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.

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

Join Ms. Susan to enjoy great books, fun activities and crafts. For preschoolers and their caregivers. All are welcome.

Kids eat free with two adult meal purchases (limit two kids per family), at Mi Fiesta, 334 St. Clair St.

4:00 – 5:00 pm – Creative Café: Book Roses, at Woodford County Library, 115 N Main St, Versailles

(Ages 11-18) Want to get crafty, but don’t have the time or materials? Join us at the Library for this drop-in craft hour, where we’ll make something new every week! Free. No sign up necessary.

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

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Galentines Craftravaganza, at Woodford County Library, 115 N Main St, Versailles

(Adult) Bring your best friends out for a fun, Valentines-inspired craft night. Make cards, scented hand scrubs, candy gifts, and more. All supplies provided. Call 873-5191 to sign up.

5:00 – 8:00 pm – Customer Appreciation Day, Shelbyville

February 1 is Customer Appreciation Day for downtown Shelbyville shops participating in First Thursday. The first Thursday of each month, many shops keep later hours (especially great for shoppers who want to stop by after work or after dinner). This month, shops want to show how much “We *Heart* You” by giving a ticket to every customer who visits on Feb. 1. That ticket earns you a chance to win a basket full of fabulous prizes from each of the participating shops ($450 value!). The more shops you visit, the more chances you have to win!

Participating Shops and Prizes:
Janice Emery – Valentine painting
Baehr’s Den – scarlet Fiestaware spoon rest
Paisley Pig – gift certificate – $25
Pathelen Flower & Gift Shop – large Candleberry candle
Wizard Graphics – gift certificate – $25
Tracy’s Home Furnishings – Memory Foam queen size pillow
Brenner’s Gallery – framed painting
Woodworking Maniak – cheese slicer
Stacey’s Simple Stuff – large wax warmer
Dogwood Gallery – note cards with artwork by Mary Yaeger
Bell House Restaurant – gift certificate – $25
3 P’s Embroidery- box of chocolate candies
The Keepsake Shop – Kitchen Towel set
Modus Lifestyle – 1 private pilates reformer session at half price ($37.50)
Tipsy Gypsy – gift certificate – $25
6th & Main Coffeehouse – Coffee Mug & gift certificate – $25
Polkadotted Pineapple – gift certificate – $40

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

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Busy Builders, at the Woodford County Library, 115 N Main St, Versailles

(Families) Kids and parents play with our Legos, manipulatives, straws and connectors, and more. No sign up necessary.

6:00 – 8:00 pm – BINGO, at VFW Post 4075, 104 E 2nd St

6:00 pm – Adult Art Lessons-Bloom! Inspired by Georgia O’Keefe, at Gogh Crazy, 800 Main Street suite 15, Shelbyville

Canvas Painting inspired by artist Georgia O’Keefe. Focus on color and shape. $20 includes instruction and materials.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Big Spring Park Committee Meeting, at Woodford County Library, 115 N Main St, Versailles

Welcome! Please join other members of your Community to discuss The Park Project: a multi-organization Revitalization movement for Big Spring Park.

Big Spring Park is a 17-acre Green Space in the Heart of Versailles. There is potential to create a year-round destination a block from Downtown.

This is a long-term, community involved project, with many opportunities to get involved.

6:30 – 8:30 pm – Euchre Night, at Verona Vineyards, 13815 Walton Verona Rd, Verona

Join us for Euchre Night the first and third Thursday of every month. What could be better than a night of cards, award winning wine, cold beer, tasty snacks, and good friends.

No reason to bring a partner, because we will be swapping teammates each game.

We may even have some prizes for the winners of this friendly competition.

The Verona Vineyards Kitchen will be open serving a variety of lighter menu items if you need a snack.

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

Trivia begins @ 6:30pm with prizes awarded to first and second place teams. Play by yourself or with your friends!
$4.99 fresh squeezed margaritas during game play.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Library Writers’ Group, at the Woodford County Library, 115 N Main St, Versailles

(Teens and adults) Join this fun group of fellow wordsmiths and kick-start your imagination with creative writing exercises. All levels of experience are welcome. No sign up necessary.

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 – 8:30 pm – Yoga Introduction, at Jazzercise Shelbyville Fitness Studio, 222 E Main St, Suite B, Shelbyville

Are you looking to make a healthy change. A way to strengthen the body and mind while providing stress relief?

My class will help you – reduce your risk for injury, reduce stress, increase your concentration, understand the mind and body connection, gain strength and stamina, improve balance and stability, improve posture, develop body awareness, and feel amazing.

Drop in price for this class is $15.00. A discounted class package is also available, $60.00 for 5 classes (1 free lesson). Classes are Tue and Thu at 7:30p. Both classes are beginner friendly and I have everything you will need for class.

House DJ music, Ladies night, $3 wells, at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. 875-2559.