2010 Calendar of Events
January through June
January 1st -10th – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, Children Just Like Me. Changing Exhibits Gallery. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
January 9th -31st – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, Mason County Arts Students Photography Exhibit. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
January TBA -- Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, A Search for Passion. A trip to the Sri Lankan Sapphire Mines will be presented by Laurie & Simon Watt, 5-7 p.m. in the meeting room. Reception to follow at EAT GAllery. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
January 17th – Ohio River Valley Artist Guild, Art Smart Sundays, 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington. Contact: 606-759-1336
January 17th – Martin Luther King March, Scott United Methodist Church at 1:30 p.m., sponsored by Maysville-Mason County NAACP. Contact: 606-584-8929.
February
February 6th-26th – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, Mason County Arts Student’s Senior Spotlight. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
February 13th -- Valentine’s Day Art Show, At the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington. Contact: 606-759-1336
February 18-21st & 25-28th – Maysville Players Present Ron Hutchinson’s "Moonlight & Magnolias" Washington Opera House, 116 W. Second Street, downtown Maysville. Show times and prices vary. Contact: 606-564-3666
February 21st – Flag Raising at Iwo Jima Monument, Elizaville Cemetery in Fleming County honors Fleming County native Pfc. Franklin Sousley, one of the heroes immortalized in the infamous photograph taken Feb. 23, 1945. Contact: 606-845-1223
February 27th-March 28th – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center display: Presidents Art & Essay contest, Wormald Building. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org.
March
March 5th – 12th Annual Art & Antique Charity Auction Maysville Country Club, for more information contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
March 13th – Rotary Farm Machinery Sale at Chuck Marshall Sale Lot on Hwy. 11, 9 a.m. Contact: 606-564-1115
March 17th – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration; O’Rourke’s Pub, downtown Maysville. Contact: (606) 564-3933
March 19th – “Understanding Opals” Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, a talk by Robyn Dufty Shires, 5 p.m. For more information contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org
March 21st – Ohio River Valley Artist Guild, Art Smart Sundays, 2-4 p.m. at the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington. Contact: 606-759-1336
March 19th – Women’s Crisis Center “Take Back the Night” candlelight vigil in remembrance of survivors of sexual assault, 6 p.m. at Limestone Landing.
March 21st -- Ohio River Valley Artist Guild, Art Smart Sundays. 2-4 p.m. 504 Duke of York St.; 606-759-1336.
March 26-28th – AAU Boys Tournament
March 27th – Regional Science Olympiad, Maysville Community & Technical College, Maysville Campus will once again be hosting middle and high school students.
April
April 2nd-4th – Girls AAU Tournament
April 3rd-May 30th – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center presents the MCHS Students' Senior Art Showcase, Wormald Building. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org.
April 3rd – Easter Egg Hunt at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Over 4000 Easter eggs for girls and boys under the age of 12; Starts in front of the Pioneer Museum at 11 a.m. Contact: 800-443-7008 for park information and directions.
April 3rd – Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, book signing with Leigh Ann Florence, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Worthington Lodge Gift Shop.
April 8th-11th &15th-18th – Maysville Players Present “Always…Patsy Cline” a musical tribute by Ted Swindley at Washington Opera House, 116 W. Second Street, downtown Maysville. Show times and prices vary. Contact: 606-564-3666
April 8th-April 10th – Annual Pat Breslin Watercolor Workshop. Artist James D. Werline instructing. Thursday evening 4/8, 5-7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Introductory Evening, 4/9 & 4/10, workshop from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington. Contact: 606-759-1336
April 15th – Maysville Community & Technical College, Science Building dedication. For more information contact: 606-759-7141
April 16th-18th – 5th Annual Student Art Show at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Free and open to the public. Contact: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008 for overnight accommodations, directions, and additional park information. Contact: 859-289-2185 for more information about the art show.
April 16th-18th – Mason County High School presents “Oliver.” Downtown High School Auditorium. Friday & Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:15 p.m. Contact: 606-564-3393
April 17th & 18th – 23rd Annual Chocolate Festival. Located within the Washington Historic District. Enjoy chocolate goodies in all of the specialty stores and museums. Contact 606-759-7423 or www.washingtonky.com
April 16th-18th – Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, 5th Annual Student Art Show. Please call Larry Mitchell at 859-289-2185 for more information.
