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EVENING WITH THE STARS AWARDS

FOOD FOR FINES Have you received a parking ticket this year?

Good news! THE LEXINGTON PARKING AUTHORITY (LPA) reports that its nationally recognized “Food for Fines” canned food drive collected nearly 1,000 cans in its first week. Over 60 parking citations were cleared using the program.

FOOD FOR FINES runs through December 18.

As a result of the campaign, LPA, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and the City of Lexington have received international media attention. Customers who bring in 10 cans of food will receive $15 off any LEXPARK or Lexington Police issued onstreet parking citation. There is no limit on the number of cans customers with multiple citations may bring in. Past due citations are eligible. The LEXPARK office is located at 122 North Broadway. “The LPA is proud to be able to give back to our community. So much has been done for so many that we feel it our moral obligation to help those who are in need. We challenge all Parking Associations around the country to join us in helping feed the less fortunate, especially during this time of the year,” said James H. Frazier, III, LPA Board Chairman.

Leslie Buddeke Smart, Vice President Development; Doug Hacker, Larry Cowgill, Teresa Wallen, President STARS 2016; Larry and Doug are with Congleton- Hacker Co. – recipient of the Community Volunteer of the Year award

HEALTH The 27th annual EVENING WITH THE STARS GALA raised a record amount of more than $100,000 for the Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, part of KentuckyOne Health. Proceeds from event are used to further the success of health care initiatives at Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph Jessamine health care initiatives, all part of KentuckyOne Health.Three awards were given at the gala, held in November. This year’s award recipients included: Charles Kennedy, MD - The President’s Award for Physician of the Year at Saint Joseph Hospital; Mahmoud Moammar, MDThe President’s Award for Physician of the Year at Saint Joseph East; Larry Cowgill and Doug Hacker, Congleton-Hacker Co. - Community Volunteer of the Year.

Leslie Buddeke Smart, Vice President Development; Dr. Mahmoud Moammar, Recipient -President’s Award Physician of the Year, Saint Joseph East; Teresa Wallen, President STARS 2016; Eric Gilliam, President Saint Joseph East

LEXINGTON CENTER VOTES TO EXPAND The board of directors of the Lexington Center Corporation unanimously voted in favor of pur-

Leslie Buddeke Smart, Vice President Development; Sue Downs, Interim President Saint Joseph Hospital; Teresa Wallen, President STARS 2016; Charles Kennedy, MD, recipient of the Physician of the Year Award, Saint Joseph Hospital

suing an expansion and replacement of the LEXINGTON CONVENTION CENTER. The proposed plan, fully endorsed by the boards of the Bluegrass Hospitality Association, VisitLex and Commerce Lexington all with unanimous votes at latest board meetings, was presented to the LCC Board at its monthly meeting. The LCC Board and VisitLex will now move forward to seek the support of the General Assembly to

increase the Hotel Occupancy tax in Fayette County by 2% and request a $75 million grant in support of the project’s capital budget.

“This is an optimistic project that, at its heart, is about economic development. Lexington’s hospitality industry is experiencing robust growth, and we must capitalize on the momentum our destination is attracting. To remain competitive, the reinvestment in our convention center is critical,” said VisitLex President, Mary Quinn Ramer.

The new plan includes over 100,000+ sq.ft exhibit hall, larger, enhanced ballrooms and meeting space along W. Main St.; and repurposed retail space at the ground level. The project will be constructed in phases so as to create minimal impact to existing business commitments.

According to Brent Rice, LCC Board Chairman, “The amount of space in this new plan is driven by recommendations made by three different studies dating back as far as 1986.” He continued “The new Lexington Convention Center will have the same magnitude of impact as the original Civic Center had in Lexington in 1976.”

The proposed convention center plan does not include any additional renovations to Rupp Arena which is already undergoing a $15 million video/audio/tech upgrade. Some parts of the first, second and third levels of the Shops at Lexington Center and existing meeting rooms will be repurposed for retail and other uses.

WARM HEARTS CLOTHING DRIVE Forcht Bank’s 3rd annual “Warm Hearts” clothing drive is in progress. The general public is encouraged to drop off any new gloves, coats, hats, and scarves, sized infant to teen, at any of Forcht Bank’s 30 locations throughout Kentucky. Items may be dropped off thru December 31st. All clothing will then be collected and delivered to School Resource Centers and other local charities for distribution to children in need beginning January 4, 2016.

“Helping the children in our communities stay warm during the cold, winter months is a priority for Forcht Bank. After the success of last year’s glove drive, we had requests for coats, hats, and scarves, so we decided to collect any new garment that would help kids stay warm,” said Forcht Bank President Tucker Ballinger. “The bank will also donate $10 for every checking account opened during the clothing drive to purchase additional winter clothing.

In 2014, Forcht Bank employees, customers, and the general public donated 1,930 new pairs of gloves, 2,342 hats, 477 scarves, and 260 coats for children in need. Forcht Bank also donated $5,600 to “Warm Hearts” in addition to the clothing contributions.

Forcht Bank is a Kentucky-owned community bank, with headquarters in Hamburg, on Sir Barton Way.

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A HAMBURG HOLIDAY MIRACLE

WARM HEARTS CLOTHING DRIVE

New gloves, coats, hats, and scarves — sized infant to teen — can be dropped off at any of Forcht Bank’s 30 locations throughout Kentucky through Dec. 31.

Family heirloom found in Hamburg parking lot, returned to owners Jenny Woolridge had no idea when she started a day of errands with her three-year-old son in Hamburg that the trip would lead to a holiday miracle for a Lexington family.

