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Ann Bowe (“The Birds and the Bees,” page 7), owner of Ann Bowe Designs, designs and installs residential and commercial landscaping. Her backyard, full of native plants, is a magnet for birds and butterflies. Ann is chair of the Lexington Tree Board and on the board of the Lexington Chapter of Wild Ones. Andrew Brinkhorst (photography, “Playing to the House”) is a photographer located in Lexington. He is currently following his passion for documentary and street photography with a project exploring the music, art, and small business renaissance happening in the Lexington area. You can see more of his work or contact him through his website at andrewbrinkhorst. photoshelter.com. Candace Chaney (“Playing to the House,” page 18) is a freelance writer and critic with more than a decade’s experience covering arts and culture. A native of Eastern Kentucky and a poet by training, she is also completing her first fulllength poetry collection, entitled “Refinery.” Nora Chesnut, an intern at Smiley Pete Publishing this semester, graduated from Sewanee, University of the South, where she studied English and Women’s Studies. She plans to attend NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences this fall for Renaissance literature, and contributed to this month’s calendars (“Home and Garden Events,” page 14 and “tadoo List,” page 39). Ryan Filchak is an art history graduate student at the University of Kentucky who also works for the new City Gallery at the Downtown Arts Center. A digital assistant for tadoo.com, he contributes to our monthly arts and entertainment calendar (“tadoo List,” page 39). Sarah Jane Sanders (photography for “On Our Table,” “Drink of the Month” and “Playing to the House”) is a freelance food and editorial photographer based in Lexington. Her work can be seen in various publications such as Bravetart. com, Food & Wine’s blog, and Cake & Whiskey Magazine. Theresa Stanley (“On Our Table,” page 31 and “Drink of the Month,” page 37) has a passion for telling the story of makers and foodways. As contributing editor, producer, director and content creator, Theresa earned journalism chops in television, radio, international trade publications and digital media. Follow her at @ BourbonBellePR and find more spirited recipes on bourbonbellesociety.com. ss
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Today, trees, shrubs and wildowers all indigenous to Kentucky take up about half of her sprawling backyard — and the birds, bees, butteries and other local pollinators have followed. “When I was photographing butteries, I started to see the other little creatures and realized their beauty,â€? said Hall, who regularly posts photographs of her backyard ďŹ ndings on her blog “Celebrating the Ordinaryâ€? (www. bettyhallphotography.com). “I saw how crucial these insects are to survival,â€? Hall added. “I had no idea there were so many species of bees!â€?
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Located in her Idle Hour front yard, Beate Popkin’s certified Monarch Waystation features a host of native plants.
Jannine Baker is another Lexington gardener whose efforts have made her backyard more hospitable for a host of local pollinators. Baker, who works for the University of Kentucky’s plant pathology department, became interested in native plants and bird watching in the late ’90s and has turned her Gardenside home, front and back, into a showcase for both.
“We have gardened to get rid of life, spreading our insecticides and herbicides about us to create precisely the landscape we thought we wanted,” said Beate Popkin, president of the local chapter of Wild Ones, an organization that encourages landscaping with native plants to sustain pollinators and other wildlife.
“At first, I focused on just the plants, wanting my backyard to be like the woods,” she said. Initially planting native shrubs for privacy, she later added native wildflowers that attracted a new crop of insects and caterpillars.
In a recent effort, the local Wild Ones chapter joined hands with the Garden Club of Kentucky to launch a 2013 statewide campaign geared toward increasing the number of certified Monarch Waystations in Kentucky. These cultivated habitats support all pollinators, with a special focus on monarch butterflies – those iconic orange-and-black butterflies whose population has declined dramatically in recent years, due in part to the loss of native habitat and increased pesticide use.
Soon, she noticed that her yard had become a magnet for birds. “That was when I realized that it was the insects and caterpillars living on the natives that were making the magic,” said Baker, who has since identified more than 70 bird species in her yard. Indeed, pollinator gardens can introduce a certain degree of magic to our backyards. While Hall and Baker are part of a growing population of gardeners attuned to this “magic,” however, lots of modern-day gardeners gravitate toward gardening with plants from other parts of the world – plants that, unfortunately, do nothing to support our local ecosystem. We like plants that don’t attract insects. And when we do see insects, we assume they are all pests and look for effective ways to wipe them out.
