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Fall Arts Preview

An in-depth look at the coming season of visual arts, live music, festivals and other cultural happenings

JENKINS & MORROW From Café to Craftsman

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Contributors Michelle Aiello is a Chicago-born writer, editor and indie publisher. Her interests include living room karaoke, snail mail and all things vintage. She contributes to our monthly “tadoo list” (our calendar of cultural happenings, page 51). While former Smiley Pete Publishing employee Judy Brumley now works for the New York City-based publishing house Meredith Corporation, she continues to occasionally contribute to our publications on a freelance basis, including this month’s”Fall Arts Preview” feature, page 11. Smiley Pete contributor Shannon Clinton (“Craveworthy,” page 7) is an Elizabethtown native who now lives in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. A graduate of Western Kentucky University’s journalism program, she has been a full-time freelance writer for 21 years for publications across the Southeast.

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With a passion for live music and Appalachia, Madylin Goins (photography for “From Cafè to Craftsman”) is a Lexingtonbased journalist and photographer committed to promoting artists and the stories that keep the hills alive. Smiley Pete summer intern Anna Marasco-Quibrera, a Writing, Rhetoric and Communications and Sociology double major at Transylvania University, is passionate about social justice, politics and writing. Anna is aspiring to a career in journalism, creative media and storytelling, and contributed to this month’s feature about the opening of Gatton Park on Town Branch (“From Parking Lot to Paradise,” page 43).

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Mirror Twin Brewing Co. is expanding with a new taproom in South Elkhorn Village at the former SEC Bar location (4379 Old Harrodsburg Road, Ste. 110). Co-owner Mike Sobolak says the space is on track for a late October or early November opening. The new spot will complement the original location, which opened in September 2016. Rolling Oven will continue as the food partner on-site. Bread and Roses Bakery is now open at 446 E. High St., sharing seating with Kentucky Native Café. The menu includes baguettes, croissants, danishes, challah and sandwich loaves. Floating Lotus Kitchen has debuted in South Elkhorn Village at 4371 Old Harrodsburg Rd., Ste. 105. Expect café-inspired fare including curried chicken salad, pesto caprese sandwiches, couscous and soba noodle bowls, soups and drinks. Irie Flavors Jamaican Restaurant is now open at 417 Georgetown St., Ste. 130, serving up island staples like oxtail, jerk chicken, and ackee and saltfish. 325 Main, a new downtown Lexington development located at the corner of Main Street and Broadway, is taking shape. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, it will feature a firstfloor all-day diner, a wine bar, and late-night takeout options. Teppan Japanese Kitchen has opened at 1873 Alexandria Dr., Ste. 130, offering bento boxes, rice balls and weekly specials. First Watch recently held the grand opening for its newest Lexington location, at 124 Towne Center Dr., Ste. 114. Twisted Cork (145 Burt Rd., Ste. 20) is under new ownership and will undergo a remodel before its grand re-opening on Sept. 5, according to its Facebook page.

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FALL ARTS PREVIEW 2025 Fall is fast-approaching, and with the changing of the leaves comes a bevy of season announcements from local arts venues, galleries and other organizations. We’ve outlined dozens of art exhibits, series and special events slated for the coming months. Be sure to save this issue to help plan your days and nights in the months that lie ahead!

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ART EXHIBITS Headley-Whitney Museum 4435 Old Frankfort Pike www.headley-whitney.org Gallery hours: Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Charley Harper: Birds and Beasts. On display Sept. 12-Nov. 16. Due to the overwhelming response, this joyful exhibit highlighting the work of celebrated artist and conservationist Charley Harper will continue to be on view for two additional months, featuring additional works from Harper, a mid-century modern furniture exhibit, a “Kids Create” gallery, wildlife sculptures made of recycled materials by Fayette County middle school students, and art and nature talks and events throughout the exhibit.

Institute 193 institute193.org Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. A contemporary art gallery focusing on providing artists from Kentucky and the southeastern U.S. with exhibition and publication opportunities, Institute 193 curates exhibits at two downtown locations, 215 N. Limestone and 193 N. Limestone. Marcus Dunn: “Outings.” On display through Sept. 6 at 215 N. Limestone. Susan Te Kahurangi King & Eric Oglander: “By Golly.” On display through Sept. 5 at 193 N. Limestone. Mauro Barreto. On display Sept. 12-Oct. 25 at 215 N. Limestone. Casey Joiner. On display Oct. 31-Dec. 20 at 215 N. Limestone

Lexington Art League (Loudoun House Gallery) 209 Castlewood Drive www.lexingtonartleague.org Gallery hours: Wed.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. PRHBTN 13. On display Oct. 10-Nov. 21. This annual exhibition takes pride in being a great opportunity for Kentucky artists of all disciplines to present artworks regardless of age, experience, media, discipline or subject matter. Known for its no-holdsbarred ethos, the exhibit has resulted in displaying some of the most provocative artwork in the city each year. The Nude Biennial. On display Dec. 12-Jan. 30, 2026. With a return to its founding mission to ‘create opportunities for Lexington-area artists and those who appreciate their work,’ the Lexington Art League is proud to present The Nude as a biennial showcase of contemporary nude figurative art by Kentucky artists.

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Living Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. www.lasclex.org Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jeffrey Equality Brooks Solo Show. On display through Sept. 26 Jason Kash: “Chora.” On display through Sept. 30 Joseph Mayernik: “Issue No. 2, Circa 2025.” On display through Sept. 26

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center 141 Main St. • www.lexingtonky.gov/ about-downtown-arts-center See website for gallery hours CITY GALLERY 19 Years 40 Feet. On display through Oct. 4 America! America! On display Oct. 10Nov. 29

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COMMUNITY GALLERY Black to the Future: African People in Outer Space: Past, Present, and Future. On display Sept. 12-Nov. 1 War Diaries. On display Nov. 7-Jan. 3, 2026

Loosen the Reins 2. On display Sept. 19-Nov. 7. This exhibit will feature equinethemed works by Jaime Corum, Lesley Humphrey, Julie Quick and Margaret Thompson.

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Trifecta Glass • Art • Lounge 243 Walton Ave. • trifectadesignstudio.com Gallery hours: Mon.-Tues., by appt.; Wed.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Figure It Out. On display through Oct. 15. This compelling group showcase is centered around the human figure and features works by Travis Adams, Thomas Scoon, Deanna Clayton, Bryan Randa and Jack Gramann. It highlights masterful interpretations of the body and face in glass, with each artist bringing a unique and collectible approach to figurative work. Stephen Rolfe Powell: A Homecoming Exhibition. On display starting Oct. 16. This major solo exhibition honors the legacy of glass artist Stephen Rolfe Powell. It celebrates his vibrant career and impact on the glass world, particularly in connection with Kentucky and Centre College.

