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EARLY BIRDS…Tune in weekday mornings to station 1490 am. from 7:00-9:00 for “Frankfort Today” the new talk radio show hosted by Stacey Brothwell; catch my segments every Thursday morning as I feature the fun things happening downtown!

Also, newly updated office/retail space for rent on Main Street, call Caroline at the Milam House 226-6464
THURSDAY,
May 15

40% off on all merchandise through the end of May at the Irish Sea Celtic Shop, 333 W. Broadway Info: 223-9946

Chamber night at Capital Cellars”a free wine tasting open to the public featuring great California wines and offering a wine and cheese plate special from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 227 W. Broadway. Info: 352-2600

Iyengar style yoga with Bob Patrick, Thursday’s 6:30-7:45 p.m. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, Main and St. Clair, 3rd floor of McClure Bldg. Info: 229-3778

THE SHINING at the Cascades Lounge (Capital Plaza Hotel) starting at 6:30 p.m. Info: 227-5100

Open mike with Eddie Barber at the Brick Alley 325 St. Clair St., starting at 9:00 p.m. Info: 875-2559

Ladies night at The Dragon, 103 West Main St.,starting at 9:00 p.m .drink specials. Info: 875-9300
FRIDAY,
May 16


THE RAY BYRD TRIO at 6:30 on the patio at Gibby’s, 212 W. Broadway St. (music inside if raining) Info: 223-4429
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Free wine tasting featuring new wines by Elk Creek at Capital Cellars from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 227 W. Broadway Info: 352-2600

BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS playing a blend of blues and folk music, starting at 7:00 p.m.at the Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 W. Broadway St. Info: 875-3009

DOG HOUSE at The Dragon, 103 West Main St., starting at 9:00 p.m. Info: 875-9300

STRIP DISTRICT and NONFILTERS at the Brick Alley 325 St. Clair St., starting at 9:00 p.m. Info: 875-2559

SATURDAY,
May 17

Delicious breakfast specials at Rick’s White Light Diner, 114 Bridge St. Info: 330-4262

Historic Homes and Garden Tour “Living in History” begins on Saturday, May 17 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and includes May Market on the grounds of Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House with vendors, speakers and boxed lunches available for $10. More home and garden tours on Sunday, May 18 1:00-5:00 p.m., Advance tickets $13, $15 day of event. Info: Jean Henry 888-516-5101

“Armed Forces Day’ FREE concert on Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History. The 42-member 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky Army National Guard will play a wide array of patriotic and contemporary music. Admission to the museum will be free that day in honor of Armed Forces Day and International Museum Day. Info Greg Stepp 607-5331

“Horsing Around” at the KHS History Zone, Every Saturday in May, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Race to KHS for a whirlwind hobbyhorse race and take your place in the winner’s circle. Learn about famous racehorses and explore different horse breeds. FREE, for children ages 5-10 and their families. Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W. Broadway, Info: Annette 564-1792 X4461

SALOONATIC at the Brick Alley 325 St. Clair St., starting at 9:00 p.m. 325 St. Clair St. Info: 875-2559

DJ NATE at The Dragon, 103 West Main St., starting at 9:00 p.m. Info: 875-9300

SUNDAY,
May 18


Sunday Brunch at The Terrace, Capital Plaza Hotel, 405 Wilkinson Blvd, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Info: 227-5100

“Jazz Worship” featuring musicians Dave Shelton, Robert Griffen and Matt Davidson; refreshments, conversation and music followed by a service. Sundays 6:00-6:45 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, in the Wesley Center, 211 Washington Street, Info 227-7430
NEXT WEEK MITCH BARRETT featured on Wednesday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. $5 cover at the Kentucky Coffeetree Café, 235 W. Broadway St. Info:875-3009
UPCOMING:

Leadingham Prose Poetry Reading Saturday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension. Presented by the Frankfort Arts Foundation. Info: Patricia 875-4ART, faf@dcr.net or www.frankfortarts.org

Kentucky Historical Society Exhibition Opening
, “Magic in the Weaving: The Churchill Weavers Collection Revealed” on Saturday, May 10- September 6, at the History Center, 100 W. Broadway. This exhibition tells the story of this signature acquisition. Come and see how the Kentucky Historical curators and archivists are preserving this collection for future generations.
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