Thursday May 20 - Sunday May 23

Whew - sorry for the delay in posts but I have been swamped as well as very sick! Between work, my son's 4th birthday, and a very nasty sinus infection I've been totally out of the loop! Ok.. here goes... back into the loop!!!!

Thursday, May 20th
Thursday Night Live downtown at Cheapside Park 4:30 - 8
We checked it out opening night and had great time! Food vendors, live music, and lots of people and doggie watching!

Friday, May 21st

Local Author - for older teens/adults
Elizabeth Isaacs
discussing and signing at Joseph Beth

The Light of Asteria: Kailmeyra's Last Hope
Friday, May 21 at 7:00 pm

If Nora Johnson hadn't been on campus that day she would have never known her true destiny. Helping her friends move into the dorm that she wanted to call home, Nora accidentally collides with mysterious stranger, Gavin Frey. His very first touch sends flames through her heart. Her newfound joy is shaken when she discovers that Gavin is not who he appears to be and she has been thrust in the middle of a war of mythical proportions. The fate of creation hinges on the power within her heart. Will she be strong enough to survive?

Woodford Theatre Presents: Once Upon a Mattress
Friday May 21, 2010 - Sunday May 23, 2010

If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? A fairy tale fit for the whole family! Times: Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tickets: Adults $16, Students $10, Reserved seating. Located in the Falling Springs Arts & Recreation Center Theatre, 275 Beasley Drive, Versailles, KY. (859)873-0648
www.woodfordtheatre.com


Saturday, May 22nd

Explorium
Reptile Rendevous 10 - 4

Cincinnati Zoo: Barney visits theWings of
Wonder Theater. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and
2:30 p.m. Info: 1-800-94HIPPO

Sheep Shearing at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Saturday May 1, 2010 - Saturday May 22, 2010

Visit the farm and see the shearing of the sheep. Also, learn how the Shakers created colorful wool shawls and other textiles through spinning and weaving demonstrations. Admission is included in regular tour admission: $15. Village Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
(859)734-1547
www.shakervillageky.org

Joseph Beth Storytime 11 am
It is finally time to play outside! Summer is almost here - celebrate the long weekend with some high flying fun. Create a kite that WORKS from a simple sheet of paper!

Local Author (Bailey School Kids, etc)
Marcia Thornton Jones
discussing and signing

Ratfink
Saturday, May 22 at 2:00 pm

Poor Logan always seems to be getting into trouble, but thinks fifth grade will be different. That is, until Grandpa moves in. Grandpa is becoming more and more forgetful and Logan doesn't want him doing embarrassing things - especially in front of his friends. He doesn't want his parents to send Grandpa away either. Then there is Emily Scott. She's had it in for Logan since the first day of school. She is trying to set him up so he looks like he turned ratfink on his best friend, Malik. And when Emily produces an embarrassing photo of Logan, will he really turn "ratfink" to preserve his reputation and save Grandpa?


Gymboree - The Life of a Butterfly- Come paint, sculpt, move, sing, and learn the cycle of a butterfly through ART!! FREE and Open to the Public children ages 18m-5yrs. Parents are asked to stay with their child during the class. MUST PRE-REGISTER for 1 of 3 sessions offered: 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm. Each event is 45 min long and includes storytime and snack!! 10 child limit in each session. Call today to register: 278-4386

Sunday, May 23

Lex. Center: Lexington Reptile Expo. 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. $4.50.Ages 6 & under are free. Info:
www.lexingtonreptileexpo.com

Get your tickets early for....
The Junie B. Jones Stupid Smelly Bus Tour at Joseph Beth

Line tickets required and available with the purchase of ANY Junie B. Jones book!
Saturday, June 5 at 2:00 pm

Junie B. and her faithful bus driver Mr. Woo are back! Join us for a live theatrical performance, a "book stamping, and Junie B. Jones memorabilia - all with your favorite first grader. And we mean it!

A Day out with Thomas the Train (June 5 - 6, 12 - 13)
We took my son last year and had a blast!! Totally worth doing at least once!
http://www.kyrail.org/thomastrain/main.html

Mayfest Craft Festival Gratz Park Sat - Sun

Whether you are a returning guest or vendor, or are discovering Mayfest for the first time, this event has something for everyone! Mayfest is a juried art fair with a focus on a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstrating Artists and Activity Artists, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers, traditional Maypole Dance, food concession vendors, and children's activities including an Astro Jump, pirate ship ride, pony rides, petting zoo and children's crafts.

Join us for the 2010 Mayfest Arts Fair
Saturday May 8, 10am - 6pm
Sunday May 9, 11am - 5pm
Gratz Park, Lexington, Kentucky

http://www.downtownlex.com/mayfest-arts-fair

Michaels' Craft Events for Mother's Day!

Starts tonight!!!
Thur 6th Tshirts
Fri 7th Frames
Sat 8th Cards and Cookies
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/events?storeid=5302

Thursday Night Live

Starts tonight!!! Cheapside Park 4:30 - 8:00 Food, Beer, Wine, Drinks for purchase - live music, and a featured Non-Profit to donate to! Check it out! The schedule is online at
http://www.downtownlex.com/thursday-night-live-concerts

Explorium Parenting Event, May 6

The Explorium begins its 2010-2011 Parenting Seminar Series with Dr. Katherine Stone. Dr. Stone a child psychologist here in Lexington, will start the series with, "Everyday Ways to Rear Confident Kids".
This series of parenting seminars is intended to equip and encourage parents and is part of the Explorium's ongoing commitment to families. All of the seminars are free and you are invited to share this event with others. Please RSVP if you are bringing children with you as we will have free time in the Explorium with staff supervision while the seminar goes on. Pizza will be served to all RSVP children and light refreshments for adults attending the seminar. Doors open at 6 PM Thursday, May 6, with the seminar beginning at 6:30 PM and ending at 7:45 PM.

Call the Explorium or RSVP on their Facebook Event Page 258-3253