She tells us, “Adam and I were running errands on Friday, Nov 20th, and went into Kohl’s. On our way back to our car, Adam bent down and picked up a ring in the parking lot. He constantly picks up things from the ground everywhere we go, little did we know how special this ring would turn out to be. I originally called Kohl’s when we found the ring, but no one had reported losing anything yet. At that time, we didn’t know if the ring was real or not, but just kept thinking how heartbroken someone must be if it was. My husband Brian placed an ad online stating that a ladies ring was found in the Hamburg area. After no response, I called stores in Hamburg again on Monday.”

By this time, Betty Ellis McGuire had gone into several stores in the Hamburg area and reported a missing ring. After a hard day of shopping, she’d noticed that her mother’s engagement ring must’ve slipped from her finger.

She retraced her steps without success and left contact info at some of the stores.

Betty’s mother, Anne Ellis, told friends on Facebook, “I had worn that ring since 1955 when my husband who was in the Air Force gave it to me. I loved it, but having lost 40 pounds recently it was slipping and sliding and I knew it was time to pass it on. I felt so sorry for Betty when it slipped off her little finger as she was out taking me shopping for new clothes. I remember wearing it to work in Frankfort the first day, polishing my nails before work and not being able to take my eyes off it — so happy to be engaged to a nice man at last (I was 25) —hardly an ‘old maid’ as they used to say but I was getting up there.”

The Ellises recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.

On Monday, when the Woolridges called Kohl’s again, this time the store had Betty McGuire’s contact information.

Jenny says, “That evening Brian called Mrs. McGuire to let her know our son found her ring. We wanted to do this in front of our children so that they can see what it means to do the right thing and how good that feels.

Mr. McGuire picked up the ring from our business, Foreign Affairs Autowerks, on Tuesday, Nov 24th, and also had a gift bag of toys and cookies for Adam, which was very generous of them. Adam has no idea of the importance of what he found, only that the nice lady who gave him toys is happy to have her ring back. Once we heard the history of the ring it made us feel even happier to return such a priceless family heirloom. That Friday we were just in the right place at the right time and Adam was doing his usual job of scouring the ground. On Facebook

Adam Woolridge found the ring in the parking lot outside of Kohl’s while shopping with his mother.

there are comments of how honest it was to return the ring, but we were just doing the right thing. It wasn’t ours, and if we had lost something so special, we would hope that someone would find us too.”

She adds, “This has been a great lesson to Adam and his sister in doing what is right.

Thank you to the McGuires for their kindness and generosity towards Adam for finding the ring and to everyone for the wonderful comments regarding our parenting.”

Anne Ellis is glad the story has a happy ending. She says on Facebook, “I have another that was my father’s that I will give my other daughter next week. So glad it has all worked out and I enjoyed them in my younger days.

Life has been good to me.”

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The annual Lexington Christmas Parade down Main Street on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 pm includes Lexington’s first official visit from Santa.

Join Buffalo Trace as they illuminate their holiday display at the Distillery December 3. Featuring the Kentucky State University Choir and a visit from Santa. Candlelight Tour at 6 p.m. Santa arrives at 7 p.m Christ Church Cathedral presents Handel’s Messiah on Friday, December 4 at 7:30 pm.

Featuring The Cathedral Choir, The Lexington Baroque Ensemble, with Emily Albrink, Ryland Angel, Richard Clement, and Reginald Smith, Jr. Conducted by Erich Balling.

On December 4 at 8 pm, Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts hosts three-time Grammy nominees Dailey & Vincent’s The Spirit of Christmas Christmas Tour.

The duo’s rock spin on traditional country & bluegrass has garnered them three IBMA Entertainer of the Year awards, three IBMA Vocal Group of the Year awards, and multiple Dove awards. They will perform traditional and contemporary holiday hits as well as their Bluegrass favorites.

The Dickens Christmas Carol and Candlelight Tour is December 4 & 5 at 6 p.m. at Waveland State Historic Site. The tour will feature scenes from Dickens, The Christmas Carol in the rooms of the house and Santa will be there and will recite The Night Before Christmas in between performances. There will be hot cocoa, cookies and a book signing in the cabin.

The Lexington Chamber Chorale presents Christmas in the Great Hall at Second Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 5 at 7:30 pm. The night includes medieval sacred songs and carols for the holidays, including vignettes of Madrigal Dinner dialogue in Second Presbyterian’s Gothic sanctuary. Featured selections include “Green Grow’the Holly,” “Gloucestershire Wassail,” with additional works by John Tavener, Gustav Holst, and more.

North Pole Express will run each Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.

An Irish Christmas at the EKU Center for the Arts on December 5 at 7:30 gives you the chance to take a journey through Christmas in Ireland. As seen on PBS, a cast of award-winning singers and dancers wraps together traditional music, dance, and storytelling with plenty of Irish soul.

Lexington Art League’s Black Friday Art Sale at the Loudoun House December 5 & 6 gives you the chance to take care of holiday shopping needs with unique locally crafted products.

A Kentucky Christmas at Ashland is Saturday, December 5 at 10 a.m. at the Henry Clay Estate. A Christmas Market will be set up with local craftspeople selling their goods on the Ashland grounds. The cafe will also be open selling seasonal treats. At 5:15, Ashland Illumination will start and will light up the trees and buildings turning the grounds into a Christmas village. A Candlelight Open House tour of the mansion will begin immediately after the illumination and will go until 7:30 p.m.

The R.J. Corman Lexington Dinner Train North Pole Express is Saturday, December 5 at 12 p.m. The train ride will feature meals, crafts, singing carols and the opportunity to visit and take pictures with Santa.

Each guest will receive a special gift. The

University of Kentucky Choirs present the 18th annual Holiday Collage concert, featuring vocalists and musicians from the UK School of Music as well as The Lexington Singers and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choirs. The concert will be at the UK Singletary Center on December 5 at 2 & 7:30 pm and December 6 at 3 pm.

On December 5 & 6, the Lexington Children’s Theatre presents Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells at 2 pm at the Lexington Opera House.

