Discussion of Wake the Bones by Elizabeth Kilcoyne

On first Thursdays, join us at the BAC for "Songwriters in the Round," an intimate evening featuring 80 minutes of live original music performed by 4 local songwriters/songwriting duos spread across two 40-minute sets, with a brief intermission in between sets. Featured performers – Jaclyn Bullock, Brett Noland, Jerry Sparks & Leah Abner, and Darren […]

Lunch + Learn: Soup & Salad avail for purchase or BYO Join us for an inspiring, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to compose the story of your career in a way that amplifies your unique journey and talent. Led by Kelle Jolly—a gifted ukulele-playing singer, storyteller, and Black Appalachian Storytellers Fellow with the National Association […]

The Berea College planetarium hosts shows twice a week in our large planetarium. The shows are open to the public and held every Friday at 7PM and Sunday at 4PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. You can check out https://planetarium.berea.edu to view the available shows and descriptions. Located in the […]

Doors at 6:30pm. Concert at 7pm. The inaugural Black Appalachian Storytellers Concert of Kentucky is set to captivate audiences on November 8, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Rebel Rebel in Berea, KY. This one-of-a-kind event brings together an impressive lineup of storytellers, musicians, and cultural icons to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of Black […]

Step into the heart of Appalachia with a chilling new take on the vampire legend. “Dracula: The New World” blends gothic horror with the haunting atmosphere of the Appalachian Mountains in this 2024 production. Directed and written by Chad Hembree, this Appalachian experience reimagines the classic tale of Dracula through a uniquely local lens, rich […]

Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife? Then join at group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea! *** Every Saturday at 10:00am this summer, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends […]

Step into the heart of Appalachia with a chilling new take on the vampire legend. “Dracula: The New World” blends gothic horror with the haunting atmosphere of the Appalachian Mountains in this 2024 production. Directed and written by Chad Hembree, this Appalachian experience reimagines the classic tale of Dracula through a uniquely local lens, rich […]

Step into the heart of Appalachia with a chilling new take on the vampire legend. “Dracula: The New World” blends gothic horror with the haunting atmosphere of the Appalachian Mountains in this 2024 production. Directed and written by Chad Hembree, this Appalachian experience reimagines the classic tale of Dracula through a uniquely local lens, rich […]