As we wrap up Spring and head into the heat of Summer, the events heat up happening in and around the Commonwealth’s Capital City and the surrounding area. We’ve done our best to compile a list of things to make note of for upcoming notable events for families, for schools, just for fun, for community volunteerism, for history buffs, and for businesses. If you do not see your organization’s event on here, and would like to, email us at CapitalLivingKY@gmail.com. For advertising rates to better market and promote your business, organization and/or to cover your event, email april@KYCapitalLiving.com.
This will be a regular posting every Monday morning and will be updated each week.
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May 2015
Thursday, May 28, 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Book Launch Party for “One Tenth of the Law”, Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway,
Please join Ray Peden in celebrating the birth of his first novel, One Tenth of the Law, on Thursday, May 28. Wine and cheese by Capital Cellars.
“Five years of study and practice and endless rewrites and now it all comes down to three short hours of laughs and camaraderie? Oh, hell, why not.
Fake praise and outright insults are welcome and appropriate, considering how long it took me to get this soon-to-be bestseller published. I’ll have hot-off-the-press trade paperback books available for those who can read (and pay). But please know it’s your company I want, not your money.”
Parking on street, or in the History Center parking lot 200 feet away.
5:00 pm – South Frankfort Neighborhood Association Scholarship Fundraiser – Karaoke at Casa!, Casa Fiesta, 801 Louisville Road, SFNA karaoke party is this Thursday May 28th at Casa Fiesta 5pm until ???
Donations from patrons go directly to our main service project, the Randy Bacon Scholarship Fund. SFNA awards these to deserving students from South Frankfort.
This event is a blast, so come join us in support of this worthy cause!
Saturday, May 30, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Summer Reading Kick-Off Festival. Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St., Register for Summer Reading Program from 1:00 – 4:00 pm and start the summer with this FREE event! When you register for the Summer Reading Program, you’ll get a festival wristband. This wristband will get you into any of the free rides and activities including a rock wall, a bounce house, a mechanical bull, face-painting, balloon twisters, petting zoo, and much more, For all ages. Avoid the sign-up line at the Festival by pre-registering HERE. Once you register, you can pick up your packets and event wristbands from the Library anytime before the Festival. Info: 352-2665.
Saturday, May 30, 2:00 – 4:00 pm – Genealogy Tea & Sympathy at Kentucky Historical Society, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Have an ancestor who eludes you? Confused about which source to use next? Bring any genealogy issue, hot topic or question and the group will try to help you. Even if we can’t solve your problem, we promise to provide lots of tea and sympathy! All research levels welcome. Registration required. Info:khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460
Saturday, May 30, 6:00 – 10:00 pm – Caring for Kids Benefit Concert, Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 3445 Versailles Rd, Frankfort
The annual CARING FOR KIDS BENEFIT CONCERT will be on May 30, 2015 at Prodigy Vineyards & Winery from 6 PM to 10 PM. Music by Frankfort’s own JERI KATHERINE HOWELL will begin at 6:30.
This family friendly event is sponsored by Commonwealth Credit Union and supported by Bluegrass Realty, Care Source, Chenault & Hoge, Coventry Cares, Graviss McDonald’s, Knights of Columbus, and Whitaker Bank.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, pack a picnic and enjoy a night of incredible music by JERI KATHERINE HOWELL!
Tickets are available for purchase at any Frankfort Whitaker Bank branch. Individual tickets are $10 each and Family tickets are $30.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE SUNSHINE CENTER AT 502-875-3495.
Saturday, May 30, 7:30 pm – The Dark Side of the Wall, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St., Wish the Animals Were Here, Pink Floyd Tribute Band, Info: 352-7469.
The Pink Floyd Tribute band…..The Dark Side of the Wall returns to the Grand in 2015! Wish the Animals Were Here, a celebration of the music of Classic Pink Floyd.
After bursting into international prominence in 1973 with their seminal release, “Dark Side of the Moon”, Pink Floyd established themselves as one of the greatest rock bands in the world. Their follow-up albums Wish You Were Here and Animals are considered the pinnacle of musical creativity for a band that had come to define the label “Art Rock”. The Dark Side of the Wall’s 2015 show will focus on these two albums, recreating the magical, mid-seventies vibe of these two albums, plus select performances from the rest of their catalog. Tickets: $35 / $30 / $20
June 2015
Wednesday – Thursday, June 3-4, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification for kids 11 to 15 years old at the American Red Cross, 318 Washington St.
