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FEATURE

Southern Strange

By Rhonda Reeves

trips across the Southern United States with photographers Guy Mendes and Roger Manley in search of the most authentic and outlandish artists the South had to offer.

SELF-PORTRAIT, UNDER THE INFLUENCE BY GUY MENDES

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nstitute 193’s forthcoming book, Walks to the Paradise Garden is their production of the last unpublished manuscript of the late poet and provocateur Jonathan Williams, with photographs by Roger Manley and Guy Mendes.

Taking its name from the famous artwork by Howard Finster, Walks highlights images and stories of Southern artists and creators while they were still anonymous, before they were famous, or in some cases, infamous.

The book chronicles Williams' road

According to Mendes, readers of the new book will meet, “Evan Decker, of Delta, KY, who carved a 15-hands-high horse so he could climb on it and sing Home On the Range...and there is a host of wonder-makers from right here in LEX: Cowboy Steve Taylor, Gene Meatyard, Captain Kentucky, Bradley Harrison Picklesimer and the Fabulous Little Enis.”

Williams said, "The people and places in Walks to the Paradise Garden exist along the blue highways of America.…

We have traveled many thousands

RALPH EUGENE MEATYARD, POWELL COUNTY, KY BY GUY MENDES of miles, together and separately, to document what tickled us, what moved us, and what (sometimes) appalled us."

Mendes says, “It’s a big helping of Southern Strange through the lens of outsider artists, many of them, like Jonathan, gone now, I’m sad to say.”

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exington photographer Guy Mendes apprenticed under the late James Baker Hall (author/ photographer/UK faculty/and former Kentucky poet laureate) in 1971, and went on to teach photography at UK himself for 14 years. His day job was at

KET, where he was an award-winning documentarian as a writer/producer from 1973 until he retired in 2008.

Asked the biggest influence by a Kentuckian on his work, he explains the sequence, “Poet Wendell Berry introduced me to Gene Meatyard, who, in turn, introduced me to photography as poetry. Big Ed McClanahan made me laugh when he first appeared at my front door in 1969, and he has made me laugh ever since. And James Baker Hall taught me about putting words and pictures together, something I have enjoyed doing for a long time.”

FEATURE Martha Nelson Thomas, who flat-out reinvented the doll; and Evan Decker, of Delta, KY, who carved a 15-handshigh horse so he could climb on it and sing Home On the Range; there’s Austin Coe, down in Russellville, who turned two big front yard trees into Adam and Eve, the latter of which he adorned with a bra and skirt after the grade school next door complained; and, of course, Campton’s favorite son Edgar Tolson, whose own Adam and Eve rivals any of the great depictions ever made of the First Couple; and there is a host of wonder-makers from right here in LEX: Cowboy Steve Taylor, Gene Meatyard, Captain Kentucky, Bradley Harrison Picklesimer and the Fabulous Little Enis.

WENDELL BERRY WITH NIP AND JED BY GUY MENDES Asked the most famous photo he’s ever taken, he adds, “Speak of the devil!

That would be my portrait of Little Enis and the Go Go Girls of Boot’s Bar, which graced a page in the the March 1974 Playboy, page 117, illustrating Ed McClanahan’s epic story “Little Enis Pursues His Muse.”

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sked to give us a guided tour of the pivotal 80s-era road trips chronicled in the book, Mendes tells us, “Among the wonders, and the conjurers who summoned them up, you’ll find Mirrell Lainhart, a retired

Madison County minister who spotted his house, outhouse and anything else he could find; and Henry Dorsey, of Brownsboro, who fashioned an elaborate, crank-activated landscape of discarded objects and appliances across the front of his house; then up Toller Holler there are the Kinney Brothers, Noah & Charlie, makers of things they saw in their heads; and Carl McKenzie, of Nada, KY, who trafficked in angels and devils; the greatest gourd artist ever, Minnie Black, of E. Bernstadt, and her senior citizen All-Gourd Band; Mayfield’s

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en years ago, Mendes told us “old school is on the endangered disciplines list, but there are plenty of us practitioners still out here, looking at the world through gray scale glasses.”

These days?

“Some of the materials have disappeared, and some, like Polaroid Pos/Neg Type 55, are making a comeback. There’s still a lot of interest on the part of students. When U SAVS was built five years ago, a large black & white gang darkroom was included in the renovations. And now every semester we have three sections of AS 380 Darkroom Photography, each with a max of 18 students. It’s still fun to watch a first-timer unspool their freshly-developed film to find that they have indeed fixed some shadows”

Way Out There: The Art of Southern Backroads will be on exhibit March 2–May 19, 2019 at Atlanta’s High Museum.

