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Country Music Artist One of Ten Contestants Left on Popular TV Show

24 Monday Nov 2014

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Several months back, Capital Living introduced you to Craig Wayne Boyd during another Frankfort resident’s Second Wind Dream (http://wp.me/p2ONcT-arq).  Betty Bridges wanted to sing with a big country music star.  Back on July 26th, 2014, Miss Betty had no idea what was about to unfold just a couple short months later!

The Texas native had been trying to make his dream become a reality in Nashville for several years now.  But beyond the big heart that he displayed towards the Frankfort elderly woman, his equally talented voice and natural stage presence was not noticed.  This is until Craig Wayne Boyd auditioned for the wildly popular NBC TV Show, The Voice.  Craig was snatched up by Blake Shelton in the Blind Auditions part of the show, which aired back in late September.  In the Battle Rounds, he was stolen by Gwen Stephani.  In the Knockouts, Blake stole him back.  Last week, when there were twelve contestants remaining in the competition, the voting was put into American public’s hands and CWB made it to the last ten contestants.  Tonight, airing on NBC at 8 pm, Craig Wayne Boyd continues his aspiration to make a name for himself in the country music market.

One need only listen his music to appreciate his talent and range.  Take a listen to his YouTube videos and judge for yourself.  If you agree that he deserves to continue on in The Voice, then share, repost, and VOTE!!!  Having met Mr. Boyd, he’s the genuine article.

Check out his videos from his performance in July below:

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Check out Craig Wayne Boyd’s website HERE and on Facebook HERE.

Highlights for Frankfort for Friday, November 21st

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Friday, November 21, 2014

8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Blood Collection, at the American Red Cross, 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

Multi-Practioner Day, at The Light Clinic, 306 West Main St., Suite 609. Call 330-4233 or click HERE for appointment.

 

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Pilates, 11:45 am – 12:25 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!  To celebrate, from now until Dec. 31, register in a drawing for a discount from 30-50% off on any Rhonda Gauthier original oil painting $500 or more!  at Rhonda Gauthier Fine Art Gallery, 115 Bridge St. Call 502-320-3856 for a private consultation.  www.rhondaartist.com

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Capital Cellars Wine and Spirits Cafe Market serving LUNCH 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily.  Try some of the delicious sandwiches, salads and homemade soups!

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6:30 – 8:30 pm – “Sip & Savor” Fridays, Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, winning wines and the glass is included for free.  Featured Artist: Andy Palmer will be playing FREE Live Music at the Tasting Room.

Lunch specials, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $6.60, includes soft drink. Live music featuring Mike Archer, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

Imperial Court of Lexington, charity event,  at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St., Info: 875-9300

Live music featuring Graveyard Romeos at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

What To Do This Weekend In Frankfort?

20 Thursday Nov 2014

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Don’t miss a minute of what’s going on this Weekend in and around the Frankfort Area!

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 Thursday, November 20, 2014

7:00 am – 12 noon – Farmers Market at River View Park. Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/

Village Arts, 226 Saint Clair St. has extended shopping hours! New Hours are: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Please shop local and don’t forget your downtown merchants!  By the way, there is plenty of parking in front of the store on Saturdays!

Fall Is In The Air at The Eclectic Mix!  Come see the new fall lines of clothing, gifts & accessories.  And yes, even a bit of Christmas! Open Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Located at:  300 St. Clair Street, Suite 102. (Next to The Grand Theatre) Info: 502-382-7207

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Yoga, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tai Chi, 12:05 – 1:00 pm and also from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Beginner’s Yoga, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor.  Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

Tortilla Soup, $5.25, fish tacos $9.25, Pollo a la Diabla, $8.99, and any Jack Daniels, Ancient Age, or Maker’s Mark, $4.00 at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395

4:00 – 8:00 pm – Third Thursday Holiday Bash, at the Shops on Bridge Street. Gift Specials, Artist Demos, Live Music and Great Food.  Contact any store on Bridge Street for more info!

