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Lexington Catholic taps former UK quarterback for head coach Mark Perry has been named Lexington Catholic’s third head football coach in the program’s 23-season history.
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Dad’s Favorites Deli opening downtown location With a small window of operation and a remote location, James Caudill often jokes that people accuse him of making it hard for customers to get to Dad’s Favorites Deli because he didn’t want it to be any more crowded. Those that boo-booed having difficulty getting to the popular Gardenside lunch counter during their lunch break in the past will find elation with the news that Caudill plans to open a second location for the downtown lunch crowd in the coming months at 236 E. Main St. “It’s perfect,” Caudill said. “We still have a little light construction we need to do, so it’s all about how fast we can get it up and running. But it’s coming, Dad’s Deli to downtown Lexington.” The 1,800-square-foot storefront, a few spaces down from the Kentucky Theater, will seat about 40 customers, according to Caudill, which he estimates is about the same number of patrons he can accommodate in the hallway of the Garden Springs Shopping arcade currently. Caudill said the second location will have the same menu and the same look as the original Dad’s Favorites Deil, and, hinting at perhaps even larger things to come, said the new store could be a blueprint for spots in other cities.
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“I am very honored and excited about becoming the next head coach at Lexington Catholic,” Perry said at a event announcing his job. “Lexington Catholic is one of the top football progr ams in the state of Kentucky. I am looking forward to meeting with the team and staff and working tow ards the next Championship.” Most recently, Perry was Central Hardin Head Football Coach, a position he assumed in 2011. He coached the team to their best season in school history last year, posting an 11-2 record. The team was also consistently ranked in the Associated Press Top 10 throughout the season, finishing up at No. 8 in the 6A category. Prior to coaching the Bruins, Perry spent seven seasons as the head coach of the Washington County Commanders (2004-2011). Perry has been voted District Coach of the Year six out of his 10 years in high school football (2005, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013). Perry has also coached at the collegiate level, both at Baylor University and his alma mater, the University of Kentucky. While at Baylor (20032004), Perry held the positions of Assistant Director of Football Operations/Assistant Strength Coach and Defensive Graduate Assistant. At UK (2001-2002), he served as a Defensive Graduate Assistant and Student Coach. Perry played quarterback at UK (19972000) and participated in back-to-back bowl games for Wildcats. Perry played high school football in Ohio and is a native of Columbus. Perry and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children: Beau (6), Mary-Claire (6) and Brooks (2).
Blue Stallion Brewing to begin regional distribution Blue Stallion Brewing Co. is in the midst of their first brewery expansion, only six months after opening near the corner of West Third Street and Newtown Pike. The project will add enough cooler storage capacity to begin distribution of beer to the surrounding region in February. The expansion will add a 367-square-foot cooler to the brewery; currently, the only cooler servicing the brewery is the 190-square-foot appar atus behind the bar, which is just large enough to handle the demand for kegs in the brewery’s taproom. “The size of our current cooler is the biggest bottleneck we face with beer production,” co-owner Xavier Donnelly said. “We’ll no longer have to keep finished beer in the conditioning tanks simply because we don’t have room to store the k egs. This new cooler will triple our current cold room capacity.” Completion of the new cooler is planned for the end of January. It will allow Blue Stallion to begin distributing beer to local and regional restaurants and bars in early February. The owners plan to begin distribution with four of the brewery’s most popular beer styles: Hefeweizen, German Pilsner, Helles and Munich Dunkel. Distribution will start with roughly 7 barrels of beer (14 kegs) per week and grow from there. Seasonal and limited release beers, like Blue Stallion’s Smoked Lager, will also see distribution. Establishments serving Blue Stallion beer will be listed at www.bluestallionbrewing.com.
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hey say one of the greatest motivators to get up and moving is to find a group of like-minded people with whom to work out. They encourage you in the weight room or on the court and don’t let you lag behind when out on a jog, and the camaraderie they can provide might just be enough of an influence to keep you coming back for more. But these fitness groups on the following pages go beyond the nor mal give-and-take of a typical exercise class, in the traditional sense. They of fer more than a paid one-hour session at the gym once a week, and they don’t leave their pursuit for better health in the locker room. They keep in touch between meetings, sharing workout tips during the week on social media. They find fellowship after a sweaty bout in the studio as their heart rates comes back down, maybe with a frosty glass of beer . They provide a community. If you’re looking to find a way to dedicate more time to your health and fitness this year, or re-energize your already neglected New Year’s resolution, you may consider giving one of these groups a visit – they might inspire you to come back.
