Sept 2-5, 9-12, 16-19
I Love You Your Perfect
Paducah, KY - Having run for over 5000 performances Off Broadway and performed literally around the world, the musical comedy I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change opens Market House Theatre's 47th season. From the first date, to the first fight, to the wedding, to kids, and the funeral, the show is packed with humorous tidbits, along with several touching moments.
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change. Love! Comedy! Relationships! The play makes for a combination which is hard to beat! Invite your friends, family, and anyone else you can find, and run, or drive to Market House Theatre for the season opening engagement.
This show is for ages 15+ for adult situations that are not appropriate for children. Parental discretion is advised.
SEPT 3
JPFOB of Bluegrass Night Draffenville, KY - The following groups scheduled to appear: The Ridge Runners, Drive Tyme, Carefree Highway and Ken Mallard and Chickasaw. WE WILL NOT have an October Bluegrass Night, due to the date conflicting with the opening day of the IBMA Fan Fest, in Nashville.
Also Oct 15th The Gibson Brothers will be appearing at the Kentucky Opry.
SEPT 3-4 Cats & Dogs G - Inception - PG-13Calvert City, KY - Admission is $5 / 12 years and up, under 11 free. Grill opens at 6pm.
Open Weekends.
SEPT 3
Dance at the Grand Rivers Sr/ Community Center
Grand Rivers, KY - Dance at the Grand Rivers Sr/ Community Center
Friday at 7pm at 155 West Cumberland Avenue.
Rockabilly Hall of Famer Stanley Walker and his band playFriday nights for the dance at the Grand Rivers Sr/Community Center. Admission $5. at the door. Concessions available.
SEPT 3-4-5 CyrusPaducah, KY - With John’s social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down-on-his-luck divorcee finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life — her son. Written and directed by Jay and Mark Duplass, the iconoclastic filmmaking team behind Sundance Film Festival favorite THE PUFFY CHAIR, CYRUS takes an insightful and funny look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles.
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Friday 7:00pm & 9:00pm, Sat 4:00pm, 7:00pm & 9:00pm, Sunday 4:00pm & 7:00pm
SEPT 3
Grand Rivers, KY -
It's 1945, the war is over and America's years of prosperity are just beginning. Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe has been called to preach in Texas, and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife June, who is eight months pregnant. Tomorrow morning, young Dennis Sanders takes over as Mount Pleasant's pastor.
Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and twenty-five toe-tapping Bluegrass Gospel favorites.
SEPT 3-6
Replica Columbus Ships the Nina and Pinta Visit Grand Rivers
Grand Rivers, KY - On Friday September 3rd, the 'Pinta' and the 'Nina', replicas of Columbus' ships will open in Grand Rivers. The ships will be docked at the Green Turtle Bay Resort, until their departure early Tues. Sept 7th.
While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for walk aboard self guided tour. The prices are $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children. Children 4 and under are Free. The ship is open every day from 9am-6pm. No reservations necessary.
Teachers or groups wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call the ship directly at 787 672 2152. Minimum of 15. $4.00 per person . Visit our website at www.thenina.com for additional information.
SEPT 4 Kentucky Opry Show with guest Wayne Jerrolds - Champion Fiddler Draffenville, KY - Champion Fiddle Wayne Jerrolds along with the Kentucky Opry Show. Adult $18, Senior $17, Student $10, Child $7.50.
SEPT 4
Farmer's Market
Grand Rivers, KY - Local Farmers set up at Moodie's Tackle Company on Saturday mornings featuring seasonal vegtables, plants, herbs, and more.
8am to 1pm - Beside Moodie Tackle Company in downtown Grand Rivers. Farmer Jon will also set up in front of Dockers at Green Turtle Bay.
Every Saturday through Labor Day weekend.
SEPT 4
Sunfish Sailing
Grand Rivers, KY -
Location: Beach at Green Turtle Bay Resort
The 2010 Season of the Sunfish Sailing Fleet will begin on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and run thorough Sunday of Labor Day weekend. All eight sunfish will be painted, refurbished and ready to go for this year. If you want to learn to sail, or just hone your small boat sailing skills, come join us at the beach.
SEPT 4
Variety! Music, Memories & More
Grand Rivers, KY - This Branson-style family show features a dynamic cast of professional singers, dancers and musicians! This weekly venue celebrates music and entertainment from our country’s history both past to present! Take a stroll down memory lane! Let the songs and special moments from the past touch your life again like they did back then. Relive old memories and make new ones!
