TOPS Jan-Feb 2007

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OUTand ABOUT

IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY

Happy New Year

Houston and Delores Hall at the American Heart Association’s

It’s time to play at the Christ the King Octoberfest

Key is moving

They don’t make them like they used to.

Happy New Year

Somebody wants a horse at Keeneland.

It’s art for this man who’s making a wooden duck decoy outside of Artique in the Civic Center Shops before the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony

to keep moving

It’s time to show off for the team at the Toyota Miracle Mile.

Jim Newberry is sworn in as Lexington’s new mayor.

Whoopie Goldberg presents Clear Channel Radio Lexington’s Steve Lewis with the Best of Show at Clear Channel Communication’s Excellence in Advertising on Radio Awards in New York City.

Having a ball at the American Heart Association’s Heart Ball

Survivors are all pink at the annual Race for a Cure.

TopEvent

98.1 WBUL’s Red, White and Boom

Fourth of July Festival

WBUL hosted Red, White and Boom in downtown Lexington July 4 featuring Sarah Evans. Crowds gathered to play games, watch the fireworks and listen to Evans perform.

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Bud Light Maxim Party

The Lexington Convention Center hosted one of the HOTTEST parties of the year. The Bud Light Maxim Party featured hot music, even hotter photography, Bud Light products, Twister, dancing and hundreds of “hotties” dressed to

How ‘bout them cats?

The following are edited excerpts taken from fan comments on www.TopsInLex.com:

Clemson was definitely not a cupcake for a bowl opponent. They beat Wake Forest (BCS Team), FSU and Georgia Tech — and the Cats played Florida tougher than OSU .We might not be a football power, but we have a good team. After all, if you look at who really beat us this year (Florida ,LSU, Louisville) — I hear those teams did OK.

BT, Paris , KY

“I’ve put the Cats down., previous on this board. I didn’t give them a stinking chance and called them out. I have changed pace though. I think the second half of the season was a second win. We did beat Clemson and Georgia and gave Tennessee a run for its money. What I want is respect. They earned my respect back after the Georgia game. Now it’s time to earn the respect from the country.

SL, Lexington, KY

‘Bout Cats

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“BT must stand for Big Time! Which is what UK Football is starting to get a taste of ...”

MK, Lexington, KY

“Well, folks, all I can say is that I hope this season gives us a boost that we have needed. Go CATS.”

JR, Lexington, KY

“BT in Paris, and BT in Richmond,,,,,,, hmmmmmmmmm?”

EP, Lexington, KY

“Thanks to the ‘Cats for an exciting season of football. The offense looked pretty good all year with some exceptions in the Red Zone. The defense really played inspired against Tennessee and Clemson. I personally can’t wait to reorder my tickets for next year and to those who still put UK football down, I ask this question: When was the last time that there was this much talk and excitement about UK football — in January?! Go Cats !!!”

BT, Paris, KY

“Excuse me, KY isn’t a wonderful football team. You get a clue and read the fact sheet!”

EP, Lexington, KY

“It’s great to be a Kentucky fan these days! It’s sad to see we have so-called fans who still say our team “sucks” though. Develop a vocabu lary, and get a clue!”

JH, Lexington, KY

“BT ... come on, now! I am a CAT fan, however, we still suck! Maybe next year. I look forward to that round ball! I guess for “us” going to a bowl game is somewhat of a perk! We still have a long road ahead of us, to call us a good football team! Good day.”

EP, Lexington, KY

“Mikie, baby, you sure shut them up today. You rock. Enjoy it coach. Love you and thanks for putting up with us!”

ME, Jessamine Cou

ThePerfect Storm

by T.A. Scott

The stars finally aligned for the usually star-crossed UK football team in 2006. With a 28-20 Music City Bowl victory over the ACC’s Clemson Tigers, the Wildcats capped their most successful season in over 20 years.

A bowl victory? How did this happen? In the previous three seasons, Kentucky had managed a mere nine victories total. Now to have eight in one year? Let’s take a look at some of the contributing factors that made this the best UK football season in any of its current players’ lifetimes.

It all starts with the players. A team can have the best facilities, fan support and coaches in the nation, but if it doesn’t have players, none of that matters. And if talented players lack the drive or discipline needed to prepare for college football at the highest level, potential is wasted and losses are tallied.

Not the case with this team. Andre Woodson faced possible demotion like a true warrior and rededicated himself after a lackluster spring. Dicky Lyons Jr. made the maturity leap from problem child to exciting catalyst. End result? UK posted the best passing attack in the SEC and

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tion. Hats off to these young men who could have folded after rough early losses to rival Louisville and absurdly talented LSU.

Hats off also to the coaching staff. This team showed all the classic dividends of excellent coaching: mental toughness, a good turnover ratio and execution at the end of games to seal victories. Most notable was the addition of Randy Sanders as quarterbacks coach under Offensive Coordinator Joker Phillips. Their offensive output made Cats fans forget all about the throwback-to-Bill-Curry scheme of the departed Ron Hudson. Furthermore, off the field, these coaches are proving to be consistently savvy recruiters, and that could have the Big Blue fans booking travel to more bowl games sooner rather than later.

The injury bug had a softer bite. No team can make it through a football season (especially a season within the physically punishing SEC) without injuries. Kentucky, though, has suffered more than its fair share in recent years, especially given the depth challenges brought about by the NCAA probation settlement. This season, the much healthier Wildcats were able to show how many weapons they had available. Even when injuries occurred (Rafael Little’s comes to mind) players like Tony Dixon filled in ably.

The schedule lined up. Compare

Carolina and you’ll find that UK played LSU, Ole Miss and Miss St, while South Carolina, a team that finished a game behind UK in the East, played Auburn, Arkansas and Miss St. A difference worth mentioning is that while Auburn and LSU essentially cancel out one another, UK played Ole Miss while the Gamecocks played Arkansas. Few would contest that if the schedules had been reversed, UK likely would have been the 3-5 conference team instead of South Carolina. Give Kentucky credit, though. They took care of business and beat every vulnerable team, losing only once to a team outside the Top 20. And yes, you guessed it — the one team was South Carolina.

So can UK count on an even better season from a talented, senior laden team in 2007? It will be tough. With Louisville, Florida and Tennessee all playing at Commonwealth Stadium, the Cats either need to pull off some upsets or run the table on the road, always a difficult task in the SEC. In other words, the team could be better in 2007 and still fall short in the win column.

Though the schedule won’t be as nice and the injury bug is an everpresent wild card, UK still controls how its players and coaches approach their games. And with this group, that just may be enough to get back to bowling in 2007.

TopEvent

Roger Clemens and the Lexington Legends

On June 6, 2006, Roger Clemens played with the Lexington Legends at Applebee’s Park. The event drew the stadium’s largest crowd to date, a standing-room-only crowd of over 9,300 was on hand to witness what the team dubbed “Rocket Relaunch” — Roger Clemens’ first stop on his return to the Houston Astros.

Have a Happynew year Healthy you what EAT ARE you

“If something is promising unrealistic results, like lose 10 pounds in a week, that’s a warning ...”

Sensible foods, screenings good start to great health

by JANIE TAYLOR

There’s no magic formula for a fast track to good health in 2007. Experts say it’s as easy as sensible foods and proper health screenings.

Stanley says outpatient dieticians at Central Baptist can provide individual and group classes to accommodate special medical needs.

Central Baptist Hospital Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator Kathleen Stanley says a medical exam is the wise approach before beginning a new diet for good health.

“It’s important to see a physician and get proper lab work to fit your individual needs, “Stanley said.

“Screenings for cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose will identify special needs for health concerns and help a doctor determine the proper nutrition prescription.”

According to Stanley, referring to a doctor instead of a magazine will assure the right advice.

“Before someone decides to self-prescribe, they need a medical evaluation to be safe,” she said. “Everybody’s body is unique.”

