Saturday September 4th -- [Back To Top]

Bleu Plate Tours This fun culinary adventure is guided walking tour traversing through beautiful, historic downtown Lexington that stops at the city's best eateries. Sample food that made each an iconic staple in Lexington restaurants. Tours are every Saturday. Advanced tickets required. See website for information. Contact: Laura Mize 1-800-979-3370 (Ticketing agent, Zerve) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Equine Photography on Location Workshop with John Hockensmith Equine Photography on Location Workshop with John Hockensmith 10am, $40/$30 members. Registration required. 859-257-6199 or artmuseum@email.uky.edu Contact: 859-257-6199 Time: 10am Visit Website

Kings of Leon with The Black Keys & The Whigs Kings of Leon are made up of the Followill brothers (singer Caleb, bassist Jared, drummer Nathan) and a cousin (guitarist Matthew). The Followill brothers are sons of a preacher who were raised on the road throughout the South and forbidden to listen to secular music. When their father resigned from the church, the boys relocated to Nashville and embraced the rock music they’d previously been denied. Named for their father, Leon Followill, the band formed in 2000. The boys began practicing and by 2002 Kings of Leon had interest from nine labels. A bidding war ensued, with the band ultimately choosing RCA Records. In 2009, the group landed their first Grammy award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for “Sex on Fire.” This year, the hit single “Use Somebody” helped Kings of Leon earn Grammys for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Record of the Year and Best Rock Song. Contact: Time: 7:30pm Location: Riverbend Music Center Visit Website

Lexington Ballet Company presents: Fabric of Dance, 3's Company Ticket Information: $20.00-$33.00. Contact: (859)-225-0370 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House No Website

Lexington Ballet Company presents: Fabric of Dance, 3’s Company Contact: 859-225-0370 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House No Website

Merrick Inn's Big Blue Bourbon & BBQ Bash Opening at 3pm with Happy Hour & $5 Select Bourbon Specials during the game. Enjoy Bobby's BBQ, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, & Cole Slaw. Cheer on The Cats with us!! Big Screen on the Patio! Live Music after the game by Jon Curtis & Lauren Wilson!! Contact: Geof Casey & Amy Fisher - Managers (859) 269-5417 Time: 3pm Location: Merrick's Patio and Bars Visit Website

Petra's Belly Dancing Show join us saturday sept 4th for an exciting night with our Belly dancing show. show starts at 8pm enjoy great food and entertainment. draft beer special only $.79 all day every day mon-sat Contact: Maysoon 859-272-0044 Time: 8pm Location: 116 Marketplace Drive Visit Website

R.E. Otherson Blues Uniquely personal, and powerful, renditions of Blues and R&B classics and originals in Giuseppe's lounge: fine dining and spirits. Contact: R.E. Otherson (859)368-8898 Time: 7:00pm to closing Location: Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano No Website

Tunes in the Vines Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of FREE live music by local musicians, Here for the Party, a blues band. Check our website for information. Wine tasting and wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Beer is also available. For more information, please contact Equus Run Contact: (859) 846-9463, 877-905-2675 Time: 3-5 pm Location: Equus Run Vineyards Visit Website

UK Volleyball VS. South Florida Contact: Time: 11:00am Location: Memorial Colliseum No Website

UK Volleyball VS. Ohio State Camper Reunion Day – FREE admission for 2010 UK Volleyball campers if you wear your camp t-shirt Contact: Time: 7:30pm Location: Memorial Colliseum No Website

University of Kentucky @ University of Louisville Football Day: Saturday Date: September 4th, 2010 Location: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium Time: 3:30pm Coverage: ABC (TV) Contact: Time: 3:30pm Location: Papa John's Cardinal Stadium No Website

Vintate Kentucky: A Toast to Henry Clay Patrons may sample wines from 10 Kentucky wineries. The cost is $20 for 10 tickets and includes a logo-etched wine glass. Food will also be available for purchase or individuals may pack a picnic dinner. The annual DeMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra concert will take place at 5 pm. Contact: Penny Ebel (859) 258-3100 Time: 1 - 7 pm Location: Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate Visit Website

Sunday September 5th -- [Back To Top]

Lexington Ballet Company presents: Fabric of Dance, 3's Company Ticket Information: $20.00-$33.00. Contact: (859)-225-0370 Time: 2:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House No Website

Lexington Ballet Company presents: Fabric of Dance, 3’s Company Contact: 859-225-0370 Time: 2:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House No Website

Miniature Book Society Book Fair Over 20 miniature book dealers and publishers will be offering miniature books for sale. Overall, 2000 miniature books will be available. Contact: Kathleen Bryson 859.269.2142 Time: 1:00 - 4:30 pm Location: Regency Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Lexington Visit Website

Questapalooza Live performances from award-winning artists Switchfoot, Newsboys and the urban hip-hop sensation Group 1 Crew. This Labor Day weekend event, located in the heart of Lexington, KY has something for everyone including rides & attractions for kids, and The Fame (Idol-style talent competition). Contact: Location: Quest Community Church Visit Website

QUESTAPALOOZA For its 5th Year Anniversary, Questapalooza (QPZA), the annual “Party for the City,” will return Sunday, September 5, 2010, and will be held at 410 Sporting Court. This year, QPZA is making a deliberate effort to expand its draw outside of Contemporary Christian Music with crossover band SWITCHFOOT headlining this year’s festival. Along with SWITCHFOOT, two artists will be making a return to QPZA this year. GROUP 1 CREW, who kicked off the festivities last year is coming back to open this year’s event. NEWSBOYS, with new front man Michael Tait (formerly of TAIT and dc TALK), will fill the middle slot. TAIT was the headliner for the very first QPZA in 2006. Through Tuesday, August 31, QPZA tickets are available at the unbelievably low price of $12. “In a time when ticket prices are increasing, we have drastically reduced our ticket prices, explained Assistant Pastor Justin McCarty. “QPZA has always been a great entertainment value, but now, it’s an incredible savings.” Tickets are available at Joseph Beth, Family Christian Stores, Lifeway Christian Stores, Kennedy Bookstore, CD Central and online at www.qpza.com. This year, we’re really pleased to be partnering with Compassion International,” McCarty said. “We’d also like to thank our sponsors for helping make this event possible. They include: Little Caesars, Bluegrass Orthopaedics & Hand Care, the Kentucky National Guard and Fazoli’s.” “The goal of QPZA has always been to let the city of Lexington and surrounding areas know they are loved, not just the Christians, but everyone,” McCarty said. “So we throw them a party every year. But it has to be a party people want to come to. And SWITCHFOOT is a band that people know.” This year, the winner of The Fame vocal talent competition will get to sing on Main Stage. SWITCHFOOT recently released their seventh album Hello Hurricane. Recorded with producer/bassist Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Rilo Kiley, Eminem, and Pink), this is SWITCHFOOT’s first album on Atlantic Records. In recent months, SWITCHFOOT has performed on “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” As for the other two bands, QPZA is treading some familiar ground. GROUP 1 CREW is back and bringing “their own unique way of doing their music, with a style that mimics that of BLACK EYED PEAS.” NEWSBOYS, typically a headlining band in their own right, with 25 years experience and 13 studio albums in the can, released a new album appropriately titled Born Again in July that debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200. The band received a new lease on life when guitarist Jody Davis returned to the band after a 5-year hiatus and Michael Tait (formerly of dc TALK and previous QPZA performer) joined the band as the new front man in March of 2009. “We didn’t think we would get the NEWSBOYS,” admits McCarty. “But we called them on the off chance that it might happen. Turns out, they were pretty excited to do it, but they agreed only on the condition that they be allowed to bring their entire set up and do a full show.” When asked about the rest of the festival, the rides, the fireworks, the funnel cake, McCarty said, “Everything is up for grabs. We really went back to the drawing board this year and tried re-imagining what QPZA could be like. But I’d be very sad if funnel cake wasn’t there this year.” For more information about the bands, festivities, and tickets, check out www.qpza.com. Contact: Justin McCarty 859-277-2014 Location: Quest Communith Church - 410 Sporting Court Visit Website

Tuesday September 7th -- [Back To Top]

FITNESS FOR LIFE BOOT CAMP EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY--Come join our boot camp class, it is a fun and challenging class to help you lose the weight and be healthier than ever! Call 351-5678 for more information! www.fitnessforlifelexington.com Contact: Chuck Corrente 859-351-5678 Time: 7-8PM Location: 2560 Palumbo Dr, Ste 140 Visit Website

Thursday September 9th -- [Back To Top]

Boomslang: A Celebration of Sound and Art Boomslang is a 3-day multi-venue in Lexington, Ky., featuring more than 40 bands and dozens of special events celebrating experimental music on an international scale and Lexington's own creative community. Gear up for 3 days of off-center music, film, literary events, and special performances. Contact: Anthony Taylor Location: Buster's Billiards and Backroom Visit Website