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Agnes Denes: Fragmentation. On display Sept. 9, 2025-Feb. 6, 2026. A series of etchings created by conceptual artist Agnes Denes in response to the socio-political climate of the late twentieth century, this collection is grounded in geometry and pattern, presenting a worldview rendered through the universal language of numbers. A (Very Brief) History of Music. On display Sept. 9-Feb. 7, 2026. Featuring a mix of works that reference traditional ballads, jazz, rock and roll, and other genres, this exhibition works on the assumption that it is impossible to tell the history of a discipline in one exhibition. Between Structure and Chaos. On display Sept. 9-Feb. 7, 2026. The artists featured in this exhibition let go of their impulse to control compositions by allowing chaotic elements of chance, circumstance and contingency to influence their processes. Drips, scratches, pours and bleeds move across the surfaces of their artworks at random, and yet clear forms emerge. Ecstatic Personas. On display Feb. 3-June 27, 2026. This group exhibition brings together three artists who create characters with mythical transcendence. The exuberant happiness expressed by personas in their paintings and sculptures transgress boundaries as they dance on the edge of satire, defiance or madness.

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University of Kentucky Art Museum 405 Rose St. • finearts.uky.edu/art-museum Gallery hours: Tues.-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 12-5 p.m. This is just a selection of exhibits that the UK Art Museum will feature in the coming months; visit the museum’s website for a full listing. Zhang Huan: Ordinary Life. On display through Dec. 20. This exhibition gathers

eight ash paintings on linen that recreate twentieth-century photographs in artist Zhang Huan’s personal library on a grand scale. The ash is created by incense sticks burned as prayers, often for good health, luck and prosperity. Self and Others: Japanese Photography after 1968. On display through Dec. 20. This exhibition focuses on three innovations developed in Japan in the 1970s — are-bure-boke (grainy-blurry-out of focus), konpora (contemporary), and Iphotography (first-person).

ANDY WARHOL, “DEBBIE HARRY,” COLLECTION OF THE UK ART MUSEUM

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ART EVENTS LexArts HOPS Sept. 19, Nov. 21, Jan. 16, March 20, May 15 www.lexarts.org/discover/lexarts-hop During the LexArts HOPs, thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening, with new gallery exhibitions and special arts events at traditional and non-traditional gallery spaces. Patrons start at one of 40-plus locations and visit as many or as few participating venues as they would like. Official HOP hours are 5-8 p.m., with many venues keeping additional hours. A full guide is available each month on the LexArts HOP website.

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Waveland Art Fair Sept. 6-7 • Waveland State Historic Park 225 Waveland Museum Lane parks.ky.gov/events/waveland-art-fair The Waveland Art Fair gives attendees the opportunity to view and purchase works of art and artisanal Kentucky Proud food products while exploring the Waveland grounds. Local garden clubs will also host their annual fall plant sales, and food trucks will be on site with local fare and handcrafted beverages.

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EKU Center for the Arts 1 Hall Drive, Richmond • (859) 662-7469 • www.ekucenter.org This is just a handful of upcoming highlights. Visit the venue’s website for a full list of events. Peter Rowan with Sam Grisman Project: Playing Music from Old & In the Way. Oct. 17 Vitamin String Quartet: Music from Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and more. Oct. 19 Straight No Chaser: Holiday Road. Oct. 26 Watchhouse. Nov. 9 Celtic Woman: Symphony Christmas Tour. Dec. 14

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This is just a handful of upcoming highlights. Visit the venue’s website for a full list of upcoming events. Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives. Sept. 6 Rising Appalachia. Sept. 13 Vienna Boys Choir. Oct. 17 The Lovin’ Spoonful. Oct. 24 American Spiritual Ensemble. Jan. 16, 2026

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Artist and composer Michael Cruse will perform at the Jazz! Live at the Library series on Dec. 11.

Jazz! Live at the Library www.jazzartsfoundation.org/jazz-at-library The free monthly concerts of this long-running series are presented on the second Thursday of the month (7-8:15 p.m.) at the Farish Theater in the Central Branch of the Lexington Public Library, 140 E. Main St. Ryan McGillicuddy Group. Sept. 11 Pat Harbison & Isaac Stephens. Oct. 9 Jamey Aebersold Quartet. Nov. 13 Michael Cruse. Dec. 11

Lexington Opera House Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com Broadway Live! And Variety Live productions: “Mrs. Doubtfire.” Oct. 10-12 “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol.” Dec. 26-28 “Hadestown.” Feb. 6-8, 2026 “The Music Man.” Feb. 20-22, 2026 “Chicago.” March 20-22, 2026 “Spamalot.” June 19-21, 2026 Other Lexington Opera House Events: This is just a handful of upcoming events. Visit the venue’s website for the full schedule. “Napoleon Dynamite LIVE!” Sept. 17 The Steeldrivers. Sept. 19-20 Villalobos Brothers. Sept. 21 World Ballet Company: “Cinderella.” Oct. 8 Randy Travis: More Life Tour. Oct. 23 Heather McMahan: The Bamboozled Tour. Oct. 24

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Lexington Philharmonic www.lexphil.org The Witching Hour. Oct. 11. LexPhil’s 2025-’26 season will kick off with a thrilling program in which mystery, imagination and music collide. The night will begin with “This Midnight Hour” by Anna Clyne, an atmospheric work inspired by two works of poetry. Then acclaimed pianist Spencer Myer will join the orchestra for Liszt’s “Totentanz“ (Dance of Death). The evening will conclude with Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique.” Heartsong: Mendelssohn, Guo and Rachmaninoff. Nov. 22. This program will bring together three deeply expressive works that speak to love, memory and emotional resilience. It will open with the Kentucky premiere of Moni Jasmine Guo’s “the sound of where i came from” (Xiāng Yīn), a musical reflection on Guo’s hometown of Taiyuan, China. Next, renowned violinist Tai Murray will join LexPhil for the “heart’s jewel” of violin repertoire, Mendelssohn’s “Violin Concerto.” The program will close with Rachmaninoff’s “Symphony No. 2,” a sweeping expression of vulnerability and triumph. Cathedral Christmas. Dec. 12-13. LexPhil and The Lexington Singers return to the Cathedral of Christ the King for this holiday tradition of timeless orchestral and choral works. This awe-inspiring musical experience in a divine setting will transport all to a place of peace that evokes the spirit of the holiday season. Twist & Shout: The Music of The Beatles — A Symphonic Experience. Jan. 23, 2026. This show celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show on Feb. 9, 1964, and following their journey through the USA. The show will include early #1 hits like “Love Me Do,” “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Yesterday,” and more. Jubilee & Joy: Green & Beethoven. Feb. 21, 2026. Under the baton of music director Mélisse Brunet, this show will begin with “TESTIFY!” by 2025-2026 Saykaly Garbulinska Composerin-Residence Brittany J. Green. This vibrant sonic tapestry is inspired by the rhythms and harmonies of Green’s childhood memories of church and the joyful sizzle of her mother’s tambourine playing. Then, LexPhil will be joined by The Lexington Singers for Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9.” American Stories. Apr. 18, 2026. The 2025-’26 season finale will celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. It will begin with “Made in America“ by Joan Tower, followed by Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait,” narrated by former Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House. After intermission, LexPhil will perform the world premiere of “Black Dandelions: An American Triptych” by 2025-’26 Saykaly Garbulinska Composer-inResidence Brittany J. Green. It features text from three Black women poets, including former Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson. The show will close with Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story.”