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at 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 soup s!  Check out tidbits, events and news about the spirit industry on the Capital Cellars Facebook Page HERE.

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6:30 pm – Open Jam Session, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 West Broadway

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!  Getting Started with Genealogy!, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  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 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  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. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460

Video DJ on the big screen TV’s at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

The Dragon Pub, Work  Week Wind Down. Happy Hour Specials and Appetizers, 3:00-7:00 pm  Karaoke, 9:30 pm, 103 W Main St.  Info: 875-9300

Friday, November 21, 2014

8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Blood Collection, at the American Red Cross, 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

Multi-Practioner Day, at The Light Clinic, 306 West Main St., Suite 609. Call 330-4233 or click HERE for appointment.

 

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Pilates, 11:45 am – 12:25 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!  To celebrate, from now until Dec. 31, register in a drawing for a discount from 30-50% off on any Rhonda Gauthier original oil painting $500 or more!  at Rhonda Gauthier Fine Art Gallery, 115 Bridge St. Call 502-320-3856 for a private consultation.  www.rhondaartist.com

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Capital Cellars Wine and Spirits Cafe Market serving LUNCH 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily.  Try some of the delicious sandwiches, salads and homemade soups!

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6:30 – 8:30 pm – “Sip & Savor” Fridays, Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, winning wines and the glass is included for free.  Featured Artist: Andy Palmer will be playing FREE Live Music at the Tasting Room.

Lunch specials, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $6.60, includes soft drink. Live music featuring Mike Archer, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

Imperial Court of Lexington, charity event,  at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St., Info: 875-9300

Live music featuring Graveyard Romeos at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Saturday, November 22, 2014

7:00 am – 12:00 pm – Last day of the Season!  Farmers Market, Pick up some fresh produce and start your weekend off right! at River View Park. Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/

8:30 am – Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) Introduction & Continuing Internal Martial Arts Class with Joseph Fiala, L.Ac..  Outdoors at Ward Oates Amphitheatre.  Winter 12-wk semester at only $150.  Taiji Quan Wednesdays at 5 p.m. & Saturday at 8:30 am through December 20.  Register: 502.330.4233 or show up to Ward Oates Amphitheater.

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 am, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

1:00 pm – Rossini’s II Barbiere di Siviglia, The Metropolitan Opera, live on screen in HD, presents Rossini’s classic comedy, featuring some of Opera’s most instantly recognizable melodies at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Info: 352-7469.

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: Celebrate the Season, 19th Century Style!, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  Experience the joy of the holiday season and traditions of the 19th century by playing games, exploring the contents of Christmas stockings and creating holiday pomanders.  For children ages five to 10 and their families.  Come anytime between 1 and 4 pm. Admission is free and separate from attending a KHS museum, which has paid admission. Info: 502-564-1792

7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo 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

Capitan Wingnuts and the Burnt Ends at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Live music at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

Sunday, November 23, 2014

1:00 – 3:00 pm – the Ridgewood Boys, Kentucky Coffeetree Café’, 235 W Broadway

3:00 pm – Kings Center Celebration of the Arts, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Students will unveil their mosaics and unveil the Community Art Mosaic in the Grand Gallery, perform STEP routines, Bio Chants, spoken word poetry and drama skits. FREE and open to the public. Info: 227-8010.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Gentle Yoga, 10:30 – 11:30 am (Please pre-register) and also from 5:30 – 6:45 pm, Yoga Basics, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Beginner’s Yoga, 5:30 – 6:45 pm (Ages 4 & up), 306 W Main St., Third Floor. Info:  http://www.frankfortyoga.com

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Lunch specials, $6.60, includes soft drink at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

3:00 – 7:00 pm – Happy Hour, Homemade Dinner Specials at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.

