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Get Ready to Have a BLAST at the 2nd Annual Frankfort River Blast!

25 Saturday Jun 2016

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Riverfront Development on the Kentucky River in Frankfort

26 Monday Oct 2015

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Written and submitted by Joy Jeffries, Executive Director of the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission and Riverfront Development

Riverfront Development (RFD) is a sub-committee of the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist & Convention Commission (Tourist Commission).  The RFD was created sometime in 2006.  However, the original discussions began a year earlier which was a decade ago now.  The Tourist Commission needs high praise for allowing me, Joy Jeffries, their Executive Director to spend the amount of time that not only I have spent, but also the staff has spent on this most significant undertaking for Frankfort.

The original group of people involved with the Riverfront Development included:  Joy Jeffries and Rodney Simpson Co-Chair for RFD, Kathy Carter, Ted Collins, Ed Councill, Jerry Graves, Gippy Graham, Twina Keeton, Phillip Kring, Glenn Mitchell, and the late Howard Dawson.  Our City Commission and County Fiscal Court have been supportive from the beginning and continue to assist in every way possible.  Without the various City and County departments, we could never have accomplished what has become reality along the Kentucky River as it flows beautifully through Frankfort.

Before we even had funds for the Plan and perhaps because we didn’t have the funds, Rodney Ratliff donated 4.5 acres of land on Wilkinson Boulevard to our Tourist Commission to be used for riverfront development.  Only in the last few years have we determined what we would do with this land.

We will always be grateful to Secretary Marcheta Sparrow, First Lady Jane Beshear, and Governor Steve Beshear.  Without those three, Senator Julian Carroll, and Representative Derrick Graham, we would have never obtained the funds for the actual study.  I will never forget the day First Lady Beshear called on my cell phone as I was walking into my office to share the news, “You have your funds to do the Riverfront Development Plan.  Now, make it happen.”

Developing the Plan took our entire community.  For any of you who participated in stakeholders and/or public meetings, thank you.  Your input was extremely valuable.  Thank you to the Capital Plaza Hotel for hosting this process and being a part of the entire planning of RFD.

However, shortly after the plan was released, came the devastating news:  the locks were closed from the mouth of the Kentucky River at Carrolton, all the way to Frankfort!  Yes, our dream of riverfront development suddenly became “lake front development” and that was not good news.

The closure of the locks did not deter us!  We simply knew we had to lobby to secure funding for the repair of locks 1-4.  We immediately forged a very meaningful partnership with the Kentucky River Authority (KRA).  As I mentioned the name of Jerry Graves in the midst of our original group, during this process he became the Director of KRA.  So, after obtaining funding to repair the locks and dams, we were ready to proceed once again.

With the completed plan, there were many goals set.  Now, with a commitment to repair the locks from Frankfort to the Ohio River, we could again see the possibilities of riverfront development.  We have remained in shock, as we have continued to move forward and what has happened has been amazing! During the past several years we have worked to complete the following projects of the Riverfront Development Plan:

Ward Oates Amphitheatre – This significant piece of the plan was one of the very early successes.  Shortly after the Plan was unveiled, Kathy Carter was eating at the Country Club and ran into Bruce Brooks who asked her about some of the exciting parts of the Plan.  She named off two or three, one of which was an amphitheatre on the river.  Mr. Brooks, scratched his head and declared, “I think there is a trust fund at Farmer’s Bank for an amphitheatre on the river.”  The fund had been set up by Ward Oates, expressly for an amphitheatre on the River.  Gippy Graham and I met with the trustees of the fund and in twenty minutes, we walked out with the funds for the amphitheatre!

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As Gippy and I were walking out of the meeting with the trustees of the trust fund, we were both smiling from ear to ear.  I remember looking at Gippy and saying, “I never made more than $100,000 in only 20 minutes, did you?”  To which he chuckled and said, “Never.”  Even with the funding, I must say, the amphitheatre would have never materialized without our City Parks, Recreation, and Historic Properties who took the lead on the construction of the facility and now manage the programming.

There is one last interesting fact about the Ward Oates Amphitheatre.  A small group of us met down on the river to decide exactly where we wanted to locate it.  We settled on land directly behind the State Bar Association and next to the Liberty Hall Historic Site Gardens.  A perfect place, right?  Yes, it is a perfect location; however, we discovered the City did not own that land.  It was owned by the Bar Association, oops!  With no problem and incredible cooperation, the Bar Association agreed to lease it to the City and again, we were moving forward with the plan.

Two Loves and a River – Concurrently with the building of the amphitheatre, right on the river, Don and Sylvia Coffee began talking with me about a play that Don had written.  His play is the life of Paul Sawyier and the majority of his art includes paintings of the Kentucky River.  Over the next couple of years, Don graciously donated the rights to his play to the Capital City Museum.  Just this month the second season of “Two Loves and a River” has been shown at the Ward Oates Amphitheatre.  Thank you Don, Sylvia, Capital City Museum Board, Jim Parrish, Jim McCarty, Russ and Karen Hatter, Nicky and Susan Hughes, the cast of the play both years, and everyone connected with the City Museum.

