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May 15 and 16
Wine Tasting & Auction/Vintner's Dinner Benefits the Carson Center's performing arts & education for our region
Purchase tickets now for this great event! Attend one night or both. The Wine Tasting & Auction (Thursday, May 15) includes wines, food, silent auction and live auction. The Vintner's Dinner (Friday, May 16) features an elegant dinner by Artisan Kitchen paired with wines from
StoneFly Vineyard,
Elkhorn Peak Cellars and Rocca, and a mini-auction.
Review the complete auction list and the menu! Call 443.9932, x240 or x241 for details!
Lone Oak Kiwanis
The Parlor
3033 Lone Oak Rd.
6:45 a.m.
Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings.
Wednesday, May 7
HEARTS 4 BABIES
Lone Oak First Baptist Church
9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
This non-denominational group meets the first Wednesday of each month to make layettes for the hospitals in the tri-state area for the less fortunate. You don't have to sew to help make the layettes. 554.1441.
Wednesday, May 7
Paducah Rotary Club
Irvin Cobb Hotel
6th and Broadway
Noon
paducahrotary.org
The Paducah Rotary Club meets each Wednesday for lunch and excellent speakers.
Wednesday, May 7
Discussions from Off the Shelf
McCracken County Library Meeting Room
Noon
mclib.net
WKCTC English Professor Andrew Halford discusses
The Faith Club by Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. A Muslim, Christian and Jew band together to write a children’s book on religious commonalities but instead end up debating differences. Hard feelings turn to new understanding and suggestions on coming together.
Wednesday, May 7
Knitting, Crocheting and More
Market Square Coffee
118 Market House Square
1 p.m.
Every Wednesday, join the Market Square Coffee crew with your latest knitting, crocheting or other project. Sit, have a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the artistic camaraderie! 444.0044.
Wednesday, May 7
Lourdes Hospice Grief Support Group Meeting
225 West Water St., Suite 1
Mayfield
1-2:30 p.m.
elourdes.com
Find friendship and support at these special gatherings, the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 415.3636.
Wednesday, May 7
After School Drawing Class
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
wildhairstudios.com
4-5 p.m.
Get the basic skills you need to start drawing, or sharpen the skills you already have. Ms. Rodriguez will help students learn "How to See," "Proportions,
" "Perspective" and "Shading." Monday classes are for those 13 and older; Wednesday classes are for those 9-12. $20 each lesson or $70 for four, includes all materials.
Wednesday, May 7
Tai Chi and Qiqong
The Yoga Room
3137 Broadway
5-5:45 p.m.
theyogaroomky.com
Free flowing and meditative Tai Chi exercises combining Sun and Chen Style movement with Qiqong exercises to balance mind, body and spirit. Each Wednesday. First class free; $30 for any four classes. 559.1409.
Wednesday, May 7
Meet and Greet Paducah's Nobel Prize Winner
Mike Miller Park
Draffenville, Ky.
5-8 p.m.
Meet Dr. Robert H. Grubbs, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry (2005). Dr. Grubb is from right here in Paducah! For more info, call Bonnie Grubbs Berry, 442.2882.
Wednesday, May 7
Landscapes in Oil
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
5:30-7:30 pm
wildhairstudios.com
Learn to paint a landscape in oil. Susan K. Edwards will teach, step by step, how to transform a blank canvas into a work of art. This weekly course walks you through the materials needed, techniques and fundamentals of oil painting. You'll complete a finished painting each week. For beginners. $20 each lesson or $70 for four, includes all materials.
Wednesday, May 7
Mix @ 6
Di Fratelli
211 Broadway
6 p.m., but the fun doesn't start 'til 8ish.
twentythirtygroup.com
myspace.com/twentythirtygroup
The rockin’ Twenty Thirty Group gathers 6 p.m., each Wednesday, at Di Fratelli’s lounge. For more info, click the martini!
Wednesday, May 7
Christ Central
St. Paul Lutheran Church
211 South 21 St.
6-7 p.m.
stpaulpaducah.org/ChristCentralWhatWeBelieve.htm
Join Corey Aker, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and explore what the Christian faith is all about. If you're like most people, you have questions about the faith! Here's your chance to ask and discuss – meets each Wednesday evening. All are welcome. 442-8343.
Wednesday, May 7
Sierra Club Meeting
Murray State University
Curris Center
7-8 p.m.