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Photographer Betty Hall has outfitted her backyard with bee balm, coneflower and other Kentucky native plants. PHOTO BY BETTY HALL
Butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, hummingbirds, bats – our flowering plants and food crops rely on these critters for pollination, and they depend on us as well. Native insects, butterflies, and songbirds have evolved alongside these plants – native plants providing food for bees, other insects and caterpillars, which in turn provide food for birds. This inextricable interlinking is part of the ancient web of life, and it’s something where we can all make a difference, starting in our own backyards.
Monarch Waystations A Monarch Waystation is a pollinator garden providing spring-to-fall blooming native plants, with the addition of milkweed to provide the monarch caterpillar with its essential host plant. Preferred milkweed species for Central Kentucky include swamp, butterfly and common milkweeds.
Because pollinators need blooms from spring through fall, plant diversity is the key to a successful butterfly or pollinator garden. Baker’s garden is populated with native plants that include coneflower, bee balm, serviceberry and native viburnums, among others. One of her favorites is the royal catchfly, which she enjoys both for its intense red color and for the hummingbirds it attracts. The ideal pollinator garden will feature more than just flowers, however. “It’s important to provide a diversity of habitat elements,” said Hall. “Our small pond provides water for the birds and butterflies. A pond is not necessary, though – a birdbath would do just fine.” Hall also added rocks for perches, as well as bare, unmulched soil for ground nesting bees. A wood pile and some sitting logs provide shelter. And Hall and Baker are both very conscious that while their gardens imitate nature, they are still gardens. Neat bed edges, lightly mulched beds, pathways and garden art impose enough order to keep things beautiful to anyone’s eye.
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Lexington gardener Jannine Baker in her Gardenside backyard.
They both say that gardening with native plants gives them a feeling of kinship with the nature that is living alongside us – a sentiment Popkin can stand behind.
There are currently more than 60 certified Monarch Waystations in Lexington, located in backyards, schools, businesses and neighborhood thoroughfares. Visit monarchwatch. org/waystations/certify to learn how to certify your garden as a Monarch Waystation – you can order seed packets on this site or purchase them from a local garden center. The Lexington chapter of Wild Ones will host a Monarch Waystation Garden Tour on Saturday, July 11, showcasing 10 certified monarch waystations in the region that feature predominantly native plants. Visit the “Upcoming Home & Garden Events” section of this magazine for more information. ss
“It’s time to let life back into our gardens,” said Popkin, “its diversity, its movements, its surprises, its beauty.” ss
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Create your own backyard pollinator garden Pollinator Garden Tips: • Use primarily native plants. Pollinators have evolved alongside these plants; each relies upon the other. (Zinnias and sedum cultivars such as “Autumn Joy” are examples of non-native plants that work well for pollinator gardens in this area.)
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• Use only single flowered varieties. Some native plants have been bred to have larger, more complex flowers, which may appeal to the human eye, but they don’t work for pollinators. • Pollinators are attracted to a showy swath of color and fragrance, so plant each species in clusters of at least seven. • Be sure to purchase from garden centers whose growers do not use systemic insecticides or any other pesticides on their plants, which can kill the critters that rely on these plants for food. Ask about this before making your purchase. • Avoid butterfly bush, a popular non-native that has started spreading into our wild areas. Such invasive plants have no place in our gardens.
Recommended Kentucky native wildflowers The following are plants that are tried and tested for Central Kentucky pollinator gardens. They all come as specific recommendations from the sources mentioned in this article. For a more complete list, as well as additional resources, visit the “resources” tab on Betty Hall’s website, www.bettyhallphotography.com. Spring Flowering Blooms
• Blazing Stars (Liatris species) • Winterberry / deciduous holly (Ilex verticillata and I. decidua) (note: winterberry flowers in the summer and provides berries in the fall for birds) • Short-toothed mountain mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) • Coneflower (Echinacea species and Rudbeckia species) • Bee balm (Monarda species) • Royal catchfly (Silene regia) • Milkweeds native to Kentucky: • Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) • Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) • Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Fall Flowering Blooms • Mist Flower (Eupatorium coelestinum) • New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) • Native Goldenrods (Solidago species) ss
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Workshops and Community Planting Days Edible Garden Weekly Workdays. Mondays, through Oct. 26. Participants will help plant and cultivate the Arboretum’s edible garden. Each Monday morning workshop will begin with a short session on different topics and gardening techniques, including inoculating legumes, cold and hearty vegetables, “superfoods,” Asian greens and more. Produce grown will be donated to local food pantries. 9-11 a.m. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. (859) 257-6955.