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Ward Oates Summer Lunchtime Concert Series – We have now completed three seasons of these concerts.  City Parks and Recreation schedules the concerts, provides tents and chairs, and staffs the event.  There is no charge and the music is fantastic!  It’s a very pleasant time to sit with people of all ages.  Sometimes there are children from the downtown child care facilities, groups from the Senior Center, workers from all over downtown, shoppers, and of course tourists.   They are all sitting together listening to the music and looking out over the beautiful Kentucky River.

Walk-Bike Trail along the River – Shortly after the Plan was presented publicly our Walk-Bike Frankfort group contacted us to advise us that they wanted to put the trail along the river to the top of their list of priorities.  Once again, City Parks and Recreation assisted in the completion of this trail from the amphitheatre down past Buffalo Trace Distillery.  Now, that is cooperation and a community working together!

Nancy Wilkinson Pontoon River Tours – Again, thank you to City Parks, Recreation, and Historic Properties!  The pontoon tours are free of charge and stay booked every tour.  History of the River is the theme of the beautiful ride along the River.  Actually, there are still spots along the tour where the riverbank looks as it did a century ago.

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Canoe Kentucky offers Canoe, Kayak, and SUP Rentals on the Kentucky River in Frankfort – In 2007 Canoe Kentucky stepped forward to forge a collaboration with the City of Frankfort to rent canoes out of River View Park.  They committed to offering rentals for one season in order to get traffic on the River.  At the time of the commitment, they had no idea whether they would make money or lose money.  Fortunately for everyone, they did not lose money and they are still there!  This is a true public/private partnership for the good of the community.

Capital View Park on the River – Can you guess who offered to help with this park improvement?  City Parks, Recreation, and Historic Properties stepped up to fill the gap.  They increased amenities to the park that sits directly on the river.  And, this became a place for boaters to stop for a picnic on the bank.

Kentucky State University’s KY River Thorobred Science Boat – This idea came from Dr. Mary Sias, former president of KSU.  We were sitting in a stakeholders meeting as we developed the plan and Dr. Sias talked about seeing science lab boats used for education on the water.  By the next day she was sending websites to visit and quickly a plan was initiated for KSU to adopt this concept and develop it into a reality.

The KY River Thorobred is now on the river and serves not only as a destination for school children and all ages, but also provides a source for research and a great marketing tool for KSU.  Under the leadership of Dr. Raymond Burse, the new president at Kentucky State University recently contracted with Canoe Kentucky to schedule and operate this educational vessel.  Canoe Kentucky, Frankfort Tourism, and the Legislative Research Committee have formed a partnership to schedule school groups.  More than 60,000 school children visit Frankfort each year to take tours of the Capitol Building.  It is our premise that we can capture many of these school groups to also schedule trips on the KY River Thorobred.  This is quite a marketing opportunity for KSU, isn’t it?  And, what a phenomenal experience for the school children in Kentucky!

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Frankfort Boat Club – We certainly cannot omit the incredible assistance from the oldest boat club in Kentucky.  They have provided a dock for the KY River Thorobred.  When it came time for the Ohio River boaters to head to Frankfort, they increased their fuel and restaurant services.  In the form of boat club’s president and my co-chair for RFD, Rodney Simpson, they offer hospitality to the Ohio and Indiana boaters.

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Kentucky River Designated as One of Two Outdoor Treasures selected in Kentucky – A request came from the U.S. Secretary of the Interior for each of the 50 Governors to designate two Outdoor Treasures in their states.  Governor Steve Beshear chose the length of the Kentucky River as one of the two Outdoor Treasures in Kentucky.  A large sign is located in River View Park denoting this designation.

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Ribbon Cutting was held at Lock 4 to commemorate the opening of the Locks 1 through 4 – On June 26, 2015, it was official – Frankfort was now officially open to the world!  Yes, you may now travel from Frankfort to the Ohio River, from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River and from there to the Gulf of Mexico.  Just ask Jerry Graves; he’s done it!  We could never express our gratitude to the KRA.  If it were not for the KY Legislature and the KRA, we would still be confined to our lake.

Lock 4 Portage Ribbon Cutting – Portage Plans continue from one end of the Kentucky River to the other.  On June 26, 2015 we celebrated the first of 14 portages around lock 4.  Thank you, Ed Councill, several City Departments, and the KRA – all of which helped with the project.  Lock 4 was the first portage! We are now on our second grant cycle with the NPS, but during the first grant, we developed plans for portages around each of the 14 locks along the Kentucky River.