The Lexington Theatre Company www.lexingtontheatrecompany.org Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. “A Christmas Carol.” Nov. 20-23. This Charles Dickens Christmas classic takes a whole new approach in Alan Menken and Lynn Ahren’s spectacular musicalized version. Delight in the holiday favorite as Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by the spirits of Christmases past, present and future — each hoping to change his curmudgeonly ways.

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Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, 600 West Walnut St., Danville www.nortoncenter.com This is just a handful of upcoming highlights. Visit the Norton Center’s website for a full list of this season’s events. Rodney Atkins. Sept. 19 Taimaine. Nov. 19 Marty Stuart. Nov. 21 Nathan Meltzer. Jan. 16, 2026 Marlon Wayans. Feb. 15, 2026 Ira Glass & Jad Abumrad. Feb. 21, 2026 Louisville Orchestra. Feb. 27, 2026

Outside the Spotlight outsidethespotlight.org Outside the Spotlight is a long-running Lexington music series presenting under-the-radar, experimental jazz and improvised music events from national and international artists. Performances are generally donation/pay-what-you-want and are held at smaller venues. Venues will be announced as the shows approach. Fred Lonberg-Holm, Keefe Jackson, Christoph Erb, Gabby Fluke-Mogul Quartet. Oct. 20 Friends & Neighbors. Dec. 1

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Singletary Center Expansive Sounds Series The SCFA Expansive Sounds Series represents a new direction in the programming at the Singletary Center, exploring innovative, adventurous and genre-defying artists. For listeners interested in new ideas, new sounds and unconventional approaches, Expansive Sounds seeks to stimulate the imagination with groundbreaking avant-garde, electronic, rock, jazz and ambient artists from across the country and around the globe. Don Slepian: “Sea of Bliss” 45th Anniversary Tour. Sept. 11. With a career spanning decades of innovation and acclaim, Don Slepian is a composer, performer and music technologist celebrated as a pioneer in the ambient and new age music movement, blending classical influences with cuttingedge electronic techniques. Tortoise. Nov. 12. For over 30 years, Tortoise has shaped the sound of modern music. Hailed as pioneers of the postrock movement, this Chicago-based group blends jazz, rock, electronic and experimental elements into something entirely their own. The New York Times calls them “a live marvel,” while Pitchfork describes their sound as “a planchette moving over a Ouija board—guided, but unpredictable.” Chuck Johnson & Clarice Jensen. Mar. 21, 2026. Chuck Johnson is a composer and musician who approaches his work with an ear towards finding faults and instabilities that might reveal latent beauty, with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics, and composing for film and television. Clarice Jensen is a composer and cellist who has developed a distinctive compositional approach, improvising and layering her cello through shifting loops and a chain of electronic effects to open out and explore a series of rich, drone-based sound fields.

Studio Players www.studioplayers.org • Performances take place at Carriage House Theatre, 154 Bell Ct. •. Opening night, Fri., and Sat, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Sept. 11-14, 19-21, 26-28. “Having Hope at Home.” Nov. 13-16, 21-23, 28-30. “Murdered to Death.” Jan. 15-18, 23-25, 30-31, Feb. 1, 2026. “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Mar. 19-22, 27-39, Apr. 3-5, 2026. “Ken Ludwig’s The Gods of Comedy.” May 21-24, 29-31, June 5-7, 2026.

Troubadour Concert Series www.troubashow.com • Shows take place at 7:30 p.m at the Kentucky Theatre, 200 Main St. Visit the event website for more details. Tommy Emmanuel. Oct. 14. Over the Rhine Holiday Concert. Dec. 10.

University of Kentucky Opera Theatre www.ukoperatheatre.org “Hansel and Gretel.” Oct. 3-5 at the Lexington Opera House. “A Nation of Others.” Mar. 6-8, 2026 at the Lexington Opera House.

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The aerial arts studio Sora will host a studio-wide aerial theatre production Feb. 6-8, 2026.

Allegro Dance Project www.allegrodanceproject.org “Beauty.” Mar. 6-7, 2026. A unique mix of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music, taking place at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

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Kentucky Ballet Theatre www.kyballet.com • All performances are at the Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., unless otherwise noted. Visit website for showtimes and more details. “Dracula.” Oct. 18-19 “The Nutcracker.” Dec. 13-14, 20-21 “Ballet Spectrum II.” Mar. 21-22 (Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center) “Don Quixote.” Apr. 25-26

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Movement Continuum Performances will take place at Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, Black Box Theatre, 141 East Main St. www.movementcontinuum.org Exhibit. Sept. 26-27. This inaugural choreographers’ showcase allows Central Kentucky movement makers aged 18+ the opportunity to submit, create and present independent work to a live audience. The performance will premiere the unique stories and original movement of 14 regional choreographers. Movement Continuum 15th Anniversary Celebration. Nov. 8. Lexington’s original contemporary dance company will celebrate its 15th season as the longestrunning contemporary dance company in Kentucky. The event will include sneak peek performances from its upcoming production “broken golden wonder,” a display of costumes and memorabilia from the past 15 seasons, as well as film, food and drinks.

broken golden wonder. Nov. 14-16; 21-23. As its culminating 15th season production, Movement Continuum presents its 19th original show. With a cast of 16 dancers, the show chases connection, pursues play, and amplifies ordinary moments recognizing the extraordinary miracle of being seen. Through contemporary dance and an exploration of the elegance of human gesture, “broken golden wonder” tells the story of the beauty of being broken and the power of being mended by the gold of one another’s compassion. The Forum. Mar. 26-29, 2026. Now in its fifth year, this community dance festival exists to showcase the diverse and brilliant movement collective in Lexington while creating relationships between dancers and fostering curiosity about one another’s art. This year’s event will feature a short film screening for work dedicated to dance topics, three gala performances from local dance organizations, a Saturday night community dance party, and two days of movement workshops led by local experts in their fields, from tap to salsa, belly dance to Irish. Bridges. May 23-24, 2026. Moving North is a cost-free dance training program for girls 10-18 years old that hinges on the belief that art is for everyone. The program’s annual showcase includes performances from the Moving North dancers in hip hop, acro, jazz, ballet and contemporary dance; behind-the-scenes

videos of the girls’ season; and performances from Movement Continuum.

