Berea, KY e-news
April 2015
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SPRING is here! 
It's great weather to explore one of Berea's parks or walking/biking trails...Stop by the Berea Welcome Center for information and a map.
Sign up for a hands on workshop. Hunt Easter Eggs at the Farmers Market. Race, dance, enjoy a concert or take a tour. www.berea.com
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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
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at blacksmithing? Would you like to make a stained glass suncatcher or fused glass pendants? How about turning a wooden bowl or making a broom?
There are so many crafts that would be exciting and fun to explore. Just to name a few, you can: create your own jewelry in copper or brass; knit a scarf; craft a corn shuck doll; learn the art of soapmaking; make a mosaic tray; make handmade, recycled paper; learn the art of fabric dyeing; weave a basket, explore the ancient art of bonsai; hone your skills as a photographer; make a cutting board... There are over 300 sessions to choose from at this popular, annual event, all led by outstanding professional artists from Berea and beyond. The classes range in length from two hours to three days and in price from $9 to $303.
Crafts not your thing? Maybe you'd prefer to take a class in dulcimer, storytelling, gardening, aquaponics, theater, or poetry? The Festival of Learnshops has something for just about any taste. Registration is open, and classes are already beginning to fill up, so go to
www.berea.com and click on Festival of Learnshops to begin your adventure in dabbling!
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Berea Police Department Foot Pursuit
Aprill 11, 2015
Farristown Middle School
Check in and on site registration begins at 8:00 am
Race begins at 9:00 am
The Berea Police Department proudly sponsors the annual 10K race and 5K walk known as the Foot Pursuit! The Foot Pursuit benefits the Supporting Heroes foundation, which honors the service and sacrifice of public safety Heroes who have given their lives in the line of duty. This is the last race of the
Berea Championship series (BCS).
BCS series winners will be announced at the end of this race and awards will be given.
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Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Road
For Tickets/Reservations Call 859-986-9039
Andy Blyth and Friends Concert
With Special Guest "Sparrow Hawks"
April 11 at 7pm
A benefit for Habitat for Humanity & the Berea Food Bank. Minimum donation of $8 and a canned food item.
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Berea College Music Program
Unless otherwise specified, performances are held in Gray Auditorium at Berea College.
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April-11
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Corey Smith Senior Piano Recital
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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April-12
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Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Spring Concert
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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April-14
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Wind, Chamber and Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
7:30pm - 9:00pm
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April-17
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Bethany Pastore, Senior Piano Recital
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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April-18
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Blue Grass Ensemble Spring Concert
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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April-19
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Women's Chorus Spring Concert
3:00pm - 4:30pm
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April-22
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African-Latin Percussion and Contemporary, Contemporary Percussion Ensemble
8:00pm - 9:30pm
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Berea College Convocations
Unless otherwise specified, convocations are held in Phelps-Stokes Auditorium at Berea College
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April-2
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Elandria Williams - Social Change and the Highlander Center. An Appalachian Lecture.
3:00pm - 4:15pm
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April-9
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Joel Guzman and Sarah Fox - Conjunto: Cantina Music from the Heart of Texas. A Stephenson Memorial Concert.
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Hands Four Spring Dance Weekend
April 24-26
One of the most influential and popular contra dance weekends in the region. This year we feature Kentucky Proud callers and bands, such as Berea Castoffs, Coffee Zombies, Intellectual Properties, Illegal Contraband, Chris Bischoff, Joe Wilkie, Barbara Ramlow, Liz Natter, and Carey Ravitz Russel Acton Folk Center and Berea Center for the Arts.
(859) 986-7584.
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Voices in the Wilderness Music Festival
Halcomb's Knob
April 11
Showcasing three of Country Gospel Music's award winning songwriters and artists/groups: Epp Mevin Walls, Roger Barkley Jr., and The Coffmans.
For more information and tickets, call 859-925-9936.
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Red Lick Valley Artisans Studio Tour
May 9 & 10
Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 10am-4pm
A self-guided driving tour of working artists studios in the Red Lick Valley, located in the unique "Knobs" area of Eastern Kentucky.
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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 111 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.
The Berea Victory Garden Blitz is led by Blitz Coordinator Katie Startzman, and is a project of Sustainable Berea.
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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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Community Art Show and Young at Art Exhibit
On exhibit now - April 13
The exhibits showcase the artistic skills of the Berea community, including its youth! It is a non-juried show including two and three-dimensional original works of art.
Art is for Wearing Exhibit
On exhibit April 17 - 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!
The Opening Reception for "Art is for Wearing" is Friday, April 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 and is open to the community.
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116 N. Broadway
Open: Mon. - Sat. 10am - 5pm
Phone: 859-986-3192
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Kissed by Light: A Watercolor Journey with Pat Banks
On Exhibit now - April 25
Come out and meet the artist at the Artist Reception on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00pm.
Artist in Residence - Buddy Dobbins
Demonstrates his pottery techniques Fridays and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm
Bluegrass Concert - "Southbound Highway" Tickets: $25. Table for 8: $160, a $40 discount for those who purchase a table. Nourishment at 6:30 pm. Concert: 7:15 pm. 20 tables available. Call to get your tickets 859-986-3192
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Kentucky Murals by
Frank W. Long
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| Janet Scott portraying, "Mary Settles: The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill" |
200 Art
isan Way
Open Daily
9am - 6pm
Phone: 859-985-5448
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On Exhibit now - April 18.
Turn, Turn, Turn: Lathe-Turned Works by Kentucky Artisans
On Exhibit now - Sept. 12.
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April-4
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Oil Painting Demonstration by Louie Northern from Mt. Vernon
10:30am - 3:30pm
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April-11
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Wood Turning Demonstration by Jamie Donaldson from Georgetown, KY
10:30am - 3:30pm
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April-11
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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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April-18
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Woodcarving Demonstration by the Berea Welcome Center Carvers
10:30am - 3:30pm
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April-25
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Whimsical Jewelry Demonstration by Theresa Kibby from Somerset, KY
10:30am - 3:30pm
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April-26
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Shaker Portrayal. Actor Janet Scott, of Lexington, will portray Mary Settles , "The Last Shaker at Pleasant Hill." Free and open to the public.
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturday April 4, 10am-1pm
Berea Baptist Church,
310 Chestnut Street
Market moves outside, Saturday April 11 at the Berea College Farm Store Lawn, 311 North Main Street
Second Saturday Celebration: April 11 from 9am-1pm
EASTER EGG HUNT!
Live music!
Sprouts (Kids) Club Kick-off event!
Seed starting activity
Pallet-Gardening demonstration by the Neighborhood Food Project
On-Site Cooking demonstration by Adam Burke of Salamander Springs Farm
And of course all of our local vendors
Come celebrate with us rain or shine when we Spring Outdoors to celebrate warmer days to come and local, good-for-you, accessible, and affordable food.
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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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