This general meeting is open to the public. Refreshments. Free. 270.354.8714.
Wednesday, May 7
Party Gras Karaoke & DJ Show
Fire & Ice
3233 Clarks River Rd.
9 p.m.-1 a.m.
myspace.com/partygraskaraoke
You're halfway to the weekend! Head to Fire & Ice and let off some steam! (Or find some!) 362.2524.
Power in Partnership Breakfast
Carson Center, River Room
Enter through the Box Office Door
7:30 a.m.
paducahchamber.org
Start your day by visiting with Chamber members, networking and hearing from exciting speakers. Note the new location: the
Carson Center's River Room! Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP. Today's speaker: Marcheta Sparrow, Kentucky Commerce Secretary. Today’s sponsor: Convention and Visitors Bureau and Paducah Main Street. Reservations: 443.1746.
Thursday, May 8
Thaddeus Rex: Read Like A Rock Star!
Carson Center
9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
thecarsoncenter.org
Clearly, “zany“ is the operative word for Thaddeus Rex, whose hilarious antics, signature brand of contagious enthusiasm and music aims to be fun, educational and empowering. This is an interactive music show that encourages the power of imagination and creativity. Grades 2-5. $5. Arrive 30 minutes early to purchase tix from the box office. (270) 443-9932, x213.
Thursday, May 8
Michelson's Lagos Trunk Show
Michelson Jewelers
5017 Hinkleville Rd., Suite B
10 a.m.
michelson-jewelers.com
Check out the beautiful fine jewelry, traditional craftsmanship and modern sophistication. 443.9200.
Thursday, May 8
Relay For Life Cookout
West Kentucky Hematology & Oncology Group
Lourdes Medical Pavilion
225 Medical Center Dr.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cookout with choice of $5 hamburgers and cheeseburgers or $4 hot dogs, chips, dessert and drink. Benefits the American Cancer Society. For more info, call Barbie Beach, 441.4343.
Thursday, May 8
A Day at the Lake Spring Fashion Show Luncheon
Senior/Community Center
Grand Rivers, Ky.
11 a.m.
grandrivers.com
Join the Grand Rivers Chamber and area businesses as they present Resort Fashions for Spring and Summer. The event includes a fashion show and lunch. All proceeds support the Grand Rivers Chamber Scholarship Fund. $10. Purchase at the Chamber office.
Thursday, May 8
The Woman’s Club Closing Luncheon
1406 Jefferson St.
11:30 a.m.
City Commissioner Gayle Kaler gives her
Steel Magnolias of Paducah presentation. Music by Al Knudsen. Call Jean Elkins, 554.8087, for more info.
Thursday, May 8
Downtown Kiwanis Club
310 North 4th St.
Noon
Visitors and potential members are always welcome at these weekly service-oriented gatherings. Email
Chuck.Williamson@jpenergy.com for more info.
Thursday, May 8
Balletone
The Yoga Room
3137 Broadway
12:30-1:25 p.m.
theyogaroomky.com
Balletone combines ballet techniques with yoga and Pilates exercises at the ballet bar to create tone and flexibility. Ballet bars now at The Yoga Room! All levels. Tuesdays and Thursdays. First class free; $30 for any four classes. 559.1409.
Thursday, May 8
Relay For Life of McCracken County Team Captain Meeting
Heartland Worship Center Fellowship Hall
4777 Alben Barkley Dr.
5:30-6:30 p.m.
events.cancer.org/rflmccrackenky
Interested in participating in the upcoming Relay For Life in McCracken County benefiting the American Cancer Society? Find out more at this meeting. For more info, call Stephanie Elder, 444.0384.
Thursday, May 8
Decorative Art Fundamentals Workshop
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
5:30-8:30 p.m.
wildhairstudios.com
Decorative artist Evelyn Greer leads this fundamentals workshop. If you're already familiar with decorative art, jump into the weekly Thursday classes beginning May 15. $35 for fundamentals workshop, then $20 each lesson or $70 for four, includes all materials.
Thursday, May 8
Night Moves Dance Club
American Legion
425 Legion Drive
6-9 p.m.
nightmovesdanceclub.aboutpaducah.com
Grab your dancing shoes and join the Night Moves Dance Club every Thursday night, 6-9 p.m., for line dancing and couples classes. Beginners welcome! $3, at the door. For more info, call Jim or Mildred Loe, 442.3186.