7:00 pm -
$21.99, $19.99 and $16.99.
September 4, 5, & 6
Kentucky's Western Waterland 35th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Grand Rivers, KY - The festival is an annual fund-raiser for KWW, a membership organization that promotes regional tourism. The popular event features approximately 100 craft booths and artisans from seven states. The event features handcrafted items, with a few actually demonstrating their crafts. We also have multiple food vendors offering a wide selection of great food.
9:00 a.m.-dusk on Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Monday
Little Lake Park -
Near I-24, Exit 31, then south on Highway 453.
$1 per walk-in or $3 per car.
SEPT 4
Street Dance
Grand Rivers, KY - 7 - 10pm
Bandstand in Little Lake Park -
Free Event. Everyone is welcome. Join us in Little Lake Park and enjoy the sounds of Classic Waxx. Dance the night away or bring lawn chairs and sit back and enjoy the music.
SEPT 4
Opening Reception for Art of the Month Carol Jones
Paducah, KY - Elizabethtown artist Carol Jones will be the next Yeiser Art Center's Artist of the Month. She will be exhibiting paintings from her contemporary series. Her work has been included in a number of juried and group exhibitions in Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. She has had solo exhibitions of her paintings at the Dolfinger's Butterfly Garden Cafe Exhibit, Louisville, KY and the Ethel Smith Gallery, Nashville, TN. 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Yeiser Art Center -
200 Broadway.
Sept 4 The Music Ministry of Michael Combs
Paducah, KY - Gospel Singing at
7pm
Traders Mall -
Exit 16.
Tickets - $10.00.
SEPT 5 Draffenville, KY - 10:30 am Sunday Mornings - Casual Attire -
Country Gospel Music & Non Denominational Service
Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church Meets Every Sunday at the Kentucky Opry Theatre.
SEPT 5-11
Marshall County Family Week
Draffenville, KY - Click on link below to get a schedule of all the events going on for Marshall County Family Week.
SEPT 5
Concert on the Lawn at Adsmore
Princeton, KY -
Free concert on the lawn featuring "Grumpy Old Men" playing big band, jazz and show tunes. Dean Hughes, Princeton, H. Pruitte, Paducah and Roger Reichmuth and Scott Thile, Murray, provide an enjoyable music-filled afternoon. Refreshments served. Bring a chair or blanket and swing with us. 4:30 p.m.
Adsmore House & Gardens -
304 N. Jefferson St.
SEPT 7
Friends of CASA
Murray, KY -
The event will be held September 7, 2010 at Murray State University Curris Center with a Silent Auction beginning at 6:00 P.M. following dinner will be served at 7:00 P.M. We are excited and honored to have as our guest speaker Justice Bill Cunningham.
We invite everyone to attend and individual ticket sales are available at the cost of $25.00 dollars a ticket. We are asking for company/corporate support by sponsoring a table at the cost of $250.00 dollars, which includes 10 tickets as well as recognition. Tickets can be reserved by mailing a check to the CASA office in Murray or at any CFSB bank.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Murray State University Curris Center Ballroom -
1704 Chestnut Street.
$25.00 individual ticket; $250.00 table sponsor.
SEPT 9
Fundraising Event
Paducah, KY -
Maiden Alley Cinema &
Yeiser Art Center
present
Coffee, Dessert & Music -
Coffee & Dessert at 6:00
LIVE Music at 7:00
$15 ticket includes coffee (with your choice of Kahlua, Bailey's or Godiva Liqueur), dessert spread from Artisan Kitchen & LIVE Music by
TODD HILL.
SEPT 10-11-12
Trigg County Rodeo
Cadiz, KY - Entrance Fee -
Bulls ,Horses, calf roping, barrel racing plus much more.
Fun for the entire family.
Even something for the kids.