Sora Aerial Arts 170 Turner Commons Way www.soraaerialarts.com Sora Studio-wide Aerial Theatre Production. Feb. 6-8, 2026. In this year’s production, Sora will tell a story utilizing a variety of aerial and circus arts, including aerial silks, aerial hoop, contortion, dance, juggling, hoop and high-flying acrobatics. With a mission to make aerial arts accessible to all, Sora provides an opportunity for students of all ages to hit the stage alongside the company’s professionals for a jubilant and unique production geared toward audiences of all ages.

University of Kentucky Theatre & Dance finearts.uky.edu • Visit the event website for more details and show times. “Into the Woods.” Oct. 16-19, Guignol Theatre. “Hype Man: A Break Beat Play.” Nov. 1316, 21-23, Briggs Theatre. “Visions in Motion: Dance Concert 2026.” Feb. 6-8, 2026, Guignol Theatre. “A Collective in Muse.” Feb. 27-28, 2026, Fine Arts Building. “The Great Gatsby.” Apr. 9-12, 17-19, 2026, Guignol Theatre.

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LITERATURE & FILM Rosa Goddard International Film Series Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.kentuckytheatre.org This annual celebration of international cinema classics and contemporary films is curated and coordinated by local gift shop and bookstore SQecial Media and returns with film screenings taking place at 7:15 p.m. on select Wednesdays in September.

“Yi Yi.” Sept. 24. “Yi Yi” (“A One and a Two . . .”) follows a middle-class family in Taipei over the course of one year, beginning with a wedding and ending with a funeral. Directed by the late Taiwanese master Edward Yang, every frame is deftly imbued with a compassionate clarity. Whether chronicling middle-aged father NJ’s tentative flirtations with an old flame or precocious young son Yang-Yang’s attempts at capturing reality with his beloved camera, this film is warm, sprawling and dazzling.

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“After Life.” Sept. 10. If you could choose only one memory to hold on to for eternity, what would it be? Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and released in 1998, “After Life” is a bittersweet fantasia in which the recently deceased find themselves in a limbo realm where they must select a single cherished moment from their life to be recreated on film for them to take into the next world.

Sept. 25-28 • Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St. www.twelvelionsfilmfestival.com

“Le Havre.” Sept. 17. Fate throws a young African refugee into the path of a kindly old bohemian who shines shoes for a living in the French harbor city Le Havre. With inborn optimism and the support of his tight-knit community, the old man stands up to the officials doggedly pursuing the boy for deportation. A political fairy tale from Aki Kaurismäki that exists somewhere between the reality of contemporary France and the classic French cinema of the past, “Le Havre” is a charming delight.

This year’s event will feature a screening of “Stranger with a Camera” in collaboration with the Eastern Kentucky media center Appalshop, and special screenings of the films “Backside,” an observational-sensorial film set behind the scenes of racing season at Churchill Downs, and “She Dances,” a new feature film starting Ethan Hawke and Steve Zahn, filmed largely in Lexington. The festival will also feature dozens of additional shorts, documentaries and feature films.

The Kentucky Theatre’s annual film festival showcases independent films from around the world, operating with a mission to further the careers of emerging filmmakers through premieres, workshops and panels.

Kentucky Book Festival Nov. 1 • Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Cir. kybookfestival.org This celebration of reading, writing and publishing takes place each fall, with events geared to connect book-lovers and authors, spark engaging conversations and empower readers by providing access to new books as well as opportunities to learn more about writing in a fun, supportive environment.

Carnegie Classics: “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” Nov. 8, 7-11 p.m. • Carnegie Center, 251 W. 2nd St. • (859) 254-4175 carnegiecenterlex.org For this fully immersive annual literary event, a classic work of literature is brought to life with themed food, beverages, performances and visuals. This year’s iteration will be centered around Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Guests are invited to let their imaginations go wild as they recreate characters and scenes from this highly imaginative tale. The event will include a “No Place Like Home” art exhibit and performances from Kentucky Ballet Theatre, Woodford Theatre, Uma Jewels & Friends and The Acousticats. Advance tickets are available for the event, which includes heavy apps, an open bar and plenty of artistic surprises. Costumes are encouraged.

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National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master first-year Kenny Garrett is among the performers for Equinox Jazz Festival, a first-year event taking place Sept. 17-22.

Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival Sept. 5-7 • Elm Tree Lane www.rootsfestky.com For over 30 years the Roots and Heritage Festival has been a pinnacle of regional diversity providing entertainment and education for all ages. Multiple blocks along Elm Tree Lane between Fourth and Short Streets are blocked off for the annual event that celebrates cultural diversity in Lexington with food and retail vendors, live music, parades and family activities.

St. Andrew Orthodox Church Annual Heritage Festival Sept. 6-7 (Sat., 12-8 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m.) St. Andrew Orthodox Church, 1136 Higbee Mill Road www.standrewlexington.org For more than 30 years, St. Andrew Orthodox Church has celebrated the rich and widely varied cultural heritage of its parish community with this two-day event, which features an assortment of international foods like falafel, gyros and baklava, as well as entertainment and church tours.

Equinox Jazz Festival Sept. 17-22 • The Kentucky Theatre, 200 Main St. • www.originsjazz.org/ equinox-jazz-festival Presented by Origins Jazz Series, this fiveday celebration will join tradition and innovation, honoring jazz’s rich legacy and its boundless future. From intimate showcases to electrifying headliner performances, this festival will embody the spirit that has driven the genre forward for over a century. The curated lineup includes a mix of legends and rising stars, from National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Kenny Garrett and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra veteran Camille Thurman to Rose Colella with the Osland-Dailey Jazztet and Kandace Springs.

Christ the King Oktoberfest Sept. 19-20 • Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Blvd. www.ctkoktoberfest.com This annual Oktoberfest celebration features fun for all ages including German food, kids’ games, arts and crafts, inflatables, bingo, live music from The Engligh Beat (Fri.) and Zack Attack (Sat.) and more.

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Celebrate Latin American art and culture in the heart of downtown Lexington at this two-day festival, presented by Lexington Parks & Recreation and the Foundation for Latin American and Latino Culture and Arts. Attendees can enjoy live music, dance, visual arts and authentic cuisine.

