate, to say the least. Expensive furnishings, luxurious fabrics, tapestries and rugs beckoned patrons to lounge for hours. They were the sanctuary for artists and musicians, and a safe house for political discussions. Coffeehouses eventually spread into England with over 3,000 coffeehouses in England by the late 1600s. That bit in our history books about the Boston harbor incident of 1773 helped pave the way for coffee consumption in America. By the early 1900s America was consuming over half of the coffee produced in the world. Wherein the British honored “tea time” each day, Americans came to embrace the coffee break. The historical aspect, albeit fascinating, really wasn’t what sparked my interest in coffee this month. In fact, I have a confession to make. This homemaker that bakes more hours a week than watches TV doesn’t know how to brew a cup of coffee. Brewing a perfect cup, I have come to learn, is both far less complicated and far more complex than I had imagined. Yes, a drinkable cuppa joe is attainable with nothing more than a coffee pot and the correct ratio of grounds to water, but to brew a really great cup, it’ll take just a little more. It seems new methods for obtaining that morning jolt are continually coming on the scene. No doubt the drip method still proves most popular, but even the hype of the espresso machines in the ‘90s has now given way to new (and old) techniques like the Neapolitan Flip, Vacuum brewing and Turkish coffee all vying for the top spot of producing that “good to the last drop” cup.
Brewing Tips You might already know these tips for brewing the perfect cup, but maybe, like me, you are a brewing blockhead, too. • 2 Tablespoons of coffee grounds to 6 oz. of water is the recommended ratio for a good cup of coffee. If you prefer it stronger or weaker, adjust accordingly. • 195 to 205 degrees is the ideal water temperature for brewing or steeping a pot. • Use freshly roasted beans and wait to grind the beans at brewing time. • Adding a pinch of salt to the water prior to brewing is said to enhance the flavor and cut down on bitterness.
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In Midwest states, many locals drink egg coffee, and it really is as weird as it sounds. Although said to be Scandinavian in origin, egg coffee was likely an immigrant drink akin to the traditional Norwegian method of adding fish skin while boiling coffee. Both fish skin and egg have protein, which is said to help clarify the brew and remove bitterness.
Cold brewed coffee boasts being significantly less bitter and less acidic than its heated counterparts. With the absence of bitterness, deep flavors of chocolate, caramel and vanilla become apparent. You must usurp the utmost patience for this coffee-making method because it’ll be 24 hours before you enjoy a cup.
Ingredients: • 10 cups water • 1/2 cup coffee grounds • 1 egg • 1/4 cup water
Ingredients: • 1/3 cup ground coffee (medium-coarse grind is best) • Milk (optional)
Directions: Bring 10 cups of water in a kettle to a boil on the stovetop. Combine coffee grounds, egg and 1/4 cup water in a bowl. Add mixture to the boiled water. Boil 2 – 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of cold water. Strain and serve hot. (Taken from the Hendricks, Minn., town website, which also includes a Lutheran church-size recipe for the coffee.)
Directions: 1. In a jar, stir together coffee and 1 1/2 cups water. Cover and let rest at room temperature overnight or 12 hours. 2. Strain twice through a coffee filter, a finemesh sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth. In a tall glass filled with ice, mix equal parts coffee concentrate and water, or to taste. If desired, add milk. Yield: Two drinks (adapted from The New York Times)
Megan Smith With an entrepreneurial spirit, endless writing deadlines and three kids underfoot, Megan Smith has learned the fine art of spinning plates. Read her blog, Art of Homemaking, daily at www.homemaking101.com.
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