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Places to go, things to do, people to see in Kentucky featuring summer fairs and festivals; Beech Bend Park and travel. July 2013 issue.TRANSCRIPT
Happy Fourth of JulyWhat does Independance Day mean to
you? Just another day off work when thedate falls during the middle of the week?
Your main vacation week? Traveling orstaying home to complete that long-awaitedhome project? Whatever the plans, be thank-ful we have the “Freedom” to check out theabundant patriotic events featured in this issueof The Weekender. We have the “Freedom” tochoose whatever we wish attend. Fairs and fes-tivals are definately abundant this time of yearand this summer is no exception. We’ve evendiscovered some new events to add to ouragenda. So whatever you choose, remember tothank God for our Freedom.
10 Interesting Facts About Independence Day* The first Independence Day celebration took
place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. This was alsothe day that the Declaration of Independence wasfirst read in public after people were summoned bythe ringing of the Liberty Bell.
* The Declaration of Independence was first pre-sented to Congress on June 28, 1776, after morethan a year of trying to appeal the practice of taxa-tion by England without representation in theEnglish Parliament.
* 50 flags are flown 24 hours a day at theWashington Monument.
* Originally, the stars on the flag were arranged ina circle to denote the equality of all the colonies.
* Thomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversaryof the Declaration of Independence. So did JohnAdams who also signed the Declaration.
* Only John Hancock actually signed theDeclaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Allthe others signed later.
* The White House held its first 4th of July party in1801.
* Barbecue is big on Independence Day, withmore than 74 million Americans planning one. Weeat around 150 million hot dogs and buy around700 million pounds of chicken.
* July 4th became a national holiday in 1941.* President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4,
1872.
I would like to wish you a happy and safeIndependence Day all summer long!
Kathy Barnett / Managing Editor
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UpClose With the Editor
About the Cover :The newest ride added to BeechBend Waterpark near BowlingGreen, Ky. is officially OPEN!It’s called the VORTEX! Thisrevolving swing will take riders60 feet into the air reaching amaximum swing angle of 240degrees! Riders will sit facingeach other to maximize theinteractive experience, and atthe max height of the swing,the riders will be suspendedupside down! See page 2 for
a discount on admission. Like us onfacebook for the chance to win FREEtickets.
A Prelude to the Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
Mustangs 50th ANNIVERSARY BACK-ROADS DRIVE
Beautiful horse farms via scenic byways. Cruise through historic Frankfort & Midway
Lunch, tour, free shot glass & bourbon whiskey tasting at Buffalo Trace Distillery
Drive through the Kentucky River Valley. About 80 miles over 5 hours for full trip
$40 Per Person. Pre-registration & Payment Required! Mustangs Only! 200 Car Limit!
www.bluegrassmustangclub.com or www.frankfortmustangsclub.org
Departs from the Keeneland Club House, 9:30 AM, Friday, July 19.
HOSTED BY FRANKFORT MUSTANGS CLUB & BLUEGRASS MUSTANG CLUB
Please print, detach the following, and mail to Bluegrass Mustang Club, ATTN: Back-Roads Drive, P. O. Box 910712, Lexington,
KY 40591-0712.
Please include a check for $40 for each participant made to Bluegrass Mustang Club.
Name(s) of Driver & Passenger(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email ______________________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________________
Car Club (if any) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Year & Style of Mustang ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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ELIZABETHTOWN - What do you get when you mix beautiful collector cars, sockhops, and an live music that embodies the essence of the 50's and 60's? The answer:Cruisin' The Heartland with XFINITY®!
The fourth annual event takes place July 26-27. Scheduled activities begin Fridaywith an inaugural poker run at 5 p.m. beginning at Stone Hearth Restaurant. WAKYradio will host a sock hop Friday night and the State Theater will be sponsoring abeer tent all weekend long.
Events begin early Saturday morning with a breakfast at Pritchard CommunityCenter. The cost is $8. Gates open to cruisers at 11 a.m. in downtown Elizabethtown.Local artists will be playing on the main stage beginning at 5 p.m. followed by a freeconcert from the Monarchs at 7:30 p.m.
Cruisin the Heartland is the fastest growing auto event around. This event wasvoted one of the top cruise-ins in the nation by Chevy Classics Magazine. This eventbrings over 1,800 cruise cars from all over the country.
For more information on all the events visit www.cruisinthe heartland.com .
Boz Scaggs with Special Guest Rayland BaxterTuesday, July 23rd, 2013 - 7:30pm
A casual listen to the Boz Scaggs discography makes onething obvious: Boz Scaggs is both a musical seeker and aman of sizable talent as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Hisexplorations in Blues and R&B, Rock and Jazz have producedlasting work and a career that has brought with it acclaim, aloyal following, and an enduring respect among musicians.