HOME & GARDEN EVENTS Spring has officially sprung, and ‘tis the season for all things home and garden in the Bluegrass. We’ve compiled a list of upcoming workshops, home and garden tours, plant sales and other events designed to help gear your head and hands toward beautifying your dwelling, inside and out.
Disease-Resistant Pears. April 2. This workshop will cover most aspects of planting pears in the home garden. Two disease-resistant varieties will be provided: the heirloom Seckel (Sugar Pear) and the Potomac, a newer variety similar to the Bartlett. The class is preregistration only. 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Service, 1140 Red Mile Place. (859) 257-5582. Bluegrass Junior Woman’s Club: Pinwheels for Prevention Garden. April 4. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Bluegrass Junior Women’s Club will be planting a pinwheel garden and invites those in the community to join. 12:30 p.m. Wellington Park, 565 Wellington Way. www.bluegrassjuniors.org/ events/pinwheel-garden/ Greener Lawn Care. April 7. Sponsored by Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works, this class demonstrates how to make lawn and garden care more sustainable and better for the environment. The workshop is free, but registration is required by phone. 3-4 p.m. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. (859) 257-6955. Midway Community Garden Planting Day. April 11. Participants will help plant cold weather crops such as lettuces, greens, broccoli and potatoes. All produce is grown for anyone in the community to enjoy for free, with surplus going to the Woodford County Food Pantry. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Midway Presbyterian Church, 107 N. Turner St., Midway, Ky. (859) 846-4751.
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Wildflower Weekend. April 11-12. The Kentucky Native Plant Society will celebrate local wildflowers with two full days of family-friendly walks and workshops. 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m Sat.; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun. Natural Bridge State Resort Park. 2135 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, Ky. (606) 663-2214. www.knps.org. Festival of Flowers. April 18-19, 2526. These production greenhouses will be open for tours as Bi-Water invites visitors to see where they grow over four acres of flowers. Seminars will also be held to improve gardening skills. Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse, 877 Cincinnati Rd., Georgetown, Ky. (502) 863-3673. Growing Great Tomatoes. May 7. This class will discuss techniques for growing great tomatoes and how to avoid common pitfalls, with an emphasis on disease prevention. Everyone will take home a hybrid tomato and an open pollinated heirloom. Pre-registration is required for this class. 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Rd. (859) 257-5582. Gardening for Pollinators. May 14. Instructor Jesse Dahl will explore how to attract pollinators (food, water and shelter). Participants will take home two pollinator-favorite perennials to plant. This class is limited to 20 people and costs $10, ($8 for Friends of the Arboretum). 10-11 a.m. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Dr. (859) 257-6955. Growing Dahlias. May 14. Participants of this class will learn how to grow beautiful dahlias and will be sent home with an assortment to plant in their gardens at home. Preregistration is required. 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Rd. (859) 257-5582. Easy Mushrooms. May 26. The instructor for this class will demonstrate how to grow oyster mushrooms in straw. Participants will receive live spawn to cultivate at home. 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office, 1140 Red Mile Rd. (859) 257-5582.
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Garden Shows, Plant Sales, Tours and More Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show. April 10-12. This monthly event showcases thousands of square feet of antiques and collectibles. The region’s most discerning dealers will display everything from furniture to vintage handbags and accessories. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. 6270 Walnut Hill Pike. (859) 255-7309. Central Kentucky Home, Garden and Flower Show. April 10-12. In its 40th annual installment, this show features state-of-the-art home and garden products at show-special prices. 2-8 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Lexington Center, 430 W. Vine St. www.ckyhomeshow.com/index.html. The Kentucky Christmas Tree Association’s Plant Auction. April 11. A variety of annuals, perennials, balled and burlapped landscape trees and shrubs will be for sale. A portion of the proceeds will be used to provide one or more scholarships for students majoring in forestry or related sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Kentucky. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office front parking lot, 1140 Red Mile Place. (859) 223-1140. Life + Style Show. April 22-23, June 19-20. Jon Carloftis and the plant brand Proven Winners have partnered to host these events, each held at an iconic Kentucky location, where visitors will enjoy food, drink and gardens in an inspiring lifestyle presentation. The events will begin at historic Botherum, Carloftis’ home, with the April event continuing at Keeneland, and the June event continuing at the Governor’s Mansion in Frankfort. Space is limited. For times and details or to register, visit www.gardenlifestyleshow.com. Ashland Peony Sale. May 3. The sale will feature several varieties of peonies from Kelly Nursery, potted and ready to plant. The event is also a good opportunity to explore and learn about Ashland’s Peony and Formal Gardens, as many of the other flowers will be in bloom. Proceeds will benefit Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. 2-4 p.m. 120 Sycamore Rd. (859) 266-8581.
