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Made from the Heart: Holiday Crafts and Events Berea 2017
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As we transition out of fall, the colorful leaves around town are being replaced with lights and wonderful holiday decorations. Come and visit Berea to start your gift shopping and get in the holiday spirit with our exciting and festive events.
December brings with it more wonderful events, concerts, exhibits, demonstrations, and chances to enjoy our picturesque Kentucky town. Come experience all this and more
with us, and make memories that will last a lifetime!
Hope to see you soon,
Berea Tourism
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Upcoming from Berea Tourism
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#HOWBerea
The HOW program gives visitors a chance to learn even more from master craftspeople and artists such as glass blowing, jewelry making, sculpting, fiber arts, stained glass, and many more. Our next HOW program is coming up in February 2018!
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We had so many beautiful pictures taken in November, 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.)
@countryoceangirl captured the sudden beauty of fallen autumn leaves at the Pinnacles.
@mikebowlingphotography watched the sunrise at Owsley Fork Reservoir.
Victoria Wheeler caught the vivid red sky over Berea one early November morning.
@thisisberea found blue skies above Berea.
@benchildersphotography witnessed an amazing view from Pilot Knob.
Peggy Coyne shared with us the iconic beauty at Boone Tavern.
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Make It, Take It, Give It
November 24th - December 17th
Weekends only (Friday-Sunday)
Multiple Locations
Whether your interest is painting, jewelry making, or forging, the Berea Make It, Take It, Give It, has something for you. Select workshops that last from two to twelve hours. Pursue your interest in fiber arts, woodworking, gourd art, stained glass, sustainability or professional learning for educators. You can even make your very own fireplace broom or build a snowman cake! Many workshops are youth friendly, so make sure to enroll your kids or grand-kids in the youth offerings, or register with them and create together. Share with your friends, give as gifts to your family and treat yourself to another great experience in Berea!
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A Christmas Carol at Berea Arena Theater
November 30th- December 3rd
1835 Big Hill Rd.
Join us for our annual production of "A Christmas Carol".
Thursday-Saturday at 8pm
Sunday at 2pm
$8-adults, $5-student/child.
Call 859-986-9039 for reservations.
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Christmas at Churchill's
December 1st-3rd
Churchill Weaver's
100 Churchill Ct.
Get into the Christmas spirit and join us for our first annual open house. Guests will be able to view our historic building, a local landmark and a member of the National Registry of Historic Places. While taking a tour, take time to do some Christmas shopping on site! Christmas decor will be available for purchase (cash only) and refreshments will be available. Stop by on Saturday with the kids to meet Santa!
For more details email info@thechurchillco.com.
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Breakfast with Santa
December 2nd
Historic Boone Tavern
100 N. Main St
Bring your little ones to Historic Boone Tavern to have their picture taken with Santa and enjoy a yummy made from scratch breakfast
buffet for just $15 per person!
Saturday December 2nd 8am-10am.
Reservations required. Please call the front desk and they will happily make your reservation today! 859-985-3700.
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Tater Knob 38th Annual Holiday Show
December 2nd-3rd
Tater Knob Pottery & Farm
260 Wolf Gap Rd.
Join us this year for our 38th Annual Holiday Show! We will have multiple guest artists and lots of delicious flavors for you to experience!
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HANDS Holiday Shopping Vendor & Craft Fair
December 2nd
Fahe
319 Oak St.
Shop Local and get your holiday shopping done with our great selection of Local Direct Sellers and Crafts People.
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Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner Show
December 2nd & December 15th
Historic Boone Tavern
100 N. Main St
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. No, wait!! There was one. Someone tired, or angry, or perhaps even sad. Someone motivated enough to poison or stab. On tippy-toe and in secret revenge will be made, can you guess who did it and with a fun reward be paid? The Nutcracker...what a fun Christmas ballet! But what happens when the cast is torn apart at the seams by jealousy and ambition? One dancer may pay far too high a price for the attention of center stage. This ballet company may not have the grace of Joffrey or the American ballet but they certainly have the attitude! For a night of laugh out loud dance & antics mixed in with a little murder join the cast of "Death dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies"!
Enjoy a funny Holiday themed murder mystery show with a three course dinner.