With MEMPHIS (429 Records), his first studio album in fiveyears, Scaggs looks back musically and biographically. (Hisfather and grandparents are from Memphis, as is his wife.) “Ihad been thinking about a record that involved going back intomy past and finding songs that match my style and my voice,”Scaggs says. With producer Steve Jordan and a crack band heputs a distinctive touch on classics like “Rainy Night inGeorgia,” “Corinna Corinna,” and “Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl,”as well as on a couple of originals. Thirteen tracks wererecorded in three days at the city’s landmark Royal Studios,where the late Willie Mitchell produced so many of Al Green’sand Anne Peebles’ legendary albums.
In addition to touring extensively with his own band, Scaggscontinues to work with Donald Fagen and Michael McDonaldas The Dukes of September, most recently a playing a 47-citytour to rave reviews, performing their own material along withR&B and Soul classics. Within that collaboration, throughouthis career and especially evident in MEMPHIS, Scaggs’ uniquevoice and trademark sound make plain his abiding respect fora wide spectrum of American roots music.
Rayland Baxter’s debut album “Feathers & Fishhooks” wasreleased in August 2012 on ATO Records. His songs are acalming force for anyone looking for change, for love, or want-ing to walk in a different direction—because it was his ownquest for all those things that motivated the music. “I had noth-ing to write about until I was 25. I had to live through a lot,” hesays, “and I when I sing I don’t hold back.”
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SKyPACpresents:
www.theskypac.com
People to See:
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SKyPACpresents:
601 College StreetBowling Green, KY 42101
Administration: 270-904-5000Ticketing: 270-904-1880www.theskypac.com
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CHILDREN IN THE DELLJuly 6, 13, 20, 27/CRESTWOOD - Saturday morn-
ings through Sept. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.Children are free with the admission of one adult.Gardens, woods, trails and fields . . . these Saturday-morning classes are the perfect opportunity to givechildren a chance to spend some time with all that isgreen. Our energetic and creative educators willengage the children in everything from planting andgrowing veggies to nature-inspired scavenger huntsand a whole lot more. Whatever happens to be in sea-son will be the topic du jour. Intended for childrenfrom 5-12 years old. Parents must stay on thegrounds and are invited to participate in the day’sactivities. Preregistration encouraged – drop-ins wel-come as space allows. For more information, call 502-241-4788 or visit www.yewdellgardens.org
6TH ANNUAL GARDEN SCULPTURE SHOW
Thru August 4/CRESTWOOD - Free with RegularAdmission Don’t miss Yew Dell’s 6th annual showthat will feature some of the best sculptors in theregion. Regardless of your preferred style or materi-al, we’re sure this year’s juried show will have some-thing to catch your eye. Whether you want to comeout to enjoy the art or are looking for a piece for yourown garden, be sure to make it out during the twomonths of the show. For more information, call 502-241-4788 or visit online at
www.eventbrite.com/event/5297880102#
HARDIN COUNTY FAIRJuly 8-13/GLENDALE - This year marks the 50th
anniversary of the fair. There will be several newattractions including "Ugly Lamp Contest", "MonsterTruck Rides & Show" and "No Joe's Circus".Admission is $9 per person per day. Gates open at 4p.m. and the midway opens at 6 p.m. For more infor-mation and a schedule of events visit www.hardinco-fair.com.
THE BARDSTOWN OPRYJuly 12/BARDSTOWN - Traditional Country
Music every Friday nightwith Special Guest. 7:30 -10:00 p.m. Blue GrassEntertainment &Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY31E. Doors open at 6 p.m. Adults $10, children 6-12$6. 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com
BARDSTOWN GHOST TREKJuly 13/BARDSTOWN - A guided walking historic
tour and ghost hunt held every Saturday (rain orshine) 8 - 9:30 p.m. $15, children under six free. GhostTrek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includesthe Jailer's Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the TalbottTavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on currentevents at tour time). Bring your camera, audiorecorders and camcorders to collect evidence as wewalk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com
FABULOUS 50S SHOWJuly 12, 19, 26/GRAND RIVERS - 7 p.m. at the
Badgett Playhouse (+Matinee 2 p.m. July 19).Celebrate the sights and sounds of the greatestdecade ever! Take a stroll down memory lanethrough a time that brought us Doo-Wop, Elvis, CarHops and the Twist. This nostalgic look back takes usfrom an after school trip to the diner all the way tothe prom celebrating the music of the 1950s. Do youremember when..? Reserve Seating. Call the BoxOffice at 888-362-4223.
BG GAUNTLET MUD RUNJuly 13/ALVATON - At Phil Moore Park, This is a
muddy 3 mile obstacle course fun run -no seriouspeople allowed. Leave valuables at home. Wear oldclothes and shoes. Bring a trash bag for muddyclothes. Don’t worry about finishing fast—finishwith style rest of the rules we’ll make up as we go!There will be live music, a helium balloon launch andmore. Participants may receive a T-shirt and a finish-ers reward. Help the Center for Courageous Kids. Formore information visit www.BGGauntlet.com or call270-781-6714.
Calendar of EventsJuly
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