Isaac Murphy Bike Club

02/10/2012

Come out to see proposals for signature art at the Isaac Murphy Legacy Trail trailhead tonight!

On view at Land of Tomorrow, 527 East Third Street, Lexington
Opening Reception February 10 @ 5:30 – 7:00
Free

02/07/2012

Come out to see proposals for signature art at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden Legacy Trail trailhead this Friday night!

On view at Land of Tomorrow, 527 East Third Street, Lexington
Opening Reception February 10 @ 5:30 – 7:00
Free

Display open 10-5 Mon- Friday February 10, 2012 – February 24, 2012

The exhibit will also consist of various objects unearthed during an archaeological dig in June 2011 at the Isaac Murphy homesite and historical signs describing the contributions of African-Americans to the Thoroughbred Industry. The five participating artists are Garry R. Bibbs of Lexington, KY, Neal Bociek of San Diego, CA, Willis “Bing” Davis of Dayton, OH, Stacey Farley of Garrison, NY, and LaVon Williams of Lexington, KY.

For further information call Steve Austin at Blue Grass Community Foundation 859.225.3343

10/27/2011

the Isaac Murphy Bike Club is hosting its next adult ride and membership drive at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30. Interested riders are to meet at the Legacy Trail by the Loudon YMCA. New members will be provided with shirts at registration.

08/22/2011

The Isaac Murphy Bike Club had its first bike giveaway to East End kids - 25 new bikes to those who learned bike safety, laws, and techniques over the summer. Now, we'll begin on round two: we don't want to stop until every kid who wants a bike has one. Please join us!

08/10/2011

This is great! - We still need volunteers to ride with us and the kids

Writer Frank X Walker was bothered last summer when he attended opening-day festivities for the Legacy Trail and saw only a few other people of color.

08/02/2011

Great bike event with East End kids at Charles Young Today - we do the first Isaac Murphy Bike Club bike giveaway to deserving kids on August 20 - stay tuned. Let us know if you want to help!

06/21/2011

Great first event for the bike club - over 25 kids came out to learn about safety, get some physical activity, and eat a healthy lunch. These kids will now be eligible to receive a free bike kit later in the summer as well as participate in the inaugural Bike Club ride in September. Next event is July 19 - stay tuned.

06/21/2011

06/06/2011

Great day Saturday at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden - we had a public archeological dig with many children participating – a very meaningful event. Read the story here: http://www.kentucky.com/2011/06/05/1764305/visitors-dig-for-history-at-proposed.html

The grown-ups had started excavating at what will soon by the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden.

06/03/2011

Dont forget Isaac Murphy birthday celebration tomorrow - Third and Midland - archeological dig, kids activities, family fun - every kid who participates gets a free copy of Perfect Timing: How Isaac Murphy became one of the world's greatest jockeys.

05/17/2011

Want to put some inner city kids on their first bikes? We are almost half way to our initial goal of providing bikes for 100 kids. Join the Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club and help us make a difference.

05/14/2011

Isaac Murphy celebration and archeology dig cancelled today :-(
But we're rescheduling for Satruday June 4 :-)