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Happy Tuesday, Lexington. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Lexington Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: A monument to Cody Doorman and Cody’s Wish, a glass pumpkin patch fundraiser, trunk or treat for kids, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
James Beard finalist’s farewell: Lexington chef Samantha Fore has announced her first brick-and-mortar, Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, will close Nov. 15, 2025 after just over two years, citing economic pressures and shifting dining habits — see hours and closure details.
Moving tribute to compassion: A monument honoring the bond between Cody Doorman and Cody’s Wish was unveiled at Kentucky Horse Park, featuring an accessible design, a bronze sculpture, and a tablet with their photo — read the full story.
Big year for inventors: UK Innovate celebrated innovators at Patent Palooza! 2025, highlighting FY 2025’s record patents and licenses and featuring faculty developing crisis planning, room-temperature quantum materials, equine diagnostics, and tumor-illuminating tools — get the event highlights.
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Espresso meets cocktail at Lussi Brown Coffee Bar
Lexington’s Lussi Brown Coffee Bar is where espresso nerds and cocktail lovers call a truce. Founded in 2017 by Olivia Lussi and Sarah Brown (yep, “Lussi” rhymes with “Lucy”), this cozy spot treats coffee and bartending as twin crafts. Creativity meets precision in every pour.
You’ll find thoughtfully pulled shots beside tea-based sips that feel like your latte learned to dress up for the evening.
Locals love the range. Get classic, dialed-in coffee when you need focus, then lean into playful coffee-and-tea cocktails when the group chat shifts from grind to unwind. The vibe stays friendly and a little mischievous.
If your caffeine routine needs a glow-up, drop by Lussi Brown Coffee Bar for flavors that linger, service that smiles, and a seat that welcomes second rounds.
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🫶 We got your back
Lexington’s deep-rooted celebration: Lexington Tree Week runs through Oct. 19 with walks, hikes, yoga, and arts events. The Art by Nature: Rooted in Time exhibit features works by about 100 artists inspired by trees more than 250 years old, with a free reception Oct. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., at The Arboretum. Mayor Linda Gorton planted a bur oak for the city’s 250th. Check out the full lineup.
Opening doors for students: The University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host the fourth annual Ag is for All conference on Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gatton Student Center. Aimed at high schoolers, it offers program previews, help with applications, scholarships and financial aid, plus chances to meet faculty, staff and students. See how to register.
Clay fix, anyone?: Turn your kitchen table studio into something real at Kentucky Mudworks, where clay, glazes, and tools line the shelves, plus friendly advice. Try approachable classes and tinker with Dirty Girls Pottery Tools, and your wobbly bowl may finally look intentionally organic.
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Window of opportunity: Windows aren’t the most glamorous upgrade, but they’ll certainly help regulate the temps in your house as cooler weather rolls in. On top of lower utility bills, Renewal by Andersen’s currently offering BOGO 40% + $200 off if you buy four or more.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🏞️ A Local Tour of Kentucky’s Nature Preserves @ The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky | Wednesday (10/15) at 6:00pm – Skip the yard work and let Quinn Towery from the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves give you the state’s greatest-hits tour of the wild stuff. We’ll wander the Arboretum, then zoom out to Kentucky at large, with stories, science, and that quiet awe.
🌅 Tree Week Golden Hour Hike to the Kentucky River @ Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | Thursday (10/16) at 5:00pm – Clock out and swap screen glare for golden hour light on a Floracliff hike to the Kentucky River. It is quiet, unhurried, and full of that early evening glow, perfect for pretending you exercise and actually unwinding. Bring comfy shoes, leave the chatter.
🍺 Forest Bugs and Brews @ Mirror Twin Brewing | Thursday (10/16) at 6:00pm – Trade the usual trivia night for an evening where bugs steal the spotlight, and forests get the love they deserve. Expect a live insect zoo, insect displays, and activities for the kids, so you can raise a glass and actually learn something, delightfully squirmy.
🎃 Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser @ Kentucky Horse Park | Friday (10/17) at 10:00am – During the eventing show at Kentucky Horse Park, a Glass Pumpkin Patch pops up in Vendor Row. Hand-blown beauties by Greg Tomb are up for grabs, and every purchase supports the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, so your fall decor keeps a retired speedster in carrots.
🎃 Trunk or Treat hosted by Goldfish Swim School Nicholasville Road @ Goldfish Swim School | Friday (10/17) at 6:00pm – Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a curbside candy crawl—Goldfish is blocking off the lot for safe, door-to-trunk fun. Score big: the first 100 trick-or-treaters snag a free tote bag, plus pop-ins from Gattitown, Malibu Jack’s, Crunch Fitness, Premier Martial Arts, and more.
This weekend
🐴 The Outlaws Drill Team @ Kentucky Horse Park | Saturday (10/18) at 9:30am – Saddle up, Lexington, for equestrian drill teams from across the country tearing through high-speed, music-choreographed routines, sometimes in full costume. Bring the grandkids—it is basically marching band with horses, and unlike most horse shows, you are expected to clap, cheer, and get loud.
🌲 Treevangelist Training | Saturday (10/18) at 10:00am – Learn how to pick the right tree, plant it properly, and keep it alive longer than last summer’s tomato experiment at this hands-on Treevangelist training. Kids are welcome, pre-registration required, and you leave with a t-shirt, gloves, and possibly a tree. Dirt under nails guaranteed.
🐶 Trick or Treat – For Dogs!@ Canine Club | Saturday (10/18) at 11:00am – Bring your leashed pup to the Canine Club for dog trick-or-treating, apple bobbing, and a haunted hay maze starring, naturally, a vacuum. Expect local vendors, a raffle for Saved by Fate and Lexington Pet Pantry, free admission, and goodie bags for the first 20.
🍻 The Drunken Flea @ The Burl | Saturday (10/18) at 12:00pm – Ready to upgrade your closet and coffee table with finds that actually have a past? The Drunken Flea takes over The Burl with 50+ vintage vendors, cold drinks, local eats, early-bird giveaways, last market of the year, rain or shine, $5 in, kids free.
🧘 Aligning with Intuition: Tapping and Reiki for Inner Guidance with Sandy @ Lexington Salt Cave | Sunday (10/19) at 4:00pm – Take a breather and slip into the salt cave for a reset that actually sticks. Usui Reiki Master Sandy blends tapping, Reiki, and mindful self-care to clear the fog and tune your gut, with a sneak peek of a four-week series. Space is limited.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/14 Tommy Emmanuel @ Kentucky Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 10/16 Fast Track @ Southland Jamboree – 7 pm
- 10/16 Updating @ Manchester Music Hall – 7:30 pm
- 10/16 DJ Miracle @ Tin Roof – 10 pm
- 10/17 A Common Wealth Band @ Tin Roof – 6 pm
- 10/17 Greg Warren @ Comedy Off Broadway – 6:30 pm
- 10/17 Stories & Laughs for LexArts @ Artsplace – 7 pm
- 10/17 Friendship Commanders @ Al’s Bar – 7 pm
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: F. Hill Parker (Turf Town Properties)
An updated 4-plex in coveted 40502, these condo-style units pair classic bones with fresh upgrades. Hardwood floors run the show, kitchens and baths are revamped, and tile work brings personality. New light fixtures glow in all the right places. A shared basement offers legit storage, and parking is easy in the private lot or along a quiet street.
Flexible ownership on the table, the seller may consider individual unit sales. Sought-after zip, low-key charm, updated everything, and parking for days.
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