Berea, KY e-news
May 2015
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Happy Mother's Day & Happy Memorial Day!!
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Berea Tourism would like to announce the:
Berea Championship Series Winners!!!
The Berea Police Department Footpursuit concluded the BCS for the 2014/2015 season.
We thank all of the race participants and congratulate the race winners and BCS winners. BPD Foot Pursuit 10K Run & 5K Fun Walk results are availab
le,
click here.
BCS Winners:
Women
1st Place Wendy Satterthwaite - 49 points
2nd Place Mary Beth Melhuish - 44 points
3rd Place Tabitha Bell - 42 points
Men
1st Place Nick Galloway - 46 points
2nd Place Elkana Kurgat - 30 points
3rd Place Ray Meeks - 20 points
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Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Road
For Tickets/Reservations Call 859-986-9039
"Berea's Hee Haw" Production. Legendary music and comedy favorite back by popular demand. Tickets: $8 Adults, $5 Students/Child
May 7-9 & 15-17 at 8pm, Sun. Matinee at 2pm.
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Mother's Day Carriage Ride
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel
Take a peaceful carriage ride guided by Christine Seals of Whistle Stop Stables. Her majestic Percheron horses will take you back to a simpler time as you enjoy the ride. The cost is $30 for two people $10 for additional people to join in.
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Red Lick Valley Artisans Studio Tour
May 9 & 10
Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
This weekend is the Red Lick Artisans Spring Studio Tour. A two-day, rain or shine, self-guided tour of working artists in the Red Lick Valley "Knobs" area of Eastern Kentucky, 6 miles east of Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant of Berea College.
The tour has 9 different locations to visit with almost two dozen artists and guest artists' work to view and purchase. Some guest artist locations have changed from last year and additional artists have been invited to keep things fresh. In addition to pottery, the art and craft on the tour include paintings, jewelry, woodworking, furniture, textiles, up-cycled works and dance plus an invitation to Snug Hollow Farm Bed and Breakfast in Red Lick Valley to meet author, Barbara Napier and enjoy lunch and the scenic trails on the property.
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Berea Victory Garden Blitz
A project to strengthen Berea's local food system by supplying raised garden beds throughout the community and mentoring new grower
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Dozens of volunteers will work together to build, install, and fill with soil more than 135 raised garden beds throughout the community, during a three-day Victory Garden Blitz- Friday through Sunday, May 15-17
To make raised garden beds available to everyone, they will be offered at full price and on a sliding scale. New growers can receive educational resources and mentoring support.
You can be involved in our project by purchasing a raised bed for yourself or someone else, volunteering your time and labor, or supporting our project financially.
Berea Victory Garden Blitz Party
May 17 at 5pm
Berea Urban Farm, 201 Adams St.
Come celebrate the installation of more than 135 raised garden beds across the city of Berea. Join us in this great community event! Food and music and comments from our town's dignitaries!
The Berea Victory Garden Blitz is led by Blitz Coordinator Katie Startzman, and is a project of Sustainable Berea.
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Dabble to Your Heart's Content at the
Berea Festival of Learnshops
Registration is open!
2 weeks of hands on workshops
July 10-26, 2015
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Berea Parks and Rec
May Events
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Mark Your Calendar for June
US 25 Yard Sale
June 4-6
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First Friday Berea
June 5, 5pm-9pm
Old Town Artisan Village
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Car Show -
Blast From the Past
June 6, 9am-3pm
Russel Acton Folk Center
859-986-2540
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L&N Day
June 6, 9am-5pm
L&N Depot/Berea Welcome Center
859-986-2540
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EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS
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139 N. Broadway
Open Mon. - Sat. 10am - 4pm
Phone: 859-985-9317
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Art is for Wearing Exhibit
On exhibit thru - May 30
Artists from around the state that create artwork that is generally seen "on the body", i.e. clothing, scarves, jewelry, belts, leather work, aprons, purses, hats or any media combination will be on display!
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116 N. Broadway
Open: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm
Sat. 10am - 5pm
Phone: 859-986-3192
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World of Threads: Fiber Exhibit
On Exhibit Now - May 25
Come out and meet the artists at the Artist Reception on May 8 from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Artist in Residence - Buddy Dobbins
Demonstrates his pottery techniques Fridays and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm
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Kentucky Murals by
Frank W. Long
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200 Art
isan Way
Open Daily
9am - 6pm
Phone: 859-985-5448
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On Exhibit now - July 4.
Turn, Turn, Turn: Lathe-Turned Works by Kentucky Artisans
On Exhibit now - Sept. 12.
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May-2
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Elizabeth Worley, of Lexington, will demonstrate reed basketry
10:30am - 3:30pm
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May-9
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Sally Cammack, of Cynthiana, will demonstrate how she designs and paints gourds
10:30am - 3:30pm
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May-9
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Free guided tours through the center's gallery exhibit, "Turn, Turn, Turn: Lathe-Turned Works by Kentucky Artisans" and the lobby exhibit, "Kentucky Murals by Frank W. Long."
11am & 2pm
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May-16
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Woodcarving Demonstration by the Berea Welcome Center Carvers
10:30am - 3:30pm
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May-17
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Nationally-known beekeeping author and Kentucky's state apiarist Tammy Horn will present "Women and Bees"
2pm
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May-23
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Lexington basket-maker Derek Downing will demonstrate seagrass and reed basketry.
10:30am - 3:30pm
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May-30
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Louisville Potter Melvin Rowe will demonstrate his hand-building techniques and sign copies of his book, "Making Pottery Functional."
10:30am - 3:30pm
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays, 10am-1pm; Tuesdays 3pm-6pm
Berea College Farm Store Lawn, 311 North Main Street
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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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