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Wild Ones Plant Exchange. May 7. This fundraiser for the Lexington chapter of Wild Ones will offer seeds, perennials, grasses and sedges, shrubs, trees or vines that are native to the eastern United States (cultivars of a native plant are acceptable). 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church parking lot, 2025 Bellefonte Dr. For more information and criteria regarding the exchange, visit www.lexington.wildones.org/todo. Arboretum Spring Plant Sale. May 9. Plants and garden items will be exchanged at this spring event. Plants to be traded must be delivered at 9 a.m., and the exchange will begin at 10 a.m. The Arboretum Visitor Center, 500 Alumni Dr. (859) 257-6955. www2. ca.uky.edu/arboretum/calendar_ events.php Down to Earth Garden Club Plant Sale. May 9. The annual plant sale fundraiser for Down to Earth Garden Club features plants from the members’ own gardens, as well as a base of volunteers knowledgeable about the characteristics and landscape potential of the plants. This rain-or-shine event features plants for shade or sun, natives, herbs, vegetables, perennials, wildflowers, grasses, hostas, and irises. Money raised will be donated to local projects that promote gardening, education, preservation, conservation and environmental stewardship. 10 a.m.1 p.m. Woodland Christian Church, 530 E. High St. www.downtoearthky.com/ PlantSale.html. Spring Garden Tour and Plant Sale. May 30. This spring’s tour will feature eight diverse gardens in the town and countryside of Versailles and Woodford County. Garden plants will also be for sale and a portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit Coats and Shoes for Woodford County Children. . 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Little House at 247 Lexington Ave., Versailles, Ky. (859) 879-6782. www. woodfordcountrywomensclub.org Kitchen Tours of the Bluegrass. May 30-31. The 15th annual Kitchen Tour of the Bluegrass will visit beautiful and unique kitchens in Lexington homes. The proceeds benefit the Child Development Center of the Bluegrass,
a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with and without special needs reach their full potential. 10 a.m-5 p.m Sat.; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sun. Child Development Center of the Bluegrass, 290 Alumni Dr. (859) 218-2322. Lexington Council Garden Club’s “Peek Behind the Garden Gate” Tour. June 6-7. The Lexington Council 2015 Open Gates to Bluegrass Living Garden Tour will showcase 10 diverse gardens from the suburbs to a serene rural setting. Funds raised by the tour will provide community grants and scholar-
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Local musicians perform “round robin” style at the Raven House in December. PHOTO BY ANDREW BRINKHORST
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nly one rule is strictly enforced at Raven House, an alternative music venue that is otherwise known as the living room of Ginger and John Smithwick. That rule? No talking during the show. About four times a year, the couple opens up their beautifully remodeled Lansdowne home to the community for an intimate evening of private performances by both local and visiting musicians. They usually charge about $20 and split the proceeds among the performers and a local charity. Snacks are provided but guests bring their own drinks. The couple are part of a growing number of dedicated, music-loving citizens who are offering musicians and audiences a meaningful alternative to the bar and club scene. In most traditional venues, audiences must fight to hear through the clatter and clink of the bartender stacking up empty glasses and the shattering smash of empty beer bottles, not to mention the cacophony of other people’s voices shout-talking over the musicians onstage. These musicians must decide whether to confront the noisemakers, charm them into paying attention, or, most likely, just give up and try to tune them out. What’s more, there is little chance that the performers will go home that night with any significant amount of money. For the Smithwicks, who have two young children, it’s not just the noise they struggle with at traditional nightclubs and other local music venues, it’s the late-night start time for most performances. That’s one reason Raven House performances start at 8 p.m. and often fall on a weekday.
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So far, they have hosted Seattle-based Kenyan folk singer Naomi Wachira, Vandaveer, and most recently, a “round robin” style show, featuring local musicians Coralee Townie, J. Tom Hnatow, Scott Wilmoth, Robby Cosenza, Will Solomon, Todd Clayton, Maggie Lander and Warren Byrom. Hosting a concert in their living room was not exactly at the top of their to-do list when the couple moved from Chicago to Ginger’s hometown of Lexington six years ago. With two young boys to raise, they were glad to have family and built-in community around them, but they missed getting out often to see live music like they did in Chicago. Ginger, a marketing strategist for top national brands, says the idea for Raven House grew out of a desire to connect with the music scene and the community in a meaningful way. “We asked ourselves, ‘What is our goal?’” Ginger said, “and we came up with three. One is to support local musicians, the second is to foster community, and the third is to do good.” Ginger reaches out to different charities, pairing causes with musicians in an almost curatorial way. For instance, half of the proceeds from Kenyan artist Naomi Wachira’s show went to Kentucky Refugee Ministries, with the other half going to the artist. “There’s this perception that there is a disconnect between having fun and doing good, but we’ve found you can do both at the same time,” said Ginger. As to the fun component, Ginger says that the half hour of mingling before or after the show in a home setting has sparked a lot of new acquaintances and friendships.
