lexington Community Events

V-Day Latina

August 25 SATURDAY: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

V-DAY Latina, bringing together the Latina community to share information about ending violence against women and girls. We will also be welcoming the Mexican Consulate.

Location

UK Cooperative Extension Office

Details

TBA

Directions

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UTVS Fashion Show

August 25 SATURDAY: 3:00 PM

As part of V-DAY Latina, there will be a Fashion Show to promote healthy body images for women and girls.

Location

UK Cooperative Extension Office

Details

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UTVS Gypsy Slam

August 25

SATURDAY: Open Mic. 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM;
Event 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Gypsy Slam is a unique poetry competition featuring regional women poets who compete for a cash prize of $500 for the first place winner and a $250 cash prize for the runner up.  The poets perform their original work in consecutive rounds for under three minutes and are scored by judges randomly selected from the audience.  In the spirit of the UTVS: KY festival, nationally ranked poet, Christa Bell will also be present to feature her one-woman show.  This event is dedicated to the memory of Sophia Danielle Arnold from Paducah, KY.

Location

Victorian Square

Details

Ticket Info

$5 donation encouraged.

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UTVS Golf Tournament

August 26 Postponed; will be rescheduled for spring

Golf Tournament for male-female partners to come together and signify the unity it will take to end this violence.Please register by Wednesday, August 22nd.

Location

Kearney Hills Golf Course

Details

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UTVS Drumming Circles

August 26 SUNDAY: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

This event provides drumming circles throughout the state to demonstrate unity, rhythm and peace.

Location

Phoenix Park