Patriotic Concert

Old Morrison Lawn

Spend the Fourth of July eve with the Lexington Philharmonic and a thoughtful program celebrating America. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic or enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks.

Move in Day

Transylvania University

New students arrive on campus

Cuban Masters: Xiomara Laugart & Axel Tosca

Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Presented in partnership with the GreenRoom Exchange Originally from the Guantanamo province of Cuba and now based in New York, Xiomara Laugart is a Grammy nominated vocalist whose music is a brilliant mix of rhythms steeped in her African and Caribbean roots. Known as “The Voice of Cuba,” she has been representing her country and her people, performing at venues around the globe for over

Transy Preview Day

Transylvania University

Campus tours, faculty conversations, class visits, getting to know Transy/special interest info sessions.

Jaya, Asia’s Queen of Soul

Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Experience the electrifying talent of Jaya, Asia's Queen of Soul. Known for her platinum-selling albums and unforgettable performances, Jaya's powerful voice and soulful renditions have captivated audiences for decades, solidifying her status as a musical legend​.

Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures

Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Presented in partnership with the Bluegrass Youth Ballet The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings back its fantastical production of “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures.” This one-hour performance is based on the true story of Pedro Linares, a Mexican piñata maker. Bluegrass Youth Ballet performances are educational and incorporate other disciplines such as music, world culture, language arts, social studies or Spanish.

Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures

Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Presented in partnership with the Bluegrass Youth Ballet The Bluegrass Youth Ballet brings back its fantastical production of “Alebrijes: Pedro’s Magical Spirit Creatures.” This one-hour performance is based on the true story of Pedro Linares, a Mexican piñata maker. Bluegrass Youth Ballet performances are educational and incorporate other disciplines such as music, world culture, language arts, social studies or Spanish.

An Evening with Emily St. John Mandel

Haggin Auditorium — Mitchell Fine Arts Center

 Presented by University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities Join us on October 17th for a moderated conversation with Gaines Director, Dr. Michelle Sizemore and award-winning author of Station Eleven, Emily St. John Mandel. The conversation will focus on the role of Humanities in a world navigating climate change, global pandemics, and fracturing leadership.

Transy Preview Day

Transylvania University

Campus tours, faculty conversations, class visits, getting to know Transy/special interest info sessions.