Faculty Duo Recital Heather Hunnicutt, soprano and Matthew Hoch, briton (guest artist from Shorter College), with Ben Harris, piano Contact: Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: John L. Hill Chapel Visit Website

FITNESS FOR LIFE BOOTCAMP EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY--Come join our boot camp class, it is a fun and challenging class to help you lose the weight and be healthier than ever! Call 351-5678 for more information! www.fitnessforlifelexington.com Contact: Chuck Corrente 859-351-5678 Time: 7-8PM Location: 2560 Palumbo Drive, Suite 140 Visit Website

Lexington Green Drinks Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you Contact: 646-379-0861 Time: 5:30 - 8:30pm Location: Atomic Cafe Visit Website

Lexington Speed Dating @ Baker's 360 TDP Events will be hosting our 3rd Speed Dating Event in Lexington at Baker’s 360 in the Chase Tower Building. The cost per ticket will be $25, Your admission price will include Hor D'oeuvres, 1 free drink ticket, discount on drinks, 5 minute dates, networking, great music. Contact: Tammy Duke Paull 270-308-0059 Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Location: Baker's 360 15th Fl Chase Tower Building Visit Website

Thursday Night Live Come to downtown Lexington's Cheapside Park for live music, food and fun! The Squirrels will be performing. Contact: Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Cheapside Park Visit Website

Friday September 10th -- [Back To Top]

All Things Equine Art Exhibit Stoner Creek Arts and Hopewell Museum present Creative Harvest: All Things Equine, art exhibit opening celebration with the artists, their families and friends, featuring finger foods, beverages and music by Ukiah. Contact: Betsy Kephart 859-227-6409 Time: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Hopewell Museum, 800 Pleasant St, Paris Visit Website

Broadway Live Presents: The Color Purple Contact: (859)-233-3535 Time: 8:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

George Straight & Reba McEntire Contact: 859-233-3535 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Rupp Arena Visit Website

George Strait & Reba McEntire Ticket Information: $80.50-$90.50. Contact: (859)-233-3535 Time: 7:00pm Location: Rupp Arena Visit Website

Gypsy Poetry Slam: Opening event of the Kentucky Women Writers Conference A spoken-word poetry competition with audience judging, featuring national slam champion Patricia Smith. Contact: Time: 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Location: Downtown Arts Center No Website

Lest We Forget Join the Patriot Day celebration, Lest We Forget, honoring military and 1st responders for food, dancing and fun. Everyone is welcome! We will remember the victims of September 11th and have special recognition of our 1st responders and veterans, past and present. Visit www.wrock.ws for details. Contact: Megin Morgan Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: The Thoroughbred Center Visit Website

Petra's Belly Dancing Show Join us Friday Sept 10th for our Belly Dancing Show at Petra Meditterranean Bar and Grill. Enjoy great food and entertainment.show starts at 8pm. draft beer special $.79 all day every day mon-sat for reservations call 859-272-0044 Contact: maysoon 859-272-0044 Time: 8pm Location: 116 Marketplace Drive Visit Website

Seafood Splash and Spirit Bash An evening of delicious seafood, open bars, live music, specialty drinks and a silent auction.$75/ticket. For info. go to http://www.cff.org/Chapters/kentucky/index.cfm?ID=14672&blnShowBack=True&idContentType=1353&Event=14672 or by calling 18005268126. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Contact: Melissa Chambers/Beth Denham 1-800-526-8126 Time: 7pm-12 Location: Rossi's Restaurant 1060 Chinoe Road Visit Website

Sixty Five Roses Seafood Splash and Spirit Bash Join us for an end of summer celebration of seafood, specialty drinks, open bar, silent and premiere auctions and live music! Friday, September 10th 7pm at Rossi's Restaurant, $75/person, $140/couple in advance. All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 1-800-526-8126 for information. Contact: Melissa Chambers/Beth Denham 1-800-526-8126 Time: 7pm Location: Rossi's Restaurant 1060 Chinoe Road No Website

The Art of Making Miracles 10th annual Makenna Foundation fundraising event to benefit Kentucky Children's Hospital. Dine Around Lexington with 15+ restaurateurs, best live and silent auction in town, music from Swing Street band. Held on the grounds of RE/MAX Creative Realty, Palumbo & Man O War. $60 in advance/$70 at event. Contact: Sheila David (859) 422-2010 Time: 6 p - 11 p Location: RE/MAX Creative Realty/Lexington, KY Visit Website

The Kentucky BASH Benefits Cardinal Hill Hospital. Join friends of Cardinal Hill and Fans of UK Football for a spirited evening including bourbon from Kentucky’s premier distillers, wine from some of Kentucky’s distinguished vineyards a sophisticated southern menu and live music!Guests Coach Joker and Leslie Phillips Contact: Marley Stiltner 254-5701 x5368 Time: 6:00 p.mm. Location: Donamire Farm Visit Website

Tunes in the Vines Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of FREE live music by local musicians, Great Shoes, an adult contemporary band. Check our website for information. Wine tasting and wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Beer is also available. For more information, please contact Equus Run Vineyard Contact: (859) 846-9463, 877-905-2675 Time: 3-5 pm Location: Equus Run Vineyards Visit Website

Saturday September 11th -- [Back To Top]

10th Annual Dog Paddle Dog swim event at Woodland Aquatic Center (Sorry, humans will not be allowed to swim.) The cost is $10 per dog with a limit of two people and $5 per person after the limit. All dogs must have proof of rabies vaccination. Proceeds benefit Lexington's dog parks! Contact: Merinda Tiffany Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Location: Woodland Aquatic Center, Lexington Visit Website

20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin 859.255.2951 Time: Sept 11-18 Location: More than 50 local retailers Visit Website

American Gem Expo & Jewelry Show Contact: Time: 10:00am- 5:00pm Location: Heritage Ballroom Visit Website

American Gem Expo & Jewerly Show Ticket Information: $4.00 - Good for both days. Children 12 & under - Free with paid ticket. Contact: Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Heritage Ballroom Visit Website

Bleu Plate Tours This fun culinary adventure is guided walking tour traversing through beautiful, historic downtown Lexington that stops at the city's best eateries. Sample food that made each an iconic staple in Lexington restaurants. Tours are every Saturday. Advanced tickets required. See website for information. Contact: Laura Mize 1-800-979-3370 (Ticketing agent, Zerve) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Broadway Live Presents: The Color Purple Contact: (859)-233-3535 Time: 2:00pm & 8:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Broadway Live Presents: The Color Purple Contact: 859-233-3535 Time: 2:00pm & 8:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Children's Home Annual Day Auction & BBQ Lunch Mark your calendars for a great day of Family Fun at The Kentucky United Methodist Homes for Children and Youth! Inspirational Program, Live and Silent Auction, Bake Sale, and complimentary Barbecue Lunch! Come out and enjoy music by Jimmy Dooley, Christian Singer/Songwriter/Producer Contact: Melinda Ryles-Smith 859.873.4481 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: 2050 Lexington Road, Versailles KY Visit Website

Cloth Diaper Sale Our popular cloth diaper consignment sale is back! Shop our consignment sale for great deals on used cloth diapers. We will be offering great deals on our current diaper stock, plus the opportunity to buy or sell pre-loved cloth diapers. Contact: Cerise Bouchard 859.335.5949 Time: 9:30 am Location: Mother Nurture, 2891 Richmond Road, #102, Lexington, KY 40509 Visit Website

Diane Ackerman: An Evening with the Best Selling Author, Poet & Naturalist An evening with the best selling author, poet & naturalist. Contact: Kentucky Women Writers Conference (859) 257-2874 Time: 8:00PM Location: Memoral Hall - University of Kentucky Visit Website

Fayette County 4-H Festival Go Green!! Bring the kids and find out what Fayette County 4-H has to offer. Games, information on clubs and activities, booths, inflatables, corn hole tournament, karaoke, food and more. This is a FREE event!! Contact: Fayette County Extension Office - Eric or Jennifer 859-257-5582 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Location: Agricultural Exposition Building - Masterson Station Park Visit Website

Hepcats Swing Dance & Ice Cream Social Come cut a rug with the Hepcats at this Saturday Night Swing Dance. Free swing dance lesson and complimentary refreshments, to include Ice Cream! Everyone is invited, single dancers welcome, no partner required. See www.luv2swingdance.com for all the details. Contact: Mike Richardson 859-420-2426 Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am Location: 1801 Alexandria Dr. (Arthur Murray Dance Studio) Visit Website

Jessamine Jamboree The Largest County Wide event in Jessamine County Food, Fun, Games, Music, Arts and Crafts & More Contact Ron Bishoff for Booth Information in the Habitat Coridor or RockFence Park... 859-881-1906 Contact: Ron Bishoff 859-881-1906 Time: All Day Location: Downtown NIcholasville Visit Website

Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater Come spend an evening with a Kentucky personality that is very good a keeping secrets. The Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater was created by Kentucky Magician John Shore to provide great magic and great food for people who want a little mystery in their evening. The event includes a fine meal from the chiefs of deSha’s. This show is great family fun with a touch of sophistication for the ardent magic lover. Seating for regularly scheduled shows begins at 6:00. Dinner and the show begin at 6:30. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly suggested. All seats $37.50. Recommended minimum age is 8. Call 859-225-0370 for tickets or visit www.LexArts.Tix.com . Contact: LexArts Box Office 859-536-6245 Time: Seating at 6pm, Show at 6 Location: deSha's of Lexington Visit Website

Kentucky Women Writers Conference Day 1 Kentucky Women Writers Conference, $150 for 2 days, $80 for 1 day, $25 student rate. Workshops, panel discussions, and readings. Contact: Time: 9:00AM -5:30PM Location: Lexington Public Library-Central Branch Visit Website

Keynote Reading for the Kentucky Women Writers Conference Diane Ackerman delivers keynote reading for the Kentucky Women Writers Conference, joined by Heather Sellers, followed by a book-signing. Contact: Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Memorial Hall No Website

Kid's Fest The City of Richmond would like to invite everyone to their 10th Annual Kid's Fest in conjunction with the Richmond Pottery Festival. This free event will include games, prizes, petting zoo with $3 pony rides and stage entertainment. Enjoyable for the whole family! So, come on out! Contact: Anna Chambers 859-623-8753 Time: 11am - 5pm Location: Irivne McDowell Park Visit Website

Sunday September 12th -- [Back To Top]

20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Visit Website

9th Annual Birdhouse Display & Benefit Auction Visit The Arboretum Sept. 3 - 12 to see this year's Birdhouse Display & Benefit Auction featuring over 110 unique and creative birdhouses. Most birdhouses are available for purchase through the silent auction. The display ends on Sept.12, 2-4 pm with a reception/closing of the silent auction. Contact: Dayna Baston 859-257-6955 Time: 2 - 4 pm Location: The Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive, Lexington KY Visit Website

American Gem Expo & Jewelry Show Ticket Information: $4.00 - Good for both days. Childen 12 & under - Free with paid ticket. Contact: Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Heritage Ballroom Visit Website

American Gem Expo & Jewelry Show Contact: Time: 10:00am- 4:00pm Location: Heritage Ballroom Visit Website

Broadway Live Presents: The Color Purple Contact: (859)-233-3535 Time: 2:00pm & 7:00pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Kentucky Women Writers Conference Day 2 On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11-12, there will be 6 small-group writing workshops, each with a maximum enrollment of 12 participants, meeting once on Saturday and once on Sunday. See our website for more information on registration, speakers, and events. $80 1 day, $25 student rate. Contact: Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Carnegie Center Visit Website

Legacy Trail Premiere Legacy Trail, a 12-mile paved trail that runs from downtown to the Kentucky Horse Park. Opens Sept. 12 @ 1:00. Features a giant athletic shoelace cutting set at 3:00 at the Coldstream Park Trailhead. 2nd Sunday bike ride begins @ 1:00 at Cheapside and follows the trail. Contact: Mary Hemlepp 859-219-1295 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: Coldstream Park, North Lexington YMCA and Iron Works across for the Horse Park Visit Website

Legacy Trail Premiere WHAT: The Legacy Trail is a 12-mile long paved walking, biking, interpretive trail and public art venue. The Trail begins in the East End of downtown Lexington, at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, and runs to the Kentucky Horse Park. Over eight miles of this trail are off-street – meaning no traffic to contend with - and are fully paved to accommodate every type of non-motorized user. The Trail is one of two community-identified projects to become Legacies of the World Equestrian Games; the other is the revitalization of the East End of Lexington. The Legacy Trail is the realization of the vision of the entire community and a community-wide celebration is in store! WHEN: Sunday, September 12, 2010 Events will start at 1:00 pm and last until dusk. The party will stretch the entire length of the Trail. ACTIVITIES: The Trail will offer individuals, families, and business and community groups the ability to get out, get healthy, experience the countryside, and visit with fellow citizens. We are welcoming all business, church and community organizations to “trail-gate” along the trail with picnic food and supplies. Pedicab service will be available at Coldstream Park, and Lextran buses will shuttle visitors between the Trailheads. There will be family friendly activities at the North Lexington Family YMCA. A dignitary-filled shoelace cutting will be held at 3:00 PM at Coldstream Park. A Second Sunday bike ride from downtown to the Kentucky Horse Park and back. Trail information booths and water will be conveniently located. Contact: Beth Willmott (859) 225-3343 Time: 1:00PM No Website

Lexington Reptile Expo Ticket Information: $4.50 Children 6 & under - Free Contact: Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Heritage Ballrooms Visit Website

Lexington Reptile Expo Contact: Time: 10:00am- 4:00pm Location: Heritage Ballroom Visit Website

The Neighborhood Series The Lexington Fashion Collaborative team is joining with WRFL to build fashion installations, on different Local First Lexington business. Each participating business will provide their team of artists and designers with waste materials from their stores; this will be the basis of each installation. Contact: sarah jane estes 859 319 1308 Time: 7:00pm Location: Land of Tomorrow gallery 527 E. Third st. Visit Website

USA Dance Beginner Dance Lessons Eight Sunday afternoons starting September 12th. 2 to 4 pm (includes practice time). Dances: Waltz, Swing, Rumba, and Cha Cha taught by professional instructor. $80 per person including admission to the October and November dances. Must register in advance at phone number. Contact: Jim Johns (859) 967-3976 Time: 8 Sundays 2-4pm Location: Arts Place, 161 N. Mill St., Lexington, (Downtown) Visit Website

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20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Time: September 11-18 Visit Website

ISBO.biz luncheon ISBO is a group of independent/small business owners meeting the second Monday of each month at the Chop House. Sept. 13 guest speaker is Bowe Hoy, interactive marketing consultant, www.coeah.com. Topic: Shifting Your Marketing to Where the Money Is.” Info/RSVP: kstamps@isbo.biz Contact: Kathie Stamps Time: noon to 1 p.m. Location: Chop House Restaurant, Richmond Rd. Visit Website

Learn to Swing Dance with the Hepcats Learn to swing dance with the Hepcats! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes offered. 6 week class series. No partner required, single dancers welcome. Let the Hepcats put the swing in your step! See www.Luv2SwingDance.com for all the details. Contact: Mike Richardson 859-420-2426 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Location: 124 N. Ashland Ave. (Adath Israel Temple, Multi-Purpose Room) Visit Website

Liberty Mutual Golf Invitational This event benefits Pat Smith Habitat for Humanity Endowment Fund. Various sponsorships available. Cost: $250 per player or $1,000 per team. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by lunch, a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m., and an awards ceremony and auction at 4:45 p.m. Contact: Brian Smith (859) 327-7015 Time: 9 a.m. Location: University Club of Kentucky Wildcat Golf Course Visit Website

OverpoWEr CANcer Survivorship Program. Tonight's topic: Nutrition and Physical Activity Contact: Victoria Meyer, RN 859-260-6413 Time: 7 pm Location: HealthwoRx Fitness and Wellness Center at Lexington Green Mall Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

UK Fine Arts Institute Classes & Workshops Thinking about taking an art class? Here’s your chance! The UK Department of Art’s Fine Arts Institute offers non-credit classes for adults in the evenings and on weekends in ceramics, woodworking, PhotoShop, digital photography, painting, watercolors, jewelry, metal working, and other areas. Contact: Jane Andrus 859.257.8151 Time: Evenings & Weekends Location: Fine Arts Building, Reynolds Building Visit Website

Tuesday September 14th -- [Back To Top]

20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Time: September 11-18 Visit Website

BAJA presents: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra The Bluegrass Area Jazz Association presents The Glenn Miller Orchestra, at the Lexington Opera House, Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30pm. Tickets are $25 through the Lexington Center Ticket Office at (859) 233-3535. Discounts are available to students, seniors, military, and groups. Contact: Tom Habermann 859-233-4567 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House No Website

Lexington Chapter of American Singles Golf Association Meeting Monthly Chapter Meeting. All single golfers welcome to attend! Contact: Lexi Calabrese 859-221-7300 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: The Chop House, Richmond Road, Lexington Visit Website

Massage for the Cure @ Massage Envy A one-day event. A lifetime of change. Join Massage Envy as they fight to beat breast cancer. One September 14th, Massage Evny is offering $49 massages and donating $15 per massage to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R). Limited appointments are available. Contact: 859-258-2200 Location: 2200 War Admiral Way (Hamburg) Visit Website

Women Leading Kentucky Fall Roundtable CEO and Executive Coach Kay Cannon and Women Leading Kentucky Co-Founder Janet Holloway will lead a timely discussion on challenges and lessons learned when making career changes. Contact: Janet Holloway 859-422-6395 Time: noon to 1:30 p.m. Location: banquet facilities above Sal’s Chophouse Visit Website

