I’ve been MIA for the past month from my blog. However, I always still try to post on instagram almost daily! In early October, my husband and I took a last minute trip to Washington DC to watch the Dodgers play the Nationals in the NLDS. Now that baseball season has officially been over for a week, I’ve been getting back into the groove of things. I have quite a bit of content planned, including local spotlights on some businesses, as well as holiday content!

Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky: The Week Of November 8-14, 2019

Friday, November 8, 2019

• 11am: One Year Anniversary at JGumbosLex: They are celebrating their first year in business! They’ll be giving out some homemade birthday cake AND from 6pm to 9pm they’ll have the Gumbo Hounds in the house playing some French Cajun, Old Time and Bluegrass tunes!
• 11am: Holiday Open House at Feather Your Nest Antiques: Come out and celebrate their 18th Anniversary and Holiday Open House. They will offer refreshments and discounts throughout the store. The celebration starts Friday, November 8th from 11am to 7pm. Saturday, November 9th, they will extend their hours from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, November 10th from 1pm to 5pm. On Sunday at 5pm, they will have a $50 gift certificate drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
• 4pm: $5 Happy Hour: BHG Private Selection Belle Meade Bourbon at OBC Kitchen: Try the newly picked BHG Private Selection Belle Meade Bourbon for just $5.
• 5pm: Wake Up Santa at Fayette Mall: The holidays are coming soon and it’s time again for us to Wake Up Santa and kick off the Holiday Season! Join us for an evening of fun and character meet & greets after the show at Santa’s Home, located in the Dillard’s Court. Enjoy sweet treats, entertainment, and a special story time with Mrs. Claus to start off the evening. More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Luca Mariano Distillery and The Old Americana Band Tour at Liquor Barn – Hamburg: Luca Mariano Distillery is bringing the party to three Liquor Barn locations- Beaumont, Hamburg and Middletown. The Old Americana Band, including singers Jordan Kirkdorffer from The Voice, and Rachele Lynae, will perform from 7 – 11 pm. Representatives from Luca Mariano Distillery, including owner, Francesco S. Viola, will be available to discuss their Old Americana Bourbon (small batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon), and Luca Mariano Rye (small batch Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey) from 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy product sampling and $5 cocktails made with Luca Mariano products!
• 6pm: Science Fridays in the Planetarium: Life: A Cosmic Story at The Living Arts & Science Center: How did life on Earth begin? This tantalizing question forms the basis of a magnificent production by the California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium. Life: A Cosmic Story tells the 14-billion-year saga of how we came to be. It’s a journey from the microscopic view inside a plant cell to the vastness of our universe populated by billions of galaxies swirling in space.
• 6pm: Tall Dark and Handsome at the Windy Corner Market: Tall Dark and Handsome (TDH4) will be jamming at Windy Corner Friday, November 8 from 6pm to 8:30pm.
• 6:30pm: James Gregory at Comedy Off Broadway: The Funniest Man in America returns! For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comic James Gregory has stood grinning: his blue shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious storytelling experience. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: whimsical reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Science Fridays in the Planetarium: Life: A Cosmic Story at The Living Arts & Science Center: How did life on Earth begin? This tantalizing question forms the basis of a magnificent production by the California Academy of Sciences Morrison Planetarium. Life: A Cosmic Story tells the 14-billion-year saga of how we came to be. It’s a journey from the microscopic view inside a plant cell to the vastness of our universe populated by billions of galaxies swirling in space.
• 7pm: Rick and Morty Trivia at Blue Stallion Brewing Company: Play some trivia!
• 7pm: Team Trivia Friday at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes: Free trivia with prizes to be won! Enjoy trivia inside or outside in the courtyard!
• 9pm: Sugarbelli with Natural Rat at The Green Lantern Bar: Live music!
• 9pm: James Gregory at Comedy Off Broadway: The Funniest Man in America returns! For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comic James Gregory has stood grinning: his blue shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious storytelling experience. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: whimsical reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets available: HERE.