“The shows are able to have a little more give and take with stories, conversations, asides, all those things that would completely derail and club show because of the distance between the performer and the audience.” LOCAL MUSICIAN J. TOM HNATOW
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Musicians including Scott Wilmoth, Robby Cosenza, Coralee, Maggie Lander and J. Tom Hnatow (l-r above) and Andrew English and Reva Williams (right) performing at the Raven House. PHOTOS BY ANDREW BRINKHORST
“It’s an opportunity to bring together people who may pass each other all the time at a bar or club but have never met to get to know each other,” she said. “It’s a lot easier when you’re sitting in someone’s kitchen.” The personal touch is also part of the appeal for musicians. J. Tom Hnatow, a Lexington musician who has toured with the alt-folk band Vandaveer would know – the band has actually organized entire “living room” tours, performing exclusively inside homes offered up by hosts in various towns. It’s a trend that has been burgeoning nationally for several years – an article on leading indie-music publication Pitchfork last month called “Playing House” even highlighted several national start-ups, including Fanswell, Sofar Sounds and Concerts in Your Home, that are geared to connect musicians with amenable intimate settings around the country. “The shows are able to have a little more give and take,” said Hnatow, “with stories, conversations, asides, all
those things that would completely derail a club show because of the distance between the performer and the audience.” While Ginger dives into the community-building aspects of the show, John, a dental supply rep, gets into the technical aspects, experimenting with different lighting effects and providing the occasional “shush” to anyone who forgets the no talking
rule. This attention to nuance is all about cultivating the best experience for both musicians and guests. “There is no PA,” said John. “That’s the magic in this – it’s as raw as it gets.” “To take an amplification system away – something you could never do at a club – means that the audience is hearing things exactly as they actually sound,” Hnatow added.
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No stranger to Lexington’s emerging alternative venues, Hnatow has also performed at Soulful Space, another unique venue that is aiming to provide a better experience for musicians and audiences alike. Housed in the sanctuary of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Soulful Space is a platform for local musicians to perform, sometimes in collaboration with visiting musicians, for an audience that is there to deeply listen, not drink or visit with their friends. Good Shepherd church member, artist and BCTC welding instructor Shawn Gannon recalls going to listen to Warren Byrom at a local venue and barely being able to hear. The music was mere
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background, decoration, and not the central thrust of the evening. Gannon discussed the idea of opening up the church to musicians outside of the typical Sunday morning service with Father Brian Cole, and began gathering a team of volunteers, including folks like local musician Ray Smith, who has booked music at the more traditional local venue Willie’s Locally Known, to create Soulful Space.
Located in the sanctuary of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Soulful Space presents occasional evening concerts featuring a blend of touring and regional talent, including Grace Campbell and August 385 (above) and Otto Helmuth (right). PHOTOS BY ANDREW BRINKHORST
Like the Smithwicks, Gannon and Soulful Space organizers are intent on paying the musicians fairly. “We pay at least $200 per band member,” said Gannon. Any profits from the show go toward supporting the next show.
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The event welcomes visiting artists, but there must always be a local component. When nationally renowned folksinger Caroline Herring played there, for example, the venue tapped on local musician Will Solomon to open. “Even if we book Bob Dylan, he’s got to play with someone local,” Gannon said, only half-jokingly. According to Cole, opening up his church as an alternative venue benefits the both the congregation and Lexington’s music scene as a whole. “It is a joy to open this sacred place for all in Lexington who value live, local music,” he said. “Jazz, singer/songwriter folk, soul, blues, gospel – all these ‘joyful noises’ enrich our life here. “We have been known for great traditional church music for many years,” he added. “Soulful Space grows out of those good roots.” Good Shepherd is not the only church to provide a unique experience for musicians and audiences. The Listening Room at Maxwell Presbyterian Church is another alternative venue that continues to grow in popularity.
