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 The Berea Craft Festival and the Festival of Learnshops were both a great success, thanks to all of you! Here's a glimpse at what's happening this month in Berea. There's a lot of great events you won't want to miss! Sincerely, Nancy Bailey |
Quilt Extravaganza
August 1, 10am-5pm
August 2, 10am-4pm
Berea Community School Gymnasium
1 Pirate Parkway
Celebrate a world-famous Appalachian arts tradition. Quilt Exhibits, vendors, lectures and demonstrations.
This year's event features - Baby Quilts, Quiltography, Quilts by Men, Grandmother's Flower Garden, and the annual Community Quilt Show.
Advance tickets are $3 or $5 at the door. Ages 12 and under are free.
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Quilts with a Kick -Opening Exhibit Reception
August 1, 5pm-8pm Features quilts by the Quilt Artists of Kentucky. Quilts are inspired by "Mother Earth' or can be a quilter's choice. Exhibit open thru August 21; Mon. - Sat. 10am-4pm  | | Quilt by Pat Jennings |
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For more information
Berea Arts Council
139 North Broadway (Old Town Artisan Village)
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 August 1
5pm-10pm
Old Town Artisan Village
First Friday Berea: Celebrating Community and Culture. Live music, Performance Art, Drum Circle, Fire Show, Various Community Groups will be Represented, Berea Farmers Market 5-8pm, Extended Hours at many Artisan Village Studios and Galleries, Artist and Food Vendors.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED!
Come dressed in your best carnival & circus attire!
Music: Jon Worley and the Corn Bred Blues Band, Vessel, Tyler Childers & Senora May Lainhart, Berea's Arts Alive Concert Series featuring Robbie Bartlett 7-8:30pm.
Non-Profit Spotlight: A Villager's Hand, Global Fair Trade Artisans - Activity & Fundraiser. Busking Encouraged.
Bring the family, chairs/blanket and be ready to see old friends and make new ones!
A project of Village Trough, sponsored by Berea Tourism
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Berea Celtic Festival 5th Annual 
August 14 - 17 City-wide event featuring sessions, workshops, gatherings, dance and concerts representing Celtic musicians from more than 12 states. Authentic, traditional & grassroots music. (859) 986-7584. Click here for details or visit the Celtic Festival Website.
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Arts Alive Free Concert Series
 Aug. 1- Robbie Bartlett - Blues from 7-8:30pm, Old Town Artisan Village Aug. 8- New Coon creek Girls from 7-8:30, Memorial Park Aug. 15- The Belles - Traditional and grassroots Celtic Music from 6:30-8pm, Memorial Park Aug. 22- Bobby James - Acoustic/Country 7-8:30pm, Memorial Park
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Murder Memphis Style
 August 8, 6:45pm
Come enjoy a delicious meal while participating in an exciting murder mystery that celebrates Elvis Month! August is the anniversary of Elvis' death and you are invited to the observance. In the audience are several Elvis impersonators, a Priscilla look-a-like, and a huge Elvis Costello fan. But before the party can get underway, there is MURDER, MYSTERY and MAYHEM! So put on your blue suede shoes and plan to have a hunka hunka burning good time. Doors open at 6:45pm, with dinner and show starting at 7pm. Reserve your place now! Seating is limited! $40 per person includes 3-course meal, and all taxes and gratuity.
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EXHIBITS & DEMONSTRATIONS
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200 Artisan Way
Open 9am - 6pm Daily
Phone: 859-985-5448
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 Wood Turnings Exhibit:
A display of woodturnings by renowned artist Jack Fifield Top Drawer Gallery, 202 N. Broadway (Old Town Artisan Village District) Daily, 9:30am - 5pm
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 Gastineau Studio The First 30 Years - A Retrospective ExhibitNow - Aug. 25 Mon. - Sat. 10am-5pmGastineau Studio, 135 North Broadway (Old Town Artisan Village District) |
 Berea Farmers Market
Tuesdays 3-6pm
Saturdays 9-1pm
On the lawn of the Berea College Farm Store, 311 N. Main St. next to the Berea College Seabury Center between Ellipse and Chestnut St. one block from the College Square.
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Contra Dancing
August 238pm-11pm Russel Acton Folk Center 212 Jefferson St. Contra Dance with caller Frank Jenkins and band Intellectual Property (Beginner lesson 7:30-8:00pm) $8.00 adults; $5.00 students and seniors
Lively American folk dancing. Beginners welcome, easy to learn, no partner needed. Great live music and friendly dancers!
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 Berea Tourism's Weekly Happenings 3 Artist Circle
859-986-2540 Tuesdays: 2pm - 4pm Madison County Dulcimer Group Jam Session: Bring your dulcimer and join in or stop by to enjoy the 'jam' Wednesdays: 10:30am - 12pm Berea Welcome Center Wood Carvers Demonstrate Their Carving TechniquesThursdays: 7pm - 9pm Jammin' on the Porch - Free, bring your instrument and join in the jam session
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Thanks for following!
We hope you have a great Summer and as always if you have any comments or suggestions please send them to [email protected].
If you have a Berea event that you'd like to submit to our community event calendar please follow this link to fill out our event submission form:
Sincerely, Nancy Bailey
800-598-5263
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