Saturday, November 9, 2019

• 9am: Outdoor Skills at McConnell Springs: Come out for their Outdoor Skills Program. This program is designed for all ages. They will teach you handy skills to add to your repertoire. Today’s lesson: Animal Tracking.
• 10am: Sip and Shop with Market on National: Come out all day Saturday, November 9th for in-house specials, delicious mulled wine + cider, appetizers, and a chance to win a $200 gift card to Market on National! Invite your friends and have a drink (or two)! Free for anyone to participate + kid friendly.
• 10am: Cider + Savasana: Yoga Series at Wise Bird Cider: Come out for donation-based yoga at Wise Bird Cider with Casey Bryan Sleeper + Christina Morales Yoga at 10 AM. Follow your flow by sipping cider, sangria, + slushies + Southland Bagel.
• 10am: Beyond Grits Culinary Walking Tour: The Kentucky Classics at VisitLex (food): Led by local foodie, Alex Cain, spend the morning on a culinary walking tour through downtown Lexington learning about our deep agricultural roots and booming food scene. With inventive and field-to-fork cuisine at every turn and local chefs on a mission to showcase the unique southern flavors in and around Lexington, this city is undergoing a culinary movement. All tours begin at the Lexington Visitors Center and end at the Lexington Farmers’ Market. Alex will share information about Kentucky food traditions and historical facts while visiting some of the best restaurants in downtown. At most of the stops you will hear from the chefs themselves while enjoying locally-sourced, bite-sized offerings. See stops on the tour: HERE.
• 10am: Holiday Open House at Feather Your Nest Antiques: Come out and celebrate their 18th Anniversary and Holiday Open House. They will offer refreshments and discounts throughout the store. The celebration starts Friday, November 8th from 11am to 7pm. Saturday, November 9th, they will extend their hours from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, November 10th from 1pm to 5pm. On Sunday at 5pm, they will have a $50 gift certificate drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
• 10:30am: Woodcarving Program at the Park at McConnell Springs: This is an adult woodcarving program at the park with the help of the Lexington Woodcarvers Guild. This is a free program to encourage beginners to start and other to continue their work with wood of all types. They meet most Saturdays at 10am during the summer and 1pm during the winter.
• 11am: Thanksgiving Sampling Saturdays at Good Foods: Come out for three Saturdays in November leading up to Thanksgiving for different recipes and inspirations! November 9th will feature some of their favorite local vendors sampling their twists on holiday recipes. Prepare to come in and try something new while you get some great ideas for entertaining.
• 11am: One Year Anniversary at JGumbosLex: They are celebrating their first year in business! They’ll be giving out some homemade birthday cake AND from 6pm to 9pm they’ll have the Gumbo Hounds in the house playing some French Cajun, Old Time and Bluegrass tunes!
• 11am: Barksday Bash at Southern Barker: THEY ARE TURNING TWO!! Come out for our anniversary bash on November 9th! They will be celebrating ALL DAY! Come in for the chance to win their raffle basket of “Southern Barker Favorites!” A HUGE raffle basket filled with best selling products, treats, food, and more! They will also have pupcakes for the dogs, a anniversary sale, a special photo booth, freebies, cake for the humans and so much more!
• 12pm: KidCritters Handmade Gifts at Sugarboo & Co.: Looking for “Kentucky Themed” gifts for your friends and family this year?!? Unique Tile Art/Coasters for many occasions. Handmade with Rolled River Rock Tile and all pieces are sealed with a high gloss Epoxy finish. Created in Lexington, Kentucky.
• 2pm: Lexington Pit Crew Meet & Greet Event at Hollywood Feed: Please stop by and see some of their precious adoptable dogs in need of a home! Visit their website: HERE.
• 4pm: Angel Rhodes at Talon Winery: Live music!
• 6:30pm: James Gregory at Comedy Off Broadway: The Funniest Man in America returns! For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comic James Gregory has stood grinning: his blue shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious storytelling experience. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: whimsical reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Hot Chocolate Sampling Event at NoBaked Cookie Dough: Come try FREE samples of their new, homemade Classic Hot Chocolate at their store Saturday, November 9 from 7pm to 10pm! Hot Chocolate will also be available for purchase.
• 7pm: Trivia Night at Good Foods (games): Come out on Saturday nights in our cafe as they host a battle of the brains. Bring your team, enjoy some food and grab a beer for this family-friendly trivia night where the winners take home the glory AND the swag.
• 8pm: Cannon Eyes at The Burl: Live music! Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: James Gregory at Comedy Off Broadway: The Funniest Man in America returns! For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comic James Gregory has stood grinning: his blue shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious storytelling experience. The trademark caricature is the essence of James Gregory’s comedy: whimsical reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets available: HERE.