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f you have been out and about in Lexington within the past few years, you may have spotted one of the vibrant shirts with the logo for The Lexington Sports and Social Club. Considering the shirt also has a graphic of a horse holding up a frothy glass of beer , you may have even looked twice. “Anytime I’m out in public in Lexington, I try to wear one of the shirts and it’s always like, ‘Hey that’s really cool, what’s that about?’” said Josh For mont, the general manager of the Lexington Sports and Social Club (LexSSC). The LexSSC is a co-ed sporting league and social club for the 21-and-over crowd that of fers a wide variety of team activities, such as bowling, cor nhole, dodgeball, flag football, kickball, softball, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. Plans are currently in the works to offer basketball, soccer and tennis in the spring. “It’s all based on the demand of our members,” Formont said. “A lot of people have talked about what sports they want and what sports they don’t want, and that’s why we’ve decided to grow and add what we have.” LexSSC is a part of the Sports and Social Company, a business that runs similar sports and social clubs in Knoxville, Tenn., Asheville, N.C., and Nor folk, Va. LexSSC has swiftly grown to become its largest branch. LexSSC first launched in 2010, and by 2013 the branch saw over 1,000 players sign up to play in a league. Playing in a league involves the opportunity to participate in scheduled games in a particular sport, followed by
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Lexington Sports & Social Club offers a number of leagues its member s can play, including dodgeball, as well as many socializing opportunities after matches.
the opportunity to socialize at a nearby venue. “We always set up what we call a sponsor bar,” Formont said. “It’s not always a bar, but it’s a place where, if you go in wearing your LexSSC shirt, you’ll get
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as we can along their jour ney with whatever goal they have.” A movement- and skill-based approach to fitness, his R3Z group (the arbells loaded with weights crash “3” signifying kettlebell, barbell and bodyon the floor as members of The weight) now has about 50 people followR3SISTance at Lexington Athletic Club completed a set of “bear complexes” ing daily programming on Adkins’ blog, and they are not your typical gym rats. with trainer Adam Adkins during a “For a lot of people the goal of the Sunday night boot camp. The bear complex – a series of squats workout is the workout,” Adkins said. with overhead presses – was a portion of “They look at the workout as some sort of penance they have to pay for whatever the grueling workout that “R3Z” participoor decision they made last night at dinpants have come to expect in a setting ner. They want to show up, move some that looks more like a powerlifting team things around, get sweaty, tired and out practice than a class at a local gym. The of breath, but that’s it. They don’t want to group was for med by Adkins and LAC gym manager Mark Dickinson last year to measure what they did today versus what help people not only get stronger, but get they did last week. They don’t want to practice movement efficiency. They don’t better at what they do in the gym. want to address weaknesses. We are look“The R3SISTance gives members a network of others dedicated to improving ing for people that want to break out physical performance,” Adkins said. “W e from that mediocrity and be active memdo programming for various goals and fit- bers of our community.” He joked that the only downside of ness levels, and I am proud of the proparticipating in the group, which includes gramming, but ultimately it is secondary to the people. Mark and I just try to foster free classes to Lexington Athletic Club that community and help people as much members and a blog that anyone can fol-
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low, is that you might not be able to catch up on your magazines while parked on the elliptical. “In order to get better we’ve eliminated all the mindlessness of moder n fitness,” Adkins said. “But in doing so it places demands on those participating. It demands you be mentally present in every workout.” At R3Z workouts, there are per haps more women present than men. “Perhaps the most insidious of (fitness industry) myths is that women shouldn’t lift heavy weight,” Adkins said. “People, and particularly women, usually end up coming to me because they failed elsewhere. They haven’t met a goal, or they’ve gotten injured, or they’re just bored. What I try to do from the very beginning is just get them to chase performance for one month. For the most part I’ve found that women love the challenge and feeling of accomplishment that comes along with heavy lifting. Plus, it is a heck of a lot more fun to try to add weight to the barbell than it is to subtract it from the scale.”
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Kristin Ray, 30, is one of the women training with R3Z and can attest to the thrill. “I think the mixture of competitiveness and camaraderie has been a huge driving force for me,” she said. “You’re all competing to get those high numbers on the barbell but you’re also competing against yourself and everyone is really encouraging.” She said she enjoys the additional programming from Adkins that can be done on her own time with a smaller group of friends at the gym. “I probably wouldn’t do it without the community,” she noted. “The community makes it fun, it makes it special to know you’re going to go somewhere and see people you’ve for med friendships with through it. It’s just fun to have that positive energy when you’re doing something hard and then to be able to give it back.” Adkins said the easiest way for others to get in on the group is by joining the Facebook group The R3SISTance and get active with it. Participants can check out a free, detailed 20-day program at www.r3sistancetraining.tumblr.com.
