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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Sun Rise Yoga, 7:00-7:40 am, Chair Yoga, 10:00-11:00 am, Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm. Gentle Yoga Flow, 5:15 – 6:15 pm. Intermediate Yoga, 5:30 – 6:45 pm. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, McClure Building, 3rd Floor, 306 W Main St. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

Download your Salato Wildlife Brochure HERE

For More Information call (502)564-7863 or 1(800)858-1549

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – New Mex Hex – ceramic tile painting & botanical printmaking, at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd (3/4 Mile South of Capital Bowl), Frankfort

Dates: Aug. 3 & 5 from 10 am – 4 pm (plan to be present both days)

Cost: This is a FREE workshop, supported by KY Foundation for Women
*Please bring your own lunch and dress to explore the park grounds. Bring sunblock and bug spray if you need them. Water is provided.

Description: No experience needed, all materials will be included. Feel free to bring your own sketchbook if you have one, or we will give you one. Appropriate for all ages and abilities, perfect for the whole family!

The NEW MEX HEX workshop uses the botanicals and habitat of honey bees of the Bluegrass Region to draw inspiration for an ephemeral and permanent installation at the Josephine Sculpture Park. Participants will learn about the creative process and work of the visiting artists and will engage in a sketch walk, a ceramic tile painting session and a botanical print-making workshop.

Each participant will illustrate at least two hexagon tiles and create two botanical prints. The tiles will be kiln-fired between sessions. One of the tiles and one of the prints will be used for permanent and ephemeral installations at the park, and others may be taken home.

Participants may expect to be inspired and learn about their regional landscape via short lectures, conversation, focused observation and the creative process of making.

Instructors:

Faith Gelvin is a multi-media artist and educator living and working in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Faith’s sculpture reflects a strong connection to her New Mexican roots with influences from European, Hispanic and Native American cultures. Faith is inspired by the qualities and processes of the materials she uses (particularly ceramic, metal and wood) in crafting the story of her experiences.

Katya Crawford is an Associate Professor in the Landscape Architecture Department at The University of New Mexico’s School of Architecture and Planning. Katya’s research focuses on the ephemeral landscape and the use of photography and film to hone landscape literacy. Her work has been exhibited and published both nationally and internationally.

Both instructors grew up in the small, agricultural village of Dixon, New Mexico surrounded by wild and cultivated nature with artist and inventor parents.

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”
Albert Einstein

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

In November of 2004, the Capital City Museum opened its doors to the public. 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.

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Open Tuesday through Saturday

Admission

(Includes all sites open at the time of visit.)

Adults: $4 | Youth (6-18): $2 | Veterans: $3
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE

Lunch specials every day, $7.00 including a drink at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395

1:30 pm – Guided Tour of Historic Liberty Hall, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street.

Guided tours of Liberty Hall are given Monday-Saturday and depart from Liberty Hall located at 218 Wilkinson Street at 1:30 pm. Tours by appointment may be made during normal office hours with advance notice of 7 days. Guided tours last approximately 75 minutes, ending in the museum store. Las paseos en Español disponibles con cita; habla con Becky Shipp.

The grounds of Liberty Hall Historic Site are open to the public daily, dawn to dusk. Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds. Photographers are welcome with a pass; click here to read more about our photo policy.

Tour Prices

$6 for adults (18+)
$3 for youth (age 5-18)
Free for children (under age 5)
Free for Friends of Liberty Hall (click here to learn more about becoming a Friend)

School tours must be scheduled in advance. The fee for school tours is $3.00 per child. One chaperon per every 10 children is free; each additional adult pays $5.00. To schedule a school tour, call (502) 227-2560 or contact us by email.

Accessibility

The first floor of the Orlando Brown House is wheelchair accessible via a ramp on Wapping Street, adjacent to the building. A handicapped-accessible restroom is also available at the Orlando Brown House. Please call for more information. Liberty Hall is not wheelchair accessible.

Click HERE for special Spring 2016 events at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Wednesday, $5 a glass, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.

5:30 – 7:30 pm – World Vital Records, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street

The class is designed to show the beginner or serious genealogist how to use this database to access records including birth and death, marriage, census, and immigration lists.