Sunday, November 10, 2019

• 10am: Barrel Paint Class at Draper James Lexington: Come paint a piece of KY’s bourbon history! More details and tickets available: HERE.
• 11am: 9th Annual Tattoos Against Cancer at Tattoo Charlie’s of Lexington: On Sunday, November 10th come out at all three Tattoo Charlie’s locations for their 9th annual Tattoos Against Cancer benefit! They’ve raised over 68k in the last 8 years for children going through cancer treatment!
• 11am: Osborne/Tolly Duo at Ranada’s Bistro and Bar: Come on down for some great food and music from the Osborne/Tolly duo!
• 11am: One Year Anniversary at JGumbosLex: They are celebrating their first year in business! They’ll be giving out some homemade birthday cake AND from 6pm to 9pm they’ll have the Gumbo Hounds in the house playing some French Cajun, Old Time and Bluegrass tunes!
• 11am: No-Fail Thanksgiving Pies at Williams Sonoma: Perfect pies start here with a no-fail recipe for Pumpkin Pie that will have everyone raving. They’ll share tips and tricks for making the perfect pie using our Pumpkin Pie with No-Shrink Crust recipe. Class Menu: Pumpkin Pie. Class Fee: $30 per Person (Includes Emile Henry Pie Dish). Tickets available: HERE.
• 12pm: Woke Brunch Sundays at GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos (food/cause): Woke brunch every Saturday at GirlsGirlsGirls from 12pm to 5pm. A portion of kitchen and bar sales goes to support a rotating cast of local non-profits!
• 1pm: Holiday Open House at Feather Your Nest Antiques: Come out and celebrate their 18th Anniversary and Holiday Open House. They will offer refreshments and discounts throughout the store. The celebration starts Friday, November 8th from 11am to 7pm. Saturday, November 9th, they will extend their hours from 10am to 8pm and Sunday, November 10th from 1pm to 5pm. On Sunday at 5pm, they will have a $50 gift certificate drawing. You do not need to be present to win.
• 2pm: KIDS CRAFT FREE! Pick Your Project Workshop at Board and Brush Lexington: FREE TWEEN BOARD WITH PURCHASE OF FULL PRICE BOARD.!!!! EVERY ADULT BOARD REGISTRATION WILL BE EMAILED A COUPON CODE FOR A FREE TWEEN BOARD. Come out for the Parent & Child DIY Workshop! Select a wood project from their gallery and choose one child project from the available options. They provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Tickets available: HERE.
• 2pm: Teen/Tween No-Bake Thanksgiving Treats at Lexington Public Library – Main Street: Learn how to make simple Thanksgiving desserts without an oven to prepare for your holiday dinner! For ages 10-17. Registration required: HERE.
• 3pm: Yappy Hour at World of Beer: Bring your fur baby and come out on the patio by the fire pits for a Rhinegeist tap takeover, every $2 from pints sold will benefit the Lexington Humane Society. LHS will be on site from 3pm to 6pm.
• 3pm: Cocktail, Savings + Booze Class: Holiday Punches at Lockbox: Elevate your mixology skills to a new level of expertise with their cocktail class series, Cocktail, Savings & Booze. Each class will be led by Norma Beekman, bartender extraordinaire of Lockbox. During each class, she will share a few of her most classified secrets with you. Learn how to make the merriest of Holiday Punches in November!  Classes are $35 per person. 3pm-4pm. Ages 21+. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Lockbox at 859-899-6860.
• 5pm: Lexington Bourbon Academy Master Class at Barrel House Distilling Company: Back by popular demand, the Lexington Bourbon Academy is hosting another Bourbon Master Class Event! You may think you know bourbon… but how much do you really know? Or maybe you are just bourbon curious? It’s no secret that everyone in the Bluegrass is talking about it! This is your chance to prove your knowledge and learn the facts and have a fun experience doing it. Come out at Beyond the Barrel for a one of a kind Lexington Bourbon Academy class designed to help you become a Certified Bourbon Steward! Price will be $125 per person and include all course materials and test code to take the Certified Bourbon Steward exam. More details: HERE and tickets available: HERE.
• 5:30pm: Open Mic at The Twisted Cork: Come out weekly from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at The Twisted Cork to hear the best live music you will find in town. Bring your instrument, bring a friend, sign up and perform! Great listening atmosphere with the best people you will ever meet! More details: HERE.
• 5:30pm: Dining to End Childhood Hunger at Lockbox: Lockbox is hosting a pre-fixe dinner Sunday, November 10th to benefit No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end child hunger in the United States. $55 per person; 50% of proceeds from the dinner will go to No Kid Hungry. Seating is limited. Call 859-899-6860 to reserve. See menu: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Yoga at The Speakeasy: This is a hatha/or vinyasa flow class. Please bring a mat and water. The cost of the lesson is donation based.
• 8:30pm: Gilmore Girls Trivia at Soundbar: Come out and play five rounds of trivia!
• 9pm: Mr.phylzzz/the dolphins/warhammer/leaden verse at The Green Lantern Bar: Live music!
• 9pm: David Napier / Eric McM/ John Underwood / Matt Rogers at Cosmic Charlie’s: Live music!

