Weekender For Aug. 8—16: Rhythm Rising, Friday Night On Main, Goat Yoga, Pioneer Days And More
From left: Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm, Eight Daze Sober at Friday Night On Main, Goat Yoga at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (Composite Image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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You can hear a great weekend coming up, with the Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm bringing three days of music to Mercer County. The gates open at noon on Friday, Aug. 9, with the opening ceremony at the pavilion starting at 2 p.m.
Friday Night On Main at Olde Town Park happens Friday, Aug. 8. The headliner is Eight Daze Sober as well as food and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m.
Want a great workout? Inner peace? Love goats? Then you want to head to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Saturday, Aug. 10, for Goat Yoga, which they call a beginner-friendly yoga class with a little help from Nigerian Dwarf goats. After the hour-long session you’ll enjoy some playtime with your new goat friends and sip on some garden-fresh tea. Classes happen at 10 a.m. and noon.
Ragged Edge Community Theatre will become a movie house again when they host two screenings of Disney’s “Moana” starring the voices of Auli’i Cravalho on Saturday, Aug. 10. Screenings are scheduled for 3 and 7 p.m.
Pioneer Days returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park on Thursday, Aug. 15. The festival starts at 5 p.m. with the baby show 6 p.m. There will be a costumed kids show at 7:30 p.m. and Meet the Titans at 8 p.m. In addition, there will be yard games, puzzle time, the unveiling of the giant mural and music.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
All events are free unless listings say otherwise. Events may be canceled because of inclement weather.
Thursday, Aug. 8
• White Daisy Boutique at James B. Haggin Ephraim McDowell Hospital (464 Linden Avenue). Fundraiser for auxiliary projects at the hospital with all sized clothing for sale—jeans, leggins, capris, tops, T-shirts, mini dresses, midi dresses, rompers, jumpsuits, Cardigans and shoes—from small to curvy plus. Gift certificates available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 606-335-1436.
• Cuddle With Cats at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Celebrate International Cat Day by cuddling up with some adorable cats provided by the Mercer County Humane Society. 4 to 6 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Summer Expo at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn about all the services and programs that are available, sign up for adult classes and youth 4-H clubs. Activities include touch a tractor, firetruck, and police car, live animals, games and other activities. Free Kentucky Proud meal provided. 5 to 7 p.m. 859-734-4378 or mercer.ca.uky.edu.
• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.
• Karaoke with J.T. at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by Charlie Johnson at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm starts Thursday, Aug. 8 (Submitted Image).
Friday, Aug. 9
• Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Gates open at noon for the three day festival with the opening ceremony at the pavilion starting at 2 p.m. Workshops at 3 p.m. including beginner drumming class with Ed Haggard at the chapel stage, Afro-Cuban dance with Esmilda Navarro at the pavilion, “Rhythm and Reality: The Vibrational Nature of Nature” with Thomas Orr Anderson at the Terrapin stage and Latin percussion with Caleb Leiva at the Roundhouse. Workshops at 4:30 p.m. include Cuband drumming technique with Dann Sherill, Latin dance with Fransico-Javier Leonardo Garcia at the Pavilion, “Healing Power of Drumming” with Brenda Cashel at the Terrapin Stage, and West African Strings: Ngoni and Kora” with Sekouna Conte at the Roundhouse. Performances at the Chapel Stage by Topalon Drum Ensemble at 7 p.m. and YAPA at 8 p.m. Open jam and drum circle at the Pavilion starts at 10 p.m. with Secret Dub Sound Journey featuuring FunknBliss—Thomas and Gabriella, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $175 for the weekend including camping. $90 for Friday. Rhythm-rising.com or terrapinhillfarm.com.
• Live music by Old School Stew at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 8 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
• Music on the Lawn featuring J.J. Mars at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Eight Daze Sober performs at Friday Night On Main on Friday, Aug. 9 (Submitted Image).
• Friday Night On Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Live music by Eight Daze Sober as well as food and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. (Music starts 6 p.m.) 859-734-6811 or [email protected] or downtownharrodsburg.com or Facebook @HarrodsburgFirst.
• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Saturday, Aug. 10
• Mercer County Farm Thangs Swap at Southern States (1027 North College Street). Happens every second Saturday with farm and produce products, live animals, soaps and crafts. 8 a.m. to noon. 859-734-2369 or Facebook @mercerswap.