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Maxwell Presbyterian Church member Grover A. Mollineaux, a self-described “musician in his second life,” curates small-scale concerts that showcase solo or duo performing groups. In May, for instance, the church will host classical guitarists Enrique Sandoval and Ricardo Saeb. “I’ve had a tremendous response from performers not just in the area but outside of the area,” says Mollineaux, who says he hopes alternative venues like The Listening Room will appeal to touring artists as attractive stopping points between shows in larger cities.
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For musicians like Hnatow, alternative venues are becoming an increasingly attractive way of touring and directly connecting with fans. “I don’t see places like Soulful Space and Raven House as competition with traditional venues,” said Hnatow. “I think they’re very different beasts. “For bands like Vandaveer, who have a smaller, but very committed fanbase, and are also a bit quieter than most bands, a house show is ideal for what we do,” he said. “It means that every cough, every noise, every everything we – or the audience – makes, counts.”
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Write Or Die Poetry Slam April 30, 7 p.m. In celebration of National Poetry Month, Lexington poet Bianca Spriggs presents a celebration of local and regional poets, who will compete for first, second, and third place cash prizes in an elimination-round poetry slam. This fast-paced event will offer spectators an opportunity to cheer on the spellbinding power of poetry delivered by seasoned spoken word artists. Special guest, Trinidadian poet, Roger Bonair-Agard, who has appeared on HBO’s “Def Poetry Jam” and is a multiple time National Poetry Slam winner, will feature and serve as celebrity judge. Tickets available at www.theravebhouse. brownpapertickets.com.
Josh Nolan and Will Solomon April 9, 6-9 p.m. Located in the offices of Smiley Pete Publishing – the tadoo Lounge is another series dedicated to showcasing Lexington’s musical talent in a non-bar setting. Free, all ages and familyfriendly, the happy-hour-style event occurs on the third Thursday of the month, November - May, and also features local food vendors, affordable libations and other local vendors and small businesses. April’s edition features Lexington energetic, alt-country inspired songwriter Josh Nolan and folk/soul singer/ songwriter Will Solomon, with food by Sav’s West African Grill. The Swells May 8, 6-9 p.m. A longtime staple to Lexington’s music scene, The Swells feature Chris Sullivan, Warren Byrom, Scott Wilmoth and a host of other members. The vintage, New Orleans jazz influence is strong, with additional influences ranging from Los Lobos to George Jones to Al Green. Also on tap: food from Red State BBQ, craft cocktails beer and other fun surprises.
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Dressed Eggs Served at every Southern gathering, dressed eggs are a staple dish. This recipe updates the classic by adding smoke, salt and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Method Place eggs in medium saucepan with cold water to cover and bring to boil. For a vibrant yellow mixture, at rolling boil point, boil for six minutes. For a deeper yellow color, boil for eight minutes. Remove eggs from heat, drain and cover with cold water until eggs are cool to touch.
• 6 large eggs • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 1/4 sweet pickle relish • 2 slices applewood smoked bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped • 2 tablespoons chives, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1/4 teaspoon barrel-aged smoked paprika
Remove shell from eggs. Rinse eggs and pat dry with paper towel. Slice eggs in half, releasing yolk into a small bowl. Set eggs aside on serving dish.
Candied Bacon
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Candied bacon has become a new Southern staple: smoky, salty and sweet, all in one bite (the perfect Southern bite).
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In small bowl, combine mayo, pickle relish, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir just until fully incorporated. Spoon one teaspoon of mixture into each egg. Dust eggs lightly with more paprika. Top each egg with a piece of bacon and a couple of chives. Keep cold until time to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
In large skillet, fry bacon near to desired crispness. With bacon in pan, drain half of the fat. Sprinkle skillet with brown sugar and cayenne (optional). With a fork, toss bacon in the pan as the sugar dissolves. Remove bacon from pan and cool on baker’s rack. Enjoy!
