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Looking for something to do this Derby weekend in Frankfort? Then check out what’s going on here at Capital Living…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 -
10:00 am-5:00 pm – Capital Gallery, exhibits Sandra MacDiarmids,“Busy as a…..” handcolored miniature etchings of a honey bee. Gallery hours:Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 314 Lewis St., Info: 223-2649
12:00-5:00 pm – Western Hills High School, Western Hills FFA Spring Greenhouse Sales, Please come to the greenhouse itself at the rear of WHHS-it will be staffed by horticulture students during the times listed above. Sales times will be extended if needed. All plants are offered while supplies last-some are in limited quantities!!! Contact Christina Thomas with any questions (859) 619-1170 or (502) 875-8400 or email christina.thomas@franklin.kyschools.us, 100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort
8:30-11:30 pm – The Brick Alley, Karaoke, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
9:00 pm – The Dragon Pub, Ladies Happy Hour. Wine and Cocktail specials followed by Songwriter’s Showcase, hosted weekly by Matty Rodgers of Fifth on the Floor with special guests, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 -
7:00 am – Sellout – Farmers Market, Corner of Broadway and Wilkerson
12:00-5:00 pm – Western Hills High School, Western Hills FFA Spring Greenhouse Sales, Please come to the greenhouse itself at the rear of WHHS-it will be staffed by horticulture students during the times listed above. Sales times will be extended if needed. All plants are offered while supplies last-some are in limited quantities!!! Contact Christina Thomas with any questions (859) 619-1170 or (502) 875-8400 or email christina.thomas@franklin.kyschools.us, 100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort
4:00-7:00 pm – Wine Tasting at Capital Cellars, complimentary and open to the public, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.
5:00-7:00 pm – The Grand Theatre, Artist Reception, SHIBUI by Dobree Adams, 308 St. Clair St. Info: 352-7469.
6:30-9:00 pm – Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, Open Jam Session, 235 W Broadway. Info: https://www.facebook.com/kentuckycoffeetree
6:30-8:30 pm – Thomas D Clark Center for Kentucky History, Thursday Night Genealogy Live!, Join KHS in the library reading room for one-hour genealogy sessions to hone your research skills, get started on the basics, preserve your documents, get organized, become more familiar with genealogy software or share your stories!
Sessions are free and registration is NOT required. Getting Started with Genealogy Learn more.
9:00 pm – The Dragon Pub, Karaoke, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
Hatchett and Double DJ Party! at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Friday, May 10, 2013 -
8:30 am-2 pm – American Red Cross, Blood Collections, 318 Washington St. Info: 223-1795.
9:00 am-5:00 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
11:30 am-1:30 pm – Frankfort Area Chamber Office, Mass Mutual Lunch & Learn, You are invited to our chamber conference room for lunch and a educational session sponsored by fellow Chamber member Jason Booth. He is with Mass Mutual Financial Group. He and his business partner will be here to provide insight on a variety of topics around financial game planning. Also there will be a Q & A time where you can learn answers to items you may have been seeking clarification. Our conference room comfortably seats ten to twelve people. The
opportunity to attend this event is open to the first to reply or contact Suzy Burgess at the chamber office. Lunch will be provided and we recommend to bring business cards as time will be allotted for networking. This “Lunch & Learn” begins at 11:30 and will conclude no later than 1:00. 100 Capital Ave, 502-223-8261, suzy@frankfortky.info
12:00-5:00 pm – Western Hills High School, Western Hills FFA Spring Greenhouse Sales, Please come to the greenhouse itself at the rear of WHHS-it will be staffed by horticulture students during the times listed above. Sales times will be extended if needed. All plants are offered while supplies last-some are in limited quantities!!! Contact Christina Thomas with any questions (859) 619-1170 or (502) 875-8400 or email christina.thomas@franklin.kyschools.us, 100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort
4:00-7:00 pm – Wine Tasting at Capital Cellars, complimentary and open to the public, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.
6:30 – 8:30 pm – Prodigy Vineyards & Winery, Live Music, Call (502) 352-9400 for act.
7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.
The Dragon Pub, Live music featuring Lewis Mathis and Psychic Headphones, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
7:00 am – Sellout – Farmers Market, Corner of Broadway and Wilkerson
9:00 am-2:00 pm – hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society on the Front Lawn of the Old State Capitol, Capital Area Extension Master Gardeners Plant Market, 300 West Broadway, Vegetables, Herbs, Perennials, Garden Art and more!
9:00 am-2:00 pm – Solaris Art Gallery, 224 Yellow Jacket Dr, Versailles, Paul Roger Ballard Photography Workshop Part 1 of 2. Sign up today to save your space. $95.00 per person. Must use SLR camera. Make your checks payable to Solaris Art Gallery, 224 Yellow Jacket Dr., or stop by the Solaris Gallery in Versailles. Tues ~ Saturday 11 am to 5pm. Be sure to reserve your space today by pre-paying. Horse Farm courtesy of Blue Winds Farm, Lunch at Darlin Jeans in Versailles.
