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EKU CityFest 2026 Brings Richmond to Life on Thursday Night 🎉
When the sun sets over the Intramural Field, a wave of color and sound rolls across Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. On Thursday, September 10, 2026, the university will open its gates to the city for its annual CityFest, a street-fair-style celebration that turns campus space into a marketplace of local business stalls, student-run activities, and…
Miss Spoonbread and Miss Berea Pageants Set for Saturday, September 5, at Berea Community Gym 👑
Every town has its own way of picking the young women who will wear its name for the next year. In Berea, we do it out in the open, on a gym floor, in front of everybody. This year that day is Saturday, September 5, 2026, when the Miss Spoonbread Festival and Miss Berea pageants…
Berea Arts Council marks 40 years with Stepping Out for Art on Sept. 5 🎨
Berea has been making room for artists for a long time, and on Saturday, September 5, the Berea Arts Council will mark four decades of that work with its annual Stepping Out for Art fundraiser. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at Churchill’s, 100 Churchill Drive in Berea. The Berea Arts Council is…
Lexington Comic & Toy Con Adds a Fall Weekend at Central Bank Center, Sept. 4-6 🥶
If you have a kid who has worn the same superhero mask to Richmond Road all summer, or a closet bin of action figures you have been meaning to sort, this one is for you. Lexington Comic & Toy Con is adding a fall edition for the first time. It runs Friday through Sunday, September…
64West Brings Free Live Music to Griffin Gate’s Mansion Lawn Friday, September 4 🎷
Food vendors, a Lexington variety band, and an outdoor concert on the grounds of a 19th-century estate. If you have been looking for a free Friday night out that does not require a ticket or a reservation, Music at The Mansion has one for you. 64West takes the stage on the Mansion lawn at the…
Free Live Music Returns to Moondance Amphitheater with Honeychild 🎤
Free live music returns to the Moondance Amphitheater this September, offering a reliable, no-fuss Friday night tradition for residents of Madison County and the surrounding communities. On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Summer Nights in Suburbia concert series brings the high-energy local band Honeychild to the stage. The event runs from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.,…
Meet the Forest Reptiles of Madison County at the Forestry Outreach Center 🐢
If you have spent any time hiking the wooded hollows around Berea in late summer, you know the quiet rustle of dry leaves usually means someone small is on the move. Most often, it is a reptile going about its daily business. These cold-blooded neighbors are an essential part of our local ecosystem, yet they…
Free Concert: Lexington Legend Tee Dee Young Brings Blues to Berea College 🎸
Thursday, September 3, is a good night to clear your calendar. The Berea College convocation series is bringing Tee Dee Young to campus, and if you know anything about Kentucky blues, you already know his name means serious music. Young is a Lexington institution: 50-plus years of playing, singing, and leading bands in blues clubs…
A Disney Classic Opens the Door to the Stage With The Aristocats KIDS Auditions in Berea
Some movies belong mostly to one generation. Disney’s The Aristocats belongs to several. Many grandparents first met Duchess, Thomas O’Malley, Marie, Toulouse, and Berlioz when the animated movie arrived in theaters in 1970. Parents may remember watching it during a later theater release, on television, or over and over at home. Today’s children are still…
A Free Year of Claude for Teachers Is Generous. The Second Year Is the Problem. 🍎
Anthropic has introduced Claude for Teachers, offering verified K-12 educators across the United States a full year of free access to premium Claude capabilities. At first glance, there is very little to criticize in this initiative. Teachers are systemically overworked, school budgets remain perpetually stretched, and lesson planning routinely spills into evenings and weekends. Many…
Monday Trivia at Rebel Rebel Offers an Easy All-Ages Night Out in Berea 🧠
Many community events require a significant amount of upfront planning. You may need to register days in advance, purchase expensive tickets, gather specialized equipment, or convince a large group of friends to commit to a multi-week schedule. Monday Live Team Trivia at Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge is considerably simpler: bring a team, join one…
Top 10 Things to Do in Berea, KY
Welcome to Berea, Kentucky. Officially designated as the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky, the city features a distinct mix of Appalachian heritage, community arts, and outdoor recreation. This guide details ten varied, practical activities suitable for families, couples, and solo travelers to assist in building a well-rounded travel itinerary. 1. The Spotlight Playhouse…
Macbeth Brings Community, Swordplay, and Shakespeare to the Spotlight Playhouse Stage 🎭
There is something special about seeing Shakespeare in a local theater. Not because it is fancy. Not because it belongs behind glass. Because when it works, it feels alive. That is what The Bluegrass Players are bringing to Macbeth at The Spotlight Playhouse. This production is not just another title on the schedule. It is…
🏛️ White Hall Is an Easy Historic Day Trip from Berea This Summer
A good summer day trip does not always need a cooler full of snacks, a tank of gas, and three counties’ worth of planning. Sometimes it is just a short drive up the road. White Hall in Richmond is one of those easy local outings that feels just right for a summer afternoon. It is…
Berea Arts Council Garden Tour Returns May 23 After a Year Away
BEREA, Ky. — A local spring tradition is returning this month as the Berea Arts Council hosts its 2026 Garden Tour on Saturday, May 23. The self-guided tour runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features six private and local garden spaces across the city. The event, which took a year-long hiatus in 2025,…
Berea Chamber Annual Golf Tournament Set for June 12 at Battlefield Golf Course
BEREA, Ky. — The Berea Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual golf tournament for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond. The tournament is one of the organization’s regular networking events, bringing together local business owners, civic leaders, and community supporters. While hosted by the Berea Chamber, the event takes place…
Tasty Tuesdays Return to Irvine-McDowell Park; Historic House Remains Closed for Construction
RICHMOND, Ky. — Tuesday evenings at Irvine-McDowell Park are once again becoming a weekly community stop as the city kicks off another season of Tasty Tuesdays. The recurring event is held every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the park, with live music beginning at 6:00 p.m. While the park remains open for…
Paint Your Pet Party Offers a Creative Outing for Berea Animal Lovers May 17
BEREA, Ky. — Berea animal lovers will have a chance to turn a favorite pet photo into a painted keepsake during a Paint Your Pet Paint Party on Sunday, May 17. The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at One Eyed Jack’s Social Club, located at 107 Clay Dr. in Berea. The…
Tools and Stools Workshop Brings Traditional Woodworking to Berea Makerspace May 30–31
BEREA, Ky. — A two-day woodworking workshop called Tools and Stools with Don Weber is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, at the Berea Makerspace, located at 116 Spring Circle Drive. The class is built around a hands-on philosophy: participants build a traditional hand tool first, then use that same tool to…
Sustainable Berea Spring Gathering Supports Garden and Community Programs May 23
BEREA, Ky. — Sustainable Berea will host its Spring Gathering on Saturday, May 23, bringing supporters together for dinner, auctions, and recognition of local sustainability efforts. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Churchill’s, located at 100 Churchill Dr. in Berea. The gathering supports Sustainable Berea’s community programs, including the Berea…