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

Tuesday, November 25, 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 am (Please pre-register), Zumba, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Tai Chi, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Children’s Yoga, 5:15 – 5:50 pm (Ages 4 & up), Flow One Intermediate Lionflow/Vinyasa Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm (Class package discounts apply), 306 W Main St., Third Floor. Info:  www.frankfortyoga.com

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Lunch specials, $6.60, includes soft drink at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

6:00 pm – Envision Frankfort Meeting, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. Info: www.envisionfranklincounty.org

Open for lunch Monday-Saturday, 11:00 a.m. 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

8:30 – 11:30 pm – Karaoke at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 5:00 – 7:00 pm – Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Looking for a place to have Thanksgiving Dinner?  You’re invited to join First Christian Church, 316 Ann St. FREE to all, all are welcome! Info: 223-2346.

Saturday, November 29, 2014, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Beginner Rug Hooking Class, at The Woolery, 315 St. Clair St. Info/register: 1-800-441-9665.

Sunday, November 30, 2014, 3:00 pm – A Viennese Chrismas by the Hollywood Concert Orchestra, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St.  An unique presentation of TV. movie, and Broadway themes performed by America’s finest musician. $15/general admission. Info: 352-7469.

Thursday, December 4, 2014, 6:00 pm – Lighting of the Trace, Join Buffalo Trace, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, as they light the Distillery. Featuring the Kentucky State University Choir and a visit from Santa.  Candle-lit tour begins at 6:00 p.m. Santa arrives, and lights are illuminated at 7:00 p.m.  All activities are FREE and open to the public. Info: 695-5926.

Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6, 2014, 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 7, 2014, 2:00 pm –  Bluegrass Theatre Guild presents A Christmas Carol, Celebrate the holiday season with this Charles Dickens classic at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Tickets $15/$12/$12. Info: 352-7469.

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Saturday, December 6, 2014, 5:30 pm – 66th Annual Frankfort Jaycee’s Christmas Parade,  Route begins at Mero Street (beside the Old State Office Building) left onto Ann Street, Right onto Broadway, left on Washington, left on Main and and back down High Street. Info: FrankfortChristmasParade@ gmail.com

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Thursday, November 20th, Frankfort Highlights

20 Thursday Nov 2014

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 Thursday, November 20, 2014

7:00 am – 12 noon – Farmers Market at River View Park. Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/

Village Arts, 226 Saint Clair St. has extended shopping hours! New Hours are: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Please shop local and don’t forget your downtown merchants!  By the way, there is plenty of parking in front of the store on Saturdays!

Fall Is In The Air at The Eclectic Mix!  Come see the new fall lines of clothing, gifts & accessories.  And yes, even a bit of Christmas! Open Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  Located at:  300 St. Clair Street, Suite 102. (Next to The Grand Theatre) Info: 502-382-7207

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Yoga, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tai Chi, 12:05 – 1:00 pm and also from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Beginner’s Yoga, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor.  Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

Tortilla Soup, $5.25, fish tacos $9.25, Pollo a la Diabla, $8.99, and any Jack Daniels, Ancient Age, or Maker’s Mark, $4.00 at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395

4:00 – 8:00 pm – Third Thursday Holiday Bash, at the Shops on Bridge Street. Gift Specials, Artist Demos, Live Music and Great Food.  Contact any store on Bridge Street for more info!

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at 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 soup s!  Check out tidbits, events and news about the spirit industry on the Capital Cellars Facebook Page HERE.

6:30 pm – Open Jam Session, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 West Broadway

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!  Getting Started with Genealogy!, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  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 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.  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. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460

Video DJ on the big screen TV’s at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

The Dragon Pub, Work  Week Wind Down. Happy Hour Specials and Appetizers, 3:00-7:00 pm  Karaoke, 9:30 pm, 103 W Main St.  Info: 875-9300

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8th Graders from Across the County Realize the Hardships of “Life”

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Once a year, the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce partners with public and private schools across Franklin County and invites their respective 8th graders to a dose of “reality” at the Frankfort Convention Center.  On Wednesday, November 19th, dozens of volunteers and business owners from the community hosted and mentored these students as they placed themselves in their “future selves” shoes, as a 25 year old, single, working and possibly a parent, on a strict budget.  Their jobs were based on their GPA and attendance.  They were assigned a career and dependents randomly.

