On Thursday, May 9, the candidates will also face-off at the first Old Fashioned Stump in Gratz Park. Hosted by The Gratz Park Neighborhood Association, the traditional political rally will feature a brass band, antique cars, and Jack Pattie, Lexington's "morning mayor of radio," as M.C. Hot dogs, ice cream, cotton candy, and beverages will be sold, and those wishing to attend are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets as no seats will be available. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m.


Taste this

Friday, May 10, 7 pm – 9 pm is Ace's annual anniversary and benefit. Kentucky food writer, Ronni Lundy, will be the designated beneficiary of this Friday's third annual Taste of Ace, at Victorian Square. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last fall. Lundy is the award-winning author of the Festive Table; Shuck Beans, Stack Cakes, and Honest Fried Chicken; and most recently, Butter Beans to Blackberries. See this week's cover story for details, or www.aceweekly.com.

If you didn't know what to get your Mom for Mothers' Day, now you do. Tickets are always the right size and color.

Stay downtown for MayFest on Saturday and Sunday!


Run for it

The Human Race is scheduled for Saturday, May 11. There will be a 1-mile fun run, and a 5K run/walk.


In Arts News

The Board of Actors' Guild of Lexington has announced the appointment of Kevin Hardesty as Artistic Director, effective July 1, 2002. Upon the retirement of Producing Director Deb Shoss, the theatre will be organized under a new management structure with the position of Artistic Director/CEO being one of comprehensive leadership, both artistic and operational.



All Good Things

Ace's 13th birthday issue will be Jim Shambhu's farewell extravaganza as art director, after seven fun-filled years (probably an industry record). He is leaving for an opportunity to conduct a complete redesign of a monthly trade newspaper, and will also continue to pursue his longtime vocation as one of Lexington's most talented visual artists. You can always find him at http://www.jamesshambhu.com/. In his goodbye email, he writes, "My time here has been just amazing, I have worked and met with some incredible people and I hope, in my future, I am able to just keep up with the memories of those experiences." He will be succeeded by Ace's current Deputy Art Director, Michael Geneve, and will continue to rejoin us from time to time as an occasional consultant. So we're not saying goodbye, just Congratulations, and Best Wishes!!