In Lexington, there will be a Reception and Book Signing, Roger Manley and Guy Mendes: Miscellaneous, at Lexington’s Institute 193, March 14, 6 - 8 PM.

Ace’s Bonus Lightning Round with Guy Mendes Okra-eater? Non-okra eater?

Dredged and sautéed, battered and fried, and most of all, in Gumbo!

Quick: Is Lexington the South or the Midwest?

Having traveled all over KY for 30 years for KET I can say unequivocally that Kentucky is Southern, and some of that is great, fabulous, wonderful, but some of it’s still awful, dispiriting and angrifying.

Your most treasured possession?

I used to have an original Frisbee pie pan from New Haven, CT, but I’m not sure where it is now. I love our paintings by Ann Tower and Bob Tharsing, and the Gene Meatyard and James Baker Hall prints we have. But what I hold dearest and nearest to my heart are the simple pictures of my wife and sons.

What’s in your top right desk drawer right now?

Pictures of my wife and sons. And a FloraCliff flyer with a note from Beverly James, the director. And some picture wire and some Ooks, hand lotion, toothpicks, checkbook logs and a Father’s Day card from about five year ago, in which Jess wrote: Daddy-O, Thanks for all the years of service.

Walks to the Paradise Garden: A Lowdown Southern Odyssey Edited by Phillip March Jones. Text

by Jonathan Williams. Photographs by Roger Manley, Guy Mendes.

JESSAMINE COUNTY REAL ESTATE BY GUY MENDES

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Lights, Camera, Lexington

FEATURE

Wrigley brings Hollywood to the bluegrass

BY KRISTINA ROSEN

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f you think you saw a drone flying over downtown Versailles, or a woman who looks a lot like Drew Barrymore jumping off a hay bale into a pile of cow poop, you saw correctly.

The last of the filming for Barrymore’s latest movie The Stand-In happened in downtown Lexington and Versailles late last month.

Barrymore plays a comedy actress who trades places with her stand-in.

The stand-in eventually takes over the actress’s identity, career, and boyfriend, leaving Barrymore’s character to fend for herself for the first time.

Among the executive producer roster is Barrymore and Nancy JuvonenFallon of Flower Films. The two are teaming up with award winning executive producer and director, Jamie Babbit. (Fans of HBO’s Silicon Valley,

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“I’m not in the movie,” says Jan Hooker (left) of Lexington. “I’m Drew Barrymore’s standin. I stand in her place for all her scenes, while lighting and sound is set up. We’re the same height.” (Pictured is Jan Hooker, Miss Barrymore’s stand in for the Lexington shoots, and Ace’s Kristina Rosen.)

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Gilmore Girls, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and Girls will recognize the name.)

In Lexington, filming centered around the old courthouse, First United Methodist Church, Gratz Park, and along Main Street. Downtown Lexington transformed as cars were

given New York license plates and cast extras were told to act like rude New Yorkers. Barrymore was spotted in costume running down the steps of the old courthouse.

Central Kentucky production then wrapped up in Versailles. The final shot filmed was coincidentally the closing scene of the movie: a smalltown storefront. In this case, the main street of Versailles and The Amsden, an old bank building turned local coffee shop. In a few short days, all the filming in Kentucky was done and the movie was ready to begin editing.

Ross Babbit, who is head of this project for Wrigley Media, has already seen how this movie has impacted the city with the enthusiasm and attention it received from shooting in downtown Lexington.

“It opens eyes to what can be done here. From a creative standpoint, it makes sense. Filmmakers are always looking for different types of architecture and towns that haven’t been overshot. From a business

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perspective, it creates jobs and has an economic impact to the city.”

Award winning director and producer, Jamie Babbit, reached out

to her brother Ross a few months ago during development in pre-production of The Stand-In when part of the story included shooting in a small town.

Ross and Jamie have always wanted to do a project together and Jamie had visions of what the scenes would be.

Lexington happened to be a perfect fit.

Ross talked with his bosses, Misdee Wrigley-Miller and Jayne Hancock when the decision was made. Wrigley Media would be full production partners with The Stand-In. “Everything is about connections and that’s what this was about,” says Misdee Wrigley-Miller, owner of Wrigley Media Group. “I’m so proud of the team we’ve assembled at Wrigley Media Group and that the studio can handle this type of production.”

“Lexington is a wonderful place,” says Jamie Babbit. “The beautiful architecture...The only downside is the tax credit. If there was a tax credit we would’ve shot the whole movie here.”

You might or might not know the name, but if you’ve ever sat through a big corporate presentation or chamber luncheon in Lexington, you’re probably familiar with the video work of Wrigley Media Group.

The Lexington-based media company located off Newtown Pike is one of Lexington’s hidden treasures.

