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LexJam Provides Opportunity to Join the House Band Program

Are you ready to be in a band? The Music Institute of Lexington will provide individuals who are already familiar with their instruments an opportunity to learn information about recording and producing, record a song with you band during the final session, upload content to YouTube and more! Learn more information by visiting www.musicforlexington.org and make plans to attend the kickoff on Saturday, March 13 from 1:00-4:00pm at Natasha's Bistro Downtown.

Lexington to host 2010 Creative Cities Summit

How do cities and businesses thrive in dire economic times? They get creative. The Creative Cities Summit, an interdisciplinary conference on 21st century issues challenging evolving communities, will convene in Lexington, Kentucky April 7-9, 2010. 

"This summit will provide an opportunity for collaborative brainstorming that will strengthen both cultural dynamics and offer economic solutions," said Gov. Beshear during a press conference at Bakers 360, a restaurant and nightclub overlooking downtown Lexington. "By encouraging innovation and economic development, this summit will have an impact not just on Lexington but on the Commonwealth."
 
Previously held in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2004 and Detroit, Michigan in 2008, the 3-day conference draws speakers and attendees from all over the world to discuss savvy economic development; how to develop environments supportive of innovation; transportation; sustainability; adaptive reuse and the built environment; the role and value of public art in a community's quality of life; and the nurturing of local cultural assets.
 
"The opportunity to host this summit is a credit to our city and the progress we have made.  It will give us an opportunity to shine the national spotlight on our creative community.  It will also bring in important new ideas so we can build an even stronger community," Mayor Jim Newberry said.
 
The event has strong local support from some of the region's largest employers including Lexmark, UK, LFUCG, Central Bank, Stoll Keenon Ogden and many others interested in addressing difficulties in the attraction and retention of "Creative Class" talent ranging from hi-tech entrepreneurs, urban planners and researchers to engineers, architects, artists. These professionals, considered a key driving force for economic development in the post-industrial cities of America include those working in healthcare, business and finance, the legal sector, and education. Highly educated, they draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems.
 
Scheduled to appear during the event at the Lexington Center are: renowned urban theorist Richard Florida, author of Rise of the Creative Class and Professor of Business & Creativity at the University of Toronto; Rebecca Ryan, founder of NextGeneration Consulting and an expert on issues confronting young professionals; Charles Landry, author of The Creative City; Bill Strickland, McArthur Genius Grant recipient, CEO of Pittsburgh's Manchester Craftsman's Guild and Bidwell Training Center; and Lexington native Ben Self, co-founder of Blue State Digital and creator of Barack Obama's official campaign website. This international lineup will be joined by experts and practitioners from all over Kentucky and the region. 
 
Summit organizers anticipate a diverse audience, ranging from economic development professionals and arts and cultural advocates to urban planners, architects, business leaders, government officials, young professionals, and college students.  The common thread is a desire to make their communities better places to live, work and play.  
 
Breakout sessions will focus on Social Media and the City; Mayors Panel featuring Lexington's Mayor Newberry, Mayor Elaine Walker (Bowling Green) and Mayor Jerry Abramson (Louisville); New Strategies for Economic Development; Best Practices in Young Professional Development; Nurturing Technology Entrepreneurs; Small Towns and the Rural Creative Economy; The Black Creative Class; Churches and The Creative City; and Developing Social Innovation.
 
The full conference package is available with early bird registration for $199. A limited number of scholarships will be available.
 
For more information go to www.creativecitieslexington.com

Restaurant & Retail Announcements 

Savané Silver Moves To A New Location

Savané Silver, the studio and gallery of jewelry designer Rachel Savané, will opened its doors in its new larger location at the corner of Broadway and Short Streets in downtown Lexington, KY on December 1st.  For more information please contact Rachel@SavaneSilver.com

Skybar Lexington Now Open!

Lexington is a sushi/small plate style restaurant and a martini ultra lounge sitting on top of the beautiful historic Court Square Building in downtown Lexington, high above the Cheapside Entertainment District. For more information call 859-368-7411.

Sav's Grill

BEER!  Is there anything else to say?  Now you can enjoy your favorite West African dish with a cold one from a tropical country. Sav's Grill & West African Cuisine is open for lunch Mon - Thurs, 11am - 3pm, Fri & Sat, 11am - 9pm. Located at the corner of S. Limestone and Maxwell. Don't forget that on-street parking is free on the weekends and after 5pm on Fridays.  For more information, call 859-368-SAVS (7287) or visit www.SavsGrill.com. 

Victorian Square Shoppes Weekly Announcements & Promotions

The Chase Tap Room - Located on the corner of  Short and Broadway, this upscale bar is an excellent place to enjoy a drink and some local flavor. Whether sampling  from their premium tequila and bourbon list, or sipping a pint from the best tap beer offerings downtown, the laid back attitude & classic atmosphere are sure to make this your favorite spot. Open from 2:30pm to 2:30am every day, even Sundays.

DeVassa Bar & Café - Live Music. Service Industry Night every Wednesday - ½ off entire bar.  Ladies Night sponsored by Bebe every Friday, two $75 Bebe gift certificates given away and ladies' drinks half-off 10pm-1am.  DeVassa Bar & Café is on the first floor of Victorian Square facing Triangle Park, 859-455-9139.

Good Scents Home & Body Shop - Good Scents Home & Body offers hand poured 100% soy wax candles, handcrafted all natural soaps, over 15 customizable bath products plus all the extras for a spa treatment at home right down to the fluffy robes. With over 100 different scents, essential oils and over 15 base products, products are mixed fresh for each customer, to their exact fragrance specifications. Customers use a menu wall and fragrance testers at the scent bar to create their own personalized order. We now feature Spun Bamboo Bath Robes, these robes are as soft as cashmere! Located on the 1st floor of Victorian Square. Call 859-402-2081 or visit www.BuyGoodScents.com for more information.

Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique - Spoiled Rotten Pet Boutique specializes in pet clothing and accessories.  We also carry designer collars and leashes, organic toys and treats and 100% biodegradable waste bags. 2nd floor of Victorian Square next to deSha’s. 859-259-9882.

Hanna's on Lime: Serving Kentucky Proud home-grown food everyday.

Serving Kentucky Proud home-grown food everyday. Come enjoy comfort food in a comfortable place. Daily specials, breakfest and lunch, hand-grated hasbrowns, fresh-squeezed juices, sandwiches and salads. Thursday's Special - Chicken, Friday - Fried & Baked Cod. Thursday's Special - Chicken, Friday - Fried & Baked Cod. Open 7am - 2pm Monday - Friday.  214 S Limestone St.,  (859) 252-6264, www.hannasonlime.com.

Non-Profit Announcements

SOAR Sells Candles to Raise Funds

SOAR is selling candles as a fundraiser for a cargo van, supplies and equipment to help save chained dogs. These are the candles that are being sold in Veterinarian offices. These 13 oz. jars burn for 70 hours. Please consider buying a few! There are 25 different scents to choose from. 1 for $10, 2 for $18, 3 for $24. View or download the order form. www.speakoutandrescue.org. 

Spotlight Lexington Seeks Volunteers For 2010 Downtown Festival

Lexington will host a free 17 day festival in the heart of downtown in conjunction with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The festival "Spotlight Lexington" will include various types of entertainment, food and the opportunity to experience the World Equestrian Games even if you can't make it to the Horse Park! Volunteers are needed.  Visit the LFUCG website for more information and applications!

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Offers Volunteer Training Throughout the Year

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, now offers volunteer orientation sessions February through December. Interested participants can select from a flexible schedule of morning, afternoon or evening sessions. Opportunities for volunteering include giving guided tours, greeting visitors and selling tickets and merchandise in the Museum Store, giving regularly scheduled guided tours or assisting teachers with school groups, assisting with curatorial research, helping with special programs and events, and much more.  For more information, call 859-266-8581, Ext. 18 or email wblevy@henryclay.org.

New Additions to the Carnegie Center's Writers Reference Room

Looking for an agent? In search of prompts or books devoted to the craft of writing? The Carnegie Center’s Writers Reference Room is a free access mini-library of resources for writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and memoir. It is located on the first floor in the glass-doored office next to the Jesse Stuart Room. Recent additions to the collection include: Writer’s Market 2009; On Writing, Stephen King; The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron; Writing Down the Bones, Natalie Goldberg; Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott; the 2009 Best American collections of poetry, mystery, and short stories.For more information call 859-254-4175 or visit www.carnegieliteracy.org. 

Business Announcements

An Explorium Membership Makes A Great Gift

Give an Explorium membership to friends or family members and you give year-round fun, exploration and great memories. Plan ahead for those chilling winter months, purchase a membership and visit the Explorium for a full year free of charge!  In addition, Explorium members receive special invitations throughout the year, discounts on birthday parties and a discount on all purchases in the museum store.   To purchase a membership, contact the Explorium at 859-258-3253 at ext. 17 or stop by the admission counter during normal business hours.  www.explorium.com

SoundBar: Lexington's Newest and Most Exciting Upscale and Comfortable Lounge, Video and Dance Bar.

By yourself or with friends, Soundbar offers a truly unique and fun entertainment experience. Free Wifi always at Soundbar! The Happiest Hour in town at Soundbar: 7 days a week, 4:30pm - 7 pm, 2 for 1 on all well drinks, domestic bottle and drafts. Appetizers available from 5 pm-9:30 pm. Every week, don't forget LIT night on Wednesday: Premium Long Island Tea in Pint Mason Jar, $5 all night.  Every Friday, Free Burger Friday: Free burgers on the patio from 4:30pm - 7pm, while they last with drink purchase. Come get yours! ( In case of rain may be postponed until Sunday). Live music every Thursday and some Fridays. For more information, follow us on Facebook or visit www.soundbarlex.com. 

The Kentucky Proud Market Now Open:  Kentucky Proud Products To Be Showcased In New Downtown Store

The Kentucky Proud Market will feature a large selection of Kentucky Proud products, including wines, meats, cheeses, sauces, spices, crafts and Kentucky Crafted merchandise and will encompass both The Shops retail location and e-commerce. The market's website will be configured to sell products and to offer special baskets of Kentucky Proud items to ship across the country. The website (www.kentuckyproudmarket.com) will feature individual product sales and will allow shoppers to create custom gift baskets for shipping worldwide.

The new Kentucky Proud Market is located on the second level of The Shops at Lexington Center. The Shops features a collection of upscale, locally owned and operated boutiques, fine gift and specialty shops and food court in a relaxed, comfortable setting. Hours of operation are 8am - 2am, Monday - Saturday. Sunday hours vary. Three hours free parking with merchant validation.

LexPark introduces the new SmartCard!

The LexPark SmartCard is a prepaid card you can use to pay for parking at any on-street single space or Pay & Display meter in Lexington.  Simply insert the card into the card slot on the meter with the top facing left, and add the desired time (in 15-minute increments).  A major advantage: you pay for parking without carrying or fumbling with loose change.  By re-inserting your card when you return to the single space meter, the remaining amount of time left on the meter is refunded back to your SmartCard for later use!  Purchase your LexPark SmartCard at the LexPark office (114 North Upper St.)  or from the receptionist on the 5th floor of the Phoenix Building (101 East Vine St.).  Visit www.lexpark.org for more information.