Events This Week And The Next Three Months
Weekender Jan. 9-16, 2020
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
Thursday
• Live music by Kentucky High Times at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Thursday, Jan. 9, 7–10 p.m. (859) 265-0872 or Facebook—Lemons Mill Brewery.
Saturday
• Pickers and Grinners at Kentucky Fudge Company (225 South Main Street). Saturday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m.–noon. 733-0088 or Facebook—kentuckyfudgecompany.
• Trivia night at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Saturday, Jan. 11, starting at 6 p.m. (859) 265-0872 or Facebook—Lemons Mill Brewery.
• McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Live country music starts Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Doors open 6 p.m. $10 (Ages 10 and under free). (859) 265-0962 or Facebook—McAfee Jamboree & Auctions.
January
• Shaker Dinner Theatre at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Shaker-inspired show performed around a three course-dinner in the 1820 Meeting House. Saturday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. 1-800-734-5611 or info@shakervillageky.org.
Marchers walk down Chiles Street at last year’s Martin Luther King Day celebration. This year’s celebration starts with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by a march at 9 a.m. at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church.
• Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). Monday, Jan. 20, breakfast at 8 a.m., march at 9 a.m., program at 9:30 p.m. Luci.Hockersmith@uky.edu or 734-4378.
February
• 4th Annual Black History Month Heritage Prayer Breakfast at Centennial Baptist Church (291 West Lane). Saturday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. Cost $6. Proceeds support community events and scholarships. 734-0746.
• Shaker Dinner Theatre at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Shaker-inspired show performed around a three course-dinner in the 1820 Meeting House. Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. $59 per person, includes performance, food, nonalcoholic beverages, tax and tip. Event for adults 21 and up. 1-800-734-5611 or info@shakervillageky.org.
• Introduction to Beekeeping at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.. Annual passholder price: $50. Non-annual passholder price: $55. Includes beekeeping workshop, one complimentary admission, one box lunch, and one voucher redeemable for 20-percent off dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). 1-800-734-5611 or info@shakervillageky.org.
• Tapas Dinner at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Saturday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. Sample small plates inspired by the tastes and traditions of Spain. $89 per person. 1-800-734-5611 or shakervillageky.org.
• Drama: “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Feb. 14-16 and 21-23, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. All tickets $12. raggededgetheatre.org or 734-2389.
• Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner and Banquet at the Show Barn at Daynabrook Farms (2565 Louisville Road). Thursday, Feb. 27, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
• 6th Annual Black History Month Annual Gala at Lion’s Park Community Center (450 East Factory Street). Saturday, Feb. 29, 6:30 p.m. Lolita Short, 613-3342.
March
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Golden Oldies Concert at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Sunday, March 1, 3–5 p.m. Top local talent perform classic rock and roll. All proceeds benefit Ragged Edge. Tickets $12. raggededgetheatre.org or 734-2389.
• Geologic Walk Through Time at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Saturday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. Sample small plates inspired by the tastes and traditions of Spain. $89 per person. 1-800-734-5611 or shakervillageky.org.
• Seafood Feast at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Saturday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. $99 per person includes appetizers, freshly sourced fish and lobster and homemade desert. 1-800-734-5611 or shakervillageky.org.
Recurring Events
• Live music every Thursday and trivia nights every Saturday at Lemon’s Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food trucks Thursday–Saturday. 859-265-0872 or lemonsmillbrewery.com.
• Picnic In The Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Every Friday at noon from June–July. 734-3314 or parks.ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/fort-harrod.
• Pickers & Grinners. Every Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Kentucky Fudge Company (225 South Main Street). 733-0088.
• McAfee Jamboree. Live country music every Saturday starting at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. 163 Dunn Lane. $10 (Ages 10 & under free). (859) 265-0962 or Facebook.
• Trivia Night every Saturday starting at 7:30 p.m. Kentucky Fudge Company (225 South Main Street). 733-0088.
• Cruz on Chiles Presented by Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). First Saturday of each month April–September. 605-6388.
• Cruise-In at Old Bridge General Store (101 Dory Drive, Salvisa). Second Saturday of each month, April–October. 350-5023.
• Market on Main. Music, food and more on Friday, May 8; Friday, June 12, and Friday, July 10. 734-6811
• Music On The Lawn at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Every Friday and Saturday May–October. Free ($5 admission required if attending tour or indoor exhibits). 1-800-734-5611 or shakervillageky.org.
• Daynabrook Farm Market and Greenhouse (2565 Louisville Road). TBA/Seasonal 734-7863.
• Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (623 Talmage-Mayo Road). Friday, Saturday and Sunday, September–November.
Theater
The Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street) has a full slate of dramas scheduled for the season, culminating with a trip to the Wizard of Oz in June and the second New Works Festival in August.
Friday and Saturday performances are held at 7 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. All tickets $12. For more information, visit raggededgetheatre.org or call 734-2389.
• “Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook.” Feb. 14-16 and 21-23. Based on the books of Barbara Park. Directed by Emma Parks Steberl.
• “The Miracle Worker.” April 17–19 and 24–26. The inspiring story of Helen Keller. Directed by Allan Barlow.
• “The Wizard of Oz.” April 19–21 and 26–29. L. Frank Baum’s classic story about the magical world of Oz. Directed by Darell Rickmers.
• New Works Festival. Aug. 7, 8 and 9. 19–21 L. Three new works including one musical. One ticket gets you into all three readings.
Something we missed? Email events for the Weekender to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.
