Community Calendar

The first full length biography of Alexander Keene Richards was recently released by the LSU Press. Gary O’Dell’s long awaited biography, Reinventing the American Thoroughbred: The Arabian Adventures of Alexander Keene Richards early last month. O’Dell is professor emeritus of geography at Morehead State University and the author of Bluegrass Paradise: Royal Spring and the Birth of Georgetown, Kentucky.
Ward Hall and the Scott County Historical Society have partnered to formally launch the release of Reinventing the American Thoroughbred in Kentucky at Ward Hall, on Saturday, August 2, at 6:00 PM. The occasion will feature a presentation by O’Dell, book signing, and refreshments. Copies of the biography will be sold at a discount off the list price.
Most equine authorities consider Alexander Keene Richards (1827–1881) one of the nineteenth century’s most significant Thoroughbred importers and breeders. Born in Georgetown, Kentucky, and orphaned as a toddler, Richards was adopted by his grandfather, from whom he inherited not only the family farm in Georgetown but also Transylvania, a cotton plantation in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Horses fascinated Richards from an early age, and as his passion deepened, he became convinced that the key to improving the stamina of the Thoroughbred, in an era when American racing consisted of grueling long-­ distance competitions, was to crossbreed American horses with the magnificent steeds of the Middle East.

A free concert in the Berea City Park Expansion with Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Kids Activities. Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening!

Featuring: Ox-Eyed Daisies, a five-piece band from Lexington, KY. Each member brings a unique flavor to the table which leads to the sum being greater than its parts. Drawing from influences from multiple genres such as funk, soul, gospel, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and country. Audience members are sure to find a sound that feels both unique and familiar.

Supported by: Eric Bolander

Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation

**The Levitt AMP Berea Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org

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Join Gary Johnson, Roland Herzel, Tim Mallard, and Gabrielle Gayheart for a concert of eight-hand piano music to benefit the Franklin County Humane Society (FCHS), hosted at First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort. With Charlie Kendell serving as emcee - and possibly sneaking in a few surprise percussive moments - the performance promises good music, plenty of laughter, and maybe a little mayhem (especially if Roland doesn’t keep his music straight).

Admission is free, but donations to the Franklin County Humane Society (cash or checks made out to FCHS) are gratefully accepted. You can also give online at fchsanimals.org/donate.html.

The concert will last about an hour - or, if Charlie gets chatty, maybe an hour and twenty - followed by a reception in the church’s fellowship hall.

Come for the music, stay for the community, and support a great cause. We’d love to see you there!

Tentative Program
Waltz from Faust - Gounod
Scott Joplin Rag Rhapsody - Olson
Variations on a Shaker Melody from Appalachian Spring - Copland
Take Five - Desmond
Gigue Fugue and Brandenburg Concerto No. 2, First Movement - Bach
Peer Gynt Suite - Grieg

Explore Your Future in Healthcare! Join us at Limestone Hall for an Open House with Ross Education. Discover our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert faculty, and learn about our comprehensive programs in healthcare. Whether you're passionate about nursing, medical assisting, or allied health professions, this event is your gateway to a rewarding career in medicine. Don't miss out - stop in!

Art on the Town at Tandy Park celebrates local artists, live music, and local food!

Meet and shop with over a dozen Kentucky artists and authors for original paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures, and more!

Enjoy delicious food from Daughters’ Southern and live music from Mela B!

The Wild & Scenic Festival is a captivating selection of short outdoor adventure and activism films, hosted by the Kentucky Conservation Committee. The Festival includes 11 great short outdoor adventure films, plus an evening of fun with door prizes and an online auction at the Farish Theater at Lexington’s Central Library.
This event benefits the Kentucky Conservation Committee.
Can't make it to the theater? We also have the option to join the festival from the comfort of your home through our virtual option, where you can view the films for five additional days! [NOTE- you will receive a 5-day access link to the virtual screening via email on the screening day]
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE ONLY (Must order in advance).
We want to thank this year's lead sponsor, Republic Bank.
Learn more about the event at kyconservation.org/wildscenic2025, and learn more about our work at kyconservation.org.

A free concert in the Berea City Park Expansion with Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Kids Activities. Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening!

Featuring: Appalatin’s foot-stomping, hip-swinging sounds organically unite Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music. The name, Appalatin, reflects the unexpected meeting in Louisville, KY of Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Latin émigrés from Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Their all-acoustic performances of traditional stings of guitar, mandolin, upright bass, and charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica and vocal harmonies bring joy and happiness to listeners of all ages.

Supported by: Something Sandy

Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation

**The Levitt AMP Berea Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org

A free concert in the Berea City Park Expansion with Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Kids Activities. Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening!

Featuring: Jeri Katherine Howell — award-winning singer-songwriter, cultural producer, and educator — cultivates creative experiences that inspire care for ourselves, one another, and the planet. Her compelling performances connect and rejuvenate audiences, centering vulnerable lyrics, dynamic vocals and guitar, and a grounding Folk/Americana

Supported by: The Branchwater Belles

Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation

**The Levitt AMP Berea Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org

250LEX: A Concert for Lexington will be a free celebration featuring the world premiere of a commissioned orchestral work, "A Mighty Long Way," composed by Lexington native and internationally-recognized composer Shawn Okpebholo. Performed by the Lexington Philharmonic, the commissioned piece will be the centerpiece of a community concert that will present performances and recognition of other notable Lexington musicians and composers including Ben Sollee, Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, and the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra.

Starting at 1PM, join the free, pre-concert celebration on the Singletary Center lawn. Enjoy a performance by M'Power Rhythm, conversation with Lexington Philharmonic Music Director Mélisse Brunet and guests, interactive activities by the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning and the Living Arts & Science Center, refreshments, and more.

The Center for Old Music in the New World presents It's Instrumental: The Musicians of Musick's Company. This concert of early music will be on Sunday, September 14th, at 4:00 pm at Crestwood Christian Church, 1882 Bellefonte Dr., Lexington KY.