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FEB 4

Gilbertsville, KY- The Polar Plunge is one of the biggest Special Olympics fundraisers of the year. The Plunge is a truly unique event and includes a fun, festive atmosphere with food and great prizes. Participants still solicit donations to support their effort, Polar Bears take a chilly dip into the lake at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. Last year, the Polar Plunge raised a record $69,000 to support the efforts of Special Olympics Kentucky athletes. Click below for all the information.

FEB 2

Paducah, KY- This Southern Gospel's Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning quartet with Gold and Platinum DVDs combine 21st century ideas with the timeless quality of great quartets from the 1950s to take an unconventional approach to joyfully communicating God’s Word. In 2008, the group won Gospel Music Association Dove Awards for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Southern Gospel Album of the Year for "Get Away Jordan." The "Jordan" album has also been certified Gold.

FEB 3-4-5

Paducah, KY- Alexander Payne's seriocomic The Descendants, an adaptation of the novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings, stars George Clooney as Matt King, a middle-age Hawaiian who runs a trust responsible for millions of dollars worth of untouched real estate that has been passed down to him and various cousins. He is preparing to sell the area, and make millions for everyone in the trust, when his wife suffers severe head trauma during a boat race. As he attempts to get her affairs in order, he learns that she had been having an affair. With his two daughters in tow, along with his oldest daughter's doofus boyfriend, Matt sets off to confront the man who made him a cuckold. 1 HOUR & 55 MINUTES • R
Rated R.
Showtimes: Friday,7pm & 9:30pm, Sat. 4:30pm, 7pm & 9:30pm, Sun. 2pm, 4:30pm & 7pm.

FEB 3

Grand Rivers, KY - Featuring Rockabilly Hall of Famer Stanley Walker and his band. $5.00 per person at the door. 7 – 10pm 155 West Cumberland Avenue, Grand Rivers SR/Community Center Event

FEB 4

Draffenville, KY- Every Saturday Night thru April 7 - If you are interested in entering the contest go to OpryTalentSearch.com to sign up. Or just out and watch as the weeks unfold and see Kentucky's own American Idol. The second half of the show will be the Kentucky Opry Country Music Show, every week the Opry's cast will perform a new and different show. Adult $16,Seniors $15,Student $10,Child $7.50. The Kentucky Opry Talent Search is sponsored by

FEB 4

Paducah, KY- The Blues Brothers live on in the Official Blues Brothers Revue, starring Jake, Elwood, and the Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Band. This show strikes the right balance of humor, music and mayhem that has kept worldwide audiences captivated for decades. Wayne Catania (Jake) and Kieron Lafferty (Elwood) perform with the trademark passion and precision of the original Blues Brothers. The Official Blues Brothers Revue is the only Blues Brothers show to be officially sanctioned by Dan Akroyd and the Belushi Estate. West KY Community and Technical College - 4810 Alben Barkley Drive . 7:30 PM. Adults, $25;Students, $15.

FEB 5

Connecting people with Jesus the Cowboy Way.
Singin' Country Gospel Music - Here's a word our Pastor/Cowboy Preacher Chris Clark
Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church Meets Every Sunday at the Kentucky Opry Theatre. Casual Attire Welcome. 10:30 am Sunday Mornings.

FEB 6

Paducah, KY- Wildlife Photographer Christian Sperka will talk about animal photography and conservation in the wild and in captivity. He will also share a few of the stories from "special moments" during his work in Southern Africa over the last ten years. Paducah Photography CLUB 6:30 PM. Broadway Church of Christ 2820 Jefferson St.

FEB 10

Paducah, KY- John Mueller’s “Winter Dance Party” ® is the official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper's final tour and the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. Each live concert performance includes over two hours of unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring all the hit songs of the 50's era: That'll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Oh, Boy, Rave on, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, and many, many more.

FEB 10-12

Cave City, KY- Maybe its still a little cool for camping, but how about a cabin getaway for two. Rekindle the flame by cuddling up together in our new Cumberland cabins which feature an electric fireplace. 1002 Mammoth Cave Road.

FEB 10-11

Grand Rivers, KY- Join us for an evening devoted to love! Bring your sweetheart and hear all of your favorite Variety show love songs. One weekend only, so get your tickets now. Call the box office at 888-362-4223. Reserve seating. 7 pm Badgett Playhouse Theater in Grand Rivers

FEB 11

Murray, KY- February is congenital heart defect awareness month so in honor of the over 100 babies born every day with a heart defect Tymeless Hearts is hosting a fundraiser. Come have fun and meet new people while supporting a great cause! Sign up in advance to get more details. Starts at 5pm. Woodmen of the World Building CC Lowry Drive. $5 in advance or $7 at the door.

