Weekender, Feb. 21
Published 6:47 pm Wednesday, February 20, 2019
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MUSIC
Perryville Jamboree, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturdays at 103 N. Bragg St. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and is served until 7 p.m. Entertainment by Kentucky South with guest performers. Cover is $10. To keep up with guest artists and other events, like Perryville Jamboree on Facebook. Info: (859) 583-9780.
Johnny Holland, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday at Mae Johnson’s White Barn, Waynesburg. Cost is $5. Pool room opens at 7 p.m. Information: (606) 365-3417. Every Saturday, a door prize will be awarded for tickets drawn for a $100 prize.
Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday at Garden Club, Junction City. Cover is $10. Info: (859) 583-1100.
Fredia’s Country Music, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 4221 Dry Ridge Road, Liberty. Cost is $6 at the door. A new band plays every weekend, family-friendly environment. Info: (606) 706-8596
Pickers and grinners open jam session, 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Kentucky Fudge Company, 225 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Bring instrument and sing along with us. For more information, call Tim at (859) 733-0088.
Acoustic jam/amplified jam, 7-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays every month. Jam sessions are being held at the Masonic Lodge at North Fourth and Smith streets. For more information, call John Hughes at (859) 583-4112.
VISUAL ART
Tiny Art Show, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Community Arts Center (CAC), 401 W. Main St., Danville. A fundraiser benefiting the Community Arts Center with hundreds of small artworks for sale for $20 each. No cover charge. Live music, craft beer and wine for sale, and tiny snacks to enjoy while browsing the art.
What Keeps You Up at Night?, through Friday at Aegon Gallery in the Jones Visual Arts Center, South Beatty Avenue on Centre College’s campus. An exhibit by the Society for Photographic Education Multicultural Caucus Portfolio; curated by Tomiko Jones. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
OUT AND ABOUT
Wilderness Trail Distillery First Friday, 6-9 p.m. March 1 at 4095 Lebanon Rd, Danville. Free music by Co
First Friday: 6-9 p.m. March 1. Free music by country musician Coby Langham. Food and cocktails for sale.
Jane’s Authentic Cocktail Society, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Jane Barleycorns, 130 S. Fourth St. A new cocktail featured every week using premium spirits and other ingredients. To view cocktail for week, join Jane’s Authentic Cocktail Society on Facebook. Also, special multi-course dinners offered tonight (Thursday, Feb. 14) and Friday. Reservations necessary. Info: exploretock.com/janebarleycorn, (859) 324-5036.
Lunch with the Arts – Maurice Manning, noon-1 p.m. Wednesday at CAC, Danville. Manning is a Danville native and a nationally-recognized poet. He will read from his poetry that is based in the culture and geography of Central Kentucky. Sign language interpretation will be available for this event. Cost is $5/door, $3 for students.
AUDITIONS
“The Marvelous Wonderettes,” 10 a.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Monday at Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main St., Harrodsburg. A long-running Off-Broadway hit, this “jukebox musical” features plenty of sly, goofy comedy, audience participation, and 30 classic songs from the girl groups of the 50s and 60s. Roles available for four female actors with strong singing voices; ability to harmonize a must. Come prepared to sing two songs. Directed by Chuck Taylor, vocal direction by Natalie Berry Marshall, with performance dates of April 26-28 and May 3-5. Info: raggededgetheatre@gmail.com, (859) 734-2389.
MOVIES
Afternoon movie screening, 1 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 21) at LCPL, Stanford. Join members of our Book Club for an afternoon movie at the library. Light refreshments provided. Summary: Four friends in a book club are inspired to spice things up after reading “Fifty Shades of Grey.” With each of them in a different romantic situation, the women gather inspiration and tips for the bedroom and try new things later in life.
CLASSES/CAMPS
Adult How-To: Make Homemade Bread, 6 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Learn the basics of bread making in this free program. Sponsored by the Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office.
Yoga, noon-1 p.m. every Saturday through February at Wilderness Trail Distillery, Danville. Instructor Macaulay Minton will lead classes, which are free through January. Participants must bring own mats. Info: (859) 402-8707.
Adult Ed/GED, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday at The Presbyterian Church of Danville, 500 W. Main St. Free program offered to help obtain GED. Enrollment in an online GED Prep program is also available at no cost. Info: (606) 922-6819
Real Estate Workshops, a series of free classes, offered 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 21, and 10-noon March 2 at GEC, Lancaster. Includes home buying; how to sell a house; veterans and the disabled; and loans. Limit of 15 per workshop, registration required. Info: deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us.
