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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Chair Yoga, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Yoga Ball, 11:20 – 12 noon, Lunch Time Yoga, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Intermediate Yoga, 5:15 – 6:30 pm, McClure Building, 3rd Floor 306 W Main St. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com .

Lunch specials: Chicken Fajita, quesadilla, Chimichanga or La Fiesta Nachos $ 6.60 includes a soft Drink. Dinner Special: Chicken Fajita $8.99, 32 oz Lime Margarita $7.99 at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

4:00 – 7:00 pm – New Wine Wednesday, $5 a glass at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.

6:30 – 7:30 pm – Open Meditation with Katie French, MSW, RYT. Wednesdays. By donation. Just show up! If you have never meditated before, come 15 minutes early and Katie will provide simple personal instruction. The Light Clinic. 306 W. Main Street, Suite 609. Info: www.thelightclinic.org .

7:00 pm – July Striders Meeting, Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 West Broadway, A short meeting followed by the normal 7:30 pm group run/walk. We will start our meeting out by presenting a $2,000 check from Find the Fridge Trail race to WeWannaPlay of Franklin County. A few members will be there to receive it. I want to get a group photo with the awesome check that Greg Lowe designed! Hope to see you all tomorrow night! Our meeting will be followed by the regular group run.

8:30 – 11:30 pm – Open Mic, $2.75 import and craft beer at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

7:00 am – 12:00 NOON – Franklin County Farmer’s Market, at Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd, Vendors will be there with local vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, bread, honey, and more.

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, ‘Vamanos”/Latin Dance Fitness, 7:00 – 7:45 pm (first class FREE), Info: 227-3276.306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276 or www.frankfortyoga.com

4:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Info: 352-2600.

Kids Eat Free! With the purchase of 2 adult meals at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395…Also enjoy lunch specials and the best sangria margarita in town!

5:30 pm – After Hours at Liberty: Life & Liberty Tour , Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson Street, Take an interactive tour of Liberty Hall that explores how the Brown family embodied the struggle to reconcile the new nation ideals of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” with the realities of slavery. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $10. Reservations required. Admission includes a glass of wine from First Vineyards, the first commercial vineyard in the United States and whose grapes once grew in the Liberty Hall gardens. Call (502) 227-2560 to make a reservation.

5:30 pm (preview starts at 3:00 pm) – Public Auction, Waverly House Auction, 140 Hahn Drive (corner of US 127 and US 420), semi load of merchandise from big box retailers. Save up 90% off of retail! Plus, some items from a nice estate!!! Preview begins at 12 pm. Check out photos of their items on Facebook HERE. Info: (859)743-2472 or on their website HERE.

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Free Ballet for Adults and Teens, Thursdays through July 30, at the Frankfort School of Ballet, 340 St. Clair St. Beginners and experienced dancers are welcome to attend in dance attire or casual athletic clothes. A casual and fun way to try out ballet! Info: 226-6443

6:00 – 9:00 pm – Live Music featuring Chris Fallis on the deck, at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. Info: 352-2720 or click HERE

6:00 – 10:00 pm – Sunday Best, Live in Concert at Elk Creek’s Amphitheater, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

Advance General Admission Tickets are $25

VIP Tickets are $69.99 and will include seating on the patio, one buffet dinner ticket, and winery parking.

College Students and Kids under age 12 receive a discounted rate ($15 advance)

*must present your college ID at the door with the discounted ticket for admittance*

Gates open at 4pm for Cornhole

Get tickets HERE.

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

6:30 -7:30 pm – Thursday Night Genealogy, Live!: Introduction to Pedigree/Family Tree Software, 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 6:30-7:30PM, beginning March 12th and running until December 10th. 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. For more info:khsrefdesk@ky.gov or 502-564-1792 x.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 Music Night at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Friday, July 3, 2015

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

8:30 am – 2:00 pm – Blood Collection, Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome at the American Red Cross, 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 – 12:30 pm – Ward Oates Amphitheater Lunchtime Concert Series, featuring Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters, at the Ward Oates Amphitheater at River View Park, next to Liberty Hall and behind the Kentucky Bar Association. Info: 875-8575

11:30 am – 7:00 pm – Juniper Hill Aquatic Center Public Opening , 800 Louisville Road, Join Frankfort as the long awaited opening of the Juniper Hill Aquatic Center opens to the public.



Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 7:00 pm

Sunday 12:30 pm to 7:00 pmDaily Entry Fees:

Children 2 and under are Free

Children ages 3 to 10 will be $4.00

Youth ages 11 to 17 will be $5.00

Adults ages 18 to 59 will be $6.00

Senior 60 and Over will be $5.00 … *Twilight Rate from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm is offered at half priceSeason Passes for the Summer of 2015 Effective July 3, 2015Child ages 3 to 10 will be $38.00

Youth ages 11 to 17 will be $45.00

Adults ages 18 to 59 will be $55.00

Seniors 60 and Over will be $38.00

Family of 4 members in same household will be $95.00 The new Juniper Hill Aquatic Center is scheduled to open to the public on July 3rd, 2015.Hours of Operation will be as followed:Monday through Saturday 11:30 am to 7:00 pmSunday 12:30 pm to 7:00 pmDaily Entry Fees:Children 2 and under are FreeChildren ages 3 to 10 will be $4.00Youth ages 11 to 17 will be $5.00Adults ages 18 to 59 will be $6.00Senior 60 and Over will be $5.00*Twilight Rate from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm is offered at half priceSeason Passes for the Summer of 2015 Effective July 3, 2015Child ages 3 to 10 will be $38.00Youth ages 11 to 17 will be $45.00Adults ages 18 to 59 will be $55.00Seniors 60 and Over will be $38.00Family of 4 members in same household will be $95.00 SWIM LESSONS Swim Lessons will be held July 13 thru July 23 (Monday through Thursday) from 10:15 am – 11:00 am Friday being a weather make-up day. Cost is $40 per student or $35 for 2 in same household.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Pilates, 11:45 am – 12:25 pm, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

Lunch special: Chicken Fajita, burrito special, chimichanga, quesadilla $6.60 includes a soft drink. at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

5:00 – 7:00 pm – Wine Tasting, at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Frankfort Audubon Bird-themed Wine Tasting, Join Frankfort Audubon members as they help serve wines especially selected by Rachael Peake. The special wines, available for purchase, all have bird- related names or connections. Info: http://capitalcellars.net/

5:30 – 9:30 pm – Losing Lucky, Inside the winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

6:30 – 8:30 pm – “Sip & Savor” Fridays, Prodigy Vineyards and Winery, winning wines and the glass is included for free. FREE Live Music at the Tasting Room.

6:30 pm – 2:30 am (Gates open at 6:00 pm) – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY

Playing this Week:

Terminator Genisys (PG-13), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke; and Jurassic World (PG-13), starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. Plus, Fourth of July fireworks!!!

An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!

Admission: $5.00 for adult

$2.50 for children (3-11)

Children ages 2 & under are free!

*These admission prices include both movies!

-Lawn chairs allowed.

-Outside Coolers and food allowed for $5

-Tune your radio station to 106.1 FM

7:00 – 9:30 pm – Beef, Brats and Brews!, Garden/Gazebo Area at Equus Run Vineyards, Midway

Join us in celebrating our good ‘ol USA’s 239th birthday early! We’re firing up the grill so all you have to do is relax on the patio, sip our local brews and Equus wines while feasting on mouthwatering brats and burgers.

Doors open at 6:00pm for wine tastings.

Dinner and Music from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Eric Cummins Band will perform your favorites!

Tickets are $25.00 (dinner included) and are available by calling 859-846-9463.

7:00 – 10:00 pm – Live Music featuring the Jeff Barnes Band, at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St., Info: 352-2720 or click 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 – Summer Classic Film Series presents Selma (PG-13) – A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965 at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Tickets: $6. Info: 352-7469

Rock A Delic at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

7:00 am – 12:00 NOON – Franklin County Farmer’s Market, at Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd, Vendors will be there with local vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, bread, honey, and more.

