May 18, 2013
19th Annual Founders’ Day Celebration, McConnell Springs
Founders’ Day Celebration Events Lexington Kentucky Summer 2013
The Founders’ Day Celebration is a family event that commemorates Lexington’s history with pioneers reenacting the 1775 era, historic music, exhibits, and Native American programs. Feel welcome to bring your own picnic, but food will be sold on site.
First Annual Crawfish Festival, The Red Mile
Ace’s Lexington Kentucky Events Calendar 2013
5 pm to Midnight
May 11, 2013
Red Mile
Lexington’s First Annual Crawfish Festival will be May 11th at The Red Mile.
A crawfish boil will include 1,500 pounds of live crawfish and there will be Jambalaya, Chicken Étouffée, Chicken Sauce Piquant and Black Beans & Corn along with Fried Catfish and Alligator Tails and more!
Live music from The Tall Boys, Keith Hubbard Band and Rebel Without a Cause.
The Bar will include a selection on Louisiana Specialty Beers and Hurricanes along with Kentucky favorites!
May 11, 2013 – May 12, 2013
Mothers Day weekend 2013, Lexington KY
Where to take Mom for Mother’s Day 2013 in Lexington, Kentucky?
Saturday May 11
Plant Crafts at Proper Plants (Kids can make a gift while Mom and Dad shop)
Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and May 12
MayFest in Gratz Park, May 11 and May 12
Mothers’ Day Brunch options 2013 in Lexington
Musical Theatre: Natasha’s on Esplanade will feature two seatings for a meal and a song for Mother’s Day, Brunch and Dinner. May 12, 2013. The young artists of today and tomorrow present a Hollywood Cabaret of big screen songs honoring mothers featuring Lexington singers and performers. Cover charges benefit charity. Call ahead for seating/pricing.
Day Show: Mother’s Day Brunch Banquet
Doors open at 11:00 AM. Show at 1:00 PM.
Evening Show 7:00 PM. Doors open @ 5:30PM:
Dinner Menu ordering, Show Tickets added to your bill.
May 2, 2013
Watershed Festival, LASC
Living Arts & Science Center Discovery Nights!
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Lexington, KY
859-252-5222
www.LASCLEX.org
EVENT DATE:
Thursday, May 2nd
TIMES:
6 – 8 pm
Watershed Festival!
Thursday, May 2nd 6-8pm
Love our planet? Want to help keep it healthy? Join the LASC and special guest educators from LFUCG’s Division of Environmental Quality and Bluegrass PRIDE for an informative and fun hands-on night of EcoH2O activities! Explore water quality and conservation topics through a variety of activities and demonstrations. Learn about watersheds and how the movement of water effects water quality. Put on a costume and be a player in our storm drain drama, learn about point and non-point pollution at the enviroscape table, classify macro invertebrates and lean about how water quality effects all aquatic life, make a fabulous fish print, go “fishing” for pollution to identify types, and more! Enter our Rain Barrel Raffle for a chance to win your very own barrel! Also, take home easy tips to make sure your home and yard are water wise!
Contact:
Katherine Bullock
The Living Arts & Science Center
362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.
(859) 252-5222 or (859) 255-2284
www.LASCLEX.org
April 27, 2013
Kentokyo Mini-Con, Joseph Beth
Bluegrass Otaku is home to Lexington’s anime, manga, and gaming community. The group holds monthly anime viewing and gaming events to bring together fans of this culture.
Kentokyo mini con is the perfect spot for first time con goers to get their feet wet in the anime community and con going atmosphere. Kentokyocon mini con is a small taste of what Bluegrass Otaku plans to bring to Lexington this September.
April 19, 2013 – April 21, 2013
Tattoo & Arts Festival, Lexington Center
March 16, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Downtown Lexington
March 8, 2013 – March 10, 2013
Blue Grass Trust Antique & Garden Show 2013, KY Horse Park
March 2, 2013 – March 3, 2013
Kentucky Crafted: the Market 2013
February 18, 2013
Presidents’ Day Celebration, Mary Todd Lincoln House
On Monday, February 18, 2013, the Mary Todd Lincoln House will celebrate Presidents’ Day with an event for children and their families from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. This year’s activities will focus on the Civil War, with games, hands-on activities, and a chance to meet “Mrs. Lincoln.”
Children under 13 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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