Monday, November 11, 2019

• 8:45am: Monday Morning Community Yoga at Martine’s Pastries (fitness/health/wellness): Yoga instructor Erica House is leading a Monday morning community yoga practice for all upstairs in the shop. Erica’s donation based class is perfect for any age, level or ability. You’ll flow through a series of yoga poses guided by the breath, designed to create space while discovering self.
• 11am: Free Meal for Vets on Veterans Day at HopCat Lexington: Each Veterans Day, they offer a free meal and soft drink to any veteran or active-duty military service member, as a small way of saying thanks.
• 11am: The Foster Care Council Dine Out for Charity at Sedona Taphouse: Help support their November charity, The Foster Care Council, during Dine Out for Charity every Monday! During lunch or dinner you get their 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak for $8 or 7 oz. Grilled Salmon for only $9 (normally $17.90) and they will donate $1 to this organization. The Foster Care Council provides funding for individualized tutoring, clothing, summer camps, and enrichment activities to Kentucky’s foster children that have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment.
• 6pm: Pet Photos with Santa at Fayette Mall: Bring your furry family members for photos and treats with Santa! Occurs from 6pm to 9pm at Santa’s Workshop, located in the Dillard’s Court. Please enter through the mall entrance next to Talbots. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Santa photo area in the Dillard’s Court. We appreciate your understanding. More details: HERE.
• 6pm: WIN BIG at Monday Night Football at Titled Kilt: They are playing Ro Sham Bo (it’s Rock, Paper, Scissors) to win great prizes every week! And each weeks’ winners are eligible to return on Super Bowl Sunday to play for the Grand Prize of a 50 inch flat screen TV tailgating package! They have BOGO Boneless Wings every Monday, plus their NFL specials of $12 beer buckets, $5 domestic pitchers, $4 fireball, $2 LITs and $5 Loaded  Tots. Even MORE drink and menu specials during Happy Hour 2-6 and 9-close!
• 6pm: Board Game Night Kick Off at Gather On Main: Love meeting new people, playing board games, and drinking brewskis? Bring your favorite board game and cool friends, they’ve got beer specials to keep you hydrated.
• 6pm: Greg Austin at The Twisted Cork: The Twisted Cork and Listen Locally present Lexington Music Award Lifetime Achievement Honoree Greg Austin LIVE every Monday Night – each performance delivering one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have! Relive some great times, support local music, hear Greg Austin’s new songs in a celebration of fun, music and friendship.
• 6pm: Cooking Class at The Sage Rabbit: Fall Finds, Cook and Dine, with The Sage Rabbit at Food Chain Community Kitchen on November 11th from 6pm to 7:30pm. At this special cooking class, Chef John Foster will be leading us through the preparation of a seasonal fall meal with plenty of time left for Q&A, camaraderie and eating. Purchase tickets: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Pivot Community Yoga at Pivot Brewing: Begin each week with intentional peace with their incredible instructors and a beer (or cider!) to finish it off. All of their yoga classes are pay-as-you-can, donations-based. All donations will be given to the instructor, unless otherwise noted. Their instructors generously volunteer their time and effort. More details: HERE.
• 6:15pm: Free Yoga Basics in Back at Meadowthorpe: They will continue the free yoga basics classes in the Fall. Bring your own mat or they have plenty of extra thanks to Lexington, KY Parks & Recreation. More details: HERE.
• 7pm: Wood Burning Class at Cut and Paste Craft Studio: They’ll be burning designs into solid wood serving board. They’ll will provide a variety of designs that you will trace onto the boards, then they will walk you through the steps to burn the design, then treat the board with a food safe oil. More details: HERE.
• 8pm: Parks and Recreation Trivia at Tin Roof: Play some trivia!