Trigg Recreation Complex-
303 Complex Road.
SEPT 11-12
Super City Quilt City Connection, A Celebration of the Arts between Two Cities
Paducah KY & Metropolis IL - The National Quilt Museum and the Metropolis Tourism are proud to combine forces for the second year of Super City - Quilt City, An assortment of exhibits and activities will be held in both cities. The Massac Quilters Guild Quilt show combines with artist and culinary demonstrations for an event of super measure at the Harrahs Riverfront Event Center in Metropolis, while exhibits, demonstrations, a fabric swap meet, a 'Baste In' and lectures by known experts will be featured at The National Quilt Museum. Paducah's Stitch N Quilt Guild is holding Quiltfest, Saturday, Sept. 11 from 9am -3pm at Broadway Church of Christ in Paducah. Quiltfest features a quilt show, vendors and demonstrations. It's also Paducah's Lowertown Art District, 2nd Saturday, when many of the art galleries stay open from noon until 8 p.m. Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis offers its, 'Living History'free from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
215 Jefferson, Paducah KY & Harrah's Riverfront Event Center in Metropolis, IL.
SEPT 11 Fun Run (All boat Poker Run)Draffenville, KY - This is a leisurely poker run for family and friends to visit, shop and eat at different marinas and enjoy the lakes.
Players will purchase a "badge" for $20.00 at any sponsoring marina. Visit a minimum of 5 marinas, (the more you visit, the more cards you'll receive)and have the badge stamped and turned in to Kentucky Dam Marina by 4 pm at the very latest. For each stamp on the back of the badge you will receive a card. Make the best 5-card poker hand at the "dealers table" and see if you're a winner. First place will receive $1000.00, second; $500.00 and third; $100.00.
Have a "Fun Run"!
8 am to 4 pm.
Kentucky/Barkley Lakes -
Marshall, Lyon & Livingston Counties in Kentucky
$20.00 per player (person).
SEPT 12
Four Rivers Harley-Davidson at Grand Rivers DICE RUN
Grand Rivers, KY -
1st Bike Out 12:00 NOON.
Last Bike Out 1:30 PM.
Beautiful 90 Mile Ride then back to Grand Rivers for Hot Dogs and Ice Cream. T-shirts will be 20% off.
Price to ride is $10.00 per person. THIS IS A FUNDRAISER EVENT. Proceeds go toward building a new Picnic Pavilion for children and families at Little Lake Park in Grand Rivers.
1st Place - $200. Gift Card.
2nd Place - $100. Gift Card.
3rd Place - $50. Gift Card.
| Phone: (270) 460-1012
Sept 16
Drink in Dairy Dynamics!
Paducah, KY -
Evenings Upstairs @ Your Library
Are you prepared to be utterly fascinated? A program about the history of milk and other dairy products in our region may just hit the spot! Dairies from Paducah's Past September 16th.
Most young people would tell you milk comes from the grocery store, but that's not the way it always was in our region!! Local historian, Market House Museum President, and author B.J. Summers will set the record straight during his program at 7 PM. He'll also show you obscure dairy items commonly used in the early part of the last century.
Summers began his love of Paducah history and collectibles nearly 40 years ago. Always interested in business advertising, he has authored more than 20 books on values for such items as Coca-Cola, gasoline and general business advertising, as well as a wide variety of soft drinks.
Be sure to drink in the knowledge at Evenings Upstairs' Got Milk? Dairies from Paducah's Past September 16th at 7 PM!
SEPT 17-26
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Murray, KY - A surprise hit on Broadway, "Spelling Bee" is about six adolescents vying for the top spot in a competitive county bee. Add in a group of grown-up characters who haven't quite grown up, members of the audience, and surprise guests, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is a roller coaster of music and fun!
September 17 - 26
7:00; 2:30 at the
Playhouse in the Park -
Murray-Calloway County Central Park -
701 Gil Hopson Drive.
11.00 - 8.00.
September 17-18
Pirates Weekend
Cadiz, KY - One of Prizer-Points Themed Weekends full of activities and fun for all.
Dress up like a pirate and look for that buried treasure.
Prizer-Point Marina & Resort.
September 18
Misaligned Minds 100 Bicycle Tour
Paducah, KY - Not a race, this bicycle tour through beautiful, unspoiled country roads of McCracken, Ballard and Carisle Counties offers choices of 25, 40, 65 or 100 mile routes. Each features rest stops stocked with drinks, baked goodies and bathrooms. Follow vehicles provide additional support. Souvenir tee shirts.
8 AM
Start & Finish at Noble Park
2915 Park Ave.
From $15 to $25.