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National Parks Service (NPS) and KY River Water Trail Alliance (KRWTA) – This opportunity came along in the form of a grant from NPS and proved to be a great asset.  I joined a small group who walked every inch of the 14 locks and dams to develop a plan for portages around the locks and dams.  This the planning project was completed.

Trail Town Designation – This is managed out of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (TAH) Cabinet and directed by Elaine Wilson and Adventure Tourism.  Thank you again, to Ed Councill who is chairing this assignment for the Tourist Commission.  This is a huge project! In our region, in order to more cohesively connect a variety of trails, the Trail Towns have been promoted by a group identified as Kentucky River Water Trail Alliance (KRWTA).  Many types of trails are included:  water, walking, biking, mountain biking, horse, and perhaps some of which I’m not even aware.  The First Lady has been very engaged with this effort and her dream is to connect the trails across the state – east and west, north and south.

Riverside Children’s Play Park – The proposed development use for the land donated by Rodney Ratliff has finally been decided.  The park will provide a fishing dock for children, splash water feature, playground, an area for leisurely overlooking the river, and eventually we will have a seasonal ice skating rink.  We have a tentative plan for the park and are again, working with City Parks & Recreation.  Currently we are in the fund raising stage of the park.  Downtown Frankfort (actually Joe Dunn) held a raffle for the funding of the park and we are grateful for that generous offer.  We also raised a little more than $6,000 for the park at Frankfort River Blast.

Inaugural Frankfort River Blast … Meet Us at the River – This past June, we hosted our Inaugural Frankfort River Blast and it was an enormous success.  We witnessed incredible response from our community; you truly did Meet Us at the River.  Many, many visitors from the region and southern Indiana and Ohio also joined us to celebrate the opening of the Kentucky River to the Ohio River.  The boaters all along the Ohio River now know we are open for business!

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For this event we invested nearly $50,000 dollars in advertising and marketing and it was worth every penny.  The event was only a means to an end; the true purpose of this first River Blast was to let our neighbors to the north know they can now get to Frankfort on the Kentucky River.  And, they certainly got the message.  We have had boating visitors in Frankfort every weekend, staying at the Capital Plaza, shopping and eating downtown, enjoying the Downtown Friday Night Concerts, and most of all expressing the gratitude for such wonderful hospitality.

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Within the last month, we received the data for economic impact for the Frankfort River Blast.  Using numbers we could actually document, the economic impact for the event was in excess of $1.1 million dollars.  Even we were amazed at the impact!  It was partially effected by the number of out of town and out of state attendees.

Rockin’ Thunder Jet Boats – Another unintended result of the advertising investment is the contact of Captains Jack and Janet, the owners of Rockin’ Thunder.  This company comes from Madison, Indiana and they contacted us wanting to bring tour groups from their area to Frankfort overnight.  This venture has already been here four times since River Blast and they have had full boats each time.  Already, they have a long waiting list for next season!

Next season Rockin’ Thunder plans to bring a group from Indiana on Fridays.  This group will stay at the Capital Plaza for two nights, as they visit our beautiful city.  On Saturday morning, there will be an opportunity for YOU to take the Rockin’ Thunder to Madison, stay in Madison overnight.  On Sunday morning, the Kentucky group will return to Frankfort and Rockin’ Thunder will pick up the Indiana visitors and take them home.  This entire venture came out of our marketing and advertising in those northern markets.

Captain Paul shared that he heard about our locks being repaired and every time he would take a boat load past the mouth of the Kentucky River, he would say, “They tell me the locks will soon be open so we can get all the way to Frankfort.  That’s the promised land down there.”  To which I responded, “I guess that makes us Moses!”

Photo by Rockin Thunder Jet Boat Rides, Inc

Photo by Rockin Thunder Jet Boat Rides, Inc

The Future of Riverfront Development – As with most things in life, you cannot just sit back after you accomplish great success!  You must keep moving forward and that is certainly our Plan.

Lumberyard Property – a mixed use project is planned for this property which will have parking on the bottom level (to allow for a 42 foot rise in the river). On the second level there will be offices, shops, and a signature restaurant.  The third level (and possibly more floors) will have condos.  This project will be accessible from both the river and the land and will create tax revenue. 

Local Tax Incentives – The City, County, and our entire committee are working diligently to accomplish this goal.

Old Lawrenceburg Road portion of the RFD Plan – there are many facets of this portion of the proposed plan.  More to come on this goal, but the basic idea is to create a beautiful entry into the State Capitol building and the entire area.

2016 Frankfort River Blast 4th Saturday in June … Meet Us at the River – This past June, we hosted our Inaugural Frankfort River Blast and it was an enormous success.  Incredible response from our community and many, many visitors from the region, southern Indiana, and Ohio confirmed our predictions of economic growth for our City and County.  If you missed the event in 2015, please join us in 2016.