The Christmas Market at Michler’s Greenhouses will set up shop on Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 12 p.m. There will be Christmas pastries, wine and artists. Local vendors will sell ceramics, wood carvings, jewelry, toys, fabrics and more. Michler’s wreath makers will be crafting wreaths all day and the florists will decorate boxwood trees.

The Paul Laurence Dunbar Winter Concert is Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts.

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O’Connor’s “An Appalachian Christmas” at 7:30 pm, December 11. Now in its fifth nation wide tour, the show combines traditional Christmas songs with O’Connor’s aural folk style which has earned him eight Grammy nominations, two Grammy Awards, six consecutive years being named Musician of the Year by the Country Music Association, and seven National & Grand Master fiddling championships.

O’Connor has also stood as a student, peer, and leader of a number of musicians, including: fiddler Benny Thomasson; French jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli; classical violinists Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman and Yehudi Menhuin; contemporaries Edgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, and Allison Krauss.

UK Opera Theatre presents Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Lyric Theatre on December 11 at 7:30 pm and on December 12 at 2 & 7:30 pm.

The UK Art Museum’s Holiday Sale is is Friday, December 11 at 10 a.m. The Museum’s store will feature unique gifts to buy from Lexington’s art and design community.

Breakfast & Storytime with Santa is Saturday, December 12 at 8:30 a.m. at Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Kids will be able to share breakfast at Bronte Bistro with Santa, craft a gift and hear a story. Storytime will start at 11 a.m.

The Lexington Singers present Messiah at the UK Singletary Center at 8 pm on December 12. Featuring soprano Rebecca

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Center for the Arts at 7 pm on Friday, December 18 and at 3 pm on Saturday, December 19.

Home for the Holiday at the Lyric Theatre at 2 pm & 7 pm on Saturday, December 19. The family-friendly theatrical is a three-act play celebrating the holiday season with family, fun, and faith. Written & directed by Dr. Eunice Beatty.

A Ceremony of Carols at Christ Church Cathedral on December 21 at noon. The Cathedral Girls Choir will be joined by harpist Elaine Cook for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.” Written for Christmas, the text is drawn from middle English poetry.

Jim Brickman’s 2015 Holiday Tour, Comfort & Joy, at the Lexington Opera House on Monday, December 28 at 7:30 pm. Brickman marks his 19-year coast-tocoast tradition by showcasing new music, along with holiday favorites and hits that made him the most charted (30) Billboard Adult Contemporary artist. Brickman has two Grammy’s and four gold albums, and his concert will feature musical guests and hits like “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “The Gift,” and “Sending You a Little Christmas.”

Farley, alto La’Shelle Allen, bass Eric Brown and special guest tenor, local superstar Gregory Turay, lauded by the London Times as “one of the brightest natural talents to have emerged from the US in recent years.”

The Christmas Experience at Immanuel Baptist Church is Saturday, December 12 at 4 p.m. The Christmas tradition at Immanuel features a living nativity and Bethlehem scene, a Christmas tree forest, a train ride, holiday treats and crafts, a life-sized Candyland, and a community carol sing.

On December 12, the Lexington Philharmonic and the Lexington Chamber Chorale present Handel’s Messiah and Vivaldi’s Gloria at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 8 pm. The music of modern masters John Taverner and Eric Whitacre complete the program, featuring the Chamber Chorale with soloists Ben Bliss (tenor) and Sarah Tucker (soprano).

The 2015 Bread Box Holiday Market is Saturday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at Bread Box Studio. Holiday shoppers can go to the third annual art market to purchase handmade art & goods from local and regional artists and crafters.

The Lexington Ballet Company presents Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the EKU Center for the Arts at 2 pm and 7 pm on December 12. The Nutcracker tells the story of a little girl who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, embarking on a journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. The Lexington

Ballet performs the holiday classic under the direction of Luis Dominguez.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre also presents The Nutcracker at the Lexington Opera House on December 12 & 13 and December 19-20.

The Reindeer Ramble 5K at Keeneland on December 12 helps everyone get the jump on getting rid of those excess holiday pounds.

On December 13, the Christ Church Cathedral Choir presents the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Christ Church Cathedral at 7 pm. This service is similar to the Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve service held in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, United Kingdom which is broadcast worldwide. “A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” includes Christmas carols and readings from the Bible. The opening carol is always “Once in Royal David’s City,” which is sung as the choir processes into the nave. The service is preceded by an organ prelude starting at 6:30 pm.

Alltech Holiday Celebration of Song at The Square (W Main St and N Broadway) on December 13 at 5 & 7:30 pm. Conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, featuring award-winning vocalists from UK Opera Theatre and the Alltech Opera Scholarship Competition. A community sing-along of holiday favorites.

The Bluegrass Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker in One Act at the UK Singletary

The Lexington Philharmonic presents Take Five on New Year’s Eve! featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Lexington Opera House. Join the high-octane jazz group at 7:30 pm on December 31.

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Kid Rock’s New Year’s Eve Bash is Thursday, December 31 at 9 p.m. at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville. The event will kick off at 9 p.m. with Kid Rock ringing in 2016 from the stage at midnight. Guests can also expect a festive atmosphere complete with drink specials, party favors and a huge balloon drop alongside a celebratory countdown. Guest performances by The Shrednecks and Tim Montana.

Ring in the New Year at Manchester Music Hall on December 31st, 2015. Featuring live music by Vinyl Richie, The Wags, and DJ Tank. Doors open at 9 pm, music 9 pm – 2:30 am.

The Lexington Philharmonic presents Take Five on New Year’s Eve! featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Lexington Opera House. Join the high-octane jazz group at 7:30 pm on December 31.

EVENTS GOING ON ALL MONTH: Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park is Kentucky’s largest lights festival.