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

• 2pm: Tea Tuesday at Waveland: Looking for something fun, unique and different to do with a friend or a group? Waveland State Historic site is serving tea every Tuesday! Tea is served at 2 pm in the mansion on fine china. All teas include a program, savory food, not to mention the delicious tea served by period dressed interpreters. Once you are finished with the tea enjoy a tour of the Waveland Mansion. A unique one-of-a-kind experience! Reservations are required. Call today to schedule your tea at Waveland! (859) 272-3611. All Tea Prices: $30.00 per person. More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Kendra Scott Gives Back Party for Camp Horsin’ Around at Kendra Scott: Enjoy sips, sweets and giving back while you get a start on your holiday shopping! Camp Horsin’ Around and Kendra Scott are partnering together to help fund outdoor camp adventures for children who are health compromised or who have special needs….you do good!
• 5pm: Smash Tournament at The Burl Arcade: Smash Tournament at The Burl Arcade presented in partnership with Cosmic Arcade. Tuesday dates listed. No registration fee. $5 Tournament Entry. Bring your own controller. Extra gameplay setups welcome.
• 6pm: Kids Night at Spotz Gelato: Bring in the kiddos! Every Tuesday, Spotz is offering $2 off any item for their youngest customers with the purchase of any $6 item! Tuesday is Kids Night at all Spotz locations.
• 6pm: Class: Holiday Food + Wine Pairing at wine + market: Ring in the holiday’s with a special food and wine pairing class! You will create a bite-sized version of various holiday side dishes with appropriate wine selections. In addition to discussing various styles of wines that pair well with holiday dishes, you’ll also discuss some general food and wine pairing basics to last you through the seasons! Price: $50. RSVP only by calling: 859-225-0755.
• 7pm: Christopher Kimball | Milk Street: The New Rules at Joseph-Beth Booksellers: In Milk Street: The New Rules, the author and his team of cooks and editors deliver a book full of game-changing recipes powered by a simple technique, tip, or trick that will transform readers’ cooking.
• 7pm: Trivia Tuesdays at Ethereal Brewing (games): Come out for the chance to earn yourself some cash!
• 7pm: Adventure Theatre at Sedona Taphouse: Dinner begins at 7:00pm. Seating begins at 6:45pm. Includes a show AND a three-course meal. Tickets are $44 per person. See menu: HERE and tickets are available: HERE.
• 7:30pm: Van Life: How to Make It Work (BWA November Meeting) at Rock House Brewing: #VanLife has been on the rise among outdoor adventurers for several years, in part thanks to Instagram and other social media outlets that make it look glamorous. But what is it really like, and is it feasible for your lifestyle? Whether you want to “live in a van down by the river” full time, or just have a cozier option for your weekend warrior getaways, come by and learn about how a few BWA members are making it work. More details: HERE.
• 8pm: WRFL Presents: Evil Sword with Last of the Dodo at Al’s Bar: All Hallows’ Eve may end on the 31st, but the evil dead really come to life on November 12th. The ghoul’s muse, also known as Evil Sword, is bringing horror back to Lexington. This experimental punk noise band will be playing at Al’s Bar with doors opening at 8pm.

