Apr 13 Saturday
Dance into the future with the Bluegrass Youth Ballet as we present Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s 20th Anniversary Gala!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the stunning Campbell House Lexington (1375 South Broadway) at 6 pm on April 13, 2024 as we celebrate two decades of nurturing the dreams of aspiring dancers. Behold captivating performances by our talented students and alumni, indulge in a gourmet dinner and delectable hors d'oeuvres, raise a glass to the glimmering future of dance in the Bluegrass, while you bid on unique experiences and treasures while supporting the future of dance at Bluegrass Youth Ballet all to the amazing music brought to you by The Fever.
But this gala is more than just a celebration, it’s a chance to invest in the future of dance at Bluegrass Youth Ballet, connecting with other community members to celebrate the achievements and value of BYB in our community, and creating more memories.
Join us as we leap into the future!Tickets: $100 per seat, $900 per table (10 guests). All proceeds benefit Bluegrass Youth Ballet.Purchase tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bybs-20th-anniversary-gala-tickets-793688633067We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Apr 18 Thursday
Better Together is breaking down employment barriers by hosting a series of background-friendly job fairs across the country on April 16 and 18 as part of its Nationwide Days of Second Chances. In Lexington, a job fair will be held April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Bluegrass Community Church at The Nathaniel Mission, 1109 Versailles Rd.
To support job seekers who are faced with challenges to re-entering the workforce, Better Together’s Days of Second Chances brings churches, volunteers, businesses and nonprofits together to host a coordinated job fair day that features background-friendly employers and provides resources including free one-on-one job coaching sessions to review resumes and interviewing skills, clothing and haircuts.
Job seekers and background-friendly employers can register online at BetterTogetherUS.org/Events/NWDSC-2024/.
Apr 20 Saturday
Celebrate Mecca Live Studio & Gallery’s 25th Anniversary in Lexington’s Arts Community
Baile Habibi features live music with Alma Gitana, Lee Carroll’s C the Beat, local and regional dancers including Flamenco Louisville and dance legend, Dalia Carella from NYC
The evening features food, cash bar, vendors, and flamenco and belly dance performances.
A portion of the proceed go to GreenHouse17, an organization committed to ending domestic and intimate partner abuse.
Apr 24 Wednesday
On Tour in support of her current album Wild Child, Americana artist Charlotte Morris captivates her listener with powerful songwriting and stunning vocals. LIVE Show | Live Stream Avail
Apr 26 Friday
It’s the grownups’ turn!
Let your imagination soar at Lexington’s children’s museum, The Explorium of Lexington, by attending Night at the Museum! This adults-only, fun-filled evening features exhibits, activities, a silent auction, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more!
Friday, April 26 from 7 to 10 pm. Tickets are available now for this fundraiser supporting the Explorium’s mission of inspiring children’s imagination and curiosity.
Apr 27 Saturday
When Circle and Square meet for the first time, they realize that they are very different from each other. Circle likes blowing bubbles, juggling balls, and twirling, while Square is happiest stacking blocks neatly and as tall as they will go. Will the two be able to find a way to play together, despite their differences? Discover the wonderful world of shapes through this interactive show!
May 18 Saturday
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 20247:30 PMMÉLISSE BRUNET, Music Director
LexPhil’s powerful season finale opens with the Kentucky premiere of Soul of Remembrance, the second movement of composer and pianist Mary D. Watkins’ Five Movements in Color for full orchestra. Watkins describes Soul of Remembrance as “the collective moan of a profound grief felt by the newly-arrived Africans, who found themselves in a strange land, dealing with the loss of the only life they had known and leaving behind the comforts of family and friends.”
Then, a highlight of the season, LexPhil will present the world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Shawn E. Okpebholo’s Two Black Churches, a LexPhil co-commissioned arrangement for full orchestra featuring acclaimed baritone Will Liverman. This poignant work, originally scored for piano and baritone and commissioned by Will Liverman, reflects on the racist attacks on the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, and the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015. The season concludes with Saint-Saëns triumphant Symphony No. 3, known as the “Organ Symphony,” featuring the resonant power of Singletary Center’s pipe organ.
Prior to Two Black Churches, join us for a free pre-concert lecture with Music Director Mélisse Brunet for an exclusive, in-depth look Inside the Score at 6:30PM in the Presidents Room. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Tickets on sale now at lexphil.org/two-black-churches
Jun 09 Sunday
Lexington Chamber Chorale's Past and Present Miniature Masterpieces
Kentucky’s composers and poets of past and present populate the Chorale’s final season concert, Past and Present Miniature Masterpieces. A time-honored Chorale tradition, this blending of spoken word and song pays tribute to the musical and literary history of Kentucky with an eye on its present and future. This free concert, in the beautiful outdoor setting at Ashland, concludes with a preview of repertoire for our 2024-2025 season.
Sunday, June 9 (rain date on June 10) 2024, 5:00 p.m. Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Tickets: general $25 and students $10 at the door and at lexingtonchamberchorale.org.