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HAVING BOTH SURGICAL AND SO, DON’T FORGET ABOUT NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS ALSURGERY AS AN OPTION FOR LOWS US TO GUIDE PATIENTS FACIAL REJUVENATION. TO THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND LONGEST LASTING TREATMENTS Modern techniques provide a natural appearance and Three highly skilled and experienced nurses, have performed thousands of successful injections. We have a full-service skin care center. And laser treatments remain a mainstay of comprehensive rejuvenation. Yet, the core of our practice remains surgical.

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For Those Exploring Friendships, Secrets, and Trust: That Summer by Jennifer Weiner

For a Peek Into a Legend’s Life: The Grand Design, A Novel of Dorothy Draper by Joy Callaway

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Doesn't it seem like everyone's ready for summer fun? Live music fans are ready for concert season. Kids are ready to splash around in the pool... while many of us are simply ready to sit in the sun by the pool. Foodies are eager to chill out on restaurant patios and sample the best of summer's bounty. Adventurers are ready to hit the trails, camp out and explore nature's beauty. No matter how you celebrate the season, we've rounded up some fun ideas to help inspire your next adventure. Get out and enjoy the rest of the summer, y'all! by Amanda Harper

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c i s u M e v i L BIG BAND & JAZZ Tuesdays through August 9 Head out to Ecton Park on Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm for this free concert series. Bring a lawn chair and a picnic. CENTRAL BANK THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE Thursdays through October 13 Head to the Fifth Third Pavilion in Tandy Park from 5-8pm to enjoy live music. Food and beverage vendors are on site!

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NORTHSIDE NIGHTS July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19 and September 2 This free, fun concert series at Castlewood Park features R&B, soul, funk and dance music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and settle in to enjoy the tunes. SOUTHLAND JAMBOREE Thursdays through September 1 Love bluegrass? This free concert series is for you! Head to Moondance Amphitheater Thursday evenings at 7pm!

This list doesn't even begin to scratch the surface of the vibrant live music scene in and around Central Kentucky.

Check the websites for local venues and restaurants – or even Eventbrite – to find more great live music any night of the week.

SUMMER NIGHTS IN SUBURBIA Fridays through August 26 Unwind after a long week at Moondance Amphitheater for this free concert series. Jazz, bluegrass, indie, folk, blues and more offer lots of fun. SHAKER VILLAGE MUSIC ON THE LAWN Fridays & Saturdays through October 29 Enjoy live music in a farm-fresh setting! There is optional outdoor dining and specialty cocktails are available. No admission is required, but seating is limited and weather-dependent. To check out the full lineup, visit shakervillage.org. YACHT ROCK REVUE July 28 Is there anything more quintessentially summer than yacht rock? This band primarily covers easy-listening 70s and 80s, but they’re back at Manchester Music Hall 7-11pm with their first ever original album. Advance general admission is $18. TAHLSOUND July 24, August 28 & September 25 Live music comes to Southland Drive for this exciting summer concert series. To learn more, visit tahlsound.com.

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Warm temperatures mean we're all heading outside. While Central Kentucky's many parks, walking trails and natural areas are open (more or less) year-round, most of us visit them most often in the summertime. From biking The Legacy Trail to hiking Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, the opportunities for outdoor fun are virtually endless. Public pools, disc golf, fishing, birdwatching, community gardening, golf, skating, pedal boating, tennis, pickleball, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer... all of this fun is available FREE at Lexington city parks! Visit lexingtonky.gov/parksmap to find a park near you and find out what our many parks have to offer! [photo by Nicole Martin]

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Love classic movies? The Kentucky Theatre has your ticket to entertainment! Each Wednesday, they will be screening a different classic movie. Hits like The Big Sleep, Bonnie and Clyde, Sleeping Beauty, The Man Who Knew Too Much, West Side Story and The Godfather will come alive once more on the silver screen. At $6.50 a ticket, it’s a summer can’t-miss! Follow them on social media for the latest showings, or visit kentuckytheatre.org.

2022 HARRY DEAN STANTON FEST July 15-17

Celebrating a Kentucky native who appeared in over 200 films and television episodes, the Harry Dean Stanton Fest is a fun piece of local culture that you just won’t want to miss. From film screenings to live music with friends of the late actor, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we celebrate this icon of screen. Learn more at harrydeanstantonfest.org.

DRIVE-IN MOVIES

Nothing says summer like a drive-in movie. This nostalgic experience is a must-do for anyone. The closest drive-ins are in Mt. Sterling, Paris and Standford, but it’s absolutely worth the trek! TOPS Tip: Be sure to check each drive-in theater's website for the latest showings and rules.

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DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID July 14-17 The Lexington Theatre Company presents this charming Hans Christian Anderson tale features songs from the Disney classic as well as the 2007 Broadway adaptation. For tickets and more information, visit lexingtontheatrecompany.org.

BREYERFEST July 15-17 Collectors of Breyer horse figures know the joy and delight of this local event. If you or your littles might be interested in discovering the hobby, BreyerFest is a wonderful place to start! (There's plenty of fun for non-collectors, too.)

SPRAYGROUNDS Lexington has fun “spraygrounds” in Douglass, Jacobson, Masterson Station and Castlewood Parks. These interactive water features help kiddos cool off on a hot day. These often close at the end of July, so get splashing soon!

SHREK THE MUSICAL July 21-24 & 28-31 Get out of your swamp and into this delightful musical at the Lexington Children's Theatre! For tickets or to learn more, visit lctonstage.org.

HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION July 31 Not only is it Harry Potter's birthday, it's also the 25th anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! Celebrate with storytime, crafts and butterbeer at Joseph-Beth Booksellers from 11am-close!

PICNIC TIME! When's the last time you and your favorite kiddos went on an honest-togoodness picnic? Pack a blanket and fill a basket with your favorite (warm weather-friendly!) snacks. Head to one of central Kentucky's many parks and natural areas to enjoy a little time outdoors. And sure, as long as the park rules say it's okay, Fido can come, too!

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! it f o o H KENTUCKY HORSE PARK RUN/WALK CLUB Mondays through September 5

Meet Monday evenings from 4:30-7pm at the Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center. Explore the grounds free of charge and take a stroll or run along the clearly marked 1.5 or 3 mile loops. This opportunity to take in the beauty of horse country is free and open to the public. Dogs are permitted on leash, but bikes or other vehicles are not. Learn more at khpfoundation.org. [photo courtesy of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation]

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Lexington’s many murals offer stunning backdrops that are always a perfect photo-op. Take a tour of these incredible public artworks – and fill your Insta feed, while you’re at it! To find Lexington's mural locations, visit prhbtn.com or visitlex.com.

This hidden gem just outside of Frankfort boasts interactive sculptures that will delight contemporary art lovers of all ages. Over 70 works of art are sprinkled over 30 acres of native meadows and newly forested areas. Free and open to the public dawn ‘til dusk, there’s so much to discover and explore inside this fun sculpture park. Learn more and discover upcoming events at josephinesculpturepark.org

LEXARTS HOP! July 15 & September 16 Dozens of art galleries, artists’ studios, museums and creative spaces open their doors for the LexArts HOP! Encounter the arts up close on a choose-your-ownadventure tour about town. Visit lexarts.org to find the HOP Guide, which includes information on special popups and events… or stop by LexArts on Mill!

BALLET UNDER THE STARS August 4-7 Enjoy an evening of professional ballet in Woodland Park. You won’t want to miss the pre-show youth production at 8pm. Bring lawn chairs, a picnic and your sense of wonder for this wonderful summer experience! $8 per person (children 3 and under free). To learn more about this fun summer event, visit lexingtonky.gov!

CHICAGO August 4-7 The Lexington Theatre Company presents murder, mayhem and “All That Jazz” in this thrilling Broadway classic. For tickets and more information, visit lexingtontheatrecompany.org.

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PICNIC WITH THE POPS August 13 This is one of the biggest can’t-miss events on any Lexingtonian’s social calendar. From the creative table decorations to the wonderful live music, it’s a great evening out at Keene Meadow. With this year’s theme of “Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown,” tickets are sure to go fast! Get details online at lexpops.com.

WOODLAND ART FAIR August 20-21 For over 40 years, Woodland Park has transformed into a delightful art fair each summer. With over 160 artists, craftspeople and vendors selling truly inspiring goods, this is a great way to discover the work of some truly talented artisans. There will also be live entertainment, food trucks, local breweries/vineyards and more!

Central Kentucky has so many cultural experiences for you to discover! VisitLex.com has a great list of local art galleries. LexArts.org can connect you not only to art galleries, but performing arts venues and groups!

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The Donut Trail. The Fried Chicken Trail. The Country Ham Trail. The BBQ Trail. The Hot Brown Hop. State Park Plates. Kentucky has countless opportunities for foodies to discover our culinary heritage. For pre-planned itineraries to help guide your quest, visit kentuckytourism.com.

Of course, you don’t have to go far for a culinary adventure, and you don’t have to stick to anyone else’s agenda. Plan your own foodie tour! Pick a cocktail and venture to find the best in town. Make a plan to sample the chef’s special at 10 great restaurants by summer’s end. Start a supper club with a group of friends and dine out on local patios every Tuesday. Crafting your own tour means you get to savor the very best of Lexington… on your own terms!

WINE, BEER AND BOURBON COUNTRY In recent years, growth of Kentucky’s brewing and distilling tradition has exploded. From cider to sake, there’s a sip for just about everybody. Whether you head to Lexington Distillery District, hit the Brewgrass Trail or simply sample locally-produced beers and spirits at local restaurants, there’s so much to savor this summer!

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS Fridays through September 30 Hungry? Head to Triangle Park to enjoy a selection of local food trucks from 11:30am-1:30pm. TOPS Tip: While most food trucks take cards, we recommend bringing cash... just in case!

COOKBOOK CLUB Think of this as a book club and supper club in one. Choose a cookbook for you and your crew to cook your way through. You could take turns hosting the event, rotating who is responsible for which dishes – and don’t forget drinks! You could opt to do each meal as a potluck, or maybe curate menus based on the book. Suggested viewing: Julie & Julia.

FARMERS’ MARKETS Summer sun means summer produce! Locally-grown tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, watermelons, strawberries, corn, squash, peas… there’s honestly nothing better. Many local farmers’ markets also offer products like canned salsas, jellies, honey, meat and more. Let the fresh bounty you find inspire your cooking for weeks to come!

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RAVEN RUN SUPERMOON HIKE July 13 Join the Raven Run team on a moonrise hike during our biggest and brightest supermoon of the year! Cost to participate is $5 and spots are limited. If the night skies aren’t your jam, Raven Run has tons of other special programs and hikes for you to explore!

THE DRUNKEN FLEA August 13 Head over to The Burl to discover rad, curated vintage goods, from clothing to furniture and beyond. Multiple vendors will be present at this pop-up market at The Burl!

KEENELAND CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE July 16 This event is the ultimate gathering of vintage, classic, exotic and collector vehicles. Day of show gate admission is $25/ advance will call admission is $20. Children under 12 and active military in uniform admitted free.

STAYCATION We love the idea of a staycation, but it seems like we never really make the most of what’s close! Change it up this summer by staying in one of Lexington’s many hotels, B&Bs and airbnbs. There are so many unique, wonderful experiences here in town. For instance… want to stay in the World’s First PlantFriendly Hotel? Visit Elwood Hotel & Suites! If you’re looking for history and natural beauty, check out A Storybook Inn.

RAFTING AND TUBING There’s nothing better to cool you off during summer heat than hitting the water. Central Kentucky offers lots of opportunities to make a splash – from kayaking to boating – but we especially love tubing. It’s the perfect lazy afternoon activity!

TRY TIE-DYE This groovy hobby has made quite a comeback! TikTok has tons of amazing how-to videos with tips on ice dyeing, bleach dyeing, folding techniques and more. And if all of that sounds complicated, trust that tie-dye is the DIY project where there are no wrong answers!

SANDERS CAFÉ See the birthplace of Kentucky fried chicken! The newlyrenovated museum has interactive exhibits (as well as tons of selfie opportunities) for you to explore. It’s a wacky Roadside America experience. It also happens to be a working KFC, so you can dine in while you’re there.

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LEXINGTON LEGENDS AND KENTUCKY WILD HEALTH GENOMES Enjoy the official sport of summer up close and personal! While the fun on the field is worth the price of admission alone, the promotions can’t be beat. From fireworks nights to fun giveaways, there’s a lot of entertainment happening down at the Wild Health Ballpark.

GET THRIFTY Lexington’s many antique malls and thrift stores offer tons of treasures just waiting to be discovered. It’s a great way to spend a summer afternoon indoors.

THE SHELL GROTTO The Headley-Whitney Museum offers a peek at beautiful bibelots and more, and that’s worth the $10 admission alone (children 12 and under are free). But it’s the Shell Grotto that makes us think of summertime. Added onto the grounds in 1973, the walls, floor and ceiling are covered with shells, coral and fossils. It’s an experience quite unlike any other in Kentucky.

BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP July 7-10 For golf fans, this is the ultimate event of the summer. This PGA Tour event at Keene Trace offers the chance to get close to the superstars of golf.

SYMPHONIC STROLL September 10 Head out to Josephine Sculpture Park outside of Frankfort and enjoy chamber music as you explore the contemporary artworks. Interactive activities, food trucks and more. Enter at 4pm or 5pm; tickets are $14 each. Performances occur between 4pm and 8pm.

VOLUNTEER Giving back is good for the soul… and good for our city! Spend some time helping out an organization that you care about.

DO THE TOURIST THING Never been a tourist in Lexington? Act like one! Go to all of the “must-see” spots that we locals simply don’t visit everyday. It will be so exciting to look at our city through fresh eyes! From Thoroughbred Park to McConnell Springs, there’s lots of history, art, culture and FUN to discover!

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July 11-16 See the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown” at the Kentucky Horse Park! This charity horse show helps fund the Junior League’s community works projects… while offering tons of entertainment for all ages! Each night’s theme means there’s something exciting to enjoy alongside all the equestrian action. Information and tickets can be found at lexjrleague.com.

HATS OFF DAY + ROOD & RIDDLE GRAND PRIX July 30 Salute Kentucky’s horse industry at this free familyfriendly event at the Kentucky Horse Park.

LEXINGTON POLO As much as Lexingtonians love horsey culture, many don’t know that polo is alive and well in the Bluegrass! Lexington Polo has club matches at the Kentucky Horse Park every Sunday at 3pm through the end of September.

They also have Club Tournament Leagues and USPA Tournaments coming up, so follow them on Facebook for more info!

USEF PONY FINALS

August 9-14 This exciting event offers tons of fun for spectators at the Kentucky Horse Park. Learn more at usef.org.

KEENELAND TOURS While most of us have visited Keeneland during race meets or for special events, most of us haven’t enjoyed a formal tour of this National Historic Landmark. Make this the summer that you change that! Visit keeneland.com to learn more.

