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• UK music students take honors in six areas in Mid-South Region of national singing meet

http://www.kyforward.com/our-universities/2013/04/22/uk-music-students-take-honors-in-six-areas-in-mid-south-region-of-national-singing-meet/

kyforward.com

• Rand Paul, Mitch McConnell marks Earth Day by opening fertilizer manufacturing facility at Mill Creek power plant

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130419/NEWS01/304190126/Rand-Paul-Mitch-McConnell-marks-Earth-Day-by-opening-fertilizer-manufacturing-facility-Mill-Creek-power-plant?nclick_check=1

courier-journal.com (Tom Robl), also featured on dnj.com, courierpostonline.com

• Review: UK Symphony’s presentation of Britten’s War Requiem

http://copiousnotes.bloginky.com/2013/04/20/review-uk-symphonys-presentation-of-brittens-war-requiem/#storylink=rss

copiousnotes.bloginky.com (John Nardolillo; Lori Hetzel)

• UK Hospital Volunteer Say Giving Back Is Fulfilling

http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/play/4026542/uk_hospital_volunteer_say_giving_back_is_fulfilling?wpid=11176

wtvq.com

• 7 Mulch Myths Busted

http://www.turfmagazine.com/blog-4822.aspx

turfmagazine.com (William M. Fountain)

• Tuition increases capped at 3 percent for Kentucky colleges

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/18/2606205/tuition-increases-capped-at-3.html

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com)

• After wildly successful 'Phantom,' UK Opera to stage full 'Les Miz'

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/18/2606044/after-wildly-successful-phantom.html

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com) (Everett McCorvey)

• International law firm Bingham McCutchen opens its global service center in Lexington

http://www.lanereport.com/20652/2013/04/international-law-firm-bingham-mccutchen-opens-its-global-service-center-in-lexington/

lanereport.com (Eli Capilouto)

• Kentucky Space program will assist other space firms

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/morning_call/2013/04/kentucky-space-program-will-assist.html

bizjournals.com, also featured on kenyastar.com

• Three finalists chosen for University of Kentucky provost

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/16/2603230/three-finalists-chosen-for-university.html#storylink=rss

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com) (Mike Reid; Charley Carlson; Eli Capilouto; Lee Blonder)

• UK Dedicates Historical Marker

http://www.wtvq.com/content/localnews/story/UK-Dedicates-Historical-Marker/SyFIZsrcv0mIBySvUIYPmg.cspx

wtvq.com (Eli Capilouto)

• UK delegation sees firsthand the pros and cons of Cuba’s unique health care system

http://www.kyforward.com/2013/04/uk-delegation-sees-firsthand-the-pros-and-cons-of-cubas-unique-health-care-system/

kyforward.com (Claudia Hopenhayn; Anthony Ogden)

• UK theatre students helped by professionals with this week’s Spring Awakening opening

http://www.kyforward.com/our-arts-and-culture/2013/04/17/uk-theatre-students-helped-by-professionals-with-this-weeks-spring-awakening-opening/

kyforward.com

• UK radio station’s fifth annual fall Boomslang festival artist lineup set

http://www.kyforward.com/our-food-and-fun/2013/04/uk-radio-stations-fifth-annual-fall-boomslang-festival-artist-lineup-announced/

kyforward.com

• Registration begins for 35th annual women writers’ conference; playwright prize given

http://www.kyforward.com/our-arts-and-culture/2013/04/16/registration-begins-for-35th-annual-women-writers-conference-playwright-prize-given/

kyforward.com

• Ancient Trick May Trap Bedbugs

http://www.weather.com/news/science/sticky-trap-for-bedbugs-20130411

weather.com (Michael Potter)

• Eight Kentucky companies named 2013 Business Pacesetters

http://www.lanereport.com/20501/2013/04/eight-kentucky-companies-named-2013-business-pacesetters/

lanereport.com

• UK professor Brent Rowell helps build connections, transform agriculture in Burma

http://www.kyforward.com/2013/04/uk-professor-brent-rowell-helps-build-connections-transform-agriculture-in-burma/

kyforward.com (Brent Rowell; Robert Houtz; Tim Woods; Gary Gaffield)

• Symphony Sing-Off takes place Saturday night

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Symphony-Sing-Off-takes-place-Saturday-night-202704831.html

wpsdlocal6.com

• UK receives Bicycle-Friendly University award

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/12/2597439/uk-receives-bicycle-friendly-university.html

(AP), Herald-Leader (kentucky.com), also featured on wtvq.com, wkyt.com, wowktv.com, fox19.com, wtov9.com, et al.

