Latest Events in Frankfort(August Updated)

Join us for an unforgettable evening of spooky tales from the notorious Breathitt County. Experience the spine-chilling Appalachian Ghost Stories at the Whitaker Bank in Frankfort, KY, USA. Immerse yourself in a world of restless spirits, haunted houses, and eerie legends expertly narrated by our seasoned storytellers. This bone-chilling adventure promises to captivate you from start to finish, leaving you with a lingering sense of unease long after the night is over. Don't miss out on this hair-raising opportunity to be transported to the heart of Breathitt County's supernatural realm. The event will take place on October 20, 2023, at the Whitaker Bank located at 130 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601. Secure your ticket now for a mere $15 and prepare for an evening that will keep you looking over your shoulder. Tales From Breathitt County: Appalachian Ghost Stories is an extraordinary in-person event that will leave you breathless.

Experience the ultimate cycling adventure on the picturesque Paint Creek Trail in Ohio. Join the Paint Creek Trail, Ohio - Chillicothe to / from Washington Court House Tour, a captivating metric century tour that showcases the beauty of the area. Whether you prefer to tackle the entire trail or take it in sections, this event offers a truly immersive cycling experience. From the serene wooded landscapes to the charming towns along the route, this tour promises to be an unforgettable journey. Cyclists of all levels will appreciate the well-maintained trails and breathtaking scenery. As you pedal along the Tri-County Triangle Trail, you will be surrounded by the tranquility of nature and the vibrant colors of autumn. Scheduled to take place on October 21, 2023, in Frankfort, this event is organized by CycleNuts Selfie Tour - Paint Creek Trail, Ohio. The picturesque city of Frankfort serves as the perfect starting point for this epic cycling adventure. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Paint Creek Trail as you embark on this metric century tour. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the best metric century tour in Ohio. Join us as we explore the scenic wonders of Paint Creek and create memories that will last a lifetime. Register now for the Paint Creek Trail, Ohio - Chillicothe to / from Washington Court House Tour and experience the beauty of Ohio in a whole new way.

CycleNuts Selfie Tour presents the ultimate metric century tour along the enchanting Paint Creek Trail in Ohio. This remarkable trail stretches from Chillicothe to Washington Court House, offering an unforgettable cycling experience in the heart of nature. Whether you prefer to conquer the entire route in one go or break it down into smaller parts, this tour has it all. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking beauty of the wooded surroundings as you pedal your way through. Immerse yourself in the peaceful ambiance of Paint Creek and revel in the tranquility it brings. This metric century tour has gained recognition as the finest in Ohio, and it's easy to see why. Join fellow cycling enthusiasts on a journey that encompasses the very essence of adventure and exploration. As you embark on this meticulously designed tour, you'll encounter scenic landscapes that will leave you in awe. Every turn of the pedal brings you closer to the natural wonders that adorn this picturesque trail. Mark your calendars for December 2, 2023, and head to Frankfort's CycleNuts Selfie Tour - Paint Creek Trail, Ohio, for an experience like no other. The Tri-County Triangle Trail in Frankfort, Ohio, is the starting point for this incredible event. Lace up your cycling shoes, embrace the beauty of Paint Creek, and embark on a journey that will create memories to last a lifetime. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the premier metric century tour in Ohio. The Paint Creek Trail awaits, ready to showcase its splendor to those who dare to embark on this remarkable cycling adventure.

The Potions Premiere of The Color Purple is a must-see arts event happening in the enchanting city of Frankfort. Set to take place at the prestigious Emagine Frankfort venue, located at 19965 South La Grange Road, Frankfort, IL 60423, this event promises an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars for the date, 2023-12-26, and prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating world of The Color Purple. Best of all, admission to this extraordinary event is absolutely free! Immerse yourself in the vibrant hues and soul-stirring performances that this premiere has in store. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to witness the magic of The Color Purple come to life on stage. Get ready for a night filled with emotions, as the tale of resilience and empowerment unfolds before your eyes. The Potions Premiere of The Color Purple is an event that will leave you spellbound and inspired. So, make sure to secure your spot and be a part of this extraordinary celebration of art and culture.

Prepare to test your physical limits at MURPH 2024, a challenging fitness event taking place on May 24, 2024, in Frankfort. Join participants at the venue located at 1755 Indiana 28 for a day filled with excitement and camaraderie. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to fitness challenges, MURPH 2024 offers a memorable experience for all. Don't miss out on this opportunity to push yourself and create lasting memories. Secure your spot by marking your calendars and purchasing tickets for $25. Get ready to sweat, push through obstacles, and embrace the thrill of MURPH 2024.

Experience a day of excitement at the 2nd annual Live LaMore Golf Outing on July 12th, starting at 8:30 AM. The Live LaMore Golf Outing offers a delightful blend of entertainment, competitions, cool beverages, delicious food, and camaraderie at the SPG Green Garden Country Club & Driving Range in Frankfort. Whether a seasoned golf enthusiast or someone seeking a break to bond with loved ones, this event caters to all who seek enjoyment while backing the foundation. Last year, the event drew a remarkable crowd, and this year promises to be even more remarkable. With high demand expected, securing your spot promptly is crucial to avoid missing out. Ticket price is set at $150 for this memorable day at the Live LaMore Golf Outing in Frankfort.

