Community Calendar

Summer Singers is a mixed choir singing for its 39th summer. Singers must be at least high school aged. There is no audition. The 2026 program will celebrate the variety of musical styles of choral music in this nation, from the Revolutionary period to the present.

Dr. Linn Normand of the University of Georgia's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) will present the Dr. Frank Williams Peace Studies Lecture on the topic, “Beyond Demonization: Humanization and the Work of Peace,” in O’Donnell Hall of the Whitlock Building on Thursday, November 5, at 4:30 PM. The lecture is free and open to the public, and there will be free parking nearby for the event.

Dr. Normand is an accomplished scholar in peace & conflict studies, with a background that includes Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, UCal-Davis and UCal-Berkeley, and she is the newly appointed coordinator of the National Collegiate Honors Council's "Partners In Peace" Program officially sponsored by the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo.

Sponsored by the EKU Honors Program

Amadeus Lex presents a "Shadow of the Curtain," a chamber music concert. The weight of the Soviet empire couldn't stop Russian composer Shostakovich and Armenian composer Babajanian from writing great chamber music. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, Luke Darville, cello, and Madeline Rogers, piano. Free admission; donations welcome!

Join the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging for the 16th Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia. Clinicians and researchers from Boston University and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will come together to share current findings, trends, and updates on dementia, particularly as they relate to Alzheimer’s disease and healthy brain aging.

The Markesbery Symposium is held annually in memory of the late William R. Markesbery, M.D., founding director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Dr. Markesbery’s legacy of groundbreaking research has formed the bedrock for our quest to understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease and to improve the quality of life of older adults.

This year's keynote speaker will be Rhoda Au, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Neurology, Medicine and Epidemiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and School of Public Health.

“Precision AD: Where We Are and Where We Could Be”

Leveraging technological advances in software, hardware, and deep machine learning/artificial intelligence analytic strategies, her current research objectives are to develop and validate globally feasible screening and monitoring tools for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to redefine and generate multi-sensor digital biomarkers. Her strategic vision is to shift the focus on brain-related disorders to a broader emphasis on precision brain health.

The Symposium will also feature Sanders-Brown researchers & panelists.

Free Registration & Continental Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

Talks begin at 9:00 a.m.

Bring your questions for the panel discussion with the experts.

Register at https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GJlevjjqqCZjO6 or call 859-323-5550 to register by phone.

The Appalachian Creatives Theatrical Society in partnership with VFW Simon Kenton Post 2734 present M*A*S*H A One-Act Comedy, a fast-paced stage adaptation of the beloved classic set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Filled with sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and heartwarming moments, the story follows the mischievous surgeons Hawkeye and Duke as they navigate military life, medical emergencies, and a series of hilarious misadventures. Blending comedy with touching reminders of friendship, compassion, and resilience, this one-act production captures the humor and humanity that made M*A*S*H a timeless favorite.

The Appalachian Creatives Theatrical Society in partnership with VFW Simon Kenton Post 2734 present M*A*S*H A One-Act Comedy, a fast-paced stage adaptation of the beloved classic set in a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital during the Korean War. Filled with sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and heartwarming moments, the story follows the mischievous surgeons Hawkeye and Duke as they navigate military life, medical emergencies, and a series of hilarious misadventures. Blending comedy with touching reminders of friendship, compassion, and resilience, this one-act production captures the humor and humanity that made M*A*S*H a timeless favorite.

Amadeus Lex presents a "Shadow of the Curtain," a chamber music concert. The weight of the Soviet empire couldn't stop Russian composer Shostakovich and Armenian composer Babajanian from writing great chamber music. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, Luke Darville, cello, and Madeline Rogers, piano. Free admission; donations welcome!

Summer Singers is a mixed choir singing for its 39th summer. Singers must be at least high school aged. There is no audition. The 2026 program will celebrate the variety of musical styles of choral music in this nation, from the Revolutionary period to the present.

The Bell Court Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Bell Court, Historic Lexington’s Timeless Jewel. This stunning 240-page book will be unveiled officially at the Bell House on November 9th at 7 pm. Beautifully illustrated with the photography of award-winning Bob Willcutt, the historical narrative is written entirely by the residents of Bell Court. A short talk about Bell Court will be followed with refreshments and the opportunity to purchase a book. For additional information, please contact michaelgriffin303@gmail.com.

Join artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a hands-on fabric-strip weaving workshop connecting contemporary textile-making, Black American textile history, and the intertwined stories of Berea, Kentucky, and Camp Nelson. Using archival images from Berea College Archives printed on cotton muslin and the artist’s custom hand-dyed cotton canvas fabric, participants will create individual handwoven artworks that bring the past and the present into conversation.

Through cloth, color, and historical imagery, the workshop invites participants to reflect on Black Americans’ contributions to military service during the Civil War, the pursuit of freedom and self-determination, and the importance of Camp Nelson’s United States Colored Troops veterans and their families in establishing and shaping Berea’s community in the past and today. This workshop offers a hands-on way to engage with these histories and consider how they are remembered.

This is a free event. All materials are provided. Participants will leave with completed artworks.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen, 307 Chestnut Street Berea, Kentucky, 40403

Learn more: https://www.bossirainbow.com/events/hands-on-textile-workshop