Wednesday and Thursday, June 3 and 4, 9am – 4pm each day. Students will learn basic child care and receive a 2-year certification in Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The cost is $140/person and students must be pre-registered and prepaid by May 29 to attend. Class size is limited. To register, visit https://redcross.org/takeaclass or call 1.800.733.2767.
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 pm – Throwback Thursdays – Barks, Brews & BBQ, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St.
“Throwback Thursdays” offer visitors a chance to relax, enjoy & learn a little about the Brown family and Liberty Hall while enjoying a glass of wine or beer. Bring your dog and enjoy some local barbecue. The event is FREE with music, and beer and barbecue will be available for purchase. Thursday, June 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket and some camp chairs and enjoy an evening at Liberty Hall. Info: 227-2560
Thursday – Saturday, June 4 – 6 – Capital Expo Festival, Capital Plaza, 3 days of fun, music, food, and festivities.
Ward Oates Amphitheater Lunchtime Concert Series, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28, 2015, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Mark your calendars NOW for the Ward Oates Amphitheater lunchtime summer concert series! Talent includes Ben Lacy & Alan McKenzie, Dave Shelton, Sammy Coulter, the Jeff Barnes Band, Murphy’s Echo and Bonnie Reeves and Ronnie. New to the lineup is Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters. The popular lunchtime concert series is FREE for the public!
Friday, June 5, 7:00 – 11:00 pm – A Night in Margaritaville, Frankfort Country Club, 101 Duntreath Street, Frankfort, Please join us for drinks and dancing, food and fun for the Simon House 2015 Annual Fundraiser: A NIGHT IN MARGARITAVILLE
Friday, June 5, 8:00 – 10:00 pm – Ben Sollee in Concert for Boone Day, Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Cellist Ben Sollee will perform and grant a special interview with Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader columnist. *Tickets: $25 members | $35 everyone else
SPECIAL PRICING FOR BOTH EVENTS
$50 members | $70 everyone else
*Limited seating for both events. Watch your mail for more details, or call Julia Curry at 502-564-1792, x4414 for information or to reserve a spot.
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Free Admission to the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, Kentucky History Center, 100 West Broadway, Free general admission to the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History (exhibitions, library and gift shop), the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum.
Saturday, June 6, 12 NOON – 2:00 pm – Boone Day Luncheon/discussion featuring Wes Cowan and Bob Edwards, Kentucky History Center, 100 West Broadway, Cowan, of PBS’s “History Detectives” and “Antiques Roadshow,” and popular radio personality Edwards, formerly of NPR and now host of The Bob Edwards Show on SiriusXM, will discuss “The Power of History in Our Daily Lives.”
*Tickets: $30 members | $40 everyone else (see special pricing above for both events)
Saturday, June 6, 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: The Branches of My Family Tree, Kentucky History Center, 100 West Broadway,
Discover your family’s history by creating a family tree, sharing your family’s traditions, and charting your ancestors’ journey to Kentucky.
http://history.ky.gov/ event/ family-fun-saturday-the-branches-of-my-family-tree/
Saturday, June 6, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Salado Sampler, Salado Wildlife Education Center, 1 Sportsmans Lane, Frankfort
Come out to Salato Wildlife Education Center for the 12th annual Salato Sampler. At this all inclusive event, sample Kentucky’s finest drink with local distilleries, breweries and wineries. As for food, you’ll be more than pleased with our spread from Kentucky Proud vendors. The event will have live bluegrass music, a silent auction, and a Commission Bull Elk Tag drawing. While there, take a golf cart tour of the center and see animals up close and personal.
Tickets are $60 in advance and $75 at the door.
Sunday, June 7, 2:00 pm – BUNCO for Franklin County Relay for Life, Fit-Time for Women, 102 Brighten Park, Pre-register for this event at Fit-Time for Women of by mailing your check with a list of players. Your $25 registration fee includes refreshments, door prize ticket, and four rounds of Bunco. You may also make a straight donation to Relay for Life of Franklin County by mailing a check to FTFW, 102 Brighten Park, Frankfort, KY 40601 or by donating online HERE. For more information, call 695-0705 or website HERE.