On behalf of the Tourist Commission and staff, the Riverfront Development Committee and especially Rodney Simpson and myself, we say, “Thank you, Frankfort. We are all honored to have played a part in this magnificent showcase for Frankfort.”  Before my late husband died, he asked me not to retire because, in his words, “You will need that river to put your energies.”  I’m grateful for his wisdom!

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SAVE THE DATE – Frankfort River Blast WILL BE Saturday, June 25th, 2016

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It’s a BLAST! The First Frankfort River Blast Draws People to the Kentucky River

29 Monday Jun 2015

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From Soft Open to “Grand Open”, It’s Sure to be a BLAST!

12 Friday Jun 2015

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It’s been nearly a decade in the making.  The boat locks on the Kentucky River at dams 1 – 4 have been shut down since 2007.  Essentially, turning the river front property in Frankfort, and other communities, into lakefront property.  All those years, local boaters and community leaders have been wrestling with state officials and lobbyists to wrangle the money to fix and reopen all of the locks along the river.  Once operated by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Kentucky River Authority, took over the task of maintaining the locks and dams of the river in 1986.  The KRA is a state run agency.  In July of 2007, when Lock #1 was closed, it cut the Ohio River traffic off from the Kentucky River – a blow to boaters along both rivers.  But things are finally changing.

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We’re not going to bore you with the “how” and the “how much”, or the politics involved.  That’s not our goal.  Our mission is to inform and celebrate.  The locks and dams along the Kentucky River, leading from the Ohio River to Frankfort, are now OPEN!!!  Quietly resuming regular operations Memorial Day weekend, the lock here in Frankfort, Lock #4, has been seeing about 5-6 boaters a day coming through.  Soon, that number will be significantly MORE!

As we celebrate this accomplishment, the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism Commission, lead by Executive Director Joy Jeffries, is hosting an event to end all events – the Frankfort River Blast!  On Saturday, June 27th, the Frankfort community will host a celebration along the Kentucky River, starting with a 3K race and ending with a laser light show.

An official ceremony, featuring a ribbon cutting with VIPs and dignitaries, will take place at Lock 4 on Friday, June 26th.  But the fun for everyone takes place on the 27th!

On Saturday, June 27th, lace up your shoestrings, grab your family and friends, and meet us at the Ward Oates Amphitheater for the inaugural River Blast River Run 3K, a run/walk that will start at 8 am and take the River View Trail to the historic Glen Willis House and back.  Participants will receive admission to the Frankfort River Blast event that day as well as a race t-shirt and other goodies!  Then STAY for the 4 & 8 mile long paddle races that start at 9 am, hosted by Canoe Kentucky.  To register for those races online, click HERE.  The gates officially open at 9:30 am at River View Park to let the celebration begin!  There will be a boat show, car show, beer garden, food vendors, live music throughout the day and night, kids’ activities & demonstrations, an art market, a boat flotilla, and boat rides on the KSU Science Boat.  The night ends with live music featuring the easy breezy beach sounds of Conch Republic followed by a spectacular laser light show.  The cost of admission is ONLY $2 per person!  An ALL DAY event for $2?!  UNHEARD OF!!!

So #MeetUsAtTheRiver on Saturday, June 27th.  Parking will be available at the Kentucky Department of Transportation parking lot, the State Tower and the Train Depot parking lot downtown.  There will be shuttles operating beginning at 9 am.  Gates open at 9:30 am.  And activities begin at 10 am.

Want to help sponsor, volunteer, or just need more information for this event?  Contact Tami Braden at Frankfort Tourism at 502.875.8687 or inquire@visitfrankfort.com.

Download your River Blast River Run 3K race registration HERE and mail to:

River Blast River Run 3k Registration

Frankfort Tourism

100 Capital Avenue

Frankfort, KY   40601

MEMO: River Blast River Run 3K

Proceeds from this event will go towards the new Riverside Children’s Play Park.

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Want to WIN 1 of 5 Frankfort River Blast Gift Baskets?

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ONE WINNER each hour will be chosen at random!

GOOD LUCK!!!

