Stop by city hall for Gallery Hop

For the first time ever, Lexington's city hall will be a stop during the Downtown Gallery Hop on Friday.

Mayor Jim Newberry is inviting the public to view the work of local artists that are on display in the lobby and hallway of the mayor’s office on the 12th floor of the Urban County Government Center, 200 East Main Street. The art was provided by the Lexington Art League.

Lexington residents are encouraged to view the art, meet the mayor and visit the mayor’s office during the Gallery Hop open house from 5 to 8 p.m.

“We thought joining Gallery Hop was a great way to demonstrate the city’s strong support of the arts community,” Newberry said in a news release. “In addition, the artwork has been a wonderful addition to the mayor’s office. Visitors to the 12th floor have really enjoyed our gallery.”

If you don’t get a chance to drop by the mayor’s office during Gallery Hop, you can always stop by during regular business hours — but you might not get a guided tour by the mayor himself.

- Michelle Ku