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Events

imageimageAPRIL 14 Marcella's Kitchen to host Empty Bowls Project fundraiser in April

Draffenville, KY- Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group.
According to the group’s website, the basic premise is simple: “Potters and other craftspeople, educators and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls.” Guests will be invited to sample a taste of Marshall County’s finest restaurant and catering services while at the event.
In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. “The money raised is donated to an organization working to end hunger and food insecurity,” in this case, Marcella’s Kitchen. Pre-event tickets are just $15, with tickets being $18 at the door. The Empty Bowl Project will take place at the Marshall County High School Commons area from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
| Phone: (270) 205-0223


Events

imageimageMARCH 23 Clifford the Red Dog at Carson Center

Paducah, KY- It only takes a little to BE BIG! In conjunction with the beloved BIG dog’s 50th anniversary in 2012, celebrate the timeless values of Clifford’s BIG Ideas - Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe In Yourself, Be A Good Friend and Help Others. These sentiments have never been more fun as Clifford and his friends from Birdwell Island - Emily Elizabeth, Cleo and T-Bone – embark on new adventures. With memorable songs and choreography – there will be even more of him to love in this ALL NEW musical – sure to delight the entire family!
The Carson Center will collect donations for Project Hope No-Kill Animal Shelter. Bring your contributions when you attend the performance on Friday, March 23rd. There will be a collection box in the Theater lobby. This is a purr-fect way to help animals in need.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 450-4444

imageimageMARCH 23-24-25 Film Festival

Paducah, KY- The festival, open to area students grades 6-12, will be held on March 23 - 25at Maiden alley Cinema. The focus of the festival is to provide the student filmmakers of Paducah and McCracken County a venue to showcase their creative and visual literacy talent to our community. Tickets $5.00 NR R
Showtimes:Friday, 7pm. Sat. 4pm & 7pm. Sunday 4pm & 7pm.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 441-7007

imageMARCH 23
Senior Center Dance

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
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imageMARCH 23
Smoke on the Mountain

Grand Rivers, KY - In Part 3 of the ‘Smoke’ trilogy, the Sanders Family are back together again!
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. 7pm. Badgett Theatre.
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imageimageMARCH 23 "Shelley S. Gray Booksigning.

Murray, KY- New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author, Shelley Shepard Gray will speak and sign copies of her newest novel, Missing. It is the first book in the Secrets of Crittenden series. A "story about forgiveness, truth, and love with a good element of mystery. 4:30 pm - 7 pm. New Life Christian Bookstore -100 South 5th St. (corner of 5th & Main) Free.

| E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 753-1640

imageimageMARCH 23 Brass Quintet at your library

Paducah, KY- The murder of an Amish man in Crittenden County, Kentucky is the centerpiece of “Missing”a new book by Shelley Shepard Gray. Gray, from southern Ohio, will be discussing her book at the McCracken County Public Library on Friday, at 2:00. The book, published by Harper Collins went on sale March 20th and will be available for sale at the event.
When Perry Borntrager’s body is found at the bottom of an abandoned well, the questions begin. The small Amish community then endures an extensive investigation by outsiders into their beliefs and life style as do the Englisch who live nearby them. The mysteries in the book revolve around friends of the murdered man in a community known for its serenity as well as its close knit ties. There are secrets to be discovered concerning the murder which will impact the entire county.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 442-2510 x119

imageimageMARCH 24 Kentucky Opry Talent Search

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 image

| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 527-3869

imageMARCH 24
Sweethearts of Country Music

Grand Rivers, KY - A Tribute To The Legendary Ladies Of Nashville! Join three very different ladies as they pursue one common goal, the elusive dream of fame and fortune on Music Row in Nashville. Along the way, these “Sweethearts” pay tribute to the ladies of country music that have gone on before them; Dolly, Loretta, Tammy and many, many more. March 10 is Marshall County Night - Tickets are half-price. Showtime : 2pm & 7PM. Badgett Theatre.
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imageimageMARCH 24 Rodney Carrington at Carson Center

Paducah, KY- Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over 3 million copies. Morning Wood has been certified gold and Greatest Hits has just been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He also co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer for My Horses.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 450-4444

imageimageMarch 24 All About Edibles! James Sanders Nursery

Paducah, KY- Growing & Medicinal Tips with JSN staff and our friends at Heath Health Foods. Tips for fruit trees to tomatoes to herbs to healing gardens. 9am - 11am. 4123 Schneidman Road. $10 per person, includes helpful handouts.

| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 443-8851

imageMARCH 24 KITE FEST 2012

Hopkinsville, KY- This is a casual event, which is fun for all ages. Just bring your own kites and enjoy an afternoon outdoors with your children, your grandchildren, and friends. Registration is not necessary. But, be sure to get your ticket and enter the 2:00pm drawing for three, great kites; exceptional kites, which cannot be found or purchased locally. One ticket per person, please. Children under 12 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation 1:00pm till 3:00pm Free.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 887-4290

imageMARCH 25
Draffenville, KY


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.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 527-3869

imageMARCH 25 Gods not Dead Tour Newsboys

Hopkinsville, KY- First Baptist Church with The City Harmonic, Abandon, and Anthem Lights with evangelistic message from Bob Lenz 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church 1400 S. Main St. Tickets: $25 advance.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (800) 965-9324

imageMARCH 28 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Seminar

Mayfield, KY - Dr. Ruben Cuadrado will host a seminar about prevention and early diagnosis of colon cancer. Lunch will be served. Seating is limited so please RSVP. Jackson Purchase Medical Center - 11:30 am-12:30 pm. FREE.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 251-4580

imageMARCH 30 Championship Storytelling at the Ky Opry

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.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 527-3869

imageimageMARCH 30 Brass Quintet at your library

Paducah, KY- If you want to hear wonderful music, come to the McCracken County Public Library on Friday, March 30th at 11:15 a.m. The Paducah Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet will be performing a live concert followed by an instrument petting zoo! The concert is provided by the Ensembles in Schools Programs and is supported by a grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities. It is free and open to the public. Groups of 12 or more should call ahead to pre-register.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 442-2510 x119

imageimageMARCH 31 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Paducah, KY- The Paducah Business Lions Club will be serving an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast with juice and/or coffee to benefit our community. We hope to raise enough money to purchase a low-vision magnification machine for the McCracken County Public Library which will aid low-vision patrons. Bring this add with you and you can purchase your breakfast at the door for $5.00 without a ticket. Help support your community by supporting the Paducah Business Lions Club! 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 1620 Kentucky Avenue. $5.00 per person with ticket or $6.00 at the door.
| E-MAIL | Phone: (772) 913-4065

imageimageMARCH 31 New Life Christian Bookstore

Murray, KY- There will be games & crafts themed around the Easter Season. Giveaways and Prizes and more. Ages 12 and under are invited to participated in all events. We will also have balloon sculptures by Tango. Weather permitting, we will also have chalk painting on the sidewalk outside! Saturday, 11 am - 3:30 pm. 100 South 5th St. (corner of 5th & Main) Free. In addition, there will be sales throughout the store, WebKinz Sales & Easter Basket stations.

| E-MAIL | Phone: (270)753-1640

imageimageMARCH 31 Dept of History Research Forum

Murray, KY- Dr. Kathy Callahan, Assistant Professor of History presents "A Tale of Two Duchesses: Anna of Buccluech and Anne of Hamilton" MSU. FH 505; Faculty Hall 4:00 pm. free

| E-MAIL | Phone: (270)809-6571

imageimageMARCH 31 YAC Opening Reception: Fantastic Fibers 2012

Paducah, KY- Fantastic Fibers is an international exhibition of contemporary and innovative artworks created with fiber as the primary medium. For the exhibit, Juror Rimel selected 53 works created by 43 fiber artists from Canada, Hungary, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, and 26 U.S. states. Awards that will be presented at the gala opening reception include Best of Show, Second Place, Third Place and awards sponsored by Etcetera Coffeehouse, Kirchhoffs Bakery and Deli, and Quilt in a Day. Yeiser Art Center - 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Free and open to the public.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 442-2453

imageimageMARCH 31 2nd Annual Beasley Banquet MSU Dept of History

Murray, KY- Fundraiser for the T. Wayne Beasley Scholarship, Daniel L. Unowsky, Professor of Modern Central and Eastern European History from the University of Memphis,will speak on "Local Violence, Regional Politics, and State Crisis: Anti-Jewish Riots in Habsburg Galacia in 1898". 7:00 pm. Curris Center Ballroom, Murray State University Chestnut St. $40.00 per person.

| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 809-2234

imageimageMarch 31 Art Hop

Murray, KY- A community wide Art Trolley Hop. Participating venues will open at 5 and the Trolley will begin making its continuous route at the Murray Art Guild at 6pm. Exhibitions include: MAG - The Change Exchange, a drawing collaborative, Gallery 109 - recent works form Jennifer Fairbanks studio, Robert O Miller Center - MAG's Visual Evidence a regional juried competition, Fidalgo Bay Coffee - Tina Sexton Photography, Clara M Eagle Gallery - White Hot Gold, an exploration of performance in new media, Upper Gallery - graduating BFA students Charlie Weeks and Sarah Bradshaw, Curris Center Gallery - graduating BFA students Susan Morton and Erin Jackel. Hours - 5-9. Murray Art Guild - 500 North 4th Street.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 753-4059

imageMARCH 31 Zumba Master Class with Nathan Blake

Hopkinsville, KY- Amy Fortin, the Hopkinsville Division of Parks and Recreation, and Christian County Schools will host a Zumba Master Class, with internationally renowned Zumba Master and celebrity, Nathan Blake. The doors will open and registration will begin at 1:00pm. After the class, please join us for a meet and greet social, from 5:00pm till 7:00pm at The Harper House, one of Hopkinsvilles premier dining locations, located at 914 S. Main Street; where you will have an opportunity to meet Nathan, along with other area Zumba instructors and enthusiasts. This will be a great networking opportunity. Food and drinks are on your own. 2:00pm till 4:00pm, followed by dinner. Christian County Middle School 210 Glass Avenue - $20 Advance, $25 at Door.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 887-4290

imageimageApril 5 Just Barns & Farms

Paducah, KY- Artist and owner of Gallery 5, William Renzulli, is not content being a one-dimensional person, and certainly not a one-dimensional artist. His next show, Just Barns & Farms is an example of Renzulli's ability to innovate within the world of fine art. The show opens with an artist's reception on Thursday, April 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gallery 5, located at 803 Madison, in Paducah's LowerTown Arts District. Gallery 5 - 803 Madison Street. 5 to 8 p.m.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 444-2020

imageimageApril 6 Bluegrass Night at Kentucky Opry

Draffenville, KY- Come out and enjoy great local Bluegrass groups from around the region. Jam session in Lobby at 6:30pm, Group go on stage at 7:30pm. Help keep bluegrass Music alive in Western Kentucky. FREE Show! Concessions available.

| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 527-3869

imageimageAPRIL 6 Relay For Life Annual Yard Sale

Cadiz, KY- Ms.Fits Relay For Life Team annual Spring yard sale. something for everyone. Located off US 68 near the Barkley Bridge, behind the Canton One Stop. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Ms. Fits Relay For Life Team - 7AM to 4PM - 218 Canton Lakeshore Dr.
| E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 924-5738

imageimageAPRIL 14 I Said Let Go!

Hopkinsville, KY- This is a sequel tp "Let Go Let God" 6PM doors open at 5PM. Alhambra Theatre - 507 south main street. $5 for 17 & under $10 for 18 & up.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 887-4295

imageimageApril 17 Senior Citizens Food & Fun In Draffenville!

Draffenville, KY- Senior Day Show featuring The Best of the Kentucky Opry Country Music Varity Show.
Showtime: 2pm Show only $7.50, Lunch & Show $17. Choose from Ponderosa,Majestic's,Cactus Jacks & Habernaro Mexican. Call ahead for reservations.

| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 527-3869

imageimageAPRIL 17 Open House at WKCTC

Paducah, KY- The 2012 Open House is an excellent opportunity to find out what WKCTC has to offer. Meet faculty, admissions, financial aid and other support services' representatives in an informal setting. You will get a chance to tour the campus throughout the evening.

1. FREE food
2. Door Prizes
3. Workshops
Grand Prize Drawing - Kindle Fire and $500 book scholarship! 4-7 PM. 4810 Alben Barkley Drive.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 534-3318

imageimageMAY 18 Glen Campbell Goodbye Tour at Carson Center

Paducah, KY- In 2011, Glen announced that he was suffering from Alzheimer 's disease. The country legend decided to record one more album and hit the road one more time before his condition worsened.
Campbell released Ghost on the Canvas to warm reviews and has enjoyed great support from fans during his farewell tour. In February 2012, he was honored at the Grammy Awards. Campbell received the Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy.
| WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 450-4444

Community

imageimageMARCH "Story Time" at your library

Paducah, KY- If you are looking for something entertaining and educational for your children, check out “Story Time” at the McCracken County Public Library. Each Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., join Ms. Retta, Bob Dog and Ms. Cherrie for a story brought to life through puppets and songs. Every week has a different theme which is carefully selected for preschoolers.
March 20, the theme will be “Favorite Things.” On March 27, there will be a special musical story time entitled “Cat and Fiddler.” April 3, there will not be a story due to Spring Break, but on April 10, “Bells and Maybelle” will be the story selection. An arts celebration will be held on April 17. Henry Possum will be the center of attention on April 24, with “The Tortoise and the Jack Rabbit” appearing on May 1. On Saturday May 5th, there will be a special Derby Day Story Time at 11 a.m.
| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 442-2510 x119