Thursday, May 8
A Community of Women
Tribeca
127 Market House Square
6:30 p.m.
This exciting new group meets the second Thursday of the month; locations vary. For more info, email Denese Peebles,
dpeebles@klaid.org.
Thursday, May 8
Hopeful Hearts
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Board Room
6:30 p.m.
elourdes.com
Dr. Lisa Chaney Lasher leads this wonderful support group for women with cancer.
Thursday, May 8
Diary of the Dead
Maiden Alley Cinema
7 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
When film students shoot a low-budget horror flick in the Pennsylvania woods, the dead come to life before their eyes. The director captures these startling events with his camera, even as his cast and crew become prey to the army of walking corpses that surround them. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
Thursday, May 8
South Paducah Kiwanis
1640 South 6th St.
7 p.m.
The South Paducah Kiwanis club invites members and guests to this weekly meeting. The group's mission: serving the children of the world, one at a time. Email
Tommy Brown for more info.
Thursday, May 8
Kentucky in World War II
McCracken County Library, Upstairs Room
7 p.m.
mclib.net
World War II was a watershed event in the Commonwealth’s history. As part of Evening Upstairs, State Historian of Kentucky and Georgetown College Professor of History James C. Klotter looks at those who fought abroad, those who did their part at home and the price paid by both. 442.2510.
Thursday, May 8
The Diaries of Adam & Eve (Searching for Eden)
Badgett Playhouse
Grand Rivers, Ky.
7 p.m.
grandriversvariety.com
This family-friendly, two-character play, drawn from Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam and Eve, is a barrel of laughs and as rich in wisdom as in wit. James Still combines Twain's stories for Act One of Searching for Eden, and then imagines Adam and Eve in the present day for Act Two, to create a play about the world's first love story. $19.99, $17.99 and $14.99. Call 888.362.4223 to reserve seats.
Thursday, May 8
Heath High School Choir Kaleidoscope 2008
Heath High School Auditorium
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd.
7-9 p.m
Heath High School Choir presents Rockin the Decades, a musical where students present, choreograph and direct the program under the direction of Karen Walker. $7. RSVP to 538.4099.
Thursday, May 8
Zink: The Myth, the Legend, the Zebra
Studio Youth Productions
Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
7:30 p.m.
mhtplay.com
Zink is about true courage in the face of unpredictable predators. Imaginative, funny and heartbreaking, it’s the story of the relationship between Becky, a lonely pre-teen girl with leukemia, and her guardian-angel herd of zebras on the African Savannah. 444.6828.
Mother's Day Basket Giveaway Drawing
West Kentucky Hematology & Oncology Group
Lourdes Medical Pavilion
225 Medical Center Dr.
Valued at more than $500, this gift basket includes an iPod, nail and eyebrow wax gift certificates, Texas Roadhouse dinner for two, iTunes card, movie bucks, Mary Kay makeup, Starbucks coffee and mug and more. Raffle tickets are $2 or three for $5. Benefits the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life. Purchase at the office or by calling 441.4343.
Friday, May 9
Leadership Paducah Application Deadline
leadershippaducah.org
The Paducah Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Paducah program fosters an in-depth understanding of our area's many and complex interrelationships. In the group's monthly daylong sessions, participants learn about local government, industry, tourism, health and education sectors, to name just a few. Download the
application or call Stacy Thomas, 443.1746, or email her
atsthomas@paducahchamber.org.
Friday, May 9
3rd Annual Art Show of the Watercolor Artist Guild of Trigg, Lyon & Caldwell Counties
Seasons by the Lake
6377 Canton Rd.
The Guild hosts its 3rd Annual Art Show on the grounds of Seasons by the Lake Nursery and Gift Shop, Route 68/80, west of Cadiz. Watch as working artists paint in the garden areas. Helping Hands of Trigg County offers a concession booth throughout the show. Free. 270.522.5905.
Friday, May 9
Michelson's Lagos Trunk Show
Michelson Jewelers
5017 Hinkleville Rd., Suite B
10 a.m.
michelson-jewelers.com
Check out the beautiful fine jewelry, traditional craftsmanship and modern sophistication. 443.9200.
Friday, May 9
McCracken County Republican Women
Whaler’s Catch
Noon-1 p.m.