Library Computer Lab
No registration is required

6:00 – 8:00 pm – Nature Photography Club (for youth ages 11-17), at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd (3/4 Mile South of Capital Bowl), Frankfort

Play with light, explore the outdoors, and learn photography techniques to capture nature’s wonders.

Each workshop will explore an aspect of nature photography and allow time to practice on the JSP grounds.

Assignments between workshops and thoughtful critiques will push your skills to the next level.

Finally, you’ll select your best work to be printed for a group show at the Fall Arts Festival!

For ages 11-17, beginner and intermediate level. No photography experience is required, just an interest and a curiosity to explore.

Registration

This Photo Club workshop is FREE, but registration for each meeting is required.
The Photo Club will meet every Wednesday from July 27 – August 31, 6:00-8:00 pm (6 classes).

Attendance to at least 4 classes is required for inclusion in the JSP Fall Arts Festival Exhibit (Sep. 11).

Supplies

Participants may use their own digital camera or reserve one. A digital SLR, point-and-shoot or other device that allows adjustment of exposure settings is required. Contact Karen at klanierphoto@gmail.com to reserve a Canon Powershot A800 digital point-and-shoot.

Printing will be an additional expense, estimated at $10-$30 per high-quality, mounted, enlargement.

Instructor

Karen Lanier is a naturalist, photographer, author, and environmental educator who earned a unique degree in Environmental Documentation, the fusion of conservation studies and documentary storytelling. She has led youth photography classes and workshops since 2011, and prefers to see the world through a child’s eye.

This workshop is sponsored by the Kentucky Foundation For Women.

For more information or to register, click HERE

8:30 – 11:30 pm – Open Mic, $2.75 import and craft beer, at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. 875-2559.

Pint Night*, when you buy the featured pint, you get to keep the brewer’s pint glass *limited supplies at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. Info: 352-2720.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Thursday – Sunday, August 4 – 7 – World’s Longest Yard Sale – The 127 Corridor Sale, more information HERE

The traffic. The people. The miles and miles of vendors and tables of stuff. The 127 Yard Sale is billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale”. And it goes straight through the heart of Frankfort! Many people set up tables and sell everything from old stuff, antiques, overstocks, crafts, furniture, the list is endless. The 127 Yard Sale is at now 690 miles long! It starts in Georgia. And ends in Michigan. And it runs (officially) for 4 days each year. Many people see this opportunity as a “picker’s paradise”. Others are just gawkers. Whatever your opinion of this yearly event, one thing is for certain – Frankfort will be busy! More traffic. More people. More tourism dollars in our community. Just remember when you are out there scouring for that great deal, be patient and be kind to strangers. Those strangers may fall in love with the charm of our city and come back and make Frankfort a destination! Oh! And HAVE FUN!!!

Download your 127 Yard Sale Flyer HERE

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

6:30 am – Chick-fil-A Grand Opening, at Chick-fil-A Frankfort, 1300 HWY 127 S, Ste F

Chick-fil-A at Frankfort opens its doors to serve you! This is an exciting time for Chick-fil-A. Frankfort has been on our hopeful list of cities to join for May years, and our dream has finally come true . . . what a great city! (dates are tentative and subject to change with construction schedule)

READ THE PRESS RELEASE HERE

7:00 am – 12 noon – Franklin County Farmers Market, at the Farmers Market Pavillion, River View Park Pavilion, 404 Wilkinson Blvd

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

Download your Salato Wildlife Brochure HERE

For More Information call (502)564-7863 or 1(800)858-1549

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Yoga, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tai Chi, 12:05 – 1:00 pm, Meditation, 5:00 – 5:30 pm, All Levels Flow Yoga, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Tai Chi, 5:45 – 6:45 pm. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, McClure Building, 3rd Floor, 306 W Main St. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Open Tuesday through Saturday

Admission

(Includes all sites open at the time of visit.)

Adults: $4 | Youth (6-18): $2 | Veterans: $3
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE

Kids Eat FREE! with the purchase of two adult meals, at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395

1:30 pm – Guided Tour of Historic Liberty Hall, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street.