Wednesday September 15th -- [Back To Top]

20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Time: September 11-18 Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

Thursday September 16th -- [Back To Top]

20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Time: September 11-18 Visit Website

American Academy of Equine Arts juried show The American Academy of Equine Arts exhibition at the Arts & Cultural Center, Georgetown. Sept. 16, 5 - 8 pm, Art Walk. Sept. 17, gala reception, 7 - 9 pm. Sept. 18 collectors' reception, 4 - 6 pm. Through October 22. Other activities planned. Call 502-570-8366 for information. Contact: Barbara Strippelhoff 502-570-8366 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Water St., Georgetown Visit Website

Boomerang Adults & Home Consignment Event Features men's and women's clothing and accessories as well as anything you would find in your home, like furniture, decor, appliances, etc. Find incredible bargains, while updating your wardrobe and redecorating your home. 1209 E. New Circle Rd. across from Parkette, behind Motorvation. Contact: Laurel Cassidy 859-328-459 Time: 9am-7pm Location: 1209 E. New Circle Rd. Visit Website

Fall Brawl Live! MMA Fight Fall Brawl Live! MMA Fight Contact: 859-422-7867 Time: 7:30PM Location: Applebee's Park Visit Website

Free Seminar : Turn Back the Clock on Aging You'll learn how to reduce lines & wrinkles, tighten skin, remove sun damage, diminish acne scars, eliminate fat, and more!!! Fabulous door prizes! Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres!! 30% OFF Event Night only!! (some restrictions) RSVP- limited seating available. Call Now!!! Contact: Crystal 859.276.2556 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Cosmetic Surgery & Laser Center Visit Website

Lexington Rescue Mission 6th Annual Banquet $20.00 per person $35 per couple $200 table of Ten. Contact: Lexington Rescue Mission 859-381-9600 Time: 6:30-9:00 pm Location: Embassy Suites Visit Website

Portrait of a Horse: The Exquisite Equine Showcasing works from Georgetown College's art collections, this exhibition also celebrates selected regional artists who portray the horse as both exquisite individual and community icon. Contact: 502-863-8399 Time: Thursday, Sept. 5-8 p,m, Location: Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery Visit Website

Thursday Night Live Come to downtown Lexington's Cheapside Park for live music, food and fun! Kenny Owens & Fun With Jello will be performing. Contact: Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Cheapside Park Visit Website

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20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders 20% discounted shopping week for LexArts Card holders Receive a 20% discount with your LexArts Card at more than 50 retailers during September 11-18. Participating retailers include Bella Rose, LV Harkness, Mulberry & Lime, aj’s casuals, Worlds Apart, Good Scents, The Paperweight and many more. Visit LexArts’ website for a complete participant listing and information on how to get your LexArts Card. Additional card benefits include 10% annual discounts local restaurants and community arts events. Contact: Jill Gookin (859)-255-2951 Time: September 11-18 Visit Website

Boomerang Adults & Home Consignment Event Features men's and women's clothing and accessories as well as anything you would find in your home, like furniture, decor, appliances, etc. Find incredible bargains, while updating your wardrobe and redecorating your home. 1209 E. New Circle Rd. across from Parkette, behind Motorvation. Contact: Laurel Cassidy 859-327-8459 Time: 9am-7pm Location: 1209 E. New Circle Rd. Visit Website

Downtown Gallery Hop Sponsored by Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC, Gallery Hop is a cooperative effort amoung commercial galleries, nonprofit arts groups and private artists' studios. More that 30 sites are free and open to the public. Contact: Nathan Zammaron 859-255-2951 Time: 5 - 8 pm Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Incorporating a Human Rights Perspective into Social Service This workshop will introduce a human rights framework as outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and look at ways for social service providers to integrate it into their work. Contact: Isela Arras 502-209-5382 Time: 10 AM - 3 PM Location: KDVA Training Center, Frankfort, KY Visit Website

LAL @ Mayor’s Office for Gallery Hop: Visual Dialogue In a partnership with the Lyric Theatre, LAL presents a series of photographs by H.B. Elam which documents the creation of Lyric Theatre Community Quilt. The quilt, created by the Lexington community with led artist Sarah Campbell, will hang in the Lyric Theatre for grand re-opening this fall. Contact: LAL 859-254-7024 Time: 5p - 8p Location: LAL @ Mayor's Office Visit Website

Sept 17-19 Spoonbread Festival One of Berea's fun family weekend events, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Hot air balloons,live music, 5-K run,arts and crafts, car and motorcycle shows, carnival rides, a parade, and of course, delicious spoonbread. Contact: Berea Welcome Center 859-986-9760 Time: Fri 3-8 Sat 7-9 Sun 9-5 Location: Memorial Park Jefferson St Berea Visit Website

Sierra Leone's Refugee AllStars Concert Formed in a refugee camp during Sierra Leone's bloody civil war, musicians came together to form Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars'. After performing on 5 continents, performing on Oprah, and creating a documentary, the musicians are coming to Richmond. This concert is open and free to the public. Contact: Tammy Cornett 8596227294 Time: 7 pm Location: Brock Auditorium Visit Website

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Join us for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee play September 17-19, 25-26, and October 1-3. Contact: Woodford Theatre 859-873-0648 Time: 8:00 pm Location: Falling Springs Arts and Recreation Center Visit Website

University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Scholarship Scramble All proceeds benefit student scholarships. The event will begin at noon with lunch and registration followed by a shotgun start at 1:30. For further information regarding registration and sponsorship levels please visit the website link below. Thank you for your support! Contact: Allison Horseman (859) 218-0563 Time: 12:00 p.m. Location: University Club of Kentucky Visit Website

Woodford Humane Sniff 'n Mingle Be first to see and purchase Woodford Humane's fundraising 2011 Limited Editions Calendar, packed with stunning pet portraits. Appetizers by Bronte Bistro. Free to attend. Friendly dogs on leash welcome to sniff while you mingle with pet lovers. Start holiday shopping early & help homeless pets. Contact: Sandy Davis 859.873.5491 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Location: Lexington Green Visit Website

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"knock it out of the Park" is the 2010 fundraiser for JustFundKy. It is a picnic under the stars theme. Everyone will decorate their own table, bring their food and beverages and enjoy a night of music listening to the great dance band "Soul Explosion". check website for more info. Contact: John Roth (859) 619-2783 Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Applebee's Park Visit Website

ARTalk Engage with KY.7 Biennial jurors John Begley (Gallery Director and Coordinator of Critical and Curatorial Studies at the Hite Art Institute), Jason Franz (Executive Director & Chief Curator at Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center), Becky Alley (LAL Exhibitions & Programs Director). Contact: LAL 859-254-7024 Time: 3p Location: LAL @ Loudoun House Visit Website

Bleu Plate Tours This fun culinary adventure is guided walking tour traversing through beautiful, historic downtown Lexington that stops at the city's best eateries. Sample food that made each an iconic staple in Lexington restaurants. Tours are every Saturday. Advanced tickets required. See website for information. Contact: Laura Mize 1-800-979-3370 (Ticketing agent, Zerve) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Boomerang Adults & Home Consignment Event Features men's and women's clothing and accessories as well as anything you would find in your home, like furniture, decor, appliances, etc. Find incredible bargains, while updating your wardrobe and redecorating your home. 1209 E. New Circle Rd. across from Parkette, behind Motorvation. Contact: Laurel Cassidy 859-327-8459 Time: 9am-7pm Location: 1209 E. New Circle Rd. Visit Website

Concerts at the Vineyard Featuring Scandalous, a Motown/ R&B group. Gates open at 4 pm. Wine tasting ($2) 4-6:30 pm. Dinner 5:30-7:30. Concert 7-9 pm. Wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Beer is also available. Tickets include dinner buffet. Cost: $24.50 + taxes & fees ( Contact: (859) 846-9463, 877-905-2675 Time: 4-9 pm Location: Equus Run Vineyards Visit Website

Double "S" Stampede 5K 5K run over a cross country course in Georgetown, KY at the old Double Stink Farm at intersections of 460 and 922. Unique long sleeve T-shirts to participants. Medals to top three in age categories; trophies to overall winners. Contact: Todd Reinhart 502-570-9787 Time: 8 AM Location: Old Double Stink Farm in Georgetown, KY, at intersection of 460 and 922 Visit Website

Health Fair Free Health Fair for people in need. Health professionals will provide sugar and cholesterol tests and provide health related information. Visit www.biacs.org for more information Contact: Subbarao Bondada 859-323-4705 Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: Lexington Fayette County Health Dept, 650 NewTown Pike, Lexington, KY Visit Website

