Lexington
Morning News
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Lexington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Catholics in Lexington celebrated Cardinal Robert Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV— the first American selected to lead the Catholic Church— in a historic moment that local church leaders say may bring the progressive changes begun by Pope Francis. LEX 18
- ➤ Cultural Research Analysts used a gradiometer on Wednesday at the Henry Clay Estate to measure magnetic fields and find lost parts of the old grounds — the work will help confirm past structures such as slave quarters and the first building for the University of Kentucky. LEX 18
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at Blue Grass Airport said the check-in process was smooth as officials enforced the Real ID requirement earlier this week. Officials handed out flyers to advise that future trips without approved identification could face extra screening (only 37% of Kentuckians have Real IDs). FOX 56
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Vincent Mason Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Manchester Music Hall — $14 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Vincent Mason in a vibrant venue.
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Mother's Day Brunch
11 AM – 5 PM — Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa — Free for Kids 8 & Under / $30 Kids / $70 Adults — Celebrate Mom with a delightful brunch featuring her favorite dishes.
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Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon
11:00 AM — 7086 Tates Creek Rd, Kentucky — Registration starts at $5 — Experience America's prettiest half marathon alongside beautiful horse farms.
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Ultimate RV Show Lexington
Daily — Central Bank Center — Free entry — Explore over 200 RVs and discover your next adventure vehicle.
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May Meeting: MBA Bluegrass | The Referral Formula
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Bluegrass Realtors — Lunch provided — Gain fresh strategies from Bart Giles on building a stronger referral network.
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Chef's Table: Appalachian Culinary Experience
6-8 p.m. — La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering — Premium Experience and General Admission options — Discover Appalachian cuisine through a multi-course dinner with bourbon pairings and storytelling.
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Kiddie Kapers Dance Recital
12-1:30 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Cost info not specified — Experience a captivating dance recital showcasing the young talents of Kiddie Kapers & Company.
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Black Jacket Symphony Live
4-6 p.m. — Lexington Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience classic albums performed live note for note.
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Kentucky Great Writers Series: May Edition
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Carnegie Center For Literacy — Free entry — Celebrate literary talents from Kentucky with inspiring readings from acclaimed authors.
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Rise from the Ash Bash
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Red Mile Gaming & Racing — All proceeds benefit Recovery Cafe Lexington — Enjoy live music and tasty bites while supporting a local recovery community.
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