Tour Prices

$6 for adults (18+)
$3 for youth (age 5-18)
Free for children (under age 5)
Free for Friends of Liberty Hall (click here to learn more about becoming a Friend)

Accessibility

Click HERE for special Summer 2016 events at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House

4:00 – 6:00 pm – Happy Hour, at Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 4686 Versailles Road

Buy one get one half price on wine by the glass from 4-6 pm.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. This week’s theme is New Wines. More info: visit http://www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Back to School Bash, at Peaks Mill Elementary, 100 Peaks Mill Rd, Frankfort

Follow the yellow brick road

To a new school year!

Peaks Mill Back to School Bash

Thursday, August 4th

5:00-7:00

We are dressing up like the Wizard of Oz and you can too

Drop your school supplies off, meet your teacher and eat pizza!
We might have a few surprises too!

Join us and you will discover

There is no place like Peaks Mill!

5:30 – 7:30 pm – Barks, Brews & BBQ, at the Orlando Brown House, 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort

Bring your furry canine friends and hang out with us on the grounds of the Orlando Brown House! You’ll enjoy live music by local musicians and barbecue dinners will be available for purchase, along with beer and wine. We’ll also have some doggie swag. RAIN DATE: August 11.

6:30 pm – Trivia, at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. 352-2720.

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

DJ Music Night, at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. 875-2559.

Friday, August 5, 2016

World’s Longest Yard Sale – The 127 Corridor Sale, more information HERE

Download your 127 Yard Sale Flyer HERE

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Blood Drive, at the American Red Cross, 318 Washington Street, Use RapidPass to speed up donation time. Visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.

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

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

Download your Salato Wildlife Brochure HERE

For More Information call (502)564-7863 or 1(800)858-1549

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – New Mex Hex – ceramic tile painting & botanical printmaking, at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd (3/4 Mile South of Capital Bowl), Frankfort

Dates: Aug. 3 & 5 from 10 am – 4 pm (plan to be present both days)

Participants may expect to be inspired and learn about their regional landscape via short lectures, conversation, focused observation and the creative process of making.

Instructors:

Both instructors grew up in the small, agricultural village of Dixon, New Mexico surrounded by wild and cultivated nature with artist and inventor parents.

“Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better.”
Albert Einstein

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Open Tuesday through Saturday

Admission

(Includes all sites open at the time of visit.)

Adults: $4 | Youth (6-18): $2 | Veterans: $3
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE

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

1:30 pm – Guided Tour of Historic Liberty Hall, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street.

Tour Prices

$6 for adults (18+)
$3 for youth (age 5-18)
Free for children (under age 5)
Free for Friends of Liberty Hall (click here to learn more about becoming a Friend)

Accessibility

Click HERE for special Summer 2016 events at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. More info: visit http://www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Research Rave, at the Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway

Join the Kentucky Historical Society’s Martin F. Schmidt Research Library for a fun-filled evening of family history research and consultations. As an added bonus to the extended research hours, people who need a little extra help with their research can sign up for one-on-one consultation with local professionals. Walk-in. Admission $5.

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Jordan Antoine Wilson, Inside the Winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

6:00 – 9:00 pm – Double Dog Dare, at Talon Winery, Gordon Ln, Shelbyville

6:30 – 8:30 pm – Live Music, at Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 4686 Versailles Road

Dinner is available. Open 12 p-9 p at the farm

Live music at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395.

7:00 pm – Farmers Bank Summer Concert, Hosted By Downtown Frankfort, Inc., on the Old Capitol Lawn, 300 West Broadway

Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters

Bill May Band

Bourbon on Main, 103 West Main (KY 420), Frankfort

Outside grill open! Live music featuring Dually Noted, Slugger, and DJ Jesse Penn. at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

9:00 pm – Killin Time Band, at My Bar, 610 Ridgeview Drive

Come out and join us with some wonderful people and awesome music. These guys are great. Must be 21, $5.00 cover at the door.

Killin Time Band

Saturday, August 6, 2016

World’s Longest Yard Sale – The 127 Corridor Sale, more information HERE

Download your 127 Yard Sale Flyer HERE

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

6:00 – 9:00 am – Nature Photography Workshop for Adults – Beginner Level, at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd (3/4 Mile South of Capital Bowl), Frankfort

This workshop consists of 3 sessions:

July 23: 10 am – 1 pm
Aug. 6: 6 am – 9 am
Aug. 20: 7 pm – 10 pm

*Please note these sessions meet at different times of day to explore a variety of light conditions including dawn, mid-day and dusk.