There will be animated scenes featuring Santa, reindeer, elves, and other holiday characters. The drive-through portion remains open every night from 5:30 pm 10 pm through December 31. Through December 23, you can also park and check out indoor exhibits and entertainment at the Horse Park, a petting zoo, and even talk to Santa. There will also be handmade arts and crafts and cookies. For more information, call (859) 255-5727.

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Help us keep kids warm!

Just drop off any new gloves, coats, caps, or scarves - size infant to teen - at any Forcht Bank between November 16th and December 31st, 2015. All gloves collected will go to School Resource Centers and other local charities for distribution to children in need beginning January 4th, 2016.

And for every checking account opened between Nov. 16th and Dec. 31st, Forcht Bank will donate $10 to purchase more new winter clothes. Help us warm up hearts this winter!

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Wave hi to Santa at this year’s CHRISTMAS PARADE as it travels down Main St. from Midland to Broadway, starting at 7 p.m.

Join Joseph Beth Booksellers for BREAKFAST & STORYTIME WITH SANTA. Breakfast starts at 8:30 am at Bronte Bistro and Storytime with Santa at 11 am.

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME AT BARNES AND NOBLE in Hamburg is at 11 a.m.

Bring your kids to hear a story followed by a craft or activity. Children’s Storytimes are held every Tuesday.

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December. 5-6 Lexington Children’s Theatre presents JUNIE B. JONES: JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS on December 5-6 at the Lexington Opera House. The play is at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 6.

Take the kids to see SESAME STREET LIVE: MAKE NEW FRIENDS on December 5-6 at Rupp Arena. The Sesame Street crew will welcome their new friend from India, Chamki. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies. The show is 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on December 5 and 2 p.m. on December 6.

December 11 Have your kids get their wish list ready to VISIT SANTA AT THE DISTILLERY at 6 pm at Buffalo Trace Distillery (through Saturday).

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be performed at 2 p.m. in the Lexington Children’s Theatre. Go through the wardrobe with Peter and Lucy in this two‐actor adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil dramatized for the stage by le Clanche du Rand..

December 17 Marvel Universe Live will be in Cincinnati from December 17-20 at US Bank Arena.

Over 25 Marvel characters are coming to town as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Spider-man, Wolverine and more team up to take down Loki and recover the Cosmic Cube fractals and save the world. Thursdays and Friday’s showings are at 7 p.m.; Saturday’s are 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.; and Sunday’s are 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

December 18 Have your kids get their wish list ready to VISIT SANTA AT THE DISTILLERY at 6 pm at Buffalo Trace Distillery (through Sat.)

December 19 The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be performed at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Lexington Children’s Theatre. Go through the wardrobe with Peter and Lucy in this two‐actor adaptation of the classic tale of triumph of good over evil dramatized for the stage by le Clanche du Rand.

December 26 Bring your leftover boxes from the holiday season to BOXING DAY CRAFTAPALOOZA and craft something from recyclable materials at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at 11 a.m.

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H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S E V E N T S Various dates HOSPICE OF THE BLUEGRASS GRIEF GROUP: SPOUSE LOSS SUPPORT — 2312 Alexandria Dr., Lexington. This is a six-week support group for individuals who have experienced the loss of a spouse or significant other in their life. Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23.

DIABETES LUNCH BUNCH — Don’t Let diabetes control you; take control of your diabetes and get support while you do!

We welcome anyone who is living with diabetes and/or takes care of someone with diabetes to join us for our Diabetes Lunch Bunch. This is a completely free support session facilitated by a Certified Diabetes Educator. Come for the support but stay for the fun and learn more about managing diabetes better. (Family and friends are welcome, lunch is not provided) Event Info: (859) 313-2595. Kentucky One Health St. Joseph Hospital Diabetes & Nutrition Care.

1594 Harrodsburg Rd. Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June

21, July 19, Aug. 16, Sept. 20. All meetings are noon-1 p.m.

December 5 EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS MEETING — 12-step group for emotional instability.

Free. www.namilexington.org/support/family-support-groups. 10-11:30 a.m.

NAMI CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP Support for individuals with mental illness.namilex.org. Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Dec. 6. All meetings are 2:30-4 p.m.

Located at 869 Sparta Court.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKFAIR TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY ­­— The second annual Barnes and Noble Bookfair to Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Kentucky. The event will be held at Barnes and Noble in Hamburg from 9 a.m. until close. Barnes and Noble will donate 10% of sales (including cafe

purchases and cheesecakes) to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Kentucky. Present the special code Bookfair ID 11725298 at check out.

December 6 NAMI CONNECTIONS SUPPORT GROUP — Support for individuals with mental illness. December 6 from 2:30-4 p.m.

December 8 HEALTH CHATS ABOUT DIABETES — Meet with others who are managing their diabetes. Family members encouraged to attend. Discuss different issues each month with a certified diabetes educator.

Sponsored by the Lexington-Fayette Co. Health Dept. and UK Healthcare. www. lexingtonhealthdepartment.org. 18 and over. 6:15-7:30 p.m. at 217 Elm Tree Lane.

December 10 DIABETES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW — Monthly diabetes patient education classes. Topics include: carb counting, reading nutrition facts labels; checking blood sugar and understanding your results; device training; dining out; foot care; physical activity; planning healthy meals; reducing risks and problem solving; antaking and keeping track of your medicine for diabetes. Time: 6-7 p.m. Location: Apostles Anglican Church, 200 Colony Blvd, Lexington.

December 15 HEALTH CHATS ABOUT DIABETES — Learn ways to manage diabetes, adjust your diet and monitor your levels. Share your struggles and ideas with others. www.lexingtonhealthdepartment.org. Held at Nathaniel United Methodist Mission at 1109 Versailles Rd. 5 p.m.

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SENIOR EVENTS Various dates WORLD AFFAIRS — Tuesdays through Dec. 29 at the Lexington Community Center at 1:30 p.m. A discussion group focused on important world issues and events.

