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Highlights for Friday, April 28th, 2017
Don’t miss a minute of what’s going on this Weekend in and around the Frankfort Area!
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Friday, April 28 , 2017
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.
Multiple Modalities Session, at The Light Clinic. Info: http://www.lightclinic.org. Call 502.330.4233 for more information.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Salato Wildlife Education Center, 1 Sportsman’s Lane
Daily Admission:
Adult – $5.00
Youth (5 to 18) – $3.00
Children 4 and under – Free
Scheduled school groups and chaperones – $3.00 (age 5 and older)
Visit their full website HERE
10:00 – 10:30 am – Walk Away the Pounds, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton
Walk Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone’s fitness DVD. This fat-burning fitness program is a gentle and effective form of exercise that helps you burn fat naturally for lasting results.
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.
Featuring the new exhibit
Frankfort’s Fishing Reels: Jewels of the Bluegrass
Frankfort has a very unique place in history as being the town where the bait casting fishing reel was perfected and first produced. Every place has its historic event or figure, but only we have this distinction. It was a Frankfort industry for over 100 years. Local craftsmen handmade these gems to fish the renowned streams of central Kentucky. Their reputation for quality and beauty was recognized around the world.
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: $8 | Youth (6-18): $6 | Veterans: $6
Children (5 and under), KHS and KJHS members: FREE
10:30 – 11:30 am – Yoga, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton
Participants of all fitness levels are welcome to join in yoga class. Classes include breathing exercises, poses and relaxation. We will follow a Yoga workout DVD.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a beach towel
or exercise mat. Everyone is welcome!
Any flavored margarita, $3.99 at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395.
1:30 pm – Liberty Hall Tour, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson Street, 502.227.2560
Guided tours start at Liberty Hall at 1:30 pm (Monday – Saturday). Tour begins at Liberty Hall, 218 Wilkinson St. Admission: $6 for adults; $3 for youth (15-18); Free for children 5 and under. Free for Friends of Liberty Hall.
Kentucky Made: Decorative Arts from the Liberty Hall Collection – Ongoing
Featuring some of the finest examples of Kentucky-made pieces from the Liberty Hall collection, this exhibit explores the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century Kentucky through the work of silversmiths, weavers, furniture makers, and . Some of the artists represented include: Asa Blanchard, Matthew Harris Jouett, Oliver Frazer, and Paul Sawyier. Located on the 2nd Floor of Liberty Hall, the exhibit is only viewed through a guided tour.
3:00 – 5:00 pm – 3rd Annual KSU Color Run/Walk, at Kentucky State University: Student Center, 400 East Main Street
Kentucky State University will host its 3rd annual Color Run to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and other causes that may affect our community.
5:00 – 9:00 pm – Jammin’at Jeptha! feat Jeff Barnes Band, at Jeptha Creed Distillery, 500 Gordon Lane, Shelbyville
Every Friday Jeptha Creed Distillery will be jammin’ with great live music playing on the patio, local food trucks available, and craft cocktails at the bar! Music will be from 6-9pm. Food trucks will be available from 5-9pm. The bar will be open until 10pm.
Musician: Jeff Barnes Band
Food Trucks: Kentucky Taco Company, and Lil Cheezers
*Musicians will be preforming on the patio. If there is bad weather, the performance will be moved into the Clubhouse.
5:00 – 9:00 pm – Lyn Payne-Holland, Inside the Winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/
5:15 pm – Yoga Classes, for beginner/intermediate located on the third floor of the McClure Building, 306 W Main St. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio. Click HERE for a complete class schedule. 223-3276
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music with Danny Frazier, at Verona Vineyards, 13815 Walton Verona Rd, Verona
Singer/Songwriter Danny Frazier will be performing at Verona Vineyards on Friday, 4/28/17 from 6:00-9:00.
Come out and join us for a night of live music, award winning wine, cold beer, and good friends.
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Sip and Savor Friday Night:Jeff Barnes, at Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, 4686 Versailles Rd
Wine-down the week at Prodigy Vineyards & Winery with “Sip & Savor” Friday! Enjoy FREE, live music 6:30–8:30 pm featuring local artists! We have a food menu with delicious selections from our grill and deli to compliment your wine tasting experience. Seating is available at the onyx bar and tables. Browse our gift boutique for unique fashion and wine accessories
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Bingo, at the American Legion Frankfort Post 7, 164 Versailles Rd
BINGO at the American Legion Post 7
Early Birds start @ 6:00 PM and regular games start at 7:00 PM.
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Shelbyville Music: Olivia Rudeen, at Talon Winery, 400 Gordon Ln, Shelbyville
Olivia Rudeen is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Originally from Denver, CO, Olivia moved to the Music City in 2013 and began working with the publishing/licensing team at The Song Factory. In the past few years, she has shared the stage with Courtyard Hounds, DeVotchKa, Air Dubai, Charlie Mars, and Madi Diaz, among many others. Her last EP, released in 2012 and produced by Jimmy Stofer (The Fray, Rosehill Drive) included several songs that were featured on ABC Family’s “The Vineyard.”
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 or click HERE to check availability.
7:30 – 10:00 pm – The Paul Thorn Band, at the Grand Theatre, 308 Saint Clair Street
The Paul Thorn Band features a singer-songwriter whose influences embraces blues, Americana, gospel and rock.
Tickets: $45 / $35 / $25
Live Music by Robert Barnes and any flavored margarita, $4.99, at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395.
Live music, at Bourbon on Main, 103 West Main (KY 420), Frankfort
Live Music featuring Strip District, The Spockers, and JuJuBeands plus beer specials!, at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Capital Living Covers Frankfort’s Social Scene…BE SEEN By Capital Living!!!
FIND US. FOLLOW US. AND STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANKFORT!!!
Friday Highlights brought to you by:
Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism
