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SPOTLIGHT LEXINGTON

All events are free; www.Spotlightlexky.com

CentrePointe block: Live Games telecast — reining, 1-3:30 p.m.

At Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza: Song of the Bluegrass, choral, 6 p.m.; The Kentuckian Chorus, choral, 7 p.m.; Lexington Singers, choral, 8 p.m.

At Cheapside Park: Zydeco Bon, blues/Cajun, 5:30 p.m.; DJ Rice and the Payin' Dues Blues Band, blues, 8 p.m.

At Triangle Park: Kentucky Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

ALLTECH FORTNIGHT FESTIVAL

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La Bohème, opera. By University of Kentucky Opera Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, Oct. 1 and 3; 2 p.m. Oct. 3. Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. $37; available at the Singletary Center ticket office, by calling (859) 257-4929 or at Singletarytickets.com.

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More on the festival at alltechfortnightfestival.com

Best bets at the park

A few events to watch for among the numerous entertainment options, demonstrations and other activities at the Kentucky Experience, Equine Village, Alltech Experience and Trade Show:

EQUINE VILLAGE

Arabian Horse Association: On display is one of the oldest known breeds of riding horse. Demonstrations will showcase the stamina, energy, intelligence, gentle disposition and beauty of this popular horse. Village Arena, 10:30 a.m.

ALLTECH EXPERIENCE

Further proof that spectators can find anything at the World Equestrian Games: A fashion show is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Today's Schedule

7 a.m. - Kentucky Horse Park opens.

9 a.m. - Eventing (two-day dressage, day 1, part 1) at Rolex Stadium

1 p.m. - Reining (individual final competition) at Alltech Arena

1:30 p.m. - Eventing (two-day dressage, day 1, part 2) at Rolex Stadium

6 p.m. - Reining (freestyle exhibition) at Alltech Arena (exhibition is not part of the Reining World Championship competition).

Tickets available at the main entrance to Kentucky Horse Park, at Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets, and by calling 1-888-934-2010.

On TV

There is no WEG TV coverage Wednesday, but live streaming video of all the day's events and medal ceremonies is available for free at USEFNetwork.com.