April 22nd – Freedom Celebration VI: A Multi-Cultural Experience! The event will be held in the Fields Auditorium, Maysville Community & Technical College on April 22, 6 p.m. Contact: 606-759-7141, ext. 66147
April 23rd & 24th – Campers Appreciation Weekend at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Campers pay for one night and get the second night FREE during this weekend. Special canoe trips, programs, and music during the entire weekend. Call Reserve America at 888-459-7275, for campground reservations
April 24th -- Tony Poe Hospice of Hope Cornhole Tournament at O’Rourke’s Pub. Contact 606-564-3933
April 24th – Freedom Fund Event. Sponsored by Maysville-Mason County Chapter of the NAACP. Mason County Middle School, 7-9:30 p.m. Contact: 606-584-8929
April 24th-26th – St. Patrick School presents “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” Contact: 606-564-5949.
April 24th -- Doggie Derby Dog Walk to benefit the Women’s Crisis Center Pet Protection Program and Humane Society of Buffalo Trace. Registration is at 2 p.m. and the Dog Walk begins at 3 p.m. at the Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park. For more information, contact: 606-564-6708
April 24th & 25th – Maysville Antique & Craft Show at King Burley Warehouse, 1510 Industrial Park Drive, Maysville; 120 Vendors from 4 states participate in event sponsored by Washington Lions Club. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: 606-564-6240
April 24th – Walk & Run Against Child Abuse to benefit Buffalo Trace Children’s Advocacy Center. Run starts 8:30 a.m. in downtown Maysville at corner of Market and Second street. Contact: 606-563-0572
April 30th- May 3rd – 4th Annual Artist Event at EAT Gallery 6-9 p.m., Monday. EAT Gallery cordially invites you to meet one of our very talented jewelry designers (artist to be announced). Light refreshments served. Contact: 606-564-5578 or info@eatgallery.com
May
May 1-31 – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center display; Ohio River Valley Artist’s Guild. Contact: 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org.
May 2nd – Mason County Homemakers Blacktop & Spring Sale; Mason County Cooperative Extension Service Parking Lot, 800 U.S. Hwy 68, Maysville. Contact: 606-564-6808
May 7th – Annual Tromp & Trolley Art Show; Downtown Maysville beginning at 5 p.m. Opening reception for the Annual Ohio River Valley Artist’s Guild to be held at the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center.
May 8th – 3rd Annual Youthfest sponsored by Nativity Montessori School. Crafts, food and carnival games for all ages. Maysville-Mason County Rec Park. For more information, contact: 606-584-7874 or nmyouthfest@yahoo.com
May 9th – Mother’s Day Buffet at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Contact: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008 for additional information.
May 11th – Mason Co. Spring Choral & Orchestra Concert at Downtown High School Auditorium. Features vocal and orchestra ensembles, begins at 8 p.m. Contact: 606-564-3393
May 15th – May’s Lick Asparagus Festival; Main Street, May’s Lick. Enjoy art contests, crafts, tractor parade, bed race, food and fun at this community event. Contact: 606-763-6823
May 22nd -- March of Dimes March for Babies, 8 a.m., starts at Rotary Park with 2 mile route through downtown.
May 28th-31st – Memorial Day Weekend Activities at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Canoe trips on the Licking River, live music and entertainment, battlefield walks, museum tours and much more. Contact: 859-289-5507
May 29th – Buffalo Trails MultiSport Races (date subject to change) in downtown Maysville. Competitors from across the nation compete in a Duathlon consisting of a 2-mile run, a 22-mile bike ride, and a second 3.1-mile run through downtown Maysville and surrounding Mason County. The Triathlon consists of a ½-mile swim, 22-mile bike ride and 3.1-mile run and a Sprint Triathlon. Contact: 606-564-5534 or www.buffalotrailsraces.com or e-mail: chamber@maysvilleky.net.
June
June 5th -- 2nd Annual Zach Ruble Memorial Bicycle Tour. Four moderate to challenging scenic routes to choose from. Begins at 8 a.m. at Mason County Indoor Track Facility (Formally Jockey) 725 Clarks Run Road. For more information go to www.limestonecycling.org/zrmr
June 7th-11th -- Annual Ohio River Valley Artist’s Guild Summer Camp. An art camp specially designed for children between 7-14 years of age. 1-4 p.m. at the Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington. Contact: 606-759-1336
June 11th & 12th – Mason Co. Relay for Life at Maysville-Mason County Recreation Park 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Contact: Ashley Clos 859-372-7885 or Tina Curtis 606-407-1487
June 12th – Maysville Uncorked! Wine and Art Festival, Middle Market Street, downtown Maysville. Wine tasting showcases Kentucky’s vineyards, art, food and music. Free street party 7 p.m. Sponsored by The Maysville Players. Contact: 606-564-4597
June 26th -- International Chili Society Cookoff, downtown Maysville, sponsored by Save the Russell Theatre Group. Noon - 10 p.m., music, vendors, cold beer. Contact: 606-541-1156 or luanne@maysvilleky.net