On Thursday, the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, Franklin County CASA at their new location at 321 W Main St #1, in the old Franklin County Courthouse Annex. Many Chamber members and Chamber Ambassadors were on hand for the ribbon cutting. Several VIPs were among those in attendance including Frankfort Mayor Bill May. Several CASA volunteers were also on hand to mark this event.
Franklin County CASA now covers four counties including Franklin, Anderson, Boyle and Mercer Counties. CASA Stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates and serve as the voice for those too small to have a voice in our court systems, the children. Franklin County CASA, Inc. is an effective and respected partner with the court and other agencies in achieving a safe and permanment home for all children. Franklin County CASA, Inc. services for the best interest of the child acting as the eyes, ears, and voices for neglected, abused or dependent children in the court system. A CASA volunteer available for each abused, neglected or dependent child anytime the judge finds it necessary for the safety of a child that comes before the court.
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
11:00 am to 3:00 pm – Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery and Corner Stone Cafe, 100 E Broadway, In the Cafe, Daily Specials for $8.95, Also serving soups, paninis, salads and dessert. Will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs today! (weather permitting) Info: 352-2400.
Rhonda Gauthier Fine Art Gallery, 115 Bridge St. has NEW original oil paintings by Rhonda Gauthier and Roma! We are pleased to exhibit Photography by APRIL COLE! Beautiful Kentucky scenery! 502-320-3856. Inquire about private art classes. A place to recharge your busy mind by taking in the peaceful landscape and seascape oil paintings. Info: www.rhondaartist.com
4:00 – 7:00 pm – Red, White and Brew, Wine & Beer Tasting, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Try LUNCH at Capital Cellars, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily. Serving sandwiches, salads and homemade soups! Capital Cellars has become the First Kentucky HERO in Frankfort as part of The HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers®
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy Live! Getting Started with Genealogy,Kentucky Historical Society, Join us each Thursday evening in the Library Reading Room during regular season hours for a full hour of genealogy instruction. These genealogy sessions will take place each Thursday night. All it takes is an hour to hone your research skills, get started on the basics, preserve your documents, get organized, become more familiar with genealogy software or share your genealogy success stories! Sessions are free and registration is NOT required. For more info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792 x.4460
6:30 pm – Open Jam Session, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 West Broadway
Frankfort Yoga Studio – Beginner’s Yoga, 10:00 -11:00 a.m., Tai Chi, 12:05-1:00 p.m. Yoga, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Tai Chi, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Beginner’s Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 5:30-6:45 p.m, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276
11:00 am to 3:00 pm – Cornerstone Art & Event Gallery and Corner Stone Cafe, 100 E Broadway, In the Cafe, Daily Specials for $8.95, Also serving soups, paninis, salads and dessert. Will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs today! (weather permitting) Info: 352-2400.
Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway, has something for everyone with a full line of fresh sandwiches, daily soups, and announcing NEW menu items– veggie dogs, bratwurst, hot dogs, chili con carne nachos, and a sunflower seed sprout tofu salad. Now offering unsweetened almond milk to sub in any drink! Info: 875-3009 or www.kentuckycoffeetree.com
Rhonda Gauthier Fine Art Gallery, 115 Bridge St. has NEW original oil paintings by Rhonda Gauthier and Roma! We are pleased to exhibit Photography by APRIL COLE! Beautiful Kentucky scenery! 502-320-3856. Inquire about private art classes. A place to recharge your busy mind by taking in the peaceful landscape and seascape oil paintings. Info: www.rhondaartist.com
Kids eat FREE!HAPPY HOUR! 3:00-7:00 p.m. all week! at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey), 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2359.
4:00 – 7:00 pm – Red, White and Brew, Wine & Beer Tasting, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Try LUNCH at Capital Cellars, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily. Serving sandwiches, salads and homemade soups! Capital Cellars has become the First Kentucky HERO in Frankfort as part of The HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers®
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy Live! Getting Started with Genealogy,Kentucky Historical Society, Join us each Thursday evening in the Library Reading Room during regular season hours for a full hour of genealogy instruction. These genealogy sessions will take place each Thursday night. All it takes is an hour to hone your research skills, get started on the basics, preserve your documents, get organized, become more familiar with genealogy software or share your genealogy success stories! Sessions are free and registration is NOT required. For more info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792 x.4460
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Open Studio ~ Gourd Enthusiasts Class, Full Circle Studio & Gallery, 121 Bridge St. This class if for those interested in using gourds to make art, jewelry, baskets, etc. Anyone can join! Info: 685-9648. Click HERE for complete class schedule.