Saturday, December 2nd: Doors open at 7:45pm, Dinner and Show begins at 8pm.
Friday, December 15th: Doors open at 6:45pm, Dinner and Show begins at 7pm.
$49 per person all inclusive
Please call the Front Desk and make your reservations today! 859-985-3700
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24th Annual Danish American Christmas Celebration
December 3rd
Russel Acton Folk Center
212 W. Jefferson St.
Santa's workshops, Christmas carols, storytelling,
live music, Santa Lucia processional, live candles on the Christmas tree, Ris a la Mande, and refreshments.
The Folk Circle Association of Berea has sponsored this wonderful and kid friendly event for 24 years. It is free to the public, but donations and snacks are welcome.
For more information go to
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Sinatra and Elvis Christmas Show
December 8th
Historic Boone Tavern
100 N. Main St.
Boone Tavern Hotel presents "Christmas with Sinatra and The King"
Enjoy a four course dinner while Matt Snow, The Cincinnati Sinatra and Jim Jones as Elvis, King of Rock singing the holiday classics in a vegas style show.
Doors open 6:45pm, Dinner and Show begins at 7pm
$67 per person. Includes 4-course meal, show and all taxes & gratuity
Please call to make reservations at 859-985-3700.
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4th Annual Berea Farmers Market Holiday Extravaganza
101 Fee St.
Shop locally this holiday season! Find stocking stuffers, gift certificates, tasty treats, and arts & crafts!
For more information go to
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Berea Uncorked Kidz Edition
Russel Acton Folk Center
212 W. Jefferson St.
The GFWC Berea Woman's Club, partnering with Berea Parks and Rec, are pleased to offer Berea Uncorked - Kidz Edition. Paint instruction will be led by local artist, Jesse Albert Glenn.
Sorry adults, no wine at this event! But, as the rest of our event title promises, there WILL be canvas and confections. The cost of this event is only $25 per person and includes canvas, painting supplies, dessert and drinks. Paint with your kid(s) or watch while they create their own masterpiece. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Proceeds help support local organizations such as Hospice, Hope's Wings Domestic Violence Shelter, New Opportunity School for Women, scholarships and purchases for local schools, and more!
Reserve your space today at bereauncorked@gmail.com.
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Afternoon Christmas Tea
December 9th
Historic Boone Tavern
100 N. Main St.
An afternoon Christmas Tea hosted by Linda Jennings, renowned tea expert. Spend quality time with friends and family while you sip on Christmas Tea and savor an assortment of delightful foods and desserts. Make this your family tradition!
3:00pm-4:30pm
Price: $30 per person
Please call to make reservations at 859-985-3700.
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32nd Annual Twilight Christmas Parade
December 9th
Chestnut St.
Our 32nd annual Twilight Christmas Parade will be held on December 9th, 2017 at 6pm! The theme for this years parade is "A Star Spangled Christmas".
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Where's Santa? with Berea Parks and Recreation
Locations vary, see schedule below
Visit Santa at many locations throughout Berea!
Monday
3-3:45 People's Bank- 419 Chestnut St.
4-4:45 Berea Tourism- 201 N Broadway
5-5:45 Mario's Pizza- 636 Chestnut
6-6:45 Tractor Supply- 304 Cooper Dr.
Tuesday
3-3:45 Berea Utilities- 200 Harrison Rd
4-4:45 Park Community- 501 Walnut Meadow Rd
5-5:45 Subway- US 25 N
6-6:45 Ace Hardware- 292 Mini Mall Dr.
Wednesday
3-3:45 Jones Family Dentistry- 201 Pauline Dr.
4-4:45 Folk Center- 212 Jefferson St.
5-5:45 Folk Center- 212 Jefferson St.
6-6:45 Fitness 24/7- 501 Mt. Vernon Rd.
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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:
-Project Peace 2017, December 1
-Spinning Spree, December 2
-Knockers, December 5
-Soup Bowl Hot Pad with Old Town Fabrics, December 7
-Spinning Day, December 16
-Therapy, December 19
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Events from The Bane of Old Cane
-Seat Weaving Class, December 2
For more details or to reserve your spot, call 859-358-6276 or email kathirose1@icloud.com
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Art Exhibits and Demonstrations
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Kentucky Artisan Center Exhibits and Demonstrations
9am-6pm Daily
200 Artisan Way
Get Ready, Get Set: Multiples in Clay
(Through February 24th, 2018)
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea has a new exhibit featuring 29 Kentucky ceramic artists. The exhibit, "Get Ready, Get Set: Multiples in Clay" showcases the creativity expressed when creating in a series. Both functional and sculptural works are included and the exhibit introduces 10 new ceramic artists to the Center.