The McCracken County Republican Women welcome women to join in, learn more about the organization and link in with a grassroots network of 100,000 Republican women nationwide. Today's speaker: Representative Steven Rudy. Call Donna-Maria Walker for more info, 443.6950.
Friday, May 9
Kids Workshop for Mother's Day
The Stranded Cow
527 North 6th St.
5 p.m.
ilistpaducah.com/strandedcow.html
Kids will make great gifts for mom under the direction of artist and Stranded Cow owner Grace Clemency and her team. RSVP by calling 575.0020.
Friday, May 9
Wine Tasting at Wine Pro
28th and Clark streets
5-8 p.m.
Increase your knowledge of fine wines each Friday and Saturday evening at Wine Pro. Steve Brown and Sean Brown will show you what's new in the world of wines. Free. 443.9463.
Friday, May 9
Adios Paducah
Aspire Arts Gallery
611 North 6th St.
6-8 p.m.
aspireartsgallery.com
aynex.com
View all the beautiful quilts created by LowerTown artist and icon Aynex Mercado. And say goodbye – she's leaving us at the end of May.
Friday, May 9
Grief Support Group for Widows and Widowers
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Borders Community Room
6 p.m.
elourdes.com
Find friendship and shared experiences in this safe and supportive environment. 898.8796.
Friday, May 9
Madison Hall Ballroom Dance Night
Madison Hall
919 Madison St.
7 p.m. Learn to Swing Dance
8-11 p.m. Ballroom Dancing
Dress up in swing style (or not) for 7 p.m. swing lessons! Then step up to ballroom dancing at 8. Mixers available; BYOB. $15 at the door. 415.8999.
Friday, May 9
Magic at Max’s Brick Oven Café
112 Market House Square
7-9 p.m.
toddduff.com
Enjoy an intimate magical experience that will blow your mind and satisfy your appetite.
Friday, May 9
Paducah Writers Group
Etcetera
320 North 6th St.
7 p.m.
myspace.com/pwg07
Hear some of the area’s most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic – or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday. Free.
Friday, May 9
4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days
Maiden Alley Cinema
7 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
During the final days of communism in Romania, two college roommates are busy preparing for a night away. But rather than planning for a holiday, they find themselves burrowing deep down a rabbit hole of unexpected revelations. Palme D'Or winner. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
May 9-10
Ruth Graham Get Growing Conference
Heartland Worship Center
4777 Alben Barkley Dr.
Friday, 7-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
ruthgrahamandfriends.com
Transform life-controlling issues into encouraging issues. Topics relevant to everyone, including alienation, depression, self-doubt and stress. Open to men and women. $50.
Friday, May 9
The Diaries of Adam & Eve (Searching for Eden)
Badgett Playhouse
Grand Rivers, Ky.
7 p.m.
grandriversvariety.com
This family-friendly, two-character play, drawn from Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam and Eve, is a barrel of laughs and as rich in wisdom as in wit. James Still combines Twain's stories for Act One of Searching for Eden, and then imagines Adam and Eve in the present day for Act Two, to create a play about the world's first love story. $19.99, $17.99 and $14.99. Call 888.362.4223 to reserve seats.
Friday May 9
Christ Temple Celebration for Deborah Walton
Christ Temple
523 North 12th St.
7:30 p.m.
Join the Christ Temple congregation in celebrating First Lady Deborah Walton for the love, commitment and heart she has for the church and community. For more info, call Lashonda Saddler, 575.3823.
Friday, May 9
Zink: The Myth, the Legend, the Zebra
Studio Youth Productions
Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
7:30 p.m.
mhtplay.com
Zink is about true courage in the face of unpredictable predators. Imaginative, funny and heartbreaking, it’s the story of the relationship between Becky, a lonely pre-teen girl with leukemia, and her guardian-angel herd of zebras on the African Savannah. 444.6828.
CANCELLED
Friday, May 9Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Carson Center
7:30 p.m.
thecarsoncenter.org
More than 50 years ago, Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas, and from there went on to make music history. There’s no harmony quite as pure as family harmony! 540.4444.
Friday, May 9
Grown Folks Nite Out
Froggy's Night Club
501 Louisiana St.
8 p.m.
Enjoy a live blues band from Carbondale, performing 8-11 p.m. At midnight, get ready for a Freestyle Friday contest. Winner receives $1,000 cash prize! Men free; 2 for 1 drinks before 11 p.m.