6:30 pm – Open Jam Session, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 West Broadway
Video DJ on the big screen TV’s at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Work Week Wind Down. Happy Hour Specials and Appetizers, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com
Friday, July 4, 2014
8:00 am – The Great Buffalo Chase 5K, Walk or run the thirteenth annual 5K that winds through the scenic grounds of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace. Cash prizes for top three men and women. Register HERE
The Great Buffalo Chase 5k, Buffalo Trace Distillery, It’s the race with a view. Walk or run our thirteenth annual 5K Race that winds through the scenic grounds of the historic Distillery. Cash prizes for top 3 men and women. Race begins at 8:00 a.m. $15 prior to June 25. $20 day of race. Limited to first 1,000 registrants. Register online at buffalotracedistillery.com/events starting Apr. 1st.The Annual Great Buffalo Chase will be July 4th beginning 8 a.m. This year’s course will once again start on distillery grounds and wind through historic aging warehouses, production facilities and lots of beautiful scenery before finishing up at the gift shop. T-shirts will be given to all runners. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. on July 4, 2014. Packet Pick up and pre-registration will also be available on July 3, 2014 in the Visitor’s Center from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds from the race will again go towards funding VFW Post 4075’s Annual Fourth of July fireworks show. Post 4075 has sponsored the fireworks show in Franklin County for over 40 years. Please fill out the registration forms below. Registrations forms are also available at Buffalo Trace Distillery as well as at numerous Frankfort-area locations. Registration is limited to first 1000 registrants. Runners can also obtain a form by contacting Sarah Webb at sarahwebb@buffalotrace.com. Please feel free to dress in festive patriotic attire.
Minors accepting prize money may affect their eligibility status.
Registration is $15 if submitted by June 25, 2014 and $20 day of race.
Please Click Here to view The Great Buffalo Chase brochure with more details, including prize money and a map of the race course.
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
11:00 am – The South Frankfort Neighborhood Association invites everyone young at heart to join in the annual 4th of July parade! Dust off and decorate your bicycle, tricycle, stroller, wagon, or person and meet on the corner of Paul Sawyier Drive and East 4th Street about 11:00 a.m. Afterwards, meet at Dolly Graham Park on East Second Street for a picnic lunch complete with frozen treats for the kiddos! For additional information or to volunteer for the event please e-mail at sfna.news@yahoo.com or call Katie at 330-7072.
Independence Day Parade, Sponsored by the South Frankfort Neighborhood Association, Decorate your bike, trike, stroller, or wagon in red, white, and blue!!! Then meet everyone at the corner of Paul Sawyer Drive and East Fourth Street for the start of the parade. Join us afterwards at Dolly Graham Parkfor hot dogs and dessert!!! Contact: Katie Carney, 330-7072 or sfna.news@yahoo.com for more details or to volunteer. Download your flyer HERE
2:00 – 4:00 pm – Old-Fashioned 4th of July,Liberty Hall will open its doors on Friday, July 4th, to welcome the public to this annual free event with activities and games for the whole family, including croquet, corn hole, and “Quoits”, an early type of ring toss. Bubble blowing, rolling hoops, prize games, and a flag-making craft activity will be available for all ages. Free tours of Liberty Hall’s first floor will be available, along with free lemonade and watermelon! Come meet “Froggy” from 104.9, who will be celebrating the holiday in historic costume. To beat the heat, have a patriotic popsicle, and take a run through the sprinklers when Liberty Hall will turn on its large irrigation system!
Celebrate our nation’s 238th birthday with historical games and a run through the sprinklers at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St. FREE event, Info: 227-2560 or http://www.libertyhall.org
4:00 – 7:00 pm – Red, White and Brew, Wine & BeerWine Tasting, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Try LUNCH at Capital Cellars, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily. Serving sandwiches, salads and homemade soups!