This is a beginner level workshop for ages 16 and up.

Jump-start your inspiration by immersing yourself in nature with your camera and an objective. Learn to look more closely at the wonders of the natural world and gain technical skills in expressing the delights you find. Light and shadows, patterns in nature, and exploration of colors will be the topics of these three workshops.
Camera basics and one-on-one troubleshooting will be included each time. Each class is scheduled to explore available light at different times of day. This beginner level workshop assumes you have not explored any settings on a camera beyond automatic, and will introduce you to shutter speed, aperture, and other variables you can control.

Supplies

Bring snacks and water, and dress for walking in grassy areas. Check the weather forecast and be prepared to be photographing outdoors (sun protection, rain gear, etc.).

Instructor

This workshop is free and is supported by The Kentucky Foundation for Women. Donations are graciously accepted.

7:00 am – 12 noon – Franklin County Farmers Market, at the Farmers Market Pavillion, River View Park Pavilion, 404 Wilkinson Blvd

2016 Capital City SMASH – Crossfit Unbridled Competition, at CrossFit Unbridled, 770 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort

Join us for the 1st Annual “Capital City SMASH” Crossfit throwdown, Saturday August 6. Two person teams (M/M and F/F). $100 per team. All teams will compete in 4 workouts (3 scheduled plus a floater). The top 4 teams will compete in a 5th Championship workout competing for the top 3 podium spots.

There will not be a separate scaled division but the movements in the workouts will be basic Crossfit movements (lifting, pull ups, etc). Advanced movements may show up in the Championship WOD.

We have an extremely unique venue at the Capital Health and Wellness Building, which we share with HealthEase Nutrition (offering meal replacement shakes which will be on sale) and Elitefit Sport and Relaxation Massages (open day of comp). Other businesses include Serenity Yoga and Pilates as well as Natural Beauty Esthetics. We are located on the beautify Kentucky River, with miles of paved running path just out the back door 😉 and Frankfort’s River View Park is just 400 yards away.

More info or tickets HERE

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

9:45 – 11:00 am – All Levels Yoga, Frankfort Yoga Studio, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

Download your Salato Wildlife Brochure HERE

For More Information call (502)564-7863 or 1(800)858-1549

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Open Tuesday through Saturday

Admission

(Includes all sites open at the time of visit.)

Adults: $4 | Youth (6-18): $2 | Veterans: $3
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE

11:30 am – 7:00 pm – Juniper Hill Family Aquatic Center, 800 Louisville Road, Frankfort

12:30 – 3:30 pm – Scenic Train Ride, at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Road, Versailles

Enjoy a ride through the rolling Kentucky countryside! Learn about railroading and local history! View tiny trains as they transverse tiny twisting tracks!

The Museum and Gift Shop open at 12:30, while the train will depart at 2. The ride is approximately 90 minutes, and includes a mid-ride stop, with the opportunity for passengers to disembark, walk up to the edge of the Young’s High Bridge, and overlook the Kentucky River Palisades.

There are restrooms at the station, but not on the train.

Please see our website for tickets and more information: http://bluegrassrailroad.com/#/tyrone-bridge/4514911466

1:30 pm – Guided Tour of Historic Liberty Hall, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street.

Tour Prices

$6 for adults (18+)
$3 for youth (age 5-18)
Free for children (under age 5)
Free for Friends of Liberty Hall (click here to learn more about becoming a Friend)

Accessibility

Click HERE for special Summer 2016 events at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House

2:00 pm – Theater on the River: Tom Sawyer, at the Ward Oates Amphitheater, End of West Main Street behind the Kentucky Bar Association

For the third consecutive summer, there will be Theatre on the River in Ward Oates Amphitheater, at the end of Main Street behind Liberty Hall. All proceeds benefit the Capital City Museum. Admission is $5 per person.