Friday, May 9
Diary of the Dead
Maiden Alley Cinema
9:15 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
When film students shoot a low-budget horror flick in the Pennsylvania woods, the dead come to life before their eyes. The director captures these startling events with his camera, even as his cast and crew become prey to the army of walking corpses that surround them. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
For Sale
Claw foot bathtubs installed in Madison Apts. in LowerTown in 1914. Two in very good condition, $235. Two have damage to claw feet, price negotiable. Call 443.7564.
3rd Annual Art Show of the Watercolor Artist Guild of Trigg, Lyon & Caldwell Counties
Seasons by the Lake
6377 Canton Rd.
The Guild hosts its 3rd Annual Art Show on the grounds of Seasons by the Lake Nursery and Gift Shop, Route 68/80, west of Cadiz. Watch as working artists paint in the garden areas. Helping Hands of Trigg County offers a concession booth throughout the show. Free. 270.522.5905.
Saturday, May 10
Sunrise Tai Chi
Corner of 7th and Madison streets
6:45-7:45 a.m.
paducahtaichi.com
Gather for a morning of pure energy with Tai Chi instead of coffee! Every second Saturday. Free.
For more info, email Eric at
romiwan@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 10
Pirate Run for Fun and Fitness Race/Walk
Benefits Heath/Concord Pirate Running Boosters
Noble Park
2800 Park Ave.
7 a.m. Registration
8 a.m. Race
wkrc.org
Get up and get fit with the 4th Annual Run for Fun and Fitness 5K Race/Walk and Kid-K. Bring the whole family out for a morning of running fun! Prizes, trophies, medals and bragging rights are up for grabs! $20 for the 5K; $10 for Kid-K. Registration forms available at any Heath/Concord school, or register the morning of the race. For more info, call Kelly Hudspeth. 994.4387.
Saturday, May 10
New Farmers Market Opening
Next to Badgett Playhouse
Grand Rivers, Ky.
7-11 a.m.
The Livingston County Extension Office is organizing a Farmers Market in Grand Rivers, open each Saturday, 7-11 a.m. Currently, four Livingston County farmers have signed up. A Smithland location is now open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Noon-8 p.m., off Hwy 60 on Union Street.
Saturday, May 10
Growth Through Diversity
Morgan Elementary
2200 South 28th St.
8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This training is provided by the National Education Association's Diversity Cadre and features Developing Cultural Identity and Reacting to Differences sessions. Open to school districts, community and government organizations, churches, non-profit organizations and many more. RSVP to Greg Ross, 444.5760.
Saturday, May 10
March of Dimes March for Babies
Noble Park
9 a.m. Registration
10 a.m. Walk begins
marchforbabies.org
Formerly WalkAmerica, this is the premiere March of Dimes event. Gather sponsors and join a fun day in the park as we raise money for babies! For more info, call Tom Dolan, 443.8603.
Saturday, May 10
Paducah Symphony Children's and Youth Chorus Spring Auditions
First Presbyterian Church
9 a.m.-Noon
paducahsymphony.org
Here's a great chance for your kids to try out for the Paducah Symphony Chorus! The Children's Chorus is for kiddies grades 3-6 and the Youth Chorus is for those in grades 8-10 (with 7th graders admitted by additional audition). For more info, call 444.0065 or email
ntaylor@paducahsymphony.org.
Saturday, May 10
Migratory and Resident Birds Celebrated at Lake Barkley
Lake Barkley State Resort Park
3500 State Park Rd.
Cadiz, Ky.
9 a.m. Morning Bird Walk
10:30 a.m. Live Birds of Prey Program
It's International Migratory Bird Day! Enjoy a morning walk and spot and listen to migratory songbirds. Led by Hap Chambers of the Kentucky Ornithological Society and Park Naturalist Jenny Howard. Then learn about birds of prey in a 90-minute program with Jack Foddrill from Paris Landing State Park. Bring your cameras and questions! Free. 800.325.1708.
Saturday, May 10
12th Annual Flower & Herb Festival
The Clay Pot
5601 Benton Rd.
10 a.m.
myspace.com/theclaypotpaducah
Bring a friend and enjoy lunch and or some great seminars. Browse an open-air shop filled with old and new items to help make your home one-of-a-kind. Lunch $11, seminars $4 and workshop $25. Reserve your spot by calling Debbie Duncan, 898.0701.