Lexington Pizza Week Sept. 22-25 www.lexingtonpizzaweek.net Brought to you by Smiley Pete Publishing — the same folks behind Lexington Burger Week, Lexington Taco Week and this very publication — Lexington’s biggest pizza party will feature dozens of participating restaurants, each offering special pies for $10 (either a 10-inch pie or two extra-large slices). Participants are encouraged to check out as many locations as their heart desires throughout the week, checking in with the Lexington Pizza Week app to be eligible for prizes. See the website (or insert in this magazine!) as the event nears for more details on participating locations and featured pizzas.

Bourbon & Belonging Oct. 3-5 • Various locations www.bourbonandbelonging.com For the second year in a row, Queer Kentucky, a Louisville-founded nonprofit focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ lives through storytelling, culture and action, is presenting “Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week,” the first LGBTQ+ inclusive bourbon festival in the country. The three-day event will include tastings, tours, pool parties, drag brunches and art events within several cities across the state.

Produced by The Urban Forest Initiative, this annual celebration is designed to foster an appreciation of trees and green spaces in Lexington and other communities throughout Kentucky. Participants can enjoy tree walks, tours and hikes, educational programming for youth and adults, art projects and exhibitions, and yoga.

Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention Oct. 17-19 • Central Bank Center, 430 West Vine St. • www.thescarefest.com The nation’s largest horror and paranormal convention, Scarefest celebrates its 16th installment this year with dozens of exhibits, vendors, seminars, and meetand-greets and photo-ops with celebrities from the horror, sci-fi or paranormal genre. This year, special guests include actors from “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Scream,” and “Halloween.” Visit the event website for the full lineup, event times and other details.

Lexington Bourbon Week Nov. 6-15 www.lexingtonbourbonweek.com For Lexington Bourbon Week dozens of participating restaurants and bars will offer special bourbon-centric cocktails that aren’t normally on the menu, utilizing creative ingredients designed to impress any palate. See the website as the event nears for more details on participating locations, the featured cocktails, and ways to participate. Lexington Bourbon Week is produced by Smiley Pete Publishing, the producers of Lexington Burger Week, Lexington Pizza Week, Lexington Taco Week, and this very publication.

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WORTH THE DRIVE Bourbon & Beyond Sept. 11-14 • Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville • bourbonandbeyond.com This large-scale music festival returns to Louisville with an extensive and eclectic lineup straddling genres from pop and indie to jam and Americana, as well as a bevy of experiences that highlight Kentucky’s signature bourbon and culinary culture. Headlining artists for this four-day festival include Noah Kahan, Phish, Jack White and The Lumineers, with over 100 additional acts.

Louder Than Life Sept 18-21 • Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville • louderthanlifefestival.com At this four-day rock and metal festival, fans can expect 160+ bands across six stages featuring heavy hitters like Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie, Sleep Token and Bad Omens.

Black Mountain Jamboree Oct. 3-4 • Hidden Ridge Camping, Monticello, Kentucky www.blackmountainjamboree.com Located on a private property-turned campground near Lake Cumberland, Black Mountain Jamboree is a campout music festival highlighting 14 local and regional bands. This year’s lineup includes Magnolia Boulevard, Paul McDonald & the Morning Doves, Dee oh Gee and Ruen Brothers. Additional festival experiences include yoga, live painting, and a cold plunge and bonfire experience.

The Moonshiner’s Ball Oct. 9-12 • Rockcastle Riverside, Livingston, Kentucky www.themoonshinersball.com Now in its eleventh year, regional music festival The Moonshiner’s Ball returns to the Rockcastle County venue Rockcastle Riverside for a weekend of music, camping and fun for all ages this fall. Following the unofficial tagline “folk by day, funk by night,” the festival features a diverse and robust music lineup with headliners like Margo Price, Cimafunk and The Brothers Comatose. Tickets, the full line-up, and more information is available at the event website. n

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Join us for the inaugural presentation of In One A-Chord: Lexington Sacred Music Festival presented by CHI Saint Joseph Health, September 21 - 28, 2025, as we celebrate Lexington’s 250th with the music that fills our churches, chapels, sanctuaries, synagogues, concert halls, houses of prayer and places of peace.

and scheduled at religious and non-religious locations alike with time to hear each offering daily. Not religious? No worries. Sacred music bridges the gap between the earthly and the spiritual, elevates the human spirit, has the power to heal, and the ability to bring listeners together in community to celebrate not only our commonality but the beauty in what makes us unique and different. Save The Week for this inaugural sacred music festival! Performances are free or at low cost. Please see individual events for more details.

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TWENTY-FIVE (25) SACRED MUSICAL EXPERIENCES ARE OPEN TO ALL

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Deep Listening: Contemplating the ‘Sacred’ in Music

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Shambhala Meditation Center

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Celebrating the Flute through Well-loved Hymns and Spirituals

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Many Voices In One A-Chord: Lexington Sacred Music Festival

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Ring In The Inaugural Lexington Sacred Music Festival: In One A-Chord

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On the Path through Songwriting to Spirit

Pam Miller DAC

Organ Concert & Evensong

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Christ Church Cathedral

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J.S. Bach through the Sound of Classical Guitar

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Singletary Center for the Arts

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The Vivaldi Gloria presented by the Inaugural Lexington All-City Chorus with special appearances and music by Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra, Uniting Voices Lexington and soloists from the American Spiritual Ensemble. **

What Makes Music Sacred? A Listening Experience with Dr. Lance Brunner

u 6:00pm

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First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church u 12:00pm

Magnificat: The Song of Mary through the Ages

Good Shepherd Episcopal u 6:30pm

A Concert of Sacred Song

Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church

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WEDNESDAY

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SEPTEMBER 27

u 10:00am

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What Makes Music Sacred? A Listening Experience with Dr. Lance Brunner

The Gospel Of Lexington: 250 Years of Faith, Hope and Strength Through Song

Central Library Farish Theater

Shiloh Baptist Church

u 12:00pm

The Sacred, Healing Sounds of Traditional Native American Flutes

u 1:00pm Shape Note Singing through the Sacred Harp Tune Book

LexHistory - Lexington History Museum

First Presbyterian Church

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SEPTEMBER 28

u 10:30am

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Baroque to Contemporary: Sacred Organ Music Concert featuring Grant Holcomb

Hymn of Thanksgiving & Sacred Sonatas featuring Daniel Mason & Friends string quartet

Central Christian Church

First Presbyterian Church

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u 2:30pm

Songs of Shabbat

Faure Requiem presented by UK Chorale

Temple Adath Israel Synagogue

Cathedral of Christ the King

u 7:00pm How Can I Keep from Singing?

