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Lexington, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey there, Lexington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a museum visit? Here’s exactly how to park in Lexington
  • How one W&L artist helped shape Lexington’s Chinese art scene
  • How VMI’s new-look secondary is taking shape before kickoff

Also on today's calendar: Lime Kiln Theater: Co-Bill w/ SJ McDonald and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What kind of theatre always has a doctor on hand? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot and humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 69.
  • Monday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Admission and Parking (wlu.edu) — If you’re heading to W&L’s Art Museum, you’ll find free admission and visitor parking at the University Chapel lot on North Jefferson Street in Lexington. The guide explains where large vehicles should park and gives clear driving directions from I‑81, I‑64, and Route 60 straight into town and the Chapel entrance.
   

• Block Party! (wlu.edu) — Washington and Lee’s art museum is spotlighting the legacy of former professor I‑Hsiung Ju, whose Chinese painting and teaching deeply shaped W&L and Lexington’s arts scene. His work inspired current artist‑in‑residence Zhang Xiaoli and once anchored the Art Farm Gallery, a long‑running local hub for Chinese arts and culture.
   

• VMI Fall Camp Report: The Secondary (vmikeydets.com) — VMI’s football secondary is grinding through fall camp in Lexington as a new defensive staff installs a multiple 3‑4 scheme ahead of the Idaho State opener. Coaches and veteran defensive backs describe growing depth, faster play, and heavy emphasis on communication and consistency while they mentor incoming “rats” through both football and VMI life.
   

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    Monday August 10
  • Teacher Work Day
    Rockbridge County Lexington, VA 24450
    • Wednesday August 12
  • School Begins
    Rockbridge County Lexington, VA 24450
    • Saturday August 29
  • Lime Kiln Theater: Co-Bill w/ SJ McDonald →
    Lime Kiln Theater, 607 Borden Rd, Lexington
    7:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Amherst County Sheriff's Office steps up hands-free driving enforcement (wset.com)
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Lynchburg

  • Lynchburg honors Purple Heart recipients during National Purple Heart Day ceremony (wset.com)

Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: an operating theatre (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lexington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lexington

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.