Berea, KY e-news
August 2015
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First Friday Berea
August 7 from 5pm-10:30pm
First Friday Berea, a family-friendly block party celebrating our unique Appalachian community and culture - located in the downtown Artisan Village: Berea, KY shopping district.
Handmade Arts & Crafts vendors, Local Food and Informational booths. Be sure to check out all the shops, studios and galleries who will extend their hours for the evening. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the music!
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Fireworks Display
August 7 
On Friday, August 7th, the City of Berea will have the fireworks display that was cancelled on July 3rd due to inclement weather. This will be in collaboration with the First Friday Event held in the Old Town Artisan Village. In addition to the activities at First Friday, there will be a climbing wall and inflatables for kids in the Old Town Artisan Village. FIREWORKS will be shot off from the same location as always (City Park) and they will begin at 9:45pm. PLEASE BRING BLANKETS &/OR LAWN CHAIRS!!!
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Berea Celtic Festival August 13-16, 2015 
City-wide event featuring sessions, workshops, gatherings, presentations, films, dance and concerts representing Celtic musicians from more than 10 states and abroad. Authentic, traditional & grassroots music. (859) 396-4491 or (859) 986-7584.
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Battle of Richmond Annual ReenactmentAugust 29-30, 2015  Battlefield Park at Pleasant View, 1549 Battlefield Memorial HWY
Watch history come alive and learn about the history of Kentucky's second largest Civil War Battle.
Park opens at 10am to 4pm. Battle each day at 2pm. Events throughout the day.
Saturday only: Dance at 7pm. Night Firing of Cannon at 9pm.
For more information contact the Battle of Richmond Visitor Center at 859-624-0013.
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116 N. Broadway
Open: Mon. - Fri. 9am - 5pm
Sat. 10am - 5pm
Phone: 859-986-3192
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Going Haywire
On Exhibit Now - August 31
The exhibit features wire sculptures of horses and other animals created by the very talented Dacelle Peckler, DVM, of Paris KY.
Reception on August 7 from 6pm - 8pm. Stop by and see this amazing exhibit!
Artist in Residence - Buddy Dobbins
Demonstrates his pottery techniques Fridays and Saturdays from 10am - 4pm
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139 N. Broadway
Open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm
Sat. 10am - 4pm
Phone: 859-985-9317
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Quilts with a Kick
On exhibit thru August 21
This exhibit is presented by the Quilt Artists of Kentucky and features Challenge "Stampeding" quilts and quilter's choice.
Black and White
On exhibit August 28 thru Sept 26
This exhibit showcases perspectives and surprises that result from artists' exciting and creative uses of black and white.
Opening reception Sept. 4 from 5pm - 8pm.
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Kentucky Weaving: A Continuing
Tradition
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Open Daily 9am - 6pm
Phone: 859-985-5448
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On Exhibit now - November 14
This exhibit details with text and photos the beginning of the hand-weaving revival in Kentucky and features Berea College's weaving program, Churchill Weavers, the Little Loomhouse and other Kentucky weavers.
Turn, Turn, Turn: Lathe-Turned Works by Kentucky Artisans
On Exhibit now - Sept. 12. This exhibit features lathe-turned works by 20 Kentucky artists. It includes vessels, ornaments, jewelry and even a wooden golf club. These works are created from wood, alabaster stone, aluminum, plastic and sterling silver.
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Aug-8
| Free guided tours through the Center's gallery exhibit, "Turn, Turn, Turn: Lathe-turned Works by Kentucky Artisans" and in the lobby, "Weaving in Kentucky: A Continuing Tradition."
11am & 2pm
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| Arnold Moore, of Vincent, will demonstrate the construction of his poplar bark birdhouses and talk with visitors about the process.
10:30am - 3:30pm
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Aug-15
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Three members of the Berea Welcome Center Carvers will demonstrate a variety of woodcarving styles and techniques.
10:30am - 3:30pm
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Aug-22
| Folk artist Jo Ann Butts, of Sandy Hook, will demonstrate making her whimsical folk art roosters and animals.
10:30am - 3:30pm
| Aug-29
| Jewelry artist Lionell Smith will demonstrate her polymer clay jewelry.
10:30am - 3:30pm
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Berea Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9am-1pm; Tuesdays 3pm-6pm Berea College Farm Store Lawn, 311 North Main Street August 8 - Second Saturday Celebration: Cooking Demonstration, "Eat Healthy, Pack Local" starts at 10am. Live music by Steven Johnson from 10am-1pm.
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Contra Dancing
Third Fridays September - May 9pmFourth Saturdays 7:30pm, except for Dec.Lively American folk dancing. Beginners welcome, easy to learn, no partner needed. Great live music and friendly dancers!
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