Clay has no form of its own, but it can be shaped in minimalist, whimsical, representational or abstract ways. The idea of multiple works in clay is a natural one, whether using the potter's wheel, hand building, or using sculptural techniques. This progressive process fuels new ideas.
The exhibit features matching sets, as well as works that relate to each other based on form, construction and detail. Functional works include dinnerware sets in a variety of designs by Amelia Stamps, Amy Elswick, Jonathan Dazo, Suzy Hatcher and Paul Muth. Many styles and ideas can be seen in the colorful cups, jugs, vases, human and animal forms and realistic replicas that are central to this exhibit.
Numerous works have colorful surfaces, some with intricate designs such as the slip cast "High Heel Shoes" by David Bogus and Melisa Zimmerman's "Sunflower Bottles." More subtle surfaces can be found on Bill Whitt's wood-fired jugs, and on Wayne Ferguson's "Frog Ocarina Quartet."
The versatility of clay is most obvious in the show's sculptural works, such as Page Candler's abstract "Birds," Wyman Rice's organic sculptural forms, Bob Brigl's whimsical face jugs, Lynn Duke's "Pretty Women" sculptures, and the minimalist sculptures by Amy Chase.
"Agates: Kentucky's Jewels"
(Through December 31st)
This exhibit tells about the history, formation and location of these fascinating and rare works of nature.
The exhibit explains how these unusual agates, found primarily in five central Kentucky counties are formed. Numerous lapidary and jewelry techniques for turning this rare stone into elegant jewelry are also shown via photos and text.
Displays of original Agate specimens as well as finished jewelry by numerous Kentucky artists, round out this exciting exhibit.
Saturday Tours and Demonstrations
December 2nd - Lindy Evans, of Berea, will sculpt Santa's from polymer clay in her demonstration from 10:30am-3:30pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
Evans creates one-of-a-kind and limited edition Santa's and dolls developed from studies of real people. She sculpts the faces from polymer clay, paints the features, and uses vintage fabrics to sew the clothing she designs.
December 2nd - On Saturday, Dec. 2, musician Gary Bertram, of Georgetown, will perform holiday favorites on the guitar from 11am-2pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
An accomplished painter and musician, it has been Bertram's goal to produce a CD of Instrumental Guitar Hymns in the spirit of praise and worship. The guitar styles in both volumes contain contemporary, jazz, chord melody, and some bluegrass. Overall, these songs were designed to be soothing, peaceful, uplifting, and encouraging of faith.
December 2nd -
Jim Shields, of Lexington, will sign copies of his children's book "Starbird's Special Gift" from 11am-2pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
This is a story about a young boy who cares for a bird that he finds struggling in the snow. The story offers readers and listeners numerous life lessons, with illustrations that bring the story to life for readers of all ages.
December 9th -Kathy Conroy, of Pleasureville, will demonstrate her intricate scratch board techniques from 10:30am-3:30pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.
Conroy creates realistic images from her drawings and photographs on scratch board
. Scratch board
is a form of direct engraving where the artist starts with a Masonite panel coated with white clay. This clay layer is covered with a thin layer of black India ink leaving the artist a solid black panel as a starting point. Lines are then cut or scratched through the ink to the clay surface and color is added with a brush onto the exposed clay areas.
December 9th - Geographer, photographer, and writer David Zurick, of Berea, will sign copies of his new book, "Morning Coffee at the Goldfish Pond" from 11am-2pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
David Zurick, winner of the 2006 National Outdoor Book Award, recounts an event in his life that seems exceedingly uncomplicated: he builds a goldfish pond in his backyard. Yet, there is more to a goldfish pond than meets the eye. Zurick's compelling story travels the world, encompassing places of extraordinary beauty and rich cultural traditions, but the core of it is in Wolf Gap Holler, Kentucky, where
he lives among hard-working and community-minded neighbors, cuts firewood to keep warm in the winter, and enjoys morning coffee by his goldfish pond.
