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AUGUST

2010


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 Friday Night
The Java Shop
At Factory Stores behind Cracker Barrel has free WIFI and free Concerts every Friday Night at 8 p.m. For scheduled appearances check out the website at: www.myspace.com/thejavashopmusicvenue or call 502-229-6675

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.

End of August
Shop With A Cop Fund Raiser
This event is for children that would not have much of a Christmas without this fund raiser. Any size contribution would be appreciated from $1.00 and up. To sponsor a child would be $130.00. We hope to shop for approx. 125 children that reside in Scott County.

August-October 2, 2010
Farmers Market
Court Street/Downtown Georgetown. Fridays, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2:30-6 p.m. at Whitaker Bank on Champion Way. For information, 502-863-0984

August-December, 2010
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

August-December, 2010
Kentucky Horse Park
Select this link for a pdf of upcoming events at Kentucky Horse Park.

August 1 - September 5, 2010
El Grabado Mexicano: Prints from Mexico and Derechos en Tierra Ajena: Works by Rosa Angélica Gómez Mier
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts Gallery. Monday-Friday 12-4:30 p.m. and by appointment. Thursday, September 2, 5-7 p.m. Closing Reception with Panel Discussion at 5:30. Introductory Remarks by Dr. Fred DeRosset of KIIS
Georgetown College Faculty Panel Members: Holly Barbaccia, Yolanda Carter, Daniel Graham, Jamie Ratliff, and Melissa Scheier.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2010
Arts In The Park
The annual Arts in the Park, sponsored by Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation, will go through August. All performances are free. 7:30 p.m. every Sunday evening at historic Royal Spring Park, corner of Main and Water Street through August. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and picnicking is invited. For information contact Eve Oakley at 859-492-9292 or 502-863-2721

August 1 - 12 2010
Cincinnati Bengal's Training Camp Georgetown is the home of pro footballs Cincinnati Bengal's NFL Training Camp. Watch practices at the Georgetown College Athletic Complex. In fall the Georgetown College Tigers (2001 NAIA National Champions) play at the complex. 100 Stadium Drive, Lemons Mill Road (Route 1962 West). Sponsored by Georgetown College. For information visit Bengalscamp.com for updates. Click here for Schedule.

August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2010
THURSDAY'S ON THE SQUARE
Come experience "live entertainment" in our Courthouse square, 6-8 p.m. continuing through September 30 - every Thursday for FREE! Bring a chair & enjoy the fare of our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. Performing August 5 - Up On Bloks; August 12 - Erin Waggoner; August 19 - Larry Cory: Elvis; and August 26 - Sidewinder. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net

August 5-8, 2010
Hwy 127 Corridor Sale
From West Unity, Ohio to Gadsden, Alabama. Enjoy a 654 mile shopping adventure. For information, 800-327-3945

August 6-September 10, 2010
Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen
Arts & Cultural Center/Welcome Center, 117 North Water Street. 12 to 4 p.m. 502-867-7564

August 7 , 2010
Leathernecks Motor Sports & the American Diabetic Association Bike Rally
Factory Stores of America. Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. Sign up at 9 a.m. Go to Blue Licks State Park. Return here for lunch.

August 7-8, 2010
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.

August 19 , 2010
Art & Antique Walk
Visit the 12 Art Galleries, and 5 Antiques Shops from Water Street to College Street for a night of fun and experience the many talents of the varied regional artists. Local restaurants, pubs and other merchants will be open and hosting artists in their establishments as well as on the streets weather permitting. 5-8 p.m. For information, 502-570-8366

August 19-29, 2010
Kentucky State Fair
Louisville. information, 502-367-5005 or 502-589-7827

August 21, 2010
Southern Knights Hillbilly Car Cruise
Car enthusiasts bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. Location: Factory Stores of America Outlet Center. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)

August 28, 2010
Annual Double Saints Festival
Sponsored by St. Francis and St. John Catholic Parish will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the new parish property (the old Double Stink Hog Farm) at the corner of Paris Pike and Newtown Road. The entire community is invited to help them celebrate! Come and enjoy good food and fun games of chance including Blackjack and Five Card Stud. Please feel free to contact the Parish Office at 502-863-3404 or email georgetown@cdlex.org for more information.

August 28, 2010
Georgetown Wedding Gala
Bridal Show at Circa 1840 located at 222 North Broadway. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August 31, 2010
Special WEG Event "Horse Sense" Reception
5:30-6:30, Happy Hour with live music & appetizers. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Entertaining session on the games. Must RSVP to the Chamber of Commerce office, 502-863-5424 or renee@gtown.org

* 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

As an added benefit, NBC Sports will extend its coverage of the 2010 Games on September 26th, adding an extra 30 minutes of Games programming. The broadcast, tentatively scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m., will feature the opening ceremonies, and highlights from the Reining and Endurance competitions. To view the updated competition schedule, please, click here.
Or for a pdf click here. For questions regarding tickets click here.