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Upcoming from Berea Tourism
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2018 Festival of Learnshops
Grow Your Creative Side!
Join outstanding professional artists and master craftspeople to experience practically any art form you can imagine. Select among workshops that last from two hours to four days to pursue your interest in sustainable living, media arts, collage, painting, Appalachian crafts, fiber arts, jewelry, glass, storytelling, literary arts, theatre, music, multimedia sculpture, woodworking, or professional learning for educators. Whatever your interest is, the Berea Festival of Learnshops has something for you. Many of the Learnshops are family friendly so bring your kids or grandkids, enroll them in the youth friendly offerings or you can both join an intergenerational Learnshop and create together.
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We had so many beautiful pictures taken in May, and we cannot wait to share them with you! Be sure to follow us on social media and post your photos of Berea!
Each month we will select photos of Berea posted by our wonderful visitors and citizens to be featured in our newsletter! In order to be selected, share your favorite Berea experience and use #VisitBerea, #BereaProud, #OurBerea, or #BereaKy.
We can't wait to see your photos!
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Below are this month's #BereaKy photo selections. We had many great submissions over the past month, and you too could be featured in next month's newsletter. (Click on the photo to see the original source.)
@mikebowlingphotography enjoyed a peaceful day on the water.
@mattarvin caught the natural beauty of Anglin Falls.
@meadow.house.studio discovered Lady Slippers on a walk through the woods.
@pioneerspirit found handcrafted treasure at the Berea Makers Market.
@berea_college_crafts shared their history with one of their signature brooms.
@leafinglove brought nature art to fellow hikers at The Pinnacles! |
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Blast from the Past Car Show
Russel Acton Folk Center Grounds
212 W Jefferson
Enjoy classic cars, streets rods, and more! Music by DJ Charlie Napier. All proceeds benefit Berea Volunteer Fire Department
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19th Annual L&N Day
June 2
Berea Welcome Center
3 Artist Circle
Established as a way to honor the historic 1917 L&N Depot (the only brick station still standing between Cincinnati and Knoxville), this event has become a day for train lovers of all ages!
Watch working model trains, browse through memorabilia, pick up a memento and join in storytelling of days gone by. Stand within feet of the track as trains go whizzing by!
Bring the whole family! Take a tour of the Depot, pick up a commemorative ticket and much more!
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Whimsical Wooden Birdhouse Kid's Workshop
June 2
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
This is a workshop for kids ages 4 to 12!! $5 fee covers the cost of the materials and each child will be decorating a wooden birdhouse using paints and gems to create a whimsical home for the birds in your yard.
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Yin, Hot Stones, and Massage
June 2 & 3
Body, Mind, & Sol Studio
105 Jackson St.
Join Susan and Christy and experience 2 hours of Yin Yoga poses. Poses that release the deep connective tissue that, as we age, become chronically shortened, tight, and knotted. Participants will alternate the poses with hands-on massage and hot stones placed strategically to help open the chakras and encourage the healthy flow of energy throughout the body.
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12 Steps to Gallery Representation
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
This is a workshop for area artists who want to learn more about getting gallery representation locally, regionally, nationally, or internationally. Participants will explore creating an artist mission statement, a current CV of activity and experiences, and mastering a digital portfolio. Space is limited and reservations are required. Jeffrey Carpenter, the Art Accelerator Program Manager has been promoting the Visual and Performing Arts for over 25 years and will be conducting this workshop.
For more information or to sign up, call 859-756-3920.
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US 25 Yard Sale
Various Locations along US 25
Come and explore the 7th Annual US 25 Yard Sale! Coming in as the nation's 10th largest yardsale event, the route runs from Claxton, Tennessee to Richwood, Kentucky. It's a great way to explore Kentucky and find some unique treasures!
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The Owl and The Pussy Cat at the Berea Arena Theater
Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Rd.
Join the Berea Arena Theater for their production of this hilarious comedy when two romantic opposites attract.
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Mini Journal Making Workshop for Kids (ages 6+)
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
Sara at the 123 Gallery will lead a kids workshop on how to make your own mini journal! This class is for 6 year olds and up and will be held from 10 am to noon and another session from 2 to 4 pm. Space for each class is limited to 7. Cost is $5 per student.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 859-756-3920.