Stanley said in addition to maintaining a proper diet, beware of quick weight loss scams.

“If something is promising unrealistic results, like lose 10 pounds in a week, that’s a warning,” she said. “Watch for unsafe diet plans out there that focus on one type of food, curative foods or that list a food as good or bad. There’s no secret to weight loss. Just burn more calories and eat less.”

“They can answer any questions concerning your individual diet,” Stanley said. “They’re offering classes for special diets such as cardiac, diabetic and low sodium.”

There are always questions, she said.

Stanley said the most common question when beginning a healthy eating plan is “What will I have to give up?”

“People are always very surprised,” Stanley said. “Favorites can still be enjoyed, even going out to eat can be fit in to your new plan. We can give them a liveable diet.”

Robert’s Health Food Manager Sybil Michael says a healthy eating plan should begin with education and a focus on digestive health.

“People can’t realistically lose weight and get healthy if they’re not eliminating properly,” Michael said.

“Digestive cleansing is important first; then, evaluate healthy foods and liquids to be taken in.”

Michael said most people are ingesting too many liquid chemicals in the form of artificial sweeteners, colorings and flavorings.

“They directly affect the liver,” she said. “It has to filter these things out of the system, and that causes it not to function well.”

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Large amounts of sugar, Michael said, can also alter liver function.

“Most people don’t realize that high amounts of sugar can cause cirrhosis,” she said. “And people put on excess body fat from too much sugar, more than they burn.”

Hidden sugar, according to Michael, is all too common.

“Fruit juices are not ideal; they’re full of sugar,” she said. “All of the fruit fiber has been compressed out, and most of the nutrients have been processed out.”

According to Michael, fresh fruits and veggies are primary to good health, and that they can be affordable.

She suggests a simple tip, shopping the perimeter at the grocery store.

“That’s where the healthiest foods can be found, even though the organic foods can be more expensive,” she said.

“Organic is always ideal, but not necessary,” she said. “It’s more important to get the most nutrients out of each serving. Fresh is much better than frozen or canned.”

One of the best investments to

capture those healthy benefits, she said, is a common vegetable steamer.

“Steamers are essential for healthy cooking,” Michael said. “Microwaving destroys nutrients, and if you have to buy prepped veggies, they’re worth the extra cost.”

Along with fresh fruits and vegetables, Michael’s recipe for a healthy diet includes good quality meats and a warning for staple dairy products.

“If you can go organic in any area, make it dairy. That’s where a lot of hormones, chemicals and antibiotics are transported through animal fat,” she said. “At least do the organic dairy.”

Michael said before beginning a new healthy eating style, any indigestion problems should be corrected.

“If you’re having these types of gas and bloating symptoms, it means you’re not breaking down properly the foods that you’re already taking in,” Michael said.

Outpatient dieticians at Central Baptist Hospital may be contacted at 859 260-6722, or 859 260-6356 to make an appointment for services.

GETFIT

Key is to keep moving

by JANIE TAYLOR

Stay committed and keep moving.

That’s what fitness pros are saying it takes to get fit and healthier for the new year.

Beaumont Center Family YMCA of Lexington Wellness Director Kelly Smotherman said actually beginning a fitness routine may be tough, so turn to the experts.

“Using free weight equipment is a good start, and we always have someone here that can show you how to safely use every piece of equipment,” Smotherman said. “Having a trainer, not necessarily a personal trainer, is a great way to get started.”

Smotherman said beginning fitness classes at the center is a great introduction to aerobics and fitness.

“These classes actually help people stay committed,” she said. “And that’s key to keep on track. I think it holds you more accountable when other people are involved and notice when you’re not in class. Also having a buddy in the class is a good way to help each other stay on track.”

Once you start, Smotherman said, healthy benefits are just around the corner.

“You immediately start to feel better about yourself and have more energy,” she said, “especially when you combine a program like this with healthy eating habits.”

According to Smotherman, the long-term benefits of a sound fitness program are huge health boosts.

“You can achieve overall health like lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels,” she said. “It just depends on how personally committed a person is willing to stay with us. Our staff is here to help with every question.”

Fitness and health, Smotherman said, is about making lifestyle changes.

“It’s good to have one major goal, to get fit or to lose weight,” she said. “But a person needs to set realistic goals. It can be very disappointing when

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these goals are not met. Start with small changes to see improvement.”

Smotherman says she’s seen these fitness tips reap big rewards at the center.

“Last year we had a husband, wife and mother-in-law join the center and begin a fitness program together,” she said. “They stuck with it. They’re still coming, and they’ve lost a lot of weight. They did it without a personal trainer, but we encouraged them all the way.”

YMCA Marketing Director Jim Kelsey said family involvement is a major focal point at the center.

“A large percent of our demographic is families,” Kelsey said. “It’s not just the young person in college. It’s a lot of downtown business folks and several household members coming together. We make it a family place.”

Kelsey said the YMCA’s after-

school programs are very popular and satisfy a wide range of interests, including sports leagues and swimming lessons.

“But there’s a lot more going on than gym and swim,” he said. “I’m not sure people are aware of all this. We even have hip-hop dance lessons.”

According to Kelsey, other programs include classes for visual art, guitar, drum, drama and crafts.

“Your child does not have to be in sports to benefit from fitness at the YMCA,” he said. “There’s something for everyone.”

With childhood obesity on the rise, the Lexington Center has designed programs to give local kids alternatives.

“We are focused on childhood obesity,” Kelsey said. “Here, kids can learn how to exercise and have fun. We teach them how to make that part of their lifestyle.”

A YMCA program, Lexington

on the Move, has recently been launched along with the University of Kentucky, to help kids overcome and prevent obesity. Kelsey said staffers are currently working with area elementary schools.

Kelsey said YMCA membership continues to grow.

“We are definitely seeing increase,” Kelsey said. “That indicates that more people are becoming concerned with fitness and health. The YMCA, all three Lexington branches, currently has 23,000 members.”

For more information, contact Jim Kelsey at (859) 367-7348.

HealthTOP

TopEvent

Ebony Fashion Fair

African American Forum Inc.’s presented the 49th annual Ebony Fashion Fair, Stylishly Hot, in November with 13 new and talented models per forming high-stepping, show stopping fashion at its finest.

Qa

& with eddie montgomery

of montgomery

gentry

They have performed for well over a million fans, opening on Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” tours in 2002 and 2003, and the Brooks & Dunn “Neon Circus & Wild West Show” in 2001. They were named the CMA’s Duo of the Year in 2000, and received that year’s American Music Award for Favorite New Artist--Country, the Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group or Duo and the 2000 and 2001 Radio & Records Readers’ Poll award for Top Country Duo. Just recently back from a trip to the CMA awards in New York, fresh off a Greatest Hits release and a New Year’s Eve performance at Rupp Arena, TopsinLex.com snagged an interview with Central Kentucky’s own Eddie Montgomery:

TOPS: How were the CMA awards in New York?

EDDIE: I think New York got it. We just kind of came in and took over the city. It was unreal to see all the country fans there and there’s not even a country music radio station there. I walked out of the subway and people went by and said, ‘Hey, there’s that Montgomery Gentry guy.’ I couldn’t believe that someone in New York recognized us.

TOPS: Was it due to the fancy jacket you were wearing?

EDDIE: No, I had on my Kentucky suit and ball cap turned backward. Anywhere I go I wear my Kentucky stuff. It’s unreal how popular Kentucky basketball is, bottom line. They recognize that and then me. They probably recognized the sweat suit first.

TOPS: Tell us about growing up in a musical family.

EDDIE: My mom was the drummer, Dad was the guitar player and the bartenders were our babysitters. Honky-tonk musicians don’t make a whole lot of money so they really couldn’t afford sitters, so John Boy and I would sit behind the bar while Mom and Dad played. When we got old enough, we were equipment carriers, Mom and Dad’s crew! We learned how to tune guitars, carried Pa’s set-up drums, learned it all.

