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Two more Kentucky winners walk away with $1M from record-breaking Powerball drawing
While no one in Kentucky won Saturday night’s $590.5 million drawing – the record-breaking jackpot was won on a single ticket in Florida – there were a pair of new millionaires minted in Kentucky. Tickets sold in Vine Grove …
Meal Planning Monday: Camping with kids can be fun when mealtime is prepared ahead
By Leah Kelley KyForward columnist I love camping! Before my husband and I had kids, we went camping all the time. We would just pack up and go. We would pick a state park and off we went. …
Balagula Theatre: extraordinary community asset celebrates 75th (months) anniversary
By Tom Martin Special to KyForward It’s not often you hear of a “75th month” celebration. But toasting the unusual is what the event happening on Tuesday night, May 21, at Natasha’s Bar and Bistro is all about. …
First Jax Be Generous, Be Enchanted evening to benefit Lexington anti-bullying charity
In its first Be Generous/Be Enchanted event, newly opened restaurant The Jax will raise money Sunday, May 19 for Project Speak Out, a program by Lexington Fairness. Lexington Fairness is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting bullying and discrimination of …
Go Go Thomas Tour returning to New Haven; KyForward will offer free tickets next week
The children’s storybook icon, Thomas the Tank Engine, will return to the Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven for a “Day Out with Thomas” for young fans and their families on June 1-2 and June 8-9. And to celebrate, KyForward …
Saturday’s Powerball raised to $600 million, second only to last November’s jackpot
By Judah Taylor KyForward intern The high rollers won’t be just in Vegas this weekend; they’ll likely be anywhere Powerball tickets are sold. At a staggering $600 million, with a cash option of $350 million, Saturday’s jackpot drawing …
Chef John Foster: As market comes alive
with local ingredients, so will wonderment
Sullivan University students took another trip with me to the Lexington Farmers Market this past Saturday. Cold, rainy weather kept the crowds small and in a hurry but did nothing to diminish the quality and diversity of the food …
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Kentucky River
an overlooked yet quality fishing resource
By Art Lander Jr. Special to KyForward It flows through the heart of Kentucky for some 255 miles from the confluence of the North and South forks at Beattyville to the Ohio River at Carrollton. The Kentucky …
Lex What Wear: Mix, match takes on whole new meaning when it comes to spring’s prints
By Alex McLean KyForward columnist Oooh-La-La… PRINTS! This mix-match combo of spring’s most coveted prints might just be my favorite collaboration for the North vs. South Blogger Challenge. It’s a bittersweet moment because I adore these gals, follow …
Child Development Center of the Bluegrass presents 11th Kitchens of Bluegrass Tour
The Child Development Center of the Bluegrass at the University of Kentucky will present the 11th Annual Kitchens of the Bluegrass Tour on May 18-19. The self-guided tour features 13 kitchens throughout the Lexington area and benefits Child Development …
James Halcomb: Iron Man 3 best of franchise, a perfect mixture of genres you don’t outgrow
What I saw last night: Who wants to go see a buddy/cop, “fish out of water” flick with the leads from Less Than Zero and Hotel Rwanda with the guy who played in Ghandi as the villain? How about if …
Betsy Waters: Riding the rails with your family makes for a unique, fun adventure
The Bluegrass is a beautiful place, and what better way to see it than by riding the rails with your family. This summer, consider a unique railroad adventure at the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum in Versailles and the …
Aviation Museum of Kentucky to admit free of charge all veterans and families Memorial Day
The Aviation Museum of Kentucky is providing admission at no charge to all veterans and their immediate families during the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May 25 through Monday, May 27. “The service of all American veterans deserves to be …
Leadership Lexington ‘wayfinding’ project aims to steer pedestrian traffic downtown
Pedestrians heading downtown may soon get some help identifying local hot spots. With plans under way to pilot a pedestrian wayfinding system, a team of current Leadership Lexington participants aims at making Lexington’s central scene a more pedestrian-friendly destination. …
Superhero run to benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates who help abused children
Superheroes of all kinds can register this week to invade Coldstream Park on September 21 for the first ever superhero run in the state. Court Appointed Special Advocates of Lexington will put a new spin on their sixth annual …
Keeneland to host annual celebrations
for Preakness, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Keeneland will host its annual Preakness Day celebration on Saturday, featuring picnics in the paddock, crab cakes and a full afternoon of simulcast wagering. Gates open at Keeneland at 9 a.m. ET with grandstand mutuels opening at 10:30 a.m. …
Evan Williams Bourbon Experience becoming eighth stop on Kentucky Bourbon Trail tour
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail adventure is barreling into the River City, with Heaven Hill Distilleries’ new Evan Williams Bourbon Experience becoming the eighth stop on the journey and the first ever in Louisville. Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer made …
Saturday night’s Powerball drawing
produces a $1 million winner in Ashland
A ticket for Saturday night’s Powerball drawing purchased in Ashland matched all five white ball numbers but not the Powerball. This is good for the game’s second prize of $1 million. The white ball winning numbers were: 6 – …
Meal Planning Monday: Gluten-free can be managed with a little help from friends
By Christine Luken KyForward columnist May is Celiac Awareness Month. Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage …
Annual Kentucky Trail Summit coming
in November at Natural Bridge State Park
The sixth annual Kentucky Trail Summit, designed as an educational and networking event for Kentucky’s horseback trail users, will be held on Nov. 15-17 at the beautiful Natural Bridge State Park in Slade. Sponsored by the Kentucky Horse …
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