SEPT 23-24-25 Barbecue on the River Paducah, KY -
BBQ on the River, A Community Charitable Event! Can you think of a better way to spend an early fall weekend than enjoying great BBQ, lively entertainment, exquisite crafts, a charming downtown and a great time with friends. Come join us in Paducah, KY for three great days of BBQ Bliss as 50 plus BBQ teams from Western Kentucky and beyond cook up over 60 tons of meat in hopes of taking home the coveted Grand Champions trophy. Along with delicious mouthwatering food and fabulous fun you will be helping out many local charitable organization. Make your plans now to be in Paducah, September 23 thru 25, 2010 for our 16th Ever BBQ on the River.
September 24, 25
Mardi-Gras Weekend
Cadiz, KY - Great fun Theme Weekend at Prizer-Point. Dancing in the Streets and Beads for all. Come join the fun.
Prizer-Point Marina & Resort
1777 Prizer Point Road.
SEPT 25
Community Kick-Off - One Book, One Campus, One Community Read
Paducah, KY -
Lawn of National Quilt Museum -
215 Jefferson.
Free
Celebrate the community read of Wish You Well and the upcoming appearances by New York Times best-selling author, David Baldacci! Wish You Well is set in the mountains of Virginia in the 1940's. To create awareness of the read, the day will be filled with authentic mountain music and craft demonstrations, such as quilting, basket weaving, special children�s activities and more. 10 AM to 2 PM.
SEPT 25
Kevin's Krooze Memorial Car Show
Draffenville,KY - A Memorial Car Show to Honor the Sevice of SPC Kevin James Graham from Fairdealing, KY (KIA 9-25-10 Afghanistan)and the other soldiers that fell with him.
Proceeds to be donated to Fisher House at Fort Campbell, KY
American Legion, Patriot Riders,National Guard, to be present during memorial Service.
Car Show to follow Memorial Service which will include awards, raffles, silent auctions, door prizes 50's 60's music by DJ, and Elvis Impersonator.
Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, Street Rods $15.00 registration before 9-1-10 or $20.00 at the gate. Spectators are free.
Bring Care package Items Cards, Letters for deployed soldiers.
Bring Signs that support our troops and we will take pictures and send them to deployed soldiers.
8:00 am - 5:00pm Rain or Shine
Mike Miller County Park.
OCT 9-10
KY Dam Village - Fall Flea Market
Gilbertsville, KY - Come and browse through all the treasures for sale at the first annual fall flea market over-looking beautiful Kentucky Lake! We have opened up the show for any and all vendors to sell whatever items they wish (with the exception of offensive material and items). Whether it be a collection of arts and crafts items, other handcrafted items, or any other items made for resale! Flea Market goods and festival food mark this weekend, Made in Kentucky !!
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - BOTH DAYS..
KY Dam Village State Resort Park
113 Administration Drive.
NO Entry Fees !! AND FREE PARKING !!
For more info; or to be a vendor: Call or Email.
OCT 15 Gibson Brothers with Clayton Campbell on Fiddle Draffenville, KY - The Gibson Brothers featuring Clayton Campbell on fiddle. The Gibson Brothers have been nominated by IBMA for Vocal Group of the year, Song of the year, Album of the Year and Inspirational song of the Year. Don' miss this fabulous group! Adult $18 Senior $17, Student $10, Child $7.50.
NOV 19 Stars of the Grand Ole OpryPaducah, KY - The Kentucky Opry presents "Stars from The GRAND OLE OPRY" Little Jimmy Dickens, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelious, WSM announcer Keith Bilbrey, and special guest Kentucky's Favorite country singer - John Conlee.
for Tickets call the Carson Center. Group sales call Barbie at (270) 527-3869.
Sept
"Fall" in Love with More Crafts @ Your Library
Paducah, KY -
Learn everything from spindling to knitting and take home some very cool projects for you, a favorite family member, or friend! Here's what the library has in store for you:
• Beginning Knitting, with local craft artisan Stephanie Young * September 8
• Beginning Needlepoint, with With Ewe in Mind Owner Maureen Tavernaro September 20
All classes are in the library’s upstairs community room from 12 – 1:30 PM. They are free to take unless otherwise noted. Seating is limited, so please register at the second floor circulation desk prior to each class date.
* Class requires a $5 materials fee.
Sept 16
Evenings Upstairs @ Your Library Got Milk? Dairies From Paducah's Past presented by B.J. Summers author and Market House Museum president
Paducah, KY - ll programs are free & open to the public !