5:30 – 7:30 pm – Live Music on the Patio! at Rick’s White Light Diner, 114 Bridge St. Spend your summer enjoying dinner, drinks, music and art!
6:00 pm – 2:30 am – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY, Transformers: Age of Extinction, starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor; and Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton.
An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!
Admission: $5.00 for adult
$2.50 for children (3-11)
Children ages 2 & under are free!
*These admission prices include both movies!
-Lawn chairs allowed.
-Outside Coolers and food allowed for $5
-Tune your radio station to 106.1 FM
6:30 – 8:30 pm – “Sip & Savor” Fridays, Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, winning wines and the glass is included for free. Featured Artist: FREE Live Music at the Tasting Room. 3445 Versailles Rd. Suit A, 502-352-9400, http://prodigyvineyards.com/
7:00 – 10:00 pm – Saint Clair Live! Live Music on the Bricks of Saint Clair Street, Featuring the Keith Hubbard and Friends with Bill May. Sponsored by Serafini’s, La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) and the Brick Alley.
7:00 pm – Ghost Tour atBuffalo Trace Distillery, It’s rumored that there are more spirits at the Distillery than those aging in barrels. You will hear legendary stories and get a look at some of the Distillery’s most haunted areas, including Stony Point Mansion, where it’s been said that the ghost of Col. Blanton still resides. FREE. Reservations are required for this tour. 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926
7:30 pm – Blazing Saddles, (Rated R, 1974), at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Info: 352-7469.
9:00 pm – City of Frankfort Fireworks, Want to watch the fireworks?SFNA has once again requested that the top level of the Capitol Annex parking garage be closed to vehicular parking. We want to provide as safe of an environment as we can for our families in town to watch the spectacular fireworks show the city puts on.
9:30 pm – Fireworks, beginning at Capitol View Park. The City of Frankfort, Buffalo Trace Distillery and the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism Commission encourage you to come to Capitol View Park on July 4th to enjoy a fireworks display, and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner,” our national anthem.
A free BBQ dinner will be available for veteran and their families beginning at 7pm. For details and reservations, contact VFW Post 4075 at 502.227.2483.
Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:30. Listen to STAR 103.7 for patriotic music during the fireworks
Please note: Parking will not be allowed on the East-West Connector or on Glenn’s Creek Road.
DJ Wide at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St., Info: 875-9300
Sacred Souls at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
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
Frankfort Yoga Studio, Restorative and Pre-Natal Yoga for Women, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (Special Class, Pre-Register) All Levels Yoga, 9:45 a.m., Group Meditation and Mantra Class, 1:00-2:00 p.m., 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276
1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Saturday: Big Dig Detectives, Old State Capitol, 300 W. Broadway. Grab a shovel and brush and help uncover the history of the Old State Capitol by using your detective skills to unearth artifacts in this replicated dig! For children ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers. Drop in between 1 and 4. Info: 502-564-1792.
2:00 pm – Life and Liberty Tour, Try out a new tour that explores the American struggle for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!” through the Brown family at the Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St. FREE event. Info: 227-2560 or http://www.libertyhall.org
5:30 – 9:30 pm – DECK CONCERT – Losing Lucky Jeff Thomas & Angie Holt, Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY, http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/
6:00 pm – 2:30 am – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY, Transformers: Age of Extinction, starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor; and Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton.
An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!
Admission: $5.00 for adult
$2.50 for children (3-11)
Children ages 2 & under are free!
*These admission prices include both movies!
-Lawn chairs allowed.
-Outside Coolers and food allowed for $5
-Tune your radio station to 106.1 FM
7:00 pm – Ghost Tour atBuffalo Trace Distillery, It’s rumored that there are more spirits at the Distillery than those aging in barrels. You will hear legendary stories and get a look at some of the Distillery’s most haunted areas, including Stony Point Mansion, where it’s been said that the ghost of Col. Blanton still resides. FREE. Reservations are required for this tour. 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926
Hustle and Flow #10 Hosted by Hybrid at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559
Live Musicat The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com
Sunday, July 6, 2014
1:00 – 3:00 pm – the Ridgewood Boys, Kentucky Coffeetree Café’, 235 W Broadway
1:00 pm – Sunday Fun-day Bike Rides, Join Folk Bike ReCyclery, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, Weekly family fun rides. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Children welcome with a responsible adult. 235 W Broadway for an afternoon ride. Info: 330-8018.