From Wrigley Media, Ross Babbit and Danny Tepper head The Stand In project.

“It’s like we’re showing producers a postcard for Lexington and Kentucky,” says Jayne Hancock, CEO of Wrigley Media Group.

“We’re working hard to bring more production here, especially movies and television series.”

Twenty five members of the Wrigley team will be assisting with the movie, but the company released a casting call for extras to be featured in scenes.

A collaborative work space housed inside a nondescript building, Wrigley Media Group is populated by energy, enthusiasm, and razor scooters.

“I want people to be excited on Sunday night to come into work the next day and do what needs to be done,” says Hancock.

Three years ago, Wrigley Media Group found a new home on Newtown Circle.

With the new space comes new opportunities and new clients.

The company now has the largest independently owned sound stage in the region. They’ve grown from 12 to 34 employees with plans to continue growth.

“We’re never going to deviate from what we do. We have an amazing owner, Misdee Wrigley Miller, who supports us. We’re passionate about production and integrity in how we act and what we produce.”

Wrigley Media focuses primarily on original content and client work, including television, film, mass consumption, and more. From creating the content to distributing it, the company takes projects from start to finish.

The only spoiler we’re able to reveal is that while the brand is working hard with Barrymore’s film, they have more notable projects underway and many surprises to come.

“This opportunity with The StandIn brings so much for the Bluegrass.

Whatever we can bring here, we will do it.”

Director and producer, Jamie Babbit

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AROUND THE CORNER

and the Bayou, 6 pm, The Carrick House

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Hucks for Pups 5K, 9 am, Coldstream Dog Park

FILM One World Film

Festival presents Wonder, 10 am, Kentucky Theater

RODEO Professional Bull Riders, 7 pm, Rupp Arena PETS Tails & Ales, 7 pm, Griffin Gate Marriott CAUSE DanceBlue 2019,

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EAT Mac & Cheese Cook Off, 1 pm, Mirror Twin Brewing

CONCERT Travis Tritt, 7:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

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Stand Up: Women’s Leadership Intensive, 9 am, 21c Museum Hotel

FILM Lexington Film

League presents The Films of Dorothy Arzner: Merrily We Go to Hell, 7 pm, Farish Theater

MARDI GRAS EAT Mardi Gras

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Crawfish Boil Extravaganza, 4 pm, Buddha Lounge

AWARDS Mr. & Mrs.

Kentucky Basketball, 5:30 pm, Lexington Center

DRINK Town Branch

BALL Sweet 16 Boys Basketball Tournament, Rupp Arena (Thru Sun)

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BIZ Women Leading KY Winter Roundtable with Mayor Gorton, 11:30 am, The Grand Reserve

Cocktail Pairing, 7 pm, Azur Restaurant & Patio

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Whisky, Women, and Writing, 6 pm, The Summit

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HG Vegetable Gardening for Beginners, 6 pm, Southern States Co-op

LIT Southernmost: A night with Silas House, 6:30 pm, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd FILM One World Film

BIZ Women Investors and Entrepreneurs, 8:45 am, Crank & Boom on Manchester St.

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EAT American Proud

Dinner, 5:30 pm, The Grand Reserve Event Center

DANCE Dance SCAPA,

7:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

Festival presents Wind River, 7 pm, Kentucky Theater

RUN/WALK

Lucky Leprechaun, 8:30 am, Fallings Springs (Versailles)

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FILM One World Film

Festival presents Dolores, 10 am, Kentucky Theater

FEST International

Women’s Festival, Noon, The Lyric

BALL UK vs Florida, 2 pm, Rupp Arena

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC ALERT: KHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

BRIDE Bridal Fest Wedding Expo, Noon,

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WOODSONGS Button - Ed Toth, John

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Kentucky Crafted

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WALK/RUN Shamrock Shuffle

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DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC ALERT: KHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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BRIDE Bridal Fest Wedding Expo, Noon, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

BALL UK baseball vs Middle Tennessee, 1 pm, Kentucky Proud Park MUSIC Alltech Vocal

Scholarship Competition, 2 pm, Singletary Center for the Arts

WOODSONGS

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Button - Ed Toth, John Cowan, and Keith Howland, 6:45 pm, The Lyric

EMERGE Conference, 8 am, Gatton Student Center

FILM Lexington Film

Fasig Tipson

League presents The Films of Dorothy Arzner: Christopher Strong, 7 pm, Farish Theater

FILM Second Sunday

Cinema: Good Burger & Motel Hell, 4 pm, Pivot

EAT F.E.A.S.T. 2019, 6 pm, MUSIC Ronnie Milsap, 7 pm, Lexington Opera House

CONCERT Mumford and Sons, 7:30 pm, Rupp Arena

Brewing

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KHSAA Sweet 16 Girls Basketball Tournament, Rupp Arena (thru Sun)

