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Samuel Collins Hicks

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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.

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Sports
Your guide to picking up pickleball in Lexington, KY
The pickleball craze continues — across the country and right here in Lexington.
April 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A gray brick mansion with large front lawn, several large windows, and a forrest of trees behind it.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Private, modern and refined living
Slip inside this Mansion Monday pick to experience elegance and attention to detail.
April 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
The front of record store CD Central.
Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Lexington
Get prepared to snag those Record Store Day vinyl releases you’ve been eyeing.
April 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.
March 31, 2025
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Aayat Ali
LEX_Springtime Morning Workouts at Keeneland
Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Culture
53 women-owned businesses in Lexington
Take a virtual stroll through 53 of Lexington’s favorite women-owned businesses with everything from digital media consultation to high end retail.
March 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A floral table cloth with wine, candles, and charcuterie.
Roll out the barrel for McConnell Springs
Support McConnell Springs for another 250 years when you sample 14 local wineries at the annual Barrel Tasting for the Springs.
March 27, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A mural featuring a pink pony with tropical leaves surrounding it.
Play
16 murals around Lexington
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2025
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Sara Frazier
The exterior of the Lexington Opera House at night
Hear a joyful noise with 250Lex’s April celebration
From librettos to literature, 250Lex celebrates music, literature, and the spoken word all month long.
March 25, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A three story, red brick mansion surrounded by green trees, bushes, and grass.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Historic charm meets modern convenience
Take a trip inside this Richardsonian Romanesque Mansion Monday pick in the heart of Lexington’s Northside neighborhood.
March 23, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Five Kentucky Colonels posing for a picture inside of DV8 Kitchen's bakery, surrounded by baking equipment and fresh baked goods. One of the Colonels is using a wheelchair.
How to become a Kentucky Colonel
Everything you need to know about joining the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
March 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A green plastic composting bin hanging from a garden fence. In the background are several empty garden beds, waiting for plants.
Home Services
Lex composts: Get the dirt on going green
The Lexington Composter sale has everything you need to celebrate World Recycling Day and build sustainability in your home.
March 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A conveyor belt carries plastic and paper trash through a facility. It crosses other blue and yellow belts.
City
The Lexington-Fayette resident recycle guide
It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind as you recycle across the county.
March 17, 2025
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Dayten Rose
weaving a God's Eye wall hanging at the kids craft tent.
Arts
5 ways to get crafty in LEX this National Children’s Craft Day
National Children’s Craft Day is an opportunity for parents, teachers + guardians to celebrate young people with creativity and self-expression.
March 13, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Food
LEX make the most of Pi Day 2025
Pi Day is the perfect excuse — as if we needed one — to enjoy the versatile bakery confection in all its many forms, and at special prices.
March 13, 2025
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Aayat Ali
Two mounted microphones standing on a table inside of a converted Airstream trailer.
Tell your tale with StoryCorps
Bring a friend or loved one to Woodland Park and tell your tale to StoryCorps for the chance to be featured on WUKY.
March 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A historic pink home and blue home sit side by side near Gratz Park in Lexington.
Live
Spring 2025 weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for spring weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 11, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A brown brick and gray stone building with two story entrance way and two-car garage.
Real Estate
This modern mansion is ready for its first family
Over 6,000-sqft of high-tech hospitality make this Tuscany home a truly modern mansion.
March 7, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Lexington’s key to March Madness 2025
From chicken wings to bracket tips, we’ve got everything Lexingtonians need for a winning season this March Madness.
March 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Save big with 10 years of the Lexington Theatre Company
The Lexington Theatre Company is celebrating its 10th anniversary season with half-price tickets to three magically musical mainstage productions.
March 5, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Farish movie screen
Instagram
Check out the Women’s History Month film series
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a film series showcasing movies by, about, and for women.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A line of people walking into the Leestown driver license regional office.
3 tips for visiting the driver license regional office
City Editor Sam had a first hand experience renewing his license and getting a Real ID at the Leestown driver licensing regional office, and came away with 3 must-know tips.
March 3, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
An upwards angle of a the Lexington Fayette Government Center building
Government
The urban county council wants to engage with you
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has launched a new platform that helps the public make their voices heard.
February 27, 2025
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Aayat Ali
The outside of the Lyric Theatre at night.
Arts
Become a part of The Lyric’s song
Add a brick to the Wall and Walk of Honor and join The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center’s long history of supporting the arts in Lexington.
February 25, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Molly and Sam better
Get to know your LEXtoday City Editors, Molly + Sam
Meet the two gurus behind LEXtoday and get pro tips for living large in Lexington straight from the horse’s mouth.
February 25, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Plan the perfect party for $2.95 million
This over 10,000-sqft Mansion Monday selection is the ideal home for party planners and event enthusiasts who love to host.
February 21, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
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Arts
LEX looks for new film and TV stars
Lexington’s film and TV industry is primed for growth, and this explainer has everything you need for a successful screen debut.
February 19, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
Pikeville Pride flood
Lexington weathers winter flooding together
As Kentuckians reel from winter flooding with more severe weather on the way, Lexington businesses are pooling resources to aid in recovery efforts.
February 17, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A colorful wall that says Lexington
Food
Your guide to Crave Taco Week
Crave Taco Week runs Monday, March 3 to Sunday, March 9, where you can try out dozens of tacos from 25+ different restaurants.
February 17, 2025
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Molly Thompson
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