Kentucky Monthly Magazine

07/22/2024

The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation's 2024 Trophy Deer Hunt Raffle Package is on sale now! ENTER THRU JULY 23.

More info here: https://bit.ly/4d0Oe1k

All proceeds collected through the Trophy Deer Hunt Drawing are used to help further the mission of the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation

**BONUS BUCK** permit for use in any deer season statewide.

07/19/2024

Meet us in Newport! We're rounding out our year of anniversary celebrations at New Riff Distilling on July 26, 6-8pm. Join us for a free reception with our Northern Kentucky friends. Hope to see there!

07/19/2024

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the events page on our website for lots of ideas! (kentuckymonthly.com)
Here are a few to get you started:
Saturday you can pay homage to everyone's favorite folk woodcarving artist at Minnie Adkins Day at the Little Sandy Lodge in Sandy Hook. For more information visit littlesandylodge.com
Western KY Speedway in Madisonville is hosting Firecracker 35! For more info visit racewks.com
Celebrate Oldham County’s Bicentennial at this year's Oldham County Day Parade & Festival! There's a parade, rides, food and free fun all in downtown La Grange! For more information visit oldhamcountyday.com Tour Oldham County KY

07/18/2024

Lexington Restaurant Week starts today! 3 courses for a fraction of the typical tab! More than 25 restaurants participating! Tag your favorite in the comments!

www.lexingtonrestaurantweek.com

07/17/2024

Of course, we all love Ale-8-One but have you tried their newest flavor - StrawMelon?

You can use their new store locator to find StrawMelon at a location near you. You might want to call ahead and check that the store has the flavor in stock. ale8one.com/find-it/

07/16/2024

As all eyes look to Paris and the 2024 Summer Olympics, the June/July issue of Kentucky Monthly features our own Kentucky Olympian, Mary T. Meagher, who participated in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics, medaling five times!
Read all about Mary here:
kentuckymonthly.com/culture/butterfly-reinvented/

07/15/2024

Big news from Bourbon And Beyond!
Just announced, rock icon STING and his trio, STING 3.0, will be the headliner on September 19! Check out the rest of the lineup!
bourbonandbeyond.com

Sting Zach Bryan Tyler Childers Dave Matthews Band My Morning Jacket

07/15/2024

It is Downtown Frankfort Bourbon Week! Celebrating from July 15-20, there will be tours, bourbon, music and a competition to choose your favorite cocktail from a Frankfort establishment! For more info, visit downtownfrankfort.com/bourbon-week or Visit Frankfort

POURter's Stainless Brewing & Spirits Serafini Restaurant Frankfort, KY The St. Clair - Howser Tavern Goodwood Frankfort The Cooperage The Brown Barrel - Frankfort Mortimer Bibb's Public House HOC: A Bourbon Library

07/15/2024

Look at this gorgeous home featured on the For The Love Of Old Houses page. The home is located near the entrance to Devou Park in Northern Kentucky!

07/11/2024

Congratulations West Sixth Brewing!

07/10/2024

Out and about with Kentucky Monthly! Today we stopped by The Manchester in Lexington's Historic Distillery District! Luxury hotel accommodations, swanky dining in the Granddam Restaurant, and cocktails in the snazzy Lost Palm rooftop tiki bar, all are top notch!
themanchesterky.com

07/10/2024

https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article289890579.html
Where would you like to see the match played?

OpEd: A televised golf game would allow President Biden to show that he’s as physically and mentally fit as he claims and Trump to show he has the skills and integrity to back up his claims of winning two club championships.

07/10/2024

07/09/2024

How cute is this baby? Congrats Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Say HELLO to the newest member of the Big Bone Lick State Historic Site bison herd! The new calf was born on June 29 to mother, Henrietta.

When visiting the newborn, please leave extra space for her and mom to feel comfortable. Do not shout, wave your arms or hands, or reach through the fence at any time for any reason. The bison may be less visible during this time as the herd works together to protect the new calf.

Make it a camping trip and stay a few days to explore the park and hang with the herd. Book a campsite at https://parks.ky.gov/explore/big-bone-lick-state-historic-site-7807.

📸: Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

07/08/2024

We are nearly halfway through 2024, but there are still plenty of Walking Clubs to attend. We hope to see you at one of our morning OR evening events throughout The Parklands! For more information on our walking club events, check out our events page: https://theparklands.org/events/

07/06/2024

Free summer fun under the stars!

07/05/2024

Happy Birthday Behringer-Crawford Museum!

07/05/2024

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Lee Robertson, also known around Western Kentucky University as Mr. Western. Mr. Robertson first came to the school as a student in 1946 and later worked for the university for more than 25 years! He was 102.

Here is a story we did on Mr. Robertson in 2023:
http://www.kentuckymonthly.com/mr-western/

After more than six decades, Lee Robertson remains a beloved and valued supporter of Western Kentucky University

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from our Kentucky Monthly Family to your family!

07/03/2024

Tee it up for Democracy



When both presidential candidates argued about their golf scores near the end of the June 27 debate, the door was opened for an opportunity that cannot be ignored. It is only fair that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in a live, nationally televised round of golf.

It’s a chance for both. It will allow President Biden to show that he’s as physically and mentally fit as he claims and Trump to show he has the skills and integrity to back up his claims of winning two club championships. “To do that, you have to be quite smart and you have to be able to hit the ball a long way,” Trump said.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) website lists Biden with a handicap of 6.7 (as of July 2018). Trump’s handicap was 2.5 in June 2021, but Biden claims Trump “can’t hit a ball 50 yards.”

