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Keeneland Closes Fall Meet, Prepares to Celebrate Breeders’ Cup Nov. 6-7

Oct. 24, 2020

LEXINGTON, KY – Keeneland successfully concluded its Fall Meet on Saturday, showcasing racing’s top equine and human athletes who competed here in anticipation of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships…

Keeneland Offers Exciting Ways for Fans to Enjoy Oct. 2-24 Fall Meet

Sep. 30, 2020

Keeneland at Home Presented by UK HealthCare, Official Keeneland Watch Parties in Partnership with VisitLEX and Bluegrass Hospitality Association among activities LEXINGTON, KY – Keeneland is making…

Nourish Lexington announces fund-raising drive as part of Hunger Awareness Month

Sep. 22, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Nourish Lexington, powered by FoodChain, announced a fund-raising drive starting this month, which is Hunger Awareness Month. It urges the community to provide financial support for…

BLUE GRASS AIRPORT WELCOMES SEASONAL NON-STOP FLIGHTS BETWEEN LEXINGTON & MIAMI ON AMERICAN AIRLINES

Sep. 01, 2020

Lexington, Kentucky —The style, glitz and glamour of Miami, Florida is now just a non-stop flight away from central Kentucky. Beginning November 7, 2020, American Airlines will begin seasonal service…

Keeneland and Fasig-Tipton Announce COVID-19 Safety Protocols for September Yearling Sales

Aug. 17, 2020

LEXINGTON, KY – Officials from Keeneland Association and Fasig-Tipton Company Inc. today announced COVID-19 safety protocols for participants attending the upcoming September yearling sales on Sept…

Spectacular Racing Generates Total Handle of $63 Million as Historic Keeneland Summer Meet Concludes

Jul. 13, 2020

LEXINGTON, KY – Keeneland successfully closed its unprecedented five-day Summer Meet on Sunday with all-sources wagering of more than $63 million. Driving robust wagering were top-quality race fields…

Nourish Lexington releases video, announces $100,000 in spending to date with local businesses, work

May. 12, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Nourish Lexington today released a video to highlight its work in the community. The video was created through an in-kind donation from Studio46 Media. “Studio46 Media was honored…

Gov. Beshear Announces Next Phase of Reopening Economy

May. 07, 2020

Gov. Beshear Announces Next Phase of Reopening Economy Updated timeline includes restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, campgrounds, child care and bars Visit the Governor’s Facebook page to watch…

PNC Foundation Donates $25,000 to Nourish Lexington Initiative

May. 07, 2020

LEXINGTON, Ky. – May 7, 2020 – Nourish Lexington announced that it received a $25,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to aid in response to the COVID-19 crisis. The funding will be used to help meet the…

Keeneland and Partners Expand COVID-19 Support with Introduction of Nourish the Backstretch

May. 05, 2020

Partnership with Blue Grass Farms Charities offers meals, groceries to industry employees at Keeneland, The Thoroughbred Center LEXINGTON, KY – Keeneland today announced Nourish the Backstretch…

Nourish Lexington announces new food distribution site this week

Apr. 28, 2020

More than 6,930 meals, including 2,500 school lunches, distributed last week LEXINGTON, Ky. – Nourish Lexington today announced a new site for food distribution – The Red Mile’s parking lot – for…

Kentucky to Distribute Federal Funding to Arts Organizations Impacted by COVID-19

Apr. 24, 2020

Relief funding designated for 93 non-profit arts organizations Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky has received more than $450,000 in funding to provide novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…