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Saturday, January 24th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

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Highlights for Saturday, January 24th, 2015

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

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Saturday, January 24, 2015

8:30 am – 2:30 pm – Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED training at the Red Cross building at 318 Washington St.  The cost is $110/person; or $90 without Pediatric training. Students must be pre-registered and prepaid to attend. Class size is limited to 12 people. Successful students will receive a certificate valid for two years. To register and pay, visit www.redcross.org/takeaclass and search by your location. For more information, call 1-800-733-2767.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

9:30 – 11:00 am – Breakfast with a Book Club: Go by John Clellon Holmes, Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St,  This book discussion group is for people who enjoy reading a variety of good books in both fiction and nonfiction.  The group meets every five weeks on Saturday morning at 9:30 am in the Community Room for a continental breakfast and book discussion.  If you have questions or wish to join this group, please call Mark Kinnaird at 352-2665, extension 107 or e-mail mark@pspl.org.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Restorative and Pre-Natal Yoga for Women, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Special Class, Pre-Register)  All Levels Yoga, 9:45 am, New Student Special:  5 classes – 15 days – $15!  First-time FYS students only.  Pay drop-in rate for your first class and you can purchase a 5 class special good for 15 days for $15. 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

10:00 am – 3:00 pm – Kynect Open Enrollment, Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St, Kynect navigators from the Bluegrass Community Action will be available to assist with enrollment. This service is free of charge, and no appointment is necessary.

10:30 am, 12 noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm – Old State Capitol Tours,  Tours start at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Admission: $4 adults; $2 youth (6-18). Price includes admission to the Kentucky Historical Society’s exhibitions “A Kentucky Journey” and “Hall of Governors.”

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: Sniffles and Sneezes, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. What might sound to us like salad dressing helped our ancestors cope with the cold and flu season. Learn how they treated their symptoms with mustard, vinegar, lemons, turnips and more and make your own old-fashioned remedies.  For children ages 5-10. 1:00 – 4:00 pm  (come anytime). Free admission does not include Kentucky Historical Society exhibits. Info: 564-1792.

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Jimmy Mundane, Inside the winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

5:30 – 8:30 pm – Winter Dinner Club Series, Around the World in 80 Days – Ethiopia, Holly Hill Inn, Midway, Embark on the wondrous travels of author Jules Verne’s intrepid Phileas Fogg via Chef Ouita’s fantastic menus during her third Winter Dinner Series, Around the World in 80 Days!

From January through March, discover a delicious new menu each weekend inspired by great cities and their cuisine from around the world. Click HERE for the three-month schedule.

Four courses, $40. Call for reservations, (859) 846-4732.

Please ask about our wine flight and cocktail specials
Vegetarian options always available.

Snacks
Dabo Kolo
Little Ethiopian pretzels

Traditional Drink
Tej
Honeyed wine spritzer

The Platter
Doro Wat
Stew of chicken, egg and our blended berbere spice mix

Kitfo
Spiced beef, traditionally served raw or very rare. We can cook it for you if you wish

Yebeg Tibs
Tender cubes of Kentucky lamb shoulder, sautéed with onions, peppers, rosemary and a spiced Ethiopian butter

Gomen Kitfo
Sautéed collard greens with ginger and garlic over spiced fresh cheese

Kik Alicha
Stew of split yellow lentils with ginger, tumeric, garlic and onion

Mesir Wat
Spicy red lentil stew

Yataklete Kilkil
Little green beans, carrots, potatoes, cabbages in a caramom and ginger sauce

Queen of Sheba Salad
Shredded lettuces, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions, lemon juice and olive oil

Dessert
Almond Yogurt Custard
With crispy pistachio cookies and sliced fresh fruit

6:00 pm – Between The Goal Posts w/ David Akers, Capital City Christian Church, 15 Locust Drive,  Join Capital City’s men’s ministry as we listen to NFL Pro-Bowl Kicker, David Akers, talk about his journey to becoming a Christ-Driven, 24/7 Christian.

Tickets are $10 per person which includes a tail-gating style meal.

6:00 – 9:00 pm – Wine and Canvas, Equus Run Vineyards & Winery, Midway

Your painting supplies, artist apron and beverages are waiting at Equus Run Vineyards! We’re hosting a painting party class in the Event Barn Saturday, January 24th. Class starts promptly at 6pm, and light appetizers and beverages will be available for purchase.

Our professional artists will help you find your inner creative spirit with step-by-step instructions on painting your masterpiece with fun and friends.  No talent is necessary — just show up and our professional artists will show you how.  And of course wines and beers are offered to help you find your creative energy and fun expressions.

$35 per person (alcohol not included with price)  To join our painting party, please register at www.wineandcanvas.com.

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6:00 – 9:30 pm – Ultimate Tea Party with Bruce Richardson & Elmwood Inn, at Woodford Reserve Distillery,

Ultimate Tea Party with Bruce Richardson & Elmwood Inn @ Woodford Reserve Distillery | Versailles | Kentucky | United States

We are honored to welcome a true Kentucky Connoisseur, Mr. Bruce Richardson, to Woodford Reserve for an evening of exploration of the flavors of Woodford Reserve and some of the world’s finest teas, brought to us by Elmwood Inn.

Bruce Richardson is “A leading tea expert involved in tea’s American renaissance for over 20 years.” The native Kentuckian is a writer, photographer, tea blender, and frequent guest speaker at tea events across the country. He can often be found appearing on television and radio talk shows, or as a guest speaker at professional seminars such as World Tea Expo.

