Weekender May 11–18: Dinner On Main, MCSHS Car Show, Mother’s Day And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com

Another busy weekend coming up with Dinner on Main, car shows galore at Mercer County Senior High School and Salvisa and Mother’s Day on Sunday.

While the Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is not set to debut until June, you can catch a special preview at the Dinner On Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street).on Saturday, May 13, starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Ragged Edge and the Harrodsburg First Main Street Program. You’ll get a chance to meet the cast of “Cinderella” and enjoy small vignettes from the musical. There will also be a table decorating contest.

Dinner on Main is a picnic style event where patrons bring their own dinners. A cash bar is available and tables and chairs are provided. The event also kicks off Harrodsburg First’s season, with Friday Nights on Main scheduled for Friday, June 9, (rain date June 16); Friday, July 14, (rain date July 21); Friday, Aug. 11, (rain date Aug. 18); and Friday, Sept. 8. The events, which include live music, food and shopping, will run from 5 to 10 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Kaitlyn Harder of Harrodsburg First via email at harrodsburgfirst@gmail.com or by texting or calling 859-734-6811.

Ragged Edge’s production of “Cinderella” debuts Friday, June 2, at 7 p.m. and runs two weeks, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Admission is $12 and a season ticket is $60. Tickets are still available for some performances but are selling fast. They’re available at raggededgetheatre.org and clicking on the Golden Ticket.

Get your motor running at the MCSHS Band Car Show at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). Featuring American rods, classics, customs, trucks, muscle cars and bikes plus food trucks. The FFA Greenhouse will also be holding a sale. There is a $20 registration fee for car entries. The car show starts at 9 a.m. For more information, visit mercercountyband.com.
The monthly Salvisa Cruise-In at Old Bridge General Store No. 2 (5101 Dory Drive, Salvisa) also happens on Saturday. In addition to cool cars, there will be food, music and door prizes. The show starts at 5 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 14, is Mother’s Day, and several local restaurants are featuring specials on Sunday. Check the listings below for full details.

New to town? The Mercer Newcomers are holding a social event at the Owl’s Nest Lounge (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) on Tuesday, May 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. It’s a chance for newcomers to meet others and learn what Harrodsburg and all of mercer County has to offer. Come for the social hour and stay for dinner. If you’re interested, please RSVP on Facebook @Mercer Newcomers – KY.

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.

(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)

Thursday, May 11
• Lunch and Learn: Herbs at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Bring your lunch and join Jessica Bessin, Mercer County Extension Agent for horticulture for a presentation on Growing Herbs, covering basics of growing herbs. Starts at noon. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Anti-Anxiety Haven for Teens at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Release some stress and relax after testing with music, games of all varieties, art supplies, space for writing, pizza and other snacks. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Live music by Carrie Ann McDonald at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Swinery. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.

Friday, May 12
• 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.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Dean Phelps at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road).  live entertainment series. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

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

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

• Sing-O at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.

Saturday, May 13
• Mercer County Farm Thangs Swap Meet at Southern States (1027 North College Street). Poultry, small animal and farm goods. 8 a.m. to noon. 859-613-2297 or Facebook @triplecrossswap.

• MCSH Band Car Show at Mercer County Senior High School (1124 Moberly Road). American rods, classics, customs, trucks, muscle cars and bikes will be on display, plus food trucks. The FFA Greenhouse will also be holding sale. $20 registration for car entries. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. mercercountyband.com.

• Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-4378 or visit their Facebook page @Mercer County Farmers Market.

• Family Fun Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Kids’ Science Projects outside the Welcome Center. Learn about the chemistry of preservation by exploring resin. Take a look at geology of building materials such as limestone and clay deposits on bricks. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission covers participation in activities plus 50 percent discounts on kids meals and 20 percent off on kids merchandise. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live music: Duncan Shadrack at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Dinner on Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Featuring sneak previews of Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” Table decorating contest, bring your own picnic style dinner, shopping. Cash bar, tables and chairs provided, Tickets: $25 per person and $150 for table of eight. Proceeds benefit Harrodsburg First Main Street Program and Ragged Edge. 5 to 9 p.m. Kaitlyn Harder, email harrodsburgfirst@gmail.com or 859-734-6811 (text or call).

• Salvisa Cruise-In at Old Bridge General Store No. 2 (5101 Dory Drive, Salvisa). Food, music and door prizes. 5 to 8 p.m. David Sexton at 859-613-4310.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Burton Joyner at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live music by Carrie Ann McDonald at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Dueling Chopstix. CumminsFerry.com or 859-865-2003.

• Astronomy in the Field at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky using a variety of telescopes. Free to the public and weather-dependent. Please call the day of the program to confirm viewing. Minors should have adult supervision. Starts after sunset. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

Sunday, May 14
Mother’s Day
• Mother’s Day Brunch at Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive). Cost: $32.95 plus tax and drink. Buffet times: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Call for reservations 859-734-3381.

• Mother’s Day Lunch at Kiboom Restaurant (4665 Louisville Road, Salvisa). Cost: $17.95. Buffet times: 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Call for reservations 859-613-2400 or 859-350-3022.

• Mother’s Day Dining and Carryout at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Special lunch or dinner at the Trustees’ Table. Price: $48 for adults, $24 for child’s portion (3-12), $15 for Kid’s À La Carte Menu (3-12). Reservations required. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

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

Tuesday, May 16
• Mercer Newcomers Social Event at The Owl’s Nest Lounge (638 Beaumont Inn Drive). New to the area? Come join the Mercer Newcomers social hour, if your time permits, stay for dinner. Each person pays their own way. Bring a guest! Starts 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP . Facebook @Mercer Newcomers – KY.

Thursday, May 18
• Live music: 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.

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