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NOVEMBER 2009
                    
HOLIDAY PREVIEW

November 13 & 14
Join us for the Holiday Preview in Historic Downtown Bardstown. Our specialty shops are filled with beautiful decorations, creative gifts and festive apparel for that special someone on your list. The downtown restaurants are preparing holiday entrees for you and your guest to enjoy when you make downtown your destination. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Select stores on Sunday. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

FLAGET HOSPITAL AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
November 20
The bazaar will begin at 9am with wonderful gifts from the gift shop as well as handmade crafts. There will be a bake sale section with homemade cakes, pies and breads all made from scratch. Luncheon from 11am - 2pm. Cost is $7.50. Raffle tickets will be available at the door for $1. Bardstown United Methodist Church, 116 E. Flaget Ave.

HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES BOURBON HERITAGE CENTER
OPEN HOUSE

November 24 & 25
Join us for our open house. Enjoy sampling many of our bourbon flavored foods, and soak up the festive spirit. See Nelson County's largest indoor Christmas tree and shop our wide range of seasonal and gift items in our store. 10am - 6pm. Free admission. 1311 Gilkey Run Road. 502-337-1000. www.bourbonheritagecenter.com

MY OLD KENTUCKY HOME CANDLELIGHT TOURS
November 27 & 28, December 4 & 5, 11 & 12
My Old Kentucky Home is decorated for Christmas in the antebellum style beautifully accented by the glow of candles everywhere. Guests have a guided tour with refreshments afterwards. 5 - 8:30pm. Adults, $5.50; Seniors, $5; Children 6-12, $3.50; under 6 free. My Old Kentucky Home State Park, 501 E. Stephen Foster Ave. 502-348-3502 or 800-323-7803.

DECEMBER 2009

TRIM-A-TREE PARTY
December 1
Children ages 3-8 are invited to make ornaments to trim the library tree and to take home. Free. 6:30 - 7:30pm. Nelson County Public Library, 201 Cathedral Manor. 502-348-3714.

JAILER'S INN OPEN HOUSE

December 3
Enjoy the holiday season in jail. Jailer's Inn decks out in style. Savor some hot cider and cookies, while viewing some of the beautiful bed and breakfast rooms and hall adorned with holiday cheer. Free admission. 5 - 8pm at Jailer's Inn Bed and Breakfast, 111 W. Stephen Foster Ave. 502-348-5551, cpaul@jailersinn.com (email) or www.jailersinn.com.

BARDSTOWN-NELSON COUNTY CHRISTMAS PARADE
December 3 (December 4, if weather cancels)
Town & Country Bank and Trust Company invites you to share in a special celebration as we welcome home family, friends and the many brave and courageous soldiers who serve this country. We will celebrate their homecoming at the Bardstown-Nelson County Christmas Parade with a magical celebration themed 'Home for the Holidays'. The parade begins at 6pm in downtown Bardstown. Contact Sunshine Smith or Lauren Shewmaker at 502-348-3911 or 502-337-6267.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OF CHRISTMAS
December 4
The Mid-Kentucky Chorus at St. Catharine, under the direction of Teresa Tedder, along with professional soloists and musicians, will perform at the Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, 310 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Performance begins at 7:30pm. Adults, $10; Seniors, $7; Students Free. Tickets available at the door. For information contact Susan Spalding at 859-336-9232.

MIRACLE ON 3RD STREET
December 4 & 5
Begin your holiday shopping in the many quaint and unique shops in Downtown Bardstown. Enjoy Christmas carols, beautiful decorated windows, Christmas cheer and scheduled trolley rides. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Visit with Santa at Santa's Workshop on the Court Square on Saturday, 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUM'S NORTH POLE EXPRESS
December 4 - 6, 11 - 13 & 18
All aboard for an evening of fun and holiday cheer as we journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves who will be serving Christmas goodies on the trip back. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas for pictures with Santa at the depot. Adults, $19; Children 2-12, $14. Excursion time is Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays & Sundays, 6pm.  136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES TROLLEY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR
December 4, 11 & 18
Ride by Bardstown's best decorated homes and enjoy cookies and cider around Nelson County's largest Christmas tree. Ticket price is $7 per person. Tours leave from Heaven Hill Distilleries Bourbon Heritage Center, 1311 Gilkey Run Road at 6pm. For reservations call 502-337-9593. www.bourbonheritagecenter.com

BARDSTOWN WOMAN'S CLUB LUNCH WITH SANTA
December 5
Children and adults enjoy a lunch of hot dog, chips, cookies and drink. Activities include face painting, crafts, story telling singing and Christmas bingo. And of course a visit with Santa. 11am - 1pm. Cost is $3. St. Joseph School Cafeteria, 320 W. Stephen Foster Ave. Contact: Margaret Lewis at 502-348-9269.

