May 17 Friday
Art on the Town at Tandy Park celebrates local artists, live music, and local food!
Shop from over a dozen local artists and authors for paintings, drawings, jewelry, books, sculptures, skincare, and more!
Enjoy live music by Regina Mickens and Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels!
Art on the Town is a program of the City of Lexington and supported by VisitLex, The Knight Foundation, and the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
May 18 Saturday
This is a shape note singing open to any interested individuals. No experience required. No auditions. We sing for the enjoyment of each other. Come to sing or listen. We sing from both The Sacred Harp, 1991 ed., and The Southern Harmony (as the leaders choose.) Loaner books will be available. Light breakfast/snacks will be available and a pitch-in lunch on the grounds (outside if weather permits.) Come for an hour or come for the day.
IEC of the Bluegrass, a leading organization in electrical apprenticeship education is thrilled to announce its Second Annual Open House event, open to the public. The Independent Electrical Contractors Association Open House is a unique opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and ages to discover the exciting prospects within the electrical industry. Whether you are a recent high school or college graduate, a career changer, or simply interested in exploring new opportunities, this event will provide valuable insights into the world of electrical apprenticeship and its advantages.
The annual Tour d’Coops organized by CLUCKy (Cooperative Lexington Urban Chicken Keepers) is back to showcase backyard poultry at sites around Lexington. During this self-guided tour of 10 unique coops, experienced chicken keepers will show off their coops, opening their yards to visitors to share their joy in keeping backyard livestock in an urban setting. The Tour d’Coops provides access to local examples of the broader nation-wide movement toward sustainable urban back yards while showing how easy it can be to keep chickens in a responsible manner.
In addition to providing a fun, family friendly tour and community building event, CLUCKy hopes to energizethose “on the fence” to jump into the urban homesteading movement and join the growing number of people keeping chickens for food and enjoyment. The tour is self-guided but participants will first need to visit Redwood Cooperative School at 166 Crestwood Drive on the day of the tour to get information. Pre-purchase of tickets is highly encouraged and can be found at www.clucky.org
The Tour d’Coops Afterparty at West Sixth Brewing will feature a special giveaways for those who visit all ofthe coops on the tour as well as door prizes and further educational opportunities.
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
May 25 Saturday
Immerse yourself in a day of music, local flavors, and community spirit! 🎉
• 🎤 Live performances: Gospel, Bluegrass, Country • 🍔 Culinary adventure down Main Street • 🎨 Unique crafts from local artisans • 🤝 Proceeds support Feeding Kentucky • 🎫 Get your tickets now!
Let’s create unforgettable moments together! 🙌 #SpiceAndSounds2024 #CommunityHarmony
Jun 08 Saturday
The Center for Old Music in the New World and Musick’s Company present Spring Dances, Saturday June 8th at a NEW time and location – 4 pm at Crestwood Christian Church. Join us for a spring celebration of 12th – 18th century music featuring excerpts from Rameau’s hybrid opera-ballet Les fêtes d’Hébé with dancer Adalhi Aranda, as well as a bouquet of Shaker tunes and exuberant pieces by Morley, Greaves, Hassler, Susato and Boismortier. Admission by suggested donation of $10. 1882 Bellefonte Dr. Lexington, KY.
Jun 09 Sunday
The Kenwick Neighborhood Association presents the 2024 Kenwick Bungalow Tour on Sunday, June 9th, 1-5 p.m. Eight homes and gardens will be stops on the tour. While every house may not be a bungalow, each one will show a different aspect of Kenwick’s unique personality. This event helps the Kenwick Neighborhood Association raise money for projects such as the Kenwick Victory Christian Church Community Garden, park updates, and helps fund neighborhood events.Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024, 1 to 5 p.m.Location: Ticket booklets can be picked up at the Victory Christian Church parking lot on the corner of Cramer and Owsley Avenues. Homes will be in the Kenwick neighborhood.Tickets: Available for $10 on the day of the tour, $8.50 for advance purchase tickets at www.kenwick.orgContact kenwickneighbors@gmail.com or call 859-221-8350 for more information.
Join guests of honor Matthew and Karine Maynard of Maynard Studios as we raise funds to support land conservation at Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) and celebrate the Maynard’s significant contributions to the park and Commonwealth.
Enjoy an appetizer, dinner and dessert by True North Catering plus a cash bar with wine, beer and bourbon. Bid on uniquely Kentucky arts and culture experiences in our live and silent auctions. Round out the evening with a concert by innovative folk musician Kaia Kater, acclaimed by NPR’s Tiny Desk, Rolling Stone and The Guardian. Experience it all in JSP’s historic tobacco barn at Kentucky’s only sculpture park featuring 40 acres of over 70 artworks!
Barn Raisin’ is an intimate event with limited tickets. Purchase your tickets today. More information is available at josephinesculpturepark.org/barnraisin.