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Samuel Collins Hicks

City Editor, LEXtoday

Sam is a poet and essayist living in Lexington, KY. With experience in theatre, education, and advertising, Sam takes pride in using his communication skills to build community. When he’s not writing, Sam enjoys long walks downtown, movies at the Kentucky Theatre, and naps with his cat.

a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Winter is snow much fun in Lex
Dig up Lexington’s snowy past with this winter weather round-up + know when to stock up on milk, bread, and candles.
December 13, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A pizza covered in fennel and onions.
Live
A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
December 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
An outside shot of the Kentucky Theatre at night in Lexington KY
Events
Festive films and must-see holiday movies
From “The Shop Around the Corner” to “Candy Cane Lane” this holiday movie roundup has a theater experience for everyone on your shopping list
December 11, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
LFUCG Government Center
City
City Council adds public input opportunity
Formal city council meetings now have two chances for public input, one for topics related to the agenda + one for non-agenda topics.
December 9, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
The new Joe Bologna’s is no baloney
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show - A two-story house with thousands of multi-color Christmas nights illuminating the nighttime.
Holiday light show for bright spirits
Lexingtonian uses love of music + technical knowledge to give community the gift of holiday light
December 5, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A selection of several plates of food + glasses of wine from CRU Food & Wine Bar.
Business
Recent openings + sudden closures at The Summit at Fritz Farm
One Fritz Farm fave says goodbye, while The Summit welcomes two newcomers
November 25, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Artist rendering of the proposed development, featuring two large buildings with both retail and residential space.
Development
Residential + retail spaces coming soon to historic East End
The newly approved East End construction is set to include ample apartments, plenty of parking + big business
November 22, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
UK Horticulture Research Farm Greenhouse
Greenhouse experts at UK share passion + expertise with marginalized community
New funding allows UK horticulture experts to help prisoners “go green” with new farming knowledge and technical job skills.
November 21, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Two bourbon cocktails. 1 Manhattan and 1 Old Fashion.
Events
Raise a glass (and your spirits) for Lexington Bourbon Week
Enjoy the final days of Lexington Bourbon Week presented by E.J. Curley with cocktails from 20+ of Lexington’s best bars, restaurants, and distilleries.
November 13, 2024
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Samuel Collins Hicks