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Students cram into the beer garden at West Sixth Brewing every Wednesday for the popular West Sixth Yoga class. “We ‘Tetris’ people in there,” said instructor Anne Dead Dotson. PHOTO BY ROBBIE CLARK
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over well at West Sixth Brewing. “I just love the community there,” she said. “I found myself hanging out there all nne Dean Dotson steps over tight- the time. I had no idea how it would turn out though. I knew the crowd would be ly packed bodies and negotiates big because it’s free yoga and people are her way through rows of outalways looking for free yoga.” stretched arms as she leads the wellIndeed, the crowds, which usually attended West Sixth Yoga club through a average 50 to 60 students a week, get so variety of poses. Held every W ednesday night since big that Dotson sometimes has to tur n the fall of 2012 in the beer garden at West people away. Diligent students arrive up to an hour early to stake out a place for Sixth Brewing, the free yoga class has become so popular floor space is always their mats, where they hang out reading or even enjoying a pint. in short supply. In the warmer months, the retractable “We ‘Tetris’ people in there,” Dotson walls of the beer garden are raised, allowsaid. “I think the most we’ve ever fit in ing some students to spill out on to the there is close to 70 people.” brewery’s patio. Dotson, a senior acquisitions editor “I underestimated how much people with University Press of Kentucky, became a certified yoga instructor in 2009, love it,” Dotson said. “It’s a super -fun and the idea for the W est Sixth Y oga atmosphere. You see all kinds in there group materialized after she saw a similar – a lot of new yoga people, and then a lot of yoga teachers come, to practice, so group in a brewery in Charleston, S.C. She thought a group yoga class would go you see everything from hand stands to
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those just laying in a child’s pose for a solid hour.” The ambiance in the beer garden is far from a stereotypical yoga studio. Aside from the close proximity to other students, West Sixth brewers are visibly in the middle of production in an adjacent room. And then there’s the lingering smell of yeast and hops. Still, despite the distractions, Dotson says that these quirks help endear the students to the class week after week, and everybody still leaves with that “blissedout feeling.” “You’re getting more of a community here,” she said. “Often times when you go to a yoga class at a studio, you go to the class for an hour and then you leave; for this experience, a lot of times people have to come early, so they meet new people, they talk to people. The majority of them stay and have dinner or a beer. I don’t think that’s something you would get going to a fitness studio or a
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class. It’s that community aspect that makes this class very unique. And it’s very social. People are very loud and there’s a lot of laughter and feedback during classes.” During the week between the days when West Sixth Yoga meets, Dotson and other students keep up with each other via the group’s Facebook page, sharing fitness tips, words of inspiration, even music playlists. It’s a good way to make announcements regarding the upcoming class, but it’s also a good way to keep up with friends. “I personally have made a lot of new friends in the past year and a half just at West Sixth Yoga,” Dotson said. “I feel like I have a whole concrete set of friends just from that.” West Sixth Y oga meets from 6 - 7 p.m. Wednesday nights at W est Sixth Brewing. Attendees are encouraged to come early. For more infor mation, visit www.facebook.com/WestSixthYoga.
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Wildcat Masters Swim Team Coach and USA Triathalon Hall-of-Famer Susan BradleyCox (at left). PHOTO BY ABBY LAUB
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here aren’t too many places where teachers, doctors, coaches, police officers, mothers, lawyers and professors all intermingle, but swimming with the Wildcat Masters under the tutelage of USA Triathlon Hall of Famer Susan Bradley-Cox brings everyone to an even playing field – or pool. “Susan’s wonderful,” said Lon Hays, chair of the psychiatry department at University of Kentucky. “She can be as inspirational to the person who’s training for the world championships as she can to the person who’s trying to lose five pounds.” Hays became a member of W ildcat Masters Swim Team when he was training for triathlons beginning in 1983. W ildcat Masters Swim Team is an adult swim team run as an auxiliary program of the Uni versity of Kentucky Athletics Association. Bradley-Cox, a nationally and internationally acclaimed record-holding triath-
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lete, has been with the Wildcat Masters for two decades and has even started a satellite team in Versailles, Ky. She leads workouts multiple times a weeks with the assistance of two other coaches, Meagan (Donahue) Hennig and Clifton Cox. The team competes in statewide and national meets, and Bradley-Cox allows teammates access to her wealth of expertise with thoughtfully planned workouts that they can print out and take with them to the pool even if they can’t make practice at University of Kentucky’s Lancaster Aquatic Center. The program is for adults but there is no limit to the experience level required, and sometimes people aged 60-plus will show up for one practice. It offers coached and un-coached opportunities to swim. “We have all ages — it’s wonder ful. You’ll find an 18-year-old swimming with a 60-year-old,” Bradley-Cox said. “I think a lot of people find that the water is so forgiving. We have a lot of athletes, a lot of triathletes. If they are injured they can al-
ways get in the pool. W e have one guy training for the Navy SEALs, and some are just starting to swim for the first time.” The group’s only requirement is joining the United States Masters Swimming program and paying minimal fees. The Wildcat Masters participates in meets around the state and competes nationally under the umbrella of Swim Kentucky. The team’s many accomplishments are displayed on plaques af fixed to a miniature bourbon barrel that Bradley-Cox proudly shows poolside. Bradley-Cox said any type of person can find success as a swimmer because of the forgiving nature of the water. She said some runners even join the group simply so they can water run. The group also has many triathletes and athletes rehabbing from injuries. There are the competitive types who excel in national swim meets, and also people swimming purely for fun and fitness. “Everybody’s needs we try to meet, whatever you come for, we try to help you
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with it,” she said. “We try to make it so it’s fun, because that’s the purpose of it – to get healthy, to stay in shape and to have a good time.” Having a “good time” can sometimes involve a grueling, water-splashing workout as evidenced by the pack of swimmers sprinting up and down the pool together in practice. “It’s low impact, you’re not pounding your legs and stressing your body,” Bradley-Cox noted, adding that swimming is a lifelong sport that anyone can benefit from. “You’re using your whole body, and it’s a lot about balance and coordination, and it’s very technical. It’s a lot of breath control and they have to learn how to utilize their breaths.” The other bonus, Bradley-Cox said, is that if you want you can come to the pool and be incognito since you are primarily underwater. “People can just be themselves in the pool.” For more on the W ildcat Masters Swim Team, visit www.kylmsc.org.