Saturday, May 10
Fiber Fair
Fort Massac
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Southern Illinois Spinners and Weavers (SISAW) Guild gathers area spinners, knitters, weavers and fiber producers for this first Fiber Fair. Shetland fleeces, hand-spun yarn, wool roving, drop spindles, needle felting supplies, hand-knit items, dye plants, hand made baskets, herbs, dye plants and handmade soap are just some of the unique items offered. Demos throughout the day. For more info, call Katherine Montgomery, 928.4616.
Saturday May 10
Rozzell Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church Decoration Day
1258 Rozzell Church Rd.
Mayfield, Ky.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Rozzell Chapel celebrated its 130th Anniversary in October. Come and continue the celebration! For more info, contact Lida Clapp,
lfclapp@peoplepc.com.
Saturday, May 10
Thank a Veteran Day
Robert Cherry Civic Center
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Veterans: Here's another moment to be thanked for your service to all of us. If you are not a veteran, please acknowledge the many heroes in our community. Potluck and local entertainment. Free. For more info, call Sandy Hart, 335.3128.
Saturday, May 10
LowerTown Second Saturday
Jefferson-Park Ave., 3rd St.-9th St.
Noon-8 p.m.
paducaharts.com
On the second Saturday of each month, studios and galleries in the LowerTown Arts District host extended hours and feature new exhibits and special events. Stop by and see the latest artist creations!
Saturday, May 10
Nonpartisan Youth Voter Rally
Wilson Stage, Paducah's Riverfront
Noon-6 p.m.
Hosted by Charles James for Paducah City Commissioner, this event features local musicians, personalities and political players who will speak between performances about their goals, hopes and dreams for the future of Paducah. Free, tax-deductible donations accepted.
Saturday, May 10
10th Annual Jazz in the Park
Murray Central Park Amphitheater
Noon-9 p.m.
Murray's Jazz in the Park features performances by area school jazz ensembles, like those from Lone Oak Middle and Paducah Middle, beginning at noon. The Todd Hill Orchestra performs at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great afternoon and evening of jazz! Free. For more info, call Beth Stribling, 270.753.5125 or email
beth.stribling@murray.kyschool.us.
Saturday, May 10
Barbara Noonan: Pastel Demonstration
Philosophy Gallery
333 North 9th St.
1-4 p.m.
philosophygallery.com
Watch as Seattle-based artist Barbara Noonan demonstrates her work in pastels. Her opening reception begins at 5 p.m. Noonan has studied with Bob Gerbracht, master pastel painter in portrait and figure, and has served on the board of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Women Painters of Washington and the San Francisco Women Artists Council. 442.5280.
Saturday, May 10
Madison Condominiums Open House
332 North 7th St. at Madison
2-4 p.m.
lowertownhouse.com
Stop by the Madison for a great tour of this fabulous first floor unit, for sale. The door faces 7th Street. Listing agent Laura Petrie will be on hand to answer any questions. For a sneak peek, check out the
visual tour!
Saturday, May 10
The Diaries of Adam & Eve (Searching for Eden)
Badgett Playhouse
Grand Rivers, Ky.
2 and 7 p.m.
grandriversvariety.com
This family-friendly, two-character play, drawn from Mark Twain's Diaries of Adam and Eve, is a barrel of laughs and as rich in wisdom as in wit. James Still combines Twain's stories for Act One of Searching for Eden, and then imagines Adam and Eve in the present day for Act Two, to create a play about the world's first love story. $19.99, $17.99 and $14.99. Call 888.362.4223 to reserve seats.
Saturday, May 10
Zink: The Myth, the Legend, the Zebra
Studio Youth Productions
Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
2:30 p.m.
mhtplay.com
Zink is about true courage in the face of unpredictable predators. Imaginative, funny and heartbreaking, it’s the story of the relationship between Becky, a lonely pre-teen girl with leukemia, and her guardian-angel herd of zebras on the African Savannah. 444.6828.
Saturday, May 10
Mayday in the Park
Noble Park Amphitheatre
3 p.m.
Stop by Noble Park during the March for Babies and hear local bands such as the Duck Luckies, The Jubilee and Roscoe. Out of town bands from Nashville and Jackson, Tenn., also perform. Adamgrant and the Satisfaction headline the show starting at 8 p.m.! Free, and great for all ages.