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• 3/4 cup sweet potato, cooked and mashed (approximately 1 large sweet potato) • 1/2 cup whole milk • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, extra for dusting surface • 6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into small cubes • 2 tablespoons sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 orange peel, grated • 2 tablespoons barrel-aged sugar (optional)
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with butter, oil or cooking spray. In small bowl, whisk mashed sweet potato and 1/4 cup of milk. Fold in orange peel and set aside. In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the cold butter with hands or pastry blender. Combine until mixture resembles corn meal texture. Gently fold in potato mixture until combined. Add remaining milk, a little at a time, until flour is moistened. Depending on the moisture of the potato, all of the remaining 1/4 cup may not be necessary. Dust hands and work surface such as countertop or wood cutting board with flour. Place dough on surface. With palm of hand, lightly knead dough 2-3 times. May need an extra sprinkle of flour at this point to keep
surface floured. Pat dough into a 1/2inch thick circle. Using either a biscuit cutter or a drinking glass, cut dough into biscuits and place on prepared baking sheet. Gently reroll dough, adding more flour for dusting, if necessary, and cut into more biscuits. Place on baking sheet. Sprinkle biscuits with barrelaged sugar for a sweet and smoky touch. Bake 12-14 minutes, until golden brown or firm to touch. From start to finish, this recipe easily makes a dozen biscuits in less than 20 minutes. A crucial tip for this recipe is the cold butter. If you know you are planning to make this recipe, freeze the butter in advance. Serve warm or room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to a couple of days.
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classical styles in this sextet “phenomensemble.” 9 p.m. Natasha’s Bistro, 112 Esplanade Alley. www.beetnik.com JACT: Pomo. April 18. Canadian solo artist Pomo marries electronic dance music to ‘70s/’80s funk beats. Joining are Ellie Herring, Ghostwork and Lodowick. 10 p.m. Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. www.cosmiccharlies.com. WUKY and Bluegrass Earth present Ben Sollee. April 22. Lexington native Ben Sollee is a soulful cellist and songwriter, often threading Kentucky roots into his music with banjo, mandolin and guitar. Proceeds to benefit WUKY and Bluegrass Earth. 7 p.m. The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www. kentuckytheatre.com. Rosanne Cash. April 25. American music runs deep in the blood of Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter, whose most recent accolades include the three Grammy awards she received this year. 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts. 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, Ky. www.ekucenter.com. The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. April 28. The Rev. J. Peyton, his wife, Breezy, and Ben “Bird Dog” Bussell form the great triumvirate of Indiana hillbilly pluck, advertising incendiary live shows of Americana and Delta blues. 9 p.m. Cosmic Charlie’s, 388 Woodland Ave. www.cosmic-charlies.com.
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David Sedaris April 14. The popular humorist of The New Yorker and NPR fame will host a reading from his new essay collection, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.” The author’s charismatic voice and satirical wit have made him both a best-seller and a touring sensation. Presented in conjunction with Smiley Pete’s tadoo.com. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY. www.ekucenter.com. King John Stratford Festival Screening. April 8. As an added consolation for theatre lovers who can’t make the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Canada, this live screening of the bard’s historical play “King John” takes viewers behind the curtains during intermission, to interview the performers and show behind-the-scenes production and inventory of the lavish Renaissance costumes, jewelry, millinery and more. 7 p.m. Cinemark Theatre at Fayette Mall, 3800 Mall Rd. Plaza. www.stratfordfestivalhd.com.
Kirker Butler reads and signs “Pretty Ugly.” April 18. The Emmynominated “Family Guy” writer and producer Kirker Butler, a Kentucky native, will read from and sign his debut novel, a satire focusing on Miranda Miller, the ultimate stage mother whose mission in life is to see that her 9-year-old daughter, Bailey, continues to be one of the most successful child pageant contestants in the southern United States. 4 p.m., Morris Book Shop, 882 E. High St. www.morrisbookshop.com.
