Wednesday, October 26  - Tuesday, November 1


November 10-13  
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Wednesday, October 26

Yoga Classes at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, 306 W Main St. third floor. Click HERE for a complete class schedule. 227-3276.

Lunch specials every day, $7.49 including a drink! at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395

Wine-d Down Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm at Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Info HERE

Open Mic
, $2.75 import and craft beer 8:30-11:30 pm at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair.  875-2559.

Pint Night*  When you buy the featured pint, you get to keep the brewer's pint glass *limited supplies at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. Info: 352-2720.
Thursday, October 27

Farmers Market, 7:00 am-sellout at the Farmers Market Pavillion.  

Yoga Classes, located on the third floor of the McClure Building, 306 W Main St. at the Frankfort Yoga Studio. Click HERE for a complete class schedule. 223-3276.     
  
Ray Peden Book Launch Party and Wine tasting, 4:00-7:00 pm at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. Prime Cut (Book 2) will release later this week. Everyone welcome. More info: visit www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600    

Happy Hour
, 5:00-8:00 pm, Open Jam Session, 7:00-10:00 pm at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. 1/2 price bottles of wine or beer bucket of 6 select beers for $17.95. Info HERE

Book Signing: Ron Rhody , 6:00-7:00 pm at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. The official launch of Frankfort native Ron Rhody's book, Concerning the Matter of the King of Craw. Set in the Roaring Twenties in Kentucky's capital city, the story spins around John Fallis, a handsome, charismatic grocer, gambler, bootlegger, and political boss, and the two boys who fell into his orbit. Rhody will be on hand to read from and discuss his new historical fiction release, with a book signing to follow. Also featured will be Jim Wallace, well known oral historian of Frankfort's Crawfish Bottom. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from Poor Richard's Books. 352-2665 x108.
PSPL at the Movies: All the President's Men ,  6:30 pm. In the Watergate Building, lights go on and four burglars are caught in the act. That night triggered revelations that drive a U.S. President from office. Washington reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein grabbed the story and stayed with it through doubts, denials, and discouragement. Based on the Woodward/Bernstein book by the same name, All the President's Men is their story. Join us to discuss this 1976 classic starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. This free event will be held in the Sower Board Room. Please register online before stopping by the Check Out Desk to pick up your copy of the film. For more information, contact Mark Kinnaird at 352-2665x107 or  mark@pspl.org. Register online at the following link: http://bit.ly/psplallthepresidentsmen

Russ Hatter's annual Murder & Mayhem Tours return every Thursday night in October. "Thrills and chills abound as stories of murder, lynching, rape, racial violence, shoot-outs and stabbings fill the night air of downtown Frankfort," Hatter says. "This is truly a spine-chilling true-life Halloween journey through some of the city's most infamous moments." Tickets are $10 and advance reservations are a must! Reservations call 502-696-0607 or email russh1214@gmail.com Due to the graphic content, tours are only for adults 18 years and over

Kids eat free! with purchase of 2 adult meals at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395

SFNA Candidates Forum 2016 , 7:00-8:30 pm at Frankfort High School, 328 Shelby St. Everyone from across the city and local community is welcome to attend. We are partnering not only with the high school but also with the Tanglewood and Montrose Park neighborhoods to bring City Commission candidates in front of the broadest possible audience.
Trivia, 6:30 pm, at Bourbon on Main, 103 W Main St. 352-2720

Creepy Kentucky Nights, Join the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway, Thursday, Oct. 27- Saturday, Oct. 29, as they celebrate Halloween by throwing a spotlight on the creepiest artifacts in the museum. Open each night from 7:00-8:30 pm bring the family to vote for the museum's creepiest artifact. Admission: $7/adults and $4 for children 6 and older. Info HERE

Our Beloved Ghost Tours
, 7:00-9:00 pm, at Liberty Hall Historic Site, 202 Wilkinson St. Death, mourning and the origins of the Grey Lady. $12 admission with refreshments. Reservations required. 227-2560.
 