HORSE MANIA Celebrating the 50th anniversary of LexArts and the return of the Breeders’ Cup to Lexington, Horse Mania rides again this year! Look for horses to start appearing all over town this summer. A complete list will be available at lexarts.org as soon as it’s available, so follow them on social media for the latest details! •

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Simpson & Co. Painting Contractors: Mike Simpson knows a thing or two about running a successful business. Simpson & Company was formed almost 40 years ago when Mike was a graduate student at the University of Kentucky working to supplement his teaching stipend. He was painting part-time for a remodeling contractor during the housing boom of the early eighties. Popular subdivisions such as Hartland, The Woods, Andover, Firebrook, and Equestrian Woods were all under construction at the time, and Mike saw an opportunity. Mac Crawford of Crawford Builders recognized Mike’s efficiency and attention to detail which was lacking in the painting industry at the time and suggested he start his own company. He began to lay the groundwork and decided to suspend his graduate studies

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in June of 1983 to form the painting company that bears his name today, Simpson & Company Painting Contractors. Always one to “play by the rules," Mike still prides himself on trying to do things the right way. The size of the company has waxed and waned significantly since its humble beginnings when Mike worked every day alongside 3-4 other painters to build the business. In the 90s when things were booming, he employed upwards of 90 painters and had four estimators. Today, he has an employee pool of 25-30 painters and three estimators. The market has changed many times throughout the years, and the company has had to adapt to “boom and bust” cycles along the way.

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nathan slyh,cfp® Acuity Weal th Management “I’ve always wanted to make a positive impact on people and live a life with significance,” explained Nathan Slyh of Acuity Wealth Management Advisors. “The decisions we make with money can either help or harm our relationship with others. I’m very grateful to be of service to my clients and their families.” Nathan and the larger Acuity Wealth team deliver that service across a wide range of offerings, tailored to individuals at all points of life as well as business owners. But regardless of the client’s specific needs, Nathan has a clear way of determining whether he’s been successful. “At the end of each work day I always ask myself, ‘was I merely busy or actually productive?’,” Nathan said. “They are very different things! Embrace change, welcome challenges and never give up. If you aren’t passionate about what you do for work, you’re likely in the wrong field.” And these metrics of success drive some actionable advice that Nathan would offer anyone looking for wealth management help. “I would encourage all clients to know how the advisor is compensated and have candid discussions with them,” he said. “Find someone who you can trust and have honest conversations with.”

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kenya arrington w ds Kenwoo d Real ty Group With a focus on residential home sales, Kenwood Realty Group is a real estate brokerage that leans on extensive knowledge and experience in the industry to serve clients with unique attentiveness, thanks to its boutique size. “Kenwood Realty Group prides itself on being a real estate brokerage of integrity, balance and momentum, and we use those three principles to navigate the market and lead our clients to fulfilling their goals and accomplishing their dreams,” said Kenya Arrington Woods, the owner and principal broker of Kenwood. “The heart of our brokerage is service.” As a business owner, Woods explained that customers ultimately want to know that you care about them and are willing to work hard on their behalf. The key to success is finding ways to add value to the lives of others while running your own business, she added. “Recognize, appreciate and maximize the unique qualities that make you who you are,” Woods suggested. “Identify the areas you’re specifically talented and gifted in, and use them to serve the needs of others. That will make you stand out from the crowd.”

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aj daugherty Al liance Insurance B roke rage Covering five states but with a strong focus on Kentucky, Alliance Insurance Brokerage works with clients to help them with all of their insurance needs — Auto, Home, Umbrella, Rental Property, Recreational, Life Insurance and more. AJ left the corporate world of Insurance to start Alliance Insurance Brokerage, and Independent Agency focused on Personal & Commercial Lines Insurance. “I pride myself on availability and responsiveness,” Daugherty said. “If anyone would seek out our services, all they would need to do is call, text or email. I’m not hard to find and I’m responsive.” Ultimately, this dedication to communication and eagerness to serve is central to Daugherty’s vision for the best-possible insurance brokerage a client could want. “Those seeking insurance services should look for an insurance professional that is responsive, has many insurance carriers available to bid on their particular needs, and treats the client’s assets with the care that they would take with their own assets,” Daugherty said. “This rule is how we define how we do business at Alliance Insurance Brokerage.”

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gan flynn D ec isive Action Decisive Action is Kentucky’s premier executive protection, private security and consulting service, working with businesses, families and high-profile individuals in their most pressing times of need. “Executive protection and private security is a rotating landscape — at any moment, our team can go from boardrooms to civil unrest scenarios, red-carpet events to secure travel logistics, close personal protection to planning and evaluating facility security protocols,” explained Decisive Action’s Logan Flynn. “Top organizations in this field should have a dynamic team network with a multitude of professional backgrounds and capabilities.” To name a few of the relevant backgrounds in Decisive Action’s network, it calls upon expertise from the military, law enforcement, the Department of Defense, U.S. Special Operations, and bodyguard-focused institutes to maintain the adaptability to place professional personnel undercover, in a boardroom, a riot zone, leading a motorcade or nearly any other environment. And all of this expertise is offered to clients through an honest and dependable commitment to customer service. “Commit to being honest and sincere,” Flynn recommended. “Don’t cycle personalities or your level of service hoping to obtain that perceived or short-lived gain. It’s disingenuous.”

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joseph nolasco integrity Architecture Believe it or not, it’s what you don’t see when you walk into the offices of integrity/Architecture that might have more significance than anything else. “We decided from the beginning that we didn’t want our last names on the front door,” explained Joseph Nolasco, co-founder of the firm. “Our message is founded on honesty and transparency, and the name of our firm, integrity, is the driving force behind our company. Our business is founded on principles, not principals.” That guiding decision has fostered a firm that puts client needs and the ability to do good work above all else, fostering one of the leading architectural businesses in the region, led by a mix of construction and engineering experience. “Many folks don’t trust in the impact they may have with their business or the success they might achieve,” Nolasco advised. “If you have a good plan and a clear, honest approach to your business, you will garner the respect and success you deserve.”

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siegfreid lauren Acuity Risk Management With a mission to help clients with their finances and enable them to live life on their terms, Acuity Wealth Management offers individual and family wealth planning, business strategy, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and more. Siegfreid Lauren’s own journey toward financial planning is representative of the firm’s larger mission to help its clients. “I knew early on that I wanted to help people,” Siegfreid recalled. “Wealth Planning checks all the boxes for me. When I chose my path in finance, both of my parents were in medicine and they would quip that “health is wealth”, and my response to that was, “ and it’s my job to make sure your wealth is healthy.” The health check ups Siegfreid provides can vary widely, as his clients’ needs do. Taking a wholistic approach in wealth planning, his background and expertise can help clients with complex needs through creative planning and thoughtful guidance. A meeting with Siegfreid may be just what the doctor ordered. “Lazy money is bad money- give your money a job and hold it accountable, you’ll be surprised what that buys you,” Siegfreid advised. When asked what they should look for in an advisor Siegfreid replied, “ I would suggest you find someone who likes what they do, they tend to be really good at their job—clients have a nose for it and will feel the difference when they do.”

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garrett coats Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Garrett Coats, the general manager at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment, has been instrumental in establishing the company’s eponymous restaurant as a bonafide Lexington institution. As he explained to TOPS, the key to this success has been integrating excellence into every aspect of the diners’ experience. “It is captured in the quality of the food, the energy and elegance of the atmosphere, the impeccability of service and the overall dining experience,” Coats said. “When you dine with us, you are our guests and we do everything possible to treat you to a show unlike any other.” Since he was 16, Coats has worked in every conceivable role in the restaurant industry — from washing dishes at a Pizza Hut to bartending while in college. But throughout that time, he’s found no better place than right here to serve diners. “The city of Lexington and its surrounding cities have really welcomed Jeff Ruby’s and are genuinely cheering for our success,” he said. “Collectively, we can help Kentucky grow its economy and provide jobs and opportunities for the amazing people who live here.”

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david ferguson Kentuck y Concre te Co atings Offering repair, resurfacing and restoration of concrete spaces, from garages to patios and basements to driveways, Kentucky Concrete Coatings is a locally-owned, family business that has proudly served the Central Kentucky area since 2020. After receiving recommendations from family and friends in other states who were finding success with the Penntek line of products and services, Kentucky Concrete Coatings’ David Ferguson began providing polyurea coatings for concrete services in the growing market of Central Kentucky, offering an installation process that takes only one day and is guaranteed by a 15-year manufacturer’s warranty. “My parents and grandparents instilled in me the importance of hard work, family and pride in one’s community,” explained Ferguson. “These qualities have given me the opportunity to grow a business built on these same virtues while fulfilling the needs of others and eagerly providing a high-quality service with respect and awareness.” These lessons from Ferguson’s childhood now translate into a commitment to customer satisfaction that has become central to Kentucky Concrete Coatings’ success. “Customer service is one of the best indicators of professionalism in our field of work, and we at Kentucky Concrete Coatings pride ourselves in our responsiveness and knowledge about our products and the services we provide,” Freguson concluded.

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landon howe Green Gabl es Windows & Doors Growing from local roots planted in 2018, Green Gables Windows & Doors is a purveyor of award-winning entry and sliding patio doors, top-rated replacement windows and seamless gutters, aiming to always put the customer first. The team creates a pleasant and stress-free buying experience that sees customers work directly with owner Landon Howe throughout the order process, from initial contact through installation and beyond. “My advice would be to take the time to get to know your potential customers when you meet them,” Howe said. “Taking the time to listen to a homeowner is important, for obvious, business-related reasons, but more than that, you might just learn a life lesson or three along the way. I know I sure have.” With nearly 20 years of experience in exterior remodeling throughout Central Kentucky, Howe has learned to always keep clients’ best interests at heart, and that treating people right is something to pride yourself on, above all else. “Renovation activity in the exterior remodeling industry is as high as maybe ever before, and we’re all blessed to be a part of it, but not taking the proper time to listen and invest into a potential customer will always be a no-no in my book,” Howe said.

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kymberly mccreary Val or Homes Team Born and raised in Kentucky, Kymberly McCreary realized just how important trust is in the real estate process when she was serving her five years of active duty in the U.S. Army, moving all over the world. That’s why she opened Valor Homes Team, what has grown today to become a diverse group of women focused on providing exceptional service, friendship and real estate advice to families across the globe. “I think big and shoot for the stars and I’m a big believer that if there’s a will, there’s a way,” McCreary said of the outlook that has driven her business to its quick success. “Self growth is something one should always continue to look for, we are never done learning.” And with an appreciation for the ability her team has to genuinely improve the lives of its clients, McCreary advocates for the benefits of working with a seasoned professional. “Each deal is different and my experience allows me to guide customers through the process, as there can be hiccups and obstacles that no one can foresee,” she said. “Staying calm, sometimes being creative and helping all parties find a middle zone will ultimately help a buyer or seller get to the closing table.”

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suzanne powell Me ridian Weal th Management Headquartered in Lexington, Meridian Wealth Management services clients across the country to provide investment and portfolio services, retirement planning, higher education funding, family business succession planning, retirement consulting and more. Among its team of advisors and support staff, it offers more than 300 years of combined experience in the financial industry, with Vice President Suzanne Powell representing the best of this legacy insight. “Over her two-decade career in the industry, Suzanne was the vice president of investments at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors,” the Meridian team said. “Suzanne builds long-term relationships with her clients in a fiduciary capacity and has a reputation for always answering their calls.” Powell’s work in the wealth management field has recently culminated in the publication of her book, “The Ultimate Money Moves For Women Over 50,” which became a top-ranked best seller on Amazon. But it isn’t just her professional accomplishments that have made Powell such an outstanding member of the Lexington community. “Suzanne is most proud of her family, as she and her husband, Chris, have a combined six kids and five dogs,” her team explained. “She likes to stay involved in helping people and is the past board chair and board member of Arbor Youth Services.”

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visal heng Lavish Nai ls Lavish Nails has been voted one of the top nail salons in Lexington and has opened multiple locations following the success of their flagship spa in Hamburg. Visal Heng, co-owner, shares “I was attending UK, and to help pay for school, I was working part-time at a nail salon. Somewhere along the journey, I found that I enjoyed the feeling of getting to know my clients and making them feel better by providing my services. When the opportunity came to become a coowner Lavish Nails, I couldn’t pass it up.” Specializing in organic nail services that can include expert use of SNS dipping powder, full acrylic sets, gel nails, pedicures and fun designs inspired by ideas clients have, Lavish Nails serves as the Lexington area’s favorite nail spa. Heng shares that this industry combines the opportunity to serve clients and boost their confidence, where someone with a great work ethic and vision can thrive and rise to the top. Heng, who graduated with a business and marketing degree, says this journey has given him a lesson to pass onto others. “Don’t let your degree define who you are,” Heng said. “In a world where you can be anything, explore your options, grow and learn.”

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chris schenk Handyman Connection With a skilled group of craftspeople and office staff, Handyman Connection is the go-to local expert in home repair, maintenance and remodeling, providing efficient and quality executive for client homes and businesses. “Customers will be notified of appointments, presented pricing in a timely manner and kept informed on the scheduling of their projects,” explained Chris Schenk of the process that sets Handyman Connection apart from the competition. And while many factors are limiting workforces today, Schenk’s management sees Handyman Connection thriving. “Be creative and find solutions to keep good team members on your team, and loyalty will be reciprocated both ways,” he advised. “We maintain a competitive environment and have goals for each week, month and quarter.” And when it comes to the things customers should seek in their repair, maintenance and remodeling firms, Schenk offered some closing words of wisdom. “Pay attention to communication before, during and after appointments,” he recommended. “Always get pricing and scope of work in writing prior to starting work.”

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holleigh sharp Wal den Mortgage Group “I went straight into banking after graduating from UK with a degree in finance, and my initial role was a one-year position rotating through different banking departments,” recalled Holleigh Sharp of the Walden Mortgage Group, when asked what inspired her to enter the real estate industry. “While working through the mortgage lending rotation, I began to feel like that was the place for me. I have now been working in this business for 25 years.” In that time in the industry, Sharp has received her broker licenses in Kentucky and Tennessee and built a reputation with Walden for offering numerous mortgage loan products, with expertise working with firsttime homebuyers, new construction purchase financing and refinancing. “Experience and knowledge of the mortgage process are key requirements when choosing a loan officer,” Sharp advised. “I have many years of experience in both originating and underwriting. Buying a home is the largest purchase many of us will ever make. Decades of experience in this business helps me help clients through what can be a very stressful time.”

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danny pankiv StripeMas te rs Lawn & Landscape With a sterling reputation for service in Central Kentucky, StripeMasters Lawn and Landscape is a dirt work and landscaping company that provides residential and commercial services like grading, excavating, landscaping, mulching, sod, concrete, cleanups, snow removal and much more. The growth of the company might mask its humble origins, but the dedication to service that it maintains comes directly from the foundation built by Danny Pankiv. “I started mowing lawns for neighbors as a way to make spending money and that grew into a love for landscape,” Pankiv explained. “I took courses in landscaping and agriscience as well as a full high school internship for a large landscaping company to build my expertise into what it is today.” That hard work and dedication has clearly paid off, as StripeMasters now serves countless clients with a range of unique offerings. But at the end of the day, its success always comes down to principles. “We take pride in doing the job right and making sure we leave your property looking better than ever,” Pankiv concluded. “We try to make sure we follow the best practices to ensure proper results.”

