Candlelight Tradition Family Fun Night in Downtown Frankfort

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Special Weekend Events; The Candlelight Traditions Weekend Edition

04 Wednesday Nov 2015

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Thursday – Sunday, November 5 – 8 – The Candlelight Tradition The annual Candlelight Tradition is the unofficial start to …

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Sunday, November 9th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

09 Sunday Nov 2014

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

1:00 – 3:00 pm – the Ridgewood Boys, Kentucky Coffeetree Café’, 235 W Broadway

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1:30 pm – Children’s Polar Express Pajama Party, at The Grand Theatre. Admission $3. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas to the viewing just like the children in the film.

2:30 pm – The 3rd Annual Tweedpunk Ride, at The Old State Capitol lawn. Details available HERE.

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Opening Night of Candlelight Traditions Draws Families into Downtown Frankfort

06 Thursday Nov 2014

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Thursday night was cool and rainy. Not an ideal night for the kickoff night for Frankfort’s Candlelight Tradition, now in it’s 34th year. But the families were out in droves at Commonwealth Credit Union, the title sponsor of this year’s event.

What was the big draw? Well Santa, for starters. Then RJ Corman brought out their dinner train for families to come aboard and hear a book reading, their own “Polar Express”. There was also popcorn and candy and activities for the kids, such as letters to Santa.

There was also plenty going on at the Kentucky History Center as Frankfort’s own Capital City Chorale and the Lexington Singers sang seasonal favorites. The Lionel train display is always a huge draw for the kid in all of us. There were also activities for the kiddos as well as free admission through the museum itself.

The Capital City Museum had it going on as they celebrated 10 years being Frankfort’s own “history center”. They have become the premier local museum in the state. Other communities wishing to celebrate their own history, aspire to be what is in our own backyard. With rotating exhibits, a rich library of local history and generous donations from Frankfort natives, the CCM has become something special for our community. The museum even gives a salute to Frankfort’s famous and infamous sons and daughters, including some guy by the name of Johnny Depp!

As the shops, galleries and eateries stayed open later for Candlelight, those who ventured around town were treated to the sights and sounds of the upcoming holiday season. As carolers from Western Hills Chorus made their way from merchant to merchant, spectators were invited to shop the unique items each has to offer. The highlight of the opening night is always the lighting of the Christmas tree on the Old Capitol Lawn. Those brave enough to deal with the cold, wet conditions, were able to help Mayor Bill May count down to flipping the switch.

Candlelight Tradition was started 34 years ago as the unofficial start of the holiday season in downtown Frankfort. It was meant to bring people into town to begin their holiday shopping experience. It has morphed into something else entirely. It has become about families and the community of Frankfort. The horse-drawn carriage rides through downtown are nice and a rare treat. But remember that this community would not be able to thrive without those people who own businesses that choose to open a storefront downtown. Shopping local keeps those dollars in the community, and keeping businesses from shuttering windows. As the remainder of Candlelight winds down, take a close look at those store fronts. Take into consideration how much time was taken to decorate them for your viewing pleasure. And stop to think, “what would downtown Frankfort look like at this time of year if the windows were dark?” Just keep in mind to shop local during your Candlelight experience.

Thursday, November 6th, Frankfort Highlights

06 Thursday Nov 2014

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Thursday, November 6, 2014

7:00 am – 12 noon – Farmers Market at River View Park. Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/

Fall Is In The Air at The Eclectic Mix! Come see the new fall lines of clothing, gifts & accessories. And yes, even a bit of Christmas! Open Monday – Friday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Located at: 300 St. Clair Street, Suite 102. (Next to The Grand Theatre) Info: 502-382-7207

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Yoga, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Tai Chi, 12:05 – 1:00 pm and also from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Open House, 5:00 – 8:30 pm, Candlelight Yoga with guitarist Jeff Ellis, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Beginner’s Yoga, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

Kids Eat FREE! (2 kids per family, with purchase of 2 adult entrees) Happy Hour! 3:00-7:00 p.m. all week! at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey), 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2359.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600… Try LUNCH at Capital Cellars, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm daily. Serving sandwiches, salads and homemade soup s! Check out tidbits, events and news about the spirit industry on the Capital Cellars Facebook Page HERE.

5:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Candlelight Tour Celebration at First Presbyterian Church, 416 West Main Street

5:15 – 6: 45 pm – Fall Academy, Thursdays through November 6, at First Christian Church, 316 Ann St. Contact the church office for more info or to register: 223-2346 or email firstchristian@fewpb.net

Candlelight Traditions Kickoff Night –

5:00 – 6:00 pm – 10th Anniversary Commemoration at Capital City Museum, 325 Ann Street, For more information, click HERE

5:30 – 8:00 pm – Santa and the R.J. Corman Train and popcorn bar at Commonwealth Credit Union, 417 High Street

6:00 – 8:00 pm – Horse Carriage Rides, Leaving from Whitaker Bank, corner of Ann and Main Street

7:00 pm – Candlelight Welcome & Tree-Lighting, The Candlelight Stage, Broadway at St. Clair

Capital City Communications Community Stage (The Candlelight Stage, Broadway at St. Clair)

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6:30 pm – Open Jam Session, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 West Broadway

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live! Researching Native American Roots!, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Join us each Thursday evening in the Library Reading Room during regular season hours for a full hour of genealogy instruction. These genealogy sessions will take place each Thursday night from 6:30 – 7:30 pm. All it takes is an hour to hone your research skills, get started on the basics, preserve your documents, get organized, become more familiar with genealogy software or share your genealogy success stories! Sessions are free and registration is NOT required. Info: khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792, ext. 4460

Drink Specials! Music by the house DJ at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

The Dragon Pub, Work Week Wind Down. Happy Hour Specials and Appetizers, 3:00-7:00 pm Karaoke, 9:30 pm, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300

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