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Duke Ellington Sacred Music Concert featuring the American Spiritual Ensemble, Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and others. **

Second Presbyterian Church

FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 26 u 12:30pm

Transylvania University’s Mitchell Fine Arts Center

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Singing in the Spirit: The African and African American Musical Heritage

St Andrew’s Episcopal Church u 6:00pm

Unity Through Sacred Music

Calvary Baptist Church

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UK Symphony Orchestra Opening Night Academic Festival Overture ** Singletary Center for the Arts

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u 6:00pm With a Piano as My Altar: The Virtuosic Hymn Arrangements of Tedrin Blair Lindsay

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u 6:30pm Going Home: eams Sacred Roots, Living Legacy — 250 Years of Devotion in Lexington

First Presbyterian Church

Please note: Sp n a Registration will be ic Amer recommended for each event. Events are free and open to the public unless marked ** representing ticket purchase requirements.

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Lynn Winter, who has only been gardening for two years , has filled about every inch of her front and back yard with wildflowers and exotic vegetable plants. PHOTOS BY MADYLIN GOINS

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From Café to Craftsman A PEEK INSIDE THE WHIMSICAL NORTH ASHLAND HOME AND GARDEN OF FORMER RESTAURATEUR LYNN WINTER

STORY BY TANZI MERRITT PHOTOS BY MADYLIN GOINS

hether you live in Mentelle Park or are just passing through one of the neighborhood’s primary thoroughfares, it’s hard to miss the enchanting presence of Lynn Winter’s North Ashland Avenue home. A lush and colorful wildflower garden spills across the front yard, while a plant-draped balcony offers a whimsical peek into a world where nature and creativity intertwine. The house radiates personality, whimsy and creativity — much like its owner. Perhaps best known as the imaginative force behind Louisville’s iconic Lynn’s Paradise Café, which closed in 2013 after 22 years in business, Winter returned to Lexington in 2018 after a few years on the West Coast. Her current project? A lovingly restored 1915 Craftsman bungalow and garden that reflect her passions for art, design and a deep connection to the natural world. Looking back to the early stage of her professional life, Winter got her start as a furniture-maker. “I got accepted by a furniture-making school in Northern California, so at age 20 I moved out there, went to school, and then started a furniture business,” she explained. As much as she loved working with her hands, she soon realized that the line of work didn’t offer enough personal interaction for her.

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“I was also working at a little café full of loggers and fishermen, waiting tables,” she said. “I love people, and I love food, and I decided that I wanted to open my own restaurant.” That realization would eventually lead her to open Lynn’s Paradise Café in 1991 after gaining experience at a pioneering farm-totable restaurant in Mendocino and returning to Kentucky to care for her sick father, who offered to back her in a business if she moved back home. After the café closed in 2013, Winter spent several more years in California before coming back to Kentucky in 2018, this time settling in Lexington, where she and her family lived while she was a teenager. She bought the charming Craftsman that same year and began a six-year renovation that centered on a vision of having her home serve as a space that celebrates both indoor artistry and outdoor living. To that end, she found the perfect partner in Garry Murphy and Prajna Design and Construction, who worked with her to make that vision a reality, in spite of the project’s challenges.

Winter worked with architects at Prajna to renovate her 1915 Craftsman house. Key features include simple lines,tile work from Louisville Tile, refinished hardwood floors, and a bevy of large windows and balconies. PHOTOS BY MADYLIN GOINS

“Structurally, [the house] wasn’t great,” she said. “It was falling down. The center beam was broken. We had to start in the basement and work up.” On the first floor, Winter moved the kitchen and opened the living room and hallway to create one large L-shaped room, which she uses as a studio for painting, an art form she only took up recently. Large windows built into the back wall of the house let in light and provide a view of the back garden. She also added a fireplace with tile work by Louisville Tile and went to Counter Culture for a countertop and shelving in the kitchen, both made of limestone and inspired Lexington’s historic old courthouse. The second floor was also reconfigured to create a large bedroom with a fireplace, and balconies were added to both the front and back of the house. Another smaller room on the second floor houses a small laundry room and built-in closets, and it can be used as a bedroom, although Winter is currently using it as a space to start seeds for her extensive garden. An interesting, uncommon feature of the second floor is an open area with a second kitchen space for a dining area or work table. “I do a lot of art, and I wanted a space where I could create art on the second floor with a big sink. But I think, once I am old, some-

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body could live here and take care of me. They can be in the house but have their own space,” explained Winter. Another unique choice on the second floor is Winter’s use of ceramic tiles on a bedroom wall. “I absolutely love tile, and I put it everywhere I can find a surface,” she explained. The third floor, which was an unfinished attic when Winter began the renovation, is now also a finished space with a balcony. Throughout the home, balconies and large windows help incorporate Winter’s love of the outdoors into her living space. “The balconies really connect me to the neighborhood,” Winter said. “I love to sleep with the windows open.” Filled with containers of flowers and vegetables, the balconies also function as an extension of her garden — another new hobby. “While we were renovating the house, I couldn’t be inside much because of the work being done, and I ended up working outside a lot,” she explained. “I never really gardened until about two years ago… I had never grown a flower in my life. I would try to grow this and that, but it was really two years ago that I realized I was in love with flowers. Winter follows the “no-dig” method of gardening. “The basis is that the soil has a structure and that you don’t till because that tears up the structure. Instead, you add compost, adding fertility like a forest floor. So, I just started adding compost to the yard and building beds and planting,” she continued.

While her front yard is filled with native plants and flowers, her large backyard is a forest of blooms. This summer, Winter has for the first time added fruits and vegetables of all types to her garden, even growing a variety of eggplant in containers just outside the second-floor bathroom window. Winter admitted that the garden is an experiment, with competition mums planted next to heirloom tomatoes, native flowers beside cucumbers and melons, and plants growing in unusual places, like the purple peppers growing inside the stump of a tree that was lost. A natural artist, Winter organized her planting by creating collections of flowers, fruits and vegetables that look good together.

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With loads of natural light, tile and hardwood accents, the home feels natural, contemporary and classic all at once, while still honoring many original Craftsman details.

Of course, every garden needs a garden shed, and Winter’s garden is no exception. Her shed, however, contains not only gardening tools, but also tools for metalworking and blacksmithing. Winter hopes to add a kiln, as well, that will work for knife-making as well as for her newfound ceramics practice.

