Copley/Hendren on Lex Phil Opener, Other Weekend Event

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Published September 16, 2016 at 6:00 AM EDT

It’s time for our weekly chat featuring weekend arts and cultural events with Rich Copley and Harriett Hendren of the Lexington Herald-Leader. First on their agenda this weekend is tonight’s opening concert for the region’s premiere symphony orchestra.

Rich Copley & Harriett Hendren cover arts and culture for the L exington Herald-Leader and Lexgo dot com.

You can also find listings of arts and cultural activities at the events calendar link at WEKU dot FM.

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