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In today's newsletter:
- What's next for Lexington's Lyric Theatre after its latest director exit?
- How will Lexington's new panel judge license plate reader cameras?
- Which rising country star is playing The Burl this October?
Also on today's calendar: Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 60.
- Monday: Warm with luminous sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Lyric Theatre sees another leadership change in less than five years (spectrumnews1.com) — Lexington's historic Lyric Theatre is undergoing another leadership change as Executive Director Christian Adair departs after three years focused on welcoming East End residents and expanding community programming. The board says events and operations will continue during the transition, while Adair reflects on frequent director turnover and shifts his attention to entrepreneurship and his Male Mentor Institute youth program. 
2. Lexington mayor to appoint panel to review license plate reader technology (fox56news.com) — Lexington's mayor is creating an independent panel this month to review the city's automated license plate reader system, focusing on privacy, best practices, and whether changes or a new vendor are needed. Officials say the 125 cameras have helped solve crimes and locate missing people, and the city has posted their locations online for residents to review.
3. Owen Riegling to Release IN THE FEELING Deluxe Edition Nov. 13, Tour This Fall (broadwayworld.com) — Country artist Owen Riegling is bringing his In The Feeling Tour to Lexington on October 3, with a show at The Burl. He's also releasing a deluxe edition of his acclaimed album in November, adding new songs and live tracks that build on his breakout success and recent award nominations.
4. Administrative Services Assistant (uky.edu) — A full-time Administrative & Business Services Coordinator role is open at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Business Center in Lexington, offering $17.76–$28.43 per hour. The position supports budgeting, HR initiatives, training, and office operations at the University of Kentucky, with strong benefits, mentoring, and professional development opportunities; applications are due by Sept. 11, 2026.
5. WKYT Investigates: UK doctor says DIPG cases in her hometown region prompted concern among specialists (wkyt.com) — A UK HealthCare pediatric neurosurgeon in Lexington is helping state and federal health officials investigate an unusually high number of rare, deadly pediatric brain cancer cases in Eastern Kentucky. She explains why DIPG is inoperable, how quickly it progresses, and how UK researchers and government partners are now collaborating to better understand and confront the cluster.
🖋 From your neighbors
Spectrum Teams Up With UK Athletics to Open Spectrum Studio, Official Home of Wildcat Storytelling — Spectrum, America's Connectivity Company®, today announced a multiyear partnership with UK Athletics, naming Spectrum an Official Partner of the Kentucky… Read more →
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lexington
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Locust Trace AgriScience Center Lexington, KY 40505 - Boys Froshmore Football @ Lexington Catholic High School
Lafayette High School 2250 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington KY 40503
6:00 pm - REAL at Jessie Clark Middle School
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
7:00 am - Girls BB Away v LTMS
Leestown Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
5:00 pm - Home Girls Basketball Game vs. Britton
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Lexington, KY 40505
5:00 pm - Volleyball - Girls
Henry Clay High School @Trinity Christian
6:00 pm - Soccer - Boys
Henry Clay High School @Ryle
6:15 pm - Girls Cross Country East Jessamine 3K
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA
6:25 pm - Soccer - Girls
Henry Clay High School @Boyle County
6:30 pm - Boys Cross Country East Jessamine 3K
Jessie M. Clark Middle School Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA
6:55 pm - Central Kentucky Second Saturday Divorce Workshop →
1104 Tanbark Rd, Lexington
10:00 am - Ichthus 2026 →
Servant Heart Farm, 9355 Harrodsburg Road, 40390, Wilmore
2:00 PM
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 12
Saturday September 19
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