CURRENT EVENTS — Fridays through December 18 at 1:15 p.m. Join us for a lively discussion about the week’s news at the Lexington Community Center.

December 3 CAREGIVERS GROUP ­­— from 1-2:30 p.m.

A support group for caregivers, caring for someone with memory impairment.. Call Hemali at 781-698-4844 to sign up.

December 4 BEWARE THE HOLIDAY EATINGS — ­ 10

a.m. to 11 a.m. Come learn how to eat healthy and stay fit during the holiday season when the delicious goodies and food are hard to resist. Sign up at the Community Center or by calling 781-698-4870.

December 10 WHAT’S NEXT AFTER INDEPENDENT LIVING? 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. What would you do if, suddenly, you found you couldn’t manage day to day the way you always had? What if food shopping and preparing meals, doing laundry, keeping up with basic housekeeping, even remembering to take your medications properly, all began to seem overwhelming? Sign up at the Community Center or by calling 781-698-4870.

December 11 FAMILY CAREGIVER WORKSHOP — This program is produced specifically for family

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and friend caregivers, offering information and on Alzheimer’s disease related topics.

Experts in aging and Alzheimer’s care will present on a wide range of subjects such as research updates, local care resources and the demands of caring.. This training is jointly presented by Baptist Health – Lexington, Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living, the UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging, and the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Registration required, $10 fee. Lunch will be provided. Designed for family caregivers. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bluegrass Area Development District offices at 699 Perimeter Dr.

December 17 TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY LUNCHEON — Seating begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Lexington Community Center. Lunch includes roast beef with gravy, roasted potatoes, green beans, rolls and dessert. $5. Bring

a non-perishable food item and support the Lexington Food Pantry Please pay and register with the receptionist by Dec. 10.

December 22 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP — December 22 at 1 p.m. at the Lexington Community Center. Facilitated by the Human Services nurse, but discussion is mainly led by the members. Group members range in age from 50 and up, all at different stages of Parkinson’s. Family members and caregivers are welcome to join their loved ones.

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December 29 MONEY MATTERS — Dec. 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A discussion group focused on finances, stocks and the money market at the Lexington Community Center.

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BLUE GRASS HORSE ARHAUS

FLY WITHOUT WINGS

LETTERS I HAVE NOT SENT

Collage and Collaboration Guyon and Stump Illuminated Lexington

BY KIM THOMAS Lexington artist Marjorie Guyon is committed to making her art “available for every home, everywhere,” and Arhaus (in Hamburg, and online) now carries reproductions of her internationally known work. She was among the first artists that Arhaus chose when they opted to begin carrying work by renowned artists with significant catalogues.

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f you were downtown during Breeders’ Cup week, you likely witnessed a unique collaboration of two of the blue-

grass area’s favorite artists. Marjorie Guyon’s compilation of her artwork was, literally, an illuminated love letter to the world from Lexington, so it could only be viewed after dark, say 8pm to 2am. Images of her work were projected on the side of the Downtown Arts Center, with the help of the Lexington Central Library, where a huge projector was eventually located to maximize the public enjoyment of Guyon’s art, and Nick Stump’s words of prose.

Guyon was so inspired with the thought of the entire world coming to Lexington for Breeders’ Cup, she says she wanted the presentation to be a welcome letter to the

world, a ‘welcome to Lexington’ message to shine a loving light on the Bluegrass.

Guyon is originally from New York, graduated from Amherst College with a degree in poetry, and has lived in Lexington over 30 years. Today she is known internationally for her art, and though she considers herself more of a ‘compiler and synthesizer’ than a painter, her renderings are popular with esteemed home interior furnishers, such as Arhaus, which carries a line of seven Guyon pieces.

Although she has a poetry degree, and is a writer, Guyon saw her DAC deadline looming and was struggling to find the

right words to go with her paintings that would be illuminated. As luck would have it, she eventually ran into her textual knight in shining armor when she walked by her friend Stump’s front porch one day while pondering the issue. Guyon always walks when she has something on her mind. She saw him, stopped, they chatted, and she told him what was on her heart. Stump is confident that he knows “how to figure stuff like that out, and ‘rassle’ it up from the ground,” and offered to help. Accordingly, they put their collaborative hats on and began the process. A lively exchange of ideas transpired from thereon, and in the end, the

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MARJORIE GUYON Marjorie Guyon’s art has been exhibited in New York, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis and Los Angeles. Her work and projects appear in public and private collections including those of International Paper, FedEx, Morris Museum of Art, Ashland Oil, Yum Brands, Pfizer, Brown Forman, Keeneland Foundation, Brian and Jane Williams, Bill and Sheila Lambert, the N’Namdi Collection, University of Kentucky Art Museum, UK Healthcare, Lucille Caudill Little Library of Fine Art, Park Hyatt in Los Angeles and Hyatt Regency in Arlington, VA. Her art projects are being utilized in universities and schools across the United States.

Significant awards and grants include The National Congress of Art and Design Award of Excellence, two Al Smith Fellowships, The New Forms Regional Initiative Grant, NEA and Rockefeller Foundation through the Arts Exchange.

How one Hamburg retailer describes “FLY WITHOUT WINGS” “With timeworn textures, Marjorie Guyon creates mixed-media collage-paintings featuring layers upon layers of marble dust and glazed pigments—ground earth and jewel from all over the world—above and below collaged images.

Through its dramatic tones and deep composition, this high-quality reproduction of her original painting Blue Grass Horse from her “Fly Without Wings” series, may you experience the feelings of restfulness, introspection and peace she envisioned while creating it.”

world DID arrive in Lexington just in time to see Guyon’s stunning images along with Stump’s prose.