This year there will be two shows offered. Mark Twain’s classic Tom Sawyer, adapted by Laura Eason, is directed by Karen Hatter and features a cast of twelve. Kentucky Governors: An Abbreviated History was written and is being directed by Sami Allison, who directed Two Loves and a River last year, and showcases four actors.

In Tom Sawyer the audience will enjoy all the expected characters – Tom, Huckleberry Finn, Joe Harper, Aunt Polly, Becky Thatcher and, of course, the evil Injun Joe, among others. The boys are up to their usual tomfoolery, and Tom continues to use his ingenuity to get out of his fence-painting duty! Incorporated in this production is live music performed by sisters Margaret and Amelia Wilkerson, as well as movement during scene transitions, featuring Sawyier Shaw.

The cast of Tom Sawyer features D.J. Barnett, Russell Hatter, Lincoln Mattox, John McDonald, Maddi Mutchler, Tami Patrick, Zachary Paul, Bill Payne, Leah Rome, Nathan Rome, Halle Simons, and Aiesha Skinner. Technical support team consists of Nancy Atcher, Caitlyn Biggs, Lane Lewis, Bekah Mutchler and Andrew Tippett.

Production dates for Tom Sawyer are August 6, 7, 14, 28 at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, the 20th, at 7:00 p.m.

Audience is cautioned that there is no shade, and the matinee times will be hot. Please bring, in addition to a chair, an umbrella or a canopy. Concessions will be available one hour before each curtain, as well as during intermission. Should it rain, the performance will be relocated to Frankfort High School, 328 Shelby Street.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Lisa Raymond, at Talon Winery, Gordon Ln, Shelbyville

Lisa Raymond is a regional performer with an established musical presence across the Bluegrass entertaining a variety of wineries, orchards, galleries, independent dining establishments and events. Never mistaken as just a voice, her natural stage presence lends itself to enthusiastic foot-tappin’, knee-slappin’ audience participation, solidifying a special place among her fans.

Froggy Field Party 8, presented by Froggy 104.9 & 101.7 at Kentucky Renaissance Fairsite, 955 Elm Street, Eminence

Kentucky Loud and Proud it’s the Froggy Field Party 8 with Sundy Best, Josh Goodlett, Larry Williams and a Tribute to Haggard and Jones with Don Edlin & Jamie Tingle.

5:30 – 9:30 pm – Lauren Mink, Inside the Winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

5:30 pm – Wild & Scenic Film Festival, hosted by the Kentucky Conservation Committee at the Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway

Come to an evening of exciting films full of wild adventures, canoe trips, cycling, hiking, natural wonders and more. More than two hours of incredible short films, plus special speakers, giveaways and more, as a benefit for the Kentucky Conservation Committee. If you love outdoor adventures and stunning landscapes, this is for you!

In addition, the Kentucky Conservation Foundation will be holding a silent auction to support environmental education projects. KCF is the fiscal sponsor for KCC’s environmental education work, so come and explore the auction!

Tickets for the entire evening of amazing films, givaways and more is only a $20.00 donation (students $15).
More event details at kyconservation.org

The silent auction will be open at 6:30 and films will begin at 7:00.

Bring a Friend! If you are a KCC member, accompanied by a guest who is new to KCC, you will both receive an extra chance to win raffle prizes.

Prizes and giveaways include items from Keene Footwear, Kleen Kanteen, Patagonia, Sierra Nevada, Earthjustice, Cliff Bar and more! Thanks to local sponsors Canoe Kentucky, Wild Birds Unlimited Frankfort, Sierra Club Cumberland Chapter (in kind) and more.

For a full list of films to be shown and descriptions, go to this link: https://www.wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/events/kentucky-conservation-committee/

7:00 pm – Theater on the River: Kentucky Governors – An Abbreviated History, at the Ward Oates Amphitheater, End of West Main Street behind the Kentucky Bar Association

Kentucky Governors: An Abbreviated History was conceived and written by Sami Allison, and it will introduce the audience to all of Kentucky’s governors – Isaac Shelby to Matt Bevin. The show provides a taste of history, some laughs and will leave you intrigued. And this is all accomplished by four talented women: Katy Doyle, Anna Girard Fletcher, Shaina Khan, and Annabelle Renshaw. Technical support is provided to Allison by Ross Duncliffe and Kayla McGaughey.