Once they determine their monthly income, they must proceed to pay taxes, open up a bank account, find suitable housing and transportation, pay bills, and other random things that “just happen” in real life.  They soon realize that the $2,000 a month from their “great job” doesn’t go very far when having to pay for clothes and childcare too!

The program is designed to teach the 8th graders the value of budgeting “wants” versus “needs”.  Causing them to ask themselves questions like, “should I really pay $100 to go out to eat or should I pay that FPB bill?”  Or, “should I take public transportation versus buying that sports car?”  All decisions that we, as adults, face everyday.  The point of presenting this program to 8th graders is to get them to realize that it’s not too late to develop better study habits and push themselves to have better attendance.  Because in 9th grade, the GPA starts counting towards college.  By then it’s too late.

If you have an 8th grader in Franklin County, ask them about what they learned this year from their Reality Store experience.  Open up that dialogue with them about what choices they made and what choices you would have made based on your own experiences.

This is an all volunteer program.  If you’d like to volunteer to help with next year’s Reality Store, contact Carmen Inman at the Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce at (502)223-8261.

 

Community Arts Center, Traci Thompson, and Warehouse Afterschool Program Selected to Create Kentucky’s Ornaments to be Included in the 2014 Pathway of Peace in President’s Park

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Washington, D.C. (November 19, 2014) TheNational Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, in cooperation with the Community Arts Center in Danville, KY,  announced that Traci Thompson and  Warehouse Afterschool Program have been chosen to design and create ornaments to be included in the 2014 Pathway of Peace in President’s Park in Washington, D.C. Traci Thompson and Warehouse After School Program join local artists and youth from each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia.

 

The Pathway of Peace is one of the highlights of the National Christmas Tree Lighting, a national event presented by the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service.

 

Kentucky’s ornaments were made by students of the Warehouse Afterschool Program which serves children and youth who do not speak English as their first language or who do not regularly hear English spoken in the home.

The artist, Traci Thompson, is a native of Versailles, KY who brought her talents back to the Bluegrass State after studying art in Colorado and abroad. 

The project was coordinated by the Community Arts Center in Danville, KY where Ms. Thompson teaches painting classes and the Warehouse Afterschool Program students attend regular programming.

“The iconic image of a cardinal, KY’s state bird, in the snow was the initial inspiration”, says Thompson.  “The students enjoyed developing a unique personality for each bird as the project progressed.  They were thrilled that their ornaments were going to be ‘sent to the President’ and seen by so many people in Washington, D.C.”

The cardinals are papier-mâche, painted red and decorated with feathers.  The birds sit in a bed of greenery and snow made from cotton balls inside clear globes.

As part of Kentucky’s important and growing immigrant population, the children and their families were honored to represent Kentucky and participate in a national event. 

 

Four weeks of holiday events in President’s Park will kick off with the 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting, scheduled forDecember 4, 2014.

 

As one of America’s oldest holiday traditions, the National Christmas Tree Lighting began on Christmas Eve in 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge lit a Christmas tree in front of 3,000 spectators on the Ellipse in President’s Park.  Since 1923, each succeeding President has carried on the tradition of what now has become a month-long event presented by the National Park Foundation and National Park Service.  In addition to the Pathway of Peace, President’s Park hosts a variety of family-oriented holiday attractions, including nightly holiday performances, and model train display. 

 

For ticket information and talent announcements, as well as other event details, please visit www.thenationaltree.org and follow the National Christmas Tree on Twitter at@TheNationalTree. Join the conversation online using the hashtag #NCTL2014.