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Ultimately, Winter’s home and garden have not only provided a comfortable and beautiful living space, but also an outlet for her creative energy in recent years. “Lynn’s Paradise Cafè was such an amazing, crazy, wonderful thing, and I went through some real grief when it was gone,” she said. “My life was so full, but things come to a halt when you are a caretaker. I had to find deeper loves. I found my way with painting and ceramics. I designed this house. And now the garden.” Returning to Lexington for the first time since she lived here as a teenager, Winter has found the city to be the perfect backdrop for her lifestyle. “At first, I didn’t want to move back, but now, I think I have really found my home,” she said. “I think it’s the best town in the world. It’s big enough to be cosmopolitan, but small enough that we know each other. I’ve lived in Louisville, and I’ve lived in L.A. and in smaller towns in California –– I’ve tried the big, and I’ve tried the small. Now I’ve found my perfect match, and it’s just right.” n

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STORY BY MATT WICKSTROM AND ANNA MARASCO-QUIBRERA WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SARAYA BREWER

n Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi,” she sings: “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.” With the recent opening of Gatton Park on Town Branch, Lexington has reversed that trend, by transforming a former parking lot into a 10-acre community greenspace. The park is the result of more than a decade of planning and fundraising that began under former Mayor Jim Gray’s administration. At that time, the city launched a bold vision to reimagine underutilized public spaces and enhance downtown’s trail system. Inspired by some of the nation’s best urban parks, the project evolved through a partnership

between the city, the Lexington Convention Center (which owned the land), and a newly formed nonprofit —Gatton Park and Conservancy — tasked with fundraising, overseeing design, and ultimately managing the park. Funded primarily through private philanthropy, the park has raised over $55 million, with an impressive 98% of that coming from private sources. Allison Lankford, who has been involved since the project’s inception and recently transitioned from executive director to CEO of Gatton Park and Conservancy, describes the process as one that has balanced ambition with community stewardship.

“It’s incredible that philanthropic dollars are bringing this to Lexington,” Lankford said. “It’s truly built by the people, for the people.” Staying rooted in Lexington’s history while drawing inspiration from other world-class public spaces, the park’s design centers on Town Branch Creek — the original water source around which the city was founded in 1775. Industrialization buried the creek beneath streets and buildings, but recent development efforts, including the Distillery District, Gatton Park, and Town Branch Commons Trail, have unearthed sections of it. That 2.5-mile multi-use path now connects the Isaac Murphy Memorial Garden with Town Branch Trail. SMILEYPETE.COM || SEPTEMBER 2025 43

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During renovations to the park, crews uncovered a stone wall dating back to the 1790s, originally used to manage stormwater runoff; it has since been reconstructed using some of the original stone. Today, Town Branch Creek winds through the park beneath that wall, with the creek bed serving as a bioswale that reduces runoff and supports native habitat. “We’ve restored the stream bed by taking out all the invasive species and replacing them with appropriate flora and really trying to bring the habitat back to what it once was,” Lankford said. This ecological commitment extends throughout the park. Native plantings requiring minimal maintenance now populate the landscape — 450 trees, more than 4,000 plants, and three bioswales help restore the environmental vitality of downtown. A butterfly garden invites both pollinators and park-goers, while the expanded tree canopy helps combat Lexington’s urban heat island effect. Winding paths form a quarter-mile loop, perfect for walking or biking. One of the most engaging features lies near the waterway: a half-acre playground inspired by gristmills, featuring twin towers, a 27-foot slide, and inclusive, ADA-compliant elements designed for caregiver-child play. A splash pad and a naturalistic “streambed” play area—with rocks and native vegetation — evoke the feeling of creekside exploration. The

design even includes wide pathways and ground-level water tables to ensure children using mobility devices can fully experience the space. At the park’s heart is a sweeping lawn and amphitheater that can accommodate up to 4,500 guests beneath a top-tier performance stage. The marquee CommonSpirit Health Stage is set to host a mix of local talent, nonprofit arts groups, and

major touring acts spanning bluegrass, jazz, classic rock and more. Brian Sipe, general manager for Oak View Group (OVG) — which also oversees programming at Rupp Arena and the Lexington Opera House — has already booked several national headliners, including the Beach Boys (Sept. 17) and Kansas, Jefferson Starship and Molly Hatchet (Oct. 9), with more acts on the way.

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CEO of Gatton Park and Conservency Allison Lankford says the park has been shaped by the voices of Lexington residents.

“Our market has been missing a space like this,” said Sipe of Gatton Park’s entertainment capabilities, adding that OVG plans to host roughly 20 national acts annually on the stage. Shows will run between mid-April and mid-October and will also include local programming such as live music, nonprofit collaborations, group yoga, running clubs, and educational activities. As Lexington’s largest outdoor concert venue, the stage will complement the city’s existing venues in a way that many believe is much-needed.

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“We’re not taking pieces of the pie — we’re growing it,” Sipe said. Beyond performances, the park offers a variety of other features: interactive art installations, a fenced-in off-leash dog park, a dining facility housed in a vintage railcar, and a community room for gatherings of up to 150 guests. Each space was intentionally designed to meet diverse community needs.

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“As we open, we’re willing to make adjustments and keep listening to what Lexington wants from its downtown park,” Lankford said. Now open to the public, Gatton Park invites visitors to rediscover Town Branch Creek, enjoy both free and ticketed events year-round (including a festive winter village coming later this year), and experience a space that is at once globally inspired and deeply rooted in Kentucky. In time, Lankford hopes that Gatton Park becomes such an integral part of city life that residents “won’t remember the city without it.” n

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EventsCalendar CONCERTS & GIGS Chamber Music of Lexington. Aug. 29-Sept. 6. Over the course of nine days, The Chamber Music Festival of Lexington will present formal performances, free public appearances, and educational work with students in Lexington, all under the direction of native Lexingtonian and artistic director Nathan Cole, who was recently named the new concert master of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The festival, which is now in its 18th season, will feature main stage concerts at Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, pop-up concerts, a cabaret-style event at Equus Run Vineyards, and more. chambermusiclex.org/2025festival Soccer Mommy. Sept. 5 Blending fuzzy indie rock with sharp pop instincts, Soccer Mommy (Sophie Allison) delivers hook-filled tracks that balance soul and melody. Her live shows cut straight to the point with catchy, cathartic and loud in all the right places. 8 p.m. The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. www.theburlky.com 250Lex: A Concert for Lexington. Sept. 7. This milestone celebration honors Lexington’s 250th anniversary with a lineup of local and national artists, including Ben Sollee, Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, and the Lexington Philharmonic. The concert includes the debut performance of a piece commissioned by Lexington-born composer Shawn Okpebholo. Pre-concert activities

begin at 1 p.m.; performance at 3 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. lexphil.org/250lex Mary Halverson: Amaryllis. Sept .13. Guitarist-composer Mary Halvorson brings her acclaimed “Amaryllis” project to Lexington, blending jazz, avant-garde and chamber music into lush, unpredictable soundscapes. Featuring an ensemble of improvisational heavyweights, this performance promises both daring artistry and lyrical beauty. 7:30 p.m. Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. finearts.uky.edu Beach Boys. Sept. 17. With time-

Ben Sollee will provide support at the 250Lex Concert for Lexington on Sept. 7. PHOTO BY JESSICA EBELHAR

less hits like “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” and “California Girls,” The Beach Boys bring their iconic harmonies and surf-rock nostalgia to Lexington’s newest outdoor stage. 7:30 p.m. Gatton Park on Town Branch, 795 Manchester St. gattonpark.org

