| Historic Paris Bourbon County/Hopewell Museum History & Fine Art 800 Pleasant Street Paris, Kentucky 40361 859-987-7274 hopewellmuseum@yahoo.com |
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Hopewell Museum Derby Party
Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 7:00-11 PM at McConnell Auction Center, 1835 S. Main Street
in Paris, KY
We guarantee a good time with
· Delicious Food & Drink
· Dancing to music by the Torques
· Special Guest: Michael Blowen of “Old Friends” and former Boston Globe critic
· Live and Silent Auction
Money raised will fund art, history, preservation programs & projects throughout the
community for both students and adults. In 2009, HPBC/Hopewell Museum saw 5500 visitors
with 1200 school children benefiting from our programs.
$50 for HPBC members; $55 for non members; call the Museum at 859-987-7274.
March 21, 2010, Sunday at 2 PM at Hopewell Museum.
Often Seen, Seldom Noticed: Historic Fabric of Bourbon County.
Architectural power-point by Estill Pennington along with Woody Dugan, Mary
Louise Dean, Warren & Julie Payne. Refreshments. Cost: Free to
members/nonmembers $10.
April 23, 2010, Friday, 5-9 PM. Paris ARTWALK.
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris and at the
Hopewell Museum. Special artists are Denise Spaulding and Melanie Osborne,
equestrian, pet, and landscape artists. Free.
April 24, 2010, Saturday, 7:00-11 PM.
Win, Place or Show Derby Party. McConnell’s Auction House, 1835 S.
Main Street in Paris. Cost: Members $50/non-members $55.
May 15, 2010, A Capital Centennial Event, Saturday, 2 PM at Bourbon County
Courthouse.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the new state capital. The
Bourbon County Courthouse was the runner-up design. Come see why #2
still tries harder! Presentation of 2010 Preservation Awards. Refreshments.
Cost: Free
May 29, 2010 Saturday, 2 pm.
Exhibit opening for The Arts of Kentucky. An installation of seldom seen
paintings by Kentucky Masters, rare furnishings, Bourbon County coin silver,
and recently discovered works on paper, plus antiquarian photographs of
early interiors. Special events and tours to be announced.
June 3 & 4, 2010, Thursday & Friday 9-4 at Hopewell Museum.
Browse our Attic Sale (part of the 400 mile yard sale through Kentucky)
that features vintage stuff and just plain ole treasures.
June 13, 2010, Sunday 5-7.
Summer Box Supper at Snow Hill, 1840 home of Ann & Bob Thompson, 839
Jackstown Road, Paris, KY Cost: 30 members/$35 nonmembers.
July 23, 2010, Friday, 5-9 PM. Paris ARTWALK.
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris and at the
Hopewell Museum. Refreshments and special gallery tours of The Arts of
Kentucky from Private and Public collections.
August 13, 2010, Friday, 6 PM at Hopewell Museum.
Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner. Annual Founder’s Day Dinner with social
hour at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. Speaker to be Announced. Cost:
Members $50/non-members $55
September 10, 2010, Friday, 5:30-8:30 PM.
Opening Reception for All Things Equine. Enjoy the equine art of talented
Stoner Creek Artists along with the art and history of the horses and farms
that are distinctly Bourbon County and Central Kentucky. Exhibit up through
Nov. 7, 2010.
September 19, 2010, Sunday, 4:00-7:00 PM.
Picnic in the Park: Bring your lawn chair and join HPBC/Hopewell Museum
for a picnic in the park, featuring music and activities for all ages. Hopewell
Spring Park off Second Street, Paris KY. Cost: $5 donation requested.
Tables for 6 available for $30.
October 3, 2010, Sunday, 2:00-5 PM.
Fall Open House at Ewalt’s Crossroads, the 1792 home of Kay & Ed
Thomas. 1495 Clay Kiser Road, Paris., KY Cost: $10 members/$15 non-
members.
November 4, 2010, Thursday, 6 PM at the museum
Annual membership meeting and soup supper at 6 pm. KHC Chautauqua
presenter Dr. Edward B. Smith of Cynthiana will portray Adolph Rupp at 7 pm
following the meal. Cost: free.
November 2010 Festival of Wreaths: A Celebration of Christmas Creativity.
Express your holiday creativity by entering a wreath, tabletop tree or
gingerbread house into our fundraising exhibit that will be auctioned at the
December 11 Christmas Party. Watch for more info.
December 6, 2009, Sunday, 2-4 PM at the museum.
Santa & Mrs. Claus. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their museum helpers for
photos, crafts and refreshments. For kids of all ages. Free
December 11, 2010, Saturday, 6-9 PM.
Celebrate the season with a lively evening of food, friends and Christmas
cheer. Live Auction of Festival of Wreaths entrants. Cost: Members $50/non-
members. $55.
Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 7:00-11 PM at McConnell Auction Center, 1835 S. Main Street
in Paris, KY
We guarantee a good time with
· Delicious Food & Drink
· Dancing to music by the Torques
· Special Guest: Michael Blowen of “Old Friends” and former Boston Globe critic
· Live and Silent Auction
Money raised will fund art, history, preservation programs & projects throughout the
community for both students and adults. In 2009, HPBC/Hopewell Museum saw 5500 visitors
with 1200 school children benefiting from our programs.
$50 for HPBC members; $55 for non members; call the Museum at 859-987-7274.
March 21, 2010, Sunday at 2 PM at Hopewell Museum.
Often Seen, Seldom Noticed: Historic Fabric of Bourbon County.
Architectural power-point by Estill Pennington along with Woody Dugan, Mary
Louise Dean, Warren & Julie Payne. Refreshments. Cost: Free to
members/nonmembers $10.
April 23, 2010, Friday, 5-9 PM. Paris ARTWALK.
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris and at the
Hopewell Museum. Special artists are Denise Spaulding and Melanie Osborne,
equestrian, pet, and landscape artists. Free.
April 24, 2010, Saturday, 7:00-11 PM.
Win, Place or Show Derby Party. McConnell’s Auction House, 1835 S.
Main Street in Paris. Cost: Members $50/non-members $55.
May 15, 2010, A Capital Centennial Event, Saturday, 2 PM at Bourbon County
Courthouse.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the new state capital. The
Bourbon County Courthouse was the runner-up design. Come see why #2
still tries harder! Presentation of 2010 Preservation Awards. Refreshments.
Cost: Free
May 29, 2010 Saturday, 2 pm.
Exhibit opening for The Arts of Kentucky. An installation of seldom seen
paintings by Kentucky Masters, rare furnishings, Bourbon County coin silver,
and recently discovered works on paper, plus antiquarian photographs of
early interiors. Special events and tours to be announced.
June 3 & 4, 2010, Thursday & Friday 9-4 at Hopewell Museum.
Browse our Attic Sale (part of the 400 mile yard sale through Kentucky)
that features vintage stuff and just plain ole treasures.
June 13, 2010, Sunday 5-7.
Summer Box Supper at Snow Hill, 1840 home of Ann & Bob Thompson, 839
Jackstown Road, Paris, KY Cost: 30 members/$35 nonmembers.
July 23, 2010, Friday, 5-9 PM. Paris ARTWALK.
A look at regional artists’ works throughout downtown Paris and at the
Hopewell Museum. Refreshments and special gallery tours of The Arts of
Kentucky from Private and Public collections.
August 13, 2010, Friday, 6 PM at Hopewell Museum.
Mary Spears Van Meter Dinner. Annual Founder’s Day Dinner with social
hour at 6:00 pm and dinner at 7:00 pm. Speaker to be Announced. Cost:
Members $50/non-members $55
September 10, 2010, Friday, 5:30-8:30 PM.
Opening Reception for All Things Equine. Enjoy the equine art of talented
Stoner Creek Artists along with the art and history of the horses and farms
that are distinctly Bourbon County and Central Kentucky. Exhibit up through
Nov. 7, 2010.
September 19, 2010, Sunday, 4:00-7:00 PM.
Picnic in the Park: Bring your lawn chair and join HPBC/Hopewell Museum
for a picnic in the park, featuring music and activities for all ages. Hopewell
Spring Park off Second Street, Paris KY. Cost: $5 donation requested.
Tables for 6 available for $30.
October 3, 2010, Sunday, 2:00-5 PM.
Fall Open House at Ewalt’s Crossroads, the 1792 home of Kay & Ed
Thomas. 1495 Clay Kiser Road, Paris., KY Cost: $10 members/$15 non-
members.
November 4, 2010, Thursday, 6 PM at the museum
Annual membership meeting and soup supper at 6 pm. KHC Chautauqua
presenter Dr. Edward B. Smith of Cynthiana will portray Adolph Rupp at 7 pm
following the meal. Cost: free.
November 2010 Festival of Wreaths: A Celebration of Christmas Creativity.
Express your holiday creativity by entering a wreath, tabletop tree or
gingerbread house into our fundraising exhibit that will be auctioned at the
December 11 Christmas Party. Watch for more info.
December 6, 2009, Sunday, 2-4 PM at the museum.
Santa & Mrs. Claus. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their museum helpers for
photos, crafts and refreshments. For kids of all ages. Free
December 11, 2010, Saturday, 6-9 PM.
Celebrate the season with a lively evening of food, friends and Christmas
cheer. Live Auction of Festival of Wreaths entrants. Cost: Members $50/non-
members. $55.