TOPS: When did Tracy come into the picture?

EDDIE: I was playing at Austin City Saloon. Jack Goble owned it and their daughter Kathy was best friends with Tracy. One night they needed someone to work the door and I came in to rehearse for the show that night and she was standing there. We met and she pretty much had me hooked.

TOPS: How did you propose?

EDDIE: I pretty much proposed to her every night, and finally she went with it. I think I just wore her down.

TOPS: Tell us about the kids.

EDDIE: I have four: Kevin, Brook, Candice and Hunter. My youngest boy is 9 and says he’s going to play for the University of Kentucky, then he’s going into the NBA. I love it because I want him to have a dream to work hard for. I love ‘em to death and want them to be who they are. Go after everything you want.

TOPS: Do any of them want to follow in your footsteps?

EDDIE: Not really, but I will back them 100 percent and support them the whole way.

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TOPS: How did you and Troy get your big break?

EDDIE: We practically got our record deal right there at Austin City Saloon. Blake Chancey (former A&R VP of Sony Music Nashville) came in there and we’d play a song and everybody in the bar would turn around and look at him. It was funny because it was like, he’s going to give us a record deal or he was going to get his butt kicked. Blake said ‘I haven’t paid for a drink all night.’

TOPS: How do you select your songs?

EDDIE: We like to sing about the good, the bad, the working class, whether you’re in school, life, the way people live. That’s what we want to sing about, everyday life. There’s nothing better than a fan coming up and telling me that a song got them through it. There’s no award that can beat that. We don’t ever want to cut a song that our label picked and we can’t relate to. You ought to have lived them.

TOPS: You’re already up to a greatest hits CD?

EDDIE: I know. It seems like yesterday we cut Hillbilly Shoe. Greatest hits CDs are for Charlie Daniels and Alabama. As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun.

TOPS: Tell us about ‘Merry Christmas from the Family.’

EDDIE: We heard that song and thought, This is my family. So much of that is true. Me and John Boy growing up, T-Roy and his dad (who owned the Grapevine), but we all grew up the same way. When we recorded it, they were telling us it wasn’t politically correct. We told them that people across America will understand this song. We cut it as a joke at first, then when people heard it they started requesting it. The funniest thing about it is no matter how different you think you might be, people are all the same.

TOPS: What about those big dusters and red boots?

EDDIE: Charlie Daniels always wore that big hat and I wanted a hat bigger then his. So my friends call it the BAH, the big ass hat. I am a real big history buff and in the Civil War days they had these long coats. I wanted a coat like that but in black, so I had one made. I have always loved red boats. I love red and black; my bus is even red and black. My vehicles are black.

TOPS: Shades of The Outlaw Josey Wales.

EDDIE: That is my favorite movie! You know the move he does with his pistols? I can do that with my pistols. I love that whole movie, it’s my 9-year-old’s favorite movie too. I can quote half the movie. I just love Clint Eastwood. I love Unforgiven. I’ve probably got every Clint Eastwood movie there is.

TOPS: What’s something about you that would surprise people?

EDDIE: I love antiques, and I don’t know if I should let this out or not; in fact you are the first people I have told this to (only because it’s Lexington), but I love handmade quilts. I love the work that goes into them. It’s like writing a song; it’s an idea that turns into art. I love Kentucky history, and I think that’s why I never moved.

TOPS: Where do you see you and the band in the next few years?

EDDIE: My dream is for anytime that you walk into a bar, anyplace there’s a jukebox, you look down and always see Merle Haggard songs, Waylon songs, Willie songs, George Jones songs, and 20 years from now if we can look down and see all those names and a Montgomery Gentry song, that’s when we know we’ve done something.

TOPS: Thanks for your time, Eddie.

EDDIE: I just want to thank everybody back home for all their support. I am so proud of where I came from. Everywhere I go I tell people where I am from and that it’s God’s country, one of the prettiest places in the world. It was always my dream to play at Rupp. That’s when you know you have made it. When we didn’t play this year, Tracy and I didn’t know what to do, so we went down and ate at John Micheal’s new restaurant in Nicholasville, and went home. I sure do hope we are back this year. There’s nothing better than playing in your hometown on New Year’s Eve.

Don McNay A

columnist with a rock ‘n roll attitude

Be a father to your child ...

Half of the fathers with sons and daughters don’t even

But it’s so easy for them to

It’s true, if it weren’t for you then the child wouldn’t exist

After a skeeze, there’s responsibilities, so don’t resist Be a father to your child

Millions of men miss out on that joy. If they show at all, they expect the child’s love for throwing them a few dollars. It don’t work that way.

It may have been limited to weekends, but fathers were around and involved.

yours. You are a middle-aged guy. Act like one, instead of a whiny jerk..”

Parenthood is a chance to make a difference and leave a legacy.

— Ed O.G and Da Bulldogs

There is a scene in the movie The Godfather where Don Corleone says, “A man who is not a father to his children can never be a real

If the Godfather was correct, there are a lot of guys

Millions of men make babies and leave the raising to

There used to be a stigma against abandoning a child. No more. There is no societal backlash against sleazeball dads: few people care. Except for the children involved. They are out of

The absent-dad problem is worst during the holidays.

There are two scenarios: one is that the dad doesn’t come around. The child might be better off not spending time with human garbage, but it isolates them from friends who have dads.

The other scenario is where the dad makes an annual appearance on Christmas Day. After not being around all year, the absentee dad wants kudos for dropping off a

make ‘em man.” who aren’t real men. someone else. luck. Nintendo.

The other 364 days he leaves to someone else.

I am an adoptive dad and got into it late. My children are what I am proudest of.

Too many men are screwing their legacy up. Children should be more important than drinking beer or watching television.

I can’t just pick on guys. Some women dump their children too. One of my friends was “Mr. Mom” in addition to being a full-time worker. His son turned out to be an outstanding man, but parenting was a solo effort on the dad’s part.

Just like it is for millions of single mothers.

Law enforcement has done a better job of tracking down “deadbeat dads” and making them pay child support. Most men pay voluntarily.

It’s not about the money; it is about responsibility.

All animals are capable of nurturing their young. Humans should be somewhere above the level of dogs and cats.

You know society is screwed up when I quote rappers and Mafia chiefs for their glimpses of morality.

Yet both Ed O.G and the Godfather nail the issue: there must be a societal stigma against guys that abandon their children.

Society lets absentee dads skate. I grew up in an environment where the mores of The Godfather were the norm, but it was a world where a man stood up and took responsibility for being a father.

When my parents divorced, my dad moved just a short distance away. He either saw or talked to us almost every day. When he remarried, he filled a parental role for my stepsister.

Dad never gave himself a pat on the fatherhood back. It was something that came naturally, like breathing.

He had no respect for guys who shirked their duties.

That attitude is in short supply.

I was looking forward to the movie Dreamgirls. I think I’ll skip it now.

Eddie Murphy, one of the movie’s stars, apparently got his girlfriend pregnant just recently. He denies being the father and trash talks the girlfriend.

This is my advice to Eddie: “Eddie, you know how babies are created. If you got yourself in that position, it’s

Society has a chance to make a statement. “If people quit watching Eddie’s movies, (like they did for the entirety of the 1990’s), it might send a message to the next spoiled celebrity.

Yet it won’t happen. There won’t be ten people who skip the movie because of Eddie off screen activities. .If people did stand up, it might shame guys into doing what they ought to do anyway--be a father to their child.

Don McNay is Chairman of McNay Settlement Group in Richmond, Ky. He is the author of the Unbridled World of Ernie Fletcher. His award-winning column is syndicated on the CNHI News Service.

You can write to him at don@donmcnay.com or read other things he has written at www.donmcnay.com.

meet THE MOOO CREW

‘We just want to take over the world’

by JANIE TAYLOR

It takes more than quick wit and a punchy playlist to make a morning radio show.

For the Mooo Crew at Lexington’s 98.1 The Bull, it takes little more than mornings chocked full of their own brand of barnyard banter and entirely too much fun.

Within the past few months, the local trio of dedicated DJs have watched their country music morning show bag top ratings and earn the number one slot for morning radio programs in Central Kentucky.

Meet the Mooo Crew:

“Dusty” Dan Baldridge, Scott Wilson and Liberty Hill.

Dusty Dan, the program’s frontman and self-proclaimed fact keeper, is a 10-year radio veteran and says he’s just fine adding his own personal touch of sarcasm.

“I’m the opinionated grouch of the group,” he said. “We all have something special to add.”

Baldridge calls Scott Wilson “the comedian.” And rightly so — Wilson is a longtime stand-up comedian still performing in the Lexington area.

“I come from stand-up comedy, and I’ve done this for 23 years,” Wilson said.

Wilson still books shows at Comedy Off Broadway in Lexington. Joining the group shortly after Dusty Dan in 2003, he said his colleague’s hint of seriousness never dampens high humor in the mornings.

“We don’t ever let the facts stand in the way of a good opinion,” Wilson said. “We’re in here to have fun.”

Then there’s the balance, by way of charm. That would be Liberty Hill.

Baldridge even calls her “the charmer.”

“She’s the neutralizer with antacid and the only one willing to get into a dunking booth,” he said. “She’s not the comedian or the leader, and she’s the first one of us that gets recognized in public.”

Hill, also the program’s producer and having worked in radio since 1998, landed her spot in August.

“I’ve wanted to do this for a long time,” she said. “I really like air time when I get to talk about pop culture and entertainment.”

The Mooo Crew’s growing fan base that began in 2003, they said, gives them plenty of feedback.

“We’re out and about enough that people

know what we look like,” Wilson said.

The Crew’s celebrity status may be crowning, and Hill seems to like it most.

“I really like when I’m out and someone recognizes my name,” she said. “Someone might come up and say ‘Oh, you’re Liberty.’”

Despite huge ratings, Wilson said the group just wants more listeners.

“We’re here to entertain,” he said. “We want everyone 12 and older, and also everyone 12 and younger, to listen to the program. We’re not really concerned about the ratings; we just want everyone to love us but not to touch us. That would just be creepy.”

According to Wilson, the artistic variety of the three gives listeners the element of surprise.

“We come at them from three different directions and they don’t know what happened,” he said. “They never know what they’re going to get.”

Wilson said the show has it all.

“This is definitely one-stop shopping,” he said. “You’re going to get great music, contests and the best in concerts.”

Wilson said the five-hour morning show is a great escape for listeners.

“We can be a big part of people’s lives,” he said. “It can help them escape for a while, plus the show is family friendly and everyone can be entertained on a different level.”

The three will tell you that high ratings come second to entertainment.

“We like to get good ratings, and our high ratings are extremely flattering,” Baldridge said. “But we’re not mission driven. We just want to entertain and have fun, and it’s important to have the chemistry to do that. And we have it.”

But they only keep gaining in popularity. Just don’t ask them about future plans for the show.

“We just want to take over the world,” Baldridge said.

Wilson agreed.

“Yeah, we’re the Pinky and the Brain of radio,” he said.

Listen to the Mooo Crew at Clear Chan nel’s 98.1 The Bull every weekday morning from 5 a.m. until 10 a.m.

Log on to the Crew’s Web site at http:// www.wbul.com/pages/moocrew.html.

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Evening of Champions Derby Party

Derby Eve in Downtown Lexington started in the streets, then guests partied their way into a lavishly decorated Radisson Plaza Hotel. The Third Annual Evening of Champions Derby Party rocked to the sounds of the Dempseys and Joey and the Cruisers. Guests enjoyed a whimsical evening to benefit the Makenna Foundation and the University of Kentucky Children ’s Hospital.

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The 2006 Lexington Derby Ball was held at Donamire Farm and presented by the Lexington Foundation Inc., whose philanthropic mission is to create awareness and raise funds in the fight for the eradication of cancer. The Foundation is also dedicated to improving the quality of health care for cancer patients. Guests dined and danced the night away in beautiful garden setting with dragonflies, butterflies and ladybugs all while raising awareness and funds for a great cause.

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Polar Bear Plunge

The Lexington Polar Bear Plunge opened the season in a new home and posted re cord numbers. The Lexington Plunge had to find bigger digs and did so at Applebee’s Park — the home of the Lexington Legends minor league base ball team, a longtime Special

Laura Bell Bundy’s Welcome to LEGALLY BLONDE WORLD

Photo by Paul Kolnik

‘I really, honestly have to say I’ve never been happier in my life’

Tops in Lex Publisher Keith Yarber caught up with Lexington native Laura Bell Bundy as she was walking through Times Square in New York City. About 30 seconds into the conversation Bundy turned a corner and saw, for the first time, the marquee promoting her new Broadway show Legally Blonde.

BUNDY: Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m sorry to say that to you right now. I’m walking down Times Square, and they’ve put up all of the pictures and marquee up for our show!

TOPS: Oh yeah?

BUNDY: Yeah! And I haven’t seen it yet and you’re on the phone with me right now with me as I’m experiencing this.

TOPS: What does it feel like to look up and see that?

BUNDY: Well, I already saw the billboard and that really was a thrill. And now, seeing the marquee up … There was nothing in the theater at all. It said ‘theater closed,’ and now it’s up and going. It’s like ‘oh, my God.’ This is really happening ...

TOPS: You have made everyone here so proud. So what does it feel like to represent Lexington and the state of Kentucky?

BUNDY: I’ve gotta say it was really important for me to go home this (past) summer. I spent a lot of time with my family because when it comes down to it, my family really is the most important thing to me. It’s nice to be at home, and what I realized is how much I truly love being there. Also, I truly love performing. It’s kinda like I have two lives. I have this life that is my Kentucky life, and then I come to New York and do this here. The show has a great message. It’s such a great role for me, and I think that it’s the type of character and the type of show that has a very positive message. To me, that’s really nice.

TOPS: Do you have a couple of favorite scenes that you really look forward to performing?

BUNDY: Yes, I do. We have a scene called ‘What You Want.’ Her ex-boyfriend wants her to be serious so she’s going to go to Harvard. There is this whole process of her studying and trying to go to Harvard, making that decision to go and finally getting a 175 on her LSAT … getting a personal recommendation from Oprah Winfrey and then showing up at Harvard with an entire … drum line and a drill team into the Harvard Law admissions office.

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TOPS: That’s got to be fun.

BUNDY: It is hilarious. People have drums on. I am doing these cheerleader moves. (A cheerleading school) in Paris, Kentucky, helped me with all my cheerleading moves. Now, I am totally comfortable and not scared at all. Like I am standing on top of two guys hands and they are throwing me down.

Actually, I can’t believe how easy it feels for me. I just love that scene because I get to dance a lot. It’s high energy, and it’s a lot of fun. We do our form of crunking, if you know what that is. It’s very culturally popular at the moment.

There are songs that are my favorites. ‘So Much Better’ is like a huge song. It’s a long song for me, and it’s a song that naturally builds. It starts with the boy who she followed out to Harvard proposing to another girl and she is distraught. Then, all of the sudden, she finds out that her name has been selected to be one of four interns with a huge law firm and she’s like ‘Oh, my God. Maybe I am more than him.’ … It’s just a great, great song.

Then there is the song ‘Legally Blonde,’ which is the title song. It’s a song about leaving, realizing what has just happened and then

saying goodbye to the guy that has helped her that she realizes she is falling for. It’s a really sad song. It moves me emotionally because its goes through a series of emotions. I’m disgusted at first – shocked, disgusted, angry, hurt – trying to keep my emotions pinned up and then sort of like toward the end of the number, there is no way to keep the emotions under control. It’s a really beautiful song.