HG Civic Gardener

Training, 6 pm, Plantory

LEARN Explore

FILM One

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World Film Festival presents Shoplifters, 7 pm, Kentucky Theater

Kentucky Crafted Market, 10 am, Alltech Arena (Thru Sunday)

MUSIC Blackberry

ART Gallery HOP, 5 pm,

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PARADE St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival, 10:45 am, downtown

CAUSE Big Blue Fling for

FILM One World Film

Smoke, 7:30 pm, Lexington Opera House

Lexington’s Most Famous Cold Cases, 6:30 pm, Beaumont Library

ART Reception

and Book signing with Guy Mendes, 6 pm, Institute 193

Christ the King School, 7 pm, Malone’s Prime Events - Tates Creek

Shamrock Shuffle 3K, 8 am, downtown Lexington

Festival presents A Man Called Ove, 7 pm, Kentucky Theater

DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC ALERT: KHSAA GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

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League presents The Films of Dorothy Arzner: The Bride Wore Red, 7 pm, Farish Theater

ART Kids Art Day, 5 pm, Crank & Boom

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DRINK Monnik Beer Co. Beer Dinner, 7 pm, HopCat

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Rotten!, 1 pm, Lexington Opera House

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Lexington Ladies Chef Dinner, 6:30 pm, Ranada’s Bistro and Bar

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League presents The Films of Dorothy Arzner: Dance, Girl, Dance, 7 pm, Farish Theater

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Los Lonely Boys, 7:30 pm, Lyric Theater

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Morehead State, 6:30 pm, Kentucky Proud Park

COMEDY Impractical

Jokers, 7:30 pm, Rupp Arena

Road to the Horse, 6 am, Kentucky Horse Park

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Film Series - Love Gone Wrong, 7 pm, Farish Theatre

Gaines Young Book Award, 7:30 pm, Transylvania University

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Indoor Triathlon, 7 am, North Lexington Family YMCA and Whitaker Family YMCA

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Lexington Comic & Toy Convention, Lexington Center (Thru Sun)

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Kentucky Yoga Festival Launch party, 6 pm, Limestone Hall

CONCERT Buckcherry, 7 pm, Manchester Music Hall

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Women Leading KY Winter Roundtable with Ann Reed, 11:30 am, The Grand Reserve

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Rushdie on civility, 7:30 pm, Transylvania University

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Opening Day of Kentucky Children’s Garden, 10am, The Arboretum

Bluegrass Youth Ballet, 7 pm, Lexington Opera House (Thru Sat)

Batch #001 of KY Straight Blue Corn Bourbon, 10 am, Bluegrass Distillers

BALL UK baseball vs.

Georgia, 7 pm Kentucky Proud Park

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TRUCKS Monster Jam, 7 pm, Rupp Arena

Verdi Requiem, 7:30 pm, Singletary Center for the Arts

HISTORY Historic

Preservation Symposium, 9 am, College of Design UK

COMINGS AND GOINGS

the blink of an eye.

BIRTHS AND DEATHS

The Sweet Spot recently closed after five years in their downtown location.

Lexington’s second Chuy’s is poised to open in Hamburg in the former Applebee’s location on Alysheba, with market forces responding to a declining zeal for riblets with a zest for boom boom sauce.

Ted’s Montana Grill closed its location in The Summit at Fritz Farm.

This is the first restaurant to close in The Summit, which opened its doors in spring 2017. Ted’s Montana Grill in Hamburg will remain open.

First Watch, known for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, has opened its fourth area restaurant off of Nicholasville Road, next to Target.

Total Wine is expected to open in mid 2019 in the former Gordman’s location in Hamburg.

Tuesday, March 5

Mardi Gras crawfish boil, 11 am Blue Stallion Brewing Company.

Mardi Gras Crawfish Boil Extravaganza, 4 pm Buddha Lounge.

Thursday, March 7

Whisky, Women, and Writing — a celebration of International Women’s Day, 6 pm The Summit

Tuesday, March 12 FoodChain

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Henderson’s Eclectic Emporium — a popular source of Amish Butter, beer cheese, and other local treasures— closed at the corner of Ashland and Main in late January.

LaRosa’s Pizzeria, coming to Richmond Road in 2019, incorporates a joined building plan with First Watch, which will move from its location on the other side of Richmond Road. Developers pushed back the opening date to expand the building to accommodate more seating. Opening dates had not been set as of press.

Louie’s Wine Dive, near the corner of Euclid and High-Tates Creek, closed recently via the ubiquitous note on the door. The space has been home to successful neighborhood eateries like Roy’s, and Buddy’s, while others (like the Macho Nacho) came and went in

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Graze moved from its former location on South Limestone to the ground floor of the Woodlands where The Julep Cup used to be.

