Thursday, May 4th, Event Highlights for Frankfort

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Highlights for Thursday, May 4th, 2017

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

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Thursday, May 4, 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.

7:00 am – 12:00 pm – Franklin County Farmer’s Market, at River View Park. www.franklincountyfarmersmarket.org

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

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

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.

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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 – Storytime, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton

Join Miss Susan each Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. to enjoy picture books, crafts and fun. Caregivers are an essential part of the experience for the children. Registration required.

NOTE: If Owen County Schools are closed for any reason, Storytime will NOT be held.

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.

3:15 – 4:30 pm – May the 4th Be With You, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton

Calling all Star Wars fans! Celebrate the 4th with everything Star Wars, including crafts and fun

Open to all school-age children.

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.

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Art Show and Reception, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton

The winner of the photo contest and art work from our recent programs will be highlighted in the library foyer. Refreshments will be served.

6:00 – 7:30 pm – Seed Swapping, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton

Join Vicky Tewes, founder of the Ohio Valley Seed Swap, as she explains the importance, benefits, and techniques of saving seeds.

6:00 – 8:00 pm – The MAD Fashion Show, at Kentucky State University, 400 E Main St

In collaboration with the Men’s Shelter/Soup Kitchen, Dr. Shannon Brogan’s Persuasive Speaking class presents the M.A.D. Fashion Show at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 4 in Little Bradford Auditorium. M.A.D. stands for “Making a Difference.”

The class is giving back to the community by providing the participants with business attire, spring wear, KSU attire and casual clothing. There will be light refreshments, drinks, and vendors. All donations are still being accepted.

Please contact Dr. Shannon Brogan at Shannon.brogan@kysu.edu for more information.

7:00 pm – E.H. Taylor Four Grain and Single Barrel Drawing, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. More info: visit http://www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600

5:30 pm (preview starts at 3:00 pm) – Public Auction, Waverly House Auction, 140 Hahn Drive (corner of US 127 and US 420), semi load of merchandise from big box retailers. Save up 90% off of retail! Plus, some items from a nice estate!!! Preview begins at 3 pm. Check out photos of their items on Facebook HERE. Info: (859)743-2472 or on their website HERE.

Live Music by Chris Fallis and Kids eat free, one kid when you buy an adult meal, at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395.

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway, Happy Hour, 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Open Jam Session, 7:00 – 10:00 pm, 1/2 price bottles of wine or beer bucket of 6 select beers for $17.95. Info HERE

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

7:30 – 9:30 pm – Blues Traveler, at the Grand Theatre, 308 Saint Clair Street

GRAMMY award-winning band Blues Traveler continue to chart new musical directions! The band’s music covers a variety of genres, including blues rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, and Southern rock. They are known for extensive use of segues in their live performances, and were considered a key part of the re-emerging jam band scene of the 1990s, spearheading the H.O.R.D.E. touring music festival.

TICKETS: $65/$50/$40