Bruce was recently named Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. He is defining tea’s historical role in this iconic event that helped shape America’s destiny.

He regularly visits Great Britain in his unending quest to discover new tea shops for the latest edition of his Great Tea Rooms of Britain. His other photo-guidebook,The Great Tea Rooms of America is in its fourth edition.  Bruce has also contributed, edited and co-authored many additional books about tea and its historic and cultural influences.

Tour the historic distillery at 6:30 p.m. then join us in the Dryer House for a special Tea tasting and cocktail with Tea Master Bruce Richardson, followed by a multi course tea inspired dinner created by Chef de Cuisine Nat Henton and Sous Chef Charles Taylor. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting reservations at catering@b-f.com 859-879-1953.  This event is only for those guests who are 21 years of age or older.  A credit card number must be given to secure a reservation.

6:00 – 6:30 pm Check-in and Visitor’s Center and Gift Shop

6:30 pm Tour

7:30 pm Dinner

7:00 pm – Soprano Tammie Bradley To Perform At KSU, Kentucky State University, Kentucky State University’s Division of Fine Arts and the Opera Musical Theater Workshop will present soprano Tammie Bradley on Saturday, in Bradford Hall Auditorium.

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 pm – Rosewater, The Grand Theatre, Based on a true story about Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari who was detained and brutally interrogated in prison for 118 days. One of the pieces of “evidence” that Bahari’s Iranian captors held against him as proof of his guilt was footage from a segment on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart  (1996) in which he was interviewed by Jason Jones pretending to be a spy. During the sketch, Bahari called Iran’s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, an “idiot”. After he was released, Bahari was interviewed by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, who discussed the role that the show had (inadvertently) played in his imprisonment. Stewart and Bahari became friendly, and Stewart decided to adapt Bahari’s 2011 book “Then They Came for Me: A Family’s Story of Love, Captivity and Survival” (co-written with Aimee Molloy) into a screenplay.  Directed by Jon Stewart.     Tickets:  $8  2014 – R

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Restless Leg Syndrome and Hollow Bone at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Live music at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

9:00 pm – 1:00 am – Killin Time Band, Cooter Brown’s Bar, 6 Century Plaza South

9:00 pm – 2:00 am – Fear of Falling, Macadoo’s, 610 Ridgeview Dr

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Saturday, January 17th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

17 Saturday Jan 2015

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Highlights for Saturday, January 17th, 2015

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

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Home Fire Preparedness Campaign – Smoke Alarm Installation Event, Hosted by the Franklin County Red Cross, Canvassing 2 downtown areas of Frankfort providing home fire safety information and installing smoke alarms where needed.  Contact Paula Rutledge at paula.rutledge@redcross.org or 502-223-1795 for more info.

9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Restorative and Pre-Natal Yoga for Women, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Special Class, Pre-Register)  All Levels Yoga, 9:45 am, New Student Special:  5 classes – 15 days – $15!  First-time FYS students only.  Pay drop-in rate for your first class and you can purchase a 5 class special good for 15 days for $15. 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

10:30 am, 12 noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm – Old State Capitol Tours,  Tours start at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Admission: $4 adults; $2 youth (6-18). Price includes admission to the Kentucky Historical Society’s exhibitions “A Kentucky Journey” and “Hall of Governors.”

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: Let it Snow!, At the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  FREE.  Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to join us to make their own snow and snow globe.  Children love to play in snow.  Now they can bring the snow inside-and you don’t have to mop!  Free admission does not include Kentucky Historical Society exhibits.  Info: 564-1792 ext 4460.

1:00 pm – Lehar’s The Merry Widow, Renee Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in Lehar’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stromen at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. $23/adults, $18/students. Info: 352-7469.

5:00 – 9:00 pm – Lyn Payne Holland, Inside the winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

6:30 – 8:30 pm – Good Shepherd Trivia Night, Good Shepherd Parish Life Center, 72 Shepherd Way, $20 Per Person / 8 Adults Per Table,  Must be 21 years old to attend,  Price includes food (either Papa John’s pizza or pot luck), snacks and beverages (beer, wine, and non-alcoholic choices), and 2 hours of the most fun you’ll have all year.  Split the Pot Raffle, Door Prizes, and Prizes for the winners.  On-Site Babysitting included in price (You MUST pre-register for the babysitting.  Tips for babysitters welcome.) Proceeds benefit 8th Grade Class Trip

Bring a table of 8 or we can assign the table for you.  Feel free to bring themed table decorations, snacks, and beverages of your choosing.

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

8:00 pm – Kentucky River Bash, at the Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd. Cost: $10, cash bar, Live music with Killing Time Band, 9:00 pm.  All proceeds benefit the Frankfort Boat Club charities.  Special room rates of $59, make sure to mention the event when booking your room.  Info: 227-5100.