Hence the project was projected for all to see, those passing in tour buses as well as school buses, and Guyon’s artwork was graciously appreciated; and the words accompanying and captioning the art were painted by bluesmaster Stump, who half-jokingly claims that he “thrives on chaos.”

As it turned out, the duo work well together and plan to do similar projects in the future.

It was a pioneering program of its kind... just in time for what turned out to be an historic Breeders’ Cup — with Triple Crown winner American Pharoah taking the victory — right here, in our town, our horse country hamlet. What better place to show the beauty of bloodlines, Bluegrass blessings and distilled recipes of grandpa’s whiskey (seriously, my brother’s grandpain-law was Basil Hayden), or the undeniable spirited hospitality of the Bluegrass than the Downtown Arts Center?

Native New Yorker Guyon taught herself to paint before she earned a poetry degree at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts and though she seems shy in talking about herself, admits to having various out-of-the-proverbial-box phases of artistry such as a fascination with Chinese

influence and in mythological animals. She enjoys having structure in her life, just as any creative child would, and accordingly, she works in phases or focuses on a series and is happy doing her art that way. This talented artist is as prolific as she is gifted.

Her work is described as Contemporary Ancient.

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tump, for his part, was more than glad to help his longtime friend out and color the text to the projection display. He and Guyon are already planning to work on a future collaborations with the projected display method. They both expressed how impressed they were with this innovative, new method of art display, and that despite of the need for darkness, has many possibilities, many implications on how art can be brought to the public, for all to see. The collaboration went so well, the two seem harmonious and ready to collaborate again.

Guyon’s husband Tom Green is his best friend and plays in his group, The Nick Stump Band. Stump and his gritty bluesdrenched sound rolls with nearly every local musician worth a listen. He can be often heard jamming with the likes of JP Pennington, Roger Bondurant, Steve Lyon, Kelley Richie, Jim Gleason and Rex Hart, just to name a few. He is just as comfortable performing hillbilly jazz as the blues, and

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has a distinctive style that still characterizes Appalachian music he must’ve developed as a kid in Eastern Kentucky.

A native of Hindman, Kentucky, Stump comes from the “fiddling” Stamper side of his family. Many do not know that Nick Stump’s real name is Michael Stamper; Stump is just a nickname that he picked up in the service.

He now uses that name as a pseudonym.

Stump first became known as a musician in central Kentucky from his days as lead guitarist with the popular 1980-1990s band, the Metropolitan Blues All-Stars, which performed nationwide. “Because our music was a little to the left, we got to play a lot of folk festivals,” says Stump.

The former All-Star and current Mayor of Maxwell Street considers it an honor to have owned several Guyon pieces for years, and was delighted to be part of the dynamic DAC Breeders’ Cup project. Here are his words that scripted the display: In regard to what he knows about art, Stump confesses, “I don’t even know what I like, but thought this was a cool idea of lighting up the city with Marjorie’s work. I’ve always liked her work, I own several of her pieces and have them in my home, and was interested in helping her focus and present her love letter the best way possible.”

Guyon’s work is available online through Arhaus.com and/or may be ordered at the store in Hamburg.

THE CHILDREN OF ECLIPSE We are of this land the bluegrass We are of the water that runs through stone Come drink your fill The water is magic it makes holy whiskey and the greatest horses on earth We know no strangers here Tell me your father’s name And I will tell you mine We will claim kin Come, warm at the fire break your fast Tomorrow we ride the children of Eclipse Iron boned, big-hearted They live to run Come eat, drink, warm yourself Tomorrow, we ride the wind -Nick Stump

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How to make an Ale 8 Christmas ham By

Tom Yates

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only know one way to prepare and cook a Christmas country ham.

Marge and Dad married when I was 14 years old. After they married, we moved from my grandparent’s house to the other side of the farm into a home that my father built by himself from the ground up. Shaded under a patch of maple trees alongside Barren River Lake, the house was a fantastic base camp for an adventurous kid hell-bent on summertime shenanigans. Our house was special. It seemed to change and breathe with the seasons as if it were part of the landscape. In the fall, multicolored maple leaves burned brilliant silhouettes into the crisp blue sky. Come winter, the bare branches danced over the house, casting flickering thin shadows across the frozen ground. In an unassuming way, holidays in our home were low key and wonderfully magical.

Year after year, sometime during the Thanksgiving weekend, we’d pile into my father’s orange GMC pickup truck to scour the farm for the perfect cedar Christmas tree. After hauling the tree home, we’d rearrange the furniture and gently secure the tree into its corner before decorating it with handmade wooden ornaments and fresh cranberry garlands. During the days and weeks leading up to Christmas, banisters were magnolia-ed and and wreaths were hung until the house was bedecked.

Christmas in Port Oliver. Even so, it wasn’t quite Christmas until the country ham arrived. Now, the ham didn’t just appear on the Christmas table in the blink of an eye.

It took days to prepare, relegating it to the status of house guest. Working in tandem, Marge and dad prepped, scrubbed, soaked, simmered, wrapped, and baked the beloved ham for Christmas Eve dinner. For years, I watched closely and learned how to prepare country ham the old fashioned way. While there are countless methods for cooking a whole uncooked cured country ham, I only know of one way to capture the taste of my Christmases past.

With my family’s early Christmas gathering looming on the horizon, I journeyed home.

Christmas Ham

A good Christmas ham starts with a great ham. Browning’s Country Ham, from Dry Ridge, cures and ages their hams for 12 months. Both mild and robust, it’s one of the go-to hams around these parts. When I had a hard time locating a retail source for their hams, I simply called them. Boom.

In three days, a 14-pound whole uncooked

country ham arrived on our front stoop bundled up to keep the varmints at bay.

Cleaning, Soaking. Simmering. Wrapping. Finishing.