Thursday – Saturday, June 11 – 13, 7:00 pm – Shakespeare SummerStage, Josephine Sculpture Park
Pack your picnic and plan for an amazing evening under the stars at JSP! 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of Josephine SummerStage by returning to its all-female roots (Macbeth, 2011) and, for the third consecutive year, commissions an original sculpture for the production, directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis. This year Minneapolis sculptor Alison Hiltner will be in residence at JSP to create the sculpture that will inspire JSP’s interpretation of Henry V in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt which is prominently featured in the production. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this production will explore the costs of war to people and to the land; and how the imperative of conquest impacts men and women, countries and the environment, family and nation.
Event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 youth & $12 adult. Please email for group rates of 10 or more and discounts for community service organizations of any size.
Friday, June 12, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm – The Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, Juniper Hills Golf Course, Always a fun event for Chamber members and their employees.
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Farmers Bank Summer Concert Series & Downtown Frankfort Inc., announce the schedule for the Summer Concert Series 2015. For updates on talent for these dates, keep checking back with Capital Living or log on to the DFI website HERE.
Saturday, June 13, 8:00 am – The Capital City Stampede 10 Run/2Mile Walk, Kentucky State Capitol, 700 Capitol Avenue, Frankfort, the last leg of the Frankfort Trifecta Series, Sign up HERE.
The Frankfort Trifecta Series; Capital City Stampede 10K – June 13th
Saturday, June 13, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Kids Safety Day, Frankfort Regional Medical Center (parking lot), Kings Daughters Drive
Frankfort Regional Medical Center will be hosting its annual “Kid’s Safety Day” on Saturday, June 13 from 9am to 1pm in the back parking lot of the hospital. Kid’s Safety Day, held annually in memory of Charlie Semones, is dedicated to increasing awareness of child safety issues. The event is free and features important safety education, free bicycle helmets and drawings for free bikes. Kids are encouraged to bring their bikes and ride our “Charlie’s Challenge” safety course.
The event highlights the following:
- Bike safety
- Horse safety
- Fire safety
- Gun safety
- Lawn mower safety
- Pool safety
- Water/boat safety
- Train safety
- Vehicle dangers
- Child abuse
- Safety seat checks
For more information, please call Consult-A-Nurse® at (502) 226-1655 or toll free at (877) FRMC-MD1 ((877) 376-2631).
Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Living in History Home & Garden Tour, The Garden Club of Frankfort presents a “Celebration of Neighborhoods”, Tour sites representing historic, downtown, suburbs, and country. Only $15. Enjoy lunch at the Frankfort Country Club from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm for an additional $15, 101 Duntreath, For more information, please contact: Karen Nance, knance401@aol.com, 502-229-4611
Saturday, June 13, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am – Franklin County Relay for Life 2015, Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero
Thursday, June 18, 5:30 – 8:30 pm – 9th Annual The Longest Day of Play, Lakeview Park,
Thursday – Saturday, June 18 – 20, 7:00 pm – Shakespeare SummerStage, Josephine Sculpture Park
Pack your picnic and plan for an amazing evening under the stars at JSP! 2015 marks the fifth anniversary of Josephine SummerStage by returning to its all-female roots (Macbeth, 2011) and, for the third consecutive year, commissions an original sculpture for the production, directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis. This year Minneapolis sculptor Alison Hiltner will be in residence at JSP to create the sculpture that will inspire JSP’s interpretation of Henry V in the 600th anniversary year of the Battle of Agincourt which is prominently featured in the production. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this production will explore the costs of war to people and to the land; and how the imperative of conquest impacts men and women, countries and the environment, family and nation.
Event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 youth & $12 adult. Please email for group rates of 10 or more and discounts for community service organizations of any size.
Saturday, June 20, 2015 – Preservation Petal 2015, to register or for more information, click HERE or THERE
Frankfort is the setting for this year’s popular annual Preservation Pedal. This regional ride through Franklin, Henry and Shelby Counties provides the backdrop for the scenic, classic beauty of Kentucky’s famous Bluegrass Region. Historic architecture, thoroughbred horse farms and wooded hills are featured on winding rides through the charming Main Streets of Frankfort, New Castle and Shelbyville, and the beautiful rural settings that take cyclists on a challenging jaunt through hills and dales!
