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Highlights for Thursday, September 7th, 2017
Don’t miss a minute of what’s going on this weekend in and around the Frankfort Area!
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Thursday, September 7, 2017
6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 23507 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 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
(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 Ms. Susan to enjoy great books & fun activities. For preschoolers and their caregivers. All are welcome.
Kids eat FREE with 2 adult meal purchases. Live music featuring Chris Fallis, at Mi Fiesta, 334 St. Clair St.
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 – Map My World, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton
Learn how to enter data & info about Owen County for online use. Help local emergency responders by providing up-to-date maps.
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. More info: visit www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600
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
5:00 – 8:00 pm – Girlfriends’ Night Out with live music by Sami Riggs, at Verona Vineyards, 13815 Walton Verona Rd, Verona
Grab your best girlfriends and head out after work to Verona Vineyards to start your weekend early.
Find a seat on the patio and have a glass of wine or two as you watch the sunset and unwind and catch up with your friends.
Verona Vineyards Kitchen will be open serving some lighter fair including cheese boards.
Enjoy special happy hour prices on all bottle purchases.
6:00 – 7:30 pm – Family Fun Night: Rock Painting, at the Owen County Public Library, 1370 Highway 22 E, Owenton
Join the fun of painting and hiding rocks for others to find! We provide the supplies, you provide the rock.
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
House DJ music, Ladies Night, and $3 wells, at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. 875-2559.
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Thursday Highlights brought to you by:
Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism
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