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Music that will make a difference in the life of a survivor of intimate partner violence is coming this next Sunday! David McLean of Skinny Devil Music Lab has created something completely original and innovative to Lexington. A music award show for local artists to be highlighted and celebrated so that our Lexington musicians and performers are given the recognition they deserve. The LEXI Music Awards! Last year was the first year for this award show and it has gotten huge accolades from artists and lovers of local music and talent! To keep the energy going and to continue to shine a light on these talented performers, David decided to put on a series of small concerts once a month that would have 4-5 musical acts of varying genres…and that in and of itself would have been wonderful…but he then wanted to benefit a local charity with the proceeds from these concerts. He chose GreenHouse17 to be that charity this year. We have been the receiver of proceeds from over half dozen LEXI Concerts with the artists giving generously of talent and time! What a gift for the survivors of intimate partner abuse that we are able to nurture and care for! David also thought that an outdoor music festival to bring together many artists in a family-friendly event as well as raising funds for charity would be a wonderful idea. And so LEXI Fest Outdoor Music Festival was born!

Next Sunday at Proud Mary BBQ (9079 Old Richmond Road) starting at 4pm, artists of many different genres will take the stage! Showcasing local talent and benefiting the strong survivors of domestic violence that are under our care. We are so very grateful and excited for this event! Tickets are $12 and can be purchased now on-line through the link below. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at Proud Marys. MC-ed by Max Corona of Classic Rock 921 WBVX, this event will feature many of the nominees & award recipients from the LEXI Music Award last February….like Michael Johnathon (best folk and lifetime achievement), Mandy Ray (best female vocal) and Chris Hybridtherapper Ballinger (best hip-hop) and Sydney Paige Cubit (best pop), AllThe Little Pieces (best rock) as well as other stellar artists like Haylee Walters and Chung Yen Twins…and a few surprises! Get your tickets now, grab lawn chairs and a blanket and meet us next Sunday to hear spectacular music for a great cause… working to end domestic violence and nurturing those harmed by it!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/860183750742483/

A night of music performed by Born Cross Eyed and Allman Butter. Two local bands come togetherto raise awareness for our mission by paying tribute to the great music of the Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers.

Saturday, September 26
9 pm
Cosmic Charlies
388 Woodland Ave, Lexington
$12 at the door, with option of $5 additional donation

Many members in the band are parents of young boys and girls now, and it matters when dads in our community take as stand against violence.

We enjoyed two beautiful day at this year’s CRAVE LEXINGTON! And each and every car in this photo represents a donation to our mission to end intimate partner abuse. We are so very thankful for all the volunteers who helped with parking at the big event:

• The kind and dedicated friends and family of Helue Shalash…
• The amazing staff at BaK 4 More Studio​…
• Our Board of Directors and staff and their friends and family…
• Supporters and survivors and their friends and family…

Thank you, too, to the event-goers who paid $5.00 to park and support survivors  in central Kentucky.

Crave Lexington is a festival that echoes our mission in many ways. We believe in the power of good food and good music to nurture lives, and local solutions are the foundation of our approach to the mission to end intimate partner abuse. Right now, 33 adults and children are living at our emergency shelter. We could not provide 24-hour crisis intervention services for survivors without the support of this generous community.

We are so very grateful for the support of the event organizers, volunteers, and participants. Thank you!

Gather up some family and friends and drive on out to our farm for a day of flower picking fun:

Saturday, August 1
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$10 a bucket

More than a dozen varieties of flowers available! Cash, check, and credit accepted. Remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This is a rain or shine family-friendly event. Every bucket picked helps survivors on the journey of healing.

Send us a note if you you need driving directions to the farm, and we’ll e-mail them to you.

We invite you to attend this On the Verge special charitable performance of Legacy of Light to benefit survivors of intimate partner abuse:

Wednesday, July 15
7 p.m. Showtime
Arts Place – Lex Arts
161 North Mill Street Lexington
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This delightful play tells the stories of two women apparently separated by centuries who are gradually revealed to be connected in surprising ways. Presented by On the Verge. Directed by Ave Lawyer. With Zach Dearing, Tim Hull, Robbie Morgan, Tom Phillips, Rachel Lee Rogers and Shelby Vogelpohl.

Tickets are available for a $20 donation each. Seating is very limited. Please complete the form below to reserve your tickets today. We’ll have them for you at the will-call table on the night of the event.

Healing.

It comes in as many forms as the harm that brought its need. Yes, it takes time. Safety. Counseling. Space. Nurturing. Not just covering wounds but allowing them to slowly mend and then become strong again.

We explore all ways that we can help survivors of intimate partner abuse to find their own path to healing. Offering art and creative art is one. These beautiful pieces hang in the shelter’s hallways. Created by survivors.

As THEIR own way to heal.

A walk through our halls is truly an inspiration. I always try to take a moment each day to be grateful for the safety and space and time we provide for survivors….and for the healing journey they discover for themselves.

I invite you to experience this inspiration firsthand during our upcoming Open House event on Thursday, July 9 from 6:30 – 8 p.m.    

Just follow this link to send a quick note to let us know you’d like to attend. I will follow up with you soon to confirm and share driving directions.

We love community events.  One reason, of course, is raising funds to support survivors. Another reason…we get to share information about our mission and shelter and our trauma-informed approached to survivor advocacy. That’s why we’re so excited about Lexi-Fest TWO!

Lexi-Fest TWO
Sunday, May 31
1-3 p.m.
Natasha’s Bistro & Bar
112 Esplanade, Lexington

Mighty Max Corona of Classic Rock 921 WBVX will emcee the afternoon concert with this amazing line-up of local musicians:

• Ben Lacy & Corey Cross
• Caroline Copley
• Osland/Daily Duo (with Miles Osland and Raleigh Dailey)
• Mino Slick
• Carla Gover
• Mandy Ray

We count on events like this cool one being put on by David M. McLean with Skinny Devil Music Lab and LEXIawards with the support of local musicians to gather folks for a fun afternoon of information sharing, fundraising, and…in this case….some really great music! Come on out to enjoy incredible musical talents from the region, while supporting those harmed by intimate partner violence.

By Darlene Thomas
Executive Director

For seven years advocates across the Commonwealth of Kentucky have sought protections for victims of dating violence.

Late last night — just before midnight — House Bill 8 made its way to the Senate floor, where it passed with only one dissenting vote. About thirty minutes later, the House concurred with the Senate changes with a 100-0 vote! And Governor Steve Beshear tweeted that he looks forward to signing the legislation into law.

Thank you Governor and First Lady Beshear, Representative John Tilley, and Senator Whitney Westerfield for championing this critical legislation. Thank you to every legislator who leads with support of victims and survivors. And thank you to every advocate who never lost their voice.

Dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking victims were heard last night. Soon protections under the civil protective order system will be provided. Lives will be protected and saved!