The September 2022 issue of Ace Magazine is on stands and in mailboxes throughout Lexington, Kentucky. Inside, you’ll meet Kentucky author Silas House, introducing his latest novel, Lark Ascending. (Special thanks to Ari the Beagle for his cover modeling duties.) Lexington’s Ultimate 2022 Fall Guide begins on page 7. Who was named Lexington’s Small Business of the Year in 2022? You’ll meet them on page 6 in Ace’s monthly business section. Also included in the September business section is news about Lexington’s Rubicon going public. Ace Eats Out appears on page 17, and you’ll learn more abou ..read more

Labor Day falls on Monday September 5, 2022. Many Lexington, Kentucky area businesses either close or adjust their hours to observe the holiday. Below is a sampling of what’s open and what’s closed for Labor Day in Lexington 2022. Is mail delivered on Labor Day 2022? There is no USPS mail delivery in Lexington on Monday, September 5, 2022. There are typically no deliveries by Amazon, FedEx, or DHL on Labor Day. UPS only offers their Express Critical service on Labor Day, and does not carry out other deliveries. Are Lexington pharmacies and grocery stores open on Labor Day 2022? Many Lexington ..read more

When is Memorial Day 2022?  What businesses will be open or closed that day? What about government offices? Will grocery stores be open on Memorial Day? Memorial Day falls on the final Monday of May, and this year that’s May 30, 2022. Banks are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Lexington Public Library locations are closed on Memorial Day. LFUCG offices and Fayette County Clerk are closed. FedEx does not operate delivery service. FedEx store locations are closed, but FedEx Office operates modified hours and FedEx Custom Critical remains open. No UPS pickup or delivery service. UPS st ..read more

When is the 2022 Kentucky Election Primary? Can I vote early? How and Where Can I Vote? The primary election for Kentucky’s in-person voting is Tuesday May 17, 2022. Polls are open 6 am to 6 pm. If you are in line to vote by 6 pm, you will be able to vote. Early voting is available to any registered voter. This will be conducted on Thursday, May 12, Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, preceding Election Day. Early voting will be held at Lexington’s Kroger Field at the football stadium from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Voters will enter the blue lot off of Alumni Drive and follow the signage into t ..read more

Photo by Austin Johnson/ Ace After a two year COVID-induced hiatus, Lexington’s St. Patrick’s Parade was scheduled to return to downtown on Saturday March 12, 2022. The Bluegrass Irish Society has now announced that a winter storm watch that includes bitterly cold temperatures and snow on Friday into Saturday will cancel the 2022 Lexington St. Patrick’s parade. Photo by Austin Johnson/ Ace Rescheduling the parade downtown for the following weekend would not be possible due to the scheduled KHSAA Sweet 16 tourney at Rupp. The Irish festival featuring arts, crafts, food vendors and entertainmen ..read more

Money for Markey UK HealthCare recently announced a historic $10 million gift from Central Bank to support expanded patient care at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. The gift, announced at the UK Board of Trustees Health Care Committee meeting, is the largest in UK HealthCare history and launches an initiative to raise $90 million to improve cancer care in Kentucky. In December 2021, the UK Board of Trustees approved a purchase agreement for $6.9 million to acquire residential parcels across from UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital on South Limestone for the construction of a new ou ..read more

More than 150 tourism and destination-marketing organizations in Kentucky are eligible to receive funding to directly support the economic recovery of the tourism industry. Funding will be distributed by the Department of Tourism beginning the week of March 11 and will be based on the respective county’s share of the overall tourism economic impact. Eligible tourism and destination-marketing organizations can apply at the tourism website. Tourism is an $8.9 billion industry that supports economic growth in Kentucky. The post BUSINESS: Applications Open for $5.3 million in ARPA Funding first a ..read more

Smart Growth Interested in learning about smart, sustainable growth? Do you have input on how Lexington uses natural resources? Do you want Lexington to build more affordable homes in walkable, bike-friendly neighborhoods with increased access to transportation options? Join Fayette Alliance’s new Smart Growth Ambassadors program to learn how to be an advocate for smart, sustainable, growth at City Hall, in your neighborhood, and beyond. Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 8.   The post Fayette Alliance offers Smart Growth Program first appeared on Ace Magaz ..read more

GREEN GreenFest GreenFest is the one-stop shop on Sep 4 at 10 am to learn about and celebrate sustainable living in the Bluegrass! Choose from 16 workshops, shop local and eco-friendly vendors, enjoy lunch from local food trucks, explore Habitat Earth during two showings at the planetarium, visit educational booths with information about environmental opportunities, and learn about the sustainable features of The Living Arts and Science Center. The event is free, workshops require a ticket that you can purchase. Trees Tagged at Ashland Trees have been tagged for Ashland’s Adopt-a-Tree program ..read more

BANKS, BUSINESS, AND COMMERCE Central Bank Toast  Photo by Paul MartinCentral Bank’s Luther Deaton gave a spirited welcome to guests at Ace’s 2021 Lexington Restaurant Week preview celebration, hosted by Chef Ouita Michel in the Atrium of the old Courthouse at Cheapside Square. Best Place to Live Lexington was ranked 33rd in best Places to Live in a list compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The city was also ranked as the 19th cheapest place to live and 102nd best place to retire. Applications Open for 2021 Salute to Small Business Awards Apply or nominate a business online at Comme ..read more