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Looking for something to do this weekend in Frankfort?  Then check out what’s going on here at Capital Living…

Friday, May 31, 2013

8:30 am-2 pm – American Red Cross, Blood Collections, 318 Washington St. Info: 223-1795.

9:00 am-5:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

9:30 am-3:00 pm – Capital Plaza Hotel, Kentucky River Water Trail Alliance (KRWTA) Conference, Grassroots in nature, national in scope, KRWTA is a TRAIL BLAZER

10:00 am-5:00 pm – Capital Gallery, KENTUCKY  COLLECTION;  paintings, prints, photographs, stitchery, ceramics by  Kentucky artists, including Jude Clark, Jim Cantrell, Rebekka Seigel,  William Macintire, Ellen Glasgow, Dobree Adams,  James Robert Foose, Guy Van Sant, Mary Rezny, Wayne Ferguson, Greg  Seigel, Laura Ross, Vito Girone and others, 314 Lewis St. Info: 223-2649

4:00-7:00 pm – Wine Tasting at Capital Cellars, complimentary and open to the public, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.

5:00-7:00 pm – Jane Chancellor Moore Gallery located inside the Kentucky Employees Credit Union (KECU), Artist’s Reception for Sarah Heller, 100 Moore Dr. Info:  564-5597

5:00 – 7:00 pm – The Dragon Pub, FREE show on The Dragon Deck with Chris Fallis

6:30 – 8:30 pm – Prodigy Vineyards & Winery, Live Music, Call (502) 352-9400 for act.

7:00 – 10:00 pm – Old State Capital Lawn, The Farmers Bank Summer Concert Series presented by Downtown Frankfort, Inc, featuring Stir Fry Musette and Joey and the Cruisers! Showcased Non-profits:  Capital Day School and the Ashley Welch / Williams Syndrome Association.  Info: 223-2261.

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7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.

The Dragon Pub, Live music featuring Shemale Fiesta, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.

7:00 am – Sellout – Farmers Market, Corner of Broadway and Wilkerson

7:00 am to DUSK – Family Day at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Game Farm, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Enjoy a day of fishing with your whole family

• Free fishing in our lakes the weekend of June 1-2:  no license required

• Special stockings of catfish and hybrid bluegill

• Upper lake: Kids only fishing from 7 – 11 a.m., everyone else from 11 a.m. until dusk

• Lower lake remains open to all anglers

• Picnic tables and restrooms available

• You’ll need a fishing pole, hooks, bobbers and night crawler worms

• Forget your fishing pole? Loaner equipment available

There’s more than fishing!

• Visit the Salato Wildlife Education 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (admission charged)

• See an eagle, bear, bobcat, elk, deer and more

• Fun interactive displays

• Hike miles of wooded trails

• See a giant alligator snapping turtle

• Walk underneath a waterfall

7:30 am – 2:00 pm – Anderson County Golf Classic, Wild Turkey Trace, 1450 Fox Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, Register at the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Office 502-839-5564, Breakfast- 7:30 Shotgun Start- 8:30

9:00 am – 1:00 – Kid’s Safety Day, Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort Regional Medical Center will be hosting its second annual “Kid’s Safety Day”, the back parking lot of the hospital. The hospital will also have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. for the grand opening of its $8.4 million Emergency Department renovation. 299 King’s Daughters Drive, Frankfort

9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

9:30 am – 3:00 pm – Kentucky River Splash. Paddle to celebrate the opening of the Kentucky  River Water Trail Alliance “Pool 4” and Ribbon cutting ceremony. Kayak  and Canoe races from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Registration at 9:30 a.m.)  and Ribbon Cutting and Dedication 12 noon -1:30 p.m. at Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson. Info: 1-800-960-7200.

10:00 am – 7:00 pm – 8th Annual Kentucky Renaissance Festival, Festival Space – Eminence KY, 955 Elm Street, Eminence, KY, the gates of Briarwood open at 10 am for the 8th Annual Highland Renaissance Festival. All day Entertainment including LIVE JOUSTING, Merchants, Demonstrations, Food, Drink and more. Opening Weekend Discounts ~ 2 Adult Day Passes for $20.00 or Family 4 Pack (2 Adult & 2 Child Day Passes) for $30.00.  6 weekends running through July 7, 2013  http://www.kyrenfaire.com/

2:00 – 5:00 pm – Paul Sawyier Public Library, Kick-off Festival and Open House,319 Wapping St. With live music by Sacre Bleu,  food, games, and activities for all ages! Fun inflatables, face  painting, a petting zoo, henna tattoos, corn hole, and much more! Grab  your lawn chairs, and bring the whole family out for an afternoon of  outdoor fun. Free to the public. Snacks and drinks available for  purchase. Info:  Stacy at 502-352-2665 x 106

6:00 – 9:00 pm – Salato Sampler, Salado Wildlife Education Center, If you like good food, good music, and fine beverages– then join us for an evening at the Salato Wildlife Education Center. The Salato Sampler is a fundraising event for Salato for future exhibits and projects. Participants will have the chance to sample excellent Kentucky bourbon, wine, and beer, collect free bourbon glasses, taste delicious local food, bid in a silent auction, and listen to great live music! All proceeds from this event benefit the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a non-profit foundation that supports the needs of the Salato Center. For information on purchasing tickets, please call 1-800-858-1549 extension 4445.

7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.

9:30 pm – The Dragon Pub, Live music Chester, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.

9:30 pm – 2:00 am – Cooter Brown’s, Sidewinder, COUNTRY WITH A BITE

Brick Alley, Benefit for Gypsy Reyes, featuring multiple bands at the, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Sunday, June 2, 2013

7:00 am to DUSK – Family Day at Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, Game Farm, 1 Sportsman’s Lane, Enjoy a day of fishing with your whole family

• Free fishing in our lakes the weekend of June 1-2:  no license required

• Special stockings of catfish and hybrid bluegill

• Upper lake: Kids only fishing from 7 – 11 a.m., everyone else from 11 a.m. until dusk

• Lower lake remains open to all anglers

• Picnic tables and restrooms available

• You’ll need a fishing pole, hooks, bobbers and night crawler worms

• Forget your fishing pole? Loaner equipment available

10:00 am – 7:00 pm – 8th Annual Kentucky Renaissance Festival, Festival Space – Eminence KY, 955 Elm Street, Eminence, KY, the gates of Briarwood open at 10 am for the 8th Annual Highland Renaissance Festival. All day Entertainment including LIVE JOUSTING, Merchants, Demonstrations, Food, Drink and more. Opening Weekend Discounts ~ 2 Adult Day Passes for $20.00 or Family 4 Pack (2 Adult & 2 Child Day Passes) for $30.00.  6 weekends running through July 7, 2013  http://www.kyrenfaire.com/

Monday, June 3, 2013

8:00 am – 6:00 pm – The Jane Chancellor Moore Gallery, located inside Kentucky Employee’s Credit Union (KECU), 100 Moore Drive,  presents Sarah Heller’s Paintings and Constructions. through July 19. Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Friday, 8:00 am.-6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Info: 223-4415.

8:00 – 11:30 pm – The Brick Alley, Karaoke/DJ hosted by ASHLIE, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

The Dragon Pub, Game Night, free pool, free darts and free riverfront cornhole. All you can eat Wings only $10, $2 PBR Tallboys and $2 Miller High Life Bottles, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.