ost runners focus on their per sonal records, race times, where their next half marathon will happen or what kind of running shoes they will purchase next, which makes Er nie Peel a rare breed. For 48 years Peel has been hitting the pavement, one foot at a time. But the Lexingtonian has committed a better part of the last 10 years to making the lives of other runners better through his efforts to lead local running club John’s Striders. “Athletically I’ve thought less about my racing goals and have focused on helping so many from the group run their first half marathon or full marathon,” Peel, 62, said. “My legacy will be one of encouragement.” For 23 years Peel ran solo, but then started running with a group in the 1990s and by 1996 was running consistently with a Lexington-based group, the Todds Road Stumblers. The Stumblers and the Striders often train together. Since 2009, Peel has run with John’s Striders, a group for med out of John’s Run/Walk Shop. “I started in September 2009 when John’s Run/Walk Shop asked me to lead a new group training for the races the next spring,” he said. “W e’ve gone from 30 members to 640 members.” Since the age of 50, Peel has run 17 marathons, and he is a man of few words, but the throngs of runners who show up to train with John’s Striders in rain, snow, sweltering heat and frigid cold do the talking for him. While the group benefits from his running expertise, it is his emotional and mental encouragement that make the biggest impact.
One of the main objectives of John’s Striders is to help each other train for anything from 5Ks to full marathons.
The group’s objective is to help each other train – running or walking – and get through long, grueling training days for races — anywhere from 5Ks to full marathons. It primarily targets spring and fall races, and is free to all participants. But race entry is not required for Striders participation, and the group consists primarily of beginner and novice runners, although more experienced runners are welcome. “The Striders are a social group with a running problem,” Peel quipped. “On the same run I’ve laughed and I’ve cried. We definitely share among ourselves and so many lifelong friendships have developed.” Michel Thompson, 30, joined the Striders three years ago at the recommendation of a friend and fellow Strider. “I had plateaued with running solo using a Couch-to-5k program, so she recommended a group dynamic,” she said. “It was the right move for me.” The University of Kentucky Law Library Circulation Manager said she has made many new friends as a result of running for hours together. “We have become a family,” she said. “I actually do refer to them as my ‘running family’ and we celebrate life together – on and off the road.” Thompson noted that though she is not a natural athlete, she has accomplished immeasurably more than she thought possible before running with the group. “They gave me the guidance and confidence to train for and race my first full marathon last November, as well as four half marathons prior,” she said. “They also provide the motivation and accountability I need to get up at 4:45 a.m. to train consistently.” For runners looking to get started with John’s Striders or running on their own, Peel and Thompson both recommended that you must simply get going. “I always say so much of life is just showing up,” Peel said. “Run when you are scheduled even if you run slower on a given day. Some of my best runs have been when I started out thinking, ‘Why am I even running today?’” The Striders communicate primarily on their Facebook page and run regularly during the week from Starbucks. Weekend runs vary based on training schedules. The training group is free and open to anyone. Those interested can contact Peel directly at erniepeel@yahoo.com.
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Ernie Peel leads the local running club John’s Striders. He has run 17 marathons since he turned 50. He calls John’s Striders “a social group with a running problem.”
