HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Even though it's cold outside, there are a lot of great events to warm your heart. From a Stella Parton Concert to a weekend of fiber arts. Enjoy exhibits, theater performances, live music, lectures and more. Check out the many art demonstrations and browse our local working artist studios and galleries while looking for that special Valentine's gift.    
SPECIAL EVENTS
Pins and Needles Retreat
Presented by Fiber Frenzy
Jan. 30  - Feb. 1
Held at Boone Tavern  

Knitting, Spinning Felting, Quilting and more. Registration fee is $175.00.  Some classes have additional materials fee. Class descriptions and schedule are available online. Boone Tavern is taking room reservations at discounted rates for retreat participants call 800-366-9358.

For more Pins & Needles Retreat information contact Fiber Frenzy at 859-985-8891

Stella Parton Concert
The Churchill Company, 100 Churchill Ct.
Presented by the Kentucky Guild Visual Arts Academy

Tickets $40 - Call 859-986-3192

Freedom Riders Band will open the concert. Includes a light buffet, starts at 6:30pm. Door prize drawings. info@kyguild.org


Berea Arena Theater
Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Road
For Tickets/Reservations Call 859-986-9039

AGNES OF GOD by John Pielmeier, "Powerful examination of intrigue and murder"
February 5-7 & 13-14 at 8:00pm
February 15 at 2:00pm
Tickets $8

Berea College Music Program
Unless otherwise specified, performances are held in Gray Auditorium at Berea College

Feb-13
Guest Artist: Robert Wesley, organ
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Feb-15
Stephanie Hardy & Nick Steiner Junior Showcase
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Feb-22
African-American Composers Festival Concert at Union Church
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Feb-23
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble
7:30pm - 9:00pm

Berea College Convocations
Unless otherwise specified, convocations are held in Phelps-Stokes Auditorium at Berea College

Feb-5
Robert Stanton - Legacies of African Americans Preserved in the National Park Systems: Lessons in Courage and Leadership.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Feb-12
Ariel Quartet - Romantic Music for Valentines
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Feb-19
Dr. Stanlie James - Goler's Daughters: Black Women, International Human Rights, and Paving Roads to Peace.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
Feb-26
Kyle & Kelly Phelps - Working Class Ceramic Art.
3:00pm - 4:15pm

Valentine's Dance for Individuals 
with Special Needs 
Feb. 13 , 7pm - 9pm 
Presented by Berea Parks and Rec
Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson St. 

FREE, semi-formal attire, snacks & a live DJ! NEW this year for participants, FREE hair style by Teri w/ Tease Hair Studio 859-985-7979 call to reserve your spot for the day of between 5p-7p & FREE make-up applied by Jennifer Laswell, Mary Kay Rep! 

Berea Parks and Rec 859-986-9402 

EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS



139 N. Broadway
Open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 4pm

 


Phone: 859-985-9317
Stepping Out for Art Preview Exhibit
Now thru March 5
Mon. - Sat. 10am - 4pm

This exhibit gives everyone a chance to see the artwork by over 80 local artists that will be available in the annual fundraising dinner/art auction. The fundraising event, Stepping Out for Art, will be held March 7 at Churchill's in Berea.

Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Logo

116 N. Broadway
Open: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 5pm  
Sat. 10am - 5pm




Phone: 859-986-3192
Art in Focus Exhibit
Now - Jan. 31  

Featuring a variety of work by some of the best wood artists in the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.


(New Exhibit being announced soon!)


Open House 
February 14 from 10am - 5pm
 
KY Guild Resident Artist, Buddy Dobbins will be demonstrating pottery and Artist JoAnna Dickey will be on hand demonstrating wire jewelry techniques.

Put a Lid on It: Containers by
 

Recycled license plate birdhouses by Ron Owens
Recycled license plate birdhouses by Ron Owens


Jeannette Rowlett demonstrates her jewelry


200 Art
isan Way
Open Daily 9am - 6pm


Phone: 859-985-5448
Kentucky Artisans
On Exhibit now - Feb. 28. Learn More

Frank W. Long: Kentucky Murals
On Exhibit now - April 18. Learn More

Feb-7
Ron Owens, of Mount Vernon, will demonstrate how he creates birdhouses using recycled wood and license plates.
10:30am - 3:30pm
Feb-14
Jeannette Rowlett, of Berea, will demonstrate heart-shaped jewelry using sterling silver wire.
10:30am - 3:30pm
Feb-14
Free guided tours through the center's gallery exhibit, "Put a Lid On It: Containers by Kentucky Artisans" and the lobby exhibit, "Kentucky Murals by Frank W. Long."
11am & 2pm
Feb-21
Three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques.
10:30am - 3:30pm
Feb-28
Tonya Vance, of Lexington, will demonstrate how she creates her felted Easter egg ornaments from recycled wool.
10:30am - 3:30pm

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Berea Baptist Church,
310 Chestnut Street

The Berea Farmers' Market provides you with seasonal, fresh and local fruits, veggies, eggs, poultry, and meat. We are a "growers only" market, which means if a farmer sells it, he or she raised it! You will also be able to find local artisans selling original artwork, pottery and more. Come and check out what Berea has to offer. 

Contra Dancing
Third Fridays September - May 9pm
Fourth Saturdays 7:30pm, except for Dec.

Lively American folk dancing. Beginners welcome, easy to learn, no partner needed. Great live music and friendly dancers! 

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Berea Tourism 
Nancy Conley
800.598.5263