Nickolas Butler presents A Forty Year Kiss About the Book: From the critically acclaimed author of Shotgun Lovesongs comes an exquisitely written, small-town story about one couple's hard-won second chance at love, forty years after their divorce. Charlie and Vivian parted ways after just four years of marriage. Too many problems, too many struggles, even though the love didn't quite die. When Charlie returns to Wisconsin forty years later, he's not sure what he'll find. He is sure of one thing -- he must try to reconnect with Vivian to pick up the broken pieces of their past. But forty years is a long time. It's forty years of other relationships, forty years of building new lives, and forty years of long-held regrets, mistakes, and painful secrets. A brave and triumphant exploration of redemption and sunset triumph, A Forty Year Kiss is a once-in-a-lifetime love story, written with dazzling lyricism and remarkable clarity of spirit, from a celebrated author at the top of his game. It's a literary valentine that promises to be a love story for the ages. About the Author: Nickolas Butler was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and educated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop. He is the author of the internationally bestselling novel Shotgun Lovesongs and an acclaimed collection of short stories entitled, Beneath the Bonfire” as well as three other novels. He lives on sixteen acres of land in rural Wisconsin adjacent to a buffalo farm. He is married and has two children. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Books: Book of Potions: Winner of the 2023 Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry, selected by Ilya Kaminsky. Written with tremendous urgency and ferocious candor, the prose poems of Book of Potions captures a woman caught in the middle of life: no longer young, not yet old, trapped between generations, locked in stereotyped roles and stultifying social norms, confined by other people's expectations and their projections of what a woman should be. By turns enraged, funny, frustrated, astute and joyful, these short hybrid pieces (potion = poem + fiction) combine the lyric compression of poetry with the narrative expansiveness of prose. Readers will meander, spellbound, through a wildly imaginative dream world of fairy-tale landscapes, allegorical insights, social satire, thought experiments and vivid surreal imagery, scenes of otherworldly strangeness and haunting beauty. These potions are elixirs in language, some healing, some poisonous, all magical. Ricky: From Whitney Collins, the award-winning author of Big Bad, come twenty-three new dark and derelict (and hilarious) tales about--you guessed it--love. With Ricky, Collins applies her sharp eye, black humor, and generous heart to love stories (and the stories we tell ourselves about love). Among the wacky, tacky, lovesick, and lovelorn characters are: Ilona, the misanthropic mother and unhappy fianc who is increasingly transfixed by a rash of local shark attacks; Imogen, the sperm bank client who cultivates the love she madly desires inside herself; and Aurora Flood, the coma survivor on a mission to plant a sacred seed from the Olive Garden. Blending elements of southern gothic, speculative fiction, and horror, Ricky & Other Love Stories is political and personal, bitter and sweet: ultimately, a lot like love. About the Authors: Lauren K. Watel’s debut book, a collection of prose poetry entitled Book of Potions (potion = poem + fiction), was awarded the Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry, selected by Ilya Kaminsky, and will be published in February 2025 by Sarabande Books. Her poetry, fiction, essays and translations have appeared widely. A native of Dallas, TX, she lives in Decatur, GA. https://www.laurenkwatel.com Whitney Collins is the author of Ricky & Other Love Stories and Big Bad, which won the 2019 Mary McCarthy Prize, a 2021 Bronze INDIES, and a 2022 Gold IPPY. She received a Best American Short Stories 2022 Distinguished Story, a 2020 Pushcart Prize, a 2020 Pushcart Prize Special Mention and won the 2020 American Short(er) Fiction Prize and the 2021 ProForma Contest. Her stories have appeared in American Short Fiction, AGNI, The Idaho Review, Gulf Coast, Book of the Month Club’s Volume 0, and The Best Small Fictions 2022, among others. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: A witty and whip-smart novel about love, marriage, and family ties stretched thin by ambition. Meet Ethan and Gabe. A devoted couple for years, they have successful careers, an adorable daughter, and a house in the New Jersey suburbs. Sure, they may have drifted to different ends of the political spectrum, but their marriage still has its spark. Then one night Ethan makes an announcement: he wants to run for Congress as a Republican—but only if he has progressive Gabe’s blessing. For weeks a slightly queasy Gabe struggles between supporting his husband and maintaining his own lefty ideals. He can feel himself slowly pulled under the tide of Ethan’s ambitions, even as he becomes widely known as a conservative spouse. In a nearby town, suburban mom Nicole wonders what happened to her younger self—living in New York City, freely dating men and women, and on a path to a career in the art world. Nicole feels like an accessory in her husband’s life and like she’s given up on the goals she had for herself. Then an old flame re-enters her life unexpectedly. That woman is Ethan’s sister Kate. A political reporter at a major newspaper, Kate has reached the top of her profession. But the adrenaline rush of chasing a story has lost its thrill. When Nicole—the woman who broke her heart—slides into her DMs just as her brother starts his controversial congressional run, Kate’s life is thrown into a tailspin that threatens to derail the success she’s worked so hard to achieve. About the Authors: Elizabeth Harris is an award-winning reporter at The New York Times, where she covers books and the publishing industry. “How To Sleep At Night” is her first novel. She lives in New York City with her wife and kids. Anne Bogel Anne Bogel is the creator of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, and host of the podcast What Should I Read Next? and the Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club. She's also the author of five nonfiction titles, including I’d Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life and My Reading Life: A Book Journal. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: A tree is cut down and one listens to the silence of its falling after the noise of the chainsaws that cut it down...a slow drench of effort forms itself into sweat, followed by the relief of rain...night falls. This thoughtful collection of poems reveals, as the title indicates, the mystery and grace of falling things. The poems in The Grace of Falling Things are those of a thoughtful and attentive poet, and they are a joy to read. About the Author: A poet and religion scholar, Karl Plank is the J.W. Cannon Professor of Religion, Emeritus, at Davidson College, Davidson, North Carolina. His creative works include A Field, Part Arable (Lithic Press) and BOSS: Rewriting Rilke (RedBird Chapbooks) and his recent scholarly work is The Fact of the Cage: Reading and Redemption in David Foster Wallace's Infinite Jest (Routledge). He is a Pushcart and Best of the Net nominee and a past winner of the Thomas Carter Prize (Shenandoah). He grew up in the Highlands of Louisville, attending Belknap Elementary, Highland JHS, and Atherton HS ('70). He holds degrees from Hanover College (B.A. '74) and Vanderbilt University (M.Div., M.A. Ph.D). Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Who’s your hero? What television show did you binge-watch, even before “binge-watching” was part of our vernacular? For Julie Marie Wade, the hero is Mary Tyler Moore, the television show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show. From its premiere on Nick at Nite in 1992 until the death of its eponymous lead actress in 2017, this nonfiction novella follows our protagonist from her pre-teen years in Seattle through tenure at an academic institution in Miami—a journey modeled in surprising, tender, and humorous ways on Mary’s own journey from Roseburg to Minneapolis, to the WJM newsroom and beyond. About the Author: Julie Marie Wade writes and publishes poetry, prose, and hybrid forms. Her most recent and forthcoming collections include The Mary Years (Texas Review Press, 2024), selected by Michael Martone for the 2023 Clay Reynolds Novella Prize, Quick Change Artist: Poems (Anhinga Press, 2025), selected by Octavio Quintanilla for the 2023 Anhinga Prize in Poetry, and The Latest: 20 Ghazals for 2020 (Harbor Editions, 2025), co-authored with Denise Duhamel. A finalist for the National Poetry Series and a winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Memoir, Wade teaches in the creative writing program at Florida International University in Miami and makes her home with Angie Griffin and their two cats in Dania Beach. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: I need a flood in my soul, to carry off all the old drift and the flimsy habits that have extended down to the water's edge. —Harlan Hubbard, Journals Writer, artist, and sustainability pioneer Harlan Hubbard (1900–1988) lived a quiet, unassuming life, and yet he is thoroughly embedded in Kentucky's historical memory. While some may know of Hubbard's shantyboat sojourn on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers with his wife, Anna, or of Payne Hollow, their hand-built homestead, few know the full story. After four decades of transformation, Hubbard emerged in middle age as the rightful heir to the Transcendentalist ethos, ready to envision a unique existence of simplicity and wild beauty akin to that of the revered Henry David Thoreau. In this comprehensive biography, Jessica K. Whitehead reveals why Hubbard is beloved by his fellow Kentuckians and has been an inspiration to generations of readers interested in art, adventure, and environmentalism. Driftwood delves into Hubbard's family background, education, and relationships, and into his theories on art, writing, music, and philosophy. Using journals, letters, paintings, manuscripts, and sketches, Whitehead pieces together the distinct phases of Hubbard's life, providing new insights into his character and legacy. By examining his perspectives on creativity and responsible living, Whitehead connects the early Hubbard, who grappled with his identity and yearned for travel, with the confident and intentional Hubbard of Payne Hollow. Driftwood: The Life of Harlan Hubbard is a complex portrait of a person who deserves a place alongside other iconic American thinkers and artists in the nation's broad cultural history. It offers a vivid depiction of Hubbard, the traces he left behind, and his template for sustainability in our modern ecological landscape. About the Author: Jessica K. Whitehead is the Curator of Collections for the Kentucky Derby Museum, where she has recently written The History of the Kentucky Derby in 75 Objects, published through University Press of Kentucky. Outside of the Derby Museum, Jessica has studied Harlan Hubbard since her student days at Hanover (Class of 2011), curating multiple exhibits in the region and providing the introduction to The Watercolors of Harlan Hubbard, released in 2021. She served as a founding board member of the new non-profit Payne Hollow on the Ohio, where she still manages its collection of artifacts. She is currently a board member for the Kentucky Museum & Heritage Alliance. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

Carmichael's is excited to host Kathleen Driskell for her new poetry collection, Goat-Footed Gods. She will be joined in conversation by Erin Keane. About the Book: In her sixth collection Goat-Footed Gods, award-winning poet, essayist, and teacher Kathleen Driskell seeks to rehabilitate the reputation of the infamous Goatman of Pope Lick, identified by The Washington Post as one of the deadliest cryptids in America. The Goatman or Pope Lick Monster, a legendary creature long rumored to roam the woods around Driskell's Kentucky home, is alleged to have caused the deaths of at least five young people at Pope Lick Trestle, a railroad bridge with a ninety-foot drop at its center. The Goatman lyrics are braided with poems about Driskell’s child’s traumatic injury from a fall. Always at the heart of Driskell’s poetry is her insistence that the path to the sacred is found not through the doctrine of ancient gods, but in walking clear-eyed through the dark woods of our historical past and exploring the never-ending wonder of the natural world. About the Authors: Kathleen Driskell is an award-winning poet, essayist, and teacher and author of six books of poetry, most recently Goat-Footed Gods from Carnegie Mellon University Press. Her poems and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in many nationally known literary publications, including The New Yorker, River Teeth, Appalachian Review, Shenandoah, Southern Review, Rattle and are featured online on Poetry Daily, Verse Daily, and American Life in Poetry. Her awards and honors include a Pushcart Prize, an Al Smith Fellowship, the Denny C. Plattner Award, a Notable listing in Best American Essays 2020, and the Judy Gaines Young Book Award. Past chair of the board for the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (2019-22), Driskell is professor of creative writing and Chair of the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University, home of the nationally distinguished low-residency MFA in Writing Program. Erin Keane is a critic, poet, essayist, and journalist. She’s the author of the memoir Runaway: Notes on the Myths That