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Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Lexington! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How to get tickets for W&L’s May 5 screening of “The Audience”
- How Lexington’s health center was picked for a new maternal care pilot
- How Sadie Moore dominated in Rockbridge County’s 21-0 Lexington shutout
Also on today's calendar: Washington and Lee University — Anita Graef and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Who is taller, Mr Bigger or Mr Bigger's son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• W&L Presents Screening of the West End's ‘The Audience' (wlu.edu) — Lexington residents can catch a National Theatre Live screening of “The Audience,” starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, at Washington and Lee’s Lenfest Center on May 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, priced at $20 for general admission and $8 for W&L students, are available online or at the Lenfest box office during weekday hours. 
• Virginia Department of Health Launches First Perinatal Health Hubs to Support Families Across the Commonwealth (virginia.gov) — Lexington’s Rockbridge Area Health Center has been chosen as one of four pilot Perinatal Health Hubs in Virginia, bringing expanded support for local mothers and babies through June 2027. The new program will connect families to doulas, community health workers, peer support, and other perinatal specialists, with the state tracking outcomes to guide future maternal and infant health improvements.
• Moore Pitches Perfect Game To Lead RC Softball Over Staunton, 21-0 (thenews-gazette.com) — Rockbridge County High School’s softball team delivered a 21-0 mercy-rule win over Staunton in Lexington, powered by senior pitcher Sadie Moore’s perfect game and 13 strikeouts. The Wildcats piled on runs early, flashed error-free defense, and now head to Waynesboro Friday as they continue Shenandoah District play.
📸 Around Lexington
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★ Featured events ★
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Mojo Parker Live →
Brew Ridge Taps, 11 E Nelson St #2524, Lexington
6:00 pm
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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The Bonnie Blue National Horse Show
Anderson Coliseum, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington -
Washington and Lee University — Anita Graef →
Lenfest Center for the Arts, Box Office, 100 Glasgow St, Lexington
7:00 pm -
Franklin Society Debate — The Generals Redoubt →
Fancy Hill, US-11 of, Lexington
5:30 pm -
Staniar Gallery Exhibit Lecture & Reception: LEAH SOBSEY & AMANDA MARCHAND →
Staniar Gallery, Washington and Lee University, 204 W Washington St, Lexington
5:30 pm -
Shenandoah Valley SBDC Drop-In Event →
Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce, 18 E Nelson St UNIT 101, Lexington
9:00 am
Wednesday May 6
Friday May 8
Saturday May 9
Wednesday May 13
Tuesday May 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Taster's Choice 2026
Virginia Horse Center Foundation Lexington, VA 24450
4:30 pm -
The Bonnie Blue National Horse Show
Anderson Coliseum, 487 Maury River Road, Lexington -
Trey Hensley →
Lime Kiln Theater, 607 Borden Rd, Lexington
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Lime Kiln Theater - Sierra Hull →
Lime Kiln Theater, 607 Borden Rd, Lexington
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Dan Tyminski Band →
Lime Kiln Theater, 607 Borden Rd, Lexington
7:30 pm
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 16
Friday May 22
Friday June 5
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His son; he's just a little Bigger. (Thank you Joe Y. for sending it in!)
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