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MAY

2009


Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night
Upbeat Cafe' & Music Venue
Live Local and Regional Music on stage. Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night. This little nook in the heart of downtown Georgetown is ready for your enjoyment. 117 North Broadway, For information, 502-863-5445 or for dates and times of entertainment check out the web site.

Every Saturday Night
Lock N Key Coffee House & Cafe
Live Entertainment every Saturday at 3 p.m. For information, 502-867-1972

Weekly
Cedar Post/Fat Boys BBQ Restaurant Karaoke Night
Located US25 North of downtown Georgetown. Karaoke night, 6-10 p.m.

May-December, 2009
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts building, College Street. For information, 502-863-8399 or www.georgetowncollege.edu/art/gallery/gallery.htm#general

May-December 30, 2009
Special Art Exhibitions
The Kentucky Horse Park's International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and the American Saddlebred Museum, which is also located at the park, have announced their schedule of special art exhibitions for 2009: Moments of Merit: Select Pieces of Saddlebred History at the American Saddlebred Museum. This exhibition will feature highlights from the American Saddlebred Museum's collection, an eclectic grouping of art, sculpture, photographs and memorabilia - many never before offered for public display, along with several new pieces of Saddlebred history.

May 1, 2009
Evans Orchard and Cider Mill, LLC
Opening for the season. Fresh Homegrown strawberries will be available soon. Until then, we will be cooking our delicious fried apple pies, homemade fudge, apple cider donuts and more. Evans Orchard is also a great place for lunch! The store will be open Tuesday through Saturday 9:30-6 p.m. (Open on Sundays beginning in July 12-6 p.m.). August-December - Tuesday through Saturday 9:30am-5:30 p.m, Sundays 12:00-5:30 p.m. 180 Stone Road. For information, 502-863-2255 or www.EvansOrchard.com

May 2, 2009
Kentucky Derby
Mark your calendar for Kentucky's largest single event & be part of the Derby's tradition and style. Louisville. For information, 502-636-4400

May 2-3, 2009
Ward Hall Open House
Open the first weekend of the month. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 12-5 p.m. Located on US 460, West of downtown Georgetown.

May 3, 2009
Old Friends Annual Homecoming Event
1841 Paynes Depot Rd. For information call 502-863-1775.
email: michael@oldfriendsequine.org or visit the website at www.oldfriendsequine.org

May 3, 2009
Georgetown College Concert Choir Spring Concert
in this "Sequel" the Chorale will emphasize secular music, Concert Choir will sing sacred songs, 3 p.m. John L. Hill Chapel, off Giddings Circle. Free unless otherwise indicated. See "calendar" at www.georgetowncollege.edu

May 3-June 6, 2009
Arts & Cultural Center/Welcome Center Exhibit
Exhibit
by Betty Beshoar and Mark Roberts of Frankfort. Betty Beshoar is a fiber artist who spins, weaves and fashions her materials into beautiful wall hangings with a landscape theme. Husband Mark Roberts creates one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces made from found objects. Arts & Cultural Center/Welcome Center, 117 North Water Street. 12 to 4 p.m. 502-863-0909

May 8-10, 2009
Factory Stores Mothers' Day Sale
For information, 502-868-0682

May 6, 2009
National Premier Night of the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
Refreshments and door prizes. Frank Shoop of Georgetown. 7-9 p.m. Unveiling at 7:30 p.m.

May 9, 2009
Grand Illusions of Roger & Lee Ann
Scott County High School Auditorium. 7 p.m. Sponsored by Georgetown Lions Club For ticket information, 859-234-8450 or www.grandillusiontickets.com (Family Pass admits 4 for $25)

May 16, 2009
Oxford Antique Market Sale "Extravaganza"
Outdoor Antique show and sale. 35 antique dealers displaying their antiques for sale on the grounds of the old Presbyterian Church in the village of Oxford. 5 miles east of Georgetown - on US 62. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, 502-863-2356 or 502-863-3965 (Photo Gallery)

May 16, 2009
Southern Knights Family Night Car Cruise
Car enthusiast bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. New location: Wal-mart in Georgetown. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)

May 16-17, 2009
Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event
Training and preliminary Dressage & Cones on Saturday. A cross country Marathon on Sunday with obstacles to negotiate. All breeds of horses and ponies. All types of modern style carriages and carts. 3329 Cynthiana Road, each day starts around 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For information contact Mrs. Debbie Banfield at 502- 863-5113 or www.gayladrivingcenter.com

May 2009
Downtown Harvest Trail Sidewalk Sale (Canceled)
For information, 502-863-2538

May 21-July 5, 2009
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery
Gallery Event. Jessica Marvin and Petra Kralickova, opening reception 5-7 p.m. on May 21. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m. Parking in the Georgetown Baptist Church lot.

May 22-24, 2009
Stage Left of Georgetown Community Theatre Presents Alice In Wonderland
Adapted by Michele L. Vacca, produced by special arrangement with CLASSICS ON STAGE! Of Chicago. Performances May 22-23 at 7 p.m.; May 24 at 3 p.m. at John Hill Chapel. For information, email: stageleftplayers@bellsouth.net

May 22-24, 2009
Horsey Hundred
Central Kentucky Bicycling event on Memorial Day Weekend featuring 30, 50, 66 & 100 mile rides in area surrounding Georgetown, Kentucky. Bike along scenic back roads. Roads wind past farms and rock fences and through railroad tunnels. Sponsored by Bluegrass Cycling Club. http://www.bgcycling.org

May 22-25, 2009
Factory Stores Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale
For information, 502-868-0682

May 23, 2009
Whispering Woods Horse Tradin'day
11 a.m.-2 p.m. For information, 502-570-9663

May 23-25, 2009
Whispering Woods Wild West Weekend
Trail rides, pony rides, goose bingo, sand art, food, cactus toss, and more. Free admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, 502-570-9663

May 25-31, 2009
NGA Hooters Pro Golf Tour
Event will be held at the Georgetown, Kentucky Cherry Blossom Golf Course. The event will follow the same format as the regular PGA tour. For more information contact Todd at 502-542-0647 or visit the website at www.ngahooterstour.com or www.cherryblossomgolf.com

May 29 - September 2, 2009
Farmers Market
Court Street/Downtown Georgetown. Fridays, 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. A second location will be open June 4 on Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Whitaker Bank on Champion Way. For information, 502-863-0984

May 30, 2009
6th Annual LLama & Alpaca Daze
This is your chance to lead a llama, get llama kisses and get all your llama questions answered. Numerous llama farms will showcase their animals from the babies to the stately studs. Llamas will be available for sale. Vendors will sell fiber, llama related merchandise, and food will be available. Sponsored by the Kentucky Llama & Alpaca Assoc. Scott County Park, in the open barn. Noon to 4 p.m. US25 North. For information contact Charlotte at 502-857-9100


* Note: We advise that you call ahead to verify this information since changes may be made without notification.

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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Competition Schedule Set
The Games will begin with opening ceremonies on September 25, 2010. The first weekend of competition (September 25-30) will include Reining competition and Endurance. In week two, (October 1-10) will include Jumping, Para-Dressage, Driving and Vaulting competition. The Games will end with closing ceremonies on October 10, 2010. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games visit www.feigames2010.org

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