Insurance Basics, 5-7 p.m. March 7 at GCCE, Lancaster. A free workshop about what affects your insurance rate and what’s not covered on a homeowner’s policy. Registration required. Info: deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools, (859) 792-3018, ext. 1121.
Adult Education/GED Class, 5 p.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. Offered by the Boyle County Adult Ed/GED Program, earn your GED for free, held in Conference Room. Info: (606) 922-6819
Yoga for senior citizens, 10 a.m. Thursdays at A Gathering Place-Danville-Boyle County Senior Citizens Inc., 569 Jean Drive. Led by Beverly Cochran, volunteer instructor. Open to all senior citizens in the area. Info: (859) 236-2070
Munchkin & Me (18months to 3 years), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays at CAC, Danville. Introduce your tiny artist to the arts in this free, drop-in class for toddlers and their caregivers. The program combines art-making with literacy activities. Info: communityartscenter.net
Body Recall, 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at First Christian Church Disciple of Christ, 555 E. Lexington Ave., Danville. Classes help regain strength, mobility and flexibility, aid in everyday living. Fee is $6 a week. Info: Carolyn Walter, (859) 548-8203, 236-4006.
Beginning knitting/crochet groups, Mondays at Garrard County Extension Office (GCEO), 1302 Stanford Road, Lancaster. Beginning knitting will be 10 a.m., crochet at 2 p.m. Beginners or those who want to brush up on their skills may join. Information: (859) 792-3026
Painting, noon-4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at GCAC, Lancaster. Cost is $30 per class, includes all materials. Private classes and painting parties available. Instructed by Bobbie Gayle Lewis. Info: (859) 948-6988
The Paint Bar, 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Arts Council of Mercer County Studio & Gallery (ACMC), 120 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Engaging series catered to anyone interested in creating art. Cost: $28 per class. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com
Open studio, 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday at ACMC, Harrodsburg. The gallery’s newest series. Bring a photo or an idea you would like to paint and an art professional will help you create your masterpiece. Cost: $20, supplies included. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com
Opening Act Studio, at Hometown Kids, 440 W. 4th St., Perryville. Classes taught by Emma Steberl, a Perryville resident with 15 years of theater and performance experience who has trained with top industry professionals in New York City. Limited scholarships will be available. Info: Emma Steberl, (859) 319-6821, or like Opening Act on Facebook
Little Paws Piano and Music Studio, 475 West Main St., Danville. Kindermusik Classes offered for ages 0-5 years, $60 per month includes album of music for each unit (five different units for different age groups, call for unit and schedule); private piano instruction, $20/lesson; group piano, $15/class; guitar by instructor Jeff Hogue, $75/month; percussion by instructor Lucas Hunt, $20/lesson; voice by instructors Grace Sheene and Collette Jones, $20/lesson; trumpet by instructor Michael May, $20/lesson. Info: (859) 319-1066
Creative Kids Series, 10 a.m.-noon last Saturday of each month at ACMC, Harrodsburg. A way for kids of all ages to experience creating art. Cost is $10/class. Info: (859) 613-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com
Painting parties, through GCAC, Lancaster. Reserve a date for a group to have a fun night out creating a painting. Participants will go home with a 16×20 painting. Instructor will travel to a location or may be hosted at our Arts Center. All materials included. Info: (859) 948-6988
Violin, piano, ukulele and voice instruction by Amanda Sivers. Info: (859) 319-3806, amandasivers.com
Piano and voice instruction, en Inglés o Español by Richard Ferreira, Danville. Info: (859) 329-7814
Violin instruction by Phil DeHaan, at CAC, Danville. Info: (859) 509-4293
Voice instruction by Shauntina Phillips, at CAC, Danville. Info: shauniphillips@gmail.com, (859) 209-1265
Piano instruction by Mary DeHaan, at CAC, Danville. Info: (502) 625-6430
Guitar instruction by Jeff Cain, at CAC, Danville. Info: jcain807@hotmail.com, (606) 669-3040
CLUBS
Open Coding Club, 4 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Learn to code at the Library at this self-paced class. No experience required. Email danville.code@gmail.com to register. For all students in grades 6-12.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons Club, 4:30 p.m. Sunday at BCPL, Danville. Come play this popular role-playing game in a social group setting. Food, refreshments, and gaming supplies provided. No experience is necessary. Registration is required. For ages 19+.
