Events

The Great Chili Cookoff


Tuesday, February 7, 2012
11:00 am - 1:30 pm 
Frankfort Convention Center
$6 Admission
 
Support the Frankfort YMCA and the community by eating chili!  All proceeds will directly benefit local children and families with financial assistance to participate in YMCA programs and memberships.
 Purchase tickets online or at any Frankfort YMCA location or at the event for only $6. 
  
Think you have the best chili?  There is still time to enter the contest.  Cook-Off winners will be judged on:
  • Top 3 places judged on taste by a panel of experts.
  • Top 3 places based on votes cast at your table. One vote = $1, with all proceeds benefiting the YMCA Annual Giving Campaign.   
Contact Dave Steele if you are interested in participating or for more information at 502.227.9637, ext. 103.

Donate Dresses


Deadline Feb 9
Drop off at Fit Time For Women in Frankfort

Cinderella's Closet provides prom dresses, shoes & accessories for underprivileged girls who otherwise would not be able to go to their proms because they can't afford the dress.  All the dresses are donated and most are gently used. If you would like to donate your daughter’s or even some of your own gently worn prom/brides maid dresses drop them by Fit Time For Women. The only stipulations are there should be no need for major repairs they should appear clean (no stains), and not appear outdated (nothing should scream a particular style in vogue at a particular time).  They will take care of snaps, hooks & eyes, buttons, and other minor repairs. they can also donate 'prom type' jewelry (sparkly earrings, necklaces, bracelets) & evening bags.  The deadline Feb. 9 in the morning.
 Here's the link for more info on Cinderella's Closet and how it works: http://www.cinderellasclosetnky.org/
 
 

TV Show Looking For You


Major Cable Network & Authentic Entertainment is searching for married OR soon to be married daughters-in-law and their mothers-in-law for a new show that will explore their relationship. They want to hear your story; document the journey and hopefully witness a change that lasts a lifetime. Call them at 323-250-2278 or send an email to motherinlawcasting@gmail.com Be sure to include your name, contact number, email address, city/state, and describe the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
 
 

Nominate Frankfort's Champions of Character


From March 14-20, 2012 Central Kentucky will be in the national spotlight as host of the 2012 NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship! Tournament organizers are giving our community a chanced to get involved by nominating our fellow central Kentuckians who demonstrate the 5 core values of the NAIA Champions of Charter Program. If selected, your Champions of Character nominee will be honored before a designated NAIA tournament game. The 5 core values: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, and Servant Leadership. All nominations must be received by February 17, 2012. You can pick up a nom form at the Star Studios, 115 West Main Street in Downtown Frankfort.

Living Better through Meditation


Beginning Wednesday, January 25
Ending Wednesday, February 15
6:30-745pm
The Light Clinic in the blue room 306 W Main St Suite 609 in Frankfort
 
Mindfulness in Everyday Life, Living Better through meditation is a 5 week course. It is taught by Dr. Joseph F. Fiala. Mindfulness meditation helps to reduce stress and improve one’s quality of living. Cost is $75 with a sliding scale for those needing financial assistance. Previous attendees may join the class for a refresher, donations welcome. To register or for more information, send an email to joe.fiala@gmail.com or call 875-3262

Ky Dept of Agriculture's Annual Poster & Essay Contest


Deadline February 10

The 2012 theme is "It All Starts With Agriculture."  The contest is open to all Kentucky students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students may submit a poster or an essay. Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 10 and mailed to Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Poster and Essay Contest, 100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601.  Winners in each grade will be notified on Feb. 20 and will be honored at the annual Kentucky Agriculture Day luncheon in March in Frankfort. Each winner will receive $100. The winning posters and essays will be used in Department publications and displayed at Department events. For more details visit kyagr.com or call 502-564-4983

SCHS Project Grad Snowflake Pageant


Saturday, February 4
2pm
Scott Co High School
 
Ages: 0-24mths, 2-4. 5-7. 8-10 & 11-13. $25 Entry fee, 4 extra categories enter all and pay $40. Photogenic, Prettiest Smile, Hair & Eyes. $5.00 admission, contestants and children under 6 free. There will be a photographer and concessions. All the proceeds do to 2012 project graduation. For more information contact Tammy English at 859-699-2158 aliesmom@bellsouth.net

Radio Gals


Friday, Feb.24 & Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7pm
Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3pm
Thomas and King Leadership and Conference Center
100 Crawford Drive, Georgetown College Campus
 
Tickets will be 10.00 for adults, 8.00 for 12 and under, available at the door(cash or check) or may purchase in advance(credit or debit) online beginning Feb.13 at www.georgetowncommunitytheatre.org
 
"RADIO GALS" is a musical by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick, set in the late l920's, and concerning an enterprising woman, Hazel Hunt, of Cedar Ridge, Arkansas who, upon her retirement as the town music teacher, receives a Western Electric 500 watt radio transmitter and begins broadcasting as radio station "WGAL". What comes out over the local airwaves is a small town diary, calendar, and stream of consciousness. However, due to Hazel's habit of "channel wandering", her broadcasts are not always so local. And listeners as far away as Montreal and Manhattan can testify. Enter O. B. Abbott, Federal Radio Inspector, intent on rescuing the airwaves from gypsies like Hazel Hunt. However, Mr. Abbott soon falls prey to the blandishments of the Hazelnuts, and the Shangri-La that is Cedar Ridge. Inspector Abbott, it turns out, also has a fine tenor voice, plays a mean accordion, and in the course of things falls for the flapper...

