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The Kentucky Theatre - Growing Old Gracefully
I filmed my Council Comments this month at the Kentucky Theatre where I was joined by Isabel Yates, former vice-mayor and chair of the Friends of Kentucky Theatre. The Kentucky Theatre first opened in 1922 and was one of the first 50 theatres in the nation to have sound. It operated until 1987 w…
Art in the Office - the water colors of Mary Fields
As many of you know, I use my office as a revolving art gallery. This month I am enjoying the beautiful water colors of Mary Fields. Mary works in a variety of media. In the past year she has exhibited her wrapped fiber sculpture at ThunderSky Inc. in Cincinnati, OH and her water colors at Insti…Its a Dunkin', But It's Not A Donut
I remember seeing Dunking Booths at carnivals and fundraisers, but I never thought I would be the dunkee. Just goes to show, you never know.Becca Self, wizard behind FoodChain , called to ask for help with a fundraiser they are having at The Bread Box on October 6, from 4:00 to 8:00. Before I ful…Russell School - A New Life for an Old Building
This month my Council Comments is a tour of the Russell Community Center and Russell School Apartments. Russell School has a long and distinguished history in Lexington. Located at 5th and Toner, the site is near the original Colored School No. 1. In the 1950’s a school was built on the present …September Meeting To Exchange Ideas
It’s that time again! I am having another informal meeting to hear your thoughts and to share my thoughts about issues council is presently considering. This time we will meet in the large meeting room at the Northside Branch of the Public Library, located at 1733 Russell Cave Road. The meeting …Two-way Streets Study Progressing
For those interested in following the work of the consultants on the possible redesign of our downtown one-way streets (and I know there are many of you), here is a link to the web site that provides initial information and where information will be posted as the work progresses. Just so you will …Proposed Animal Ordinance
As some of you may now know, the proposed animal ordinance that would allow miniature goats and pigs in all zones failed to pass out of the Planning and Public Works Committee on Tuesday by a vote of 5-4. I believe the proposed ordinance was a good faith effort to allow families the freedom to i…Open Space Event Seeks Input on Homelessness
I have copied below a press release about the Open Space event on homelessness to be held Saturday, August 25, 2012. Please consider attending to share your views and learn more about this important issue.****************************OPEN UP IN OPEN SPACEMayor’s commission invites citizensto public…