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 December 2014 e-news
Berea, KY
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The Holidays are Upon Us.....Happy Holidays  There are hands on gift making opportunities, unique shopping and many fun events taking place throughout Berea. Click here for a glimpse of Holiday Happenings...Events, Sales and Open houses. We'll see you soon!
Berea Tourism
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Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens Holiday Classic
December 4-6, 7:30pm December 7, 2pm 1835 Big Hill Road Tickets $8.00 For Tickets/Reservations call: 859-986-9039
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First Friday Berea Community Bazaar
December 5, 5pm-8:30pm Old Town Artisan Village We are moving things inside! Vendors will be located in Village Trough and Broadway Bodywork. Many galleries and shops will be open. This is a perfect event for holiday shoppers. Support local artists and businesses!
Artisan Village Happenings!
Berea Arts Council: Original Art Original Gift VI
Broadway Bodywork: Live Music / Arts & Crafts Vendors
Gallery 123: Arts Accelerator Program
Gastineau Studio: Live music
Top Drawer Gallery
Village Trough: Guest Chef Nathan Turner / Collide Opening Art Exhibit / Live Music / Arts & Crafts Vendors
Music by: Spadefoot, Love Electric, Gastineu & Son, Deep Time, Austin Volk
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Christmas Parade 
December 6, 6pm
Old Town Artisan Village, Chestnut St.,
College Sq.
Parade Theme: Miracle on Chestnut Street
Christmas Bazaar December 6, 1pm-7:30pm
The Berea Chamber of Commerce Christmas Bazaar is an outdoor event operated in conjunction with the Twilight Christmas Parade. Two Locations: College Square & Chestnut Street Square
Berea Chamber of Commerce 859-986-9760
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Danish American Christmas Celebration - 22nd Annual
December 14, 5:30pm-8pm Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St. For kids of all ages. Santa's workshops, music, singing, dancing, storytelling, flags, snacks, ris a la mande, apple cider, live candles on the Christmas tree, and Santa Lucia processional. Free admission - donations accepted.
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Berea Championship Series 
The Berea Championship Series is a set of five races spaced throughout a year. Participate in at least 3 of the 5 to be eligible to win prizes unique to Berea, the Folk Arts & Craft Capital of Kentucky. It's free to register for the series. Registration for each race and race day activities are coordinated through the individual race directors. Three Races Remain:Jingle Bell Run 5K: December 6, 2014The Home Run 5K: March 21, 2015www.sothatallmayplay.com Berea Police Department Foot Pursuit 10K: April 11, 2015www.bpdfootpursuit10k.com FREE Registration is open for the 2014/2015 Series. Click on the button below for more information/registration.
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Christmas at Historic Boone Tavern
Holiday Breakfast with Saint Nick December 6, 8am-10am
Bring your little ones to Historic Boone Tavern to see Santa and enjoy a yummy buffet breakfast for just $15 per person! Buffet includes eggs, pancakes, bacon, potatoes, fruit, yogurt, toast, milk, juice, and coffee. You will also receive a photo to remember the morning. Reservations required by calling 859-985-3700.
Murder Mystery
- Rudolph the Dead Nosed Reindeer
December 6, 7pm "Rudolph the Dead Nosed Reindeer" A Murder Mystery Dinner by Bluegrass Mystery Theatre. Enjoy a funny holiday themed murder mystery show witha four course dinner. Doors open 6:45pm, Dinner and Show begins at 7pm. $47.50 per person. Includes 3-course meal, show and all taxes & gratuity. Please call to make reservations, 859-985-3700. Horse Drawn Carriage Rides! Enjoy lunch or dinner at the grand Boone Tavern hotel and follow it with 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 through the town of Berea. Christine and her magnificent carriage and horses are available for special occasions by conta cting her at 859-661-1486. Dinner With Scrooge - Boone Tavern Christmas Carol
December 12 The Actors Guild of Lexington Presents "Dinner with Scrooge" Directed by Eric Seale.
Prepare to be delighted by this performance of Dickens' classic Christmas tale while you enjoy an exquisite, Holiday feast in the award-winning dining room. As the evening begins, arriving guests will be greeted in the lobby by carolers dressed in authentic period costumes and served warm cider...Sweet surprises await! Meet the cast for photo opportunities after the show. This magical event is sure to become a Christmas tradition--for everyone! $50 per person. Reservations required. Groups welcome. Call 859-985-3700. Afternoon Christmas Tea - A New Holiday Tradition
December 13
An afternoon Christmas Tea hosted by Linda Jennings, tea expert. Spend quality time with friends and family while you sip on Christmas Tea and savor an assortment of delightful foods and desserts. Make this your family tradition! Price: $30 per person. Reservations required and space is limited. Please call 859-985-3700 to make reservations.
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Hands on Creative Experiences
859-986-2540/800-598-5263
Make It, Take It, Give It!
Dec: 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28 During the holiday season, Berea offers classes designed around completing a project ready to give as a gift. (Or you might just want to keep it!) Come and learn a new skill while creating an extra-special present. The event schedule and registration is available at www.berea.com.
Festival of Learnshops 
July 10-26, 2015 For two weeks every July, Berea offers over 150 classes, in crafts, art, music, literature, cooking, and so much more. Come and take one class or stay a while and take several. Sessions last from two hours to two or more days. Come immerse yourself in Berea's culture of learning and fun. The class schedule and registration will be available at www.berea.com in February.
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Original Art...Original Gift VI Exhibit and Sale
On Exhibit thru December 26 This exhibit and sale offers an artful alternative to the public for gift shopping.
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Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm
Phone: 859-985-9317 |
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On Exhibit thru December Featuring a variety of work by some of the best wood artists in the KGAC.
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Open Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm,
Sat. 10am-5pm
Phone: 859-986-3192 |
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Gallery Exhibit: Put a Lid on It: Containers by Kentucky Artisans
On Exhibit through February 28
Lobby Features:
18-foot Christmas Tree Themed "Let it Snow"
Dec-6
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Dec-6
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Book Signing - Kentucky's 12 Days of Christmas
Steve Vest, Kentucky Monthly Magazine
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| Inlaid Pottery Demonstration
Cynthia Cusick, Irvine, KY
10:30am-3:30pm
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| Free Guided Tour of Current Exhibits
11:00am and 2:00pm
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| Dec-20
| Woodcarving Demonstration
Berea Welcome Center Carvers
10:30am-3:30pm | Dec-20
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| Woodcarving Demonstration
Berea Welcome Center Carvers
10:30am-3:30pm
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200 Artisan Way
Open 9am - 6pm Daily
Phone:
859-985-5448
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On Exhibit thru December 24
Totes, baby blankets, quilts and more by by Ellen Majgaard Bjerre from Br�nderslev, Denmark.
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Berea Center for the Arts
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Open Tues.-Sat. 12:30pm-5:30pm
Phone: 859-985-8891 |
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 Contra Dancing Third Fridays Sept.-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! Check the website below for more info.
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am-1pmBerea 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.
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Thanks for following!
As always if you have any comments or suggestions please send them to [email protected].
If you have an 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 Conley
Berea Tourism
800-598-5263
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