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EVENTS Friday, March 1

Bourbon and the Bayou, 6 pm The Carrick House.

Sunday, March 3

Mac n’ Cheese cook off, 1 pm Mirror Twin Brewing.

pm Fasig Tipson. FEAST features nationally acclaimed women chefs from around the country and talented women chefs from Kentucky.

Saturday, March 16

St. Paddy’s Day Party, 11:30 am Mirror Twin Brewing

Friday, March 22

Irish Celebration with dinner, 6 pm The Kentucky Castle

Monday, March 25

Lexington Ladies Chef Dinner, 6:30 pm Ranada’s Bistro and Bar. Chefs Kelly Mackey, Tonya Mays, Stephanie Callahan, Mae Suramek and Ranada Riley will serve a five course dinner with wine pairing. All proceeds go to The Nest.

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FOOD by Tom Yates

We’re All Irish

Taste the rainbow with a County Kerry Hand Pie

By Tom Yates

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ue the bagpipes and top off the Guinness, it’s St. Patrick’s Day in the kitchen. While some of us might celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with a one way ticket to boozeland, most folks might toast the day with iconic Irish fare. I’m on team both. Not only is St. Patrick’s Day a great day to kick back with green beer, pints of Guinness, or shots of Jameson, it’s also a day to celebrate and explore the food that evokes thoughts of shamrocks and pots of gold. On the other side of the rainbow, we’re all a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Although braised corned beef and cabbage is more Irish American than Irish, it remains the benchmark grub on St. Patrick’s Day. And while sleepy shepherd’s pies, bangers and mash, cottage pies, lamb stews, or Dublin coddles are calming comfort staples, Irish hand pies punch the ticket for serious on-the-go revelers who crave a drink in one hand and hearty food in the other.

Almost anything can be fashioned into hand pies. Similar to Cornish pasties (meat and vegetable filled hand pies), lesser known Dingle hand pies, from County Kerry, bring spiced mutton or lamb to the party.

County Kerry Dingle Hand Pies.

A simple stew.

I trimmed and cubed 2 pounds Double F boneless lamb shoulder into 1” pieces, seasoned the meat with salt and cracked black pepper, and dredged the meat in flour (shaking off the excess flour) before browning it in 3 tablespoons rendered bacon fat. When deeply browned, I removed the meat to a side plate and tumbled 2 chopped parsnips, 3 chopped carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, 1 medium diced onion, and 2 diced yukon gold potatoes into the sizzling fat. After showering the vegetables with salt, I added 1 tablespoon tomato paste and swirled it through the vegetables for

even cooking. When the tomato paste caramelized around the softened vegetables, I added 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons flour, salt, and pepper.

After the flour tightened the spiced vegetables, I added 4 cups warmed beef stock, 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, and 2 fresh bay leaves. I brought the stew to a boil, reduced it to a simmer, added the reserved lamb (along with the juices), covered the pot, and slipped it into a preheated 350 degree oven.

After 1 1/2 hours, I pulled the stew from the oven and let it cool completely before sliding into the refrigerator to chill.

Wrap it up.

Once thoroughly chilled, I removed the thin layer of fat and scooped 1/3 cup of the meat and vegetable filling onto 1/4”x 4” rounds of basic short crust pastry. After brushing the edges with egg wash, I folded the pastry into half moons, carefully sealed the seams, brushed the pies with egg wash, used kitchen shears to snip tiny vents into the dough, and slid the pies into a preheated 450 degree oven.

When the pies turned golden brown, about 25 minutes, I pulled them from the oven and let them rest before finishing with flaked sea salt and fresh parsley.

Sealed in crispy crust and kissed with subtle warm spice, the meltingly tender lamb swirled through the savory stew.

Grab and Go. Follow the rainbow.

Dingle all the way.

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Pets

Lexington Police recently broke ground on a new 3,800 square-foot kennel for the K- 9 Unit. The new kennel is being built on land owned by the City near Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive. It will replace the existing kennel on Old Frankfort, which was built by officers in 1968 and currently houses 12 canines. A 13th canine in the unit currently stays at its handler’s home because there is no room at the kennel. The Lexington Police Canine Unit was the first of its kind in Kentucky. Construction plans for the new K-9 facility call for 20 individual kennels. The new building will also include larger office space, dedicated rooms for veterinary care and food storage, and a locker room with a shower. In 2018, the Canine Unit was called out for 800 incidents, 66% of which involved narcotics. Officers provided sweeps of major public venues and events. Dogs typically serve 6-8 years before they are retired.