DJ Music Night at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.     
Friday, October 28

Blood collections on Fridays, 8:30am - 2:00 pm at the Red Cross building at 318 Washington Street. 223-1795   

OK for CASA Chili Luncheon, 11:00 am-1:30 pm at the VFW on Second St. $5. Eat in, carry out or drive through. 875-0702.

Complimentary Wine Tasting
, 4:00 -7:00 pm at Capital Cellars, 227 W Broadway. More info: visit www.capitalcellars.com or call 502.352.2600 

National Chocolate Day Event , at Rebecca Ruth Candy, 116 E Second St. Think back to your childhood when you saw Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory . Didn't you wish you were Charlie and could eat all the chocolate you wanted to? Now, you can! "Charlie's (Booe) Chocolate Factory", Rebecca Ruth Candy, will be offering 30 lucky participants an opportunity to eat all the chocolate you can with an ALL YOU CAN EAT CHOCOLATE BUFFET, 6:30-7:30 pm to raise money for the Access Soup Kitchen. 223-7475 
Black Cat Chase 5K Fun Run and Walk, 7:00 pm in downtown Frankfort. Hosted by the Frankfort YMCA. Register/info HERE

Creepy Kentucky Nights, Join the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway, Thursday, Oct. 27- Saturday, Oct. 29, as they celebrate Halloween by throwing a spotlight on the creepiest artifacts in the museum. Open each night from 7:00-8:30 pm bring the family to vote for the museum's creepiest artifact. Admission: $7/adults and $4 for children 6 and older. Info HERE

9th Annual Halloween Extravaganza, 8:00 pm-2:00 am at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. A lively evening complete with rocking music, dancing, costumes, and - of course - lasers! The music of Bywater Trio and the Native Invaders will get you out of your seat and jamming in your ridiculously awesome costume. Reserve your seat HERE  

Yellow Dye #5  and Halloween Specials at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Outside grill open! Info: 875-2559. 
Saturday, October 29
 
Farmers Market, 8:00 am-12 noon at the Farmers Market Pavilion.  

All Levels Yoga, 9:45-11:00 a.m. Frankfort Yoga Studio, 306 W Main St, 3rd floor. Info: 227-3276

Costume Party, children of all ages can wear their costumes and enjoy snacks, games and crafts at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. No registration required.

Tea & Sympathy
, 2:00-4:00 pm at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway. Join the Library, staff and other family historians every fifth Saturday for tea time and good old-fashioned conversation around your genealogy issues, hot topics or questions. Even if you can't find a solution to your problem, you'll still get tea and sympathy. FREE event. Pre-registration required. Info: www.history.ky.gov/events

Halloween on the Hilltop, 4:00-8:00 pm at Kentucky State University's Exum Gymnasium. Includes many Halloween activities such as: face painting, bounce houses, trick or treat alley, games, costume contest and much more. 597-6314.  

Creepy Kentucky Nights, Join the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, 100 W Broadway, Thursday, Oct. 27- Saturday, Oct. 29, as they celebrate Halloween by throwing a spotlight on the creepiest artifacts in the museum. Open each night from 7:00-8:30 pm bring the family to vote for the museum's creepiest artifact. Admission: $7/adults and $4 for children 6 and older. Info HERE

Eight Days a Week, The Touring Years , Filmmaker Ron Howard examines the early years of the Beatles, from their club dates in Liverpool, England, to their concert tours in Europe and the rest of the world. 7:30 pm at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. Tickets: $8

DJ Dance Party! Costumes get in free! Hello shots $2. Halloween Hooch, $3. UK vs. Missouri on the big screens, $10 buckets at the Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.
Sunday, October 30
  
Sunday Bloody Fun Day, 1:00-9:00 pm at Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Relax on your Sunday, grab breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with new extended hours, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm. Take the edge off with the Specialty Bloody Mary Bar. Info HERE
Monday, October 31

Happy Halloween! Trick or Treat hours for the City of Frankfort are 6:00-8:00 pm tonight!
 
Yoga Classes at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, 306 W Main St. Third floor. Click HERE
for a complete class schedule. 227-3276.  