If you asked most youngsters today where milk comes from the answer would likely be, the grocery store. However in Paducah in the early 1900s the answer to the same question would be very different.
Join us for a discussion of the Paducah milk industry in the first part of the 20th century and discover some of the obscure items that were commonly used during that time.
B.J. Summers began his love of Paducah history and collectibles nearly 40 years ago. Always interested in business advertising, he has authored well over 20 books on values for such items as Coca-Cola, gasoline advertising, general business advertising as well as a wide variety of soft drinks. Summers is currently the President of the Market House Museum.
Thru Sept 10
Benton Working Artist Gallery
Benton, KY -
Benton Working Artists Gallery's Feature Artist for August is Mike Driver, Stained Glass Artist, featuring the first showing of his three-dimensional "Lighthouse on a Cliff" This 3-D item of glass art uses several colors of stippled glass for trees, bushes and white clouds, a unique color blend of steel-blue and medium-blue Waterglass for the ocean and sections of wine bottles cut to fit for the top of the lighthouse. This work of art is mounted on a light-box to illuminate. Mike has other examples of glass art in the Gallery.
B-WAG is accepting new artists and craftspersons into the Gallery. Please contact us or drop by the Gallery to inquire Thursdays & Fridays 10-4, Saturdays 10-2.
| Phone: (270) 354-5004
4th Friday of each Month - May thru September
Friday Night Riders Cruisin' Tune In
Hopkinsville, KY - PRIZES AWARDED THROUGHOUT THE EVENING!
LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST
WITH BOOMER RADIO!
6:00PM - 9:00PM in
Founder's Square.
Every Monday
Stroke and Brain Injury Survivors Support Group
Mayfield, KY - Jackson Purchase Medical Center is very excited to provide information, education, and support to those who have experienced a stroke or brain injury. Survivors of stroke or brain injury, or those interested in serving on a planning committee for this group, are welcome to attend. Information and activities for caregivers will also be provided at selected times.
10 am -11 am. at the
Jackson Purchase Medical Pavilion ~
1111 Medical Center Circle.
Arts in the Community XIX
Mayfield, KY -
Through the month of August the Guild will host the nineteenth annual open community show. This year's exhibition showcases sculptures, fiber art, handmade books, silver jewelry, photographs and paintings. Local authors are represented in the show with poems, cookbooks, short stories and an autobiography. The exhibition is on display now through August, 28th.
Paducah, KY -
Every Friday -
7:00 PM.
Heartland Worship Center's Youth Building -
4777 Alben Barkley Drive.
FREE -
Find support and healing for your habits, hurts and hang-ups.
Summer Months
Aurora Farmer's Market & Flea Market
Aurora, KY -
Recurring every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
6:00 am to 5 pm at THE Aurora Visitor Center - Highway 68E next to St. Henry
$5.00a day for vendors, free to public.
Freshest fruits and vegetables, Livestock,Flea Market,Arts and Crafts,Yard Sale setups,
Fundraisers,Bake Sales,etc.
August 27th - October 10th
Art Tells a Story
Cadiz, KY - Folk artist Helen LaFrance and Willie Rascoe. Helen is from Mayfield while Willie is from Trigg County. They are teaming up for this imaginative folk art exhibit. LaFrance is known for her delightful paintings of rural scenes from her childhood. Rascoe uses found wood, shells, bone, and metal to create his whimsical three-dimensional sculptures.
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm Sun 1pm-4pm
Janice Mason Art Museum
71 Main Street - Downtown.
thru October
Farmers Market
Cadiz, KY - Local producers will have their products for sale each Wednesday and saturday morning. Products change by the season so be sure to come each week to see what fresh and new.
7am-Noon Wed. & Saturdays. Downtown Farmers Market
Aug 10 - Sept 26
BLACK PATCH WAR (1906)” FEATURED AT ADSMORE
Princeton, KY - The story of the farmer's rebellion that came to be known as the
Black Patch War is told at Adsmore.
Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also on the grounds is the log Ratliff Gun Shop where the story of Princeton’s first gunsmith is told.
thru August 31
Vibrations On exhibit
Paducah, KY - Color Resonance in Antique Quilts 1860 – 1940: On exhibit July 9 – August 31
These Amish, Mennonite and main stream quilts from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection show how quilt makers recognized and achieved success with interaction of color and specifically Color Vibrations.