Henry Clay HS 20th Reunion (Class of '90) * Event - 20th Reunion Party * Date- September 18, 2010 * Time- 7:30 p.m. to Midnight * Location- The Hyatt, Lexington, KY. * Activities- Get ready to cut loose. Leave the kiddos at home and come enjoy an evening of fun with classmates. * Attire- Casual, fun attire! Contact: Heather Ley 859-983-0922 Time: 7:30 p.m. to Midnight Location: Hyatt Regency, Lexington Visit Website

Hepcats Swing Dance, and Ice Cream Social! Come cut a rug with the Hepcats at this Saturday Night Swing Dance, and Ice Cream Social! Everyone is invited, single dancers welcome, no partner required. See www.luv2swingdance.com for all the details. Contact: Mike Richardson 859-420-2426 Time: 8:00 pm -12:00 am Location: 1801 Alexandria Dr. (Arthur Murray Dance Studio) Visit Website

Hoofbeats and Heartbeats at Joseph-Beth Booksellers Horse stories and art activities for the kids. FREE Contact: 859-257-5716 Time: 11am Location: Joseph-Beth Booksellers Visit Website

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes The JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes is being held at Masterson Station Park on September 18. Registration opens at 8:30 and the Walk begins at 10am. This fun event is for the entire family to enjoy. If you raise $100, you will receive a free t-shirt. Contact: Linda Fernandez 866-485-9397 Time: 8:30 registration opens Location: Masterson Station Park Visit Website

Jon Carloftis Garden Tour Exclusive luxury bus tour of Louisville and Frankfort gardens benefiting the Woodford Humane Society. 9am-5pm includes the Gov. Mansion in Frankfort, Yew Dell Gardens, Brown & Wilson Farm, 21C hotel, Sissy Nash Farm, Jenkins Penthouse. Gourmet lunch by South Van Events. Tickets $150 each- a few left Contact: Woodford Humane Society 859-873-5491 Time: 9am -5pm Location: Meet at the Versailles McDonalds lot Visit Website

Kenny Woods Gun & Knife Show Ticket Information: $10.00 Children Ages 6-12: $3.00 Children 6 & Under: Free with paid admission Contact: Time: Heritage Hall West Location: 9:00am - 5:00pm No Website

Kenny Woods Gun & Knife Show Contact: Time: 9:00am- 5:00pm Location: Heritage Hall West No Website

Moon Festival 2010 Moon Festival Celebration 2010 will be held from 4:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010. Features Mooncakes, live entertainment, and kids activities. Organizers are The Chinese American Association and the new UK Confucius Institute. Go to www.kycaa.org for more details. Contact: Changzheng Wang 859 224-8072 Time: 4;00pm-8:00pm, Sept. 18 Location: Moondance Amphitheater in Beaumont Centre Circle Visit Website

National Gymnastics Day Come join us at AmeriSport Gymnastics to celebrate National Gymnastics Day! The goal is to build awareness of gymnastics and encourage more children to live a healthy lifestyle! We will have food, free play, raffle prizes, contests, games, a team exhibition, and lots of fun! Contact: Kalli Turner 859-255-5231 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: AmeriSport Gymnastics Visit Website

Pride of the Bluegrass Men's 7 Man Screen Flag Football Tournament The Pride of the Bluegrass Flag Football Tournament will be held on September 18, 2010 at Garrad City Park, in Paris, Ky. There is a $150 entry fee for a 15 man team. To register go to www.prideofthebluegrass.yolasite.com Contact: DeLloyd Smith Time: TBA Location: Garrad City Park, Paris, Ky. Visit Website

R.E. Otherson Blues In the fine dining atmosphere of Giuseppe's lounge, R.E. Otherson renders powerfully unique and personal interpretations of Blues and R&B classics and originals Contact: R.E. Otherson (859)368-8898 Time: 7:00pm to closing Location: Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano No Website

Songwriter's Night With Shelly Rann Songwriter's Night show number 4 with Shelly Rann & Bo Allen Contact: 859-554-5400 859-554-5400 Time: 8pm Location: The Racquet Club Ballroom Visit Website

Superlative Coffee Roasters Grand Opening Sip and Savor Saturday Event featuring coffee tastings, coffee talk, and fresh roasting. Superlative Coffee Roasters is a craft roaster focusing on organic and fair trade Arabica coffee beans that are freshly roasted. We believe that every cup of coffee should be a great cup of coffee! Contact: Jenny Super - Owner. Craft Roaster 859.252.5000 Time: 8am - 2pm Location: 116 Mechandic Street (bewteen N. Limestone & N. Upper), downtown Lexington Visit Website

Volley 4 Hope A co-rec volleyball tournament is being organized to benefit breast cancer eradication efforts through Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Teams can e-mail trisha@lexcentral.com and registration forms will be sent directly to you. Contact: Trisha Huffman 859-278-2331 Time: all day tournament Location: Anchor Baptist, Central Baptist and Crestwood Christian Church Visit Website

Women's Prayer Brunch "A Beautiful Woman in Christ" Prayer Brunch On Saturday, September 18th, we will celebrate our many varied relationships and how they affect our roles in God’s church. Ms. Joy Harris, author and well-renowned public speaker, will be our guest for the event. Proverbs 30:31 Contact: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. 859-255-8148 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., 437 Ferguson Street, Lexington Visit Website

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Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. All Memory Walk donations benefit the Alzheimer's Association, the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Contact: Heather Arrasmith 859-219-2017 Time: 1:30 reg/2:30 walk begins Location: Masterston Station Park Visit Website

Boomerang Adults & Home Consignment Event Features men's and women's clothing and accessories as well as anything you would find in your home, like furniture, decor, appliances, etc. Find incredible bargains, while updating your wardrobe and redecorating your home. 1209 E. New Circle Rd. across from Parkette, behind Motorvation. Contact: Laurel Cassidy 859-327-8459 Time: Noon-6pm Location: 1209 E. New Circle Rd. Visit Website

Kenny Woods Gun & Knife Show Ticket Information: $10.00 Children Ages 6-12: $3.00 Children Under 6: Free with paid admission. Contact: Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Location: Heritage Hall West No Website

Kenny Woods Gun & Knife Show Contact: Time: 9:00am- 4:00pm Location: Heritage Hall West No Website

Sierra Leones Refugee All Star Concert Free and Open to the public These musicians may have been thrown together by brutal circumstances, but they have made something uplifting and beautiful. They have built a bridge between the best contemporary African music and the inspirational reggae of Bob Marley Contact: tammy.cornett@eku.edu 859-622-7294 Time: 7:00pm Location: Brock Auditorium at EKU Visit Website

The CASA 10K Run for Kids' Sake A competitive run on a rolling measured course. Awards in all age categories. Walkers welcome! All proceeds benefit advocacy services for abused/neglected children Contact: Debra King 859.338.2661 Time: 8:00 am Location: Coldstream Park. Newtown Pike Lexington Ky Visit Website

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L3 Communications Wounded Warrior Celebrity Golf Tournament Dinner, Entertainment & Charity Auction presented by BMAC. Proceeds benefit OEF/OIF Living Memorial for Kentuckians KIA since 9/11/01, Warrior Transition Units at Ft. Campbell/Ft. Knox and LEX VA Medical Center OEF/OIF Program. $100/golfer or $400/team. Dinner following at 6:30p, $25/non-golfer. Contact: Bluegrass Military Affairs Coaltion 859-245-1100 Time: 11:30 am Location: Connemara Golf Course Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

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A Night With Kentucky Poets We are proud to host Susan Richards, Jane Vance and Frank X. Walker, featured literary artists, presenting works focused on the horse in KY. Doors open at 6:30. Coffee by Lock&Key, Georgetown, and pastries by Magnolia Inn, Georgetown. Free with suggested donation. R.S.V.P. by September 17. Contact: Shayna Shia 859-255-6653 Time: 6:30-9 Location: Headley-Whitney Museum Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Little Feat Ticket Information: $35.00-$43.00. Contact: (859)-233-3535 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Little Feat Contact: 859-233-3535 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Come String Along: A Bead Swap This workshop is open to everyone ages 15+. Each participant will then receive a collection of unique beads, one from each of the partakers present on the day of the swap. The Museum will provide supplies such as cord and clasps to turn your beads into fabulous jewelry. Contact: Shayna Shia 859-255-6653 Time: 6-8pm Location: Headley-Whitney Museum Visit Website

Thursday Night Live Come to downtown Lexington's Cheapside Park for live music, food and fun! Brother Barrett & The Barrows will be performing. Contact: Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Location: Cheapside Park Visit Website

