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Comedy: Bill Bellamy, Comedy Off Broadway

Equestrian: Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Kentucky Horse Park

Sister Act, Lexington Opera House

UK Dance Ensemble Spring Performance, Singletary Center

Kids: The Giver, Lexington Children’s Theatre

Gigs: Lexi-Fest, Natasha’s

Music: Lexington Brass Band, Centenary Methodist

Fundraiser: Talk Derby to Me, Fasig-Tipton

WoodSongs: Celtic Aire | Leroy Troy and the Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Lyric Theatre

Moosnick Lecture: Dr. Susannah Heschel, Transy

Fest: Kenwick Spring Carnival, Kenwick Community Center

Books: ‘Beauty Queen: Whatever After #7’, Joseph-Beth

Gigs: Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Cosmic Charlie’s

Gigs: The Northside Sheiks, Henry Clay’s Pub

Gigs: Atomic Thrillride, The Green Lantern

Moosnick Lecture: Dr. Susannah Heschel, Transy

Books: The Prince of Jockeys, Lyric Theatre

Read: ‘Endless Summer Cookbook’, Joseph-Beth

Red Barn Radio: Wilderness Road, ArtsPlace

Gigs: Restless Leg String Band, Blue Stallion

Gigs: DeBraun Thomas, Parlay Social

Holler Poet Series, Al’s Bar

Comedy: James Gregory, Comedy Off Broadway

Thursday Night Live: Scott Said, Cheapside Pavilion

Comedy: Bill Burr, Singletary Center

Music: Jazz Arts Foundation, Farish Theatre

Gigs: Bishops and Goodwolf, The Green Lantern

Gigs: Grayson Jenkins, Henry Clay’s Pub

Comedy: James Gregory, Comedy Off Broadway

Dance: Rapunzel, Lexington Opera House

Oaks Day Festival, Buffalo Trace

May Day Parade, Third Street Stuff

Derby Hats & Gloves Gala, Spindletop Hall

Derby Eve Lexington, Saxony Farms

Gigs: May Day Labor Day Party (The Elsinores, Allen Poe), Al’s Bar

Bradley Picklesimer’s Derby Eve Party, the Bar Complex

Gigs: Nine Pound Hammer | Vibrolas, Cosmic Charlie’s

Gigs: The Ghost Wolves, The Green Lantern

Comedy: James Gregory, Comedy Off Broadway

Dance: Rapunzel, Lexington Opera House

2015 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs

Bike: Pedaling for a Purpose, West Sixth

Independent Bookstore Day, Morris Book Shop

Gigs: Fred Birch, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Custom Made Bluegrass, Willie’s

Gigs: Patrick McNeese Band, Natasha’s

Gigs: Eileen Doan, Common Grounds

Gigs: Shawnthony Calypso | Warhammer, Best Friend Bar

Gigs: Captain Wingnut and the Burnt Ends, Cosmic Charlie’s

Fundraiser: Brunch & Bibelots, Headley-Whitney

Books: ‘Ultimate Star Wars’, Joseph-Beth

Music: Central Kentucky Concert Band, Lexington Opera House

Gigs: Mama’s Black Sheep, Christine Havrilla, Natasha’s

Gigs: Those Crosstown Rivals | Arliss Nancy, Cosmic Charlie’s

Woodsongs: Sam Gleaves & Tom Paxton, Lyric Theatre

Fundraiser: Mission Monday (March Madness Marching Band), Blue Stallion

Gigs: Hackney, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Xelas, Tamir and Kraken Fury, Natasha’s

Gigs: The Northside Sheiks, Henry Clay’s

Gigs: J Fernandez, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Ben Lacy, Blue Stallion

Film: The Devils, Al’s Bar

Red Barn Radio: Lydia Sylvia & Brad Becker, ArtsPlace

Gigs: DeBraun Thomas, Parlay Social

Gigs: Kelly Ruth & Juliana, Natasha’s

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Comedy: Tom Green, Comedy Off Broadway

Thursday Night Live: The Swells, Cheapside Pavilion

Walk: Bird Walk, Arboretum

Film: Lunafest Lexington, Kentucky Theatre

Theatre: The Music Man, Crossroads Christian Church

Concert: Eric Church, Rupp Arena

Gigs: Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons, Willie’s

Gigs: Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Natasha’s

Gigs: RiFF RAFF, James Pepper Distillery

Gigs: The Tallboys, Shock Theatre, Al’s Bar

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Comedy: Tom Green, Comedy Off Broadway

Kids: Kiddie Kapers & Company Spring Recital, Lexington Opera House

Gigs: Warhammer, The Elsinores, Best Friend Bar

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Film: Rio, Farish Theatre

Art: Lexington Guild of Printmakers Members’ Exhibition, The Bread Box

Fundraiser: Purses Pouts and Pearls, The Carrick House

Art: Members Opening Reception, UK Art Museum

Gigs: All the Little Pieces, Willie’s

Music: Pajama Jammy Jam, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Big Fat Liars, Natasha’s

