Lyric Theatre sees another leadership change in less than five years
The Lyric Theatre’s board said operations and community programming will continue during the transition.
Arts & Culture
Historic Lexington music venue, education resource parts ways with executive director
The former executive director of Lexington's historic Lyric Theatre announced on Wednesday that the board chose to go in a different direction, leading to his departure.
Valvoline Global didn’t leave Lexington. We let them go.
Valvoline Global Operations announced Monday that they are moving its global headquarters from Lexington to downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati’s mayor called it “a huge win… for our local economy, and for the momentum our…
The Kentucky Shop raises $15K for Imagination Library after Dolly Parton’s death
Fans remember Dolly Parton with a growing memorial at a Lexington mural and a fundraiser that raised $15,000 in 24 hours for the Imagination Library.
Speed Art Museum begins repatriation of 24 Native American cultural items
The Speed Art Museum is returning 24 cultural items to the Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes under the federal repatriation law NAGPRA.
Authorization to execute an Agreement with EDS Holdco, LLC., pursuant to RFP #33-2026, the final form of which shall be subject to the…
Authorization to execute an Agreement with EDS Holdco, LLC., pursuant to RFP #33-2026, the final form of which shall be subject to the approval of the Department of Housing Advocacy and Community Development and the…
(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Atena Amirsoleimani, Municipal Engineer, Grade 530E, $4,038.48 biweekly in the…
(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Atena Amirsoleimani, Municipal Engineer, Grade 530E, $4,038.48 biweekly in the Division of Engineering, effective October 5, 2026; (2) Probationary Classified…
Thieves steal 4 Renaissance artworks in a Sicilian museum heist during an Italian holiday
MILAN (AP) — Thieves stole four works attributed to Renaissance painter Antonello da Messina worth millions of euros from the regional museum in the city of Messina in Sicily while crowds gathered across town for the…
Goddess of the Theatre. Ink and acrylic painting by me. Based on the statues at the entrance to the Russell Theater in Maysville, ky. Thank you for looking!
submitted by /u/iamryancase [link] [comments]
CatVideoFest 2026 returns to the Speed Art Museum to support local feline welfare
Screenings run through mid-August
Authorization to submit the FY 2026 Continuum of Care application, as the Collaborative Applicant, to the U.S. Department of Housing and…
Authorization to submit the FY 2026 Continuum of Care application, as the Collaborative Applicant, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting funding in an amount up to $3,866,080.00 for the…
Kentucky Department of Revenue to pause operations
The Kentucky Department of Revenue says they will temporarily pause operations beginning Wednesday, Aug. 5.
The Lexington Theatre Co. enters final rehearsals for ‘Matilda The Musical’
The Lexington Theatre Company is in its final days of preparation for "Matilda The Musical," with the cast and crew moving from studio rehearsals into the Lexington Opera House ahead of opening night.
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected
TOKYO (AP) — An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said. The second floor at the Aeon Mall…
A hyperscale data center developer is suing to build next to KY’s only national park
Gift link. My jaw kept dropping as I read through this excellent article. Here are some gems: - The company wants to build a gas burning power plant to help power the data center, which needs the energy of a major…
Possible Brazilian jiu-jitsu in the Lexington ky area.
No-Cost Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Project I am assessing interest in forming a small group for a structured Brazilian jiu-jitsu training project in the Lexington area. I am looking for either: - Teenagers between 15…
Lexington Children's Theatre launches campaign for much-needed improvements to downtown venue
This campaign isn’t only about improving the building. It’s also about honoring the people who helped make the theater what it is today.
BBNBA: Summer League Wrap-up
Sunday wrapped up the 2026 edition of the NBA Summer League. In this rendition of the exhibition classic, 17 former Kentucky Wildcats found themselves on a roster, though only 16 played. As expected, Jayden Quaintance…
Lexington says goodbye to Jelly Roll mural as organizers prepare for local art exhibition
The new project signaled the return of new public murals to Lexington after several years with the fitting theme of "Art for The Masses."
Wilderness Trail Distillery founders to be inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Dr. E. Patrick Heist and Shane Baker started the operation in Danville before growing it into a multimillion dollar, award-winning company.
LexArts HOP presents The Art of Nourishment
Categories: News at Noon, Noon Guests
Authorization to approve an agreement with the United States Geological Survey for the continued operation and maintenance of existing…
Authorization to approve an agreement with the United States Geological Survey for the continued operation and maintenance of existing stream flow, water quality, and rain gauges for the period between July 1, 2026, and…
Summer Classics at the Kentucky - You should go!
I took the bus downtown yesterday to see Bringing Up Baby, one of my all-time favorites. I've seen it countless times before but never on a big screen, and never as part of a larger audience. I was surprised at how many…
Frazier Museum’s new exhibit highlights 250 years of Kentucky’s spirit
The Frazier Kentucky History Museum opens “I Too Am a Kentuckian” on July 4, with free admission hours and activities tied to America250.
FCC adopts new rules as states transition to Next Generation 911
The Federal Communications Commission has approved new rules designed to improve the reliability of Next Generation 911 systems as states continue replacing decades-old emergency call infrastructure with internet-based…
(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Jessica Griffin, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N, $18.068 hourly in the Div. of…
(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Jessica Griffin, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N, $18.068 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective June 15, 2026; (2) Probationary Classified Civil Service…
The Magnitude
Time: Location: Curated by: Featuring: The post The Magnitude appeared first on LexArts.