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December is

Time to start thinking about the next 250 years! The future has plenty of surprises in store.

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UK Art Museum: Fall Art Exhibitions

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Seven unique art exhibitions on view featuring works by local, national, and international artists.

Nov
07
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31
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War Diaries

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George Szekely’s War Diaries, curated by his daughter, Ilona Szekely, breaks from his usual landscapes and natural textures—sticks, stones, grass-brush strokes, and all. Instead, he responds to the chaos of modern conflict: vivid, unsettling, and deeply personal. Drawing on memories of growing up amid war in Hungary—and unsettled by the violence in Ukraine and the Middle East—Szekely translates that re-expression of conflict into his art. This series mixes children’s battle sketches, personal memories, and media-fed imagery of war to reflect both the terror and the persisting hope within the artist’s continued search for inner peace. While rooted in personal history, War Diaries reaches beyond autobiography. The work examines how images of war infiltrate daily life and challenges viewers to confront their own responses to violence and resilience. At once intimate and universal, the series offers both witness and warning, reminding us of the fragile balance between destruction and hope.

Nov
07
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31
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Hope: The Power of Art and Words

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Words inspire us, art connects us, together they give us hope. Redwood Cooperative School’s middle school students wanted to create artwork for a show centered around “hope”, and will utilize a combination of vocabulary, text with visual art. The mediums will include typography, ink, collage, paper mache and paper sculpture. This exhibition will also incorporate black-out poetry and have both two and three dimensional pieces.

Dec
05
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31
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Lexington at 250

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As Lexington celebrates its sesquicentennial, 31 local photographers offer glimpses of the city’s recent history, culture and natural beauty. The town that its founders dreamed about around a campfire in the summer of 1775 has blossomed into a diverse community that values its past, looks ambitiously toward the future and is determined to build upon its unique character. Guest curated by Tom Eblen, as a part of 250Lex.

Dec
01
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31
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Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing

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Keeneland Library’s newest exhibit and education initiative, Raíces: The Making of Latino Legacies in Racing,showcases 100 groundbreaking Latino figures in the Thoroughbred racing and breeding industry from the late 1800s to today. The exhibit features biographical vignettes and never-before-displayed photographs and memorabilia of men and women in the sport from across the Americas to highlight the breadth and depth of their indelible marks on the industry’s past, present, and future. Raíces – or roots – are emblematic of their respective stories, individual and collective heritage, and legacies sowed and sustained at every level of the sport.

Dec
15
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31
Outdoor

Legendary Festival of Lights

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The Lexington Legends are proud to announce the debut of Lexington’s Legendary Festival of Lights, a spectacular new holiday tradition that will illuminate the ballpark and the region from November 21, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This immersive experience will feature millions of dazzling lights, themed displays, holiday entertainment, and festive community programming designed to make Lexington the go-to destination for seasonal joy and celebration across the Bluegrass.

Dec
15
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31
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Southern Lights Holiday Festival

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Celebrating its 32nd year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights, presented by Friends of Coal, is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond. See over a million twinkling lights from the comfort of your vehicle. Visit the Holiday Village, which promises to be brighter than ever! Featuring photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains, and so much more, the Southern Lights Holiday Village will surely delight guests of all ages. Note: Closed Christmas Day