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

• 11:30am: Feed the Soul at The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center: Come out every second Wednesday, April to December, for a catered lunch and music that nurtures your soul. Enjoy artists with styles ranging from blues, jazz and everything in between. Lunch is at 11:30am, and music begins at 12pm. November 13: Dan Godbey.
• 4pm: Milkshakes & Sundaes Happy Hour at NoBaked Cookie Dough: Come to their shop Wednesdays between 4pm to 7pm for discounted milkshakes and sundaes! Milkshakes for only $5 (regularly $7) and Sundaes for only $7 (regularly $10) – every Wednesday at the Palomar Center location!
• 6pm: Make Magic Reindeer Food with Mrs. Claus at Fayette Mall: Make Magical Reindeer Food with Mrs. Claus, every Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm at Santa’s Workshop from November 13 to December 18! More information: HERE.
• 6pm: Open House Celebrating 6 Years at Lux Hair Bar: Come out for their six year anniversary party! From 6pm to 8pm, they will be featuring catering by Bluegrass Catering & Events. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks, door prizes, and entertainment. During the open house party, they will be offering 20% off Avevda products, 10% Bioionic tools.
• 6pm: Hartfield and Co. Tasting at wine + market: FREE Tasting with Hartfield and Co. Come on down at 6pm on November 13th and taste some great bourbon and exciting spirits.
• 6:30pm: Lexington Bourbon Sipper November Social Sipper at Bear & the Butcher: For our gathering, they will be at Bear and The Butcher on their Whiskey & Wing Wednesday night where they offer half priced house smoked wings as well as a premium bourbon or rye that is heavily discounted. But wait there’s more! The specialty $5 cocktail exclusive to the group for the evening will be a Maker’s Apple Cider Old Fashioned with Orange Bitters. Imagine that paired with Maker’s Barrel Stave Smoked Wings. Yum! This is a happy hour event you don’t want to miss. More information about LBS: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Canvas Paint Night at Pivot Brewing: Meet up with friends for fun, painting and drinking! Tickets are $30 and available: HERE.
• 6:30pm: TODAY Show Thanksgiving at Williams Sonoma: They’ve teamed up with their friends at the TODAY Show to create a delicious Thanksgiving menu – from the starters and side dishes to the turkey and dessert! Come out for an exciting class showcasing these recipes from some of your favorite TODAY Show personalities. This class includes our new TODAY Show Thanksgiving Guide to take home. Class Menu: Pillowcase Turkey with Million-Dollar Gravy, Roker Family Sweet Potatoes, Crispy Bacon Brussels with Walnut Parm Crunch and Mini Apple Tarts with Salted Caramel Sauce. Class is FREE.
• 7pm: Wednesday Trivia at Mirror Twin Brewing: Play trivia!
• 7pm: Film Series – The Food Cure at Good Foods: The fourth and final feature in our 2019 Film Series is “The Food Cure.” Come out for the FREE screening at 7pm and stick around afterward for discussion. More details: HERE.
• 7pm: Wood Burning Ornaments at Cut and Paste Craft Studio: It’s back! Their super popular ornament wood burning class will be held November 13. Designed for the beginning wood burner, this class will include three 3-5 inch wood slices, just the perfect size to turn into an ornament. They’ll start the class with scraps of wood to learn how to use our wood burning tools, and then you’ll start on your ornaments. They’ll have a dozen different designs you can trace and burn, or you can create your own masterpieces. At the end of class you’ll take home 3 adorable holiday ornaments. Tickets available: HERE.
• 8pm: Pub Trivia at HopCat Lexington: Grab a beer and your smartest pals – trivia is free to play. You may even win a prize!

Thursday, November 14, 2019

• 11am: 2-4-6 Beer, Wine, Stix at Drake’s: $2 PBR cans, $4 house wine and $6 Pixy Stix martinis every Thursday.
• 5pm: Princess Party at Fayette Mall: Your favorite princess friends, including Cinderella, Sea Princess, Arabian Princess & Princess Beauty are stopping by for a visit! Make your own princess tiara, receive a glittery princess hair-do, get princess autographs and enjoy enchanting activities with real live princesses from 5pm to 7pm near Santa in the Dillard’s Court. More details: HERE.
• 6pm: 2020 Directory Release Party at West Sixth Brewing: Come out and celebrate the release of the 2020 Local First Lexington member directory! Meet the members over a beer at West Sixth, grab some swag and the new print directory of Lexington’s locally owned businesses!
• 6pm: Southern Women at Draper James: Come out for a conversation and book signing with Garden & Gun’s senior editor CJ Lotz and Kentucky’s first female bourbon master distiller Marianne Eaves. Hear about their favorite entries in the book along with personal stories of inspirational Southern women in their lives.
• 6pm: Soup & Bread at the Wild Fig Books and Coffee: Wild Fig Books and Coffee will be hosting Soup & Bread on November 14th from 6pm to 8pm. Sign-ups are now open for soup donations! Proceeds will go to Lexington Community Market. They are looking for donations of bowls, spoons, crock pots (or hot wells), and cloth napkins for using for our events this year. FoodChain graciously let them use theirs last winter, but they have plans in the works that will require them to use their own! More details: HERE.
• 6pm: Bruce Lewis at Ranada’s Bistro and Bar: Bring a friend, come on down to taste some of our great locally grown dishes and enjoy the Jazz stylings of Bruce Lewis!
• 7pm: Thoroughbred Trivia Night at McCarthy’s Irish Bar: What is Secretariat’s record time for the Belmont Stakes? Who are the foundation sires for the Thoroughbred breed? How many Thoroughbreds are in the Show Jumping Hall of Fame? Think you know the answers? Then grab some friends and put your knowledge to the test at Thoroughbred Trivia Night! Entry fee is $20 per team (up to 4 people per team), and all proceeds benefit the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.
• 8pm: Funk You at Cosmic Charlie’s: Focusing on the many styles that construct and compose the glorious genre of funk, these players artfully blend clean and powerful vocals with passionate musicianship. Funk You feels most at home on stage, their captivating live performances keep fans coming back time and time again.
• 9pm: Free Comedy Show at The Twisted Cork: Come out for some laughs!

Have a good weekend, and be sure to share this post, so the word can get out about what’s going in Lexington this week!