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Brasabana adds new spice to local food scene SISTER RESTAURANT TO AZUR OFFERS MIX OF CUBAN AND CARIBBEAN CUISINE
Brasabana co-owner and executive chef Miguel Rivas. PHOTO BY ROBBIE CLARK
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ocal chefs Miguel Rivas and Jeremy Ashby, who have both explored the tastes and ingredients of “new Southern” cuisine while cooking together at Azur Restaurant & Patio, are taking their repertoire just further south of the border with their latest venture. South of the border , but not Mexico way. Brasabana Cuban Cuisine, which opened in early January on Lane Allen Road, specializes in Caribbean food, which has substantial dif ferences from Mexican dishes. “Don’t come here and expect to get a basket of chips and salsa,” Ashby said. While corn is a staple in Mexican cuisine, it isn’t as prominent as an ingredient in the Caribbean islands, he explained. So maybe not corn, but do expect to see plantains, yucca, carnitas, ropa vieja, mojitos, and, of course, the quintessential Cuban sandwich on the menu. Brasabana – the name being a mixture of “brasa,” a small, controlled fire used for slow cooking in the region, and Habana, the Latin spelling for the Cuba capital, Havana – is the sister restaurant to Azur Restaurant & Patio (along with Rivas and Ashby, the other co-owners are Ber nie Lovely and Rob Mudd). As with Azur , which puts a heavy emphasis on exemplifying the far m-to-table food philosophy, Ashby and Rivas want to bring as many locally produced items to Brasabana’s menu. “The style of food is not really fancy. We’re not looking for far mers to grow us heirloom-variety vegetables,” Ashby said. “We use the bulk ingredients that they can really grow. W e use a lot of peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, fresh herbs. “When it comes to meats, this is not a filet mignon and ribeye or rack of lamb place. We’re using chicken thighs, we’re using chuck roast, and braising things low and slow for hours. These lower cuts of meat, which far mers have a hard time selling, we’re going to be a good outlet for that.” There also is a pinch of serendipity in Rivas and Ashby opening a Caribbean-
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focused restaurant as well. After receiving his culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, S.C., Ashby pursued a curiosity and enthusiasm for “nuevo latino” cuisine by studying in Miami before retur ning to Lexington. Rivas, who will serve as the restaurant’s executive chef, emigrated from the Dominican Republic as a teenager and received a culinary arts degree from New York Restaurant School and went on to lear n about the food he ate as a child while working at a Cuban restaurant in New York City and studying under Jean-Georges Vongerichten. “I moved from New Y ork to Lexington, Kentucky, and I never expected to have this kind of love for Latino cooking,” Rivas said. “And then I find Jeremy (Ashby), a guy who grew up here and has the same kind of passion for these kind of ingredients – it’s really a great thing.”
For Rivas, opening a restaurant that emphasizes the foods he remembers growing up is an occasion steeped in sentimentality. “It’s most exciting because, and I get a little emotional about it, I see plantains and I can picture my mother cooking breakfast for me in the mor ning,” he said. “And it really brings back memories. The fact that I’m doing that right now for other people is really great.”
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(From top left, clockwise) Menu items include “Fricasse de Pollo,” the Cuban sandwich, “tres leches” dessert and craft mojito cockails. Co-owners Jeremy Ashby and Miguel Rivas. PHOTOS BY ROBBIE CLARK
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Keb’ Mo’. Feb. 6. The Grammy-winning Delta blues The Nativity master returns to Lexington.7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera Singers House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. PHOTO FURNISHED www.troubashow.com. Tim Daisy and Mikolaj Trzaska. Feb. 10. WRFL and the Outside the Spotlight Jazz and Improvised Music series present the return of Chicago-based av ant garde jazz percussionist and composer Tim Daisy, along with Polish woodwind musician Mikolaj Trzaska. Mecca Live Studio, 948 Manchester St. Dark Star Orchestra. Feb. 11. Dark Star Orchestra sets themselves apart from the throngs of Gr ateful Dead tribute bands with their “fanatical attention to detail” and presentation of complete original set lists. 7:30 p.m. Buster’s, 899 Manchester St. www.bustersbb.com.
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Feb. 21 - Mar. 31. Calgary-based artists Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett will create an outdoor interactive sculpture made of re-purposed light bulbs, fabricated in partnership with Bluegrass Community and Technical College’s Welding Technology program. The sculpture, designed specifically for Lexington, will be on public display all hours of the day . A public unveiling ceremony will take place Feb. 21. Triangle Park, 430 W. Vine St. (859) 425-2592. www.lexingtonartleague.org.
Ongoing Art Exhibits Hand, Voice & Vision: Artists’ Books from the Women’s Studio Workshop. Through March 16. An exhibit of 40 books published by the Women’s Studio Workshop, the largest publisher of hand-printed books in the United States. Lucille Little Fine Arts Library, 160 Patterson Drive. (859) 257-4908. Eden to Eternity: Molas from the San Blas Islands of Panama. Through Feb. 19. This show has 40 molas –– panels of reversed embroidery originally applied to the front and back of the Cuna women’ s blouses –– from the San Blas Islands off the coast of Panama. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri. Apostles Anglican Church, 200 Colony Blvd. www.apostlesanglican.com.