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jake schirmer WesBanco WesBanco is a regional bank that takes the community bank approach to Central Kentucky and the other communities that it serves. Commercial and retail clients alike have found it to have the funding capacity to be a resource for all capital and banking needs, and it is well positioned to maintain this capacity even as a larger market pullback seems likely. “In the current market, there is going to be continued tightening of margins and increased cost of capital,” explained WesBanco’s Jake Schirmer, who started his own banking career fresh out of college. “Businesses will need a bank that will work through creative solutions and be a partner that will be responsive. We have a seasoned team of bankers at WesBanco and can leverage our experience as one navigates both macro and micro economic conditions.” Regardless of the current economic landscape, Schirmer’s advice for his peers is sure to guide WesBanco to continued success. “My advice to all business people is to maintain good communication and manage your business relationships with utmost care,” he said.

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albert lukonga Alb e rt Couture Albert Couture, a luxurious label that caters to both men and women of all ages, offers items that are designed and made from scratch per each client’s preferences. Across garment items like suits and dresses, accessories like cufflinks and scarves, and shoes like heels and loafers, the work of Albert Couture is putting Kentucky on the map as home to one of the most influential clothing labels in the world. “My mother was a fashion professor growing up,” explained the visionary Albert Lukonga. “When we came to Kentucky, I noticed a huge need for something more than a store. What we needed was an experience. At Albert Couture, this is what we do best. We sell an experience while building confidence.” Creating that experience has been so important to Lukongo because of the chance it offers members of this community to take the best care of themselves. “You work so hard, treat yourself a little by coming to see us,” Lukonga implored. “If you want an experience where quality in both people and products speaks for itself, welcome to the one-stop fashion house.”

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carson fichtner Carson’s Foo d & Drink Through Lexington staple Carson’s Food & Drink, Carson Fichtner is able to put his own words of wisdom to use every day. “Your marketing may depict you as a connected and caring company, but if you aren’t actually following through on this, people will notice,” Fichtner said. “I think ultimately what it comes down to is honest marketing, followed by action in the business to make those claims a reality. Care for your employees and your customers and people will pay you back tenfold.” Fichtner credits lifelong friend and mentor Jordan Hill of Falcon’s Creative Group for showing him that he could use his artistic skills in ways that let him be creative while also earning a living and knowing his value. “I think a lot of new businesses misunderstand who they are and having a keeper of your brand in a great marketing director can be and is monumentally important,” Fichtner concluded. “If you think of any successful brand, you know what they represent just by looking at their logo. And whether you are Apple or a local boutique or restaurant, representing yourself in a clear and consistent way is fundamental to your success.”

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ashley brown Ward, Ho cke r & Thornton “No two days are alike, and on a given day, I can be found in a courtroom, on a construction site, in a physician’s office or in front of a jury,” explained Ashley Brown of Ward, Hocker & Thornton, PLLC. “The best part of my job is working hard for my clients — sometimes even years on the same case — and achieving a great result. At my firm, we like to say that no problem is too great or small for us to deliver personalized legal services.” Brown has always known that she wanted to be in the legal professional, but didn’t always think she’d focus on litigation. But that changed when she saw just how much it allowed her to serve in the courtroom. And she’s also found that her focus allows her to make genuine connections with those she meets. “Being a litigator allows me to develop personal connections with clients, lawyers, judges and jurors in the courtroom,” she said. “I was drawn to the variation in the types of cases I work. I represent construction contractors, manufacturers, trucking companies, restaurants and many other types of businesses, as well as individuals.”

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jennifer parsons RE/MAX Elite Real ty As a full-time residential realtor and co-owner at RE/MAX Elite Realty, Jennifer Parsons regularly sees herself named as the top producer in her office, is a frequent Platinum Club winner and is an inductee into the RE/ MAX Hall Of Fame. She attributes her success to her ability to help buyers get homes and navigate even a tough market through education. “I am accessible to my clients when they need me and this is very important when they need to get into a home before it sells,” Parsons said. “I also help sellers get the highest prices for their homes, while also negotiating what’s important to them.” After 15 years selling real estate, Parsons has found that this accessibility is one of the biggest keys to success. “In a time-sensitive industry it is very important to work with someone who is invested in this business as a full-time career,” she said. “A realtor should be dependable and follow up by doing what they say they will do.”

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patrick parker Thoroughbred Sol utions At Thoroughbred Solutions, a firm focused on delivering full-suite marketing services, and SaaS Partners, a custom app building business, Patrick Parker specializes in producing custom software and digital marketing for growing business. Through the two, he’s putting some of the most foundational lessons of his life to work. “My father taught me never to start something unless you’re prepared to see it through,” Parker recalled. Thoroughbred Solutions offers mobile and web app development, web design, video production, photography, branding, graphic design and more to help small business owners execute a strategy to grow, bringing their ideas to life while they focus on their businesses. Meanwhile, SaaS Partners helps clients get custom apps built, launched and put into the hands of ideal users, transforming aspiring entrepreneurs into SaaS company founders. Across these services, Parker is sure to deliver on the advice he offers anyone looking to engage with marketing services. “If you work with an agency, make sure they understand who your customer is and how your product or service solves their problems,” Parker advised.

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jennifer longworth Bourb on Barre l Po dcas ting While she was working at a small radio station, Jennifer Longworth was asked by the general manager to get the shows broadcasted through iTunes. Working to fulfill that mission, she discovered the joy of podcasts and ended up going out on her own as a freelance podcast editor and producer shortly after. “I edit podcasts for established podcasters and help new podcasters get started with the basics,” Longworth explained of the services offered by her business, Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. “Most of my clients are on the West Coast, but I am trying to serve more folks in Central Kentucky.” Longworth’s own journey to find her passion compels her to remind fellow business owners that they should get out there, network and get in front of people to generate referrals, as she has done for Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. And as for prospective clients, she offered some additional advice. “Find an editor who understands podcasting, not just audio in general,” she recommended. “Editing music and editing podcasts are two different skill sets.”

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meredith turk The Wi l dcat Group Meredith Turk was hired as Director of Marketing in 2019 and given two different but equally importatnt objectives. First, spread the word that Wildcat Moving shares common ownership and management with the 11 other Wildcat Group businesses: Wildcat Van Lines, Wildcat Mini-Storage, Wildcat Clean Team, Ladycat Packing and Organizing, Wildcat Pressure Washing, Wildcat Home Inspection, Big Blue Painting and Handyman, Wildcat Gutters, Wildcat Carpet Cleaning, Wildcat Dog Retreat and Wildcat Auto Repair. This was obviously no small task but through Meredith’s tireless networking and strategic advertising, The Wildcat Group is becoming just as much of a houshold name as Wildcat Moving. Meredith’s second objective was to get involved with and give back to the community as much as possible. “We are a strong community partner. The most rewarding part of my job is the work we do with charitable projects, fundraisers and community events,” Turk said. “Our goal is to support and bring awareness to charitable organizations throughout Kentucky.” The Wildcat Group donated more than 1,000 hours of labor in 2021, plus trucks, equipment and capital. “The Wildcat Group is not just a synergy of local service providers. We are a true neighbor.”

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haley gatew d Carl Meye rs Now in her third year as Store Manager and Buyer at Lexington boutique Carl Meyers, Haley Gatewood draws upon the wealth of industry experience that she’s accrued since entering this field as a teenager. “I never grew out of my passion for fashion and meeting people, as well as using my entrepreneurial spirit to build a boutique atmosphere with a solid backing of strategy, policies and principles from decades of corporate training,” Gatewood explained. That combination of passion and spirit is put to good use at Carl Meyers, which has established a fashion legacy here, with roots stemming from the namesake family’s downtown department store, to its custom equestrian riding apparel, to its high-end women’s clothing offerings off of Clay Avenue. “Come see the difference for yourself when you step foot into Carl Meyers,” Gatewood said of the brand’s prominence. “We provide an emotional connection that is customer centric, and a fun experience that will have you leaving with a lasting impression.”

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kasey mccarty 5.23 Real Es tate “I have always had a love for real estate and have always enjoyed ‘Sunday drives’ to look at beautiful properties,” recalled Kasey McCarty of 5.23 Real Estate. “My husband suggested I consider getting into real estate in the beginning. I only sold six houses my first year, but realized pretty quickly that I could build something much bigger.” That realization saw McCarty plan and work toward opening 5.23 Real Estate in March 2020, a group that has quickly become a go-to for Lexington home buying and selling as the market has exploded. Today, it is a multi-state real estate brokerage focused on residential and vacation properties, and McCarty holds licenses for Kentucky, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. “Buyers and sellers alike need a wellrounded agent to compete in the current real estate market,” McCarty explained. “The real estate market is strong in most areas, including Lexington, and buyers, sellers and investors all need somebody who has the knowledge to ‘get it done.’”

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stephen anderson Fl ooring By D esign “I’ve been around flooring stores my entire life,” explained Stephen Anderson, who has channeled this lifelong passion into the business he runs with his wife today, Flooring By Design. “My family has owned and operated flooring stores since the late 1970s. I worked in those stores from the time I was old enough to work, trying to learn and absorb all of the information I could from my family.” Today, Flooring By Design combines that legacy expertise with cuttingedge techniques and products, selling and installing all types of flooring for residential, commercial, hospitality and property management customers. And as much as things have evolved and improved in Anderson’s business since the time of his grandparents, a focus on quality work and customer satisfaction has remained consistent. Whether you are looking for hardwood, laminate, carpet, or tiles, we offer a wide range of designs and colors to choose from. Our top priority is making sure our customers are completely satisfied with the end result, which is why we always put our best foot forward and maintain very high standards for quality. Our team of professionals will always greet you with a smile and treat you will utmost professionalism.

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alisha patel Hamburg Fami l y D ental “Hamburg Family Dental goes much deeper than just cleaning and fixing teeth,” said Dr. Alisha Patel, the practice’s owner. “We’re here to educate our patients and our community about the connections between oral and overall health. We want our patients to be equipped with the knowledge, the tools, and the team on your side to help you make the best decisions, so you can live your best life with a healthy smile!” Patel and her team know that finding the right dental services can be a challenge, as insurances have become difficult to navigate, employment shortages, rising supply costs, etc. They have also seen just how worthwhile and critical to overall health these services can be for patients. “It’s important for people who are seeking dental care in general to find someone with whom they feel comfortable,” Patel said. “Not every office/dentist is a right fit for every patient and that is okay. It’s important for me to get to know my patients and for my patients to get to know my outgoing personality and sense of humor before we begin treatment of any kind.”

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rudy leake VanMe te r James Offering top-quality meats and seafood, VanMeter James is a boutique butcher shop that prides itself on serving its customers with only the best products on the market. Ultimately, customers can taste that this shop has a passion for top-quality food that stems from founder Rudy Leake’s own journey. “I was a cattle farmer and needed to be in town more for my children,” Leake explained. “I wanted to stay in the beef industry somehow and, after some research, I found Certified Angus Beef Brand Prime. Once I realized that was the top 3% of beef in the U.S., I decided that I wanted to share this product with others and help educate them on it.” Leake credits a range of mentors for his success today, and his own path to success reminds us all that we should be doing what we are passionate about, living in the moment and never delaying our dreams. But his advice to readers who are looking for quality meats is a little more tangible. “Make sure butchers can tell you about their product, how to cook it and how it is best prepared,” Leake said. “They should be knowledgeable and passionate about their products!”

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tyler dorsey Fo cus Forwa rd “We help our clients trust that their ADHD can become their superpower, understand their unique ADHD and build skills they can carry with them through a lifetime to thrive with ADHD,” explained Tyler Dorsey, the owner and CEO of Focus Forward, a program that coaches those of all ages with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder. “My goal is to help as many people with ADHD as possible.” Founding the success plan program and coaching business when he was just 22, Dorsey is establishing a fi eld that is fairly new to the world and growing rapidly. But as someone who lives with ADHD himself, he has turned lessons in overcoming its challenges to help others and lead a business into the future. “When you own a business, you are constantly adjusting and learning until you fi nd the formula that works for you and your business,” he said. “You have to learn to get comfortable with the uncomfortable to grow a successful business.”

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liz hodge Lifs tyl Real Es tate As a full-time, professional realtor and leader of an all-inclusive team at Lifstyl Real Estate, Liz Hodge serves Central Kentucky with residential, commercial, investment and new construction real estate guidance. Her team has earned countless five-star reviews and repeat clients, and prides itself on the empowerment and education of these clients so that they can make the most informed decisions. “After years of working in the nursing profession, shifting to the real estate industry was a change that created flexibility in my schedule and business ownership that was wonderful as a single mother,” Hodge recalled. “I was mentored by some really wonderful professionals and I feel like this career is similar to what I was doing in nursing by helping people.” In a real estate market that presents unique challenges to both buyers and sellers, Hodge offered some advice for those who are seeking professional service. “There is a sea of realtors, I bet you know at least one or two,” she said. “But when it comes down to working with your greatest investment, your home, you really want to interview the agent, and find someone with professionalism, positive reviews and current knowledge of the market. And be sure to look for hustle!”

859-333-9933 114 Pasadena Dr #150 Lexington, KY lizhodge.lifstylrealestate.com

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brian lykins AnnieMac Just like AnnieMac, Brian’s team approach with his clients and agents is always hands-on. “My mission is simple: for my team to deliver an honest, wellcommunicated, knowledgebased lending experience to all my clients and realtors,” Brian shares. Brian personally closed over 102 million dollars in new home loans for 2020, serving a truly remarkable 435 families. Brian is a genuine national player, and the industry has taken notice. It’s all in a day’s work and a real labor of love. “Helping families achieve their dream of homeownership is something that I take great pride and true joy in doing,” he says. Brian has been named one of the Top 1% Purchase Originators in the United States, as well as one of the Top 1% in his field in 2020 and 2019. Brian also received the Scotsman Guide Awards for 2019 and 2020, a national recognition. He was also one of the Tops’ TOP 50 Under 50 in 2020 and 2021.

502-773-4834 brianlykins.annie-mac.com

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beth hourigan Hourglass Aes the tics & Sal on Offering a wide range of medical spa treatments for the face, body sculpting, and skin tightening, Hourglass Aesthetics & Salon ensures its clients feel as great as they look through a team of experienced professionals and wellness center services. “I like to call our level of customer service that of the Ritz Carlton — it’s impeccable,” said Beth Hourigan of Hourglass Aesthetics & Salon. “Every single person who walks through our door should feel our passion for the aesthetics industry and my goal of delivering them the best possible luxurious service, every time!” Hourigan began her career in sales but realized her passion for this industry after taking on training and day spa managing and consulting for plastics and medical spas. Today, at Hourglass, she ensures that this passion translates into care and results that her clients can count on. “Look for the professionals who know how to deliver results, not fluff,” she advised. “Specialists who make your outcomes their primary focus and provide the highest level of service.”

