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Bar-goers visit and enjoy drinks on the rooftop at Belles Cocktail House on Friday, September 6, 2019, in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Lexington bar’s eccentric history helps set it apart

Jacob Eads September 13, 2019

There’s only one place in Lexington where you can grab a bourbon slushy with a taxidermy water buffalo and a Victorian-era brothel owner – that’s Belle’s Cocktail House.The city’s eccentric three-story...

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UK and Jim Beam partner to create Institute for Kentucky Spirits

Sierra Anderson April 23, 2019

Jim Beam is making history after generously donating $5 million to the University of Kentucky, the largest single philanthropic or educational gift the company has ever donated.This donation, marked to...

A fan cheering on for her pick of the race to win on College Scholarship Day at Keeneland on Friday, October 20, 2017 in Lexington , Kentucky. Photo By Genna Melendez | Staff

Inaugural Railbird Festival coming to Lexington in August

Hailey Peters April 8, 2019

Music. Bourbon. Equine.These three trademarks are the foundations of the new Railbird Festival coming to Lexington this summer.“Railbird” is a horse racing term for people who go to the track often...

Red Mile hopes hosting the Fayette County Fair will bring crowds to watch harness racing.

Red Mile hosts Fayette County Fair on day of Kentucky Sire Stakes Finals

Allie King September 17, 2018

The Fayette County Fair, held at Red Mile, was a day to celebrate Kentucky Sire Stakes Day with food, shopping and music.The Fayette County Fair was a fun event for all of Lexington. Tons of vendors set...

Bourbon-related TV show coming to Kentucky

Madison Rexroat October 2, 2017

A new family comedy is coming to Kentucky, based on none other than a bourbon distillery.The 30-minute NBC show is set to be called “Sour Mash” and will feature a Latina chemist who moves from Brooklyn...

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Could Bourbon be the New Official Drink of the Commonwealth?

Taylon Baker September 28, 2017

Twelve years ago, the Commonwealth of Kentucky made milk its official state drink.The proposal was made by then-Senator Joey Pendleton, who owns a dairy farm.State Senate Bill 93 states that “milk production...

Derby day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Kentuckians celebrate state’s birthday

Bailey Vandiver June 1, 2017

Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday, dear Kentucky, happy birthday to you…Today, Kentuckians celebrate the 225-year anniversary of our commonwealth becoming an official part...

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Natural gas replacing coal is main energy source on campus

Matt Smith February 19, 2016

Coal is as much a staple of Kentucky as bourbon or horse racing, but it is slowly being phased out at UK in favor of natural gas.Coal burning, which was once the primary source of power on campus, is declining...

Micki Martin of the Bearded Lady Club poses for a picture with a member of the Queen City Beard and Mustache Society at Cosmic Charlies nightclub in 2012. Photo by Brandon Goodwin | Staff

Beards, Bourbon, Bands, Burlesque unite for charity

Aspen Gage January 29, 2016

What’s not to like about Beards, Bourbon, Bands and Burlesque? Students and Lexingtonians alike can find out this weekend, all while supporting GreenHouse 17, a local charity focused on supporting victims...

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The Market at 301 makes for a great Friday plan

Lexington Souers January 22, 2016

On a normal Friday night, there’s nothing better to do than visit the local vendors and artisans at The Market at 301. Part market, part eatery and always a good time, the event allows Lexingtonians...

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