VIP party with founder Blake Mallen Body By Vi Visalus 90 day challenge Launch Party with Founder Blake Mallen. Try shakes, network and hear Blake speak on topics like transforming your health, life and leadership. Contact: Hazen Christensen Time: 7.00pm Location: Crowne Plaza/ Campbell House 1375 South Broadway Lexington, Ky 40504 Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys: Friday 9:15 to 10:45pm Ralph Stanley is one of the last living founders of a distinctly American art form, which blends rural-based lyrics with fluid, jazz-like instrumental improvisations. He has won numerous Grammy Awards and was presented with the prestigious National Medal of Arts. Perhaps most impressively, Stanley has recorded over 170 albums and was famously featured on the multi-platinum soundtrack to the Coen Brothers film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? Contact: Christ the King (859) 268-2861 Time: 9:15-10:45pm Location: Christ the King Oktoberfest Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Wynonna Judd Wynonna Judd knows a thing or two about climbing a mountain. On her 7th studio album, Sing: Chapter 1, she celebrates 25 years of her epic journey by giving us a garden-seat glimpse of those extraordinary influences and the songs that inspired her. Wynonna’s first studio album in six years, Sing pays homage to 11 country, rock, blues and soul-baring standards originated by legendary artists that have formed the unique soundtrack to her own life. The brand new song, “Sing,” written by Rodney Crowell rounds out the album, which has critics already standing up to take notice: 'If you want to hear a singer's singer,' raves the All Music Guide, 'One who can move you to the core of your being – Wynonna Judd’s deeply moving, authentic Sing: Chapter1 is a fine place to begin, This may be her finest hour.' “All my musical chapters are here,” says Wynonna, with her trademark enthusiasm. “Every genre. These are the songs that have moved me ever since I was a little girl. These are the songs I have turned to for comfort and insight at every point of my life.” Contact: (606) 324-3175 Time: 8:00pm Location: Paramount Arts Center (Ashland, KY) Visit Website

Christ The King Oktoberfest • Friday, September 24, 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. • Everyone is welcome. Admission is FREE! Attractions • Great German food & beverages • A $50 raffle ticket buys you a chance to win your choice of a new 2011 Toyota CAMRY, a new 2011 Toyota PRIUS, a new 2011 Toyota RAV-4 or $25,000 CASH • Adult Crafts will be back this year • Blackjack and Bingo • Rides, Kids Crafts and Games will keep the younger crowd occupied • “Take a Chance” will have great items and services Attic Treasures – One Week Before Oktoberfest • Early Bird Sale (Ticketed Entrance): Thursday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – TICKETED ADMISSION: $20 • Friday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Entertainment Friday, September 24 • Johnson Brothers Band 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lexington's finest Classic Rock band • Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys 9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass Saturday, September 25 • Don Rigsby, Phil Leadbetter, & Richard Bennett 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eclectic acoustic music from true master musicians • Sour Mashers Jug Band 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Featuring members of Born Cross Eyed, Clack Mountain String Band, & Tula • Johnson Brothers 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lexington's finest Classic Rock band • Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band 9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass Contact: Larry Chiles (859) 299-6999 Time: 4:00pm-11:00pm Location: Grounds of Christ the King School & Cathedral Center Visit Website

Fifth Third Bank 4th Friday Get a closer look at KY.7 Biennial during Fifth Third 4th Friday. Enjoy light snacks and beverages (thanks to Kentucky Eagle Inc, KY Ale and Pepsi) and listen to live music from Lipstick Pistol. Also Illustration Station by Creator’s Co-Op. Contact: LAL 859-254-7024 Time: 6p-9p Location: LAL @ Loudoun House Visit Website

OKTOBERFEST Get ready to have a wonderful time at this year's CHRIST THE KING OKTOBERFEST! The area goes crazy for the sights, sounds, tastes and fun of this annual event. A great time for the entire family, CTKO OKTOBERFEST has something for everyone: Music, rides, games, food and so much more. Enjoy music from Lexington' finest Classic Rock band, Johnson Brothers Band from 6:00pm-8:pm as well as Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass by Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys from 9:15-10:45pm. Contact: Larry Chiles (859) 299-6999 Time: 4:00pm- 11:00pm Location: Christ the King school and cathedral center (chevy chase) No Website

Randy Travis, LeAnn Rimes & Craig Morgan Randy Travis, LeAnn Rimes & Craig Morgan, LIVE at Applebee's Park! Contact: 859-422-7867 Location: Applebee's Park Visit Website

The Georgetown Equine Expo The Equine Expo is coming to Georgetown, KY! Over 200 national and international equine vendors.Seventeen days of seminars, nightly entertainment, and exhibitions! Admittance to the Expo is free and more than 800 parking spaces are available on site (through Oct.10). Contact: Summer Frost (859) 433-2628 Time: 12pm to 9pm daily Location: Factory Stores of America Outlet Mall, Georgetown Visit Website

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2010 International Equestrian Festival Contact: Time: 1:00pm- 9:00pm Location: Lexington Convention Center Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band Grammy-award winner and five-time Grammy nominee, Peter Rowan is a bluegrass singer-songwriter with a career spanning over five decades. From his early years playing under the tutelage of bluegrass patriarch Bill Monroe, and following his stint in Old & In the Way with Jerry Garcia and subsequent breakout as both a solo performer and bandleader, Rowan has built a devoted, international fan base through his continuous stream of original recordings, collaborative projects, and constant touring. Born in Wayland, Massachusetts to a musical family, Rowan first learned to play guitar from his uncle. He spent his teenage years absorbing the sights and sounds of the Boston music scene, playing bluegrass at the Hillbilly Ranch and discovering folk and blues across the Charles River at the legendary Club 47 on Mt. Auburn Street in Cambridge. "I could sit in with the Lilly Brothers at the Hillbilly Ranch and then catch the MTA and be in time for Joan Baez's last set at the Club 47. Bluegrass appealed to me. It was callin' me—the harmonies, that high and lonesome calling-sound. Don Stover had played banjo with Bill Monroe, fiddler Tex Logan too, before they joined the Lillys. Mandolinist Joe Val taught me all the Blue Sky Boys and the Louvin Brothers songs. I would play a "sock-hop" with my rockin' group, The Cupids, and then make a beeline for the clubs. Sonny Terry and Brownie Magee, Josh White, Muddy Waters- they all came to town! " Contact: Christ the King (859) 268-2861 Time: 6:00pm Location: Christ the King Oktoberfest Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: The Temptations For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. “The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling,” says one industry report. “The outpouring of affection for this super-group has never been greater”. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, many of which...”My Girl,” for instance...attained immortality. “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby;,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain”...the hits kept coming. Contact: (502) 352-7469 Time: 8:00pm Location: Grand Theatre (Frankfort, KY) Visit Website

Andrew Peterson Concert This concert is part of our annual World Impact Conference and is completely FREE to the community! Come early for the best seats. 483 West Reynolds Rd Lexington KY, 40503 AABC is located right across the street from Lexington Christian Academy. Contact: Nate BeVier 859 266 4341 Time: 7:00 Location: Ashland Ave. Baptist Church Visit Website

Athens School House Antique Show - FALL EXTRAVAGANZA The Tradition Continues now in our 24th Year, at the historic, Athens-Boonesboro School, conveniently accessed off I-75 at Exit 104 (then, 1 mile East). Athens Schoolhouse Antique Shows feature thousands of square feet of antiques and collectibles under one roof. Parking is free and Admission is just $2 for all 3 days and Children under 12 are Free. The Fall Extravaganza will be held from September 25-October 10. Our Show hours are: Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-5 Sunday Noon-5 www.antiqueskentucky.com Contact: Location: Athens-Boonesboro School Visit Website

Benson Creek Cleanup Join Bluegrass PRIDE, Frankfort Sewer Department and the Kentucky Division of Water as we clean up Benson Creek on National Public Lands Day! Music, refreshments, giveaways and children’s activities will be provided throughout the morning. Contact: Lauren Bennett 859-266-1572 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Benson Creek Boat Ramp, Benson Valley Road, Frankfort Visit Website

Blessid Union of Souls Star 103-7 Presents Blessid Union of Souls at the Frankfort Convention Center. Advance tickets are $20 and available online at Star1037.Com Day of show tickets will be available starting at 6 PM at the Convention Center for $25.00.Cash Only Day of Show. Contact: JC Burton 502-875-1130 Time: 8:00 Location: Frankfort Convention Center Visit Website

Bleu Plate Tours This fun culinary adventure is guided walking tour traversing through beautiful, historic downtown Lexington that stops at the city's best eateries. Sample food that made each an iconic staple in Lexington restaurants. Tours are every Saturday. Advanced tickets required. See website for information. Contact: Laura Mize 1-800-979-3370 (Ticketing agent, Zerve) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays Location: Downtown Lexington Visit Website

Bluegrass PRIDE Rain Barrel Workshop Bluegrass PRIDE will host a workshop to teach participants how to construct and install a 55-gallon rain barrel. Space is limited to 20 people and the cost is $40. Call 859-266-1572 to register. Contact: Michelle Patterson 859-266-1572 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Bluegrass PRIDE, 3120 Pimlico Pkwy, Suite 126, Lexington Visit Website