Production dates for Kentucky Governors are August 5, 12, 13, 26 at 7:00 p.m., with a matinee at 2:00 on the 21st.

Any flavored margarita or sangria margarita $3.99, at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395.

DJ Dance Party!, at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Open at 2:00 pm, Live music featuring Max Grooves, 6:00 pm, at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. Info: 352-2720.

Sunday, August 7, 2016

World’s Longest Yard Sale – The 127 Corridor Sale, more information HERE

Download your 127 Yard Sale Flyer HERE

12:30 – 3:30 pm – Scenic Train Ride, at the Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Road, Versailles

Enjoy a ride through the rolling Kentucky countryside! Learn about railroading and local history! View tiny trains as they transverse tiny twisting tracks!

There are restrooms at the station, but not on the train.

Please see our website for tickets and more information: http://bluegrassrailroad.com/#/tyrone-bridge/4514911466

1:00 – 5:00 pm – Prodigy Winery, Farm Open, off Versailles Rd, Frankfort

Prodigy Vineyards and Winery is located in the heart of the Bluegrass
on the Peach Family Farm. Centrally located in Woodford County, KY
where great thoroughbred race horses are foaled, and raised.

Kentucky is rich in limestone and loam soils that are unique components
for the grapes that are grown and the wines that we produce.
Our Vineyard is 10 years old and our family is working hard to
create a memorable and enjoyable wine.

2:00 pm – Theater on the River: Tom Sawyer, at the Ward Oates Amphitheater, End of West Main Street behind the Kentucky Bar Association

Production dates for Tom Sawyer are August 6, 7, 14, 28 at 2:00 p.m., and Saturday, the 20th, at 7:00 p.m.

2:00 – 4:30 pm – Tunes in the Vines featuring TDH4 – Folk Quartet, at Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway, KY

“Tunes in the Vines” series is back this year as it celebrates its 18th year. A bottle of wine, good friends and great music are the perfect blend for Sunday afternoons! This year there is a wide variety of musicians to perform on the Event Barn stage from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm each Sunday for an afternoon of family friendly entertainment! They help support many local musicians and hope that you will too! Just bring a picnic, lawn chairs or blankets! Don’t forget the family and friends.

No charge— just be prepared for a good time!

Local Kentucky beer also available along with many Equus Run wines.

Monday, August 8, 2016

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

8:00 – 11:00 am – First Grade Jump Start, at Peaks Mill Elementary, 100 Peaks Mill Rd, Frankfort

First Grade Jump Start
Monday, August 8th
8:00 am – 11:00 am

Explore your classroom
Experience your new school
Get to know your teacher
Drop off your school supplies

You don’t have to register just come at 8:00 am!

Transportation is NOT provided.

You are asked to sign your student in as you drop them off and out as you pick them up.

We are excited about this school year and want to ease those first day jitters. Hope to see you there.

9:00 am – 1:00 pm – WHHS Senior Class Schedule Pick Up, at Western Hills High School, 100 Doctors Drive. Website: http://www.franklin.kyschools.us/whhs.aspx

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Yoga Basics, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Beginner/Intermediate Yoga, 5:15 – 6:30 pm, Power Flow Vinyasa Yoga, 6:40 – 7:40 pm. 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: www.frankfortyoga.com

5:00 – 6:00 pm – Monday Makers Series, at Josephine Sculpture Park, 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd (3/4 Mile South of Capital Bowl), Frankfort

This series will meet 4 times: Monday nights Aug. 8-29 from 5 pm – 6 pm.

Learn how to work with reusable Gelli Plates. You will draw, press, blotch, splatter, paint and roll onto these soft plates to create amazing textures, images and prints. We will be using drawing skills, imagination and inspiration from the nature and sculptures available at the park. Fun for all skill levels, no experience needed.

Instructor: Jody Jaques
Price: $50 total (includes all 4 classes)
Supplies Included
All Ages and Ability Levels suggested 5 and up

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Bike Night, on St. Clair, Frankfort

5:30 – 6:30 pm – Facebook: Beyond the Basics, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street

This is an advanced Facebook class for those who have set up an account and are familiar with the basics but would like information about other more intricate usage. Review privacy settings, create Facebook groups and friends lists, stop game requests, block or unfollow posts, and more!

This class is free to the public and will be held in the Library Computer Lab. No registration is necessary. For more information, contact Diane at 352-2665×108 or diane@pspl.org.

6:30 pm – Pokemon Go, at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping Street

For teens in grades 6 to 12. Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Pokemon have invaded downtown Frankfort. Come by yourself or as a team and be a part of the Pokemon Go Patrol as we catch’em all around downtown.

7:30 – 9:30 pm – Summer Pool Party, hosted by RB Brown State Farm Insurance at the Juniper Hill Family Aquatic Center, 800 Louisville Road, Frankfort

Free Pool Party! Bring your friends and family! Everyone is welcome.

Lime margarita, $2.99. 32 ounce domestic beer, $3.99 at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395

Server Industry Night and Happy hour all night! Grill now open! 5:00 – 9:00 pm, at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

7:00 am – 12 noon – Franklin County Farmers Market, at the Farmers Market Pavillion, River View Park Pavilion, 404 Wilkinson Blvd

9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center OPEN, at the Salato Wildlife Education Center, #1 Sportsman’s Lane, Frankfort, Ky 40601

Adult $4.00
Youth (5 to 18) $2.00
Children Under 5 Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones $2.00 (age 5 and older)

Annual Memberships
Individual Membership $20.00
Family $30 (includes all members of the immediate family)
Friend Membership $50 (family and 5 guests)

Download your Salato Wildlife Brochure HERE

For More Information call (502)564-7863 or 1(800)858-1549

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, Open Monday through Saturday, Free Admission

Telling the big story of Kentucky’s small-town capital city

The Capital City Museum is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Saturday

Admission to the museum is free.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Kentucky Historical Society, 100 West Broadway, Open Tuesday through Saturday

Admission

(Includes all sites open at the time of visit.)

Adults: $4 | Youth (6-18): $2 | Veterans: $3
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Core Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Tai Chi, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Children’s Yoga, 5:00 – 5:50 pm, Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga, 5:15 – 5:50 pm, Flow One Intermediate Lionflow/Vinyasa Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm. 306 W Main St., Third Floor. Info: www.frankfortyoga.com

1:30 pm – Guided Tour of Historic Liberty Hall, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street.

Tour Prices

$6 for adults (18+)
$3 for youth (age 5-18)
Free for children (under age 5)
Free for Friends of Liberty Hall (click here to learn more about becoming a Friend)

Accessibility

Click HERE for special Summer 2016 events at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House

4:00 – 6:00 pm – W.I.N.O.S (Women In Need Of Sanity) Ladies Night, at Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 4686 Versailles Road

Ladies can get their favorite glass of wine at half the price. Includes Wine Frappé (Slush) when on tap.

4:45 – 6:30 pm – Back To School Bash, at Bridgeport Elementary School, 10 Doctors Drive, Frankfort

Join us for our annual back to school bash! Find out who your teacher will be, and visit your class to learn more about your school year.

Doors will open at 4:45. Teachers will be presenting in their rooms from 5:00-5:30. Everyone will then move to the cafeteria to hear a short announcement from Mrs. Lail and PTA, then teachers will do another presentation from 6:00-6:30. Both presentations will be identicial to allow you to visit multiple classrooms.

Students are welcome to go ahead and bring their school supplies to leave in the classroom as well!

5:30 – 7:00 pm – Back To School Bash, at Elkhorn Elementary School, 928 E Main St, Frankfort

Meet Teachers, Drop of School Supplies & enjoy a FREE Pizza Dinner!

5:30 – 7:00 pm – Explore Nature Series: Kayak Fishing 101 week 1, at Salato Wildlife Center Ponds, 1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort

32 ounce domestic beer $3.99! at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395

La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395. Enjoy everyday lunch specials for $7.00, includes drink!

7:00 pm – Trivia hosted by Jamey Wiglesworth, at Buddy’s Pizza, 212 W Broadway. Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Happy Hour everyday 4:00-7:00 p.m. with $1 off all craft draft beer. Info: 352-2920.

9:00 pm – 12:00 am – Karaoke, at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559