Saturday, May 10
Wine and Beer Tasting at Roof Brothers
3145 Park Ave.
3-5 p.m.
roofbrothers.com
Stop by Roof Brothers for their weekly wine and beer tasting! Great wines and more than 450 beers in stock! 443.6601.
Saturday, May 10
DJ Urban Kobbb's Lowertown Band Brawl
Historic Texaco Station
7th and Madison
3-6 p.m.
Hear local bands compete for cash prizes and an invitation to perform at the Lowertown Art and Music Festival. Top prize: $1,000; second place: $500 and third: $250. Chuck Tate of the Carson Center emcees this rockin' afternoon, with judges Darris Shelby of Just Us Entertainment, Hooper of
Hooper Band and Promotion, Adam Shull of the
Paducah Sun and Mary Thorsby of
iList Paducah. DJ Urban Kobbb spins between sets! Free!
Saturday, May 10
Kids Workshop for Mother's Day
The Stranded Cow
527 North 6th St.
3 p.m.
ilistpaducah.com/strandedcow.html
Kids will make great gifts for mom under the direction of artist and Stranded Cow owner Grace Clemency and her team. RSVP by calling 575.0020.
Saturday, May 10
4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days
Maiden Alley Cinema
4 and 7 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
During the final days of communism in Romania, two college roommates are busy preparing for a night away. But rather than planning for a holiday, they find themselves burrowing deep down a rabbit hole of unexpected revelations. Palme D'Or winner. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
Saturday, May 10
Wine Tasting at Wagner Wine and Spirits
Wagner Wine and Spirits
2700 New Holt Rd.
4-6 p.m.
Join Wagner’s for wine tasting and food every Saturday afternoon! Free. 575.0109.
Saturday, May 10
Barbara Noonan: A Contemporary Collection of Works
Philosophy Gallery
333 North 9th St.
5-8 p.m.
philosophygallery.com
Enjoy this opening reception for Seattle-based artist Barbara Noonan. Her specialty is painting outside in the mountains or local parks. Noonan has studied with Bob Gerbracht, master pastel painter in portrait and figure, and has served on the board of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Women Painters of Washington and the San Francisco Women Artists Council. 442.5280.
Saturday, May 10
Wine Tasting at Wine Pro
28th and Clark streets
5-8 p.m.
Increase your knowledge of fine wines each Friday and Saturday evening at Wine Pro. Steve Brown and Sean Brown will show you what's new in the world of wines. Free. 443.9463.
Saturday, May 10
Brushstrokes & Beverages!
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
6:30-8:30 p.m.
wildhairstudios.com
Bring your favorite adult beverage or soft drink! Susan K. Edwards shows step-by-step how to paint a beautiful 16" x 20" acrylic painting that you can take home at the end of the evening. Join once a month or as many times as you like. Adults 21 and older only. Beginner, intermediate and advanced all welcome. $35 per lesson, includes all materials.
Saturday, May 10
Heath High School Choir Kaleidoscope 2008
Heath High School Auditorium
4330 Metropolis Lake Rd.
7-9 p.m
Heath High School Choir presents Rockin the Decades, a musical where students present, choreograph and direct the program under the direction of Karen Walker. $7. RSVP to 538.4099.
Saturday, May 10
Mayday in the Park: Adamgrant and the Satisfaction
Noble Park Amphitheatre
8 p.m.
Stop by Noble Park tonight and hear Adamgrant and the Satisfaction! Free, and great for all ages.
Saturday, May 10
Jennifer Fox & The Pillow Fighters
Fat Moe's
902 Broadway
9 p.m.
myspace.com/fatmoes
jenniferfoxpillowfighters
With a name like Jennifer Fox & The Pillow Fighters, you really have to go check it out, doncha think?
Saturday, May 10
The Joe Walker Band
Renaissance Restaurant
3100 Broadway
9 p.m.
Enjoy The Joe Walker Band – weather permitting, the band will play in the beer garden. The band is based in Nashville, though Walker is a Lone Oak graduate! Free. 442.2363.
Saturday, May 10
Diary of the Dead
Maiden Alley Cinema
9:15 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
When film students shoot a low-budget horror flick in the Pennsylvania woods, the dead come to life before their eyes. The director captures these startling events with his camera, even as his cast and crew become prey to the army of walking corpses that surround them. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
Ugandan Orphans Choir
Trinity United Methodist Church
6125 Blandville Rd.
10:30 a.m.