9:00 am-3:00 pm – Western Hills High School, Western Hills FFA Spring Greenhouse Sales, Please come to the greenhouse itself at the rear of WHHS-it will be staffed by horticulture students during the times listed above. Sales times will be extended if needed. All plants are offered while supplies last-some are in limited quantities!!! Contact Christina Thomas with any questions (859) 619-1170 or (502) 875-8400 or email christina.thomas@franklin.kyschools.us, 100 Doctors Dr, Frankfort
9:00 am-3:00 pm – American Red Cross, Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, Students must pre-register. Visit http://classes.redcross.org to register and pay via credit card. Info: 223-1795, 318 Washington St.
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 – Capital City Criterium, sposored by Graviss McDonald’s, beginning in front of the Transportaition Cabinet on Mero Street. See the top bicycle racers from across the MidWest as they travel at speeds in excess of 40 MPH. Questions: fsteinb@mis.net
The McDonald’s Bike Criterium, will require Street Closures downtown this Saturday (May 11) from approximately 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Mero Street – from High/Holmes/Mero to St. Clair Street
- St. Clair Street – from Mero Street to Clinton Street
- Clinton Street – from St. Clair Street to High Street
- High Street – from Clinton to High/Holmes
Traffic restriction will occur on the following streets
- Ann Street
- Lewis Street
- Elk Alley
- Clinton Street – from Wilkinson Blvd. to St. Clair
- High Street – from Broadway to Clinton
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – Salado Wildlife Center, Backyard Habitat Day, Join new exibit sponsor H2O Design as they rebuild the backyard viewing area and showcase how to enhance your backyard landscaping with water features to attract native wildlife. One-hour seminars will be held at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm and the public is welcome to assist with the work, or simply sit back and watch. The water feature will be activated at 4 pm for all to see. A make-up day will be held on May 18th. Visit our website for additional details. Free with general admission.
10:00 am-12:00 pm – Paul Sawyier Library, Franklin County Council on Family Abuse, We are seeking Volunteers to assist us with our Hotline and various upcoming fundraisers. Please come join us and learn about the Council on Family Abuse and what you can do for Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse, and Child Abuse victims. 319 Wapping Street Sower Room,
502-229-0045, fccofavolunteer@gmail.com, http://www.fccofa.org
10:00 am-5:00 pm – Owen County Fair Grounds, 5th Annual “Sweet Owen Arts in the Park”, Owen County Arts Council presents Sweet Owen Arts in the Park or SOAP. This is a juried event and only artists displaying their own original work are eligible. Exhibitors must be present throughout the entire show. See arts & crafts by residents of Owen and surrounding counties.
10:30 am-1:00 pm - FREE Family History Workshop, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, May Family History Workshop Researching Women with Pamela Lyons Brinegar, Certified Genealogist Saturday, May 11, 10:30 a.m. Female ancestors, especially those who lived prior to the early twentieth century, are often difficult to trace. We may also find women who did not build families of their own. Should we spend our valuable time on those who left no descendants? Learn more at “Where O Where Can They Be?” and “Casting a Wider Net.” Register for this free workshop with KHSrefdesk@ky.gov by noon on May 10. 100 W Broadway.
11:00 am-3:00 pm – Kentucky Renaissance Fairgrounds, 955 Elm St, Eminence, KY, Henry County Business Expo, FREE ADMISSION, Come out and get a taste of Henry County!
Learn more about your local businesses around Henry County! There will be free food samples, giveaways, door prizes, entertainment, including the cast from the Highland Renaissance Festival as well as Drunk & Sailor, Live Archery Demonstration from the Eminence School Archery Team, children’s coloring contest and more!
Henry County Walking Club will Kick Off the day with a FREE Walk for KIPDA Rural Diabetes Coalition, Registration: 9:30am, Walk : 10:00am – 11:00am. Walk Sponsored by United Citizens Bank & Walgreens/LaGrange
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Don’t miss your chance to win a new Kindle!!
For More info Contact the Henry County Chamber of Commerce 502-846-0806
Spnsored By:
Presenting Sponsor
Torrey Smith Reality Co.
Doug Bates, Managing Broker
Advertising Sponsor
PBI Bank
Henry County Cooperative Extension
Contributing Sponsors
DWB Restoration II, Inc.
Jewish Hospital of Shelbyville
Citizens Deposit Bank, Eminence
1:00-4:00 pm – Kentucky Star Wars Collector Club Swap Meet, at the Church of the Ascension, 311 Washington. Open to the public, no entry fee and no membership requirement. Info: www.kswcc.com
7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.
9:30 pm – The Dragon Pub, Live music featuring Slugger, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
Brick Alley, Red Cross Benefit with Those Guys and DJ Jesse Penn, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
2:00 pm – Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, live music with The Ridgewood Boys, 237 Broadway
2:00-5:00 pm – Solaris Art Gallery, 224 Yellow Jacket Dr, Versailles, Paul Roger Ballard Photography Workshop Part 2 of 2. Sign up today to save your space. $95.00 per person. Must use SLR camera. Make your checks payable to Solaris Art Gallery, 224 Yellow Jacket Dr., or stop by the Solaris Gallery in Versailles. Tues ~ Saturday 11 am to 5pm. Be sure to reserve your space today by pre-paying. Horse Farm courtesy of Blue Winds Farm, Lunch at Darlin Jeans in Versailles.