KENTUCKY RAILWAY MUSEUM'S SANTA EXPRESS
December 5 & 6, 12 & 13
During the Santa Express you will hear a Christmas story and holiday music as Santa and his helpers pass through the train handing out candy canes and bells. Wear your pajamas for pictures with Santa and cookies and hot chocolate back at the depot. Don't forget your camera! Adults, $17; Children 2-12, $12. Excursion time is 2pm. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

MAKER'S MARK DISTILLERY CANDLELIGHT TOURS
December 5 & 12
Enjoy a Bourbon filled evening of cheer. Join Maker's Mark in celebrating the holidays by experiencing a tour of the Distillery by candlelight. Many surprises are in store. 5:30 - 7pm. From Bardstown take Hwy 49 South to Hwy 52 East through Loretto to 3350 Burk's Spring Rd., Loretto. Free admission. 270-865-2099. www.makersmark.com

SANTA ON THE SQUARE
December 5, 12 & 19
Visit with Santa at Santa's Workshop on the Court Square. 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

SKATE WITH SANTA
December 6
Come spend the afternoon roller skating with Santa and receive a free gift. Don't forget to bring your camera. 1:30 - 4pm. Cost is $3. Whispering Wheels Roller Rink, 209 E. Broadway. 502-348-6622.

MRS. BECKHAM'S CHRISTMAS TEA AT WICKLAND
December 11 - 13
Julia Wickliffe Beckham, the only woman in the world to be the mother, sister and daughter of a governor, hosts a Victorian Tea at Wickland, The Home of Three Governors. She shares her memories of living at Wickland at the turn of the century. December 11 and 13, 3-5pm; December 12, 12:30-2pm. Reservations required. Cost $15.  Call 502-507-0808. 550 Bloomfield Road, US 62 East.

HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES
December 12
Tour of privately owned homes, both old and new, decorated for the holidays in Bardstown and surrounding area. It includes a candlelight tour of My Old Kentucky Home. 2 - 9pm. Tickets available at the Welcome Center. $12 in advance; $15 day of tour. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

MY OLD KENTUCKY DINNER TRAIN'S NORTH POLE EXPRESS
December 13 & 20
Join us for a one and a half hour magical train ride. Santa will join us and visit each child. Our chef will prepare a special holiday meal to be enjoyed by all. 1:30 & 4:30pm. Groups are welcome. Adults, $30; Children 2 - 12, $25. 866-801-3463 or 502-348-7300. www.kydinnertrain.com

3RD ON 3RD, HOLIDAY WRAP UP
December 18 & 19
Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants. Friday & Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Visit with Santa at Santa's Workshop on the Court Square on Saturday, 11am - 1pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

Christmas Eve Open House
December 24
Join us for a Christmas Eve Open House, where you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and Christmas music.  Everyone is welcome from 4:00 until 10:00 pm. on Christmas Eve with a child friendly family service at 5:30 and a traditional candlelit Christmas Eve Communion service at 10 pm.  Episcopal Church Of The Ascension, 211 North Third St.  502-348-4317.  questions@ascensionbardstown.org

JANUARY 2010


21st ANNUAL MID-WINTER FEASTE

January 8 - 10
Bardstown Community Theater celebrates its 21st anniversary presentation of this madrigal dinner featuring pageantry, drama, dancing, music, elegant costumes and a meal fit for royalty served during the performance. Adults, $35; Children 12 and under, $25. Kreso's Restaurant, 218 N. Third Street. Performance begins at 6:30pm on January 8 & 9; 1:30pm on January 10. Reservations recommended. Contact. Mary Lou Hood. 502-349-1968 or 502-348-4015.




 

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