Middle School Book Club, 4:30 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. This month we are reading The Stars Beneath Our Feet by David Barclay Moore. Register to pick up a free book at the library. For ages 11-13.
Kids Book Club, 4 p.m. Tuesday at BCPL, Danville. In this 4-week book series, children will read and discuss books from Geronimo Stilton and Magic Tree House book series. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. For ages 6-8. (BCPL Storytime Room)
Teen Book Club, 4 p.m. Tuesday at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be reading Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds. The discussion will be led by J.H. Atkins and Heather Henson. Pick up a free copy of the book at the circulation desk. For ages 13-18.
LEGO Club, 4 p.m. March 1 at BCPL, Danville. Build your own unique creation. All youth ages are welcome.
Minecraft Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at LCPL, Stanford. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513
Lego Club, second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Lincoln County Public Library (LCPL), 201 Lancaster St., Stanford, Stanford.
Art Club, noon-3 p.m. last Tuesday of every month at GCAC, Lancaster. Open to everyone in all mediums. Come have fun and work on your own project while being inspired with fellow artists; bring a snack to share. Free. Info: www.garrardarts.com, (859) 948-6988
Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. second Wednesday of each month at GCPL, 101 Lexington St., Lancaster. Stop by the library to pick book up at circulation desk. Info: (859) 792-3424
Happy Scrappers Scrapbook Club, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. third Saturday of the month in Community Room 2 at LCPL, Stanford. New participants are welcome.
Wilderness Road Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at American Legion Post 46, 45 Spears Lane, Danville. Info: wrarc.com
AND MORE ….
Third Thursday Morning Book Discussion, 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 21) at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be discussing “Seabiscuit” by Laura Hillenbrand. Books are available at the circulation desk.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion, 4 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 21) at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be discussing “The Postmistress” by Sarah Blake. Books are available at the circulation desk.
Build LEGO Hogwarts Castle, 4:30-7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 21) at BCPL, Danville. Help build the new LEGO Hogwarts Castle set, which contains over 6,000 pieces. Additional building times will be offered throughout the month. Call the library for more details. For ages 9-18.
ASL Conversation Group, 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Feb. 21) at BCPL, Danville. Practice using American Sign Language in casual conversation at this “Community Requested-Community Led” group. All levels are welcome.
United Way Tax Preparation Assistance, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at BCPL, Danville. Available by appointment only; call 211, text KYTAX to 898-211, or visit uwbg.org/CKEEP for more information or to schedule your appointment.
Community Book Discussion, 2 p.m. Saturday at BCPL, Danville. An all-ages discussion on “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds will focus on the fast-paced novel about teenage gun violence. Moderated by J.H. Atkins and John Kinkade; copies of book available at circulation desk.
Tween Dungeons & Dragons, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Come play this popular role-playing game in a social group setting. Food, refreshments, and gaming supplies provided. No experience is necessary. Registration is required. For ages 10-13.
Crafters Who Care, 6 p.m. Mondays. Knit and crochet hats and scarves for those in need. No experience necessary.
Adult Storytime, 9 a.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. A weekly social hour and book club for individuals with and without disabilities to utilize the library and pursue common interests together.
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday at BCPL, Danville. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services are available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older. Serves individuals on a walk-in, first come / first serve basis. Must bring last year’s tax return, photo ID, and social security card.
Zentangle and adult coloring, 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at LCPL, Stanford. Create new Zentangle projects or relax with adult coloring. Registration required.
Ceramic Creations by Jaque, 535 S. Fourth St., Danville. A paint-your-own pottery studio, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 and up. Info: (859) 236-7288
McDowell House Museum and Apothecary Shop, 125 S. Second St., Danville. A National Historic Landmark offering tours through Dr. Ephraim McDowell’s home. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The Gift Shop at Constitution Square, 134 S. Second St., Danville, sells Kentucky-made items. Info: (859) 236-2804 for museum; 236-2803 for gift shop.
Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, inside of CAC, Danville. Private rentals begin at $40, plus the cost of bisque for a two-hour event. Info: (859) 236-4054, communityartscenter.net
The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr., Danville. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Cost is $7/adults, $5/children 2-12. Info: (859) 583-8000, thedollhousemuseum.com.
Boyle County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, for children 18 months to 2 years old; Preschool, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, for children 3-5; Homeschool, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Garrard County Public Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. No storytime if special programs held at same time. Info: (859) 792-3424
Lincoln County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler Tales, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Preschool, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Info: lcplinfo.org., (606) 365-7513. Family Story Hour, 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at LCPL, Stanford. Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend.