Week ahead: first day of spring, NCAA Tournament at Rupp and more | Lexington Herald Leader

It’s the first day of Spring

It’s the official start of warmer weather, forsythia and sandals. And gardening. The Arboretum offers a range of classes. (Arboretum.ca.uky.edu)

 

Riverdance comes to EKU

The international Irish dance phenomenon visits the EKU Center for the Arts in Richmond for its 20th anniversary world tour. ($15-$85; Ekucenter.com)

 

NCAA women’s regional at Rupp

Rupp Area will play host to Sweet Sixteen (Friday) and Elite Eight (Sunday) rounds of the women’s NCAA Tournament. ($20-30; Ticketmaster.com)

 

Fourth Friday: ‘Expanding Fields’

The closing reception of the exhibit of art by architects will feature music by Nicholas Penn and Interactive Inflatables by Informal Office. It’s from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Drive. ($5; Lexingtonartleague.org)

 

Wine barrel tasting for the springs

Take a self-guided tasting tour of 16 local wineries from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $20. The event is for ages 21 and older. Proceeds go to McConnell Springs. (Mcconnellsprings.org)