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PlayThink Movement & Art Festival 2018
HomeGrown HideAways
500 Floyd Branch Rd.
PlayThink is a community. PlayThink is an adventure. PlayThink is for EVERYONE!
PlayThink Movement & Arts Festival is a community centered around movement, adventure, inspiration, and mindful living. Whatever your flow may be, there is a home for it at PlayThink! Our festival provides a unique transformational experience through a plethora of activities, workshops, music and so much more, all set in the natural splendor of our favorite Kentucky holler.
PlayThink is a family festival and unconditionally welcomes all ages. It is a place for friends and families to discover together, have fun together, and create memories to last a lifetime. PlayThink is a celebration of art, sustainability, music, performance, movement, and life itself; full of unique opportunities for exploration, discovery, relaxation and connection.
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Origami Workshop for Kids (ages 10+)
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
Join the fellows at the 123 Gallery for a kids workshop on how to do origami! This class is for 10-year-olds and older please. Using traditional origami folding techniques, you will be able to learn basic shapes and designs. Classes are limited to 10 kids and will have sessions from 11 am -12 noon, 1 pm to 2 pm, and 3 to 4 pm. Cost is $5 per student.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 859-756-3920.
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Mitch Barrett Benefit Concert
Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Rd.
Enjoy great music by Mitch Barrett, Melody Youngblood, Owen Reynolds, and Special Guest, Hasan Davis at this concert benefitting Art Behind Bars.
Suggested Donation: $20 or pay what you can! Art Behind Bars provides hands-on arts experiences for women in county detention centers to allow them to re-envision their lives and emerge transformed.
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Special Guided Hike at the Pinnacles
The Pinnacles
2047 Big Hill Rd.
Hike the Pinnacles with an experienced Berea College Forester! Meet at the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center and go for a hike with forester Clint Patterson. Enjoy a Sack lunch from the Berea College Farm Store and receive a t-shirt from the Berea College Visitor Center and Shoppe!
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Documentary Dialogues
Berea College Forestry Outreach Center
2047 Big Hill Rd.
Join the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center for a documentary film screening followed by discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information call 859-756-6094 or go to forestryoutreach.berea.edu.
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Still Life Painting Workshop with Dwan Finney (ages 13+)
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
Dwan at the 123 Gallery will lead this youth workshop on how to paint a still life scene! This workshop is for beginners who want to try their hand at still life painting. It is geared for kids 13 and up!! Supplies are included. Painting in acrylics. Space is limited to 6 students. Cost is $10 per student.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 859-756-3920.
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Make and Take Elf- Intermediate Level Class
Broadway Center
204 N Broadway
Join renowned character doll creator Lindy Evans in this workshop series where you'll build and take home your own Elf! Most supplies will be provided, and a complete supply list will be shared upon registration. Participants MUST have previously taken the Make and Take Santa Class to register for this workshop. Cost is $500 and a $100 deposit is required at the time of registration.
For more information or to register, call 859-582-2065 or email [email protected].
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How to Make Pinch Pots Workshop for Kids (ages 4+)
June 30
123 Gallery
633 Chestnut St.
Learn to make pinch pots with Stephanie at the 123 Gallery in this youth workshop!
This class is for 4-year-olds and up and the kids will learn pinch pot making techniques with air drying clay. Space is limited to 12 kids per session time and sessions will run 10-11 am, 2-3 pm, and 4-5 pm. Cost is $5 per student.
For more information or to reserve a space, call 859-756-3920.
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Visual Arts Academy- Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen
Artists from all levels are invited to attend the Visual Arts Academy from the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen.
From painting to bead work, everyone is sure to find something they will enjoy.
These events are updated monthly, and can be found by visiting
kyguild.org. For more information call 859-986-3192.
Come on out with family and friends for your next art adventure!
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Individual Artist Workshops
Work with the artists to create your own beautiful
pieces!
Events from Fiber Frenzy:
-Knitted Knockers, June 5, 19
-So Simple Scarf/Shawlette, June 5, 16
-Spinning Day, June 9
-Knitted Gnomes, June 12, 30
-Needle Felting Camp, Every Thursday
-Sock Club, Every Friday
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Events from Weston Glass Studio:
-Glass Blowing Classes, June 9, 16, 23
Join local artisans to create your own handblown glass projects. Choices include ornaments, vases, glasses, and paperweights. Each person will get to make two items. $74 per person.