FEB 14

Hopkinsville, KY- The WannaBeatles are a Nashville-based, high-energy, musical tribute band featuring four professional and award winning musicians, each with a passion for the songs of John, Paul, George, and Ringo - The Beatles! Visit www.thewannabeatles.com Tickets to "Get Back" will be available for purchase in advance ONLINE, beginning January 20th; or at the Thomas Street Recreation Center, 2600 Thomas Street, Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm. Watch and listen PER PERSON TICKET PRICES: Advance - $14.00; Tickets will also be available at the door - $20.00.

FEB 22

Paducah, KY- With Special Guests Andrew Peterson & Josh Wilson. During this unique writer’s night, Chapman performs songs from his latest album re:creation and more, including his most recent No. 1 hit “Do Everything.” Chapman also opens up about the stories that inspired him to write the songs that have impacted lives around the world.
Fans are also invited to a special pre-show event, “Soundcheck and Stories.” Two hours prior to each show, Chapman connects with his fans in a personal Q&A, performs an exclusive acoustic song or two and gives each fan a collector's edition autographed poster. Tickets for the pre-show event are $25. Showtime 7:00pm . Carson Center.

FEB 24

Grand Rivers, KY- Bring your favorite gal, or get together a group for this special night at the movies. The evening will feature a classic date night movie and all proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. Fundraiser sponsored by the Grand Rivers Chamber of Commerce. Ticket Price: Donations at the door. Badgett Playhouse Theater in Grand Rivers. 7 – 8:30pm.

FEB 24

Draffenville, KY- 2011 Vocal Group of the Year and Album of the Year recipients will be at the Kentucky Opry. Clayton Campbell is the oldest son of Clay & Barb Campbell owners of the kentucky Opry. Clayton is the fiddle player for the Gibson Brothers and has been nominated for fiddle player of the year 3 years in a row. "Help my Brother" off their newest record has been #1 song for 9 months in a row. You won't want to miss this fabulous group. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Gibson Brothers.com

MARCH 9

Paducah, KY- TIM HAWKINS "Clean comedy is easy. Funny comedy is hard." Since giving up his job as a grocery truck driver in 2002, Tim Hawkins has been forging the magical blend between two comedic ideals: A genuinely funny comedy show that caters to the entire family. Is it realistic? Hawkins believes so. With over 100 million views on YouTube, 120+ sold out shows every year, and a motley crew of loyal supporters, Tim has started a gut-busting grassroots revolution of multi-generational proportions. But what's so special about this St. Louis native who is most notorious for his wretched cow impersonations? Presented by :Kentucky Opry and WKYQ 93.3

MARCH 30

Draffenville, KY- If laughter is the best medicine, after Championship Storytelling, you’ll be all doped up. Bob Valentine has been telling stories so long it is reported that Mark Twain picked up pointers from him. Jamie Futrell loves to tell stories that get the audience involved. This will be a night a great family entertainment.

FEB

Gilbertsville, KY- Bring your significant other for a get-a-way for the two of you and your loved one. For $125 receive a one night stay in our comfortable lodge room with dinner and breakfast . Upon arrival, you will be greeted in your room with a special Couple's Gift which includes a bottle of sparkling cider. Dinner at Harbor Lights Restaurant includes a choice of special entr?e and desert from our Couple's Menu. The next morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast for two again at Harbor Lights with a later check out time. This package is based on availability thru February 29th.

FEB 9

Paducah, KY- For African Americans throughout Kentucky and the country, spirituals were the soundtracks upon which the Underground Railroad movement rolled. Freedom songs later helped pave the way toward true liberation. Because of its particular geographical and political positioning, Kentucky gave birth to its own unique musical expressions. Not all African Americans in Kentucky were enslaved; therefore the reservoir of folk culture from which they drew their characteristic forms of expression was rich and deep - often without fixed boundaries between the sacred and the secular. In this talk, Harris takes the audience on a musical history tour through hurt, healing and happiness. 7:00 p.m.

FEB 12

Paducah, KY- Who: Children 12 and Under.
What: Story, Music ,and Games.
When: Sunday, Feb. 12, 2:00-3:00pm.
Where: 2nd Floor Meeting Room.
Wear: PINK! PINK! PINK!.
Music by Concordia .

Closed JAN 1 -FEB 27,2012

Princeton, KY- Adsmore will reopen for tours on February 28 with the "Spring/Easter, 1907" setting in which the Smith-Garrett family celebrates Katharine's sixth birthday. Adsmore will also be closing on Sundays during 2012.
The meeting room in Adsmore's visitor center will be available for rent during January and February even though the museum will be closed. Call or e-mail Adsmore for information about the room. A staff member will be at Adsmore during weekdays while the museum is closed to offer assistance.