Events Saturday March 2

The Hucks for Pups 5k, supporting the Lexington Humane Society, is Saturday, March 2 at Coldstream Dog Park at 9 am. Dogs must be leashed.

Lexington Humane Society’s 12th annual Tails & Ales is March 2 at 7 pm at Griffin Gate Marriott. Enjoy beertasting, a silent auction, and live music

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take photos with the Easter Bunny on April 13 and 14. Bring the whole family and pets too.

The 3rd annual Great Pug Run 5k is on Saturday, April 13 at 11 am in Masterson Station Park. In addition to the 5K Run/Walk, there will also be “The Running of the Pugs.”

Pet Pick

Sweet Sally is any hound-lover’s dream! This beautiful, long-legged, long-eared coonhound mix loves kids and is as gentle as can be with every person she meets. She’s easy on a leash and seems to be most content whenever she’s getting some human affection. Sally gets along well with some dogs, but seems to have a distinct preference for her own people: hounds! If you’ve got a lonely hound at home, or just a family in need of a family dog, Sally’s your girl. Come meet her at our Adoption Center or call 859.873.5491 to find out more!

The Lexington Pit Crew hosts an Adoption Event on Saturday, March 9 from noon to 2 pm at Feeders Supply on Southland.

PetSmart offers an opportunity to

Sally

5 years old 60 lbs Coonhound Mix

Saturday March 9

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EVENTS March 1

The Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden Show at Alltech Arena is on Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3.

March 7

Learn to grow early spring crop vegetables on Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm. Class is at the Southern States Lexington Cooperative.

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Dr. Becky Fox of Transylvania University is giving a presentation about backyard birds at St. Michael’s Church. Seminar is on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 pm.

March 9

Learn the basics of gardening with the Lexington Public Library for their Seedleaf 101 + New Gardener Basics class on Saturday, March 9 at 10 am.

Learn how to get a small backyard garden at the Lexington Public Library: Main location on Saturday, March 9 at 1 pm.

The Home Depot on Richmond has a workshop dedicated to lawn care and preparing it for the spring. Seminar is Saturday, March 9 at 10 am.

March 13

Seedleaf hosts a Civic Gardener Training class on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 pm. Event is at the Plantory and other dates for this class are March 20 and March 27.

March 16

Learn to hang baskets with any kind of plant at Wilson Nurseries on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 am.

Learn about volunteer opportunities in the Kentucky Children’s Garden including greeter, model train operator, outreach, field trips and events.

Orientation is on Saturday, March 16 at 1 pm at The Arboretum.

Coffee and conversation with Mac Stone of Elmwood Stock Farms about his extensive gardening knowledge at Wilson Nurseries. Event is on Saturday, March 16 at 2 pm.

REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in Fayette Co. 40502 08-Feb-19 .................866 MCMEEKIN PL .......................$975,000 11-Feb-19 .................100 IDLE HOUR DR UNIT 7 ..........$700,000 31-Jan-19 .................3225 TATES CREEK RD ..................$560,000 01-Feb-19 .................2083 NORBORNE DR ...................$560,000 16-Jan-19 .................303 DESHA RD ..............................$550,000 15-Jan-19 .................136 MCDOWELL RD .....................$515,000 23-Jan-19 .................429 DUDLEY RD ............................$460,000 25-Jan-19 .................100 IDLE HOUR DR UNIT 13 ........$410,000 28-Jan-19 .................3436 MALABU CIR .......................$334,900 24-Jan-19 .................3421 PINAS BAY DR .....................$334,200 14-Jan-19 .................3113 MONTAVESTA RD ................$331,500 31-Jan-19 .................765 REBECCA DR ..........................$297,000 31-Jan-19 .................709 PROVIDENCE RD ...................$280,000 29-Jan-19 .................2121 TABORLAKE CIR ...................$250,000 31-Jan-19 .................1080 TABORLAKE DR ....................$215,000 30-Aug-18 ................101 S HANOVER AVE UNIT 3M ....$212,500 08-Feb-19 .................101 S HANOVER AVE UNIT 8M ....$208,800 18-Jan-19 .................1135 COOPER DR .........................$185,000 40503 04-Feb-19 .................3438 RABBITS FOOT TRL ...............$573,000 18-Jan-19 .................569 PASADENA DR .......................$470,000 01-Feb-19 .................832 PALOMINO LN .......................$257,000 06-Feb-19 .................2810 PHOENIX RD .......................$222,500 14 | aceweekly.com | March 2019