Coalscapes. Through February 26. This exhibition of photographs by the German-born, Lexington-based photographer Frank Döring documents the landscape and culture of the coal-rich Lausitz region of southeastern Germany. The images track the coal industry’s impact over several years, recording the evacuation and destruction of entire towns, and the eventual reclamation of land for a wide variety of recreational uses. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wed. - Sat. Institute 193, 193 N. Limestone St. www.institute193.org. Art and the Bookshelf. Through Feb. 28. In this exhibit, the bookshelf is both a sculpture and functional unit beautifying whatever art is placed on it. Prajna Design built a modular wall system from native Kentucky and reclaimed woods, which will feature
altered books by mixed media artists Lucinda A. Chapman, Jack Girard and Ray Papka. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues. - Fri.; noon - 3 p.m. Sat. M. Rezny Gallery, 903 Manchester St. (859) 252-4647. www.msrezny.com. Wide Angle: American Photography. Through April 20. Drawn from the Art Museum’s extensive collection of nearly 1,300 photographs, this thematic exhibition examines the history of photography. 12 - 5 p.m. Tues. - Sun. (8 p.m. Fri.). UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-5716. www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum. Robert C. May Photography Lecture Series: Catherine Opie. Feb. 7 - Mar. 9. L.A.-based photographer Catherine Opie's earliest work examines concepts of masculinity and femininity in lush color por -
Peter Walker. Feb. 13. Schooled by Ravi Shankar, the legendary 75-year-old psychedelic/folk guitarist served as musical director to Timothy Leary’s Millbrook estate in the 1960s, then fell out of the public view for four decades. With Doc Feldman. 9 p.m. Natasha’s Bistro, 112 Esplanade. www.beetnik.com. Carrie Rodriguez. Feb. 12. This Mexican-American Austin-based fiddler and singer has captivated Americana aficionados and the Latino music community alike. 9 p.m., Natasha’s Bistro, 112 Esplanade. www.beetnik.com. tadoo Lounge Session: “tadoolittle.” Feb. 13. A tribute to the Pixies’ seminal album “Dolittle,” featuring members from local bands. Avant-performance troupe PezHed will open. This is an all-ages, family-friendly monthly event series, featuring live performance, food trucks, libations and more. 6-9 p.m. Smiley Pete Publishing, 434 Old Vine St. www.tadoo.com/tadoolounge-sessions. Ben Sollee. Feb. 15. Transylvania University presents the Lexington native cellist, singer-songwriter, and composer known for his innovative playing style, genre-bending songwriting, influenced by folk, bluegrass, jazz, and R&B. 8:30 p.m. Haggin Auditorium, Transylvania University.
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Art, Literature & Film Events Brown Bag Book Discussion with Jan Isenhour. Thursdays in February. An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. 12 p.m., Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning. 251 W. 2nd St. (859) 254-4175. www.carnegiecenterlex.org. Director’s Spotlight: Nicholas Ray. Tuesdays in Feb. Presented by the Lexington Public Library and the Lexington Film League, this month-long series celebrating the early work of the legendary film director will highlight one of Ray’s first four films every Tuesday evening throughout February. Special matinee screening of “Rebel Without a Cause” on Feb. 8 (2 p.m.), in honor of James Dean's 83rd birthday. Schedule: “They Live By Night” Feb. 4, “Knock on Any Woman’s Door” Feb. 11, “A Woman’s Secrets” Feb. 18, “In a Lonely Place” Feb. 25. 7 p.m. Farish Theatre, 140 E. Main St. www.lexingtonfilmleague.org.
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Global Lens Films Series. Feb. 5, 15, 19, 26. After a three-year hiatus, the Global Lens Film Series returns to Lexington, with screenings of seven films from around the world intended to promote cross-cultural understanding. Schedule: “Pegasus” Feb. 5, “Fat, Bald Men” Feb. 15, “Craft” Feb. 19, “Amnesty” Feb. 26. 7 p.m. Wed.; 2 p.m. Sat. Farish Theatre, 140 E. Main St. (859) 231-5597. www.lexpublib.org/upcomingevents. Cult Film Series: Airplane. Feb. 5. The film is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film “Zero Hour!,” from which it borrows the plot and the central characters. 8 p.m. Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone. www.alsbarlexington.com. One World Film Series. Thursdays and Saturdays, Feb. 6 - Mar. 8. This annual local film festival is geared to promote cultural diversity, discussion and understanding through film. Among the changes to this year’s festival: all films will be screened at the K entucky Theatre, and no film will be screened more than once. Saturday screenings will feature films with children in them. Schedule: “Searching for Sugar Man” Feb. 6, “Gattu” Feb. 8, “Hitler’s Children” Feb. 13, “Wadjda” Feb. 15, “Where Do We Go Now” Feb. 20, “Beasts of the Southern Wild” Feb. 22, “La Source” Feb. 27. 7 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m. Sat. Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.oneworldfilmsfestival.org.
H’Artful of Fun. Feb. 7. Living Arts & Science Center's annual fundraiser is an elegant and unique evening of entertainment, food, libations and art. With entertainment by The Patrick McNeese Band and aerial silks artist Jessica Johnson. 7 p.m. Alltech Arena, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. (859) 252-5222. www.lasclex.org. Gallery Hop. Feb. 21. Presented by LexArts, Gallery Hop is a self-guided tour of the visual arts in downtown Lexington, with many galleries featuring special exhibits, hors d’oeuvres and more. 5 - 8 p.m. Various venues, downtown Lexington. www.galleryhoplex.com. Luminosity at Triangle Park Public Unveiling. Feb. 21. The Lexington Art League will host a ceremony to unveil the community art project Luminosity, a largescale, interactive community art installation. Featuring remarks by Mayor Jim Gray and Kentucky poet laureate Frank X. Walker, warm drinks and more. 5:30 p.m. Triangle Park, 430 W. Vine St. (859) 425-2592. www.lexingtonartleague.org. Art in Bloom Weekend 2014. Feb. 21 – 23. The galleries will be in full bloom with exquisite flor al arrangements created by designers interpreting works of art from the museum’s permanent collection and the special exhibit "Wide Angle: American Photography From the Collection." Featuring a black tie gala on Feb. 21; a cocktail reception Feb. 22; and artist demonstrations 2 - 4 p.m. Sun. On display 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. UK Art Museum, 405 Rose St. (859) 257–5716. Embry Book Signing & Photo Exhibit. Feb. 22. An event featuring spoken word, music, food, books for sale and signed by the authors, a photo and painting
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exhibit, and historical presentations by the Embry family and some of their relatives. 11 a.m. The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. 3rd St. (859) 280-2201. www.lexingtonlyric.com.