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Art Exhibits and Demonstrations
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Kentucky Artisan Center Exhibits and Demonstrations
9am-6pm Daily
200 Artisan Way
Juxtaposition by Ray Papka
(Through October 31, 2018)
This exhibit features mixed media artist Ray Papka whose works combine assemblage, encaustic painting, use of books as substrates and a wide array of intricate embellishments. Papka generates layers of information and mystery from his observations, events and the influence of science in his life.
With degrees in zoology, chemistry, anatomy and neuroscience,Papka brings the discipline of science and his ability to hone in on a subject directly to his artwork. Beginning with an idea, he selects objects from his vast collection and builds upon this idea with objects, layers of wax, pigment and imagery.
Papka's background, travels and experiences have been wide and varied. He has taught at numerous universities in the U.S. including 10 years at the University of Kentucky, as well as Universities in Denmark and Hungary.
Papka's intellectual process influences how he creates his artwork.
"He is a deep thinker," states journalist Austyn Gaffney, "and he works through his own thoughts, memories, hopes and fears when he creates his pieces."
Papka states, "From my early childhood I have been fascinated with books and unusual objects. My love of books influenced my decision to recycle them in an altered form and I continually utilize themes involving text."
Show & Tell: Demonstrating 15 Years
(Through July 21, 2018)
The Kentucky Artisan Center celebrates 15 years in 2018, and this exhibit recognizes the contributions of over 30 artists who have shared their talent through demonstrations. The Center's Artist Demonstration Program brings the creative process to life for visitors each Saturday as artists share their skill, talent and knowledge with visitors. Exhibiting artists in this exhibit have all demonstrated at the Center for eight or more years.
The Kentucky Artisan Center has created this exhibit to acknowledge the generous, educational efforts of these talented artists during this 15th Anniversary year.
Saturday Tours and Demonstrations
June 2
- Whitney Withington, of Big Hill, will demonstrate how she makes handmade books. Withington joins recycled wood, decorative handmade papers, waxed linen threads and hand-torn archival pages with Coptic stitch binding. Her journals are one-of-a-kind books that offer creative space for people's drawings and stories.
June 9- S
tudio potter John Martin, of Berea, will demonstrate pottery on the wheel. Martin's pottery forms are voluminous and the layered glazes create visual depth and rich colors. Come watch as Martin throws clay on the potter's wheel to create beautiful clay forms.
Martin states," I love the ancient process of pottery making, a process that creates a rich surface of atmospheric markings of fire."
June 16-
Three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques.
June 23-
Berea artist, Robert Berger, will demonstrate his many watercolor techniques.
Berger, who has a studio/gallery on Chestnut St. in Berea, enjoys painting trains and subjects with a history. He often depicts buildings and sometimes paints the galaxy as seen through telescopes.
June 30-
Artist Al Wentzel, of Crab Orchard, will demonstrate his leather working techniques. Wentzel creates leather wallets and belts, often tooling designs into them and braiding them together with thin strips of leather. A new artist to the Center, this is Wentzel's first time demonstrating.
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Berea Arts Council Exhibits
139 N Broadway #B
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
(Through June 30, 2018)
The creative exhibit "Put a Bird on It" is now open. The work will include content or forms of birds in, on, or implied in the composition. The works will span the spectrum of media.
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See the Art...Meet the Artisan
Presented by the Berea Arts Council
Madison County Public Library
319 Chestnut St.
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Judy Ridings
The May installation in the "See the Art...Meet the Artisan" showcases the work of Judy Ridings. Her work will be on display at the Madison County Public Library Berea during June. Judy will give a presentation at the library on Sunday, June 24th at 2:00 pm.
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Jammin' on the Porch
Thursdays 7pm-9pm
Winter Location: Russel Acton Folk Center
212 Jefferson Street
A family friendly jam session held by father-daughter duo Donna and Lewis Lamb. It's a truly unique Berea event!
Call (800)
598-5263 for more information.
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Madison Dulcimers
Berea Welcome Center
3 Artist Circle
Join the Madison Dulcimer group starting June 19th as they play and promote the dulcimer,
the only musical instrument fully developed in the US. Guaranteed fun and friendship. There is no pressure to perform and the atmosphere is very casual. You do need a playable mountain dulcimer (there are a few loaners available) and there is no charge for the instruction.
Call (800)
598-5263 for more information.