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mary ellis patton Bl uegrass El de rlaw Mary Ellis Patton, a partner at Bluegrass Elderlaw, spends her days helping clients with estate planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, special needs planning, guardianship, estate planning and longterm care planning — all of the legal services that are required by one of our most revered, yet often overlooked, communities. “We take a holistic approach to estate planning and often work with other professionals in the client’s life, from financial advisors to CPAs and beyond,” Patton explained. “We provide our clients with customized plans — because each client is unique and there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ estate plan or solution to their problems.” Bluegrass Elderlaw is uniquely owned by all female attorneys, and Patton credits her law partner and mentor Amy Dougherty for helping her career trajectory. The firm’s ability to collaborate gives it a unique ability to help clients at these crucial times in their lives. “In our office, we collaborate. We discuss our clients’ needs and often discuss possible solutions together to come up with the best plan,” Patton said. “We are often dealing with clients going through some of the hardest times of their lives and we try to provide them with relief and peace of mind.”

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katherine finnell Bl uegrass El de rlaw While maintaining an individual approach and holistic perspective, Bluegrass Elderlaw has been serving the community’s aging population with planning for personalized estate, special needs and long-term care. Maintaining this methodology while working with such clientele requires a special touch, one that the firm’s Katie Finnell — who holds special certification for working with those diagnosed with dementia — has mastered. “I use a person-centered, compassionate approach in working with those with dementia,” Finnell said. “My office is proud to support and be a part of the Dementia Friendly Lexington community to help increase dementia awareness and make those living with a diagnosis feel welcomed, understood and supported by the community.” Before joining Bluegrass Elderlaw, Finnell was working at a practice focused on estate planning, which showed her how fascinating and rewarding the challenges of elder law could be. After returning to school to receive a master’s in estate planning and elder law, it seems she has now realized her calling.

859-281-0048 120 N. Mill St. | Suite 201 Lexington, KY bgelderlaw.com

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erin j. roth Te lford YMCA For more than three decades, the Telford Community Center YMCA has been a pillar of the Richmond community, emphasizing healthy living, youth development and social responsibility for countless visitors. It offers many programs, serving people from six months of age through older adults, providing after school care for more than 150 children across Madison County and never refusing anyone for their inability to pay. At the center of this work is Erin J. Roth, president and CEO of the center as well as the Lexington Junior League. Roth began her career with YMCA as an intern while attending Transylvania University, and she helped guide the missions of numerous branches throughout the Central Kentucky region before taking the helm in Richmond. “I’ve had many mentors over the years, but the one mentor who stands out most is my grandfather,” Roth said. “He was one of the kindest people you would ever meet and he taught me to always be kind, to stay true to yourself and to always do your best. My grandfather also told me to put service to others before yourself. That has really stuck with me.”

859-623-9356 1100 E Main Street Richmond, KY ymcatelford.org

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scott bryant B ryant’s Rent Al l Providing rentals for special events and specialized tools needs, Bryant’s Rent-All was the first store of its kind when it was established in Lexington in 1953. “We are a family-owned business, now in our third generation and we’ll continue to keep our long-standing tradition of quality and dedicated service to the people of Lexington, Kentucky and the Bluegrass,” said Scott Bryant. “I grew up in the business by helping my father when I was young. Both my mom and dad taught me the value of hard work.” Offering special event items like tents, tables, chairs, linens, flatware, china, glassware, as well as tool rentals like pressure washers, carpet cleaners, tillers and stump grinders, Bryant’s Rent-All has found its longestlasting success in establishing and maintaining trust with its customers over the years. “When you need the services of a rental store, look for a trustworthy company,” Bryant advised. “Do some research on a few companies, not just one. The rental industry is unique in that different companies work with each other to help achieve the need of a client.”

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scott downing MCF Advisors Growing tremendously in the two decades since its founding to become one of the premier fiduciary investment advisory firms in the region, MCF Advisors has a 30-member team operating in three different offices. This growth has allowed the firm to keep pace with the changing landscape of wealth. “As people’s financial lives have become more complex, we adapted to suit those needs and to provide our clients more of what’s important to them: time,” explained Scott Downing, a senior financial advisor and shareholder with MCF. “Life can be challenging and throw us curveballs, but having a plan with a trusted advisor provides peace of mind. MCF puts our clients first so that when they succeed, we succeed as well.” After graduating from UK, Downing attended Vanguard’s world-class training programs and later advised a wide range of clients with the company. That perspective gives him a strong sense of what clients need in these services. “A true advisor in any field, let alone a trusted financial advisor, must listen to their clients more than they talk,” he said. “You have to understand your clients on multiple levels.”

859-967-0999 333 W Vine St. #1740 Lexington, KY mcfadvisors.com

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jeff jennin MCF Advisors MCF Advisors has been serving the Lexington community since 2004, offering wealth management and institutional services through a core set of values that includes integrity, knowledge and service. “We believe every family deserves a fiduciary relationship,” said Jeff Jennings, a senior financial advisor and shareholder with the firm. “We are passionate teachers of our approach and believe if we do good, we will do well. I am proud of our culture of stewardship.” Jennings grew up on a cattle farm in Scott County and watched as volatility in the commodity market would cause anxiety in his family. This sparked an interest in helping others with finances, and he began his career in the field. “Finance is an apprenticeship business, and my greatest advantage was 10-plus years attached to the hip of Senior Partner Dave Harris,” Jennings explained. “His most important lesson was that if you want to help families, it is about more than investments. Each family is unique, and Dave taught me to listen and coordinate the entire family’s strategies.”

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carl devine Ju dge After an illustrious 25-year law career serving families throughout Fayette and the surrounding counties, Judge Carl Devine was appointed by Governor Andy Beshear to serve as a Fayette County family court judge earlier this year. Leaning on his wealth of experience, Judge Devine has brought a unique understanding of the intricacies of this practice to his new role. “Many people don’t realize just how much the family court encompasses,” Devine explained. “It goes so far beyond custody and timesharing issues. In addition to handling the complex and high asset divorce cases, the Family Court addresses domestic violence, truancy issues, dependency, abuse and neglect matters as well as adoptions. It is vitally important to know the statutes and case law so they are applied correctly. My extensive experience has prepared me to do just that.” In addition to serving through the family court, Judge Devine is active in community programs and works to reduce domestic violence, gun violence and other acute issues that face families in this region. He is also a parent, step-parent and an adoptive parent and, as he seeks to retain his court position on the ballot in November, he emphasizes that Lexington is where he wants to apply his lifelong dedication to service. “I love Lexington and I love this job,” he said. “I’m dedicated to making sure every person, parent or child that comes before the court is afforded the same opportunity to be heard and treated fairly.”

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patrick carter StayOve r Management Founded in 2018, StayOver Management is a turnkey vacation rental management company, handling every step of the process for clients from marketing, guest services and maintenance, to housekeeping, accounting and remodeling, as well as much more. “After spending a decade helping develop and sell online advertising products for a multimedia firm in Lexington, I left and pursued a career in real estate,” recalled StayOver’s Patrick Carter. “In 2018, I saw a real need for a better property management company in Red River Gorge and opened a shortterm vacation rental management company there.” Since then, Carter and StayOver Management have seen tremendous growth by consistently doing the right things by clients and offering some of the most competitive management rates in the business. “Short-term property management is a lot of work. You have to market your rental, answer guest questions, manage and sync booking calendars, coordinate cleaning staff, manage maintenance and so much more,” Carter said. “But if you do what you love, you never work another day in your life.”

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dr.megan

jackson Star Kids D ent is try

As a brand-new pediatric dental office in the region, Star Kids Dentistry specializes in the dental care of children as well as adults with special health care needs. And in so doing, it’s serving a mission that founder Megan Jackson has pursued since her earliest days. “I knew from an early age that I wanted to care for children and people with special health care needs,” she said. “Dentistry was something that was interesting to me because not only could I help improve the lives of the patients I cared for, but I could also have a fulfilling career and business.” Now that Jackson has realized her dream of opening her business, she has the chance to deliver the specialized care that patients need. “It is important to find a healthcare provider who listens to their patients and who always tries to do what is best for each individual they care for,” Jackson said. “These are goals I strive for in my practice and care of my patients. At Star Kids Dentistry, we provide every patient with individualized care and place importance on compassion and integrity in everything we do.”

859-412-2588 3195 Beaumont Centre Cir #120, Lexington, KY starkidsky.com

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andrea birkman Boul evard Home Conc ie rge Visitors to Lexington’s Boulevard Home & Concierge will find a unique collection of home furnishings, decor, gifts and accessories, reflecting the California style of proprietor Andrea Birkman. The store focuses on custom decor and furniture, as well as wardrobe consultations that lead to edited and organized looks for clients and event planning services that create unforgettable moments. Birkman leans on expertise gained as a sales and marketing director for the apparel industry and as a partner at a real estate firm for insight into the clothing and decor that her clients will value, and these roles ultimately inspired her to create a business that allows her to pursue so many of her passions and skills. But it may be the example that her father set that has influenced Boulevard Home & Concierge the most. “My father is a hall of fame thoroughbred horse trainer, he has worked seven days a week for the last 50 years,” Birkman said. “The lesson that I learned from him is to do what you love. He works very hard, but he gets to do what he loves — and that’s a luxury most people don’t have.”

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andy shea The Lexington Legends Andy Shea, the president and CEO of Lexington’s professional minor-league Legends baseball team played baseball himself in college, until an arm injury pushed him to find another way to contribute to the sport he loves. “I thought working in baseball would be a great way to enjoy still being around the game and an opportunity to be involved in the community,” Shea recalled. “Not everything sounds awesome or even is awesome at first, but there is a way to figure everything out, and that is awesome. My first couple of years working for the Legends certainly were not glamorous, but I wouldn’t trade those experiences for the world now.” Today, the Lexington Legends roster offers some of the highestlevel baseball in the region. But the franchise and its home are for more than just die hard baseball fans. “We always have games, contests and promotions going on, so there is always something for everybody,” Shea said. “We have so much going on at the ballpark!”

859-422-7867 207 Legends Ln, Lexington, KY lexingtonlegends.com

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amanda harms CoolBl uLex Amanda Harms co-founded CoolBluLex alongside Dr. Schantz because of the need for more comprehensive knowledge about non-invasive body contouring in central Kentucky. She knew there was a need for a compassionate, knowledgeable body contouring expert in the area and was ready to rise to the challenge. Dr. Schantz says, “Amanda’s artful work has secured her reputation as a provider who helps patients create meaningful changes both internally and externally. From the beginning, Amanda set herself apart in the world of noninvasive body contouring with her strong grounding in science and health care. It is her passion to deliver substantial improvements in a person’s body image without the necessity of having surgery. When someone has a consultation or treatment with Amanda, they feel relaxed and trust that she has their best outcomes in mind.” It’s no surprise that with this approach and the latest technology at hand, that Amanda is the #1 CoolSculpting provider in Kentucky. She never once doubted her purpose when starting CoolBluLex and that foundation has set her, and the business, up for more success to come. Her resilience and ability to connect with others have allowed her to overcome obstacles, and continues to do so today as she expands the CoolBluLex brand with a new location coming soon.

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Tripl e C rown C hi ropractic Triple Crown Chiropractic & Wellness is a family-based practice that serves patients of all kinds, from one day olds to 100 year olds. “We absolutely love providing that genuine feel of compassion, family and friendship while providing the best chiropractic care, education and prevention of aging too fast,” said Triple Crown’s Jenny Millen. “We know with chiropractic care, it is very personal and, most likely, a last resort to feel better. From scheduling, to the first day, to maintenance appointments, we try to be fast, seamless, cost effective and transparent.” Millen herself has been seeing a chiropractor since she was two years old, an experience that showed her how transformative the practice can be for patients. It’s a lesson she’s learned many times over and hopes to pass on to more in the area. “It is estimated that 12% of the population use chiropractic care,” she explained. “The most common thing we hear is, ‘I should have done this sooner.’ My staff and I work for the dream to get 80% of our community under chiropractic care.”

859-335-0419 1795 Alysheba Way #4103 Lexington, KY triplecrownchiro.com

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ben haydon G oo dwi l l Indus tries of Kentuck y, Inc.

As the Community Engagement Coordinator for Goodwill, Ben builds relationships with external partners - think of him as an ambassador for Goodwill’s mission, which is to help people with barriers find work and achieve self-sufficiency. This means attending chamber events, SHRM’s, conducting news interviews, traveling and putting on events. Ben was born and raised in Springfield, KY and is a graduate of UK. You’re likely to run into him riding his bike to meet friends on one of the many great patios downtown!

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rachel droege TOPS Marke ting Group As a long-time reader and fan of TOPS Magazine, it seemed like a perfect fit for Rachel Droege to join the team as an account executive with the group. She applies her background in marketing for big corporations as well as small businesses to offer unique perspectives on best practices for clients of any size. “At TOPS it’s so wonderful that we can bring services, such as precise digital marketing, to a lot of businesses that wouldn’t know where to begin or whom to hire,” Droege explained. “As a business owner, you don’t often have a lot of time to focus on the details of your advertising and marketing. We take care of that for you.” As Droege and the team at TOPS strive to deliver maximum ROI, they have seen that their unique ability to speak to target audiences continues to drive success that can move the needle for their clients. In addition to TOPS’ digital capabilities, the flagship magazine is still one of her favorite marketing tools. “There’s nothing like seeing yourself or your ad in print!” said Droege. “TOPS is like a coffee table book in the Bluegrass — you’ll often find them in an office waiting room and Kentuckians’ homes. Our ads long outlive your standard print ad!”

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jennifer baker TOPS Marke ting Group Watching her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to connection growing up, Jennifer Baker of TOP Marketing Group found her own drive and passion for sales across multiple industries. “My mom, I watched her hustle, build relationships, adapt to whatever situation she was in to be the best she could be,” Baker recalled. “My brother and I both learned everything we know from her, and followed her lead into sales.” Today, Baker serves a range of the region’s businesses in her work at TOP Marketing, helping clients reach their target audiences in innovative and long-lasting ways. She is quick to credit her ability to build relationships and willingness to reach out to people as keys to success, and has found that this work has led her to see everything differently. “Advertising never stops, in a fun and challenging way,” Baker said. “You watch commercials differently, you stare at ads and billboards and wonder what you could do to make their advertising campaigns better and more lucrative. Listen to your clients’ challenges and work together as a team to achieve results — after all, it’s my job to make you money.”