The Steeldrivers. Sept. 19-20. Known for blending traditional bluegrass with hard-driving blues, this Grammy-winning band has built a loyal following with soulful vocals and sharp musicianship. 8 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. lexingtonoperahouse.com

Sabbath: The Recreation of Sabbath. Sept. 19. A note-for-note tribute to the godfathers of heavy metal, this powerhouse act channels the dark groove of Black Sabbath’s prime. 8 p.m. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. manchestermusichall.com

Goth Babe. Sept. 21. Mixing surfy indie-pop and breezy psych-rock, Goth Babe creates soundtracks with an undercurrent of wanderlust. Expect feel-good hooks and a set that plays like a road trip with the windows down. 8 p.m. The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. www.theburlky.com Panda Bear. Sept. 23. Cofounder of Animal Collective and an experimental pop icon, Panda Bear layers hypnotic loops, kaleidoscopic textures, and woozy harmonies into transportive live sets. 8 p.m. The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. www. theburlky.com Toad the Wet Sprocket. Sept. 23. The ’90s alternative act returns with the jangly guitars and melodic hooks that fueled hits like “Walk on the Ocean” and “All I Want.” 7:30 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. lexingtonoperahouse.com Paul Wall. Sept. 26. Houston’s “People’s Champ” brings his laid-back flow, Southern swagger and diamond-grilled smile to Manchester Music Hall, rolling through early hits alongside fresh tracks. 8 p.m. Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. manchestermusichall.com

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ART & EXHIBITS LexArts Hop. Sept. 19. During the LexArts HOPs, thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening, with new gallery exhibitions and special arts events at traditional and non-traditional gallery spaces. Patrons start at one of 40-plus locations and visit as many or as few participating venues as they would like. Official HOP hours are 5-8 p.m., with many venues keeping additional hours. A full guide is available each month at the LexArts Hop website: lexarts.org/discover/lexarts-hop Jeffrey Equality Brooks Solo Show. On display through Sept. 26. Jeffrey Equality Brooks presents raw, emotionally-charged paintings that confront the viewer with both visual appeal and personal truth. Infused with the bold colors and stylistic flair of pop art, his work leans into “new sincerity,” rejecting celebrity culture in favor of honest, sometimes uncomfortable reflections on identity and emotion. Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd. www.lasclex.org 19 Years 40 Feet. On display through Oct. 4. This exhibition is a sampling of recent work across diverse mediums from Georgetown College studio art professors J. Daniel Graham, Darrell Kincer, and Boris Zakic, who have worked together in close proximity for almost two decades. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center (City Gallery), 141 Main St. www.lexingtonky.gov/about-downtown-arts-center Figure It Out. On display through Oct. 15. This compelling group showcase centers around the human figure, highlighting masterful interpretations of the body and face in glass by five artists. Trifecta Glass • Art • Lounge, 243 Walton Ave. trifectadesign studio.com Vibrant Pastels. On display Sept. 4-Oct. 30. Showcasing the exciting world of color created by the use of soft pastels, this exhibit features work by artist Marianna McDonald and 18 of her past and present students. Gallery hours: Fri.-Sat., 12-4 p.m. and by appointment. Artist’s Attic, 401 W. Main St., Suite 401. www.theartistsattic.org

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Black to the Future: African People in Outer Space: Past, Present, and Future. On display Sept. 12-Nov. 1. This “Afrofuturistic” group show curated by multidisciplinary artist Frank X Walker features 16 regional artists working in multiple mediums, inspired by the Dogon people of Mali’s traditional knowledge of Sirius A and B star systems. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Community Gallery, 141 E. Main St. www.lexingtonky.gov/aboutdowntown-arts-center

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ETC. Morning Pointe Seniors Got Talent. Sept. 9. The sixth annual showcase celebrates local seniors’ singing, dancing and other performance talents, with proceeds benefiting the Morning Pointe Foundation, a nonprofit that provides nursing scholarships and caregiver support programs. 7 p.m. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. lexingtonoperahouse.com Lexington Antique Show at Athens Schoolhouse. Sept. 1314. This monthly antique show transforms the historic Athens Schoolhouse into a treasure trove of furniture, estate jewelry, Bybee pottery, ’40s-’60s glassware, primitive kitchen wares, Kentucky collectibles, vintage furs and clothing, artwork, phonographs and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Athens Schoolhouse, 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike. www.thelexingtonantiqueshow.com Studio Players: “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Sept. 11-14, 19-21, 26-28. Bram Stoker’s classic gets a lightning-paced, farcical twist in this gender-bending comedy that blends Mel Brooks-style humor with rapid-fire staging. Opening night and Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. The Carriage House Theatre, 154 W. Bell Ct. studioplayers.org Bluegrass Creative Market. Sept. 13-14. This curated festival showcases Kentucky-made crafts, food trucks, live music and more than 40 artisan vendors at Lexington Green. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. Lexington Green, Lexington Green Circle. backroadbluegrass.com/bluegrasscreative-market

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LuigART Women’s Collective, this second annual exhibit is designed to celebrate women in the visual arts. Female artists from Fayette and adjacent Kentucky counties were invited to participate. Curated by retired gallerist and artist Mary Rezny, the exhibit features 52 artworks in diverse genres across all mediums. Gallery hours: Fri.Sun., noon-4 p.m. Special events include an artist reception and awards March 8 (5:30-8 p.m.) and LexArts Hop reception March 21 (5-8 p.m.) Luigart Event Gallery, 110 Luigart Ct. Artist Showcase. On display through April 5. This exhibition highlights the work of Lexington artists Kiji Bae, Gayle Cerlan, Dalphna Donnelly, Marta E. Dorton, Chad Eames, Jack Girard, Sarah Heller, Georgia Henkel, Jennifer Dunham, Karen Spears Springate and Brady Saylor. Featuring a diverse range of media, including painting, photography, and sculpture, the showcase celebrates the city’s vibrant creative community. Gallery hours: Tues.–Thurs., 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri., noon–8 p.m.; Sat., noon–5 p.m. Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center Community Gallery, 141 E. Main St. www.lexingtonky.gov/aboutdowntown-arts-center

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40503 2025 Summerhayes Ct. $400,000 3324 Cornwall Dr. $425,000 40508 330 Corral St. $165,000 40513 2589 Ashbrooke Dr. $249,990 4888 Keats Grove Ln. $290,000 3217 Malone Dr. $656,000 2537 Sungale Ct. $670,000 2204 Palm Grove Ct. $700,000 2586 Overlake Cir. $750,000 1212 Birmingham Ln. $860,000 3201 Hemingway Ln. $980,000

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