Although I was forewarned to expect mold, it got the best of me. When I ripped open the butcher paper surrounding the ham, plumes of green-ashen powdered mold exploded from the package. Caught by the rays of the morning sun, the dust cloud dangled in the light for what seemed like an eternity. When the ash finally settled, I was covered in pungent funk. It was hysterical. After a quick wipe down and clean up, I scrubbed the ham under warm water with a sturdy brush to remove the mold. Luckily, I had an enormous canning pot large enough to accommodate the ham.

After plopping it into the pot, I filled it with enough water to cover the ham, maneuvered the lid over the protruding bone (most folks remove the hock), and scooted the

ham into a corner of the kitchen to soak for two days, changing the water every 12 hours.

On the third day, I drained off the water and lifted the pot containing the plumped ham onto the stove top. After filling it with cold water, I topped it off with 6 bottles of Ale-8-One soda and a cup of pure maple syrup before cranking the heat to high.

When the sweet gingery water came to a boil, I reduced it to a gentle simmer, covered the pot, and let it rip for 5 1/2 hours, about 25 minutes per pound.

When the internal temperature reached 160 degrees, we carefully removed the pot from the heat before wrapping the entire pot with several old quilts to let the ham slowly steep in its own juices overnight. Yep. Overnight. Pig in a blanket. When I was a kid, I knew it was coming on Christmas when the quilted ham blob made its way out to the enclosed back deck for its overnight rest.

The next morning, I carefully removed the ham to a roasting pan and discarded the cooking liquid along a fence row in our backyard. Still hot from the quilted insulation, I removed the skin from the ham and trimmed some off some of the fat.

I lightly scored the soft fat cap on top of the ham, splashed the meat with bourbon, slathered the entire surface with good dijon mustard, and encrusted it with a thin layer of light brown sugar before sliding it into a preheated 400 degree oven.

When the brown sugar dissolved into the mustard and started to caramelize, I pulled the ham from the oven to rest. After letting it rest for 30 minutes, I transferred the ham to a serving platter, scattered a few quartered Red Bartlett pears to the side, and finished with fresh lovage from my garden.

Down and dirty Christmas ham.

A pure labor of love.

A tender trip to Bountiful.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

somewhere THE HAMBURG JOURNAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 2

THE BGT DETOUR OF SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is at 5:30 p.m. The BGT deTours program is designed to provide tours of places you might not normally get to see, helping people interact with and learn about sites that make the Bluegrass special. Following the BGT deTour, the social AfterHour location will be Wines on Vine, located at 400 Old Vine Street.

December 3 JOIN BUFFALO TRACE as they illuminate their holiday display at the distillery. Featuring the Kentucky State University Choir and a visit from Santa. Candlelight Tour at 6:00 p.m. Santa arrives at 7:00 p.m.

AthensWest Theatre Company will host a “Pay What You Can” performance of Pulitzer Prize-winning TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at 8 p.m. in the Downtown Arts Center. The production will run November 20-December 6 with performances Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday performances at 2 p.m.

The UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY SYMPHONY Orchestra presents special guests ToniMarie Marchioni, oboe; Dieter Hennings, guitar; and Nicholas Goluses, guitar on Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. in UK’s Singletary Center.

December 4 THE DICKENS CHRISTMAS CAROL AND CANDLELIGHT TOUR is December 4 & 5 at 6 p.m. at Waveland State Historic Site.

The event will feature scenes from Dickens, The Christmas Carol in the rooms of the house. Santa will recite The Night Before Christmas in between performances. Hot cocoa, cookies and book signing in the cabin.

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ZAC BROWN BAND NEW WORKS NOW, a mix of theatre, dance, drama and comedy, is December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. and December 6 at 2 p.m. at the University of Kentucky’s Guignol Theatre.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH, at Christ Church Cathedral, is at 7:30 p.m. The concert features The Cathedral Choir, The Lexington Baroque Ensemble, with Emily Albrink, Ryland Angel, Richard Clement, and Reginald Smith, Jr. Conducted by Erich Balling.

Three-time Grammy winners DAILEY & VINCENT’S THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS TOUR is at 8 p.m. at Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts.

December 5

The Lexington Chamber Chorale presents CHRISTMAS IN THE GREAT HALL, a night that includes medieval sacred songs and carols for the holidays, at Second Presbyterian Church at 7:30 pm.

University of Kentucky Choirs present the 18th annual HOLIDAY COLLAGE CONCERT on December 5-6 at UK’s Singletary Center. The concert features vocalists and musicians from the UK School of Music as well as The Lexington Singers and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choirs.

Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with AN IRISH CHRISTMAS at 7:30 pm in the Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for the Arts. As seen on PBS, a cast of award-winning singers and dancers wraps together traditional music, dance, and storytelling with Irish soul.

A KENTUCKY CHRISTMAS AT ASHLAND is at 10 a.m. at the Henry Clay Estate. A Christmas Market will be set up with local craftspeople selling their goods on the Ashland grounds. The cafe will also be open selling seasonal treats. At 5:15, Ashland Illumination will start and will light up the trees and buildings turning the grounds into a Christmas village. A Candlelight Open House tour of the mansion will begin immediately after the illumination and will go until 7:30 p.m.

ALL ABOARD THE NORTH POLE EXPRESS. Enjoy a meal, crafts, singing carols and the opportunity to visit and take pictures with Santa at 12 pm on the Lexington Dinner Train.

THE CHRISTMAS MARKET AT MICHLER’S GREENHOUSES will set up shop on Saturday, December 5 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, December 6 at 12 p.m. There will be Christmas pastries, wine and artists.

Local vendors will sale ceramics, wood carvings, jewelry, toys, fabrics and more.

Michler’s wreath makers will be crafting wreaths all day and the florists will decorate boxwood trees.

December 6 The Manchester Music Hall is hosting a BLUEGRASS BRUNCH on Dec 6, 11 am - 1 pm. Food by the Whoo Wants Waffles food truck and a full mimosa bar while you listen to bluegrass music.