We have such incredible creative team on the show. Our writer, Heather Hach, wrote the book, and she’s fantastic. Larry O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, who wrote the music and the lyrics, are total geniuses and they went to Harvard. They met at Harvard.

TOPS: This sounds like its very physically demanding and emotionally demanding play. Is that right?

BUNDY: Yes. I am never off the stage really but maybe 30 seconds. I think a minute and a half is the longest time I’m off stage during the show.

TOPS: Wow!

BUNDY: We did a run through the first act and I was trying to change my shoes, and I could not change my shoes between the scenes I was in. I didn’t have enough time. I have two

dressers to change me, but it’s very physically demanding. It’s kinda like walking for two hours and occasionally sprinting while you’re on your two-hour walk. It’s like a marathon when you do a show. For me emotionally, this show covers all of it – happiness, sadness, joy, hurt, angst, almost like a depression.

The main thing about Elle though is that no matter what else, she is a problem solver. She wants to find a solution. She’s going to solve the problem. She’s going to make it work and in that optimism, she becomes a truly positive, happy person.

TOPS: It sounds like you really love the message in this play.

BUNDY: I love it. I really honestly have to say I’ve never been happier in my life.

TOPS: That’s great to hear. Are you rehearsing? How many days a week?

BUNDY: Six days a week - 10 to 6.

TOPS: That must be keeping you in great shape.

BUNDY: Yeah. My clothes don’t fit me anymore.

TOPS: How do you think Elle would do in Lexington?

BUNDY: I think Elle would do OK. Any

woman in all pink is kinda shocking, but women from Kentucky and southern women in general have a charm about them. They like to dress up. It’s not a big deal if a woman has luxurious hair and a luxurious outfit – a girl that goes to Keeneland dressed to the nines. It almost like the southern girl meets the California girl. But I think Elle Woods, with her positive outlook and her charm and her fully manicured self, would fit right in.

TOPS: Do you think Elle is a little naive but goes through the world with her own positive charm?

BUNDY: She just assumes people have good ethics and morals and are going to be nice to each other. So, she thinks everyone is going to be nice and do the right thing. What our story is about is when people don’t do the right thing. You have to feel that too. She is a beacon of being positive, and people may say that’s naïve. People say I’m naïve because I’ve very trusting. I feel people are innately good, and that’s the way Elle feels too.

TOPS: I read a study once that optimistic people tend to be happier, healthier and more trusting and those kinds of things. Elle, like yourself, seems to be an incredibly optimistic person.

BELL. Yes. Right.

TOPS: You have a co-star Bruiser the chihuahua?

BELL: Bruiser is played by Chico, and Chico is a Chihuahua that was rescued about a year ago now. He was basically abandoned and not treated very well and then adopted by the Humane Society and our dog trainer Bill Burloni, he trains a lot of dogs for Broadway, only trains dogs that are rescued. Chico is so great. Chico has two understudies – Teddy and Boo. They are both adorable ... Continued to page 40

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TOPS: Tell me about your love of cashews.

BUNDY: I love cashews. They are like a main snack for me - cashews and dark chocolate. Good chocolate is like a main vice for me – my biggest vice and biggest pleasure.

TOPS: You’ve put together something called Kreative Kids charity?

BUNDY: Yeah, The Kreative Kids Foundation is a foundation that promotes creative and performing arts in young people and helps people who can no longer afford their studies or schools that are in need of a program.

We are working on creating programs that we establish around Kentucky and in New York because I am here. A lot of the Broadway professionals that I work with are getting on board and going to cities to do talkbacks and workshops and things like that.

There will be young people who will be eligible to go for free. It’s a thing that I always wanted to do. I’ve always looked at what I really want to do. What is my main goal? And that is to provide people with a way to expand themselves creatively and to understand themselves through creative pursuits and to recognize talent and help them pursue their dreams.

I was able to recognize my talent because my family was always very supportive, but not everyone has that, not every parent is able to do that.

To have something that could actually help the parent and the kids is like wow! There really isn’t anything better than that because the greatest pleasure I have in the world is what comes from my artistic endeavors.

TOPS: Tell the folks back home what it’s like to live in New York City and what celebrities do you run into that have made a positive impression on you?

BUNDY: I love living in New York City. I lived here from when I was 9 to 14 and again from 18 to 23 and now, being back here is

nice because I spent a lot of my adulthood in New York. The city is very alive to me. I absolutely love it. In terms of celebrities, I am running into a lot of people who do theater, but I recently did this Broadway meets country event.

I met a lot of people who couldn’t have been nicer and one of those people was Ben Vereen who is such an incredible, positive person. Peter Gallagher was quite amazing. Barbara Mandrell was just out of control, the nicest celebrity I have ever met. It was nice to see people who are gracious. If I see them regularly and they’re a friend of mine, I forget they are famous. I’m good friends with Kristin Chenoweth and Harvey Fierstein. These are people I’ve worked with, and it’s hard for me to go ‘oh, they are a celebrity.’

TOPS: Well, that’s because you are quite the celebrity yourself now, and we are so proud of you.

BUNDY: It’s so weird. I don’t feel it yet, but I am starting to notice things changing. The first time I was ever recognized from the billboard in Times Square, I was like ‘Wow. That is a first. That is crazy.’

TOPS: So people are starting to recognize you and stop you on the street?

BUNDY: No, there is no stop ping on the street. It’s more like ‘Are you that? Wait, didn’t I just see you.’ It’s like a double-take thing.

TOPS: Do you have a mentor or someone you look up to?

TOPS: Are there things that would surprise people about you?

BUNDY: My favorite thing to do when I go out is dance. I love to go out and dance. I met my boyfriend at a bar because he challenged me to a dance-off.

TOPS: Wow. Who won?

BUNDY: I don’t know. I think we both ended up winning. I love walking. I love listening to my Ipod, and I love walking in New York. I am a bit of a night owl. If I had my choice, I would go to bed at 3 a.m. every day.

TOPS: What’s your favorite movie?

BUNDY: I love Doctor Zhivago

BUNDY: My mom has been a great role model for me in a lot of ways — my grandfather and my father too. My grandfather is a performer, and he has had this silent role in just being there. There was so much influence he had on me as a kid that is has kind of made me who I am.

TOPS: Is that Wayne Bell?

BUNDY: Yes. And Louanne Franklin and Pat Bell from Town and Village School of Dance in Lexington had a lot to do with allowing me to express my talents and excel at them. I owe a lot to them.

Kim Zimmer, who played my mom on Guiding Light, taught me

She is in my cast. She plays my best friend, and she’s overwhelmingly fantastic.

My director right now, Jerry Mitchell, is kind of a mentor for me. This is something you really have to think about before you answer.

TOPS: You’ve been fortunate to surround yourself with some great people.

BUNDY: I have mostly learned from my experiences. I never really went to acting school. I never went to school for acting or dancing. I went to classes when I was a little kid, but I never went to college for it. And what I did learn is I took advantage of the experiences I had and the work experience I got in a huge way.

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EH, Nicholasville, KY

“You couldn’t have asked for better publicity for the upcoming Apprentice. Thanks to the Donald for free publicity.”

MC, Lexington, KY

“Not a very good role model for upcoming young ladies. I don’t hold a grudge, but to be in the spotlight as she is, I think we may consider taking her crown. And, Trump to be the one in charge, he is a great role model as well! HA!”

EP, Lexington, KY

“In that since Vanessa should have been aloud to have kept her crown. You know all of this I read is about second chances and everyone should learn. I’m sorry but again when you accept the crown of the honor of Miss USA, you have a role that no matter what, or who you were before, you have to contain yourself, your actions and everything about you are being watched. This is a role model. What were her models. Also, I am glad that MADD is departing from its interest in Ms. Teen. This is about being a

the judgements they have made.”