2:00 – 4:30 pm – Sunday Social Tunes – KATIE’S HABIT – your favorite Rock, Dance and Pop hits, Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Road, Midway, Sunday Socials!! Sunday music events are free and will be located at the Event Barn. Music is from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Come and join the fun!! Hardwood Pizza will be onsite for your convenience or if you choose, picnics are welcome. Come and enjoy sipping and socializing for the afternoon. http://www.equusrunvineyards.com, Phone: 859-846-9463 or 877-905-2675, – See more at: http://www.equusrunvineyards.com/single_event.php?event_id=174#sthash.QNDmvCTd.dpuf
6:00 pm – 2:30 am – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY, Transformers: Age of Extinction, starring Mark Wahlberg, Nicola Peltz, and Jack Reynor; and Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, and Bill Paxton.
An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!
Admission: $5.00 for adult
$2.50 for children (3-11)
Children ages 2 & under are free!
*These admission prices include both movies!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Monday, July 7 through Friday, July 18 – Camp Shakespeare,at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson. Through theatre games and improvisation, instructor Keith McGill will lead campers through an exploration of some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. This 2 week camp is for ages 7-13. Contact Beth Dunn at 502-574-9900 or beth@kyshakespeare.com to register.
The Plaza Grill and Deli, Now Open For Breakfast! 6:00-11:00 a.m. and serving lunch, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., located inside the Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson. Tina Emerick and the entire culinary team welcome you to see the new restaurant and try the great new menu! Info: www.capitalplazaky.com. 10%OFF for Government Employees, Active and Retired Military and Seniors 65+!
Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Gentle Yoga, 10:30 – 11:30 am and 5:15 – 6:30 pm. Yoga Basics, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Beginner’s Yoga, 5:15 – 6:30 pm., 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276.
11:00 am – Booksters, for grades 1-2, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Mondays through July 25. Info: 352-2665.
HAPPY HOUR! 3:00-7:00 p.m. all week! at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey), 334 St. Clair St., Featuring Domestic Draft Beer, $2.99 and All Imported Bottle Beer for $2.50. Info: 352-2359.
3:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour, Homemade Dinner Specials atThe Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
6:00 pm – Zombie Makeover, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Info: 352-2665
Karaoke/DJ, 8:00-11:30 p.m. hosted by Tony and Meagan at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
7:00 am – 12:00 pm – Farmers Market, at River View Park. Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/
Frankfort Yoga Studio, Sun Rise Yoga, 7:00 – 7:40 a.m. (Please pre-register), Zumba, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Tai Chi 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 5:30 – 6:45 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276. www.frankfortyoga.com
10:00 – 11:00 am – Book Babies, Ages 0-24 months, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Info: 352-2665.
10:30 am -12 noon – Tuesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 10, The Frankfort Parks, Recreation and Historical Sites are offering NatureCamps this summer on Tuesdays and Thursdays, will feature “Plants we Eat and Flowers we Love” at Cove Spring Park. Geared to children 4 -10 yrs old (must be accompanied by a “keeper” 14 years or older.) The Camp is free, pre-register by the Friday before the camp week at the Juniper Hill Parks Office or at the previous week’s camp. Limited number of spaces. Info: http://www.frankfortparksandrec.com
1:00 – 5:00 pm – Tuesday, July 8 and Thursday, July 10, Art Camp for Kids ~ Gourd Art Extravaganza, Students will create a gourd sea turtle, hot air balloon ornament & jewelry. Students will also learn how to grow, clean, dye, carve and sculpt gourds at Full Circle Studio & Gallery, 121 Bridge St. $80 per child per week. Info/Register: 682-9648 or http://www.createfullcircle.com
2 entrees per $15.00, ask server for details. HAPPY HOUR! 3:00-7:00 p.m. all week! at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey), 334 St. Clair St., Featuring Domestic Draft Beer, $2.99 and All Imported Bottle Beer for $2.50. Info: 352-2359.