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Stone Soup at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Jason and the Pump Necks at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

9:00 pm – 1:00 am – Six Miles South with Jamie Tingle, Cooter Brown’s Bar, 6 Century Plaza South

St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

DJ at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

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Saturday, January 10th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

10 Saturday Jan 2015

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Highlights for Saturday, January 10th, 2015

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

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9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

10:30 am – 12:45 pm – Second Saturday Genealogy: Kentucky Land Records with Kandie Adkinson.  Learn about land patents as a source for family history research in two sessions: Session 1 (10:30-11:30 a.m.): Fundamentals of the Kentucky Land Patenting Process, Session 2 (11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.): Questions, Challenges, & Successes.  Free.  Registration is strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. More information: history.ky.gov/events. To register: Martin F. Schmidt Research Library Reference Desk, (502) 564-1792, ext. 4460 or KHSrefdesk@ky.gov.  Presented by the Kentucky Genealogical Society and the Kentucky Historical Society.  Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.

10:30 am, 12 noon, 1:30 and 3:00 pm – Old State Capitol Tours,  Tours start at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway. Admission: $4 adults; $2 youth (6-18). Price includes admission to the Kentucky Historical Society’s exhibitions “A Kentucky Journey” and “Hall of Governors.”

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: Let it Snow!, At the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  FREE.  Kids ages 5 to 10 are invited to join us to make their own snow and snow globe.  Children love to play in snow.  Now they can bring the snow inside-and you don’t have to mop!  Free admission does not include Kentucky Historical Society exhibits.  Info: 564-1792 ext 4460.

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

DJ Jessie Penn at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

DJ at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

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Saturday, December 13th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

13 Saturday Dec 2014

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Highlights for Saturday, December 13th, 2014

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

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9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

9:00 am – CrossFit Holiday Throwdown, CrossFit Unbridled, 1671 Twilight Trl # 101, Frankfort, a challenge between the three Frankfort Crossfit gyms to benefit the community.

Three Gyms Challenge!

CrossFit Engineered
CrossFit Frankfort
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Male/Male & Female/Female teams representing all three gyms gather to compete & benefit The Salvation Army!

Entry fee for each team is a new toy.

Spectators are welcome ~ please bring a toy for donation!!!

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Restorative and Pre-Natal Yoga for Women, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Special Class, Pre-Register)  All Levels Yoga, 9:45 am, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Family Fun: Santa Day, At the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  Join the Kentucky Historical Society for a special Family Fun Saturday featuring Santa.  Kids can visit Santa and make their Christmas requests, write a letter to him using a quill pen and decorate a photo frame. $7 per child includes Family Fun activities and admission to the KHS museums, plus a Polaroid photo with Santa for KHS members and previous Family Fun Saturday participants (must show coupon).  Others can get a Polaroid taken for only $2 more. Free Family Fun admission for accompanying adults.  Regular admission applies to the KHS museums. Information: 502-564-1792

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – A Century of Trees, Kentucky Governor’s Mansion, 704 Capitol Avenue, The final event of our Centennial year of events celebrating this important Kentucky landmark.  Mansion will be open from 10 am to 4 pm daily December 5th through 14th.Governors Mansion - A Century of Trees

10:30 am – 1:30 pm – Online Publishing: Get Your Genealogy Out There,  at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  Free.  Walk-ins are welcome, but advanced registration is recommended: 502-564-1792, ext. 4460 or KHSrefdesk@ky.gov. You may reserve a $7 box lunch (payable at the door) if you register by noon, Friday, Dec. 12.  Kentucky researcher and blogger Linda McCauley will discuss the different ways genealogists can share their information online – and maybe connect with new cousins in the process.

12:00 noon – Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Tickets: $23 Adults/ $18 Students. Info: 352-7469.

Full Circle Studio & Gallery, Gourd Fish Sculpture Class, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, Students will finish one fish sculpture during this 4 hour class.  Students will learn carving, dying, sculpting and sculpture composition techniques. Beginners Welcome. Cost: $100, Kid’s Paint and Pizza Party!, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Drop your kid off to create a masterpiece and go out on a date, go shopping, or get a massage! Pizza and supplies included for $25. 121 Bridge St., Info/Register: 682-9648.

DUSK to 11:00 pm – Come visit the Christmas Lights at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, drive through and enjoy the seasonal lights, FREE and open to the public through January 2, 2015.  Info: 695-5926.

6:00 – 8:00 pm – Visit Santa, Have your children visit Santa in the Visitor’s Center,  at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace. FREE event. Info: 695-5926.

6:00 – 9:00 pm – 9th Annual YMCA Christmas Ball, Frankfort Convention Center, 405 Mero Street, The Christmas Ball is specially designed for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their friends, families and chaperones.  The event will have live music, dancing, games, crafts, prizes, photos, food/drinks, Santa and more!
This is a free event thanks to our wonderful sponsors, but registration is requested. Visit www.frankfortymca.org for more information.