SM, Lexington, Ky

“What would you do if you were from a small town and moved to the BIG City? Yes she should keep her crown. She made a mistake and she needs to get clean. The one thing that I don’t like is MADD backing out. To me they are saying that they don’t support her and she doesn’t need a second chance. I have a younger child that went to rehab. He has been clean for 1 1/2 years. I supported him. Sound to me like MADD doesn’t support you if you make a mistake. No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. I am just glad that Ms. Conner didn’t hurt or kill herself or someone else. People just need to leave her alone.“

LS, Paris, KY

“WELL, WELL, WELL ... Would you just look at all of the nasty comments fired toward this young lady. I am sure that most of you in your lifetime have followed a similar path the only problem is that you never got caught. I agree Tara isn’t just any ordinary Kentucky girl. She is young lady who

Tara Talk

She’s not fired! As you may have heard, rumors are swirling around Miss USA Tara Conner recently. Now that she’s been given a second chance by Donald Trump, we wonder what you think about it. Should she keep her crown? Is this good or bad for Kentucky’s image?

TopsinLex.com readers tell us.

should be representing our state with repect, the same as Heather French Henry did when she wore the Miss America crown, however Tara went down a wrong path and has made mistakes. I feel that she deserves a second chance. I also feel that she will do what she said and prove to be one of the Best Miss USAs that we have ever seen. Athough most of you don’t realize it winning a crown isn’t won by beauty alone. Tara is a very bright young lady who has worked hard to get to where she is and I admire her courage for standing in front of everyone on national television and admitting her mistakes. Donald Trump is a smart man, and I think he made a wise choice by letting Tara keep the crown. I also think that this newfound publicity for Kentucky could be to our advantage if handled the appropriate way. Everyone deserve a second chance! “

TM, Lexington, KY

“Don’t we all have anything better to worry about?”

WK, Lexington, KY

“She does represent Kentucky and she did make us look bad. If you for one second didn’t think she doesn’t represent Kentucky, then why does she have Kentucky on a banner going across her body? We all as Kentuckians represent ourselves, family and where were from when we travel. She is hot, but that’s no excuse to carry herself the way she did. She is non deserving of the crown and hopefully every Kentuckian learns from her mistakes and acts accordingly when on the road. “

KL, Georgetown, KY

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“She is just your typical blonde! “Oops since I’m beautiful I know I’ll get away with it, so why not”! Trump is an idiot also. Just take a look at his past with women! She won’t make it the rest of her Miss. USA term without messing up again.”

ST, Lexington, KY

“A smokin hot, drinking, bi-sexual. And the problem is?”

HH, Nicholasville, KY

“I think it is great that our Miss USA has stirred up Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell. Now that is some good entertainment.”

RT, Georgetown, KY

“Take the crown away! I am so tired of this “small town girl in the big city” crap. She parties! She has for awhile and absolutly knew what she was doing. Perhaps her ego is bigger than New York and she did not think she would be caught. We learn lessons in life through disapointments and mistakes. That means suffering the outcomes. I am embarrassed for our state.“

AK, Lexington, KY

“I cannot imagine any of you going to New York for the first time ever would not lose your head and try it all. Sure she did wrong, but she is after all a young woman with something new. Yes, she did wrong and it did look bad for her and Miss USA, but Miss USA had worse happen and survive. They will survive this and so will she.

I just hope she keeps her promise and keeps on the right way. If any of you are perfect I would like to meet you because in my 55 years I haven’t met one yet. Good Luck.”

KH, Phoenix, AZ

“I do think she should keep her crown, everyone makes mistakes and everyone deserves a second chance to prove themselves. I am disappointed that this happened but I am happy for her and hopefully she will be able to come back and show everyone why it is not

good to do the things she has done and she will be the best role model she can be.“

RG, Lexington, KY

“It doesn’t affect Kentucky’s image at all. Most people do not know who Tara Conner is, don’t watch the Miss USA pageant, will forget about this within a week and don’t care.”

KL, Lexington, KY

“Where were her chaperones? Everyone has had their party years, but not while wearing a crown! Oh yes, I thought Kentucky Girls knew how to fake cry better that that!”

RM, Lexington, KY

“I’m less surprised by her actions than I am at the amount of coverage. Then again, America loves nothing more than a scandal with a reformed sinner. And now it’s taking a turn into even more ridiculous territory ... Trump and Rosie’s “feud” is a perfect example of what this nation has become on the whole. If Ms. Conner belongs in rehab for her actions, they belong on Springer for theirs.”

ED, Lexington, KY

“Kentucky’s back on the map! No, it’s not for a great thing but hey, it’s not the end of the world either. If we all went back to our 20s, everyone has something they did they wish they could take back or get a second chance on. Face it people, in today’s world it’s all about risque’ activity and what you can get a way with. The media portrays this every day and most of us live it whether openly or secretly. Tara Connor isn’t perfect, and for the people who say that pageants should be banned, I disagree. Some women need this sort of thing to feel self-confident, just like some women need a $100,000 a year job to feel confident. It’s what makes them happy. If you’ve ever been in the pageant circuit, it’s not as bad as people think. Yes, Tara Connor had rules and she got caught up in the fame and attention and broke a few but to be honest, I wouldn’t walk a mile in her shoes! “

CH, Lexington, KY

party nights

Got a baby on board?

Well, the Sisters of Invention — Lisa Sheehy, Sally Trimmer and Angela Caporelli — have got the plan, not to mention a life-saving device that won’t let you think twice about leaving a child in the car.

TOPS: Lisa, what product have the three of you come up with?

LISA: It’s called Halo Baby Safety System.

TOPS: Sally, what’s the Halo?

SALLY: The system is designed to be very simple. It will be a package that will contain a pad that fits in a car seat and a key pod that works with that pad. It’s designed to keep children from being left in cars or being damaged by heat in cars.

TOPS: How did you come up with the idea?

SALLY: In August 2005 a group of us were talking about the news coverage about the babysitter that had left the child in the parking lot of the mall and the baby died. We thought, Why doesn’t somebody do something about that? We brainstormed about putting together an alarm system.

TOPS: But surely one was already out there. No?

SALLY: We began doing some research and looking online, and there really isn’t

anything that alerts people to children being left in cars, or to temperature issues in cars with children. There are alarms to tell you if you’ve left your keys in the car or your meal’s done cooking, so why wouldn’t you have one protecting babies, of all things?

TOPS: How did you come up with the design?

SALLY: We wanted something that would work with an existing car seat. There are 24 million car seats out there, so we want people who already have one to be able to use this product. And it’s not going to be hard-wired into the car. We worked with engineers in Florida that have worked in the aeronautics industry and with the military. They’ve been wonderful in this project.

TOPS: The system alerts the driver to an infant being left in the car. Tell us more about the temperature sensor.

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LISA: When we designed this product, we found scientific studies that show how quickly temperatures accelerate and the effect of heat on the infant. It’s frightening. Nine children a week are left in a car. Out of those, statistically 4.5 die. Those other children suffer internal injuries, brain damage, damage to organs; it’s quite serious. The heat will do that. And it doesn’t take more than 10 minutes in severe heat.

TOPS: Who did you involve in your consumer research?

SALLY: We’ve talked with Babies R Us customers. The Babies R Us folks let us talk to people during their store events. Young moms today have to rely a lot on other people to transport their children, so they want it to protect themselves, but they want the system to be transportable with the car seats, so no matter who’s transporting, the baby has a working system.

TOPS: Anyone who’s driving the car, right?

SALLY: The idea is it works with all your kids and whoever happens to be driving them.

LISA: You could also have multiple pads with one key pod.

TOPS: When will the Halo be for sale?