Registration includes lunch, ample rest stops and a bounty of nutritious energy-filled treats. SAG support and other safety amenities are also included.
All proceeds help Preservation Kentucky promote and preserve the historic resources that attract travelers and tourists from around the world.
Saturday, June 20, 9:00 am – 2015 Color Out Cancer 3K Fun Run, Lakeview Park, The Color Out Cancer 3K is a fun and charity “color run” hosted by Relay For Life of Franklin County, KY! The race will follow the paved path through Frankfort’s Lakeview Park where participants will be showered with colored corn starch by volunteers at various stations throughout. The race will start and end at the Franklin County High School gate.
Race starts at 9AM with registration and check-in beginning at 8AM near Franklin County Hig…h School’s faculty parking lot (lot facing Carter House and closest to Lakeview Park). All proceeds will benefit R4L.
Notes:
Cost: $25 per entry
Registration Forms available at link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/shxvp1e0…/2015RFLCOLORRUNFORM.pdf… or by emailing ColorOutCancer3K@gmail.com. Paper forms will be available at all Frankfort Whitaker Bank locations.
Early registration (by June 5) guarantees registrants with t-shirt and color-bomb. **All registrations received past the early registration date will receive shirts/color bombs on a first come, first serve basis and items are not guaranteed.
T-shirts and color bombs will be available for pick up on race day.
Participants should be prepared to come into contact with brightly colored and non-toxic, non-rash-inducing, corn-starch dye and are advised to wear light colored clothing where staining of color is acceptable. Eye protection is recommended.
This is not a timed race.
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Interested in helping sponsor this race?? If you are a local business that would like to contribute to the costs of the race (shirts, refreshments, color bombs) for the benefit of Relay for Life contact the event organizers for details!
RAIN DATE will occur the following Saturday, June 27th, same times should inclement weather occur on scheduled race day.
For further information or questions, please contact ColorOutCancer3k@gmail.com
Friday & Saturday, June 26 – 27, 2015 – The Frankfort River Blast, Kentucky River at Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort
Join us as we celebrate the Capital City’s natural resource, the Kentucky River, and the opening of Locks 1 – 4 to gain access to northern Kentucky. Food! Fun!
July 2015
Monday – Saturday, July 13 – 18 – The Franklin County Fair and Horse Show, Lakeview Park,
The Franklin County Fair & Horse Show is produced each July at Lake…view Park in Frankfort to provide an outlet for area residents to showcase their prized animals, flowers and crops, their artistic and craft talents, to participate in all types of competitions (from motorsports to pageants and much, much more!), and to provide entertainment for the community.
Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25 – Kentucky River Music and BBQ Fest, Kentucky River Campground, 1489 Steele Branch Road, Frankfort, Info: 502-227-2465
September 2015
Sunday, September 13, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm – 2015 Fall Arts Festival, Josephine Sculpture Park, FREE Event for kids of all ages
Fall Arts Festival
2015 Fall Arts Festival at Josephine Sculpture Park
Sunday, September 13th from 11am-6pm.
This event is free. Parking is $5 per car, truck, van, or even a bus!!
Want to VOLUNTEER?? It is super fun, contact us for more information, and Thanks!!
This is an experiential arts festival – our focus is providing you and your friends or family with opportunities to make art or experience & watch demonstrations of a exciting new processes or techniques. All workshops are led by experienced artists. All ages and abilities are encouraged, absolutely no experience is needed to participate, just be ready to have FUN!
ART Activities scheduled for the Fall Arts Festival include:
– Hot Metal Pour (create your own cast aluminum relief sculpture – $30)
– glass blowing (create your own glass ornament – $35)
– blacksmithing (hammer your own decorative hook on the blacksmith’s anvil – $25)
– pottery wheel (experience the feel of the clay on the wheel – FREE)
– print making (create your own relief printing block and print to take home – FREE)
– tie dye (create your own tie dye item – FREE if you bring your own cotton item, or T shirts are available for $10)
– sticker making fun (create and wear your own stickers – FREE)
– art scavenger hunt (explore JSP in search of sculptures using a full color guide – FREE & WIN art prizes!)