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Theater & Performance UK Theatre and Dance present “Hair.” April 16-26. The University of Kentucky Department of Theatre and Dance present the beloved musical centering on a tribe of long-haired, peace-loving hippies in New York City as they protest conscription into the Vietnam War in favor of “flowers, freedom and happiness.” 7:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun., April 26. Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St. finearts.uky.edu. Lexington Philharmonic: “Ainadamar.” April 17-18, 23-26. This performance of Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov’s Spanishlanguage opera “Ainadamar: Fountain of Tears,” which follows the life of poet-playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, features Kentucky Opera Studio Artists and UK Opera Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www. lexphil.org Lexington Children’s Theatre: “The Giver.” April 19-26. The dystopian children’s classic by Lois Lowry is brought to life. Jonas, whose community has used a system they call “Sameness” to eradicate pesky emotion, comes of age in his struggle to live truthfully. 2 p.m. on April 19; 2 and 7 p.m. on Sat. April 25; 2 p.m. on Sun., April 26. The Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W. Short St. www.lctonstage.org Broadway Live! “Sister Act.” April 24-26. The role Whoopi Goldberg pioneered in the ‘90s blockbuster is reborn on the stage in this musical comedy, featuring original songs by eight-time Oscar-winner Alan Menken, whose oeuvre includes “Beauty and The Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Little Shop of Horrors.” In this play, a diva who is anything but devout is placed in a convent by the Witness Protection Program. 8 p.m. on Fri., 2 and 8 p.m. on Sat., 1 and 6 p.m. on Sun. The Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lexington operahouse.com Australian Chamber Orchestra. April 24. One of the most distinguished ensembles in the world, the ACO boasts artistic director and lead violinist Richard
Tognetti and world-renowned soloists such as Martin Frost on clarinet. Their energetic repertoire covers six centuries as well as specially commissioned pieces. 7:30 p.m. EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, Ky. www.ekucenter.com. Balagula Theatre: “Bengal Tiger at The Baghdad Zoo.” April 1011, 17-18, 24-26. Playwright Rajiv Joseph sets the stage in the streets of Baghdad, where two American Marines and an Iraqi translator meet a sharp-witted, philosophical tiger. Directed by Joe Ferrell and starring Joe Gatton, Adam Luckey, Zach Dearing and more. Shows at 7 p.m. except Sunday, April 26 (2 p.m.). Farish Theatre, 140 E. Main St. www.balagula.com Australian Chamber Orchestra lead violinist Richard Tognetti PHOTO FURNISHED
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Ms. Pat. April 8-11. Hailing from Atlanta, Ms. Pat draws from an infinite resource of street cred and motherhood to her comic repertoire. She has appeared on TV Guide Network’s “Standup in Stilletos” and Nickelodeon’s “Mom’s Night Out.” 7:15 on Wed., Thurs. and Fri.; 9:45 on Fri. and Sat. Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Circle. www.comedyoffbroadway.com. From Plows to Plates: A Journey Through Kentucky Foodways. April 9. An exhibit and panel discussion about Kentucky foodways will include CSA manager Tiffany Thompson, chef Ouita Michel, Good Foods Co-op manager Bill Bickford and moderator John van Wiligan, who will also be signing his book, “Two Hundred Years of Southern Cuisine.” Author Deirdre Scaggs will sign her book “The Historic Kentucky Kitchen,” and a food reception and resource fair will follow. 4 p.m. Margaret I. King Library, 179 Funkhouser Drive, www.uky.edu. Al’s Bar Comedy Series: Stewart Huff and more. April 9. Stand-up comedian and Kentucky native Stewart Huff has been performing comedy for over 15 years. A storyteller at heart, Huff has performed in comedy clubs nationally and internationally, including the Improv in Los Angeles and New York, the Punchline in Atlanta and the Funny Bone in Omaha. Also featuring great sets from Allan Ivie, Kyle Fields, Luis Agosto Fuentes, Ruda Tovar, and Heather Romero. 8 p.m. Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone St. www. alsbarlexington.com. Pilobolus. April 11. Pilobolus is a dance company incorporating circus theatrics and acrobatic feats.
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3221 Roxburg Dr. $326,600 3209 Roxburg Dr. $293,000 1993 Mountjoy Pl. $155,000
4745 Scenicview Rd. $386,000 2443 Harrods Pointe Trce. $176,000
40504
4412 Josiah Way $325,000 4344 Brookridge Dr. $308,000 4609 Brindley Way $295,000 781 Rose Hurst Way $277,500 4529 Biltmore Pl. $269,500 497 Alderbrook Way $269,000 804 Forest Lake Dr. $259,900 4720 Ironbridge Dr. $244,000 4224 Watertrace Dr. $235,000 932 Seneca Park $235,000 904 Edgewood Ct. $228500 1140 Shagbark Ln. $220,000 1118 Rockbridge Rd. $215,000 724 Vermillion Peak Pass $183,000 264 Southpoint Dr. $150,000 1208 Berrywood Dr. $134,000 4724 Hartland Pkwy. $96,000 903 Charwood Dr. $85,000
4133 John Alden Ln. $475,000 2430 Seine Rd. $110,500
40513 1217 Sebring Ln. $495,000 3321 Lyon Dr. $375,000 4733 Firebrook Blvd. $350,000 3365 Malone Dr. $335,000 3320 Gondola Ct. $327900 2,000 Ft Harrods Dr. $270,000 4237 Nutmeg Dr. $240,000 4128 Palmetto Dr. $240,000 2056 Allegheny Way $231,500 3363 Nevius Dr. $207,000
40515
HIGHEST PRICED PROPERTY: 1217 SEBRING LN. $495,000
Recent arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area. Information compiled by Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator David O’Neill. For more information on any of these properties, or others, please visit www.fayette-pva.com. ss
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