Classes & Workshops Bluegrass Wildwater Association Winter Roll Sessions. Fridays in February (except Feb. 21). Learn to paddle and roll a whitewater kayak. If you’re new to white water kayaking boats, gear, and instruction will be provided. If you have a kayak and want to hone your skills in a nice warm indoor pool this winter there’s plenty of room to practice. 7:40 p.m. Pinnacle Pool, 621 Southpoint Dr. www.bluegrasswildwater.org.
Book Art Workshop with Mary Rezny. Feb. 1 and 15. Photographer and book artist Mary Rezny will present two hands-on workshops titled “That Fabulous Accordion Fold,” based on the accordion fold as basic structure & binding. The workshops are in conjunction with the “Hand, Voice & Vision: Artists’ Books from the Women’s Studio Workshop” exhibit. 1 p.m. Lucille Little Fine Arts Library, 160 Patterson Dr. (859) 252-4647.
Still Life Oil Painting. Thursdays, Feb. 13 - March 20. In this six-week class led by Stevie Moore , teens and adults will learn the fundamentals of oil painting and working with still life subject matter. The class will also explore basic color mixing techniques for oil painting and introduce simple color palettes. 6 p.m. Living Arts and Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222. www.lasclex.org.
Create Your Own Succulent Container. Feb. 4. In this class, Arboretum Horticulturist Jesse Dahl will discuss how to grow them successfully, followed by a workshop where attendees will create a masterpiece of their own to take home. 4 p.m. The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive. (859) 257-6955.
Craft Writing: Beer, The Digital, and Craft Culture. Feb. 15. “Craft Writing” is a one-day symposium at the University of Kentucky that will showcase brewers and professional writers from the craft beer industry. While many beer events showcase craft beer, “Craft Writing” is one of the few events to feature the
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professional writing done in the craft beer industry.10 a.m. UK Student Center, 404 S. Limestone St. www.craftwriting.as.uky.edu. Building Your Art Portfolio. Saturdays, Feb. 15 Mar. 1. Artist Lennon Michalski will guide students in need of an art portfolio for college applications , AP Art credit, Governors School, and other special programs. 12 p.m. Living Arts and Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. (859) 252-5222. www.lasclex.org. Food Writing. Feb. 26. A five-week exploration of the boundless world of food writing. Presented in conjunction with the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning; led by Rona Roberts. 6 p.m. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir. (859) 273-2911.
Theater & Performance The Addams Family. Feb. 1. “The Addams Family” is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch to life. 3 and 7:30 p.m., EKU Center for the Arts, 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond. (859) 622-7294. www.ekucenter.com. UK Opera Theatre: Little Nemo In Slumberland. Feb. 1 - 2. An undergraduate production of the two-act opera “Little Nemo in Slumberland,” based on an early 20th century fictional character created by American cartoonist Winsor McCay. 7:30 p.m. Sat.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-1706. www.ukoperatheatre.org.
UK Department of Theatre: (Re)actions of Dance. Jan. 31 - Feb. 2. A winter dance concert featurImpressive local and ing choreography by Susie Thiel, Stephanie Harris,will Ariella regional beards Brown, Theresa Bautistasquare and Gusoff Giordano. p.m. for the7:30 annual “Whiskey, Whiskers Fri. - Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St.& Women” facial hair (859) 257-4929. finearts.uky.edu/theatre. competition on Feb. 1. Lang Lang with the UK Symphony Or chestra. PHOTO BY SHOOTINGFRENZY Feb. 9. Lang Lang is a critically-acclaimed piano phenom who has toured and performed all over the world. Time Magazine has recently included Lang Lang in the “Time 100,” the magazine’s annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, naming him as a symbol of the youth of China and its future . 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 2571706. www.finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center. The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra: Love. Feb. 14. Delight in the sinfully sweet music of guitarist Pablo Sáinz Villegas in LexPhil’s Valentine’s Day concert, “Love.” Experience the lush sounds of Argento’s “Valentino Dances,” Rodrigo’s “Concierto de Aranjuez” and Mendelssohn’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” featuring women’s choirs from Asbury University. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 257-4523. Lexington Ballet: A Dance Affair. Feb. 14. Five classic and contemporary love stories brought to life for an intimate audience. Tickets will be sold in pairs and will include a wine reception. 7 p.m. Artsplace, 161 N. Mill St. (859) 233-3925. www.lexingtonballet.org. Broadway LIVE: Memphis. Feb. 14 - 16. Inspired by actual events, “Memphis” follows the story of a
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white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. 8 p.m. Fri.; 2 and 8 p.m. Sat.; 1 and 6 p.m. Sun. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. (859) 233-4567. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com. Motown Magic: The Recreation of Motown. Feb. 15. A tribute to the top acts that defined the sound and presence of the Motown Label, including The Four Tops, The Marvelettes and The Temptations. Performed by revue acts with the finesse, choreography, and style that defined the iconic Motown era or music. 7 p.m. The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St. (859) 280-2218. www.lexingtonlyric.com. Lexington Children’s Theatre: The Musical
Adventures of Flat Stanley. Feb. 23, Mar. 1 - 2. Take a trip with Stanley as things go from ordinary to extraordinary in this musical adventure where the hero learns a thing or two about what it means to put your stamp on the world. 2 and 7 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Sun. Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 W. Short St. www.lctonstage.org. Pink Martini with the UK Symphony Orchestra. Feb. 28. Drawing inspiration from music all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old fashioned pop – Thomas Lauderdale founded the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994; the music has since been used in a number of hit movies and television series. 7:30 p.m.,Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. (859) 259-2754. www.finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.