Safe Place Trick or Treat, Ghouls and goblins welcome, 6:00-8:00 pm at Rebecca Ruth Candy, 116 E Second St. 223-7475.

Trick or Treat at South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, 224 Steele St. 6:00-8:00 pm. Stop in for Halloween fun. Popcorn, cider and treats for the kids. 227-7175.

Minecraft Monday, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe, 235 W Broadway. Dinner special, designed by Chef Annie. Minecrafters of all ages welcome! Info HERE

Lime margaritas for $2.99 at La Fiesta Grande, 334 St. Clair St. 352-2395. 
 
Server Industry Night. Happy hour all night! Grill now open! 5:00-9:00 pm at Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559.   
Tuesday, November 1
 
Farmers Market, 7:00 am-sellout at the Farmers Market Pavilion.       

Yoga Classes
at the Frankfort Yoga Studio, located on the third floor of the McClure Building, 306 W Main St. 227-3276      
 
Weekly Light Stretching & Meditation , Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm with Mary Nickles at The Light Clinic, 306 W Main St., Suite 609. Simple light stretching and group meditation. Beginners and advanced students welcome. Just show up. If you've never meditated before, come 10 minutes early and Mary will lead you in a simple meditation practice. 330-4233.  

Traveling the World for Birds , Terry Anderson and Kay Harker are avid local birders. Join them as they chronicle their travels to over 22 countries where they have seen over 2,000 species of birds. 6:30 pm at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, 319 Wapping St. No registration necessary. 352-2665.
 
Trivia hosted by Jamey Wiglesworth, 7:00 p.m. at Buddy's Pizza, 212 W Broadway. Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Happy Hour everyday 4:00-7:00 p.m. with $1 off all craft draft beer. Info: 352-2920.

Karaoke
, 9:00 pm - 12:00 am  at The Brick Alley, 325 St. Clair. Info: 875-2559
Upcoming Events

Annual Bazaar and Chili Luncheon, Wednesday, November 2, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at First Christian Church, 316 Ann St. 223-2346.

35th Annual Kentucky Book Fair
, 9:00 am-4:30 pm, Saturday, November 5, at the Frankfort Convention Center. More than 170 local, regional, and national authors in attendance. www.kyhumanities.org

Eight Days a Week, The Touring Years
, Filmmaker Ron Howard examines the early years of the Beatles, from their club dates in Liverpool, England, to their concert tours in Europe and the rest of the world. 7:30 pm, Friday, November 4, at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St.  Tickets: $8

Frankfort's Fishing Reels Frankfort has a very unique place in history as being the town where the bait casting fish-ing reel was perfected and first produced. It was a Frankfort industry for over 100 years. The Capital City Museum, 325 Ann St. is opening an exhibition of a selection of these jewels from a variety of local makers, both from private collections and their own Thursday, November 10. Info: HERE

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band , Thursday, November 10, 7:30 pm at The Grand Theatre, 308 St. Clair St. The Nitty Grtty Dirt Band was one of the pioneers in country-rock, having scored hits with songs such as "Mr. Bojangles" and a groundbreaking album, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Tickets: $60/$50/$40.
Bourbonanza! The Weekend of November 18-19 will feature and ArtWalk and Bourbon Stroll on the evening of Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 will have multiple afternoon and evening offerings. For ArtWalk info, click HERE. For other Bourbon happenings, click HERE.

Miss Capital City Pageant , Saturday, November 19 at Frankfort High School. This is an official Miss America Organization local preliminary and the winner will go on to compete at the Miss Kentucky Pageant. Contestants compete in interview, swimsuit, gown and talent. Tickets: $10/adults, $5/kids. Info HERE
 
Other  

Indoor Yard Sale
, 1st and Third Saturdays of the month. 9:00 am -1:00 pm at The Salvation Army, 531 Barrett Ave (Old NAPA Building off Holmes St) Clothing, furniture, gently used toys and lots more. www.salvationarmykentucky.org/frankfort/
For Residential/Commercial Rentals & property sales ,
check out our website at  www.downtownfrankfort.com/pages/real-estate
          

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