Michler’s Greenhouses is hosting a CHRISTMAS MARKET Dec 5 - 6 with work from local artists and artisans, live festive music and christmas pastries. The Michler’s wreath makers will also be there making wreaths along with the florists decorating boxwood trees.

December 8 The PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR WINTER CONCERT at UK’s Singletary Center is Tuesday, December 8 at 7 p.m.

98.1 The Bull and Hardee’s present ACOUSTIC JAM 2015, 7 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House, to benefit the kids at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. Acoustic Jam 2015 will feature performances from country

artists including Jerrod Niemann, Easton Corbin, Thompson Square, Cassadee Pope, Scotty McCreery and John Michael Montgomery.

December 9 UK BASKETBALL plays Eastern Kentucky at 7 pm at Rupp Arena.

December 10 ZAC BROWN BAND, a three time Grammy winner and multi platinum artist, will perform at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville on Thursday, at 6 p.m.

December 11 UK Opera Theatre presents Amahl and the Night Visitors on December 11-12 at the Lyric Theatre. Amahl is the story of a young, crippled boy and the miracle that cures him while the Three Kings are searching for the newborn King. The production is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, December 11 and at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Series presents MARK O’CONNOR’S AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS, A combination of the familiar melodies of traditional Christmas songs with O’Connor’s musicianship, 7:30 p.m. at the Singletary Center for the Arts.

December 12 The Lexington Singers present MESSIAH at 8 p.m. at UK’s Singletary Center for the Arts. It has been lauded by the London Times as “one of the brightest natural talents to have emerged from the US in recent years.”

The Lexington Philharmonic and the Lexington Chamber Chorale present HANDEL’S MESSIAH AND VIVALDI’S GLORIA at the Cathedral of Christ the King at 8 p.m.

Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER, the holiday favorite about a little girl who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, embarking on a journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. It will be at the Lexington Opera House on December 12-13.

The production is on Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as well as Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.

The Lexington Ballet Company presents TCHAIKOVSKY’S THE NUTCRACKER at the EKU Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 12. The Lexington Ballet performs the holiday classic under the direction of Luis Dominguez.

UK Basketball plays Arizona State at 3:15 pm at Rupp Arena.

The 10th Annual YMCA REINDEER RAMBLE 5K Run/Walk is at 9 am at Keeneland.

Participants are encouraged to don your favorite holiday sweater, Santa suit or “holiday festive” attire and get into the spirit of this holiday fun run.

December 13 The Christ Church Cathedral Choir presents the FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS at Christ Church Cathedral at 7 pm. This service is similar to the Lessons and Carols Christmas Eve service held in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, United Kingdom which is broadcast worldwide.

“A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” includes Christmas carols and readings from the Bible. The opening carol is always “Once in Royal David’s City,” which is sung as the choir processes into the nave. The service is preceded by an organ prelude starting at 6:30 pm.

THE ALLTECH HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF SONG at The Square (W Main St and N Broadway) is at 5 pm. The music will be conducted by Dr. Everett McCorvey, featuring award-winning vocalists from UK Opera Theatre and the Alltech Opera Scholarship Competition. A community sing-along of holiday favorites.

December 18 THE NUTCRACKER IN ONE ACT is at 7 pm at the Singletary Center, presented by the Bluegrass Youth Ballet (through Saturday).

December 19 Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents THE NUTCRACKER, the holiday favorite about a little girl who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, embarking on a journey through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets. It will be at the Lexington Opera House on December 19-20 at 2 p.m.

charted (30) Billboard Adult Contemporary artist. Brickman has two Grammy’s and four gold albums, and his concert will feature musical guests and hits like “Valentine,” “If You Believe,” “The Gift,” and “Sending You a Little Christmas.”

December 30

A CEREMONY OF CAROLS at Christ Church Cathedral is on Monday, December 21 at noon. The Cathedral Girls Choir will be joined by harpist Elaine Cook for a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols.” Written for Christmas, the text is drawn from middle English poetry.

FIVE ON NEW YEAR’S EVE! featuring the Brubeck Brothers Quartet at the Lexington Opera House at 7:30 p.m. The jazz group

presents the sounds of the legendary Dave Brubeck during LexPhil’s second New Year’s Eve concert.”

THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 90TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR will stop at US Bank Arena in Cincinnati on Wednesday, December 30 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

December 31

KID ROCK’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH is at the KFC Yum Center in Louisville.

The event will kick off at 9 p.m. with Kid Rock ringing in 2016 from the stage at

midnight. Guests can also expect a festive

RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT MANCHESTER MUSIC HALL, featuring live music

by Vinyl Richie, The Wags, and DJ Tank.

Doors open at 9 pm, music 9 pm – 2:30 am.

atmosphere complete with drink specials, party favors and a huge balloon drop

alongside a celebratory countdown. Guest

performances by The Shrednecks and Tim Montana.

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY AT THE LYRIC THEATRE is at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. The family-friendly theatrical is a three-act play celebrating the holiday season with family, fun, and faith. Written & directed by Dr. Eunice Beatty.

December 21

The Lexington Philharmonic presents TAKE

Saturday December 19th | 9:30-11:30 am.

Free breakfast will include pancakes, donuts, and fruit.

(Donations will be accepted for Visually Impaired Preschool) Special Thanks to Nate’s Coffee and North Lime Coffee and Donuts

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December 26 UK BASKETBALL plays Louisville at 12 p.m. at Rupp Arena.

Coffee provided by:

December 28 JIM BRICKMAN’S 2015 HOLIDAY TOUR, COMFORT & JOY, is at the Lexington Opera House at 7:30 pm. Brickman marks his 19-year coast-to-coast tradition by showcasing new music, along with holiday favorites and hits that made him the most

Donations will benefit:

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