Yes, the banter can be dismissed as trash talk, but with actual claims, the American people deserve to see for themselves the truth of the matter.

For fun, I called Head Golf Professional Erick Charron at The Frankfort Country Club, home to the Daniel Boone Invitational. When I asked if he’d be willing to host such a match, he said, “Yes, very much so. I’ve never dealt with anything with that level of security required, but sure, I’d be willing to do that.”

Across town at the public Juniper Hill Golf Course, which hosts the annual Governor’s Open, PGA Golf Professional Kirk Schooley was unavailable, but Jay Karen, chief executive officer of the National Golf Course Owners Association, said “Ninety percent of course owners would love to host this. It would be the match of the century. I suggest they put it up on Pay-Per-View, and all the proceeds benefit efforts to diversify and broaden the game.”

I disagree about pay-per-view, believing it should be seen by all, but Karen is right—it could make a mountain of money for some worthy cause.

07/03/2024

When both presidential candidates argued about their golf scores near the end of the June 27 debate, the door was opened for an opportunity that cannot be ignored. It is only fair that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in a live, nationally televised round of golf.
It’s a chance for both. It will allow President Biden to show that he’s as physically and mentally fit as he claims and Trump to show he has the skills and integrity to back up his claims of winning two club championships. “To do that, you have to be quite smart, and you have to be able to hit the ball a long way,” Trump said.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) website lists Biden with a handicap of 6.7 (as of July 2018). Trump’s handicap was 2.5 in June 2021, but Biden claims Trump “can’t hit a ball 50 yards.”
Yes, the banter can be dismissed as trash talk, but with actual claims, the American people deserve to see for themselves the truth of the matter.
For fun, I called Head Golf Professional Erick Charron at the private Frankfort County Club, home to the Daniel Boone Invitational. When asked if he’d be willing to host such a match, he said, “Yes, very much so. I’ve never dealt with anything with that level of security required, but sure, I’d be willing to do that.”
Across town, at the public Juniper Hill Golf Course, which hosts the annual Governor’s Open, PGA Golf Professional Kirk Schooley was unavailable. Still, Jay Karen, chief executive officer of the National Golf Course Owners Association, said, “Ninety percent of course owners would love to host this. It would be the match of the century. I suggest they put it up on Pay-Per-View, and all the proceeds benefit efforts to diversify and broaden the game.”
I disagree about pay-per-view, believing it should be seen by all, but Karen is right—it could make a mountain of money for some worthy cause.

07/03/2024

Fireworks displays are happening in all parts of the state over the next few days! Share your favorite event in the comments!
Here are a few big ones:
Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at The Corbin Arena on July 5.
Paducah Independence Day Celebration on July 4 Paducah Creative City
Newport Blast is a Fireworks and Drone Display at Newport on the Levee on July 4

07/03/2024

07/01/2024

06/28/2024

We invite you to join the BIG TWIGS in celebrating Kentucky State Parks 100th birthday with a breathtaking Hot Air Balloon event this Saturday at Lake Malone State Park. Festivities will include guided nature hikes, FREE books & toys by SOAR, book signing, birthday celebration and tethered hot air balloon rides. As the sun sets, the sky will come alive with a mesmerizing balloon glow. Attendees are encouraged to bring bug spray, sunscreen, and lawn chairs. A variety of food trucks will be onsite for food & drink purchases.

Schedule:
4:00 Open Play with SOAR begins. Visit all the BIG TWIGS for your free book and gift while supplies last. Other activities such as a bounce slide, dunking booth and guided nature hikes will be available from 4-8 p.m.
6:00 Birthday Celebration under the pavilion
6:00-8:00 Tether Hot Air Balloon Rides - **Tickets go on sale for tethered hot air balloon rides at 6:00. Hot Air Balloon Rides are $10 for 12 & under, $15 per adult.
8:00 Balloon Glow

Gather your friends & family and come celebrate 100 years of Kentucky State Parks! For more information contact the Muhlenberg County Tourism Commission at 270-641-0276 or send an email to [email protected].

06/27/2024

How about a cold one? You'll have your choice of more than 150 varieties of craft beers at the Kentucky Craft Bash on Saturday, June 29 at Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza in Louisville.
Tag your favorite Kentucky brewery in the comments!

For more info: kycraftbash.com

06/27/2024

Tomorrow Night!

Beaver Dam Tourism Commission

continues this Friday with another in . *BOUNCE HOUSES* *PIZZA PLACE*

⭐️BILLY WOOD & THE CLASSIC COUNTRY BAND⭐️



6:30 pm - 9:30 pm.

Come to town early and enjoy a meal at one of our many restaurants. We'll see you soon!

SOUNDS on 2nd - 2024 Season in Downtown Beaver DAM, Kentucky

06/26/2024

4th Fest at Madisonville City Park is this weekend!
This 3-day outdoor music festival runs from June 28th through June 30th. Bring your lawn chairs! It is FREE to attend and will feature world-class concerts, food trucks, various vendors, a beer garden (Friday & Saturday only), and fun for the entire family.
For more information, please call 270.824.2100 or visit visitmadisonvilleky.com
Tracy Lawrence Chris Knight Digital Underground

The City of Madisonville, KY

06/26/2024

We offer free returns so you can test them on the course and see the difference for yourself