Gigs: Vessel, Cosmic Charlie’s

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Comedy: Tom Green, Comedy Off Broadway

Kids: Kiddie Kapers & Company Spring Recital, Lexington Opera House

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Drink: Drunk & Sailor’s Beer and Booty Tour

Bluegrass Birding Festival, Jacobson Park

Red Lick Artisan Spring Studio Tour, Tater Knob and Pottery Farm

Central Kentucky Heart Walk, Keeneland

Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park & Transy

Drink: Coffee Beer Day, Country Boy Brewing

Read: Carnegie Book Fair, Carnegie Center

Shop: Fox House Flea Market, Fox House Vintage

Dance: Beauty of Jasmine, UK Singletary Center

Southland Street Fair, Southland Drive

Gigs: Custom Made Bluegrass, Good Foods

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Comedy: Tom Green, Comedy Off Broadway

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Bluegrass Birding Festival, Jacobson Park

Red Lick Artisan Spring Studio Tour, Tater Knob and Pottery Farm

Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park & Transy

Eat/Gigs: Lee Carroll’s Soul Jazz Summit Mother’s Day Brunch, Willie’s

Dance: Shree School of Dance, Farish Theatre

WWE Live, Rupp Arena

Gigs: The Ohio Players Tribute Band, Lyric Theatre

Gigs: Restless Leg String Band, Cosmic Charlie’s

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Ball: Legends v. Hickory, ballpark

Woodsongs: HillBenders, Lyric Theatre

Read: Charlaine Harris’ ‘Day Shift’, Joseph-Beth

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Theatre: Menopause the Musical, Lexington Opera House

Gigs: Not Half Bad and Secret Stuff, Best Friend Bar

Eat: West Sixth Beer Dinner, Winchell’s

Film: Seeds of Freedom, Farish Theatre

Jazz: The Metrognomes, Moondance Amphitheatre

Gigs: The Metrognomes, Moondance Amphitheater

Gigs: The Northside Sheiks, Henry Clay’s

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Theatre: Menopause the Musical, Lexington Opera House

Comedy: Ian Bagg, Comedy Off Broadway

Red Barn Radio: Linda Jean Stokley & Friends, Artsplace

Gigs: Hello There and Zen Highway, Tee Dee’s Blues Bar

Gigs: The Underhills, ATTEMPT and Warren Byron, Al’s Bar

Gigs: The Swells, Blue Stallion

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Comedy: Ian Bagg, Comedy Off Broadway

Theatre: The Laramie Project, Transy

Drink: Holly Hill Inn Wine Guild, Holly Hill Inn

Home/Garden: Gardening for Pollinators, Arboretum

Thursday Night Live: Chris Campbell Band, Cheapside Pavilion

Jazz: Live at the Library, Farish Theatre

Music: Big Band Showcase, UK Singletary Center

Black Jacket Symphony’s ‘Born to Run’, Lexington Opera House

Gigs: Brian Barganier, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Grayson Jenkins, Henry Clay’s

Gigs: Ma Crow & The Ladyslippers | Mark Dvorak, Natasha’s

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Comedy: Ian Bagg, Comedy Off Broadway

Theatre: The Laramie Project, Transy

Drink: Holly Hill Inn Wine Guild, Holly Hill Inn

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Music: The Moonshiner’s Ball, Berea

Theatre: Harold and Maude, Farish Theatre

Lexington Gallery Hop

Music: Phoenix Friday (The Black Cadillacs), Phoenix Park

Maserati Mingle, Courthouse Plaza

Country Western Volume III Release Party, Arcadium

Food: Taste of the Bluegrass, Keeneland

Symphonie Fantastique, UK Singletary Center

Comedy: Kathy Griffin, EKU

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Comedy: Ian Bagg, Comedy Off Broadway

Theatre: The Laramie Project, Transy

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Music: The Moonshiner’s Ball, Berea

Theatre: Harold and Maude, Farish Theatre

Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, Masterson Station Park

RUN: Horse Capital Marathon, Fasig Tipton

Dogs: Mutt Strut 2015, Coldstream Dog Park

Founders Day Celebration, McConnell Springs

Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest, Lexington Convention Center

Theatre: The Laramie Project, Transy

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Music: The Moonshiner’s Ball, Berea

Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, Masterson Station Park

Speak: Alltech Rebelation

HG: Northside Historic Home & Garden Tour

Bike: Pedaling for a Purpose, West Sixth

March of Dimes: March for Babies, Keeneland

Dr. John: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Lexington Opera House

CKYO Season Finale Concert, UK Singletary Center

Speak: Alltech Rebelation

Rain: A Beatles Tribute, Lexington Opera House

Gigs: Ross Hammond, Morris Book Shop

Gigs: Hackney, Al’s Bar

Speak: Alltech Rebelation

Jazz: Young at Heart, Moondance Amphitheater

Gigs: Mamadrones | Will Solomon, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Jovontaes | Nest Egg, Best Friend Bar