• Maker's Mark bottle signing is part of bourbon's long history with Keeneland

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/11/2596763/makers-mark-bottle-signing-is.html

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com)

• First Lady Jane Beshear and Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto join 900 third-grade students in Pulaski County at ‘Feed the Mind” literacy event

http://www.wkyt.com/yourtown/headlines/First-Lady-Jane-Beshear-and-Dr-Mary-Lynne-Capilouto-join-900-third-grade-students-in-Pulaski-County-at-Feed-the-Mind-literacy-event-202550591.html

wkyt.com (Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto)

• First Lady Jane Beshear and Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto join 900 third-grade students in Pulaski County at ‘Feed the Mind” literacy event

http://www.wkyt.com/yourtown/headlines/First-Lady-Jane-Beshear-and-Dr-Mary-Lynne-Capilouto-join-900-third-grade-students-in-Pulaski-County-at-Feed-the-Mind-literacy-event-202550591.html

wkyt.com (Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto)

• Leaf-like material 'traps bedbugs', say researchers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22078653

bbc.co.uk (Michael Potter), also featured on cw15.com, whptv.com, londonwired.co.uk, rocketnews.com, banglanews24.com, et al.

• How a Leafy Folk Remedy Stopped Bedbugs in Their Tracks

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/science/earth/how-a-leafy-folk-remedy-stopped-bedbugs-in-their-tracks.html?emc=rss&partner=rss&_r=0

nytimes.com (Kenneth Haynes; Michael Potter), also featured on cbslocal.com, nationalpost.com

• Easiest Way to Kill Bedbugs Without Sprays?

http://news.discovery.com/earth/plants/how-to-kill-bed-bugs-without-sprays-130410.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

discovery.com (Michael Potter)

• WATCH: A humble bean leaf conquers the bedbug

http://theweek.com/article/index/242492/watch-a-humble-bean-leaves-conquer-the-bedbug

theweek.com

• UK researchers: Kidney bean leaves may eradicate bedbugs

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/09/2593696/uk-researchers-kidney-bean-leaves.html

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com) (Mike Potter; Ken Haynes)

• McConnell Fundraising Nearing $12M For Re-Election

http://www.lex18.com/news/mcconnell-fundraising-nearing-12m-for-re-election/

(AP) lex18.com (Steve Voss), also featured on therepublic.com, dailyjournal.net, whas11.com, washingtonexaminer.com

• Special Lexington sensory-friendly showing of children’s movie for light, sound sensitive

http://www.kyforward.com/our-neighbors/2013/04/09/special-lexington-sensory-friendly-showing-of-childrens-movie-for-light-sound-sensitive/

kyforward.com

• The creativity conundrum

http://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2013/04/the-creativity-conundrum

cavalierdaily.com

• Beshear lets Kentucky hemp bill become law without his signature

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sns-mct-beshear-lets-kentucky-hemp-bill-become-law-without-20130406,0,2940843.story

chicagotribune.com, also featured on Herald-Leader (kentucky.com), courier-journal.com, news.yahoo.com, dailypress.com, cincinnati.com, et al.

