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Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Bluegrass Hospitality Group has named Eli Barber as chief financial officer—he brings over a decade of financial leadership and will guide the group’s financial planning for its six restaurant concepts.  The Lane Report

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Residents in Woodford County evacuated their homes as rising flood waters made streets look like lakes with some areas reaching up to seven feet. Authorities warned that the Kentucky River could crest at 47 feet on Monday morning—emergency shelters are in place for those affected.  LEX 18

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Woodford County officials say severe flooding has led to planned power outages by LG&E and KU along Buck Run Road—Old Clifton Road, Clifton Road and Lower Clifton Road with no set time for restoration. In Versailles, officials told residents to use less water as the city’s sewer system has reached full capacity and overflowed.  WKYT

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Dog Man - The Musical

    8 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laugh-out-loud adventures of Dog Man brought to life in a thrilling musical adaptation.

    Mon, 4/7/25

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  • Dog Man - The Musical

    6:30-8 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the delightful musical adventure featuring Dog Man, a hero who's part dog and part man, as he takes on crime and hilarity.

    Tue, 4/8/25

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  • Keeneland Spring Race Meet

    7:59-10:59 p.m. — The Keeneland Shop — Check the ticket availability — Experience the thrill of horse racing live from Keeneland.

    Wed, 4/9/25

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  • Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour

    7:30-11:30 p.m. — Central Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate nearly sixty years of music with the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on their farewell tour.

    Thu, 4/10/25

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  • Lexington Sporting Club vs. Las Vegas Lights FC

    7:00 p.m. — Lexington Sporting Club Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of live soccer action with Lexington Sporting Club facing off against Las Vegas Lights FC.

    Fri, 4/11/25

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  • Athens Schoolhouse Antique Show

    10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Athens Schoolhouse Antiques — Tickets required — Discover a diverse range of antiques and collectibles from over 40 dealers to enhance your home and garden.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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  • Kentucky Great Writers Series: 250Lex Edition

    2:30-4 p.m. — Carnegie Center For Literacy — Free entry — Celebrate the artistry of Kentucky's Poets Laureate in an engaging literary showcase.

    Tue, 4/15/25

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  • NA Meetings

    6:00 PM — Hope Center, Inc — Free — Connect with others in recovery at a supportive weekly meeting.

    Wed, 4/16/25

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  • Rise Up, Wine Down - They Say It's Spring

    6:30-9 p.m. — Darling Wine Bar — Ticketed event — Experience a delightful vegetarian wine and pizza pairing with lively company and fresh flavors.

    Thu, 4/17/25

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  • Wine & Painting Night

    6:30 p.m. — The Kentucky Castle — Ticket includes wine and charcuterie — Unleash your creativity with a Van Gogh-inspired painting class while sipping wine.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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