07-Feb-19 .................621 SEVERN WAY .........................$209,900 31-Jan-19 .................322 STRATFORD DR ......................$190,000 11-Feb-19 .................625 SHERIDAN DR .......................$190,000 40504 31-Jan-19 .................1800 WILLIAMSBURG RD ............$265,000 30-Jan-19 .................1796 HEADLEY GREEN .................$245,000 08-Jan-19 .................1074 DUNCAN AVE ......................$195,000 40505 01-Feb-19 .................1801 DALNA DR ............................$280,000 40507 06-Feb-19 .................541 W SHORT ST UNIT 39 .............$290,000 01-Feb-19 .................350 E SHORT ST UNIT 316 ............$264,900 31-Jan-19 .................579 W SHORT ST ...........................$240,000 40508 11-Jan-19 .................645 W SHORT ST ...........................$650,000 18-Jan-19 .................627 COLUMBIA AVE .....................$341,000 07-Feb-19 .................229 STONE AVE .............................$320,000 31-Jan-19 .................480 SKAIN ST UNIT 208 ................$238,000 15-Feb-19 .................480 SKAIN ST UNIT 207 ................$235,000 28-Dec-18 .................618 W MAXWELL ST UNIT 101 .....$222,500 18-Jan-19 .................622 COLUMBIA AVE .....................$215,000

40509 18-Jan-19 .................2809 FIRENZE PARK .....................$537,550 08-Feb-19 .................504 SUNDROP PATH ....................$537,500 28-Jan-19 .................2417 ROSSINI PL ..........................$520,000 07-Feb-19 .................2326 CORONEO LN ......................$505,000 13-Feb-19 .................3109 CHERRY MEADOW PATH ....$385,000 06-Feb-19 .................1744 SANDHURST CV ..................$378,000 23-Jan-19 .................CHERRY MEADOW PATH ..............$375,500 08-Feb-19 .................1825 CATTLE PATH ........................$351,761 07-Feb-19 .................1901 COVINGTON DR ..................$351,109 08-Feb-19 .................3732 STOLEN HORSE TRCE ..........$350,000 25-Jan-19 .................513 DUDEE CT ...............................$335,000 25-Jan-19 .................1937 COVINGTON DR ..................$330,000 18-Jan-19 .................941 JOUETT CREEK DR .................$320,000 15-Jan-19 .................1801 RACHELS RUN .....................$309,500 13-Feb-19 .................1920 CATTLE PATH ........................$306,916 08-Feb-19 .................1857 RACHELS RUN .....................$305,358 08-Feb-19 .................2009 LAWTON FLT ........................$305,000 12-Feb-19 .................4101 STARRUSH PL ......................$305,000 11-Jan-19 .................3157 CAVERSHAM PARK LN ........$301,085 08-Feb-19 .................4608 HONEYCOMB TRL ...............$300,000 23-Jan-19 .................2117 RUTLEDGE AVE ....................$296,500 25-Jan-19 .................4174 TRADITION WAY ..................$280,900 11-Feb-19 .................4368 STUART HALL BLVD ..............$279,000 01-Feb-19 .................408 HAYS BLVD .............................$273,500

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What Lexington Needs

By Councilmember Kathy Plomin, 12th District

Our community is already very special. We have so much going for us and have been recognized for our “quality of life” across the country and world. With that said, we need to be careful to retain our city and counties’ uniqueness and beauty.

As Lexington’s 12th District Councilmember, I represent 70% of our land mass in Lexington.

The 12th District borders all our neighboring counties, excluding a portion of Jessamine County. So,when I came into office in the fall of 2016, I was surprised to find that we did not have the comprehensive plans for the adjoining counties. In addition, there was a lack of communication among the counties in regard to growth issues.

In my mind, regional land use is a critical need for our City as well as our other adjacent cities and counties.

As the Bluegrass continues to grow, we must work towards a shared vision about land use and planning.I am working with Bluegrass Tomorrow on fostering this shared vision. We have put together a group of regional stakeholders such as the Bluegrass Area Development District, Fayette Alliance, and Woodford Forward among Many others, to create a resolution for neighboring municipalities. This resolution will outline and adopt a common set of principles that promote conversation and establish a broad framework upon which stakeholders may build to implement effective regional land use planning.

We seek communication and recognition of our special land, comprised of farmland, horse farms, and natural resources. We need to be proactive and stay in front of innovative planning and land use practices. Living in Lexington we have

lots for which we can be thankful.

Let’s continue building the strength of our communities together, not apart.

We need this next step.

Kathy Plomin was appointed to represent the 12th District by Mayor Jim Gray in October 2016. She was re-elected in 2018.