Made Me (Belt Publishing), one of NPR’s best books of 2022, and editor of The Louisville Anthology (Belt Publishing, 2020). She has also published three collections of poetry. Her writing has appeared in many publications, anthologies, and public radio programs, and she was co-producer and co-host of the limited audio series These Miracles Work: A Hold Steady Podcast. Her latest audio project is the Blair Water Literary Society, a podcast about (re)reading L.M. Montgomery’s Emily of New Moon, which you can subscribe to on your favorite podcast app. She is Chief Content Officer at Salon.com and teaches in the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: The inspiring biography of former women's professional baseball player Maybelle Blair Maybelle Blair's entire life has been about baseball--women's baseball. About playing it, preserving its history, and making it accessible to everyone. A former player for the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that inspired the movie A League of Their Own, Maybelle broke down barriers for women in the sport, continues to be a mentor for young girls who seek opportunities to play, and is an inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community. In All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair, Kat D. Williams tells Maybelle's incredible story. She recounts how, as a young girl in the 1930s, Maybelle and her family built a field where they could all play. In elementary school, Maybelle convinced a teacher that they should have a girls softball team alongside the boys. As her talent grew, so did her opportunities to play at higher and higher levels, culminating with the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. When her playing days were over, Maybelle became the first female director of transportation for Northrop Aircraft, was an advisor for A League of Their Own, helped found the non-profit International Women's Baseball Center, and, at 94 years old, came out to the world. Featuring extensive insight from interviews with Maybelle, All the Way brings to life the struggles and triumphs of female ballplayers in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, as well as the struggles they continue to face today. It also provides an honest look at the dangers mid-20th century lesbians faced and how coming out, even at 94, can be empowering. About the Author: Kat D. Williams, PhD, is professor Emeritus of history at Marshall University, and a founder and current CEO of the International Women’s Baseball Center. She is the author of three books, The All-American Girls After the AAGPBL: How Playing Pro Ball Shaped Their Lives and Isabel Lefty Alvarez: The Improbable Life of a Cuban American Baseball Star and All the Way: The Life of Baseball Trailblazer Maybelle Blair. Through her teaching, scholarship, and advocacy Dr. Williams has dedicated many years to the preservation and continuation of girls’ and women’s baseball. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Let's get one thing straight: I am not your chosen one. Forty-five-year-old Imogen has always struggled to fit in, never finding her passion in life. And while that may include having cold feet in her impending nuptials, that doesn’t mean she’s ready to ditch planet Earth—and her entire life—completely. When Imogen is kidnapped by an alien prince in disguise, there’s nothing she can do to stop him. He’s sidhe—a being with powerful abilities—and he’s grown up used to getting what he wants. The prince is convinced Imogen will fall in love with him, and that her new powers, once she’s turned sidhe, will help his country win a centuries-old feud. With the help of the prince’s much more tolerable brother, Imogen starts to get her feet back under her, but even he can’t protect her from those who would use her for her powers. If Imogen can’t find a way to fight for herself, she’ll become a pawn in a world that has already decided what she’s going to be. About the Author: Meredith grew up in New Orleans, collecting two degrees from Louisiana State University before running away to Chicago to be an actor. In between plays, she got her black belt and made martial arts and yoga her full-time day job. She fought in the Chicago Golden Gloves, ran the Chicago Marathon, and competed for team USA in the Savate World Championships in Paris. In spite of doing each of these things twice, she couldn’t stay warm and relocated to Nashville. She owns several swords, but lives a non-violent life, saving all swashbuckling for the page, knitting scarves, gardening, visiting coffee shops, and cuddling with her husband and two panther-sized cats. She’s a member of International Thriller Writers, Sisters in Crime, and the Women’s National Book Association. Her first novel Ghost Tamer is an Amazon Editor's Pick for Best SciFi Fantasy, an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Winner for Best SciFi Fantasy, an IPPY Award Winner for Best First Book, and a Silver Falchion Winner for Best Book of 2023 and Best Supernatural. A Dagger of Lighting releases April 1, 2025, both with CamCat Books. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: The highly anticipated follow-up to Pulitzer Prize finalist The Bright Forever, The Evening Shades tells the story of two lonely people in a small Midwestern town and the dark secrets tormenting them . . . One afternoon in the autumn of 1972, a lonely widow in Mt. Gilead, Illinois, makes the impromptu decision to rent out a room in her house to a stranger who has come to town. It is risky—she doesn’t know anything about him. But Edith Green can no longer bear a life lived alone. And Henry Dees is haunted by the past he carries with him from another small town, particularly by the death of a little girl that some people think was his fault. And slowly, Henry and Edith's suspenseful dance between secrets and trust leads them to start revealing things to each other — and themselves ... About the Authors: Lee Martin is the author of seven novels, including The Bright Forever, a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. His writing has appeared in numerous publications including Harper’s, Ms Magazine, The Georgia Review, and The Kenyon Review, and his work has been anthologized in The Best American Essays, and The Best American Mystery Stories. His books have been widely translated, and won numerous awards, including a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers award. He teaches in the MFA Program at The Ohio State University and in the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. Katy Yocom’s novel Three Ways to Disappear, a Barnes & Noble Top Indie Favorite, won the Siskiyou Prize for New Environmental Literature, Phillip H. McMath Post-Publication Book Award, and others. She is co-editor of the anthology Creativity & Compassion: Spalding Writers Celebrate Twenty Years. Her work has appeared in LitHub, Newsweek, Salon.com, Terrain.org, and more. She is associate director of Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Writing at Spalding University. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the book: What Your Comfort Costs Us weaves the author’s leadership journey with the stories of women of color leaders in nonprofit, philanthropy, and higher education. It offers a powerful lens on leadership and practical strategies for creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. The book offers a way to practice empathy, particularly for those who are seldom forced to operate in a culture that is not of them and for them. The stories are the heart of the book; stories about power, about the difference between comfort and safety, and about taking up space About the Author: Dr. Alcalde is a creative, anti-supremacist leader with experience in the philanthropic, academic, governmental, nonprofit, and grassroots sectors. She writes and speaks locally, nationally, and internationally about shifting the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors, culture change, racial justice, and leadership of women of color. She was born in Lima, Peru and lived in Louisville for over 20 years and still considers Louisville one of her homes. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Louisville, a master’s in public health from Boston University, and a doctorate in global public health from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. What Your Comfort Costs Us is her first book. Read more about Gabriela on her website: https://www.mgalcalde.com/ Honorable Attica Scott is the Director of Special Projects at Forward Justice Action Network, a 501c4 organization that serves as a strategic partner for coalitions, networks, and nonprofits at the forefront of movements organizing for a more equitable, free, and just US South. Attica served for three terms as a State Representative where she sponsored legislation related to menstrual equity, Black maternal health, universal basic income, rent stabilization, police accountability, wrongful conviction compensation, student journalist freedom of the press, racism as a public health crisis, and expanding the teaching of Black and Indigenous history in public schools. In the state legislature, Attica was an active member of the House Standing Committees on Education, Judiciary, and Natural Resources. She is a certified anti-racism trainer through Crossroads Ministry and the Commission on Religion in Appalachia. You can follow her on social media at atticascottky. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: When a loved one dies, grief can isolate us as if we’re hiding under an umbrella of sadness. This touching and wise story will comfort the readers who need it most. Anna never goes anywhere without her umbrella. Not since the stormy day of her father’s funeral. Under her umbrella, she feels safe—safe to be angry and sad. She refuses to put away her umbrella no matter the weather, both outside and in. And then one rainy day she notices a boy getting drenched, and when she invites him under the umbrella with her, things begin to change. This heartfelt story explores how grief, like an umbrella, protects us, but also blocks light from our lives. However, with time and healing and help from a friend, we can lower our umbrella to see the sun. And maybe even a rainbow. About the Author: Amanda Driscoll’s newest picture book, Under Anna’s Umbrella (Penguin/Rocky Pond), illustrated by Luisa Uribe, is her most personal and heartfelt story to date. She is also the author and illustrator of Duncan the Story Dragon, Wally Does Not Want a Haircut, Klondike Do Not Eat Those Cupcakes, and Little Grump Truck, (all from Knopf). Born and raised in Louisville, Amanda lives in Fisherville with her bunny who thinks he’s a dog, her dog who thinks he’s a human, and her husband who thinks he’s always right About Independent Bookstore Day: This national one-day party held the last Saturday in April celebrates independent bookstores across the country. With exclusive books and literary items it’s a party you don’t want to miss! Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Books: Entirely Emmie: Crushes. Camping. MIDDLE SCHOOL. These days, Emmie doesn’t feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler. Class-clown Joe’s jokes aren’t landing the way they used to. Who doesn’t love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don’t even seem to care if he’s around. When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together—and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected. New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places. Stuck: A storm is brewing—in the skies and in Olive’s friend group. Olive is excited to reunite with Max and Bree at Camp Acorn Lake, but the buses have barely pulled away when her two closest camp friends start fighting…and it’s not just a little squabble. They refuse to speak to each other and, even worse, try to make Olive choose sides. Any attempt to smooth things over seems to aggravate them more, leaving Olive stuck in the middle. With Willow enjoying her busy activity and social schedule, Olive has no choice but to spend most of her time with unhappy first-time camper Nat. It’s far from the fun-filled, sun-filled summer she had planned. Luckily, Olive is able to distract herself with a new challenge: pitching a winning plan for improving the camp! Willow, Nat, and even the feuding Max and Bree want to help Olive make the camp a better place, but with all the drama, they’re lacking the teamwork to make the dream work. Can Olive find a way to free herself and her friends from everything that’s holding them back, or are they doomed to stay stuck in their disagreements? New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Kayla Miller returns with another vibrant and emotional story about the joys and challenges of navigating friend groups and the importance of remembering that the only feelings you can control are your own. About the Authors: Kayla Miller is the New York Times bestselling creator of the graphic novels Click, Camp, Act, Clash, Crunch, Break, and Stuck and the coauthor of the Besties series from the World of Click. An author-illustrator and cartoonist with a BFA from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Kayla lives and works in New York. Terri Libenson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Emmie & Friends series and the cartoonist of the (now retired) award-winning comic strip The Pajama Diaries. Terri empty-nests in Cleveland, Ohio, with her husband, Mike. She is the proud mom of two grown daughters and a poodle. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Scorching-hot summer. Scorching-hot chemistry. Two teens can’t forget they’re just friends in this sweet, funny, electrifying romance from New York Times bestselling author Tia Williams. Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon. MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Desperately in need of a good time. MEET BASH. Mysterious new senior. Everybody’s crush. Tall, floppy, great taste in jewelry. King of having a good time. It’s the last day of school at Cheshire Prep, Brooklyn’s elite academy—and Audre Mercy-Moore’s life is a mess. Her dad cancelled her annual summer visit to his Malibu beach house. Now? She’s stuck in a claustrophobic apartment with her mom, stepdad, and one-year-old sister (aka the Goblin Baby). Under these conditions, she’ll never finish writing her self-help book—ie, the key to winning over Stanford’s admissions board. Cut to Bash Henry! Audre hires him to be her “fun consultant.” His job? To help her complete the Experience Challenge—her list of five wild dares designed to give her juicy book material. She’ll get inspo; he’ll get paid. Everybody wins. He isn’t boyfriend material. And she’s not looking for one. Can they stay professional despite their obvious connection? Fun fact: Audre Mercy-Moore first appeared in the New York Times bestseller Seven Days in June and now stars in her own story! About the Author: Tia Williams had a fifteen-year career as a beauty editor for magazines including Elle, Glamour, Teen People, and Essence. In 2004, she pioneered the beauty blog industry with her site Shake Your Beauty. She’s the author of The Accidental Diva, the It Chicks series, and The Perfect Find—now a Netflix film starring Gabrielle Union. Her novel, Seven Days in June, was an instant New York Times bestseller and the June 2021 Reese’s Book Club pick. A TV series adaptation is in development with Will Packer Productions. Her latest bestselling novel, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde, was named one of the year’s best romances by New York Times and Amazon. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book Celebrate the unconditional love you have for your little one with this playful board book featuring sweet illustrations of fan-favorite foods--like a toasty, gooey s'more and yummy, plumpy dumplings Silly and sweet rhyming text provides a fun read-aloud experience, exploring all the reasons your baby is loved s'more and s'more each day. This book is a great way to show your baby or toddler you love them on Valentine's Day--or any day --and makes for a perfect addition to your kids' board book collection. Playful, loving rhymes encourage language patterns and development amongst babies and toddlers.Charming illustrations will keep any toddler engaged and entertained in this sweet and silly book.Sturdy, large board pages are suitable for even the littlest babies and toddlers. Easy for little ones to follow along as they share the story together.Using the cutest pet names and phrases and coziest, tastiest foods, this book touches on themes of togetherness and love.About the Illustrator MacKenzie Haley is an illustrator, runner, and cat lover who currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. Her books include The Ninja Club Sleepover, Pega Sisters Go to Camp, and Funny Little Ghost. She has currently reached the maximum amount of cat shirts a grown woman is allowed to have, and is banned from buying any more (but can accept them as gifts). Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: A queer Black feminist debunks the myth of rainbow solidarity, repositioning Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ people at the forefront of queer pasts, presents, and futures Your favorite Black queer studies professor Kaila Adia Story says the rainbow ain’t never been enough in this introduction to the current state of queer intersectionality, or lack thereof. Story argues that to be queer is to be political, and the carefully glittered façade of solidarity in the pride movement veils dangerous neoliberal ideals of apolitical queer embodiment. The rainbow as a symbol of communal solidarity is a hollow offering when cis white LGBTQ people are allowed to opt out of divesting from white supremacy, misogyny, and transphobia. The Rainbow Ain’t Never Been Enuf fills a necessary gap in our understanding of how racism, transphobia, and antiblackness operate in liberal spaces. Black feminist and queer theorist Kaila Adia Story blends analysis, pop culture, and her lived experiences to explore the silencing practices of mainstream queer culture. She touches on cornerstone issues of the movement like the whitewashing of queer history and commodification of pride celebrationsthe appropriation of the Black and Latinx ball scene and culturethe racialized and gendered violence inflicted upon Black trans womenthe exclusion of the lives and work of activists like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, Stormé DeLarverie, and CeCe McDonald from queer historythe lack of remembrance and respect for the lives of the Black and Lantinx queer and trans people who have always been on the frontlines of queer liberationExpanding beyond the classroom, Story utilizes her expertise as a scholar of queer theory to offer readers a comprehensive understanding of how racism operates in these spaces and what we can do to create a more equitable future. About the Author Kaila Adia Story, PhD is an associate professor in the Departments of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Pan-African Studies, as well as the Audre ‪Lorde Endowed Chair at the University of Louisville. She is also the co-creator, co-producer, and cohost of Louisville Public Media's Strange Fruit: Musings on Politics, Pop Culture, and Black Gay Life, a popular award-winning podcast. Her research examines the intersections of race and sexuality, with special attention to Black feminism, Black lesbians, and Black queer identity. In 2017, Dr. Story was named an LGBTQ+ community leader and change maker by NBC’s inaugural #Pride30. In 2021, she was recognized Michelle Obama's non-profit organization, Reach Higher for creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students in and out of higher education. Dr. Story was chosen as the 2022 Champion of Pride for the state of Kentucky by The Advocate magazine. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Jaison A. Gardner has been a social justice activist, health educator, and community organizer for more than 25 years. He is the co-producer, co-creator, and co-host, with Dr. Kaila Story, of the internationally recognized, award winning Strange Fruit podcast, which ran for more than 8 years on Louisville's NPR station. A former columnist for LEO Weekly and contributor to the Courier-Journal, Jaison is a frequent presenter, moderator, and event emcee whose work focuses on a variety of issues, especially the intersection of racial justice and LGBTQ liberation. He is a recipient of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Leadership Award and is included in the University of Kentucky’s “Kentucky Notable African Americans Database” and The Williams-Nichols Collection, a national LGBT archive and library housed at the University of Louisville. Jaison firmly believes that a threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Between soup beans seasoned with bacon grease, pot roast, and gravy-drowned meatloaf, Appalachian cuisine is known for featuring plenty of meat. Even seemingly innocent sides like potato salad and mac and cheese often contain animal products. Though adopting a plant-based diet comes with life-changing benefits, it has also stopped many people from enjoying the food they were raised on. Embracing her grandmother's fearless approach to cooking while staying true to her own beliefs, Appalachian vegan Jan A. Brandenburg has diligently worked to create a cookbook that captures the flavor and comfort that came with every bite of her favorites from back home. In The Modern Mountain Cookbook: A Plant-Based Celebration of Appalachia, Brandenburg updates the meals of her eastern Kentucky childhood to make them accessible to everyone—including cooks of any skill level—looking to incorporate more veg-friendly fare into their rotation. From eggless scramble for breakfast to fried chick'n for supper, this innovative cookbook provides readers with an extensive menu of delicious, cruelty-free dishes fit for all occasions. Brandenburg feeds both body and soul as she folds in lessons learned from generations of women and memories of family gatherings around the table with sure-to-please recipes, including creamy potato soup, country-fried steak, roasted jalapeno pimento cheese, hash brown and broccoli casseroles, and bourbon pecan pie. Appalachian and plant-based cooking are no longer at odds—people who love country classics can preserve their culinary traditions while eating a healthier, more ethical diet. With The Modern Mountain Cookbook in one hand and a cast-iron skillet in the other, you can have your pineapple upside-down cake and eat it, too. About the Author: Jan A. Brandenburg is a cook, digital content creator, and pharmacist from eastern Kentucky. Wanting to enjoy the flavors of her childhood without supporting the meat industry, she has spent years developing plant-based alternatives to traditional Appalachian dishes. Find her on Instagram @appalachianvegan. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: From the horrors of slavery to the battlefields of the Civil War, Lucy Higgs Nichols has become a symbol of resilience and a trailblazer for justice and equality. There are only two known images of Lucy Higgs Nichols, a Civil War nurse who escaped enslavement to join the Indiana 23rd Regiment. In one captivating photograph dated to 1898, the elderly Lucy is the sole female and the only person of color. She stands stately in the middle of a large group of war veterans at a reunion that she diligently attended every year. Some of these soldiers were from the Indiana 23rd Regiment, the men whom she nursed and with whom she marched and fought. These soldiers fiercely advocated for her Civil War nurse's pension in the 1890s. Her story is remarkable--a journey from enslavement in Tennessee, to freedom and service among the ranks of the Union Army, and finally to independence and national recognition from the press, the Grand Army of the Republic, and even Congress. Despite harrowing obstacles and unimaginable pain, Lucy achieved notoriety, nobility, and self-sufficiency in a post-Civil War era that often denied Black Americans and women justice and opportunity. About the Author: Eileen Yanoviak holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Louisville. She is the former Director of the Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, Indiana. She is the co-editor of a collection of essays entitled Formations of Identity: Society, Politics, and Landscape (2016) from Cambridge Scholars Publishing and author of Gaela Erwin: Reframing the Past (2016) from the Speed Art Museum. She has authored numerous scholarly essays for Art Inquiries, among others. She teaches for Northern Kentucky University and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Dottie is divorced, depleted, and desperately needs a reset when she returns to Blue Holly, the Quinn family's beloved lake town retreat. She's expecting a warm welcome, a little nostalgia, and a fresh start at her Aunt Lo's art gallery. Instead, she finds the mountain town has a bit of a culture chip on its shoulders, a local busybody is shutting down everything fun, and Lo is fed up and packing to leave. In a peace offering or maybe a plan, Lo hands Dottie the keys to a condemned Red Arrow hardware store and says, Fix it up, and it's yours. There are just a few problems: Dottie can't get a loan, is thoroughly over being alone, and has no clue how to use a drill. But inspiration strikes when she stumbles across an old moonshine still, and Dottie decides on a new direction. Blue Holly will have a brewery, and she will build it. Between small-town politics, personal ghosts, and mysterious forces working against her, it's going to take more than just good spirits to pull this off. But with the help of a crew of determined locals-including the handsome and steady Crawford Woody-Dottie throws herself into reviving the Red Arrow. One way or another, she's about to find out just how much fight-and love-she has in her. About the Authors: Beth Pride is a writer in Lexington, Kentucky, where she lives on a Thoroughbred breeding farm with her husband plus thirteen other studs. A rewarding career in education and marketing led Beth in 2021 to begin writing full-time. In 2022, she proudly published The Common Wealth of Kentucky Project with artist Kelly Brewer. Beth's debut novel, Back to Blue Holly, was released on January 2, 2025. You can find Beth and her books at www.bethpride.com. Kelly E. Hill has a PhD from the University of Louisville and an MFA in fiction from Spalding University. She lives in Louisville with her family. A Home for Friendless Women is her first novel. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: Revolutionary and visionary, these twenty-two speculative stories edited by Lambda, Nebula and Hugo finalist Lee Mandelo explore the vast potentialities of our queer and trans futures. From self-styled knights fighting in dystopian city streets to conservationists finding love in the Appalachian forests; from social media posts about domestic “bliss” in a lottery-based, state-housing skyscraper to herding feral cats off of one’s scientific equipment; from street drugs that create doppelgangers to dance-club cruising at the edge of the galaxy—Amplitudes: Stories of Queer and Trans Futurity interrogates the farthest borders of the sci-fi landscape to imagine how queer life will look centuries in the future—or ten years from now. Filled with brutal honesty, raw emotions, sexual escapades, and delightful whimsy, Amplitudes speaks to the longstanding tradition of queer fiction as protest. This essential collection serves as an evolving map of our celebrations, anxieties, wishes, pitfalls, and—most of all—our rallying cry that we're here, we're queer—and the future is ours! Featuring stories by Esther Alter • Bendi Barrett • Ta-wei Chi, trans. Ariel Chu • Colin Dean • Maya Deane • Dominique Dickey • Katharine Duckett • Meg Elison • Paul Evanby • Aysha U. Farah • Sarah Gailey • Ash Huang • Margaret Killjoy • Wen-yi Lee • Ewen Ma • Jamie McGhee • Sam J. Miller • Aiki Mira, trans. CD Covington • Sunny Moraine • Nat X. Ray • Neon Yang • Ramez Yoakeim About the Authors: Lee Mandelo (he/him) is a writer, scholar, and sometimes-editor whose work focuses on queer and speculative fiction. His recent books include debut novel Summer Sons, a contemporary gay Southern gothic, as well as the novellas Feed Them Silence and The Woods All Black. Mandelo's short fiction, essays, and criticism can be read in publications including Tor.com/Reactor, Post45, Uncanny Magazine, and Capacious; he has also been a past nominee for various awards including the Lambda, Nebula, Goodreads Choice, and Hugo. He currently resides in Louisville and is a doctoral candidate at the University of Kentucky. Further information, interviews, and sundry little posts about current media he's enjoying can be found at leemandelo.com or @leemandelo on socials. Elias Eells is a writer, author, and cocktail consultant. The host and creator of Bar Cart Bookshelf, he pairs innovative beverage recipes with a passion for books and games. He has worked as a digital humanist, home bar educator at The Boston Shaker, event coordinator, and publicist. He's always prepared with a refreshing cocktail or mocktail whether he’s planning the next season of farming in Stardew Valley, getting ready for a fresh run in Hades, or revisiting his favorite Ace Attorney cases. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

About the Book: A beautifully written, evocative literary page-turner about a brilliant nineteenth-century female pianist from Poland lost to history and another woman's quest to ensure she is not forgotten--with a shocking twist of a finale. Clara Bishop hasn't touched a piano since a concert hall fire nearly took her life a decade ago, ending her career as a rising star in the world of classical music. Significantly scarred and unable to play, she has turned away from everything and everyone associated with music, especially her ruthless mentor Madame, whom Clara blames for her injuries. ​Her life is upended when Madame dies, leaving Clara an unexpected inheritance: an ornate nineteenth-century metronome with a cryptic message hidden inside. Convinced this is not a gift but a puzzle Madame wants her to solve, Clara comes to suspect that the unusual bequest is the long-lost metronome of the composer Aleksander Starza--a priceless object missing since 1885, when Starza was murdered by the brilliant female pianist Constantia Pleyel. ​As Clara works to uncover the metronome's haunted past and protect it--and herself--from those who wish to obtain it, she discovers that nothing about Starza and his murder are what they seem. History has remembered Constantia Pleyel as an unstable artist who killed Starza in a fit of madness. The truth could rewrite the history of music--and give Clara the second chance she has been longing for. About the Author: Sarah Landenwich is a writer and writing educator. Also a classically trained pianist, her debut novel The Fire Concerto was inspired by her love of music of the Romantic period. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and daughter. Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

Welcome to the 2025 Great Crossing Warhawks Youth Football Camp! Come join us at Birds Nest Stadium for an exciting in-person event where young athletes can learn and improve their football skills. Our experienced coaches will guide campers through drills, exercises, and games to enhance their abilities on the field. At the Great Crossing Warhawks Youth Football Camp, participants will have the opportunity to develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. It's a fantastic chance for kids to have fun, make new friends, and grow as athletes. Don't miss out on this incredible experience! Sign up now and get ready for a week of football-filled fun at the 2025 Great Crossing Warhawks Youth Football Camp! Information Source: Great Crossing Football - 12th Man Club | eventbrite

Carmichael's is excited to host Pat Williams Owen for her newest collection of poetry, The Crossroad. She will be joined in conversation by Johanna Hynes. About the Book: The poems in The Crossroad explore memory, loss, the nature of our irredeemably human existence. Like Our Town, these poems see the timeless in the everyday. They remind us to pay attention to the details of our fleeting lives.The Crossroad is one woman's journey, every woman's journey. About the Author: Pat Williams Owen is the author of four poetry books, including The Crossroad (Shadelandhouse Modern Press, 2025), Bardo of Becoming (Accents Publishing, 2022), Orion’s Belt at the End of the Drive (Accents Publishing, 2019), and Crossing the Sky Bridge (Larkspur Press, 2016). Her work has appeared in Gulf Stream Magazine, Highland Park Poetry, The Hong Kong Review, The Louisville Review, Raven’s Perch, other print and online literary journals, and several anthologies. She was a finalist in the Atlanta Review International Poetry Competition and an award winner in the Chautauqua Writers’ Center 2020 Literary Arts Contest. About the Cover Art: Speak to me from everywhere (oil and wax on wood, 11 x 11 ) by Laurie Doctor, lauriedoctor.com Information Source: Carmichael's Bookstores | eventbrite

Huffman Basketball Elite Training Camps are trusted by youth beginners to the state’s top high school/college players who want to learn how to develop and improve at the game of basketball. Come learn how to improve at the game with HB's unique basketball skill development program! *Check-in begins 15 minutes before each session *For multiple athletes attending from one family, use FAMILY promo code for discount! TWO-DAY CAMPJUNE 21/22FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOLCOST: $80TWO SESSIONS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS:3RD - 6TH GRADE BOYS/GIRLS: 10:00AM- 11:30AM7TH-12TH GRADE BOYS/GIRLS: 12:00PM - 2:00PMHB CAMP NOTES & RULES:Led by HEAD SKILLS TRAINER WILLS LEE and HB Staff*LIMITED TO 40 SPOTS PER AGE GROUP AND SESSION *WHAT WE FOCUS ON: HB FOOTWORK METHODOLOGY FOR FINISHING, MIDRANGE, AND LONG-RANGE SHOOTING THE UPPER MECHANICS OF SHOOTING TECHNIQUE. DRIBBLE MOVES, SHIFTINESS, AND RHYTHM. TRIPLE THREAT TECHNIQUE AND BASKETBALL DECISION TRAINING. *Recommended (not required) that players bring their water bottle and ball Information Source: Huffman Basketball | eventbrite