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Death By Valentine: A Murder Mystery Entertainment Event. Feb. 8. Local non-profit agency The Family Counseling Service presents their second annual fundraiser featuring a Valentine-themed murder mystery performance, a plated dinner, silent auction, dancing and more. 6:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency, 401 W. High St. www.deathbyvalentine.com. Christian Muslim Dialogue: Women in Religion: Exploring Women’s Role; Considering Agents of Change Within Faith Communities. Feb 22. The The documentary film “Pink Smoke Over the Vatican� by Jules Hart will be shown at this month’s meeting, followed by a panel discussion and a customary pot-luck luncheon. 10 a.m. Hunter Presbyterian Church, 109 Rosemont Garden. (813) 833-3608. Fashion Angels: a Fundraiser for The Beautiful Minds Dyslexic Foundation. Feb. 2223. Kentucky native and “ANTM� contestant Laura Kirkpatrick will host this fashion event and fundr aiser. With a “Woodland Wonderland� theme, regional models and fashion designers will showcase their talent, gain experience in the fashion field and at the same time raise funds for the organization. 6 p.m. Buster’s Billiards & Backroom, 899 Manchester St. www.laurakirkpatrick.com/charity.
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Gifts & Accessories The perfect gift for any occasion! 112 Clay Ave. • Lexington 859.255.3188 • www.peggysgifts.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30 and Sat 10-5
Custom picture framing & imaging Mike & Letha Drury, Owners 1401 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40504 859-253-3885 www.southhillgallery.com
Offering Hands-On Cooking Classes for All Ages, Couples Date Nights, Demonstrations, Team Building & Private Events, Children’s Birthday Parties, Party Platters & Kitchen Retail Boutique
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Pete’s Properties
Real Estate Transactions for 40503, 40504, 40513, 40514, 40515
40503
2564 Ashbrooke Dr., $150,000
729 Sorrento Ln., $263,500
3504 Robinhill Way, $140,000
4312 Crescent Springs Ct., $260,000
3604 Cottage Cir., $125,000
732 Sorrento Ln., $255,000 372 Meadowcrest Park, $245,000
689 Cromwell Way, $225,000
40514
933 Palomino Ln., $205,000
4784 Agape Dr., $320,000
4129 Bridgemont Ln., $242,000
3200 Cornwall Dr., $190,000
2216 Dowgwood Trace Blvd., $260,000
3600 Timberwood Ln., $223,700
411 Monticello Blvd., $152,000
2468 Vale Dr., $237,000
4475 Rose Dale Ct., $220,000
606 Monticello Blvd., $136,000
4201 Steamboat Rd., $117,250
4632 Oak Creek Dr., $202,000
4098 Elora Ln., $245,000
1135 Rockbridge Rd., $174,250
40513
40515
4145 Harrodsburg Rd., $825,000
941 Fiddler Creek Way, $370,000
4433 Hartland Pkwy., $140,500
4801 Waterside Dr., $735,000
809 Springwater Cir., $325,000
1339 The Kings Ct., $117,000
3284 Malone Dr., $484,900
4652 Collinswood Dr., $309,500
1358 The Kings Ct., $110,000
1077 Chasewood Way, $374,900
1021 Watermill Ln., $305,000
4620 Spring Creek Dr., $110,000
1209 Kannapolis Pl., $350,000
1055 Rockbridge Rd., $290,000
3299 Gondola Dr., $235,000
616 Deltino Ct., $288,650
4000 Palmetto Springs Way, $225,000
3025 Ashley Oaks Dr., $288,250
2036 Allegheny Way, $223,000
4652 Windstar Way, $277,640
2013 Ft Harrods Dr., $183,500
3600 Hartland Parkside Pl., $269,000
4753 Boca Ln., $145,000
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Arm’s length residential sales for this magazine’s distribution area for the month of December 2013. 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.
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TOP-SELLING PROPERTY: 4145 HARRODSBURG RD. $825,000
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