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REAL ESTATE: Properties recently sold in Fayette Co. 07-Feb-19 .................4417 RIVARD LN ...........................$260,000 29-Jan-19 .................3316 HIBERNIA PASS ...................$242,000 22-Jan-19 .................2105 MARKET GARDEN LN ..........$232,750 31-Jan-19 .................2960 POLO CLUB BLVD ................$232,000 08-Feb-19 .................3506 DORAL PL .............................$228,000 29-Jan-19 .................2964 MAHALA LN .........................$203,500 25-Jan-19 .................317 HANNAH TODD PL U 310 .....$199,909 09-Jan-19 .................680 FOREST HILL DR .....................$199,900 17-Jan-19 .................1116 MORNING SIDE DR ............$197,000 08-Feb-19 .................317 HANNAH TODD PL U 310 .....$193,000 24-Jan-19 .................745 RAMBLING CREEK DR ...........$191,000 30-Jan-19 .................317 HANNAH TODD PL U 310 .....$190,500 07-Feb-19 .................317 HANNAH TODD PL U 310 .....$189,900 31-Jan-19 .................176 ACORN FALLS DR ...................$189,000 40511 01-Feb-19 .................2329 CRAVAT PASS .......................$382,542 10-Jan-19 .................2849 JENNA RST ...........................$229,500 05-Feb-19 .................2732 BURNT MILL RD ...................$225,300 01-Feb-19 .................801 WHITE WOOD FLT ..................$225,000 31-Jan-19 .................542 ESTRELLA DR ..........................$223,622 08-Feb-19 .................429 WHITE OAK TRCE ...................$222,225 31-Jan-19 .................2768 GATEWAY PARK LN ..............$216,000 30-Jan-19 .................479 ESTRELLA DR ..........................$212,260 08-Feb-19 .................1021 APPLECROSS DR .................$207,000

40513 30-Jan-19 .................900 CALHOUN CIR .......................$460,000 14-Feb-19 .................2636 FIRESIDE CIR .......................$445,000 15-Jan-19 .................2141 MANGROVE DR ...................$357,000 01-Feb-19 .................3472 SNAFFLE RD ........................$327,500 29-Jan-19 .................3366 MANTILLA DR ......................$300,000 31-Jan-19 .................4658 ROSETTE WAY ......................$296,902 11-Feb-19 .................3534 CAVE HILL PL ........................$200,000 25-Jan-19 .................2625 ASHBROOKE DR .................$173,000 40514 08-Feb-19 .................765 SUNNY SLOPE TRCE ..............$377,500 01-Feb-19 .................3928 STONE CROSSINGS LN .......$314,000 04-Feb-19 .................708 WOODHAVEN PL ...................$210,000 08-Feb-19 .................3744 WINTHROP DR ....................$204,000 12-Feb-19 .................3832 MERRIDEW WAY .................$200,000 40515 25-Jan-19 .................2562 JACKS CREEK PIKE ..............$880,000 31-Jan-19 .................2109 WICKESBURY PL .................$555,000 24-Jan-19 .................193 ELLERSLIE PARK BLVD ...........$467,000 28-Jan-19 .................4054 LIVINGSTON LN ...................$407,000 22-Jan-19 .................420 SPENCER PARK ......................$337,000 22-Jan-19 .................3600 WINDFAIR LN ......................$330,000 23-Jan-19 .................500 RIDGEWATER CT ....................$321,500

08-Feb-19 .................4353 RIVER OAK TRL .....................$285,000 18-Jan-19 .................1008 DEW CT ................................$255,000 08-Feb-19 .................3925 CROSBY DR .........................$255,000 31-Jan-19 .................304 ANGELA CT .............................$245,000 24-Jan-19 .................1020 COOL WATER CT ..................$235,000 24-Jan-19 .................4661 SPRING CREEK DR ..............$230,000 15-Jan-19 .................4151 KATHERINE PL .....................$225,000 08-Feb-19 .................4250 KATHERINE PL .....................$223,000 08-Feb-19 .................4504 PENTLALLA PT ......................$208,000 08-Feb-19 .................3915 KENESAW DR ......................$205,000 11-Feb-19 .................3200 PONTCHARTRAIN CT ...........$193,000 30-Jan-19 .................4513 HARTLAND PKWY ................$189,000 40516 08-Feb-19 .................1301 MUIR STATION RD ..............$443,900 40517 01-Feb-19 .................688 SHERARD CIR ........................$235,000 01-Feb-19 .................690 SHERARD CIR ........................$235,000 31-Jan-19 .................3857 SUGAR CREEK DR ...............$225,500 09-Nov-18 .................1008 GAINESWAY DR ...................$194,000 12-Feb-19 .................3469 LANSDOWNE DR ................$190,000 29-Jan-19 .................3262 PIMLICO PKWY ...................$189,000 11-Jan-19 .................325 WILSON DOWNING RD ........$185,000 22-Jan-19 .................3304 AZTEC CIR ............................$182,000 aceweekly.com | March 2019 | 15

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