Check out a previous Capital Living article HERE.  Click HERE to download an application and more information.

Frankfort YMCA

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

Live music featuring Hustle and Flow 14 at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Captain Wingnuts and the Burnt Ends at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

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Saturday, December 6th Highlights for Events in Frankfort

06 Saturday Dec 2014

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Highlights for Saturday, December 6th, 2014

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

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Saturday, December 6, 2014

9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Holiday Market at the Farmers Market,  Featuring lots of great produce and farm products as well as home made toys, holiday greenery and gifts.  Josephine Sculpture Park will be at the market with make and take ornaments for the kids and there will be live music! Info: http://www.fcmarket.org/

9:00 am – 3:00 pm –  New Leash on Life Thrift Store, Shop for the Animals, 415 W Broadway. Many unique modern and vintage items for sale in a lovely setting. All proceeds benefit the Franklin County Humane Society. Info: 352-2229

9:00 am – 4:00 pm – 30th Annual Band Bazaar Arts & Crafts Fair, Franklin County High School, Shop with over 125 craft vendors! Concessions will be available all day, plus a bake sale and silent auction. Music will be provided by our talented band students. All proceeds benefit the FCHS Band Boosters.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Restorative and Pre-Natal Yoga for Women, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. (Special Class, Pre-Register)  All Levels Yoga, 9:45 am, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

10:00 am – 4:00 pm – A Century of Trees, Going on through Sunday, December 14, 2014, Kentucky Governor’s Mansion, 704 Capitol Avenue, The final event of our Centennial year of events celebrating this important Kentucky landmark.  Mansion will be open from 10 am to 4 pm daily December 5th through 14th.

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10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Holiday Open House, at Nitro of Frankfort, 220 W Main St. Food, Beverage and hourly give-aways! Complimentary gift wrap! Gift certificates available. Info: 226-2400. Visit Nitro’s website at http://www.nitrooffrankfort.com and sign up to receive Preferred Customer Emails!

1:00 – 4:00 pm – Family Fun Saturday: Celebrate the Season, 19th Century Style!, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway.  Experience the joy of the holiday season and traditions of the 19th century by playing games, exploring the contents of Christmas stockings and creating holiday pomanders.  For children ages five to 10 and their families.  Come anytime between 1 and 4 pm.  Admission is free and separate from attending a KHS museum, which has paid admission. Info: 502-564-1792

5:30 pm – 66th Annual Frankfort Jaycee’s Christmas Parade, Route begins at Mero Street (beside the Old State Office Building) left onto Ann Street, Right onto Broadway, left on Washington, left on Main and and back down High Street. Info: FrankfortChristmasParade@gmail.com.

2014 Parade Flyer (green) Final

6:00 pm – Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Gala, Eagle Lake Convention & Expo Center, 1008 Eagle Lake Drive, Lawrenceburg, Order your tickets online 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 pm – Bluegrass Theatre Guild presents A Christmas Carol, Saturday, December 6, 7:30 pm, and Sunday, December 7, 2:00 p.m. Celebrate the holiday season with this Charles Dickens classic at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Tickets $15/$12/$12. Info: 352-7469.

Bluegrass Theatre Guild Presents A Christmas Carol 2014

Lime Margarita, $7.99, Chorizo Nachos, $8.25 at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Gift certificates available! Info: 352-2395.

Live music featuring Born Cross Eyed at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Ink & Lead CD Release Party at The Dragon Pub, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300 or www.dragonpub.com

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Thursday, November 20th, Frankfort Highlights

20 Thursday Nov 2014

Posted by Capital Living in Art & Entertainment, Events Calendar, Family Activities, News, What To Do In Frankfort This Weekend?, What To Do This Weekend in Frankfort?, What's Happening This Weekend In Frankfort?

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Highlights for Thursday, November 20th, 2014

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

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 At a Glance Forecast for Frankfort

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 Thursday, November 20, 2014

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

Village Arts, 226 Saint Clair St. has extended shopping hours! New Hours are: Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.  Please shop local and don’t forget your downtown merchants!  By the way, there is plenty of parking in front of the store on Saturdays!

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, 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

Tortilla Soup, $5.25, fish tacos $9.25, Pollo a la Diabla, $8.99, and any Jack Daniels, Ancient Age, or Maker’s Mark, $4.00 at La Fiesta Grande (The Little Monkey) 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395

4:00 – 8:00 pm – Third Thursday Holiday Bash, at the Shops on Bridge Street. Gift Specials, Artist Demos, Live Music and Great Food.  Contact any store on Bridge Street for more info!

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.

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

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!  Getting Started with Genealogy!, 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

Video DJ on the big screen TV’s 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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