Lionflow Progressive Yoga with Leslie Laird, at Vibrant Life, Basic Flow, 6:40-7:10 p.m. Good for beginners, $5/class, drop ins welcome. Flow I – Intermediate, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fun level for most yoga students, $10/class, drop ins welcome. Flow II – Advanced, For those who are comfortable at intermediate level and desire a challenge. $12/class, Advance registration required via email at info@vibrantlifeinfo.com Info: www.vibrantlifefrankfort.com, 338 St. Clair
Open for lunch Monday – Saturday, FREE downtown delivery! Trivia with Jamie Wigglesworth, win cash prizes! FREE to play. 7:30 p.m. at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or http://www.dragonpub.com
Karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m. at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, July 9, 10:00 am – Carla Glover, Songstress/Story Teller, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Part of the Children’s Summer Programming, geared for children ages 4-10. Info: 352-7469.
Thursday, July 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!: Introduction to KHS Collections, at Kentucky Historical Society, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460.
Friday, July 11, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring bluegrass from Murphy’s Echo, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Saturday, July 12, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Water Games: Turtle Obstacle Course, Salado Wildlife Center, Join us outside between 10am and 1pm for a fun children’s ac-tivity that shows what it’s like to be a hatchling turtle! Partici-pants must “hatch” from their nest and dodge hungry predators on their way to the water source. This activity will involve get-ting slightly wet with a sprinkler so please dress accordingly. No registration required. Free with general admission.
Saturday, July 12,10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Second Saturday: Photography & Preservation Workshop, a Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Genealogical Society program, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Retired UK special collections director William Marshall and KHS archivist Jennifer Duplaga will discuss the history of the photograph, image-based research and the basics of preserving your documents and photos. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov, 502-564-1792, ext. 4460
Saturday, July 12,1 – 4 pm – Family Saturday: Big Dig Detectives, a Kentucky Historical Society program at the Old State Capitol, 300 W. Broadway. Grab a shovel and brush and help uncover the history of the Old State Capitol by using your detective skills to unearth artifacts in our replicated dig! For children ages 5 to 10 and their caregivers. Drop in between 1 and 4. Info: 502-564-1792.
Download your 2014 Franklin County Fair Catalogue HERE. (50 mb file)
Tuesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 17, 1:00 – 5:00 pm – Art Camp ~ Cultural Arts, at Full Circle Studio & Gallery, 121 Bridge St. Students will create projects inspired by indegenous art from countries around the world; gourds from Hawaii, dot art from Australia, paper cuts from China, egg shell art from Africa, and much more. $80/child. Info/Register: 682-9648 or http://www.createfullcircle.com
Thursday, July 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!: Getting Organized – Paper & Digital, at Kentucky Historical Society, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460.
Friday, July 18, 7:00 – 10:00 pm – Farmers Bank Summer Concert Series, featuring Sunset Blond and Vintage VooDoo, on the Old Capital Lawn! (additional dates: August 1, 15 & 19) Check out our website at http://www.downtownfrankfort.com for band listings!
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!: Hands on Scanning Workshop, at Kentucky Historical Society, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460.
Friday, July 25, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Jeff Barnes Band, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm –Water Games: Frog Hop,Salado Wildlife Center, Meet us outside between 10am and 1pm for a fun children’s ac-tivity that shows what it’s like to live the life of a frog! Partici-pants will get to hop through our obstacle course as they dodge hungry predators and try to find food for themselves. This ac-tivity will involve getting slightly wet with a sprinkler so please dress accordingly. No registration required. Free with general admission.
Saturday, July 26, 3:00 – 10:00 pm –9th Annual Heartwood Music Festival, Join Kentucky Heartwood for a one-of-a-kind festival featuring a youth music contest, art exhibitors, children’s activities, a chalk drawing competition, hands-on workshops, a folk dance, and entertainment by original bands The Metafours and Warren Byrom and Seth Murphy. Millville, Kentucky
All Day: Information tables, Vendors, Local Food, Concessions, Moonbounce, Pony Rides
Saturday, July 26, 6:00 – 9:00 pm–Cruise-In/Car Show, sponsored by Capital City Classic Auto Club. Downtown Frankfort on Broadway in front of the Old State Capitol. Free family fun!