7:00 am – Great Buffalo Chase 5K, at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Info/Registration: http://www.buffalotrace.com

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 am (Special Class, Pre-Register). All Levels Yoga, 9:45 a.m. 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. Info: 227-3276. 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

1:00 pm – SFNA and Walk/Bike Frankfort’s Annual Kid’s Bike, Trike and Stroller Parade, beginning 1:00 pm from Second Street School. (Parade will end at Liberty Hall. At 2:15 p.m. Liberty Hall will begin registering individuals for their Patriotic Wheels Contest, with their parade beginning at 2:30 pm) Info: visit the Facebook pages or websites of Liberty Hall, South Frankfort Neighborhood Association, WalkBike Frankfort, or the Folkbike ReCyclery.

2:00 – 4:00 pm – An Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 218 Wilkinson St. Join Froggy 104.9 and the 202nd Army National Guard Band as they play patriotic tunes beginning at 3:15 p.m. Lawn games, patriotic pedal parade, decorate your bicycles, strollers, wagons and any other non-motorized vehicle and meet at staging area at 2:15, parade begins at 2:30 p.m. Cool off in the sprinklers and enjoy FREE watermelon and lemonade. FREE event. Info: 227-2560 or click HERE

5:30 – 9:30 pm – Super Doll/Jeff and Holly, Inside the winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

6:30 pm – 2:30 am (Gates open at 6:00 pm) – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY

Playing this Week:

Terminator Genisys (PG-13), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke; and Jurassic World (PG-13), starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. Plus, Fourth of July fireworks!!!

An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!

Admission: $5.00 for adult

$2.50 for children (3-11)

Children ages 2 & under are free!

*These admission prices include both movies!

-Lawn chairs allowed.

-Outside Coolers and food allowed for $5

-Tune your radio station to 106.1 FM

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

32 ounce lime margaritas for $7.99, all Mexican bottle beer is $3.00 at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395

9:30 pm – Fireworks, from Capital View Park, Join our friends from Star 103.7 at Capitol View Park for 4th of July!

The fun starts at 7 pm to kick off the celebration!

Stop by the Star 103.7 tent to pick up free Popsicles, American Flags and Glow Bracelets!

Listen to Star 103.7 on your radio, online or on our app to hear patriotic music to go along with the fireworks show.

Live entertainment at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Sunday, July 5, 2015

1:00 pm – Sunday Fun-day Bike Rides, Join Folk Bike ReCyclery, at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, Weekly family fun rides. Suitable for all ages and skill levels. Children welcome with a responsible adult. 235 W Broadway for an afternoon ride. Info: 330-8018.

1:00 – 5:00 pm – Prodigy Winery, Farm Open, off Versailles Rd,

Prodigy Vineyards and Winery is located in the heart of the Bluegrass

on the Peach Family Farm. Centrally located in Woodford County, KY

where great thoroughbred race horses are foaled, and raised.

Kentucky is rich in limestone and loam soils that are unique components

for the grapes that are grown and the wines that we produce.

Our Vineyard is 10 years old and our family is working hard to

create a memorable and enjoyable wine.

1:00 – 6:00 pm – Faces for Radio & Don Brockmeir, Inside the winery at Elk Creek Vineyards, Owenton, KY http://www.elkcreekvineyards.com/

2:00 pm (preview starts at 12:00 NOON) – Public Auction, Waverly House Auction, 140 Hahn Drive (corner of US 127 and US 420), semi load of merchandise from big box retailers. Save up 90% off of retail! Plus, some items from a nice estate!!! Preview begins at 12 pm. Check out photos of their items on Facebook HERE. Info: (859)743-2472 or on their website HERE.

6:30 pm – 2:30 am (Gates open at 6:00 pm) – Twin Hills Drive-in Theatre, 1785 Louisville Road, Harrodsburg, KY

Playing this Week:

Terminator Genisys (PG-13), starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke; and Jurassic World (PG-13), starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins.

An Old Fashioned Drive-In Theatre experience located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Family owned and operated. Providing affordable fun for everyone!

Admission: $5.00 for adult

$2.50 for children (3-11)

Children ages 2 & under are free!

*These admission prices include both movies!

-Lawn chairs allowed.

-Outside Coolers and food allowed for $5

-Tune your radio station to 106.1 FM

Monday, July 6, 2015

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Beginner’s Gentle Yoga, 10:30 – 11:30 am (Please pre-register), Yoga Basics, 12:10 – 12:50 pm, Beginner/Intermediate Yoga, 5:15 – 6:30 pm, Power Flow Vinyasa Yoga, 6:30 – 7:30 pm. 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: www.frankfortyoga.com

Lunch Specials: Chicken Fajita, quesadilla, La Fiesta Nachos or chimichanga $6.60 includes a soft drink, $2.99 lime margaritas, enjoy the best homemade Sangria or Sangriamargarita in town! at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

Server Industry Night…happy hour all night! at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

6:00 am – OPEN! Start your day at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Now open earlier for your caffeine, muffin, scone or egg-baby fix! Info: 875-3009.

7:00 am – 12:00 NOON – Franklin County Farmer’s Market, at Riverview Park, 404 Wilkinson Blvd, Vendors will be there with local vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, bread, honey, and more.

Frankfort Yoga Studio, Sun Rise Yoga, 7:00 – 7:40 am (Please pre-register), Tai Chi, 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Children’s Yoga, 5:15 – 5:50 pm (Ages 4 & up), Gentle Basics Lionflow Yoga, 5:15 – 5:50 pm, FREE Run for the Gold Pre-Yoga Class, 5:15 – 5:50 pm, Flow One Intermediate Lionflow/Vinyasa Yoga, 6:00 – 7:15 pm (Class package discounts apply). 306 W Main St., Third Floor. Info: www.frankfortyoga.com

10:00 am – Children’s Programming at The Grand featuring Kentucky Shakespeare, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Programming is suitable for ages 4-12. Tickets/$5 each. Info: 352-7469.

10:30 am – 12 NOON – “Plants We Eat and Flowers We Love”, at Cove Spring Park, Go on a wild edible plant walk and even try some at Cove Spring Park. Start your own Nature Journal. For children ages 4-10, children must be accompanied by a “keeper” 14 or older. FREE. Sponsored by Frankfort Parks and Recreation. Info: 875-8575.

11:00 am – “Big on Birds” summer reading program for children, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St. Pre-registration required. Info: 227-2560

Lunch Specials: Jamaican pollo, quesadilla, la fiesta nachos or chimichanga $6.60 includes a soft drink at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. Info: 352-2395.

1:30 pm – Liberty Hall Historic Guided Tours. Tours depart from Liberty Hall, 218 Wilkinson St, 1:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $6 for adults, $3 for kids. Info: 227-2560.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz/Creative- Movement for Youth, Tuesdays through July 28 at the Frankfort School of Ballet, 340 St. Clair St. Your child will develop confidence, artistic expression, enhanced physical skill, and a knowledge of proper dance technique, all through a fun, loving, child-appropriate weekly class. 3-4 year olds: Tuesdays 5:00-5:30, $80. 5-6 year olds: Tuesdays 5:30-6:15, $90. 7-8 year olds: Tuesdays 6:15-7:00, $90. $15 Registration Fee for Summer Session. Tuition payments may be made in 2 installments by June 16 & July 7. Ballet shoes, tap shoes, and leotard are required. Info: 226-6443.

Game Night! Games on the Big Screens, Keno, Darts, Corn-hole, Pool at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559

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Capital Living Covers Frankfort’s Social Scene…BE SEEN By Capital Living!!!

FIND US. FOLLOW US. AND STAY CONNECTED WITH FRANKFORT!!!