LISA: We’re hopeful we’ll have this on the market in March 2007. There are 25 states right now where it is a criminal offense if you are a parent and you leave a child in the car. Kentucky, just this past session, passed House Resolution 27, which Kathy Stein brought to the floor, where they want to encourage car manufacturers to install this type of device in the car. But we already have this device.

TOPS: How much will it cost?

SALLY: We think what the consumer will pay is much higher than what we’ll have to retail it

for. Right now, people are saying they would pay well over $250 for it. Our goal is to market it around $100. And of course, we’d like to be able to provide it for people who might not be able to afford it.

LISA: The price will increase depending on what features you want. You can upgrade the product to have it programmed to interact with Onstar, call a parent’s cell phone, and phone 911.

TOPS: Who’s making the product for you?

LISA: We’re working with a local manufacturer. It’s important for us to keep this product in Kentucky and create jobs here in Kentucky, to use the assets and talent that surround us.

TOPS: And after the Halo Baby Safety System is launched?

SALLY: The technology we’re creating for this product has applications in a lot of other areas. We already have a pet system in development. We believe there are medical applications—for example, at-home alerts for someone who’s taking care of a sick person.

We’re hoping it becomes popular enough that other companies will want to license the technology and find new ways to apply it.

LISA: We have so much technology around us now and it’s somewhat unsettling that none of it has been applied to things that are important to us as women.

TOPS: How can we learn more about the product?

SALLY: Take the survey on our site, www.sistersofinvention. com. We’re relying a lot on people’s feedback as we’re in development—what features they’d like to see, what they think is important and what they think of the product.

TOPS: We wish you much success with this life-saving invention!

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Woodford Humane Society’s Freedom fest

Calumet Farm hosted the 2006 Woodford Humane Society’s Freedoom Fest which featured dinner, dancing and a live auction.

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Children’s charity golf classic

The 2005 Children’s Charity Celebrity Golf Classic smashed all previous records in its history, raising an incredible $1.1 million! We came back to do it again in 2006! The record-breaking proceeds from the 2005 tournament, one of America’s most enduring and profitable celebrity golf tournaments, will benefit 36 charities that affect the lives of approximately 300,000 children. Over its history, the Children’s Charity Celebrity Golf Classic has raised more than $6 million for the children of Central Kentucky.

February

Vanderbilt at UK Hoops

7 p.m. Feb. 1

Memorial Coliseum Information: 859 257-3838

Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show

2 p.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 1

Lexington Convention Center Information: 859 233-3535

Friends of the Arts Presents — Dance SCAPA

8 p.m. Feb. 2

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show

2 p.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 2

Lexington Convention Center Information: 859 233-3535

LOOKING

Le Cabaret-Blues In The Night

6:30 p.m. Feb. 2

Marriott Griffin Gate Resort Information: 859 277-4817

UK at Arkansas

1 p.m. Feb. 3

Fayetteville, Arkansas Information: 859 257-3838

Heart Ball – Paint The Down Red TBA Feb. 3

Marriott Griffin Gate Information: 859 278-1632

Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show

10 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 3

Lexington Convention Center Information: 859 233-3535

Florida at UK Hoops

12 p.m. Feb. 4

Memorial Coliseum Information: 859 257-3838

Jackson Hewitt Strike at Cancer with Bill Meck

1 p.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 4

Collins Eastland Bowling Lanes Information: 859 260-8284

Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 4

Lexington Convention Center Information: 859 233-3535

Turf and Tackle — Super Bowl Edition TBA Feb. 4

2nd Floor Grandstand — Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Teatime for Teachers

4:30 p.m. Feb. 6

UK Art Museum Information: 859 257-1926

South Carolina at UK 8 p.m. Feb. 7 Rupp Arena Information: 859 257-3838

Art@Noon Lecture Series

12 p.m. Feb. 7

UK Art Museum Information: 859 257-5716

Shylock

7:30 p.m. Feb. 8

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5030

Carnegie Center’s Eclectic Living Room

5:30 p.m. Feb. 8

Carnegie Center Information: 859 254-4175

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Broadway Live Presents

I Can’t Stop Loving You

8 p.m. Feb. 9

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Shylock

8 p.m. Feb. 9

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5030

17th Annual H’Artful of Fun

8 p.m. Feb. 9

Radisson Plaza Hotel Information: 859 252-5222

Florida at UK

9 p.m. Feb. 10

Rupp Arena Information: 859 257-3838

Broadway Live Presents

I Can’t Stop Loving You

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 10

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

POPS: A Celtic Celebration featuring Cherish the Ladies

8 p.m. Feb. 10

Singletary Concert Hall Information: 859 233-4226

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. Feb. 10

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546

Shylock

8 p.m. Feb. 10

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5030

Audible and Edible: Woodwind Quintet

3:30 p.m. Feb. 11

Lexington History Museum Information: 859 233-4226

Broadway Live Presents I Can’t Stop Loving You

2 p.m. Feb. 11

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. Feb. 11

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546

Shylock

2 p.m. Feb. 11

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5030

Georgia Guitar Quartet

7:30 p.m. Feb. 11

SCFA Recital Hall Information: 859 257-4929

The Whirling Dervishes of Rumi

7:30 p.m. Feb. 12

SCFA Concert Hall Information: 859 257-4929

UK at Tennessee

7 p.m. Feb. 13

Knoxville, Tennessee Information: 859 257-3838

A Jazzy Valentine

7:30 p.m. Feb. 14

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-1808

Georgia at UK Hoops

7 p.m. Feb. 15

Rupp Arena Information: 859 257-3838

Frank X. Walker Reading & Book Signing

6:30 p.m. Feb. 15

Carnegie Center Information: 859 254-4175

An Evening With Our History

7:30 p.m. Feb. 15

Lexington History Center Information: 859 254-0530

John Prine

8 p.m. Feb. 16

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Downtown Gallery Hop 5 p.m. Feb. 16

Various Downtown Galleries

Information: 859 255-2951

HopARTunity at Carnegie Center

5 p.m. Feb. 16

Carnegie Center Information: 859 254-4175

UK at Alabama

3 p.m. Feb. 17

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Information: 859 257-3838

John Prine

8 p.m. Feb. 17

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Feb. 17

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Nature’s Plentiful Bounty

10 a.m. Feb. 17

UK Art Museum Information: 859 257-5716

Arkansas at UK Hoops

12 p.m. Feb. 18

Rupp Arena Information: 859 257-3838

American Saddlebred Exhibit

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 18

American Saddlebred Museum Information: 859 259-2746

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. Feb. 18

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Georgetown College Foust Artist Series — The Platters

8 p.m. Feb. 18

John L. Hill Chapel Information: 502 863-8112

Anna Mac Clark

7 p.m. Feb. 19

Eagle Creek Public Library Information: 859 231-5560

Hungarian Ensemble

7:30 p.m. Feb. 20

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5030

Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

7:30 p.m. Feb. 20

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-4929

Art In Bloom 2007

12 p.m. Feb. 22

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5716

7 p.m. Feb. 22

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-6218

Rodney Carrington

8 p.m. Feb. 23

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

La Fille Mal Gardée

8 p.m. Feb. 23

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 252-5245

Masterclassics: Judith

Ingolfsson, violin

8 p.m. Feb. 23

Singletary Concert Hall Information: 859 233-4226

Art In Bloom

12 p.m. Feb. 23

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5716

John Mayer

8 p.m. Feb. 24

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

La Fille Mal Gardée

8 p.m. Feb. 24

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 252-5245

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Feb. 24

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre

Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546

Art In Bloom

12 p.m. Feb. 24

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5716

Art In Bloom

Champagne Reception

7 p.m. Feb. 24

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-6218

Heart & Soul Fest

10 a.m. Feb. 24

Johnson Elementary Information: 859 278-1632 Continued to page 58

Snowbird Dressage

TBA Feb. 24

Kentucky Horse Park Information: 859 259-4219

UK at Vanderbilt

2 p.m. Feb. 25

Nashville, Tennessee Information: 859 257-3838

Anansi the Spider

2 p.m. Feb. 25

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre

Learning Stage Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Art In Bloom

12 p.m. Feb. 25

Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-5716

Dazzling Display of Dance

3 p.m. Feb. 25

Singletary Concert Hall Information: 859 233-4226

Georgia at UK

8 p.m. Feb. 28

Rupp Arena

Information: 859 257-3838

March

Disney on Ice:

100 Years of Magic

7 p.m. Mar. 1

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Friends-SCAPA Present:

Sarah, Plain and Tall

7 p.m. Mar. 1

Downtown Arts Center Information: 859 225-0370

Carmen 7:30 p.m. Mar. 2

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 257-4929

Disney on Ice:

100 Years of Magic

10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. Mar. 2

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Friends — SCAPA Present:

Sarah, Plain and Tall

8 p.m. Mar. 2

Downtown Arts Center Information: 859 225-0370

Carmen 7:30 p.m. Mar. 3

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 257-4929

Disney on Ice:

100 Years of Magic

11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Mar. 3

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Friends-SCAPA Present:

Sarah, Plain and Tall

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Mar. 3

Downtown Arts Center Information: 859 225-0370

UK at Florida

12 p.m. Mar. 4

Gainesville, Florida Information: 859 257-3838

Bridge to Terabithia

2 p.m. Mar. 4

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Disney on Ice:

100 Years of Magic

1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Mar. 4

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Degas String Quartet

3 p.m. Mar. 4

SCFA Recital Hall Information: 859 257-4929

McTeggart Irish Dancers

6:30 p.m. Mar. 6

Eagle Creek Public Library Information: 859 231-5560

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

1 p.m. Mar. 8

Atlanta, Georgia Information: 404 223-4636

Carnegie Center’s Eclectic Living Room

5:30 p.m. Mar. 8

Carnegie Center Information: 859 254-4175

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

1 p.m. Mar. 9

Atlanta, Georgia

Information: 404 223-4636

Carmen

7:30 p.m. Mar. 9

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 257-4929

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

1 p.m. Mar. 10

Atlanta, Georgia Information: 404 223-4636

Carmen

7:30 p.m. Mar. 10

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 257-4929

Bridge to Terabithia

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Mar. 10

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Main Stage Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Rosie The Riveter

1:30 p.m. Mar. 10

UK Art Museum Information: 859 257-5716

Bluegrass State Winter Games

TBA Mar. 10

Various County Locations Information: 859 255-0336

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

TBA Mar. 11

Atlanta, Georgia Information: 404 223-4636

NCAA Selection Sunday

6 p.m. Mar. 11

Bridge to Terabithia

2 p.m. Mar. 11

Lexington’s Children’s Theatre Information: 859 254-4546 x 247

Bluegrass State Winter Games

TBA Mar. 11

Various County Locations Information: 859 255-0336

Discovery

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mar. 13

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-4226

Discovery

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mar. 14

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-4226

2007 Men’s NCAA First Round at Rupp

TBA Mar. 15

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Discovery

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mar. 15

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-4226

Susan Starr Richards Reading & Book Signing

6:30 p.m. Mar. 15

Carnegie Center Information: 859 254-4175

2007 Men’s NCAA Second Round at Rupp

TBA Mar. 17

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

St Patrick’s Day Parade

TBA Mar. 17

Downtown Lexington Information: 859 278-7349

Bluegrass State Winter Games

TBA Mar. 17

Various County Locations Information: 859 255-0336

Glories of the Garden Opening

2 p.m. Mar. 18

President’s Room Art Gallery, Singletary Center For The Arts Information: 859 257-4929

Bluegrass State Winter Games

TBA Mar. 18

Various County Locations Information: 859 255-0336

KHSAA Sweet 16

Basketball Tournament

TBA Mar. 21

Rupp Arena

SCAPA: Guys and Dolls

7 p.m. Mar. 22

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Leo Kottke

7:30 p.m. Mar. 22

Kentucky Theatre Information: 859 231-7924

KHSAA Sweet 16

Basketball Tournament

TBA Mar. 22

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

SCAPA: Guys and Dolls

8 p.m. Mar. 23

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

KHSAA Sweet 16

Basketball Tournament

TBA Mar. 23

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Masterclassics: Lisa Osland, Alto Saxophone

8 p.m. Mar. 23

Singletary Concert Hall Information: 859 233-4226

Robert and Shana Parke

Harrison — Photography Lecture

4 p.m. Mar. 23

Worsham Theater, UK Student Center Information: 859 257-5716

SCAPA: Guys and Dolls

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Mar. 24

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Lexington Horsemen Opening Game

TBA Mar. 24

Wheeling, West Virginia Information: 859 422-7277

KHSAA Sweet 16

Basketball Tournament

TBA Mar. 24

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Peanut Butter and Jelly: Woodwind Quintet

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Mar. 24

Living Arts & Science Center Information: 859 233-4226

Audible and Edible:

Brass Quintet

3:30 p.m. Mar. 25

Actor’s Guild of Lexington Information: 859 233-4226

32nd Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show

TBA Mar. 29

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

32nd Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show

TBA Mar. 30

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

32nd Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show

TBA Mar. 31

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Hoops ‘n’ Horses Pick Six

TBA Mar. 31

2nd Floor Grandstand – Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

April

32nd Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show

TBA Apr. 1

Rupp Arena Information: 859 233-3535

Opening Day Delmarva at Lexington Legends

TBA Apr. 5

Applebee’s Park Information: 859 422-7867

Keeneland Spring Meet Begins

TBA Apr. 6

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Lexington Horsemen Opening Home Game

7:30 p.m. Apr. 7

Rupp Arena Information: 859 422-7277

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 7

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Easter Sunday Apr. 8

Georgetown College

Chapel Brass Concert

8 p.m. Apr. 10

John L. Hill Chapel, Georgetown College Information: 502 863-8117

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 11

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 12

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 13

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Antique & Collectible Show

9 a.m. Apr. 13

Lexington Loose Leaf Warehouse Information: 859 255-7309

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 14

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Peanut Butter and Jelly:

Brass Quintet

10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Apr. 14

Carnegie Center for Literacy Information: 859 233-4226

Antique & Collectible Show

9 a.m. Apr. 14

Lexington Loose Leaf Warehouse Information: 859 255-7309

Kite Fest

12 p.m. Apr. 14

Jacobson Park Information: 859 288-2927

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 15

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

An Evening with Martha Munizzi

TBA Apr. 15

The Lexington Opera House Information: 859 255-2653

Triple Helix Piano Trio

7:30 p.m. Apr. 15

SCFA Recital Hall Information: 859 255-4929

Bound For Glory (Final Day)

12 p.m. Apr. 15

UK Art Museum Information: 859 257-5716

Antique & Collectible Show

11 a.m. Apr. 15

Lexington Loose Leaf Warehouse Information: 859 255-7309

Central Kentucky Volunteer Awards

TBA Apr. 17

The Campbell House Information: 859 233-4461

Georgetown College

Chorale Concert

8 p.m. Apr. 17

John L. Hill Chapel Information: 502 863-8117

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 18

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 19

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Broadway Live Presents

Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers

8 p.m. Apr. 20

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 20

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

Downtown Gallery Hop

5 p.m. Apr. 20

Various Downtown Galleries Information: 859 255-2951

Leonard Bernstein Celebration

7:30 p.m. Apr. 20

Singletary Concert Hall Information: 859 257-1808

Broadway Live Presents

Neil Simon’s Lost In Yonkers

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 21

Lexington Opera House Information: 859 233-3535

Keeneland Spring Meet

TBA Apr. 21

Keeneland Information: 859 254-3412

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