Dolly Parton musical, Southern Lights, Photography exhibition

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Several weekend occasions provide leisure choices for households searching for vacation actions, together with a Christmas musical, a light-weight show and a pictures exhibition.

Dolly Parton musical on the Lexington Opera House

Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol might be carried out on the Lexington Opera House this weekend. The musical is a spin on the traditional “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, set within the Thirties within the Smoky Mountains as an alternative of London.

The present follows mining firm proprietor Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns about love and the true that means of Christmas by visits by three ghosts.

Saturday reveals are at 1 p.m. and seven:30 p.m. Sunday reveals are at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Southern Lights show ends quickly

Southern Lights is celebrating its thirty second yr on the Kentucky Horse Park. The drive-through gentle show options over 1,000,000 lights and runs by Dec. 31.

Visitors may also try Animal Land, a bluegrass miniature prepare show and the Kentucky Horse Park reward store. Drinks and snacks can be found within the village, and dinner is served at Tootie’s Peppermint Cafe.

Admission is $35 per carload. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Photography exhibition celebrates metropolis anniversary

The Lexington at 250 Photography exhibition is on show on the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. The present highlights 31 native photographers and is curated by Tom Eblen.

The exhibition highlights Lexington’s tradition, magnificence and historical past as town celebrates its 250th anniversary. The exhibit is free.

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