BEREA, KY – Every Wednesday morning at the Madison County Public Library, something remarkable happens: the quiet hum of a public library is joined by the soft scrape of carving knives, the gentle rasp of sandpaper, and the lively sound of a fiddle. Welcome to Woodcarver Wednesday, a weekly gathering where talented woodcarvers from around…

BEREA, KY – If you’ve ever wondered what horses, hounds, and husbands have in common, two Kentucky artists have the answer: they all make excellent subjects for a painting. Lesa Aker and Sharon Matisoff are bringing more than 35 original oil and pastel works to the Kentucky Artisan Center in Berea for Manes, Muzzles &…

BEREA, KY – November brings a full calendar of live music to Berea College, with nine free concerts showcasing student talent across a wide range of musical styles and traditions. From classical recitals to gospel, bluegrass to mariachi, the college’s music department is opening its doors—and its stages—to the community throughout the month, with performances…

BEREA, KY – When it comes to holiday shopping, Berea offers something most big-box stores can’t: one-of-a-kind gifts made by hand, right here in Kentucky’s Folk Arts and Crafts Capital. From handwoven textiles and pottery to jewelry, glass art, and locally made candles, Berea’s shops and galleries are packed with treasures you won’t find anywhere…

BEREA, KY – On Friday, November 14, the Berea Chamber of Commerce will officially welcome Modern Zen Candle Company to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the shop’s Center Street location. The celebration, scheduled for noon at 110 Center Street (next door to Papa Leno’s), marks a milestone for owner and maker Jennifer,…

Two Ways to Help Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity This November The Berea Food Bank is calling on the community for support through two important November initiatives: the annual fund drive running through November 22 and the 4th Annual Better Together 5K on November 22. Both efforts support vital services that help hundreds of Berea families…

Advanced Students Transform Holiday Classic Into Spellbinding Theater Experience The Spotlight Acting School presents Charles Dickens’ timeless tale A Christmas Carol for two weekends in November, bringing the magic of redemption and the spirit of Christmas to Berea audiences. Performances run November 14-16 and November 21-23 at The Spotlight Playhouse. This beloved holiday classic follows…

Two Festive Evenings of Creativity This November Get ready to brighten your home for the holidays with two special ceramic paint parties at Just Love Coffee Cafe in Berea. Paint Parties Plus is hosting back-to-back creative evenings where participants can create custom holiday decorations to light up their season. Both events take place on Tuesday…

BEREA, KY – On Tuesday, November 11, at 11 a.m., Berea will pause to honor those who served. American Legion Post 50 of Berea is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony, a tradition that brings the community together to say a simple but powerful “thank you” to the men and women who wore the uniform.…

BEREA, KY – There’s something magical about opening your front door and seeing a handmade wreath hanging there—especially when you made it yourself. On Saturday, November 15, the Berea Arts Council is hosting a Holiday Wreath Workshop where participants will spend three cozy hours learning to craft their own one-of-a-kind grapevine wreaths. Led by artist…

Young Performers Ages 14-18 Invited to Bring Disney Magic to Life Do you want to build a snowman? Spotlight Acting School is holding auditions this Saturday for Disney’s Frozen Jr., inviting young performers ages 14-18 to bring the beloved story of Elsa, Anna, and the kingdom of Arendelle to the Berea stage. Auditions take place…

BEREA, KY – When you’re a college student in 2025, balancing classes, work, and a social life is challenge enough. Now imagine adding a 2,400-year-old Greek tragedy to your to-do list. That’s exactly what students at Berea College are doing this week as they bring Sophocles’ Antigone to the stage at the Jelkyl Drama Center.…

Berea School Recognized for Exceptional Academic Performance and Innovation Farristown Middle School has been selected as one of only 11 schools statewide to receive Kentucky Spotlight School recognition from the Kentucky Department of Education. The honor highlights the school’s exceptional academic performance, innovative teaching practices, and commitment to student success. Located at 751 Farristown Industrial…

Teen Actors Present Musical Comedy About Shakespeare Rivalry The Spotlight Playhouse presents Something Rotten Jr., a fast-paced musical comedy set in the Renaissance, featuring two casts of talented teen actors ages 14–18. Performances run November 7–16, with two different teen casts sharing the run. Set in the 1590s, the show follows brothers Nick and Nigel…

Historic Berea Venue Hosts Modern Dance Event This Saturday Club Arena Skating Rink, celebrating 65 years in business, welcomes a new generation of entertainment this Saturday with the K-Pop Hop Dance-a-thon. The event blends the venue’s decades-long tradition of family fun with the global phenomenon of Korean pop music and dance culture. The dance-a-thon takes…

Pictured – Paula Davis and Darrell Harrison in the original production of Dracula: The New World 2015 BEREA, KY – This November marks a milestone for The Spotlight Playhouse as Dracula: The New World celebrates its 10th anniversary. What began in October 2015 as a creative experiment has become a beloved Halloween tradition that helped…

First-Place Colonels Host Conference Match Just 20 Minutes from Berea Eastern Kentucky University’s volleyball team hosts Bellarmine University this Friday, November 7 at 6 PM in Richmond, offering local fans a chance to watch first-place ASUN Conference volleyball action just down the road from Berea. The Colonels (17-7 overall) enter the match riding a four-game…

Community Choir Brings Uplifting Music to Berea This Sunday First Christian Church in Berea welcomes The Men in Christ Community Choir for an afternoon of inspiring gospel music this Sunday, November 9. The free concert offers the community an opportunity to experience powerful vocal harmonies and uplifting spiritual music in a welcoming fellowship setting. The…

Fall Concert Celebrates Creation and Community This Thursday The Berea College Concert Choir and Chamber Singers invite the community to an evening of uplifting choral music on Thursday, November 6 at 6:00 PM in Gray Auditorium, Presser Hall. The fall concert, titled “For the Beauty of the Earth,” celebrates the wonder of creation and the…

Appalachian Gothic Horror Celebrates a Decade with Returning Cast Chad Hembree’s “Dracula: The New World” returns this November for its 10th anniversary production—a milestone for an Appalachian reimagining of the classic vampire legend that has become a beloved tradition at The Spotlight Playhouse. Written originally to provide a no-fee production for the theater when it…