Top Fifteen Spring Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky- home to bluegrass and horses has an event for every season, spring is no exception!

The following are events you'll want to add to your calendar whether you are a visitor or a long-time resident:

Buy Fresh Produce from the Farmer's Market: Fruits and vegetables, herbs, flowers, jams and jellies, honey, Kentucky specialties and more. The Farmers' Market is located in the atrium of the Shoppes at Victorian Square and will continue to operate there until April of 2007. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Parking is Free. Call (859) 608-2655 for more information.

Watch the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour: Every Monday night, join Michael Johnathon and guests for a taping of Kentucky's only live syndicated radio show. Audience seating is between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. The Kentucky Theatre is located at 214 E. Main Street. Tickets are $5. Parking is free in the City Annex parking garage on Main Street. Visit www.woodsongs.com for more information.

Enjoy Disney on Ice: Disney on Ice will be at the Rupp Arena Thursday, March 1st at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 2nd at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 3rd at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 4th at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Ticket prices range from $13.50 - $42.50. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for more information and to order tickets.

Swoon over Les Folies Russes: Direct from Moscow, this is the stunningly beautiful show that has been called Russia's answer to the opulent productions seen in Paris, Las Vegas, or as performed by the Rockettes. Featuring fifty classically trained dancers in unforgettable evening of twenty brilliant show-stopping numbers with more than 1000 spectacular costumes. Hosted by the Norton Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. on March 1. Tickets are $27 - $57. For more information, call (877) 448-7469

Listen to the Opera: The UK Opera Theatre and the UK Symphony Orchestra perform one of the most popular operas of all time, Bizet's "Carmen" at 7:30 p.m. on March 2nd and March 3rd. Adults $32, Senior Citizens and UK Faculty/Staff $25 and Students $12. Call (859) 257-1808 for more information.

Spend Time with Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: Bob Seger has sold nearly 50 million albums in his career including his platinum album "Against the Wind." He is hitting the road again in support of his latest album, "Face the Promise," on his first concert tour since 1996. Bob Seger will perform at the Rupp Arena on March 8^th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Rupp Arena Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.

See a Little of the BigTown: The Little Big Town concert will feature music from Little Big Town's second studio album "The Road to Here." Tickets are $27 general admission;$25 UK faculty/staff and seniors; $20 Students. This event will take place in the Concert Hall of the Singletary Center for the Arts at various times from March 8 through June 16, 2007. Call (859) 257-4929 for more information.

Go Antiquing: The Lexington Antiques and Garden Show, hosted by The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation, runs March 9 through March 11. Featuring over 40 distinguished antiques dealers and garden specialists. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. Call (859) 253-0362 for more information.

Cheer for the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship: The 2007 Road to the Final Four® Begins in Lexington this year. Pairings will be announced Sunday, March 11, 2007, at 6:30 p.m., Eastern Time. Games will be announced the Monday before competition. Tickets are $150 each and are for two sessions Thursday and one session on Saturday, a total of six games. Visit www.ukathletics.com for additional information

Spend Sunday Supper at a Speaker's Series: Enjoy an intimate Sunday evening at Ashland during which you'll enjoy a tour of the mansion, delicious dinner served in the charming Keeper's Cottage followed by an interesting speaker. Speakers will be Tom and Betsy Bulleit, Owners of Bulleit Bourbon. They will tell of their family business while enjoying at taste of some of the best bourbon in the Bluegrass. Event held March 11 at 5 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (859) 266-8581 for more information.

Slip Your Gardening Gloves On: The 32nd Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show will be held from March 29 through April 1 at the Rupp Arena. Jump start spring with fresh ideas from this annual show. This event is the longest running and larges Home and Garden show in Central Kentucky. Call (859) 233-3535 for more information.

Get in Touch With Your Family History: The Kentucky Genealogical Society joins the Kentucky Historical Society with a series of family-history workshops on the second Saturday of each month during 2007. Topics range from how to begin documenting your ancestry to specialized resources for experienced genealogists. The Center for Kentucky History is located at 100 West Broadway in Frankfort.

A light lunch is available at a cost of $3, payable at the door. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call (502) 564-1792 for more information.

Stomp Your Feet to Some Country Tunes: Every Saturday night the Eagle Lake Convention Center features Mike Fryman and the Highway 60 Showband with an exciting blend of traditional and contemporary Country music along with some Bluegrass and Gospel. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Adults $10, free admission for kids 12 and under. The Eagle Lake Convention Center is located on US 127. Call(859) 235-0613 for more information.

Spend a Day at the Races: Visit the Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing to socialize or just soak in the atmosphere at the nation's only English-style Thoroughbred race track. Spring race meet begins in March. No racing Mondays or Tuesdays or Easter. Call (800) 456-3412 for more information.

Go Fly a Kite: Celebrate National Kite Month and Jacobson Parks first major outdoor event of the season. Free activities include face painting, kite making, giant bubbles and special entertainment. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day and families may pack a lunch and picnic in the park. Held on April 14 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission. Call (859) 288-2927 for more information.