This upcoming weekend is one of a kind. Ranging from the opening of Keeneland’s fall meet to a big football game against South Carolina, the usual fall college activities are set to hit full swing. But don’t forget about the big concert series in Lexington this weekend.

Tired of driving to Louisville, Cincinnati, Nashville or some of the other surrounding cities to go to concerts? Well, Boomslang will be an opportunity to show recording artists that Lexington is a viable venue for big acts.

Boomslang, a weekend long, multi-venue music and arts festival is Lexington’s big shot to show that it can handle such a major endeavor. Thirty-one performers — local, indie and national — will perform at 12 different venues across the city and will give everyone a taste of what the musical spectrum has to offer.

As it stands now, Rupp Arena is great for pulling in acts like Hannah Montana, Sesame Street, World Wrestling Entertainment and an occasional show that may interest college students, but for regular entertainment, it lacks the consistency students need.

WRFL works hard to be creative and bring in acts students want to see, but often times budgetary issues prevent a lot of bigger names from coming in. Along the same lines, the Student Activities Board has more of an opportunity to bring in headlining names like Lil’ Wayne or GirlTalk, but only about once a year are they able to pull off such feats.

Both groups do their best to bring in what students want, but with limited resources. It would be difficult to pull off something like Boomslang alone, which is why a diverse group of sponsors got together to help WRFL produce the events.

Clearly, sponsors understand the need to bring in an event which enhances art and culture. What better way to plant seeds in the minds of the entertainment industry that Lexington is a place to send acts other than Boomslang artists?

What’s a better place to enjoy the sights and sounds of the thoroughbred industry than the horse capital of the world?

The opening of the fall meet at Keeneland is a time for UK students to take a break from the rigors of classes and enjoy a day at the races.

As the weather turns cooler and the leaves turnover, an afternoon at Keeneland is a tradition every UK student should engage in at least once.

Whether it’s Boomslang or Keeneland, there is a variety of entertainment on deck for this weekend.

Be sure to safely enjoy yourselves. It’s always nice to have plenty of options of things to do, but this weekend is one for the ages.