• Public forums scheduled to talk about privatization of UK dining services

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/08/2591910/public-forums-scheduled-to-talk.html#storylink=rss

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com)

• Gatton College's new career office is proving a winner

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/04/08/2591409/gatton-colleges-new-career-office.html#storylink=rss

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com) (Sally Foster)

• Leadership Kentucky selects Class of 2013

http://www.lanereport.com/20225/2013/04/leadership-kentucky-announces-its-class-of-2013/

lanereport.com (Jonathan (Jay) Blanton; Gordon M. Garrett)

• KDA shuts down state fuel lab to save nearly $600,000

http://www.lanereport.com/20179/2013/04/kda-shuts-down-state-fuel-lab-to-save-nearly-600000/

lanereport.com, also featured on kentuckyagconnection.com, kentuckyagconnection.com, kyforward.com

• UK World Music Concert showcases China, Korea, Brazil, Caribbean, Ireland, Appalachia

http://www.kyforward.com/our-arts-and-culture/2013/04/04/uk-world-music-concert-showcases-china-korea-brazil-caribbean-ireland-appalachia/

kyforward.com (Tanner Jones; Erin Walker; Donna Kwon)

• UK 2012 seniors, state historical society join to place new marker on class competitions

http://www.kyforward.com/our-universities/2013/04/04/uk-2012-seniors-state-historical-society-join-to-place-new-marker-on-class-competitions/

kyforward.com

• 4 Social Media Marketing Lessons From The Top Colleges

http://www.business2community.com/social-media/4-social-media-marketing-lessons-from-the-top-colleges-0455255

business2community.com, also featured on jeffbullas.com

• Ranking the Safest (and Least Secure) College Campuses

http://www.rd.com/advice/parenting/ranking-the-safest-and-worst-college-campuses/

rd.com

• Ky. voices: Eli Capilouto on challenges of diversifying UK

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/03/31/2580884/ky-voices-eli-capilouto-on-challenges.html

Herald-Leader (kentucky.com)

• UK to Participate in 'Light It Up Blue' for Autism Awareness

http://www.wtvq.com/content/localnews/story/UK-to-Participate-in-Light-It-Up-Blue-for-Autism/PeF_TuTe1UeepdDycjjmYw.cspx

wtvq.com (Brandy Denton; Amy Spriggs; Victoria Knight)

• University of Kentucky professor to discuss budget impacts

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2013/03/29/university-of-kentucky-professor-to.html

bizjournals.com (William Hoyt)

• Alison Lundergan Grimes, Ben Chandler called possible candidates to face Sen. Mitch McConnell

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130328/NEWS01/303280095/Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-Ben-Chandler-called-possible-candidates-face-Sen-Mitch-McConnell?nclick_check=1

courier-journal.com (Stephen Voss), also featured on thetimesherald.com, newarkadvocate.com, dnj.com

• Two CoD professors selected for AIA emerging professionals exhibition

http://archinect.com/schools/release/11064/two-cod-professors-selected-for-aia-emerging-professionals-exhibition/70228059

archinect.com (Kyle Miller; Martin Summers)

• University of Kentucky junior wins VSA Ky outstanding young musician award for voice

http://www.kyforward.com/our-arts-and-culture/2013/03/28/university-of-kentucky-junior-wins-vsa-ky-outstanding-young-musician-award-for-voice/

kyforward.com

• UK College of Agriculture and Cooperative Extension team up to help family finances

http://www.kyforward.com/our-neighbors/2013/03/28/uk-college-of-agriculture-and-cooperative-extension-team-up-to-help-family-finances/

kyforward.com (Jeanne Davis; Jennifer Hunter; Becky Nash)

• Rand Paul repeats threat to block gun measure

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/03/27/2576526/paul-plans-to-block-new-federal.html

(AP) Herald-Leader (kentucky.com), also featured on wtvq.com, lex18.com, wkyt.com, , cincinnati.com, deseretnews.com, kfvs12.com, et al.

• Rand Paul postpones any decision on presidential race until 2014

http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130327/NEWS01/303270101/Rand-Paul-postpones-any-decision-presidential-race-until-2014

courier-journal.com (Stephen Voss)

• A look back at the General Assembly session

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/blog/2013/03/a-look-back-at-the-general-assembly.html

bizjournals.com

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Sat, 06/01/2013 - Sun, 06/02/2013

THATCamp Kentucky (Day 1)

08:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sat, 06/01/2013

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Sun, 06/02/2013

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12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Repeats every month on the second Saturday until Sat Jun 08 2013 .
Sat, 06/08/2013

Saturday Swing Dancing

08:00 PM - 11:45 PM

Mon, 06/10/2013

Fine Arts Institute Classes & Workshops

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