Weekender April 20–27: ‘Grease,’ National Library Week, Rummage Sale And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com

It’s time to visit with Zuko and Sandy and the gang at Rydell High School when Mercer County Senior High School’s production of “Grease” starts Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m.. Performances will continue on Saturday, April 22, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. It’s your chance to do the hand jive and sing along to classics like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning” and “Beauty School Dropout.” Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and can be purchased at the door or online at gofan.co/app/school/KY2789.

The Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street) is holding a rummage Sale on Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historical society will no be selling clothing, but said vintage items, jewelry and collectibles sell well. Items can be dropped off by Monday, April 17. For more information, call 859-325-9028 or visit their Facebook page.

Mercer County Public Library will celebrate National Library Week starting Sunday, April 23, with a special one day exhibition for Mercer County artist Jest Bell Armstrong. A reception will be held starting at 3 p.m.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the library will host patron appreciation events from 9 to 11 a.m. with coffee and donuts, lemonade and bottled water. On Wednesday, April 26, they will play the documentary “The Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia” on continuous loop from 9 a.m. to noon. On Thursday April 27, the library will host Common Grounds Coffee and Conversation starting at 9:30 a.m.

Check out the dinosaurs and fossils of other mega fauna on display at the Mercer County Public Library, which is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 859-734-3680 or visit mcplib.info.

Auditions for the annual outdoor production of “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” will be held at the James Harrod Amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23, starting at 2 p.m. The outdoor drama begins a three-week run on July 13. Performers are asked to come prepare to read for a part and to dress for the weather. For more information, call 859-734-3314.

(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)

Thursday, April 20
• Herrington Lake Conservation League Town Meeting at the Oar House at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Limited dinner menu available. 6 to 8 p.m. HLCL.org or Facebook @Herrington Lake Conservation League.

• Family Night at Mercer County Intermediate School (1101 Moberly Road). Students will receive items for summer learning new book, math kit, science/social studies kit and more. Book fair, food trucks: Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant, the Scoop and Wake and Bake. 5 to 7 p.m. 859-733-7080.

• 8-Ball Pool Tourney at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Skinny Mulligan 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.

Friday, April 21
• Rummage Sale at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Vintage items, jewelry and collectibles. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-325-9028 or Facebook @Harrodsburg Historical Society.

• Toddler Tales Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children 18 months to 2 years old. Call to sign up. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• PIPS—Pretty Important PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children ages 3-5. Call the library to reserve your spot. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Bring the youngest members of your family to learn about the bedtime rituals of our barnyard babies. Guests are invited to gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. Starts 6 p.m. Pricing: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Rook at Mackville Community Center (10651 Main Street, Mackville). Food available for eat-in or carry-out. Starts 6 p.m. 859-262-5600.

• Live drama: “Grease” at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). Student production of the 1970s classic. Starts 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students. gofan.co/app/school/KY2789.

• Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook @Downtown Pizza Pub.

• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Andrew Palmer  at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Hotdog bar, fried bologna, steak sandwich and tarragon chicken salad sandwich will be available. Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.

Saturday, April 22
Earth Day
• Walking in Wildflowers at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Guided walk along the Kentucky River Palisades to view spring wildflowers in bloom. Dress for comfort and exploration. Please check in at Welcome Center 30 minutes prior to’ scheduled start time. All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult. Price: $20 for annual passholders, $30 for everyone else. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Stained Glass Demonstration by Tracee Dorn Carmichael at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Carmichael demonstrates stained glass making and discusses the process with guests. Takes place outdoors by the Welcome Center. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live drama: “Grease” at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). Student production of the 1970s classic. Starts 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students. gofan.co/app/school/KY2789.

• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Bring the youngest members of your family to learn about the bedtime rituals of our barnyard babies. Guests are invited to gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. Starts 6 p.m. Pricing: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live drama: “Grease” at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). Student production of the 1970s classic. Starts 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students. gofan.co/app/school/KY2789.

• Live music by Ryan Raikes at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Blue Groove Jazz at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by the Curry Kitchen. CumminsFerry.com or 859-865-2003.

Sunday, April 23
• Jesta Bell Armstrong Art Exhibit and Reception at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Opening National Library Week with one day exhibition of a Mercer County artist’s work with refreshments. Starts 3 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.

• Live drama: “Grease” at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). Student production of the 1970s classic. Starts 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 adults, $8 students. gofan.co/app/school/KY2789.

Wednesday, April 26
• Documentary viewing: “Packhorse Librarians of Appalachia” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Fascinating 30-minute documentary will be played on a loop in meeting room from 9 a.m. to noon. Coffee and doughnuts, tour the bookmobile at 11 am. Part of National Library Week. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

Thursday, April 27
• Common Grounds Coffee and Conversation at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy coffee, conversation and connection. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Live music by the Carey Band at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Grillin’ Good Eats. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.

• Cornhole Tournament at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Have any events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.