Christ the King Oktoberfest • Friday, September 24, 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 25, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. • Everyone is welcome. Admission is FREE! Attractions • Great German food & beverages • A $50 raffle ticket buys you a chance to win your choice of a new 2011 Toyota CAMRY, a new 2011 Toyota PRIUS, a new 2011 Toyota RAV-4 or $25,000 CASH • Adult Crafts will be back this year • Blackjack and Bingo • Rides, Kids Crafts and Games will keep the younger crowd occupied • “Take a Chance” will have great items and services Attic Treasures – One Week Before Oktoberfest • Early Bird Sale (Ticketed Entrance): Thursday, September 16, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – TICKETED ADMISSION: $20 • Friday, September 17, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Saturday, September 18, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Sunday, September 19, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Entertainment Friday, September 24 • Johnson Brothers Band 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lexington's finest Classic Rock band • Ralph Stanley & Clinch Mountain Boys 9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass Saturday, September 25 • Don Rigsby, Phil Leadbetter, & Richard Bennett 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Eclectic acoustic music from true master musicians • Sour Mashers Jug Band 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Featuring members of Born Cross Eyed, Clack Mountain String Band, & Tula • Johnson Brothers 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lexington's finest Classic Rock band • Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band 9:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Grammy Award-winning Bluegrass Contact: Larry Chiles (859) 299-6999 Time: 11:00am-11:00pm Location: Grounds of Christ the King School & Cathedral Center Visit Website

Lex Jam II Free Event Open to the Public. Contact: Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm Location: The Shops No Website

Lex Jam II Free event open to the public Contact: Time: 1:00pm- 5:00pm Location: The Shops at Victorian Square No Website

OKTOBERFEST Get ready to have a wonderful time at this year's CHRIST THE KING OKTOBERFEST! The area goes crazy for the sights, sounds, tastes and fun of this annual event. A great time for the entire family, CTKO OKTOBERFEST has something for everyone: Music, rides, games, food and so much more. Enjoy music from Don Rigsby, Phil Leadbetter & Richard Bennett, the Sour Mash Jug Band, the Johnson Brothers, and the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band Contact: Larry Chiles 859-299-6999 Time: 11:00am-11:00pm Location: Christ the King school and cathedral center (chevy chase) No Website

R.E. Otherson Blues In the fine dining atmosphere of Giuseppe's lounge, R.E. Otherson renders powerfully unique and personal interpretations of Blues and R&B classics and originals Contact: R.E. Otherson (859)368-8898 Time: 7:00pm to closing Location: Giuseppe's Ristorante Italiano No Website

Sophie's Stroll This walk benefits Sophie Gives Back, which funds a meal program for the Kentucky Children's Hospital's NICU families. Contact: Mary Katherine Routt (859) 509-3629 Time: Registration 9, Walk 10 Location: Sophie's Playground at Breckinridge Elementary No Website

Tunes in the Vines Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of FREE live music by local musicians, Jon Curtis and Lauren Mink, pop rock artists. Check our website for information. Wine tasting and wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Beer is also available. For more information, please contact Equus Contact: (859) 846-9463, 877-905-2675 Time: 3-5 pm Location: Equus Run Vineyards Visit Website

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11th Annual East Jessamine HS Baseball Golf Scramble Registration: 12:00pm. Tee Time: 1:00pm. Prizes for 1st and 2nd, longest drive, closest to the pin and door prizes. Food served following scramble Contact: Susan Lindsay 859-338-8357 Time: 12:00 Location: High Point Golf Course Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Gary Allen “I ain’t really happy,” sings Gary Allan on “Get Off on the Pain,” the down-home masterstroke that begins and provides the name for his new MCA Nashville collection, “until the sky starts driving rain.” Unhesitatingly frank, mercilessly guitar-crazed, it’s the rocked-out country confession of a smart guy drawn to what the rest of the world calls wrong roads and long shots, or complains of as aching bones and stubbornness, or — as Allan sings in a spectacular stretch of drawn-out soulful vowels — underestimates as dark horses. And as the California-born superstar releases his eighth studio album, it’s about the most Gary Allan piece anyone could imagine. “That’s, like, very autobiographical,” Allan understates, talking about the song. “I feel like I’m living that right now. It’s got a lot of life in there for me: It represents the relentless quality of life on the road. You’ll never hear me singing about tractors or farms, just because I don’t know anything about that stuff. Wrong roads and dark horses I know about. Still, I think the pain can get to be some kind of a positive for me because it connects to everything I’ve ever dreamed of. While it’s relentless, it’s confirmation of the actual existence of this big musical drama, the result of the dream.” That dream, for Allan, was to become exactly what he has become over the course of a lifetime in the field: a singer and songwriter forever cognizant of country music’s rough and storied past yet never wholly enslaved by its stylistic or social traditions. As a teenager performing in California, he skipped the bars that didn’t want to hear him play George Jones music; as a Nashville artist, he never worried about rocking things out or missing an awards-show red carpet. “It’s almost become a challenge to get into this town. But I’m also really comfortable with where I am, being slightly on the outside.” Allan always has developed and continued to refine his own tattooed power and finesse. Gary Allan Website Where and When: Morehead State University Academic Athletic Center September 26, 7:00 PM Morehead, KY 606-783-2386 $34-$44 Contact: (606) 783-2386 Time: 7:00pm Location: Morehead State University Academic Athletic Center Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Jason Mraz The popularity of Mraz’s latest album “We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.” was jump-started by the single “I’m Yours” and has enjoyed international acclaim ever since its release. His pop roots remain but have given way to a more inspired, mature sound in recent recordings. Mraz states that his new album was inspired by “moments of self-realization, self-empowerment and self-improvement.” Contact: (800) 745-3000 Time: 7:00pm Location: Regional Special Events Center (Murray, KY) Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: The Temptations For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. “The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling,” says one industry report. “The outpouring of affection for this super-group has never been greater”. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, many of which...”My Girl,” for instance...attained immortality. “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby;,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain”...the hits kept coming. Contact: 502-352-7469 Time: 8:00pm Location: Grand Theatre (Frankfort, KY) Visit Website

Hoofbeats and Heartbeats: The Rhythm of America's Music A musical performance by UK Opera's Young Artists. FREE Contact: 859-257-5716 Time: 2pm Location: The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky` Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: The American Spiritual Ensemble The American Spiritual Ensemble was founded by Everett McCorvey in 1995. The mission of the American Spiritual Ensemble is to keep the American Negro Spiritual alive. Its members have sung in theaters and opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and abroad in Italy, Germany, Britain, Scotland, Spain and Japan. The repertoire of the American Spiritual Ensemble ranges from opera to spirituals to Broadway. The members of the American Spiritual Ensemble are soloists in their own right and the vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals, jazz and Broadway numbers highlighting the Black experience. Everett McCorvey, founder and director, is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He received his degrees from the University of Alabama, including a Doctorate of Musical Arts. As a tenor soloist, Dr. McCorvey has performed in major centers around the world including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, Radio City Music Hall in New York and in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, Hungary, Poland and the Czech and Slovak Republics. During the summers, Dr. McCorvey is on the artist faculty of the American Institute of Musical Study (AIMS) in Graz, Austria and the Intermezzo Opera Program in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. McCorvey holds an Endowed Chair in Opera Studies and is Director of Opera at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. McCorvey was recently announced as the Executive Producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games to be held in Lexington, Kentucky in September of 2010. The Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games will be the largest equestrian event to ever be held in the United States. Contact: (859) 225-0370 Time: 7:30pm Location: First Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY) Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra with Maestro Gustavo Dudamel There is perhaps no other musical ensemble more consistently and closely associated with the history and tradition of European classical music than the Vienna Philharmonic. In the course of its over 160 year history, the musicians of this most prominent orchestra of the capital city of music have been an integral part of a musical epoch which due to an abundance of uniquely gifted composers and interpreters must certainly be regarded as unique. The orchestra's close association with this rich musical history is best illustrated by the statements of countless pre-eminent musical personalities of the past. Richard Wagner described the orchestra as being one of the most outstanding in the world; Anton Bruckner called it "the most superior musical association"; Johannes Brahms counted himself as a "friend and admirer"; Gustav Mahler claimed to be joined together through "the bonds of musical art"; and Richard Strauss summarized these sentiments by saying: "All praise of the Vienna Philharmonic reveals itself as understatement." Contact: 1-877-448-7469 Time: 8:00pm Location: Centre College's Norton Center for the Arts Visit Website

Bluegrass Waggin' Wines Please join LHS at Bluegrass Waggin’ Wines. This fundraiser will be a local wine tasting including wineries and vineyards all across Kentucky. The festivities will be held at Buster’s Billiards and Backroom on Monday, September 27th from 7:30-10pm (during the opening week of the WEG). Contact: Alisa Oerther 859-233-0044 x 231 Time: 7:30-10pm Location: Buster's on Manchester Street Visit Website