December 9th - The trio "Na Skylark" will perform holiday and Celtic music from 11am-2pm. This trio is made up of Celtic harpist Lorinda Jones, Irish Uilleann Piper Cathy Wilde, and fiddler and vocalist Jannell Canerday.
The group will be performing songs from their new CD "Old Ceol" along with holiday favorites.
December 16th - Three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10:30am-3:30pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
December 16th - Lexington musician, Jan Hill will play a selection of holiday music on her harp from 1am-2pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
Born in Nebraska and raised in Oklahoma, Hill dreamed of playing the harp after hearing it played when she was a child. Hill purchased a harp, taught herself to play and then took harp classes in Singapore and the U.S.
Hill will be playing a selection of holiday favorites from her CD "Christmas Harp Carols from the Hills" available at the center.
December 23rd- Artists Donna & Donnie Smith will demonstrate their painted gourds and ornaments from 10:30am-3:30pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
When Donnie and Donna Smith planted gourds by their back porch, their journey as craftspeople began. First, a design is drawn on the gourd with pencil and then the design is burnt into the gourd surface with a wood burning tool. They then paint the designs with watercolors, inks, dyes and water-based stains, and seal each gourd with a clear acrylic.
December 25th- CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
December 30th - Artist Carl Von Fischer, of Mount Vernon, will demonstrate his oil painting techniques from 10:30am-3:30pm in the Kentucky Artisan Center.
Von Fischer attended the Central Art Academy, studying commercial art, and graduated with top honors. He then worked for advertising agencies in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Denver, and Greenville, S.C., before moving out west to Missoula, MT. where in the open spaces of the west, he began to teach himself to paint. In 2003, Von Fischer moved to Kentucky to be near his son and grandchildren and he now is painting full-time.
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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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McLain Family Band Holiday Musical Special
Berea Arena Theater
1835 Big Hill Rd.
Join us for an afternoon of holiday music as we celebrate the release of our newest CD!
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Contra Dance
December 15th 8pm-11pm
Special treat this month: Illegal Contraband!
Same price: $3 for everyone.
128 N. Broadway (above the Fudge Shoppe)
This month's 3rd Friday dance has a special treat! The Illegal Contraband - local favorites Liza DeSavino and AJ Bodnar - are providing the music,
and caller Joe Wilkie will teach and call the dances.
Bring yourself (and a friend!), your dancing shoes and a good appetite, and dance all night for the low low price of $3. What a great way to dance off those extra holiday calories!
Our contra dances are fun for the whole family. No partner or experience is needed. All dances are taught first and then prompted. We change partners after every dance and are especially welcoming to new dancers! Wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat smooth-soled shoes that won't mar the fine wood floor, then get ready for a good workout!
There is no 4th Saturday dance in December! Instead, check out Berea College's Christmas Country Dance School for all your December dancing needs.
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Christmas Country Dance School
December 26th, 28th, and 30th
7:30pm-11pm
Country dancing and other folk arts such as folk drama, storytelling, singing, and crafts are wonderful activities for teachers, youth leaders, recreation personnel and everyone else! Christmas Country Dance School, devoted to the practice and enjoyment of authentic folk material, helps everyone find usable materials for recreation programs, teaching situations, or personal benefit.
This year, three evening programs are open to the public! Join us on December 26th, 28th, and 30th for a fun night of dancing! Admission is $20
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays 10am-1pm
Winter location:
101 Fee Street
Want some delicious local foods during your visit to Berea? Don't miss Berea's local farmers market.
Providing winter favorites like fresh salad greens, kale, root vegetables, baked goods and locally harvested canned goods.
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Kentucky Trail Town
Even though the weather is getting colder, there are still lots of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors! With shimmering morning frost and frozen waterfalls, Berea in winter is beautiful! 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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Berea College Convocations
Spring 2018
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Three Tall Women
The Spotlight Playhouse
January 19-21
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Disney's The Aristocats Kids
The Spotlight Playhouse
January 25-28, February 1-4
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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 info@visitberea.com.
Aja Croteau
800-598-5263
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