• Mercer County Farmers Market at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items. 30 vendors registered. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by 9 a.m. workshops: Ghanian xylophones with Anglea Scharfenberger at the Chapel Stage, Sacred Prayer Drum Chant and Dance with Grandmother Hummingbird at the Pavilion, the Rhythm of Tortilla Making with Francisco-Javier Leonardo Garcia at the Terrapin State and the Hayride Farm Tour with Pete Cashel meeting at the General Store. The 11 a.m. workshops include Africa Songs with Angela Scharfenberger at the Chapel Stage, West African Dane with Windship Boyd at the Pavilion, Cuban Folkloric Drumming with Caleb Leiva at the Terrapin Stage and Youth Drumming with Joshua Strodtham at the Roundhouse. After lunch, the 2 p.m. workshops include Brazilian Drumming Technique with Dann Sherill at the Chapel Stage, Ergonomics and Movement for Drummers with FunknBliss—Thomas and Gabriella at the Pavilion, West African Strings—Ngoni and Kora with Sekouna Conte at the Terrapin Stage and the Healing Power of Drumming with Brenda Cashel at the Roundhouse.Keynote at 5 p.m. with the Brazilian Carnaval Drumming Experience with Dann Sherill at the Chapel Stage. Performances at 7 p.m. by M’Power Rhythm and at 8 p.m. by YELI Ensemble at the Chapel Stage followed by the Epic Drum Circle with everyone at the Pavilion starting at 10 p.m. Tickets are $175 for the weekend including camping. $100 for Saturday. Rhythm-rising.com or terrapinhillfarm.com.
• Broomologie Demonstration with Lawson Whitt at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Whitt will be hand-making brooms on his antique equipment at the Welcome Center. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Goat Yoga at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Saturday, Aug. 10 (Image Submitted).
• Goat Yoga at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class with a little help from Nigerian Dwarf goats. After the hour-long session you’ll enjoy some playtime with your new goat friends and sip on some garden-fresh tea. Bring your own yoga mat, or borrow one from Shakertown. Classes are $30 and happen at 10 a.m. and noon. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Movie: Disney’s “Moana” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). The 2016 animated family film features the voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson. In ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by the demigod Maui reaches Moana’s island, she answers the Ocean’s call to seek out Maui to set things right. Starts 3 p.m. Tickets: $12 each. 859-734-2389 or [email protected] or raggededgetheatre.org.
• Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show at the Harold Davis Ring At Joe Gill Showgrounds (344 Shewmaker Lane). All classes pay money. Entry fees are $7 except for 26, 27 and 28. Starts 4 p.m. Admission: $4 per adult, children under six years old free. Facebook @Pioneer Saddle Club or [email protected] or William at 904-233-0092 or Dawn at 901-679-7608.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Shane White at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Movie: Disney’s “Moana” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). The 2016 animated family film features the voices of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson. Starts 7 p.m. Tickets: $12 each. 859-734-2389 or [email protected] or raggededgetheatre.org.
• Live music by High Five at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Starts 8 p.m. (859) 548-2002 or [email protected] or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @kampkennedymarina.
• Live music by the Carey Band at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Bluegrass Food Truck. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
Sunday, Aug. 11
• Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by 9 a.m. workshops: Sacred Prayer Drum Chant and Dance with Grandmother Hummingbird at the Chapel Stage, Afro-Cuban Dance with Esmilda Navarro at the Pavilion, the Rhythm of Bread Making at the Maan of Habibi Village vendor booth and Youth Drumming with Ed Haggard at the Roundhouse. Workshops at 11:30 a.m. include Musically Rhythmic Breathwork with Thomas Orr Anderson at the Chapel Stage, Gentle Movement and Sound Bath with Gabriella Gaona at the Pavilion, Head a Drum Demo at Shorty Palmer’s vendor booth and the Hayride Farm Tour with Pete Cashel meeting at the General Store. Following lunch, the closing ceremony and drum circle begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Pavilion. Tickets are $175 for the weekend including camping. Rhythm-rising.com or terrapinhillfarm.com.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) Food by Kirks Blue Farm BBQ. 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
• Kids Farmers Market at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). New weekly market with local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items. 4 to 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, market will move to the Stables at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). [email protected] or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Bingo Auction at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Monthly Meeting at Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Artist Damon Farmer, who created the mural on display at the Mercer County Fiscal Court, will speak. Free and open to the public, refreshments served. Starts 7 p.m. harrodsburghistorical.org.
Artist LaChrista Ellis at Pioneer Days (File Image).
Thursday, Aug. 15
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival starts at 5 p.m. Baby Show 6 p.m. Costumed Kids 7:30 p.m. Meet the Titans 8 p.m. Plus yard games, puzzle time, the unveiling of the giant mural and music. Event is free, but ride bracelets are $5. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.
• Karaoke with J.T. at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by the Carey Band at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Friday, Aug. 16
• Special Movement Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Precision Dance leads a fun filled dance/movement themed storytime. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Special Movement Storytime for PreSchoolers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Precision Dance leads a fun filled dance/movement themed storytime. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival opens with shoot off at 5 p.m. Jam/Jelly Taste Off 6 p.m. Live music by Skinny Mulligan 7 p.m. Family Dances 8 p.m. Live music by Rags and Riches 9 p.m. Plus Mercer County Art Council will have rock painting and corn hole, vendors and the Pioneer Village. Event is free, but ride bracelets are $5. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Greg Scharber at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Trivia at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
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