Gustafer Yellowgold's Top Of The Sock Tour “The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” - The New York Times Gustafer Yellowgold concerts are a one-of-a-kind blend of live music and moving image, projected in vivid color onto a large screen.  The minimally animated illustrations are accompanied by illustrators/songwriters Contact: 859-276-0494 Time: 6:30pm Location: The Morris Book Shop 408 Southland Drive, Lexington Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Chubby Checker Ernest Evans was born in Spring Gulley, South Carolina, but grew up in South Philadelphia, where he lived with his parents and two brothers. When he was a small boy, his mother took him to see Sugar Child Robinson, a child piano prodigy and also the famous country singer Ernest Tubb. Young Evans was so impressed, that he vowed to someday enter show business and took his first step toward that goal by forming a street corner harmony group when he was only 11 years old. By the time he entered high school, Ernest had learned to play the piano a little at Settlement Music School and could do a number of vocal impressions. He also went to South Philadelphia High School with his friend Fabian Forte, who would have show business success of his own. He entertained classmates whenever he could. After school, Chubby would sing and crack jokes at his various jobs including Fresh Farm Poultry on 9th Street and at the Produce Market. It was Ernest's boss at the Produce Market, Tony A., who gave Ernest the nickname "Chubby". The storeowner of Fresh Farm Poultry, Henry Colt, was so impressed, he began showing off his employee to his customers through a loud speaker. Henry and his friend Kal-Mann arranged for young Chubby to do a private recording for Dick Clark. A Yuletide novelty tune called, "Jingle Bells" on which Chubby did several impressions of top recording stars, was cut. Dick Clark sent it out as a Christmas greeting to all of his friends and associates in the music business. Cameo-Parkway liked it so much that they wrote a song called "The Class" and it became Chubby's first hit in early 1959. In June of 1959, Chubby recorded "The Twist". Bernie Lowe, president of Cameo Parkway records was not initially impressed with Chubby's recording and felt it may be a "B" side at best. However, Chubby felt "The Twist" was something special and worked hard promoting the record by undertaking non-stop rounds of TV dates, interviews and live performances. Fourteen months later, in the summer of 1960, "The Twist" was a hit. "The Twist" was not only the #1 song but it introduced the concept of "dancing apart to the beat". Over the next few years, endless songs incorporating "The Twist" into its name sprang up such as "Peppermint Twist", "Twist and Shout" and "Twistin' the Night Away". In addition, each new song brought a new dance involving "dancing apart to the beat" such as "The Jerk", "The Hully Gully", "The Boogaloo" and "The Shake". At the forefront was Chubby with "The Fly", "The Pony" and "The Hucklebuck". Contact: 1-859-231-7924 Time: 7:30pm Location: Kentucky Theater Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Tim Brumfield Tim Brumfield served as Cathedral Organist at The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City from 2002-2009. As organist at the world’s largest gothic Cathedral, he performed with such renowned artists as pianist Dave Brubeck, drummer Max Roach, and legendary folk singer Judy Collins, among others. He has been featured on National Public Radio and toured with the Cathedral Choristers performing in Washington DC, New Jersey and on tour throughout England with performances at famed Salisbury and St. Paul’s Cathedral. He is considered one of the world's finest organ improvisers, tours regularly as a solo organist and pianist, and is often asked to lecture on the art of improvisation. He has been a member of the Grammy award winning Paul Winter Consort since 1998 and has toured Europe performing in Denmark, Italy and in France at the world famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Tim can be heard on Heartscapes Records and is managed by Brumfield & Associates, www.brumfieldassociates.com. Contact: 859-225-0370 Time: 2:00pm Location: First Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY) Visit Website

Born and Bred: A Night of Poetry with the Affrilachian Poets and the Holler Poets Series Don’t miss the opportunity to witness two of the Commonwealth’s most treasured literary forces, as they perform together for the first time. Event is emceed by Eric Sutherland and Bianca Spriggs. Contact: (859) 254-4175 Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning No Website

Go Red For Women Golf Tournament American Heart Association's Ladies Only Golf Tournament. Registration: 11 am Lunch (provided): 12 Noon Tee-off: 1 pm Contact: Jill Marion 859.887.6711 Time: 11:00am Location: Keene Run Golf Club- 5600 Harrodsburg Road Nicholasville, KY 40356 Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: The American Spiritual Ensemble The American Spiritual Ensemble was founded by Everett McCorvey in 1995. The mission of the American Spiritual Ensemble is to keep the American Negro Spiritual alive. Its members have sung in theaters and opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and abroad in Italy, Germany, Britain, Scotland, Spain and Japan. The repertoire of the American Spiritual Ensemble ranges from opera to spirituals to Broadway. The members of the American Spiritual Ensemble are soloists in their own right and the vocalists have thrilled audiences around the world with their dynamic renditions of classic spirituals, jazz and Broadway numbers highlighting the Black experience. Everett McCorvey, founder and director, is a native of Montgomery, Alabama. He received his degrees from the University of Alabama, including a Doctorate of Musical Arts. As a tenor soloist, Dr. McCorvey has performed in major centers around the world including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Opera in New York, Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, Radio City Music Hall in New York and in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, China, Hungary, Poland and the Czech and Slovak Republics. During the summers, Dr. McCorvey is on the artist faculty of the American Institute of Musical Study (AIMS) in Graz, Austria and the Intermezzo Opera Program in Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. McCorvey holds an Endowed Chair in Opera Studies and is Director of Opera at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. McCorvey was recently announced as the Executive Producer of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games to be held in Lexington, Kentucky in September of 2010. The Alltech 2010 World Equestrian Games will be the largest equestrian event to ever be held in the United States. Contact: 859-225-0370 Time: 2:00pm Location: First Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY) Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival: Horsin Around With Murder Artist Everyone is in town for the Alltech World Equestrian Games and they are all gathered here tonight for the book signing of equine writer and Mama's boy Houston Dallas' first novel "A Horse Is A Horse, Of Course Of Course". Included here tonight is Houstons girlfriend Deneeze Arshot, the French Reining Judge who was a vaulting competitor until she got hurt, his good friend Steed Roper a former reining champ who mysteriously disapp...eared from the public eye 2 yrs ago and who now has a British accent. Cheyenne Sassy the current reigning champ and Steed Ropers new girlfriend who is a poor southern girl who worked her way through college doing "odd" jobs and finally the head Dressage Judge Taryn Wear who has discovered that you can be anything with enough money, even a judge. Everyone has a secret they don't want revealed, but before the night is over everything comes out and one of them ends up dead in this hysterical comedy by Paula Hilton. See if you can figure out who done it and win the evenings prize!!! Contact: 859-846-9463 Time: 7:30pm Location: Equus Run Vineyards (Midway, KY) Visit Website

Simply Fit Bootcamp-September Skinny! Come join Simply Fit Bootcamp, get fit while having fun. Bootcamp for all age groups and fitness levels. No one will be left out. Visit www.simplyfitbootcamp.com for more information. New session begins September 13th- October 6th. Improve your health..and compete for a prize! Contact: Jen Brooks 859-221-7864 Time: 6-7pm Location: Southern Hills United Methodist Church Visit Website

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Alltech Fortnight Festival presents LaBoheme, a UK Opera Theatre Production Contact: Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with the Lexington Philharmonic A nine-piece contemporary swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy gained mainstream popularity when “Go Daddy-O” was used in the movie, “Swingers.”Their first major record with Capitol Records sold three million copies, and their most notable singles include “Go Daddy-O,” “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight,” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit.” Previous entertainment engagements include the 1999 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 2006 Capitol One Bowl, and the Espy Awards. Always sporting their zoot suits, they perform more than 100 concerts around the world each year. Contact: 859.257.4929 Time: 8:00pm Location: University of Kentucky's Singletary Center for the Arts Visit Website

Alltech Fortnight Festival presents: La Boheme La Boheme is an opera in four acts by Giacomo Puccini to an Italian liberetto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger. Since its premier on February 1st, 1896, La Boheme has become part of the standard Italian opera repertory and is one of the most frequently performed operas internationally. The story is set in Paris in the period around 1830. It essentially focuses on the love between the seamstress names Mimi and the poet Rodolfo. They immediatly fall in love with eachother, but Rodolfo later wants to leave Mimi because of her flirtatious behavior. With drama, love, and suspense this opera will have you on the edge of your seat. Contact: 859-233-3535 Time: 7:30pm Location: Lexington Opera House Visit Website

Michael Fogler Classical Guitar Solo Faculty Recital Contact: Time: 8:00 p.m. Location: John L. Hill Chapel Visit Website

Power of the Horse Gala Reception in honor of Andre Pater, presented by Horse Illustrated and Young Rider Magazine Join us for a Gala Reception with Live/Silent Auction to raise funding to provide educational programs and college scholarships to young people in the equine and agriculture industry. 100% of the contributions received go directly to fund student programs and services. Tickets $250. Cocktail attire. Contact: Race for Education office (859) 252-8648 Time: 6:00-9:00p.m. Location: Makers Mark VIP Pavillion at the Kentucky Horse Park Visit Website