Thursday, July 31, 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!: Digital Scrapbooking: Creating Photo/Memory Books Online, at Kentucky Historical Society, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460.
Friday, August 1, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring Jazz from Ray Byrd Trio, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Thursday – Sunday, August 7 – 10 – World’s Longest Yardsale, also known as the 127 Corridor Sale, NOW 690 MILES and running right through Frankfort! From 5 Miles North of Addison, Michigan to Gadsden, Alabama! More info at http://www.127sale.com/
Friday, August 8, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring guitar virtuoso from Ben Lacy, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Friday, August 15, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring 50’s & 60’s from Bonnie Reeves & Company, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Saturday, August 23, 6:00 – 9:00 pm–Cruise-In/Car Show, sponsored by Capital City Classic Auto Club. Downtown Frankfort on Broadway in front of the Old State Capitol. Free family fun!
Friday, August 29, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Lunchtime Concert Series featuring acoustics from Jack Twombly, Ward Oates Amphitheater
Thursday – Sunday, September 11-14 and September 18-21 – Two Loves & a River: A Play About Kentucky’s Favorite Artist, Paul Sawyier, Ward Oates Amphitheater,
TWO LOVES AND A RIVER
A new play by Don Coffey about Kentucky’s favorite artist: PAUL SAWYIER, Starring John Downs and Katie Doyle as Sawyier and Mayme Bull. Directed by Karen Kimmel Hatter.PREMIERING IN 2014 September 11-14 and 18-21 …
For tickets, show times, and details, call (502) 696-9127
City of Frankfort, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic SitesWARD OATES RIVERSIDE AMPHITHEATRE
Kentucky River View Park
West Main Street behind Liberty Hall
Frankfort
Saturday, September 20, 2014 – The Third Annual Frankfort Dancing with the Stars will take place at the Convention Center. Be sure to put this event on your calendar so you don’t miss your favorite Frankfort star.
Saturday, September 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm–Cruise-In/Car Show, sponsored by Capital City Classic Auto Club. Downtown Frankfort on Broadway in front of the Old State Capitol. Free family fun!
Friday – Sunday, October 10 – 12 – Days of Knights III, Cove Springs Park, 100 Cove Spring Park Road
Buy your souvenir booklet NOW at the Capital City Museum at 325 Ann Street for ONLY $7.50 (while supplies last) or by contacting Nicky Hughes. Sixteen pages (including covers) of photos from both DoK I and DoK II. $7.50 plus $2.50 shipping (if unable to pick up in Frankfort). Payment by personal check via snailmail or PayPal via Nicky Hughes to order yours.
Days of Knights – A Medieval Experience was conceived as a publicity tool for an archery range and quickly grew to something far more than that. In 2011, the City of Frankfort’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites was putting the finishing touches on its new archery range at… Cove Spring Archery Park. The Department’s curator of historic sites suggested that a medieval themed archery demonstration event might help bring attention to the new facility, taking advantage of the current popularity of numerous movies and television shows with medieval themes. The concept of the event grew rapidly as more and more living history components were added to the basic idea.
With generous support from the Frankfort Department of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Sites and the Frankfort/ Franklin County Tourism and Convention Commission, Days of Knights became an educational and entertaining medieval living history event at which historical accuracy is emphasized.
The first Days of Knights event was held at Frankfort’s Cove Spring Archery Park in October, 2012. The three-day event attracted about a hundred costumed participants and some 5000 spectators, which delighted local parks and tourism staff members. Days of Knights had been planned as a one-off event, but its popularity with enthusiastic participants soon led to planning for a repeated event. Under the leadership of Daniel Peterson, the 2013 Days of Knights weekend was held at Oak Grove, Kentucky – near Fort Campbell – in October of that year. The turnout of fascinated spectators was even greater than that in Frankfort the year before. In 2014, Days of Knights returns to Frankfort. Plans now call for the event to be in Frankfort every other year with another locale – presumably Oak Grove – hosting it in the alternate years.
Saturday, October 25, 2:00 – 5:00 pm–Cruise-In/Car Show, sponsored by Capital City Classic Auto Club. Downtown Frankfort on Broadway in front of the Old State Capitol. Free family fun!