– additional art and craft activities for all ages will be added as the event details develop…STAY TUNED!
Additional FUN at the festival:
– LIVE MUSIC on the KECU music stage all day long! – FREE
– explore JSP on a YOGA tour (provided by Frankfort Yoga Stdio) or on your own – FREE
– Bubble Bug from 2-4pm – FREE
– Hot Air Balloon rides from 4-6pm ($10 per person)
– professional face-painting (prices vary)
– food vendors will be on site – STAY TUNED for details, or tell us who you would like to have at the festival!
KECU Music Stage
To be announced soon.
If you are interested in participating, either as a performing artist or group, or as a visual artist who would like to conduct a workshop or demonstration, please click here: contact us for an application.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an art fair that hosts “vendors” who are interested in strictly selling their goods, please do not send email inquiries about renting space for booths or selling merchandise.
More information will be posted as specific events are scheduled for the day.
This event is sponsored by the Frankfort Plant Board, Frankfort Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites & KY Employees Credit Union. Please thank these sponsors!
October 2015
Saturday, October 3 – Kentucky History Half Marathon, Frankfort
For more information or to register, click HERE, check out their Facebook Page, or join their Event.
The KY History Half is the Commonwealth’s first half marathon that celebrates Kentucky’s history. This charitable event also offers a fun way to support the educational programming and services of the Kentucky Historical Society in its mission to educate and engage the public through Kentucky history in order to confront the challenges of the future. Learn more about how you can become a part of this great organization at www.history.ky.gov.
Places to Go & Things to Do in Franklin County
Liberty Hall Historic Site
The ground of Livery hall Historic Site are open to the public daily, dawn to dusk. Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds. The visitor center and museum store at the Orlando Brown House is open Monday-Saturday, noon-4:00p.m. Guided tours of Liberty Hall are given Monday-Saturday and depart from Liberty Hall located at 218 Wilkinson Street at 1:30p.m Guided tours last approximately 75 minutes. Tour Prices $6/Adult $3/Youth Free/Children under age 5.
Capital City Museum
The Capital City Museum is at 325 Ann Street in downtown Frankfort, Kentucky. Housed in a 150 year old building that represents all that is left of the Capital Hotel, which burned in 1917, the museum is a large room filled with history and character. There are plenty of details to explore, with exhibits painting a vivid picture of both political and personal life in Kentucky over the past 200 years. It is open 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. Call 502-696-0607. Admission is free. Operated by the City of Frankfort, Department of Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites.
Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History (aka The Kentucky History Center)
The Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History has been the headquarters for the Kentucky Historical Society since April 10, 1999. Covering much of a city block in downtown Frankfort, it provides space for permanent exhibits, museum and archival storage, educational activities, offices and special events (space rental is available). Its namesake, the late Thomas D. Clark, was former state historian and an instrumental partner in the building’s planning and development. 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 502-564-1792
Admission
Adults: $4
Youth (6-18): $2
Children (5 and under): FREE
KHS and KJHS members: FREE
Veterans: $3
Admission includes the entire KHS History Campus (KY History Center, KY Military History Museum, Old State Capitol)
Kentucky Military History Museum
This Greek Revival style building was the State Arsenal from the 1850s until the early 1970s when the Boone National Guard Center opened in Frankfort. During the Civil War, it served as a munitions factory where Frankfort women made ammunition for troops from Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and Michigan. The Kentucky Historical Society and the Department of Military Affairs created the Kentucky Military History Museum here in 1973.
KHS operates the Kentucky Military History Museum with the Kentucky Department for Military Affairs. Artifacts and documents help provide a full picture of Kentuckians military service.
125 E. Main St. | Frankfort, KY 40601
Old State Capitol
The Old State Capitol is the third building to have served as Kentucky’s seat of government. Gideon Shryock, the state’s first native-born professionally trained architect, designed this Greek Revival building as a young man. Between 1830 and 1910, it saw many lively political debates as lawmakers grappled with issues of the day, including slavery and war.
After its use as State Capitol, the building served as headquarters of the Kentucky Historical Society (1920-ca. 1968). Today, restored to the way it looked in the early 1850s, it houses the exhibit “Great Revivals: Kentucky Decorative Arts Treasures” and is open for tours through KHS.
300 W. Broadway | Frankfort, KY 40601
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