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Southsider Magazine A magazine that focuses on the lives of the residents of Lexington, Kentucky

Delivering news about the people, organizations, events and businesses that make south Lexington unique.

A star-studded new docu-series hosted by Kentucky poet laureate Silas House and produced by Railbird festival co-founder...
02/06/2025

A star-studded new docu-series hosted by Kentucky poet laureate Silas House and produced by Railbird festival co-founder David Helmers spotlights the state's diverse music & cultural treasures. Read more about “Distilled in Kentucky” in our February issues, on the stands now!

Hosted by Silas House, the show explores hidden gems across the state

Happy February! We've rounded up lots of great music, art exhibits, performances and other great events to keep you goin...
02/04/2025

Happy February! We've rounded up lots of great music, art exhibits, performances and other great events to keep you going through the winter. Check out our February 'tadoo list' at the link below!

LIVE MUSIC Black Jacket Symphony Presents: The Beatles Abbey Road. Feb. 2. Experience a stunning live performance of “Abbey Road” as Black Jacket Symphony recreates The Beatles’ pivotal 1969 album, note for note, in its entirety. This tribute combines top-tier musicianship with a passion for c...

IT'S THE FINAL VOTING ROUND of Smiley Pete's Best of Lex!. Click here to cast your vote and shape the best of Lexington!...
01/15/2025

IT'S THE FINAL VOTING ROUND of Smiley Pete's Best of Lex!. Click here to cast your vote and shape the best of Lexington! 👉 bestoflex.smileypete.com

Smiley Pete's Best of Lex

here to cast your vote and shape the best of Lexington! 🌟👉 bestoflex.smileypete.com
01/08/2025

here to cast your vote and shape the best of Lexington! 🌟👉 bestoflex.smileypete.com

Smiley Pete's Best of Lex

Stuck on what to get for those few final gifts? We've rounded up some fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list -- ...
12/13/2024

Stuck on what to get for those few final gifts? We've rounded up some fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list -- all from locally owned shops! Check it out in our December and January issues (hitting the stands soon!), or at the link below.

In need of some locally-inspired holiday shopping inspiration? Look no further.

What’s going on with your neighborhood real estate? We’ve collaborated with the Fayette County Property Valuation Admini...
11/28/2024

What’s going on with your neighborhood real estate? We’ve collaborated with the Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator to compile this list of recent arm’s length residential sales for our publications’ distribution areas.

Recent residential property transactions from our distribution area, as featured in the November 2024 Chevy Chaser and Southsider Magazines

As we approach Lexingotn’s 250th birthday in 2025, city officials have started planning a year-long schedule of events c...
11/25/2024

As we approach Lexingotn’s 250th birthday in 2025, city officials have started planning a year-long schedule of events covering the city’s past, present and future. Find more details about what the city is planning in our article online!

The city prepares for a mammoth 250th birthday celebration

We take a look at the first Lexington location of longtime gallerist John Hockensmith’s gallery, which features a cumula...
11/20/2024

We take a look at the first Lexington location of longtime gallerist John Hockensmith’s gallery, which features a cumulation of his career history. Read the full article on Hockensmith and his journey below — and make plans to visit the gallery’s emporium-style pop-up market featuring original art and prints by Henry Faulkner and other friends of Hockensmith Gallery, which opened Nov. 14.

There’s a new gallery in town, though its namesake is familiar to many in the local art world. Respected gallerist John Hockensmith opened the first Lexington location of Hockensmith Fine Art Editions in March on Jefferson Street.

Central Kentucky home chef Melissa Barnett, winner of the Crave Food + Music FEstival’s Home Chef Competition, shares he...
11/18/2024

Central Kentucky home chef Melissa Barnett, winner of the Crave Food + Music FEstival’s Home Chef Competition, shares her grandmother’s Thanksgiving cornbread dressing recipe, utilizing homemade sourdough, chicken stock and an abundance of sage from her herb garden. Check out the full recipe on our website to add to your Thanksgiving table this year!

Melinda Barnett was the winner of this year’s “Home Chef” competition at Smiley Pete’s Crave Food + Music Festival. We know Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday, so we invited her to submit a favorite Thanksgiving recipe.

This twist on a traditional seasonal favorite cocktail is elevated E.J. Curley’s Small Batch Bourbon. Check out the full...
11/14/2024

This twist on a traditional seasonal favorite cocktail is elevated E.J. Curley’s Small Batch Bourbon. Check out the full recipe on our website!

Complex and evolving, E.J. Curley's bourbon is the perfect pour to warm you up all winter long, whether straight, on the rocks or in this classic hot toddy recipe.

The merriest season of the year calls for holiday markets, performances, and festivals to celebrate the holidays. Check ...
11/09/2024

The merriest season of the year calls for holiday markets, performances, and festivals to celebrate the holidays. Check out the best holiday events in and around Lexington on our website!

A handful of holiday events taking place in November and December.

The second annual Lexington Bourbon Week kicks off today! 20 local bars and restaurants will feature very special cockta...
11/07/2024

The second annual Lexington Bourbon Week kicks off today! 20 local bars and restaurants will feature very special cocktails unlike anything you’ll see on menus the rest of the year, from Nov. 7-16. Click the link for more details!

Lexingtonians are invited to raise their glasses to the upcoming second annual Lexington Bourbon Week, a 10-day celebration of bourbon, mixology and the thriving local restaurant and bar scene in the heart of Kentucky taking place Nov. 7-16, 2024. Pr

We’ve rounded up the best art exhibits, gigs, and other local events taking place in and around Lexington this month!
11/06/2024

We’ve rounded up the best art exhibits, gigs, and other local events taking place in and around Lexington this month!

Live music, theatrical performance, art exhibits and other cultural haps in & around Lex this month!

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