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Berea Family Dance
3rd Thursday
June 21
Happiness Hills Farm & Retreat Center
8682 Battlefield Memorial Highway
A brand new dance series in Berea! Berea Family Dances are a place for kids and their parents to learn the basics of folk dancing in a fun and welcoming environment. No experience necessary! Cost is $5 per family.
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Contra Dance
4th Saturday
June 23 7:30pm-11pm
Caller: Kathy Anderson, Band: Keltricity
$8 regular price, $5 students & seniors (65+)
212 Jefferson St. (Russel Acton Folk Center)
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Saturday's dance starts with a beginners session, from 7:30pm-8pm that will teach you everything you need to know, then dance the night away to foot-stomping live music, and a rotating cast of experienced callers. Bring a snack for the break if you're so inclined - your fellow dancers will appreciate it!
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Tuesdays 4pm-7pm
Spring/Summer location:
416 Chestnut St.
Want some delicious local foods during your visit to Berea? Don't miss Berea's local farmers market.
Providing favorites like fresh salad greens, kale, root vegetables, baked goods and locally harvested canned goods.
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Guided Hikes
The Forestry Outreach Center will be hosting led hikes on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Weather permitting, a Forestry Outreach Center volunteer or staff member will lead educational hikes on varying trails in the BC Forest.
Note: If you're interested in leading one of these educational hikes, please contact Wendy Warren at
[email protected]
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For more information, call 859-756-6094 or go to forestryoutreach.berea.edu. |
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Kentucky Trail Town
Now is the perfect time to go outside and see Kentucky's natural beauty! And don't forget, June 2nd is National Trails Day! So come visit Berea and experience our outdoor attractions!
Maps to hike or bike some of Berea's awesome trails are located in the Welcome Center at 3 Artist Circle off of N. Broadway and on our website at www.visitberea.com/recreation-nature.
Enjoy scenic views at the Pinnacles and Anglin Falls, take a nice stroll or bike ride along one of our lovely shared use paths through town, or launch your kayak at Owsley Fork Reservoir. Your experience is waiting for you!
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4th of July Spectacular
July 4
Location TBA
Our 4th of July Spectacular is a wonderful event with food, live music, and kid's activities. Once it is dark, we end the evening with a fantastic firework display to celebrate our nation's independence!
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Levitt AMP Music Series 2018
Fridays, July 6 - September 7
Artist Circle
Artisan Village
Join us on Friday nights in July - September 2018 from 7-10pm for a family-friendly community block party! Featuring national, regional, and local live music and performance art, handmade arts and crafts vendors, Kentucky Proud local foods, performance art, children's activities, and a family fun atmosphere.
Presented by the Berea Arts Council, First Friday Berea, Berea Tourism & Berea College Entrepreneurship for the Public Good, including sponsorships from MACED and Mountain Tech Media.
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Family Dance Camp
July 16-20
Happiness Hills Farm & Retreat Center
8682 Battlefield Memorial Highway
Intergenerational fun for the whole family! Learn basic to intermediate folk dances for all ages, with internationally known instructors, Chrissy Davis-Camp and Jennifer Rose, at a beautiful location in the Kentucky hills. The day camp is limited to 50 participants, ages 9 to adult. Tuesday and Friday evening activities are open to all ages.
For more information or to register,
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Berea Craft Festival
July 13-15
Indian Fort Theater
2047 Big Hill Rd.
Amazing art, incredible food, wandering musicians, dancers, artisan demonstrations and so much more. For 37 years Berea Craft Festival has brought the best and brightest from all over and packed them into the gorgeous Appalachian hills of The Pinnacles in Berea. A great event for the whole family, and f
riendly dogs on a leash are always welcome!
For more information, special arrangements or assistance, contact Berea Tourism by calling 800-598-5263 or by going to
visitberea.com.
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Swing For A Cure
July 28-29
Swing For A Cure is a baseball and softball tournament that will help raise money for the American Cancer Society and the Matt Ross Fund so that all may play.
Join the community for this great event and support cancer research.
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Berea Parks and Recreation Newsletter
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As always, thank you for following us! We look forward to seeing you here in Berea!
You can find even more information on our website at www.visitberea.com.
If you have any comments or suggestions, be sure to send them to [email protected].
Aja Croteau
800-598-5263
www.visitberea.com |
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