Gigs: Motherplant, Best Friend Bar

Gigs: Run Boy Run, Natasha’s

Speak: Alltech Rebelation

Broadway Live Announcement Event, Lexington Opera House

Red Barn Radio: Turning Ground, ArtsPlace

Gigs: Coralee and The Townies, Blue Stallion

Gigs: DeBraun Thomas, Parlay Social

Gigs: These Crosstown Rivals, Al’s Bar

Comedy: Mitch Fatel, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Hagerstown, ballpark

Thursday Night Live: Boogie G & the Titanics, Cheapside Pavilion

Film: Antony and Cleopatra, Mall Cinemark

Gigs: The Adults | Swino, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Grayson Jenkins, Henry Clay’s

Gigs: Willie Watson | Lauren Shera, Natasha’s

Comedy: Mitch Fatel, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Hagerstown, ballpark

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Gigs: Taylor Henry, Talon Winery

Gigs: Kelly Richey, Moondance Amphitheater

Gigs: Middle Class Mischief | The Slams, Green Lantern

Run: The Glo Run, Coldstream Park

Comedy: Mitch Fatel, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Hagerstown, ballpark

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Bike: Horsey Hundred, Georgetown

Poolapalooza, Southland Aquatic Center

Read: ‘Liar’s Bench’, Joseph-Beth

Art: Lloyd Mattingly’s “Memories of Lebanon Junction”, Institute 193

Gigs: Ghost Holler, Cheapside

Gigs: 5 Jazz (Solo), Bigg Blue Martini

Comedy: Mitch Fatel, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Hagerstown, ballpark

Theatre: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Studio Players

Bike: Horsey Hundred, Georgetown

2015 Tour De Coops

Read: ‘Find Momo Coast to Coast’, Joseph-Beth

Gigs: Marbin | Baja Yetis, Al’s Bar

Music: Southland Drive, Southland Jamboree

Film: ‘ILO ILO’, Farish Theatre

Jazz: BAJA, Moondance Amphitheatre

Gigs: The Northside Sheiks, Henry Clay’s

Gigs: Laney Jones and the Spirits, Natasha’s

Film: ‘Bladerunner’, Kentucky Theatre

Film: ‘Barbara’, Farish Theatre

Red Barn Radio: Sam Gleaves, ArtsPlace

Gigs: Restless Leg String Band, Blue Stallion

Poetry: Holler Poets Series, Al’s Bar

Gigs: Rebel Kind | Dr Paul, Al’s Bar

Comedy: David Alan Grier, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Greenville, ballpark

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair 2015

Thursday Night Live: Ralph Curtis and The Nashville Imposters, Cheapside Pavilion

Film: ‘Like Father, Like Son’, Farish Theatre

Gigs: Grayson Jenkins, Henry Clay’s

Gigs: Otis, Natasha’s

Comedy: David Alan Grier, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Greenville, ballpark

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair 2015

Harry Dean Stanton Fest

Film: ‘Paddington’, Jacobson Park

Summer Nights in Suburbia: Payback, Moondance Amphitheatre

Gigs: Cory Branan, Willie’s

Concert: Hot Rize, Lyric Theatre

Gigs: Jessica Waterman, Bigg Blue Martini

Comedy: David Alan Grier, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Greenville, ballpark

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair 2015

Harry Dean Stanton Fest

Dance: Cinderella, Lexington Opera House

Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour, Fayette County

Bike Lexington, Courthouse Plaza

Film: Harry Dean Stanton Fest: ‘Rango’

Film: Harry Dean Stanton Fest: ‘Rancho Deluxe’

Lexington Singers: Classic Rock Pops, Lexington Center

Gigs: Jessica Laine Powell, Talon Winery

Film: Harry Dean Stanton Fest: ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’

Comedy: David Alan Grier, Comedy Off Broadway

Ball: Legends v. Greenville, ballpark

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair 2015

Harry Dean Stanton Fest

Dance: Cinderella, Lexington Opera House

Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour, Fayette County

Birdhouse Exhibit & Silent Auction Final Reception, Arboretum

Film: Harry Dean Stanton Fest: ‘Cockfighter’

Music: Laurel River Line, Southland Jamboree

JAZZ: Joey & the Cruisers, Moondance Amphitheater

Comedy: B.T., Comedy Off Broadway

Film: ‘An American in Paris’, the Kentucky Theatre

Comedy: B.T., Comedy Off Broadway

Thursday Night Live: The Trendells, Cheapside Pavilion

Gigs: Lagniappe Brass Band, Lyric Theatre

Comedy: B.T., Comedy Off Broadway

June 2015 Night Market

Film: ‘Frozen’ Sing-a-long, Jacobson Park

Music: Johnson Brothers, Moondance Amphitheatre

Comedy: B.T., Comedy Off Broadway

Open Gates to Bluegrass Living Garden Tour

Bike Prom 2015, the Living Arts & Science Center

Dance: Swingin’ on Short, Courthouse Plaza

Dance: An Arabian Journey with Karim Nagi, Farish Theatre

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