 

A duplicate tree featuring Kentucky’s ornaments is on display at the Community Arts Center in Danville, KY.

 

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION

The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service.  Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards.  Find out more and become a part of the national park community at http://www.nationalparks.org.

Buffalo Trace Distillery Releases Fifteenth Round of Single Oak Project Bourbon

19 Wednesday Nov 2014

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Second to last release in the series looks at the top and the bottom of the tree cut while Master Distiller explains differences 

 

FRANKFORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, KY (Nov. 18, 2014) – Buffalo Trace Distillery is nearing the end of its Single Oak Project, with just one more bourbon release to go after this, in what will be a four year study of seven different variables and how they affect taste. 

This release features bourbons which were all aged in barrels with the same entry proof (105), same stave seasoning, aged in the same warehouse (concrete floor), and same char level (number three). All other variables, recipe (wheat or rye), grain size, and tree cut (top or bottom of the tree) vary. 

“There are many variables to consider in this project but one of the most interesting to learn more about has been tree cut,” said Harlen Wheatley, master distiller. “There are four direct components that are related to wood that contribute to our bourbon flavor; hemicellulose, lignin, tannins, and the char layer. There are two major considerations when it comes to tree composition and location, and those are lignins and tannins. The top half of the tree tends to have more lignin, which contributes to the formulation of vanilla and vanilla flavor. The bottom half of the tree tends to have more tannins, which contributes to the formation of ellagic acids and tannic flavor. Tannic flavor leaves your mouth dry and delivers complexity or richness in texture.”

If past online votes are any indication, fans are all over the board when it comes to their favorite. Barrel # 82 retains its lead, but the other barrels in the top spots vary in char level, tree location, recipe and char level. The only thing it seems fans can agree upon at this time is the entry proof (105) and warehouse (rick warehouse.) 

But it’s not too late to get in on the act and start reviewing, as there are no clear cut winners yet, and another release after this one to go before this project ends in the summer of 2015.  More than 4,300 reviews have been given so far onwww.singleoakproject.com.             

            The Single Oak Project is part of an intensive research project Buffalo Trace Distillery started conducting in 1999 by hand picking 96 trees with different wood grains and then dividing them into a top and bottom piece, yielding 192 unique sections. From there, staves were created from each section and were air dried for either 6 months or 12 months. After all the staves were air dried, a single barrel was created from each tree section, resulting in 192 total barrels. These barrels were given either a number three or a number four char and then filled with either wheat or rye recipe bourbon.

            To further the variety of experiments, the barrels were filled at two different proofs, 105 and 125 proof.  And if this wasn’t enough, two completely different warehouses were used, one with wooden floors and one with concrete floors.  In total, seven different variables were employed in Buffalo Trace’s ultimate experiment.

            For eight years the Distillery continued with its tracking process, creating intricate databases and coming up with a potential of 1,396 tasting combinations from these 192 barrels!

            The Single Oak Project Bourbon is being released in a series every three months from 2011 through 2015 until all of the 192 barrels have been released. The first release hit select stores in 2011.  This fifteenth release will reach stores in December. Like all the other releases, the quantities are very limited. Every case will contain 12 bottles, each from a different barrel. The fifteenth release is made up of barrel numbers 21, 22, 53, 54, 85, 86, 117, 118, 149, 150, 181, and 182. All releases will be packaged in a 375ml bottle. Suggested retail pricing per bottle is $46.35.   

            At the conclusion of the Single Oak Project, the Distillery plans to take the top rated Single Oak Project Bourbon and make more just like it, under the Single Oak name.

About Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery is an American family-owned company based in Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky. The Distillery’s rich tradition dates back to 1786 and includes such legends as E.H. Taylor, Jr., George T. Stagg, Albert B. Blanton, Orville Schupp, and Elmer T. Lee.  Buffalo Trace Distillery is a fully operational Distillery producing bourbon, rye and vodka on site and is a National Historic Landmark as well as is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Distillery has won seven distillery titles since 2000 from such notable publications as Whisky Magazine, Whisky Advocate Magazine andWine Enthusiast Magazine. It was named Whisky Magazine 2010 World Icons of Whisky “Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year.” Buffalo Trace Distillery has also garnered more than 200 awards for its wide range of premium whiskies. To learn more about Buffalo Trace Distillery visitwww.buffalotracedistillery.com.  To download images from Buffalo Trace Distillery visitwww.buffalotracemediakit.com

Cornerstone Celebrates Getting New Businesses with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting

18 Tuesday Nov 2014

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Now just called ” The Cornerstone”, formerly Cornerstone Art and Events Gallery and the Cornerstone Cafe’, is the home to two new businesses that are Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce members.  Periwinkle Interiors and Simply Garden now occupy the space simply known as “The Cornerstone”.  The building itself, located on the corner of East Broadway and High Streets, has a rich history as it used to be the old negro train station back in the day.  Today, it’s the new home to two growing businesses.  The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce and several of it’s members helped celebrate this new beginning for an old building with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, November 18th.

Periwinkle Interiors, LLC is owned by Terri Bennett, who also is in the real estate industry with Century 21 Commonwealth here in Frankfort.  Which we suspect means that she can sell you your next home and decorate it for you too!  All kidding aside, Periwinkle Interiors and Simply Garden tend to compliment each other within this space.  Simply Garden, which is owned by Teresa Abelle and Kim Hicks, is a retail store with gift ideas for your home and garden.  They currently offer centerpiece and terrarium workshops, with workshops scheduled December 13th, January 17th and one in February.  To find out more about these new Chamber members and downtown businesses, contact them at (502)545-8104, stop by and see them at 100 East Broadway, find them on Facebook, or email them at Simplygardenky@gmail.com.  We guarantee that there is something for everyone in this very beautiful space!

Busy Weekend in Frankfort with Arts and Literature

17 Monday Nov 2014

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For those who say, “there’s nothing to do in Frankfort”, then they don’t follow Capital Living very closely.  The Commonwealth’s Capital City is alive and well and was filled with art and literature from every genre this past weekend.  From the Voices of Kentucky event held at the Old State Capitol, to the author reception held for the hundreds of literary geniuses in town for the 33rd annual Kentucky Book Fair, through the streets of downtown Frankfort during the last ArtWalk of the year, Frankfort was full of people and plenty of things to do.

We hope you were able to enjoy yourself at one or all of the many events this past weekend in Frankfort.  Keep checking back with Capital Living for the weekly “What’s To Do In Frankfort This Weekend?” posting to find more events held in and around Frankfort and Franklin County.

Salato Wildlife Center to Close for the Season This Month; Will Reopen in March

14 Friday Nov 2014

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Salado BobcatFRANKFORT, Ky. – Visitors have until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, to visit the Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort before the facility closes for the winter.  The center will reopen March 3.

“This has been one of the best years in recent memory,” said Salato Center Manager Laurie Davison. “I’m looking forward to 2015 being even better!”

The winter closure allows the staff to conduct needed maintenance and upgrades on existing exhibits, assuring a quality experience for the center’s 75,000 yearly visitors.

The center features a variety of native animals, including a black bear, an eagle, bobcats, elk, deer, bison, snakes, frogs and fish. The center has numerous indoor and outdoor exhibits and miles of hiking trails open to the public.

The Salato Center is operated by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. The center is located off U.S. 60, approximately 1 ½ miles west of the U.S. 127 intersection. Look for the bronze deer statue at the entrance of the main Kentucky Fish and Wildlife campus.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Salato is closed on Sunday, Monday and state holidays.

Admission is $4 for adults and $2 for youth 5 to 18. Children under 5 are admitted free. The center also offers annual memberships for individuals and families.