When Mia Isaac took over duties as CEO of the Lexington Ballet in 2023, plans began for the company’s 50th anniversary — a ...

An opera about the Underground Railroad has interesting ties to Lexington and one of its greatest basketball players.

Jan. 15, 1886: The theater that became the Lexington Opera House is destroyed by fire. In the late 1800s, Lexington was considered the “Athens of the West” because of its place on pioneers ...

Yes, Wednesday Addams, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, this shocking development will turn the Addams house downside up. Come meet the family. We’ll leave the ...

a celebration of friendship and wine and a set of brothers will perform at the Lexington Opera House. Grammy-winning artist Rosanne Cash is bringing her “Reinventing the Wheel” tour to Danville!

Minden Opera House welcomed a crowd of photography enthusiasts on Friday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the reception for photographer ...

Comedian Eddie B at the Lexington Opera House Teachers unite! Comedian Eddie B, whose act focuses on the frustrations of teachers, will be at the Lexington Opera House 8 p.m. Jan. 4. A former ...

And you can, too. The show is sure to make you laugh and is taking place at the Lexington Opera House. Take a step back in time at the Kentucky Vintage Festival. You can shop from 70 plus vendors ...

Don Williams rides a bulldozer Oct. 10, 1974 as the restoration of the Lexington Opera House continues in downtown Lexington. The historic theatre at the corner of West Short Street and South ...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.