Weekender For March 17-24: Spring Is Sprung! St. Patrick’s Day And More
From left: Carrie Ann McDonald at Lemon’s Mill Brewery, members of the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce wear green and James Al Foster at the Vault–it all happens on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17; the 190 Proof Bluegrass Band plays the Downtown Pizza Pub while Ryan Raikes plays the Vault on Saturday, March 19.
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
Want to get away this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day? How about the rolling green hills of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Shakertown is featuring a special weekend getaway, which includes a night in one of their king or queen guest rooms, dinner for two from a special three course St. Patrick’s Day menu, breakfast for two the next morning followed by a guided morning hike.
Rates are $269 plus tax per room per night. Dining reservations are required at The Trustees’ Table. Book now with promo SPDP at shakervillageky.org.
And that’s not all for this weekend, with many local nightspots offering live entertainment.
And don’t forget, the first day of spring is Sunday, March 20.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
The Mercer Chamber of Commerce is holding their awards banquet on Thursday, March 17.
St. Patrick’s Day
Thursday, March 17
• Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Social hour, live music, awards, dinner and much more. Starts 5:30 p.m. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40–$50. Eventbrite.com/e/a-charmed-evening-annual-banquet-tickets or mercerchamber.com or 859-734-2365.
• Trivia night at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by Carrie Ann McDonald at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Bluegrass Foods. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by James Al Foster at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Irish food and drink specials. Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Friday, March 18
• Top To Bottom: Center Family Dwelling Evening Program at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). In-depth tours of a masterpiece of Shaker architecture. Tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 15 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Jordan Miller at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by 2nd Hand Smoke. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Trivingo (trivia plus bingo contest) at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
• Friday Night Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Karaoke featuring the Lady DJs at McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Music starts 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Facebook: McAfee Jamboree.
Saturday, March 19
• Stewardship Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Volunteers needed for outdoor projects. Volunteers 18 and up will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Archaeology Hike: Historic Centre at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Easy guided hike. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $25, $20 for annual passholder. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Top To Bottom: Center Family Dwelling Evening Program at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 15 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
190 Proof Bluegrass Band at Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by Jimmie Ritchie at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Hogtown BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music at McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Music starts 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Facebook: McAfee Jamboree.
Ryan Raikes at the Vault.
• Live music by 190 Proof Bluegrass Band at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Sing-O at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
• Live music by Ryan Raikes at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
First Day Of Spring
Sunday, March 20
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Hogtown BBQ. Starts 5 p.m. 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
Thursday, March 24
• Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner at Lions Park Community Center (450 East Factory Street). 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $8 a meal, supports Lions Club programming. Brooms and mops for sale. 859-325-0282.
• Live music at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by Shane White at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Email events to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.