Cinderella's Closet


Saturday, March 3
First United Methodist Church
 
Cinderella's Closet provides formal wear to girls who could not otherwise afford to attend their prom. Through donations of new and gently used formal dresses and accessories, we are able to "Turn Dresses Into Dreams" for juniors and seniors referred to our organization by their school, community organization or social care agency.  Even more than a dress, Cinderella's Closet provides an unforgettable, amazing experience.  From the moment our princesses dance through our doors they are greeted with an environment of grace, love and respect.  It is our mission that they leave knowing they are cherished. For more details visit cinderellasclosetnky.org

Captial Expo Idol


Sign-ups will begin at 8:00 PM each night with competitions starting at 9:00 PM. Two winners from each night will move on to the FINALS, Thursday night June 7th for a chance to WIN the GRAND PRIZE and title of Capital Expo Idol 2012. For questions about the competition, please contact: Becky Cottongim: 502-545-1211, or Robin Croley: 502-695-6975.

Preliminary Round Locations
Round 1: February 28th
The Dragon Pub
103 West Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875-9300
Round 2: March 6th
Brick Alley
325 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875-2559
Round 3: April 19th 
Arnold's Grill & Sports Bar
1000 Eagle Lake Dr Lawrenceburg, KY 40342 (502) 839-6706
Round 4: May 2nd
Parlay's Tavern
1410 Versailles Rd , Frankfort, KY (502) 848-9002
Round 5: May 8th
Miguel's Restaurante'
1530 Versailles Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 848-9400
Round 6: May 16th
Cooter Browns
 12 Century Plz S  Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 875-7838
 
RULES:
 1. Contestant will select their first song.
 2. Contestant must select a minimum 5 songs. 
 3. Judges will select the remaining songs elected by
 the contestant if the judges request a sing off.
 4. No duplicate songs will be allowed. First come, first serve.
 5. Contestant can choose to use a solo instrument
without accompaniment during the competition.
 Expo will not be responsible for any set up or
equipment to be used for the use of instruments.
 6. Contestant is required to perform a nationally recorded
song and cannot perform music they have written. 
 7. Contestant understands that first and second winners
at each location are expected to compete at the
2012 Capital Expo Idol Finals in June. Award money
will not be given until the night of finals in June.
Failure to show at the finals, prize money will be considered forfeited.  
 8. Contestants are allowed to bring their own karaoke
 music during preliminary competition; however, Expo
 cannot guarantee compatibility with karaoke systems at each location.  
 9. Contestant agrees to not use any inappropriate
material or profanity during a performance. 
10. Contestant is aware that the Karaoke monitor
 will not be allowed during final competition.
11. Performer agrees they will hold Expo, its officers, members,
agents, successors and assigns forever, harmless from any
liability of any kind relating to their participation and performance.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market


Saturday, March 3   10am-8pm
Sunday, March 4 10am-5pm
Lexington Covington Center, 430 Vine Street
 
The Kentucky Arts Council presents Kentucky Crafted: The Market After 30 years, Kentucky Crafted. The Market is back in Lexington! Come to the beautiful Convention Center and enjoy all that downtown has to offer. Ample parking is available in the High St. and Manchester St. lots. Saturday, March 3 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST Sunday, March 4 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST The Market offers two full days of musical performances, more than 200 exhibitors of fine art, craft, books and specialty food products, ten workshops presented by Kentucky artists and authors, and hands-on activities Purchase discounted one-or two-day tickets online before Feb. 28. One-day tickets are $8 online; $10 at the door. Two-day tickets are $12 online; $15 at the door. Go to http://1.usa.gov/Market2012 to purchase tickets and view a complete program of Market activities.

3rd Annual Dining at the Mansions


Sunday, March 18
4:30pm-9pm
Woman's Club of Louisville's Frazier House
1322 South Fourth Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
 
This one-of-a-kind evening begins at the Frazier House, a Richardsonian Romanesque-style mansion built in 1887, and begins with hors d'oeuvres, wine and silent auction. Silent auction items include golf packages and local weekend getaway packages. Guests will be transported to their assigned dining location via limousine. More than a dozen private residences in the historic Old Louisville neighborhood are participating. Homeowners will give diners a rare glimpse of their elaborately decorated and historic homes. Guests will enjoy a unique three-course dining experience. Limited to 200 people, reservations are required by March 10, 2012 and can be made by contacting Earlene Zimlich at 502-637-2922 or earlene@oldlouisvillechamber.com. All previous Dining at the Mansion events have been sell-outs. Admission is $175 per couple or $90 per person.
Frankfort's Best Variety All Weekend Long