Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
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- ➤ Fans in Lexington gathered to watch UK's first NCAA Tournament game as local businesses hosted watch parties, and the Wildcats played Troy in a game that tipped off at 7:10 p.m. Friday—local excitement filled the town. WKYT
- ➤ On Friday, Georgia Amoore scored 34 points—including three free throws in the last 10 seconds—to help fourth-seeded Kentucky hold a 79-78 win over 13th-seeded Liberty in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats, who nearly lost a 17-point fourth-quarter lead, will face either Kansas State or Fairfield in the second round on Sunday. WUKY
- ➤ Former UK All-American Vernon Hatton died at 89 after a storied career with the Cats—he scored 30 points in the 1958 NCAA championship and hit a 48-foot-ten-inch shot in 1957 that forced a second overtime. He later played in the NBA and was honored as an SEC Legend in 2023. WKYT
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Koo Koo Concert
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience an exciting performance by Koo Koo in a lively atmosphere.
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Kentucky Wildcats vs. Xavier Musketeers
6:30 p.m. — Cliff Hagan Stadium — Tickets available with no service fees — Experience college basketball action as the Wildcats take on the Musketeers.
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Willi Carlisle Concert at The Burl
Willi Carlisle will perform live in an indoor show suitable for all ages at The Burl in Lexington, Kentucky.
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The Wizard of Oz On Ice
3:00 – 4:30 PM | Central Bank Center | Cost info not provided | Experience a magical journey to Oz on ice with Dorothy and friends in this spectacular adaptation.
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On-Site Tour of The Breckinridge Memory Care
9 AM - 7 PM | The Breckinridge Memory Care | Free entry | Discover high-quality meals and engaging activities in a friendly senior living community.
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Corb Lund and Hayes Carll Live
7:00-9:30 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience an evening of Americana sounds with Hayes Carll and Corb Lund.
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Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show
April 2-5 — Alltech Arena — Enjoy a showcase of American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, and more in a vibrant equestrian setting.
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Central Kentucky Home and Garden Show
10 AM – 11 AM — Central Bank Center — Entry fee required — Explore hundreds of booths and stunning displays with local home professionals to spark your next project.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Rupp Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as beloved characters take the ice in an enchanting adventure.
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A.J. Croce - Heart of the Eternal Tour
6:30-11:30 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate the music of A.J. Croce and his father, Jim Croce, during a special night of live performances.
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