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Comedy: Erik Griffin
Fans of the hit Comedy Central series “Workaholics” instantly recognize Erik Griffin as the show’s iconic series regular Montez. Most recently, his debut comedy album, Technical Foul: Volume One, was released and his Comedy Central Presents Half-Hour Stand-Up Special premiered this year. Erik is a first generation American-born comedian/actor who made the decision in 2003 […]
Find out more »Festival Of The Bluegrass
The Festival of the Bluegrass is the oldest Bluegrass festival in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. This 4-day event provides Bluegrass music performances as well as kids camps and activities for all ages. The festival will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground, and campsites are available for the event.
Find out more »PlayThink Movement & Flow Arts Festival 2014
"yoga ~ poi ~ hoops ~ staff ~ kirtan ~ art capoeira ~ aerials ~ qi gong ~ nia ~ beatboxing drums ~ dance ~ meditation ~ sacred geometry fire dancing ~ stilt walking ~ circus balancing PlayThink is a celebration of Art, Sustainability, Music, Performance, FLOW, and Life itself. The PlayThink Movement is an […]
Find out more »Harry Dean Stanton Fest
Beginning in February of 2011, the city of Lexington, Kentucky has proudly hosted a festival in honor of Kentucky born actor Harry Dean Stanton. Begun in an effort to both celebrate the diverse film work of this legendary cinematic icon and remind the community of his Lexington roots, the annual festival utilizes various venues throughout […]
Find out more »It’s a Grand Night for Singing, UK Singletary Center
Presented by UK Opera Theatre. This musical extravaganza is hailed as the official start to the summer music season in Lexington. Dates: June 13-15 & 20-22, 2014 Time: 7:30pm (on June 13, 14, 20 & 21); 2:00pm (on June 15 & 22) Venue: Singletary Center for the Arts
Find out more »Beer Cheese Festival
Winchester hosts the 6th annual Beer Cheese Festival Downtown during the second weekend in June. "Last year an estimated 12,000 people packed the streets of Downtown to sample Beer Cheese, listen to live music, eat great food, and shop from the vendors! This year you can expect even more! Join us as we transform Main […]
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Bourbon Derby Half Marathon
The inaugural Bourbon Derby Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. in Paris, Kentucky. This event will feature three race distances: Half Marathon, 10 miles and 4 miles. All three races will run through at least one Paris, Kentucky horse farm.
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KIDS: Despicable Me 2, Kentucky Theater
Despicable Me 2 will have a showing at Lexington's newly renovated Kentucky Theater on June 14 at 10 am. "Doors will open at 9 a.m., with children’s activities until the movie starts at 10 a.m.. Prizes will be offered. The film is sponsored by Lexington’s Family Care Center as part of its 25th anniversary year […]
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Wild Hearts Fun Run Superhero 5K and Kids 1K, Keeneland
It’s not just a fun run 5K... its a SUPERHERO 5K!! Perfect for families or comic-con lovers! We invite you to run or walk with us! Every penny EVERY step benefits Kentucky children and their families affected by congenital heart defects. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Keeneland
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Little Explorers Nature Walk, Raven Run
Bring your children ages3–7 years to Raven Run for this special children’s program. Activities include a short nature hike and art project with all supplies provided.
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Lexington Poetry Month: Brunch on Mars
The Kentucky Women Writers Conference celebrates Lexington Poetry Month: Join Tasha Cotter and Iris Law, poets and board members of Kentucky Women Writers Conference, for a discussion of our keynote speaker, Tracy K. Smith, Pulitzer Prize winner in poetry for Life on Mars. Smith will give a free public reading in Lexington on Sept. 12, […]
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Books: Jack DuArte, Joseph-Beth
Local author Jack DuArte will sign his book The White Mouse at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on Saturday, June 14 at 1 pm.
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Books: Kerry Boudreaux, The Morris Book Shop
Lexington author Kerry Bourdreaux will be at The Morris Book Shop to sign "PRISM: Seeing the World Through the Hearts of People with Special Needs" on June 14 at 2 pm.
Find out more »Harry Dean Stanton Film Festival: CHRISTINE
"This 1983 classic based on the novel by Stephen King is the first of two John Carpenter films that we will be showing on Saturday. Like Harry Dean, Carpenter also spent his formative years in Kentucky and attended college here."
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Downtown Poker Stroll, Cheapside Park
Join us for the Downtown Poker Stroll, similar to Poker Run, on foot instead of a Motorcycle/Boat.(Same rules apply) Low risk, high reward fun - with no experience re-quired! No buy ins, bluffing, or even knowing how to play! 1-5 place get Cash and other prizes! 6 pm - 11 pm. Cheapside Park 5/3 Pavilion.
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