859-543-TOPS 465 E High St. #201 Lexington, KY topsinlex.com

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LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2022 ®

July 21st - 31st

Lexington's Best Restaurants Unite! Azur Restaurant & Patio

Dudley's on Short

Blue Heron Steakhouse

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The BLVD Grill

Gus's World-Famous Fried Chicken

Carson's Food & Drink Castle Farm

Harry's

J.Render's

Southern Table & Bar

Pasta Garage

The Ketch

Ramsey's

Le Deauville

School Sushi

Malone's

The Thirsty Fox

at the Kentucky Castle

American Bar & Grill

Merrick Inn

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

Honeywood

OBC Kitchen

ItalX

Old Vine Bistro

Jean Farris

Palmers Fresh Grill

Coles 735 Main Drake's

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Starters (choose one)

House Chopped Wedge Salad

Lobster Bisque - sherry crème fraiche, chives

East Main Street OPEN Everyday

Caesar Salad Soup of the Day - with a truffle roll Entrées (choose one)

Azur

Grilled Salmon Oscar Style - served on Yukon gold garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus, topped with bearnaise, and finished with truffled buttered crab and lobster

Starters (choose one)

Filet Medallions - Two 4oz filet medallions grilled and served on Yukon gold garlic mashed with rosemary demi-glace and asparagus, topped with bearnaise

Beaumont Centre Circle OPEN Everyday Heirloom Tomato Brushetta - with blue cheese cream sauce Blistered Brussels Sprouts - with crunchy chow mien noodles, and red chili-honey drizzle Chopped Salad - with romaine, sweet corn, bacon, tomatoes, chopped egg, parmesan, and buttermilk-herb dressing

Entrées (choose one)

Award-Winning Banana Bourbon Bread Pudding

ADD A COCKTAIL! Summer Breeze - Maker's Mark, Cointreau, filled with ginger beer, garnished with a lemon wheel

Dudley's On Short West Short Street OPEN Every Night Fri, Sat, Sun 11am Starter

Avocado Honeydew Gazpacho

Cobbler of the Day

Appetizers (choose one)

Bread Pudding of the Day

Summer Squash Tartlet - with spiced honey

Ky Peach Tea - with black tea, peach liqueur, Maker’s Mark, and house sour mix

Castle Farm

The Kentucky Castle - Versailles Rd OPEN Every Night Soup

Roasted Red Pepper Bisque - with TKC honey, cracked black pepper Entrée

Stuffed Pork Loin - (either Marksbury or Fischer Farm) stuffed with goat cheese, ricotta, garden vegetable blend, truffle parmesan smashed redskin potatoes, sautéed snap peas, finished with honey thyme Dessert

Honey Bourbon Crème Brûlée - with fresh berries from the garden

Baby Arugula and Fruit Salad - seasonal fruit, Midnight Moon goat cheese, toasted almonds, and blueberry balsamic vinaigrette Petite Filet - served with fingerling potatoes, caramelized onions, asparagus, bourbon crème, house compound butter

Desserts (choose one)

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Summer Tomato Salad - buffalo mozzarella, basil vinaigrette, and balsamic drizzle

House Made Peanut Butter Pie

Ancho Ham Jam Pork Chop - ham jam glazed, over smoked gouda mac and cheese, with sautéed spinach and bacon

Broiled Flounder - stuffed with shrimp, goat cheese, and summer squash, over ginger whipped sweet potatoes, with mango-lime-jalapeño coulis

Warm Brussels and House Bacon - shaved brussels sprouts, carrots, red onion, and Napa cabbage finished with gorgonzola, balsamic drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, pumpkin seed oil

Desserts (choose one)

Entrées (choose one)

Farmers Market Tortellini - fresh corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, summer greens, zucchini, and cheese tortellini pasta in a tomato butter pan sauce

Corner of East Main & North Ashland OPEN Tue-Sat Night

Watermelon Salad - crispy prosciutto, feta, balsamic reduction Entrées (choose one)

Seafood Pasta - mussels, clams, calamari, capers, white wine lemon butter sauce Vegetable Hash - potatoes, asparagus, heirloom tomato, kale, tri-color carrots, sweet chilli sauce Bourbon Ginger Glazed Sticky Pork purple sticky rice, spinach, bell peppers, sesame Pineapple Chicken - red bell peppers, cashews hoisin sauce, jasmine rice

Open Blue Cobia - Israeli lemon saffron couscous, asparagus tips, caramelized onions, heirloom grape tomatoes, local mushrooms, toasted hazelnut pesto Moroccan Chicken - Gerber Farms chicken breast, red quinoa pilaf, chickpeas, currants, almonds, haricot vert, roasted red pepper harissa Dessert

Assorted Sweet Bites

ADD A COCKTAIL! 735 Old-Fashioned - Marker’s Mark 101, maple syrup, dash house root beer bitters, dash angostura bitters, stirred and strained, spritzed with orange oil, garnished with bruleéd orange peel and served on an ice ball.

Honeywood

The Summit on Nicholasville Rd. OPEN Everyday Starters (choose one)

Maker’s Glazed Peaches, Charred Squash, Burrata & Basil Entrées (choose one)

Pan-Seared Trout - stewed tomato, green beans, garlic breadcrumbs Lamb Ribs - mole, charred corn, cilantro

Dessert

Peach Cobbler A La Mode

Midway Chocolate Tort with Maker’s Caramel

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker’s Watermelon Mint Lemonade

ADD A COCKTAIL! Margie's Manhattan - Maker’s 46, local berry-infused sweet vermouth, basil, black pepper, and lemon.

Epping's on Eastside

Corner of Walton & National Avenue OPEN Tue-Sun Night | Sat & Sun 10a Course 1 (choose one)

Mixed Greens - seasonal local greens, blueberry, dried apricot, pistachio, pecorino romano, champagne vinagrette Blue Crab Bisque - smoked corn salsa, charred poblano, blue crab Course 2 (choose one)

Fallafel - arugula hummus, cherry tomato relish, herbs Chicken Pakora - spicy chickpea batter, green chutney, lemon, basil aioli BBQ'd Hierloom Carrots - smoked and grilled, Maker’s Mark chipotle bbq glaze, lime crema, cashew, petite herbs Morrocan Lamb Meatballs - lamb meatballs, house ground colorado lamb shoulder, ras el hanout, sweet and spicy tomato sauce, mint, cilantro, pistachio, grilled flat bread Course 3 (choose one)

Piri Piri Chicken - grilled marinated airline breast, fingerling sweet potato, wilted greens, smoked fresno chili piri piri sauce, yogurt aioli Quinoa En Nogada - stuffed fire roasted poblano, citrus cashew cream, pomegranate, cashew, crispy tortilla, petite herbs Grilled Iberico Pork Loin - smoked corn and parmsean rissotto, charred broccolini, makers mark blackberry agrodolce Seared Bronzini - regola primavera, roasted sunflower seed romesco Course 4

Chef's Choice - assorted sweet bites

ADD A COCKTAIL! Twisted Black Manhattan Maker’s Mark 46, cardamaro amaro, Cocchi di Torino sweet vermouth, dash of bitters, stirred and strained, garnished with lemon twist, and served on ice ball.

Old Vine Bistro

Old Vine | Open Tues-Sat at 4PM Starters (choose one)

OV Bistro - mixed greens, apples, goat cheese, raspberries, candied pecans, and a raspberry vinaigrette (V) (GF) Cornbread - mixed greens, corn, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar, chives, bell peppers, carrots, coffee dusted onion straws, corn bread croutons, and house made ranch Entrées (choose one)

Starters (choose one)

Fresh-Cut Brushetta - heirloom tomatoes, shaved smoked goat cheese Cheese Board - with house-made crackers, chutney, and candied nuts (VGT) Green Pea Hummus - with seasonal vegetable crudité, house-made crackers Maker's Mark Bourbon Pimento Cheese with house-made crackers

Prime Cut Beef Tip Pasta - tossed with spinach tomatoes in a penne red wine roasted garlic sauce

Truffle Mushroom Risotto - with grilled summer squash (VGN)(GF)

Desserts (choose one)

House-made Blackberry Cobbler - served with chantilly cream Candied Pecan and White Chocolate Bread Pudding - finished with a raspberry drizzle

ADD A COCKTAIL! Mark's Mule - Maker’s Mark, unsweetened lime juice and ginger beer.

Entrées (choose one)

Pickled-Brined Fried Chicken Breast warm German potato salad, country ham veloute, charred scallion Maker's Blackberry Bourbon BBQ Pork Loin - jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon brussels sprouts (GF) Herb Roasted Leg of Lamb - ratatouille, sautéed swiss chard, pecan gremolata (GF) Desserts (choose one)

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Crème Brûlée (GF) (VGT) Seasonal Cobbler - served with vanilla ice cream (VGT)

ItalX

Main Street and Upper | OPEN Tue-Sun Starters (choose one)

Heirloom Bruschetta - grilled ciabata, marinated heirloom tomatoes, balsamic

Merrick Inn

Merrick Drive off Tates Creek OPEN Mon-Sat at 4PM

Caesar - lacinto kale, focaccia croutons, white anchovies, egg yolk, reggiano

Starters (choose one)

Chilled Tomato Soup - giardenara, smoked olive oil

Entrées (choose one)

Pan Roasted Halibut - corn and squash risotto, pesto agli agrumi Canneloni - filled with spinach artichoke and ricotta, sugo di pomodoro, parmigiana Campenelle Cacio e Pepe - toasted black pepper, butter, pecorino, reggiano Peach Zabaglione - fresh peaches, savoiradi Budino di Cioccolato - chocolate custard with raspberry couli and chocolate shavings

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Old Richmond Road | 859-263-9463 Reservations Required

Blackened Mahi - served on a lobster ettouffee with a saffron rice pilaf and a summer veggie medley

Desserts (choose one)

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Jean Farris Winery & Bistro

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Montague - Maker’s Mark, blood orange, apricot, cardamom

House Salad, Wedge Salad, or Soup All come with choice of side - Southern Green Beans, Corn Pudding, Stewed Tomatoes, Baked Potato, French Fries, Vegetable of the Day

Agave Glazed Salmon - 8 oz. agave glazed salmon, served with fresh pineapple salsa Chicken Margherita - grilled chicken breast, topped with pesto, mozzarella, lemon thyme butter sauce, and garlic roasted tomatoes Prime Pork Chop - 10 oz. grilled pork chop over cheese grits, with Maker’s Mark BBQ sauce and toasted onion straws Desserts (choose one)

Bread Pudding of the Day Pound Cake - served with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and a scoop of ice cream.

ADD A COCKTAIL! Kentucky Buck - made with Maker’s 46, muddled strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, and Ale 8

Malone's

Hamburg | Landsdowne Shoppes Palomar | OPEN Everyday Select 3 of 4 Courses

RESTAURANT WEEK

ETIQUETTE

Starters (choose one)

Malone's Steak & Potato Soup Vegetable Roll - cucumber, carrot, avocado, red leaf lettuce, seaweed, sushi rice, sesame seeds Buffalo Shrimp - 3 pieces of crispy fired buffalo shrimp; blue cheese and ranch Salads (choose one)

Lexingtonian Salad (GF) - mixed greens, tomato, crisp bacon; housemade creamy herb dressing Chopped Caesar Salad - chopped romaine hearts, shredded parmesan, croutons; Caesar dressing Entrées (choose one)

Blackened Atlantic Salmon (GF) - a flaky fillet, seasoned with Cajun spices and seared in a hot cast iron skillet; over creamy corn maque choux; lemon butter sauce Sirloin Au Gratin - 10oz USDA prime sirloin served over fresh arugula salad; chevre au gratin Jamaican Jerked Chicken - Caribbeanseasoned and grilled, served over whipped potatoes, finished with jerk sauce and pineapple salsa Aged Prime Center Cut NY Strip 14oz choice of classic side (+$27) The Randall Cobb Prime Bone-In Filet 12oz - choice of classic side (+$37) Desserts (choose one)

Blueberry & Lemon Twist Cake - lemon filling and cream cheese icing spread between three butter cake layers with lemon cream cheese icing, white chocolate curls around the side; topped with blueberry compote and whipped cream Amaretto Strawberry Sundae (GF) - sweet, sliced amaretto strawberries over vanilla cream topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds

ADD A COCKTAIL! Just Peachy - Maker’s Mark, real peach syrup, ocean spray sour mix, soda

Specials are subject to change - see updates and make reservations on: LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com

Palmers Fresh Grill Lakeside at Lexington Green OPEN Wed-Sun Course 1 (choose one)

Multi-course specials are created at enticing savings - they are not intended to split or carryout...but doggie bags are always ok.

Truffled Sidewinder Fries - parmesan, smoked ketchup, béarnaise Fried Green Tomato Caprese - pesto, balsamic glaze, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil Course 2

House Salad - mixed greens, kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, shaved parmesan, feta vinaigrette Course 3 (choose one)

Champagne Chicken - whipped potato, seasoned vegetables, sautéed spinach, mozzarella, champagne mushroom cream

The Ketch Seafood Grill Regency Rd off Southland Dr OPEN Wed-Mon at 11AM Starters (choose one)

Flash Fried Calamari & Banana Pepper Rings - lightly fried tubes & tenacles with a dusting of Cajun spice. Marinara sauce

Shrimp & Grits - smoked gouda grits, andouille sausage, peppers, onions, tomato, creole cream sauce Salmon Oscar - whipped potatoes, lump crab, wood grilled asparagus, sundried tomato beurre blanc Course 4 (choose one)

Bourbon & Salted Caramel Bread Pudding

Seared Ahi Tuna - rare ahi tuna and field green salad with crispy noodles & citrus vinaigrette

Key Lime Pie

Caprese Salad - tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella with balsamic vinaigrette, garlic toasts

Palmer's Old Fashioned - vanilla bean infused Maker’s Mark, orange bitters, fresh citrus twist, limestone ice

ADD A COCKTAIL!

Entrées (choose one)

Mahi Atchafalaya - lightly blackened Mahi topped with crawfish etouffee on basmati rice pilaf Bistro Steak - 10 Oz sirloin wood grilled with dijon garlic butter, on mashed potatoes, onion straws Southland Hot Catfish or Chicken - choice of fried domestic catfish or chicken breast with a spicy glaze on white bread with house made bread & butter pickles and Maque choux corn Desserts (choose one)

Yaya's Italian Cream Cake - coconut pecan cake with cream cheese frosting Key Lime Pie - the best this side of Key West made with our almond-graham cracker crust Audrey's Fresh Churned Ice Cream - our chef’s special recipe, check with us for today’s flavor

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Markarita - Maker’s Mark, Grand Marnier, citrus agave sour mix, with a smoked salt rim, garnished with a cherry, jalapeño ring and orange slice

TOAST

Lexington Restaurants with Special Maker's Mark Cocktails Creative Cocktails at the Best Hot Spots in Town

$29 3 Course Specials

The Tulip Bar & Bistro 355 Romany Rd | OPEN Mon-Sat Nights Starters (choose one)

Maker’s Mark Peach Wonton Smoked Tomato Wedge Salad Entrées (choose one)

Blue Heron Steakhouse Jefferson Street | OPEN Mon-Sat Night Starter

House Salad Entrées (choose one)

Pan-Seared Premium Verlasso Salmon - with artichoke, sun-dried tomato and parmesan risotto with a lemon caper beurre blanc sauce Grilled Chicken Breast with Shallots garlic and heirloom cherry tomatoes tossed with bucatini pasta and finished with a basil-pistachio pesto cream sauce 6oz Charbroiled New York Strip - with Henry Baines sauce, seasoned steak fries and roasted garlic-herb aioli (+$10) Dessert

Shared Daily Special Dessert for Two

ADD A COCKTAIL! The Blue Heron - Maker's46 with a house made Ginger/Apricot syrup splash served over ice with a candied apricot lollipop

Le Deauville

Corner of Limestone & Second OPEN Tue-Sat Nights

Bourbon Fried Chicken - Maker’s Mark brined topped with a pink peppercorn bourbon sauce

Dessert

Tres Leches Cake

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Breeze- Maker’s Mark, Ginger Ale, orange liqueur

OBC Kitchen

Lansdowne Shoppes | OPEN Every Night Starters (choose one)

Crispy Fried Oysters - 2 pieces, horseradish slaw, roasted poblano tartar sauce, pickled peruvian peppers Summertime Caprese Side Salad (GF) local heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, sherry vinaigrette, balsamic reduction, fresh basil Hot Baked Pimento Cheese & Bacon Dip single portion, seasoned cheese and bacon dip, crisp butter-toasted sourdough Kale & Quinoa Side Salad (GF) - golden raisins, gala apples, sunflower seeds, white cheddar, red onion, cider-honey vinaigrette Entrées (choose one)

Farm Pork Pâté - with moutarde de dijon, french pickles

Pork Tenderloin - chipotle-maple brined, apple jalapeño grain mustard, wilted greens with bacon and cider-honey vinaigrette; pickled pears

Fresh Pasta of the Day Dessert

French Vanilla Crème Brûlée Chocolate Mousse

ADD A COCKTAIL! Léon - Maker’s Mark, simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, red wine and Cote du Rhône with a lemon zest

Entrée

Cream Brulee OR Chocolate Chip Cookie & Bourbon Ice Cream

Shrimp & Grits (GF) - smoked shrimp, andouille sausage, applewood smoked bacon, cheese grits, creole sauce

Duck Leg Confit - with dijon mustard and lyonnaise potatoes

Fresh Corn Salad - made with Kentucky Proud corn, cilantro, onion, and tomato

Desserts (choose one)

Pan Seared Jumbo Shrimps - with avocado, fresh grapefruit, served on mix green salad

Seared Salmon - with sorrel sauce and seasonal vegetables

Starter

Cuban Inspired Pork Chop - mojo marinated and seared Stone Cross Farm pork chop served with black beans

Heirloom Tomatoes - with fresh mozzarella, basil and vinaigrette

Entrées (choose one)

The Courthouse on Main St OPEN Everyday

Pork Loin Marsala - angel hair pasta, marsala wine, mushroom cream, pan fried pork loin

Parmesan Chicken Caprese - sauteed cutlet, marinara ragout, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, sherry vinaigrette, parmesan shavings

Starters (choose one)

Zim's Cafe & The Thirsty Fox

Desserts (choose one)

Exacta Brownies (GF)- two flourless chocolate brownies, spiced Mexican chocolate ganache, fresh berries, whipped vanilla cream, crumble toasted almonds Key Lime Tart - graham cracker crust, lightly sweetened key lime custard, whipped cream

ADD A COCKTAIL! Rim to Rim - Maker’s Mark, strawberry-basil syrup, lemon juice, egg white, cherry blossom powder

ADD A COCKTAIL! The Red Mare - a twist on a Kentucky classic with Maker’s Mark, carpano botanic bitters, lime, ginger beer & mint

Zen Sushi & Sake Beaumont Centre | OPEN Everyday at 4PM

SETS ARE TRADITIONAL MULTI-COURSE JAPANESE DINNERS – CHOOSE ONE SET

Kaiseki Set #1

kani & cucumber salad broccoli with roasted sesame dressing rock shrimp tempura garlic oil seared albacore tuna salmon sashimi hamachi nigiri tuna nigiri Volcano Roll - spicy tuna · cream cheese · spicy crab · tempura fried Incredible Roll - tempura shrimp · spicy crab · avocado Kaiseki Set #2

kani & cucumber salad broccoli with roasted sesame dressing miso soup with homemade fried tofu gyoza rock shrimp tempura bourbon chicken pan-seared scottish salmon Volcano Roll - spicy tuna · cream cheese · spicy crab · tempura fried Incredible Roll - tempura shrimp · spicy crab · avocado

ADD A COCKTAIL! BonBon - Maker’s Mark, chocolate syrup, and caramel. Shake with ice, top with chocolate cream and a pinch of salt

$19

Delish Dinner Deals

Charlie Brown's Restaurant

Euclid Avenue | OPEN Everyday Starter

Your Choice of One Appetizer - Grilled Caribbean jerk strips, deep fried hot pepper cheese, breaded mushrooms and many more! Entrées (choose one)

The BLVD Grill 844 Hays Boulevard OPEN Tues-Sat 4-9PM Starters (choose one)

Sweet & Spicy Fried Shrimp- jumbo fried shrimp tossed in a house made sweet and spicy sauce Classic Signature Salad - assorted greens topped with chopped eggs, carrots, smoked bacon, red onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, croutons, & cheddar cheese

Prime Rib served on a Hoagie Bun - Locally sourced prime rib served on a hoagie bun with sautéed mushrooms and onions and melted pepper jack cheese

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Blackberry Bubbly muddles blackberries, Maker’s Mark, Blackberry Ale 8

Drake's

Hamburg | Landsdowne Shoppes Nicholasville | OPEN Everyday Starter

BLT Salad - smoky bacon with fresh roma tomatoes, crisp chopped greens and cool ranch dressing Entrée

Southern-Fried Chicken Sandwich marinated and southern-fried chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, creole mayo; choice of classic side Dessert

Jumbo Cookie A La Mode

ADD A COCKTAIL! Just Peachy - Maker’s Mark, real peach syrup, ocean spray sour mix, soda

Oh No Balls - pulled pork, smoked mac & cheese, sweet bbq, deep fried panko Entrées (choose one)

Smashburger - 1/4 lb single burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion, beer battered onion ring, grilled kaiser bun (add bacon, cheese, pork, brisket, pimento cheese, beer cheese for additional charge)

...and Many More!

Smoked Mac & Cheese Crispy Brussels Sweet Molasses Baked Beans Cole Slaw Potato Salad Collard Greens Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Sweet Jalapeno Cornbread House Seasoned Fries

Desserts

Choose any Seasonal Dessert

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Mark Sour - Maker’s Mark bourbon with sour lemon lime mix served with fresh orange and maraschino cherries

Country Boy Beer Battered Whitefish

Strawberry Angel Food Cake

Starters (choose one)

Chicken Sandwich - fried or grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo, grilled kaiser bun

Maker's Mark French Pork Chop - 10 oz. bone in pork chop topped with a Maker’s Mark bourbon glaze

White Chocolate Peach Cobbler - served with a vanilla ice cream with a salted Marker’s Mark drizzle

Beaumont Centre Circle OPEN Mon-Sat at 11AM

6oz Ahi Tuna Filet - grilled to your preferred temperature, served on rye toast with American cheese, thousand island dressing and grilled red onions in our coastal take on the classic patty melt

Entrées (choose one)

Dessert (choose one)

J.Render's Southern Table & Bar

Harry's American Bar & Grill

Sides (choose one)

Additional charge for Loaded Fries, Onion Rings, Side Salad, Side Caesar

ADD A COCKTAIL!

Hamburg | Palomar | OPEN Everyday

Stagger Lee - Maker’s Mark, aperol, vya sweet vermouth, Regan’s orange bitters, orange peel

Starter

Chili- a cup of all-beef and bean chili, topped with onions and cheddar Entrées (choose one)

Mini Cheeseburgers - our signature grilled mini burgers, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles; seasoned crinkle fries Mini Buffalo-Style Chicken Sandwiches - hand-breaded chicken cutlets tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ranch or blue cheese; seasoned crinkle fries Mini Fried Fish Sandwiches - beer-battered premium white fish, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, tartar sauce; seasoned crinkle fries

Pasta Garage

Delaware Avenue off Winchester Road OPEN Everyday Entrée

Mofongo Ravioli with Roasted Puerto Rican Pork - Green plantain mashed filled ravioli, slow roasted pulled pork puerto rican style, caramelized onions and and a cilantro cream sauce

Dessert

Amaretto Strawberry Sundae - sweet, sliced amaretto strawberries over vanilla cream topped with whipped cream and toasted almonds

ADD A COCKTAIL!

Snag a table now!

Just Peachy - Maker’s Mark, real

LexingtonRestaurantWeek.com

peach syrup, ocean spray sour mix, soda

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken 321 E Vine Street behind Carson's OPEN Everyday Starter (choose one)

Fried Green Tomatoes Fried Okra Fried Pickles

LEXINGTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2022 ®

Entrée

1/2 Chicken Plate - breast, thigh, leg & wing, plus your choice of two homemade sides: cole slaw, potato salad, award-winning mac n cheese, collard greens, baked beans, seasoned fries or okra

July 21st - 31st

Ramsey's

Andover | Harrodsburg Road Tates Creek Center | Nicholasville Road OPEN Everyday Entrée

Half Rack of Oren's Baby Back Ribs - served with baked beans and freshly picked corn on cob from Gallrein Farms

ADD A COCKTAIL! Maker's Peach Tea - Maker’s Mark, Peach Schnapps, and Honey or honey syrup. Shake ingredients and pour over ice in a Mason Jar Top with Sweet Tea. Garnished with wedge of peach.

School Sushi On Short at Upper St OPEN Tues-Sat Starter (choose one)

Miso Soup Seaweed Salad Side Salad Entrée (choose one)

Avocado Roll California Roll Spicy Tuna Chef Omakase 5 pcs Nigiri (+$10) Dessert (choose one)

Mochi Ice Cream Makers Milkshake (+$10)

LEXINGTON RESTAURANTS ROCK! A big BRAVO to our bevy of star chefs and local restaurants; along with the servers, sous chefs, line cooks, grill masters & bartenders that keep Lexington’s culinary scene second to none.

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Stoneground Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

2 T stoneground mustard 1/3 c. olive oil 1/2 c. white wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 2 tsp. honey Cracked black pepper

Whisk to combine ingredients, or place in a mason jar and shake. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Honey Mustard Vinaigrette 2 T honey 2 T dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 c. olive oil 1/4 c. lemon juice Cracked black pepper

Whisk to combine ingredients, or place in a mason jar and shake. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

Warm Bacon Mustard Vinaigrette 2 strips bacon 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, grated 1 jalapeño, minced 2 T stoneground mustard 1 T honey 2 T red wine vinegar 1/4 c. olive oil

Heat bacon in a skillet, cooking until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel. Reserve 3 T of bacon drippings in skillet, draining the rest. All shallot and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Add in jalapeño and cook 1 more minute. Stir in mustard, honey and vinegar. Remove from heat. Whisk in oil. Serve warm. Adapted from Thyme for Cocktails

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Easy Avocado Dressing Half an avocado 1/4 c. Greek yogurt 1/2 c. water 1 c. cilantro 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. salt Squeeze of lime juice Pulse ingredients together in a food processor or blender.

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Ginger Sesame Dressing 1/4 c. rice vinegar 2 T sesame oil 2 T soy sauce 2 T brown sugar 1 tsp. garlic flakes 1 tsp. dried ginger 1 tsp. chili flakes (optional) 1 tsp. sesame seeds (optional) Whisk to combine ingredients, or place in a mason jar and shake. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

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Caesar Dressing 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 T. mayonnaise 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 c. olive oil 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, grated Cracked black pepper Combine lemon juice, garlic, mayo, mustard and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor or blender until smooth. On low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, processing until thickened. Add the Parmesan, pausing until combined. Season to taste with cracked black pepper.

Tasty Croutons 3 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 French baguette 2 T Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine olive oil and garlic in a bowl. Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Cut or tear baguette into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl. Add the oil mixture and Parmesan. Toss to combine. Spread croutons on a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes until golden and crispy. adapted from USA Today

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Your New Favorite Ranch 1/2 c. sour cream 2 T canola oil 2 T lemon juice 1 T garlic flakes 1 T dried parsley 1 tsp. dried dill 1 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. dried chives 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Whisk to combine ingredients, or place in a mason jar and shake. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

A Spicy Variation In addition to the above ingredients, add: 1 T hot sauce 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Whisk to combine ingredients, or place in a mason jar and shake. Store for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

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Jelly Jar Vinaigrette We love a good recipe hack! This makes creating a sweet, flavorful vinaigrette a snap… and as a bonus, it helps use up the last of a jar of jelly! This is especially good with grape jelly, orange marmalade, raspberry jam, strawberry preserves or a hot pepper jam. The remains of your favorite jam or jelly 2 T Dijon mustard 2 T white wine vinegar 1/4 c. olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste To the almost-empty jar of jam or jelly, add the other ingredients. Shake to combine.

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Who’s ready for a road trip?!

Nothing says summertime quite like packing up the car and hitting the highway. It’s the perfect time to take some little day trips or weekend getaways. If you’re rarin’ to go, but short on ideas, we’ve got you covered! Here are some wonderful destinations within a (fairly) short drive from here that you’ll definitely want to visit this summer… maybe even a few times this year! by Amanda Harper

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Louisville

Lexington’s sister city offers so much, we couldn’t hope to cover it all in one little paragraph. We think there’s something for just about everyone! Families will love Kentucky Kingdom, the Louisville Zoo, Kentucky Science Center and all the fun at Waterfront Park. Horse racing enthusiasts will obviously want to visit Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Take a girls’ or guys’ night out to tour the distilleries, breweries and wineries in the area. Sports fans will want to see the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory while art aficionados will want to visit the Speed Art Museum. From amazing concerts and theater to world-class dining, we think you’ll have a great time in LOU.

Must do:

Pick up a copy of TOPS Louisville and go exploring!

Cincinnati

Baseball, beer, underground tours, art, shopping, history, an incredible zoo… Cincinnati offers cultural experiences by the boatload. We love walking through Over-the-Rhine, checking out some amazing art, then pulling together a delicious dinner at Findlay Market.

Must do:

Take selfies in the American Sign Museum... it's very Insta-worthy!

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Lake Cumberland

Proudly billed as “The Houseboat Capital of the World,” Lake Cumberland boasts hiking, fishing, camping, golf and of course boating. In the immediate area, you’ll find wineries, dining, rustic accommodations, parks and more to keep your whole family entertained. photo courtesy Kentucky Tourism

Must do:

Get out on the water... in a houseboat, if at all possible (you can rent one!)

Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge

Get out of town and into the natural splendor of Kentucky! This state resort park offers tons of outdoor activities and stunning views. Hikers know that this area offers some of the coolest trails in the state. photo courtesy Kentucky Tourism

Must do:

Ride the skylift up and see the Natural Bridge from the top. It's an incredible vista you'll never forget!

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Bardstown

Bourbon is a big part of Kentucky’s DNA. If there’s a heart of Bourbon country, it’s Bardstown. There’s plenty of history within the quaint town, and it serves as your gateway to all of the many distilleries scattered throughout the area. photo courtesy Kentucky Tourism

Must do:

Make reservations for My Old Kentucky Dinner Train experience.

Frankfort

If it’s been a while since you really explored Kentucky’s capital city, it’s high time you hit the road! From historic landmarks to great dining, there’s tons to explore. And if you’ve never done the “tourist thing” in Frankfort, what are you waiting for? photo courtesy Kentucky Tourism

Must do:

Visit the Kentucky state capital!

Glendale

Love antiquing? Take a step back in time in this quaint little Kentucky town. Glendale’s many antique malls and boutique shops offer hours of treasure hunting. (Plus you can stop off in Bardstown on the way back!) photo courtesy Side Track Shops

Must do:

Have lunch at The Whistle Stop, right alongside the train tracks. And yes, they serve Fried Green Tomtaotes!

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• FREE mail delivery, usually in just one or two days. • Discounts on many medications and over-the-counter items. • The only 24/7 pharmacy inside New Circle Road – one of only two in Lexington. (At our Chandler Hospital retail location). • Half off most copays for UK Health Plans (HMO/PPO) members who see a UK medical provider. • Vaccinations for flu, COVID, shingles, hepatitis A&B and more.

NOW ACCEPTING FSA CARDS! Now offering COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone age 6 months and up. Protect your little ones today! Information at ukvaccine.org. Kentucky Clinic • Chandler Hospital • Turfland • University Health • Good Samaritan Hospital • Beaumont (open to employees and BCC patients only) • PLUS TWO NEW LOCATIONS COMING LATER THIS YEAR Open to everyone • Most insurance plans accepted P22-274

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A somewhat hidden gem of Kentucky, Red River Gorge is popular for its rock climbing, hiking, ziplining, kayaking, and, of course, camping. The natural beauty of the Gorge is breathtaking, offering views of rivers and waterfalls, canyons, caverns, and over 150 naturally-formed sandstone bridges throughout. Red River Gorge is the perfect place for a short day-trip where you can hike up to Natural Bridge, experience the mountain scenery via the skylift, or get a bird’s eye view of the park on an exhilarating zip line tour. However you decide to explore Red River Gorge, you’re sure to experience some of Mother Nature’s greatest work. With over 600 miles of trails, the park has something to offer for everyone! This newly renovated, fully-equipped cabin Natural Arch and Barren Fork Trails features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and are two of the park’s most accessible can sleep up to 10 people. Located directly in the trails, though they are unpaved. Red heart of Red River Gorge, you’re just minutes River Gorge is also pet-friendly, so from Natural Bridge State Park which boasts you can bring your furry friend hiking creeks, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, hiking trails, and with you as long as they are on a leash. more adventurous spots. You are also within The Gorge is open all year long, but we walking distance from Red River Rockhouse, a recommend going in the fall to enjoy the farm-to-table cafe where you can satisfy your most beautiful foliage.May and June are belly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Though Big also great months to enjoy birding and Boulder can accommodate up to 10 people, the hiking, though you may end up feeling a enticing price point and cozy cabin atmosphere is little sticky with the high humidity. perfect for smaller groups or couples as well. With The Gorge may be great for day trips, modern appliances, a floor to ceiling window wall but it’s also the ideal place to camp with that floods the house with natural light, a spacious friends or family. While you could pitch hot tub, and great views, you may find yourself a tent and call it a night, StayOver is a full never wanting to leave the cabin! service cabin rental company offering

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cottages, camping sites, and cabins for parties of one to parties of plenty. With a team of specialists dedicated to finding you the perfect home for your stay, ‘roughing it’ won’t even be in your vocabulary.

Sleeps: 10

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StayOver offers plenty of amenities, with pet-friendly cabins, hot tubs to soak in, wifi, and more than enough acreage for you and your group to explore. Their rentals range from a simple site to park your RV to a six bedroom that can fit 12 of you and your closest nature-loving friends. One cabin, though not the biggest StayOver has, stands out among the rest with its prominent location in Red River Gorge. If you’re more about feeling one with nature, StayOver has multiple RV sites in ‘The Holler’; the one and only training and racing facility for Kentucky Cross-Country Racing, or KXCR. The Holler is approximately 1,700 acres that sits just down the road from the Mountain Parkway, about 20 minutes from the Nada Tunnel. Though not in Red River Gorge, this property is covered with open trails, large rocks, tall trees, creeks, and waterfalls. It is also dogfriendly as long as your precious pooch stays on a leash. Hook up your pop-up, 5th-wheeler, or the trusty RV for great fun.

Dreamscape For a smaller group and some more seclusion, the ‘Dreamscape’ cabin is a newly-constructed, twobedroom, one-bathroom cabin nestled within the trees of the Gorge. Take your adventures to the next level with nearby hiking trails, climbing routes, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, and more! This cabin is located within the higher portion of the mountain, offering supreme privacy and fabulous mountain views throughout your stay. Once your day of adventuring is done, head back to Dreamscape for a little (or long) soak in the toasty hot tub and some seriously sweet dreams.

Providing a memorable, wonderful stay is not StayOver’s only goal, though. StayOver prides themselves on their core values and strives to extend such values to clients and 193 million acres of spectacular wildlands, not just in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Our forests need help, which is why StayOver has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree on National Forest land with every booking they receive. That means your vacation to any of 153 National Forests throughout the US helps our planet! Since July of 2020, StayOver has planted over 6,000 trees, supporting wildlife recovery, improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and much more. By planting trees in National Forests, we StayOver and the National Forest Foundation are making better, healthier forests for today and for future generations. To learn more about StayOver and all they offer, you can visit their website at www.stayovernow.com or call at (606)268-8787. Owner Patrick Carter is passionate about property management, which is why StayOver handles everything from marketing, guest services, maintenance, housekeeping, accounting, coordination of remodel projects and much more. Patrick would love to answer any questions you may have about vacationing in one of StayOver’s properties.

Before you book, make sure you contact StayOver for any specials they may be offering, as discounts must be applied at the time of booking. Some specials the company offers all the time are:

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| Mini Portable Air Conditioner | This air conditioner can be easily used in any outdoor setting. Take it camping, by the pool, or on a picnic. The possibilities are endless!

| Haiku Fan | This sleek modern fan comes in different colors and models. Nature can be rough to regular fans, but this local company has worked hard to make sure their fans withstand the weather and outdoor elements.

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| Weatherproof Pop Up Table Cooler | This table cooler is an all-weather outdoor table with an integrated 8-gallon cooler and built-in ambient light. hammacher.com

| Sunbrella Awning Stripe Grommet Outdoor Curtain | Drapes are a great way to bring your outdoor space to the next level. They efﬁciently cool your room off and protect you from the sun. potterybarn.com

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| Outdoor Misting System | You can easily attach this system to any hose or tap. Then you can install this on your porch, umbrella, gazebo, greenhouse, or anything you want! mistingsystem.com

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t ' n o D g u B Me! Summer means time outdoors... picnics, festivals, baseball games, fire pits, porch sittin’, playgrounds, hiking and more. We love moving about when the weather is warm!

Unfortunately, so do bugs. Aside from the fact that approximately no one wants to spend the whole summer scratching itchy bug bites, there are practical reasons to avoid being bitten. Mosquitoes and ticks can transmit a host of serious diseases, such as Lyme, Zika, West Nile Virus or encephalitis. It’s important to protect yourself, your family and your pets from getting bugged by bugs. But it can be hard to know which products are best. We’ve rounded up some suggestions to help you tell these flying, crawling nuisances to bug off this summer!

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What About Other Stuff?

For many years, DEET was considered the gold-standard of bug sprays. Developed by the US Army in 1946, it has the benefit of being well-known. Many experts prefer picaridin, a synthetic compound derived from the plant that produces ground pepper. Studies suggest it’s about as effective as DEET. Picaridin was only approved for use in the US in 2005 (though it’s been used in Europe and Australia since 1998). The EPA has determined that like DEET, normal use does not pose any health concerns. But unlike DEET, picaridin has no odor, isn’t greasy-feeling and doesn’t harm plastics or synthetic fabrics (such as camping gear). Many people seek “natural” alternatives, from citronella to rosemary. If you want to go this route, be sure to do your research into its effectiveness. Many studies bring up concerns such as the amount of time these natural options remain effective, and most studies only take into account mosquitoes – don’t forget that you want to repel ticks, too!

You’ve seen all the gadgets; bracelets, necklaces, clip-on fans, candles, coils, mosquito swatting rackets and patio insect repelling… thingies! There's so much out there! Everyone’s always trying to invent a better, easier-to-use, portable insect repellant solution. But so far, the results seem to be a fairly mixed bag. Be sure to check reviews online from trusted sources before you put all of your eggs into a high-tech basket. What does work? While it's not a great option for high temperatures, covering as much skin as possible can help prevent most bites. Long sleeves, long pants, neck gaiters and gloves help. If you're taking a hike, pull your socks over your pant legs to prevent ticks from crawling in. Outdoor products that spray aerosol bug spray into the air seem to be effective. They work best for the nearby, immediate area – but experts recommend against using them in enclosed spaces. Also be sure to keep them away from pets and other wildlife. If you are in an enclosed area, citronella candles can be effective. Fans can also sweep carbon dioxide out of the enclosed area (a great excuse to finally install that porch fan you've been dreaming of!) "Bug zappers" obviously do work to kill bugs – but it requires them coming within smacking distance. There seems to be no truth to the claim that ultrasonic products will keep bugs at bay.

Spray or Lotion? Many insect repellants come in aerosol cans. This tends to provide the most even application – as long as the wind’s not blowing. Spray bottles offer less coverage per spritz, but it can be a little easier (or less likely to make everyone cough) outdoors. Insect repellent lotions help ensure even coverage, but they require you to get your hands dirty. You’ll want to wash the lotion off of your hands, which can be difficult to do if you’re camping or at a festival concert. (Lotions also have the benefit of being crowd-friendly!)

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Skin So Soft Avon’s Skin So Soft was launched as a simple lotion. Over time, it gained a cult following. Its fans swear it works as an effective – and good-smelling – insect repellant. Never mind that studies have called into question its efficacy; fanatics hoard the stuff to ensure their supply never runs out. It’s gained such a mythical place as the go-to bug repelling lotion that Avon got tired of reminding people that it was never meant to be used that way. Instead, they took the approach of “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em;” they launched a line of Skin So Soft Bug Guard products with added (scientificallyproven!) insect repelling ingredients. As for us? We believe! Several members of the TOPS staff swear by the OG.

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There's a right way to apply bug spray! Follow the label instructions, but here are some tips for you. » Spray exposed skin and clothing. Don't bother spraying under clothing. » Don't apply around your eyes, mouth or nose. » If you're not sure if your skin is evenly covered, feel free to lightly spread the product with your hands. Wash your hands afterward! » Check the label to ensure it's not expired, which can significantly decrease the product's effectiveness. » Spray your kiddos yourself!

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Avoiding Mosquitoes Research tells us that mosquitoes actually do pick on certain people more than others (I’m one.) But while you can't change your blood type, you can learn more about what bring mosquitoes to your door... and what things you can do to make yourself a little less appetizing. » Mosquitoes can see dark, bold colors more easily. Light, soft colors can help you avoid detection. » Love a warm weather beer? So do mosquitoes! Research has shown that they seem to be more attracted to people who had been drinking beer. » Just came in from a run? If you're breathing heavily, mosquitoes can find you; they can sense the carbon dioxide you exhale! They can also sniff out sweat and detect the heat your body produces. » Pregnant? You’re a prime target for hungry mosquitoes because your belly is a little warmer and you exhale more carbon dioxide. It's especially important that you take proper precautions because the diseases mosquitoes could possibly transmit are particularly dangerous for you and your baby. » Various species of mosquitoes favor different blood types (ew!) Type O and Type AB are favorites of two common types of this annoying insect. How do they know? About 80% of people have a skin secretion that signals their blood type in the air (and those people are more likely to be bitten overall, regardless of blood type.) Active skin bacteria also tend to attract mosquitoes (usually through sweat), so taking a cool shower before you head out could help!

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REAL WEDDING

When you think of a Louisville Cardinals fan and a Kentucky Wildcats fan, you probably don’t imagine a loving husband and wife, but that isn’t the case for Will and Blair Flowers. Will was born and raised in Louisville, while Blair was born and raised in Lexington, giving way to their choice of who to root for when the big game comes on. The couple met through Bumble, a dating app where women have to message first, and with some playful banter, the rest was history. “We ended up talking on the phone for the first time on July 31, 2019, got engaged on July 31, 2020, and our wedding was July 31, 2021.” Blair explained. Their ceremony was held at Spindletop, with enough charm and history to match the couple’s traditional wedding details. “Personally, to me the ceremony is the most important part.” Blair said. “It has always been a huge goal of our relationship to keep Christ at the center of it and if anything, we truly wanted His love to shine through on our day.” Keeping true to their love for Christ, Blair was able to find a cross to display at the altar that her florist beautifully decorated with flowers. The bride also knew she wanted her unity ceremony to be different from her two sisters, and loved the idea of “A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” Rather than a traditional candle unity ceremony, Blair found an Etsy shop who could bring her vision to life. One of the couple’s favorite moments from their wedding day was their first look, though they didn’t originally know if they wanted to do one to stick to tradition. “We are so glad we ended up doing one - it was truly special and a moment neither of us will ever forget.” says the couple. Sticking to tradition, Blair incorporated many sentimental details into her and Will’s big day. “My something borrowed, old, and blue happened to be my garter that my Granny wore in her wedding to my Pappaw and they’ve been married for over 64 years. My great grandmother actually made the garter and that’s who I’m named after.”

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Meeting on Bumble and frequently referring to each other as honey, many of the couple’s wedding details included bee-themed decor. “I made the stickers for our honey jar favors since we were “Meant to Bee”, bees love flowers, and we call each other honey!” Of course, with a name like Flowers, the couple also had to incorporate plenty of beautiful floral details. “My shoes had little flowers on them, my mom’s dress had flowers as part of the design, my bridesmaids wore flower earrings, our ‘Mr. and Mrs. Flowers’ sign was surrounded by flowers, even the perfume I purchased for my wedding had a flower on the top which made it even more perfect.”

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The couple’s advice for other brides and grooms is to enjoy every moment, because it will be over in the blink of an eye. “I couldn’t have planned any of it without my amazing mom, our wonderful wedding coordinator Amberly, and my sweet hubby, Will. It was our favorite day and we both wish we could go back and relive it again!”

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Sottero & Midgley, Bridal and Formal

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Alfred Sung, Bridal and Formal

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Dynasty Limousines

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Completes $30 Million Renovation

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historic resort’s $30-million renovation revitalizes the upscale property and welcomes guests to indulge in the amenities and experience the genuine spirit of Lexington. The resort’s comprehensive renovation touched nearly every space on property – including the guest rooms, presidential suites, conference and meetings rooms, lobby space, front entrance, atrium, spa, outdoor pool, fitness center, golf clubhouse, restaurant, and restrooms. Additionally, the property added three pickleball courts and Café Lex. Guest room upgrades include marble showers, luxury tile, barn doors, and walkin showers in King rooms. The newly revamped Spa features design by Pottery Barn and the previous hotel atrium was converted into a bourbon-tasting loft with animatic bourbon and wine machines, which feature high end bourbon and wine offerings to elevate the guest experience. Guests can also enjoy a complete renovation of the outdoor pool deck, new poolside private cabanas, and seven new fire pits, complete with s’more kits. The new entrance and valet area are now named “Champions Circle,” which features Lexington area horse farms that have produced Triple Crown winners dating back to 1917. In addition, a wind sculpture art installation is now featured in the front entrance by Lyman Whitaker Gallery out of Sedona, AZ. The resort is known for its Rees Jones designed golf course and ideal location in the “Horse Capital of the World,” near Keeneland and Kentucky Horse Park. Paying homage to Lexington horse farms, the 7th floor redesigned suites are now named after the most distinguished horse farms in the area - Poplar Hill, Hamburg Place, Keeneland, Walmac, Mandysland, and Ashford. The Lexington Marriott Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa showcases the best-in-class experience in the region and will continue to offer breathtaking Bluegrass scenery & exceptional service.

For more information regarding the Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, visit w w w.marriott.com/lexky or visit our social at @lexgriffingate on Instagram / @ Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa on Facebook.

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w o n K o t g n i t t e G s i v e L l l i W by Larry Vaught | photos by Vicki Graff

this time last year, Will Levis was still a relative unknown, even to his University of Kentucky teammates and coaches, after transferring from Penn State. The quarterback knew he had to tread lightly until he gained the trust of his teammates and coaches, but this summer, he’s clearly not only the leader of the team but the face of the program. “Certainly, I wanted to come in and be the starter and leader, but when I got here, I had not been named the starter even [though] was my goal. I just tried to lead by example and by being vocal,” said Levis. “Now I am a team captain and starter. I am more comfortable talking to guys directly because now I am the starter.” Not only is he the starter, but Levis is considered not just one of the best quarterbacks in the Southeastern Conference – but in the country. He’s mentioned as a possible first-round pick in almost every 2023 NFL mock draft and has seen his name listed No. 1 in the draft after completing 233 of 353 passes for 2,827 yards and 24 scores. He also ran 107 times for 376 yards and nine touchdowns. He was fourth in the SEC in touchdowns and in the top 10 in nine other categories. Former Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch – the No. 1 pick in the 1999 NFL draft – watched every UK game last season and was impressed with the progress Levis made. “At first, he was an inexperienced player with a lot of talent, but in the last four or five games, he played really good football,” Couch said. “That’s why his name is being mentioned in the first round. He’s got all the skills you want. He has a big arm and seems like a great leader. “He had not played a whole lot before he got to Kentucky. He went from an unknown guy to everyone knowing his name and being mentioned for SEC player of the year and

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even the No. 1 pick in the draft. For some guys, that pressure could be overwhelming, but I think he will more than live up to all the expectations.” Levis readily admits he did not feel comfortable until midway through the 10-win 2021 season and then realized he was a “pretty damn good quarterback.” He also says it has been impossible not to see and hear the early NFL draft projections. “I don’t focus on things I cannot control, but just having your name mentioned like that is pretty cool. Mock drafts don’t mean anything, though. If we have a good season, individual recognition will come with that,” Levis said. “It always feels good when people say good things about you, but you cannot let things good or bad sway who you are as a person.” He didn’t get overwhelmed when he met legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady at a charity golf event in Las Vegas in June that also included NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. He went with his father and knew someone who had “connections” with Brady, who introduced them. “I looked up to him as a kid. I grew up in New England going to parades [after the New England Patriots won Super Bowls] and cheering for him,” Levis said. “I was rehearsing for what to say if I got to meet him. He has done so much for me that he could never imagine. It was cool to pay my respects.” That’s why he appreciates the attention he gets from UK fans, especially young fans, and will always sign autographs or pose for photos. “I remember how it feels to look up to an athlete, and to be that person now others look up to is amazing,” Levis said. “I always want to meet and connect with young fans. I will never take that for granted, and I will show as much love as I can for fans of all ages because that’s just the right thing to do.” •

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CALENDAR of Events What's happening in town this month.

July 7

July 8

July 9

United States Air Force Concert Band 7pm Singletary Center for the Arts

KenTokyoCon Central Bank Center

Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival 10am-7pm Eminence, Ky

Barbasol Championship Keene Trace

LemonAid Days Salvation Army Hank the Horse Visit 12-3pm Lexington Green

LemonAid Days Salvation Army Hank the Horse Visit 3-6pm Lexington Green

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July 10

KenTokyoCon Central Bank Center Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival 10am-7pm Eminence, Ky Barbasol Championship Keene Trace RiverFest Proud Mary BBQ

July 14

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Disney’s The Little Mermaid 7:30pm Lexington Opera House

July 15

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Disney’s The Little Mermaid 7:30pm Lexington Opera House Master Musicians Festival Somerset

July 16

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Disney’s The Little Mermaid 1pm & 7:30pm Lexington Opera House Central Kentucky Mystical Market 10am Clarion Hotel Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival 10am-7pm Eminence, Ky Master Musicians Festival Somerset

July 17

Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival 10am-7pm Eminence, Ky

July 18

Ronald McDonald House Hank the Horse Visit 5-7pm Ronald McDonald House Lexington

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Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour 6:45pm The Lyric Theatre

July 19

LaRue County Public Library Hank the Horse Visit 5:15-5:45pm LaRue County Public Library Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo 7:30pm EKU Center for the Arts

July 22

An Evening with Vocalist Typhanie Monique 7:30pm 21c Museum Hotel

July 25

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour 6:45pm The Lyric Theatre

July 28

Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Induction 10am Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

July 30

Hats Off Day 3pm Kentucky Horse Park

July 31

Albert Couture Fashion Show 5-8:30pm 304 W. 3rd Street Lexington Wedding Expo 11am Central Bank Center

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August 5

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Chicago 7:30pm Lexington Opera House Lexington Minority Business Expo 8am Central Bank Center Ballet Under the Stars 8pm Woodland Park

August 6

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour 6:45pm The Lyric Theatre

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Chicago 1pm & 7:30pm Lexington Opera House

August 4

Ballet Under the Stars 8pm Woodland Park

The Lexington Theatre Company Presents: Chicago 7:30pm Lexington Opera House Lexington Minority Business Expo 8am Central Bank Center Ballet Under the Stars 8pm Woodland Park

August 7

Ballet Under the Stars 8pm Woodland Park

August 8

Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour 6:45pm The Lyric Theatre

Before attending any event, check with the event organizers for the latest information, including potential cancellations or date changes. While we make every effort to ensure our information is correct, some listings may be outdated.

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Dreaming Big, Giving Bigger by: Donna Ison | Photos Courtesy of Brevedé

eing born in Ukraine and raised in Moldova for most of her childhood, Viorika Kopets learned the value of dreaming big: “As a little girl growing up in the poorest country in Europe, I had a dream to open a space where I could have a cafe, bakery, flower shop, art studio, clothing store, and just all my favorite things in one place to share with everyone.” When she moved to Washington State in the US, those dreams continued to percolate and be influenced by the coffee scene. Viorika stated, “Growing up in Seattle, coffee wasn't just part of culture, it was a lifestyle. You hear a lot around the idea of community and coffee because it truly does come hand in hand.” It was in Washington where Viorika met her husband, Nik Kopets (born in Belarus), who shared her Eastern European background, her ambition, and her love for coffee. The two married, started a family, and daydreamed about starting a company that offered a great cup of coffee, but an even greater a sense of community. Upon moving to Kentucky in 2017 and experiencing the burgeoning coffee culture, Viorika and Nik knew they were in the right place at the right time. Moving forward with the business philosophy of “build it intentionally and they'll come willfully,” Brevedé Coffee Co. was born. The coffeeshop, bakery, flower bar, and boutique from Viorika’s childhood dream became a reality. Brevedé, is a play on the word brevity, which means “shortness of time.” It invites patrons to remember that every moment matters, so spend it wisely in celebration, conversation, and genuine connection. Located in the heart of the Distillery District, the space itself embodies a rustic yet modern design with farmhousestyle tables for larger groups, two-tops for intimate conversations, and couches for lounging and reading. Light from a wall, of windows as well as eclectic fixtures floods the space. A map of the world is displayed on one wall evoking

oneness. The effect is altogether hip and hospitable. Along with being a storefront, Brevedé is an event space that hosts both public gatherings and private parties with Viorika poised to help in every aspect of the planning. “My background is also in event planning and design, so it's natural that we are also an event venue,” she said. Despite the diverse offerings housed within Brevedé, coffee is at the core. To ensure their coffee is of premium quality, Brevedé has partnerships with Coava Roasters out of Portland, Oregon; Onyx in Arkansas; and Honest out of Franklin, Tennessee, as well as other roasters around the country who maintain the highest standards. Viorika explains, “All coffee beans come from overseas. Using roasters who are personally invested in those farms, and the people behind them, is our top priority. It's easy to get access to beans, but to go the extra mile for the farmers and personally be involved in raising the bar on the way the bean is grown and harvested—those are the roasters we invest alongside.” Prior to their current success, the road from dream to reality has not always been an easy one. They optimistically began preparation to open Brevedé in December 2019 by readying the space—a major task involving upgrading plumbing and electric, painting and pressure washing, building counters, choosing furnishings, and decorating. Everything was on schedule for May 2020, then came the pandemic; plans were put on hold. The couple managed to open with strict COVID protocols in place that September. An understanding of hardship, both from their youth as refugees and as new entrepreneurs, informs all they do. As important to the Kopets as dreaming big is giving big. The belief that “giving is the master key to success” has been part of their business and personal philosophy from the beginning. Viorika points out, “This is why this coffee shop isn't just a for-profit business; it's to profit with a purpose for giving back.”

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To that end, the boutique inside Brevedé partners with both local and global non-profits to fight against issues like poverty and human trafficking. And, of course, the war in Ukraine is at the forefront of their minds and efforts. The family has started their own non-profit, sendmeministry. com. “We are fervently working to ease the hardship of Ukrainian refugees currently facing the horrors of war. It's our family and friends out there, even at a distance it really does hit home,” said Viorika. The Kopets are also raising awareness and funds to help Ukraine through fundraisers at Brevedé. In June, they hosted an evening of live music, charcuterie, European desserts, drinks, and a silent auction with guests from Ukraine appearing live through Skype to share firsthand the devastation they're living through. The Kopets find themselves perpetually impressed by the way in which Lexingtonians step up. Viorika said, “The hospitality, charm, and attentiveness of this area is truly a gem. Also the way people love and support local businesses and the rich history of the area.” Their own love of preservation with renovation led them

to choose a well-known home for their next location. According to Viorika, “We're so excited to partake in honoring and preserving the past while building the future by opening our second location inside the historic house of what used to be Janice's Interiors at the Saltbox on 859 East High Street in Lexington.” The coming Brevedé at Chevy Chase, which will open this summer, will offer not only their signature coffee but European desserts baked in-house, creative workshops, and an event venue providing full party planning packages with decor, florals, and a mobile coffee bar, which can go anywhere. The journey from overseas to the northwest coast to central Kentucky has been a challenging, exciting, and rewarding one—all culminating in Brevedé. For others considering opening their own business, the Kopets offer this advice: “Always go the extra mile and don't worry about people's opinions, especially those who've never done what you're doing. Worry about not doing what you are capable of, and the people who rise around you will prove that it was all worth it.” •

Brevedé Coffee Co. provides a great cup of coffee but an even greater sense of community.

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Kentucky Hands & Voices SuperHEARo 5K

Charity Wine & Bourbon Tasting at Elwood Suites

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Picnic in the Park

Community Trust Bank Inc. Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

51st Annual PACA Charity Ball

Tayseer Jabbour, Edwyn James Rye, Laura Sioux Cianciolo, Edd Mackey, Mya Monk, Albert Lukonga and Majd Jabbour

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Women Leading Kentucky Networking After Hours

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Maserati Mingle

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Chevas Sparks, Brandi Sparks, Bryson Brawner and Husdon Sparks

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Rob Bright and Gretchen Bright

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Will Hord and Melia Hord

Ann Louise Cooper, Donna Moloney, Mike Cooper and Judy Cooper

Benjamin Church and Randy Michael

Dr. Koffi Akakpo and Carolyn Akakpo

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Save the Dates! GRAND TOUR OF HOMES

AUGUST 27-28 $10.00 PER PERSON – 12 & under FREE Tour in person and see how Central Kentucky’s best and brightest remodelers have transformed each project! Virtual event will post after 8/28.

SEPTEMBER 24 - 25 & OCTOBER 1 - 2 FREE to attend! Online and in person tours available this year! Virtual event will run concurrent to the Tour.

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Gold Sponsors: The Showplace at Lexington Winnelson • Pieratt’s Silver Sponsors: Andersen Windows & Doors | 84 Lumber Bronze Sponsor: Ferguson Enterprises Media Partners: WKYT and TOPS

Silver Sponsors: Andersen Windows & Doors | 84 Lumber • Pieratt’s Bronze Sponsor: Ferguson Enterprises Media Partners: WKYT and TOPS

For information on how to purchase tickets for Tour of Remodeled Homes visit BIACentralKY.com/events/TourofRemodeledHomes 3146 Custer Drive | Lexington, KY 40517 | 859.273.5117 | BIACentralKY.com

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Cathy Bingaman, Chris Bingaman, Michelle Mandro, Lori Dougherty, Terra Jackson and Mary Ellen Kinser

Megan Martin and Morgan Brooke Hancock

Kimberly Greenwell, Brian Lykins, Tracee Dore and Nicole Lively

Maddie Sennett and Miss Kentucky USA Lizzy Neutz

Keith Yarber and Miller Warren

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BEHIND THE SCENES DISTILLERY TOUR AND LUNCH June 13 | Maker’s Mark Distillery lexingtonrestaurantweek.com Photos by Woody Phillips

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Rob Samuels

Jeannie and Chef Justin from Jean Farris

Chef Philip, Zach and Garrett from Jeff Ruby’s

Beam Suntory

Woody Phillips

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Events EDUCATION BUILDS HOPE LUNCHEON June 23 | The Carrick House hopectr.org Photos by Woody Phillips

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Brenna James, Anna James, Lee Nimocks, Janice James and George Wallace

Sara-Elizabeth Bush and Lisa Deaton Greer

Morgan Griffey, Rufus Friday, Logan Hensley and Daniel Diachun

Jennifer Reynolds and Ross Boggess

The Executrain Team

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Stephanie Raglin and Carrie Thayer Cardwell

Scott Nielsen, Donna Moloney, Deirdre Lyons, Jana Joseph and Lauren Dozier

Lauren Moore and Mary Helen Shashy

George Privett, Nawanna Privett and Linda Russell

Rufus Friday and Venus Morris Griffin

Troy Townsend, Donna Townsend and Rachel Edwards

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Events HORSE MANIA June 16 | Ashland, Henry Clay Estate lexarts.org Photos by Woody Phillips

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Wylie Caudill

Stevie Moore

Spirit of Kentucky

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TOPS Staff with our sponsored horse, Tangled Up in You

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Events GRASSROOTS BLACK LEADERSHIP AWARD RECEPTION June 7 | The Lyric Theatre bgcf.org Photos by Ron Morrow

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Lisa Adkins and Tiffany Daniels

DeBraun Thomas, Lisa Higgins-Hord, Marcellus Barksdale, Martina Barksdale, Tiffany Daniels and Christian Motley

Devine Carama and David Laurenvil

Maddie Patrick, Barbara Fischer and Kristen Tidwell

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Dougie Allen, Nathan Zamarron and Phil Jun

Chad Aull and Marisa Aull

Elizabeth Brown, Cam Skidmore and Yajaira Aich West

Kelly Braun and Yessenia Ramage

Martina Barksdale, Christian Motley, Ame Sweetall and Nick Phelps

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Uma Jewels

Abby Aasbo, Johan Aasbo, Marby Schlegel, Clair Fraser and Justin Fraser

Brandl Skirvin and Chris Edwards

Bryant Stanley, Justin Morris and Johnathan Flowers

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