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Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend in Frankfort? Then check out what’s going on here at Capital Living…
Friday, May 24, 2013
8:00 am-5:00 pm – VFW, VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Yard Sale and Bake Sale, VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary Yard Sale and Bake Sale – Rain Or Shine. In case of rain,
the yard sale will be inside the VFW Building. Proceeds will be applied to the Ladies’ Auxiliary Cancer Program, Parking lot at 2nd and Capital Avenue , Frankfort, 502-223-3586, Kcarter@fewpb.net
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
10:00 am-5:00 pm – Capital Gallery, KENTUCKY COLLECTION; paintings, prints, photographs, stitchery, ceramics by Kentucky artists, including Jude Clark, Jim Cantrell, Rebekka Seigel, William Macintire, Ellen Glasgow, Dobree Adams, James Robert Foose, Guy Van Sant, Mary Rezny, Wayne Ferguson, Greg Seigel, Laura Ross, Vito Girone and others, 314 Lewis St. Info: 223-2649
3:00 – 6:00 pm – first floor of the McClure Building, Tibetan Monks arrive and begin construction of a World Peace Sand Mandala, first floor of the McClure Building, 306 W Main St. (St. Clair Entrance). Suggested $5 donation, but none necessary. Info: 330-4233 or www.healthyfrankfort.org
5:00 pm – The Dragon Pub, Franklin County Educator Appreciation Day, a time to thank all of our teachers, bus drivers, support staff and other educators with drink specials (try the Pink Slip, the Hall Pass, or a basket of Apples – Redd’s Apple Ale), live music by Kyle Roten on the riverfront deck, and 20% off select appetizers from our six-after-nine menu! Happy Hour on the Deck 5 – 7 p.m.!
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 Kalisa Ewing, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
7:00 – 9:00 pm – Brick Alley, MeanStreak and Thunder Tribe, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
9:30 pm – 2:00 am – Cooter Brown’s, Category 5
Saturday, May 25, 2013
7:00 am – Sellout – Farmers Market, Corner of Broadway and Wilkerson
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
Makers Market, 200 West 2nd St, Featuring local artists and their paintings, textiles and papers. Also antiques,vintage furniture, architectural artifacts, ceramics, flowers and cupcakes. Info: 223-2649
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Masterson Station Park, Kentucky Dachshund Derby, 2nd annual KY Dachshund Derby at Masterson Station Park Fairgrounds. The event features a band, zumba, dachshund races, games, lots of fun for everyone. Please contact Sharon at conciergeservicesalliance@gmail.com or (502) 803-7120. Please visit kentuckydachshundrescue.com for registration form.
9:00 am – 6:00 pm – first floor of the McClure Building, Tibetan Monks continue work on the World Peace Sand Mandala, first floor of the McClure Building, 306 W Main St. (St. Clair Entrance). Suggested $5 donation, but none necessary. Info: 330-4233 or www.healthyfrankfort.org
10:00 am-1:00 pm – SPRINGFEST, 300 BLOCK of EAST 3rd Street, Art Exhibit
12:00 – 5:00 pm – Equus Run Vineyards, 15th Year Anniversary Open House, Celebration of our 15th year in business! There will be live music provided by the UK Steel Drum Band and Keith Hubbard and the Hubcats down at our Event Barn. Also food, fun contests and giveaways will be some of the many wonderful things offered at this free event. Come celebrate with us!
Celebration Events:
Music (Event Barn) :
-12 pm to 2 pm : UK Steel Drum Band
-3 pm to 5 pm: Keith Hubbard and the Hubcats
Trivia and Giveaways!
– 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm : ERV trivia down at the Event Barn
-Names will be drawn on the hour (12 pm to 5 pm) for those of you who join this event on Facebook
Tours: We will be giving tours of the Vineyard every hour starting at 1:30 pm through 4:30 pm.
6:00 pm – Downtown Historic Midway, KY, Meet Me in Midway for the Horsey Hundred Block Party!, Come party to the sounds of “Superfecta“, browse the shops and galleries, enjoy dinner at one of the restuarants.
6:00 – 9:00 pm – Downtown Frankfort, The Frankfort Kiwanis Club Cruise In, Broadway and St. Clair. FREE registration and open to the public. Live music, door prizes, games, cake walks and more! Info: John McKaig at 330-5017 or www.frankfortkiwanis.org, info@downtownfrankfort.com
7:00 pm – Miguel’s Restaurant, Stone Soup, Gonna be another rockin night on the patio. Come out and join us for some great food and music!
7:00 pm – Ghost Tour at Buffalo Trace Distillery, 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Reservations: 696-5926.
9:30 pm – The Dragon Pub, Live music The Sundog Revival, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
9:30 pm – 2:00 am – Cooter Brown’s, Category 5
Brick Alley, Live music featuring Red Cross Benefit featuring “Those Guys”, DJ Jesse Penn and others, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – first floor of the McClure Building, Tibetan Monks complete work on the World Peace Sand Mandala, first floor of the McClure Building, CLOSING CEREMONY at 4:00 pm. 306 W Main St. (St. Clair Entrance). Suggested $5 donation, but none necessary. Info: 330-4233 or www.healthyfrankfort.org
8:00 pm – Memorial Day Candlelight Vigil, at the Ward Oates Amphiteatre, Info: 330-4233.
8:00 – 11:30 pm – The Brick Alley, Karaoke/DJ hosted by ASHLIE, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
The Dragon Pub, Game Night, free pool, free darts and free riverfront cornhole. All you can eat Wings only $10, $2 PBR Tallboys and $2 Miller High Life Bottles, 103 W Main St. Info: 875-9300.