This Ugandan Orphans Choir performs during this worship service. They're currently performing in the U.S. and Canada, wearing their national costumes and accompanied by several African instruments. Free. 534.9516.
Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Brunch
The Stranded Cow
527 North 6th St.
11 a.m.
ilistpaducah.com/strandedcow.html
Tell mom how much you love her by treating her to brunch at The Stranded Cow. RSVP by calling 575.0020.
Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Brunch on the Water
Commonwealth Yacht Club at Green Turtle Bay Resort
Grand Rivers
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
greenturtlebay.com
Make it a special Mother's Day with Commonwealth Yacht Club's Brunch on the Water at Green Turtle Bay Resort – just 27 miles from Paducah. Special book signing by Stephanie Ray Brown of the Chicken Soup for Mom's Soul series. Reservations: 270.362.4444.
Sunday May 11
Mother's Day Buffet
Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park
Noon-8 p.m.
Gilbertsville, Ky.
Treat your mom to some great food and a beautiful view of Kentucky Lake. Adults: $14.95; children $6.95. Reservations: 270.362.4271.
Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Lunch
The Courtyard at Max's
12:30 p.m. Artisan Cheese Course
1 p.m. Lunch
Treat your mother to a special lunch prepared by A Pampered Palate's Laura Duff. Artisan cheeses, creamy artichoke soup served with Kirchhoff's bread basket, strawberry and goat cheese salad, seafood roulade with caper cream sauce, fresh asparagus and homemade cannoli. Children's menu, too, including Laura's famous Mac and Cheese. $30 adults; $15 children 10 and under. Limited seating; reservations required: 534.3086
Sunday, May 11
Sunday Tea Dance
Freddie's Dance Studio
3004 Clark St.
2-5 p.m.
Join in for this three-hour ballroom and Latin dance event, held the second and fourth Sunday of the month. $15 at the door. 443.1117.
Zink: The Myth, the Legend, the Zebra
Studio Youth Productions
Market House Theatre
132 Market House Square
2:30 p.m.
mhtplay.com
Zink is about true courage in the face of unpredictable predators. Imaginative, funny and heartbreaking, it’s the story of the relationship between Becky, a lonely pre-teen girl with leukemia, and her guardian-angel herd of zebras on the African Savannah. 444.6828.
Sunday, May 11
4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days
Maiden Alley Cinema
4 and 7 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
During the final days of communism in Romania, two college roommates are busy preparing for a night away. But rather than planning for a holiday, they find themselves burrowing deep down a rabbit hole of unexpected revelations. Palme D'Or winner. View the
trailer. 441.7007.
Sleeping Beauty Tickets on Sale
Carson Center
2 and 5 pm.
thecarsoncenter.org
Tickets for the two public performances of the Missoula Children's Theatre Residency's production of Sleeping Beauty (with a Rock & Roll twist) on sale today! $10 adults; $5 students, 18 and younger. For more info, call Education Manager Elyse Millizer, 450.4444.
Monday, May 12
Shoot & Hold 'Em
Golf & Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
Benefits Paducah Junior College
Country Club of Paducah
$900 in Scrip prizes for the golf tournament; $3,000 in cash prizes for the poker tournament. Download the
PDF. For more info, call Becky Haus, 534.3086.
Monday, May 12
Mom and Tot Group of Paducah
Broadway United Methodist Church
8th and Broadway Entrance
10 a.m.-Noon
Casual, non-denominational gathering of parents to talk, support and share as your children are lovingly cared for by the nursery at Broadway United Methodist Church. Free and open to all. You might want to bring a snack for your child, but no peanut products, please. For more info, call Gail, 559.2524.
Monday, May 12
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
McCracken County Courthouse
Noon
nleomf.com
During National Police Week, thousands of law enforcement officers will gather at memorial services across the country to honor their fallen colleagues. Join in and show your support.
Monday, May 12
Lourdes Hospice Grief Support Group Meeting
HIPP Building
2855 Jackson St.
2-3:30 p.m.
elourdes.com
Find friendship and support at these weekly meetings. 415.3636.
Monday, May 12
Adult Art Open Studio
Benefits the Fine Art Scholarship Fund at Paducah Parks Services
Paducah Parks Services Art Studio
1400 H.C. Mathis Dr.
3-4 p.m., but students can stay as late as 8 p.m.
paducahky.gov
A great class for folks who like to paint, draw or sculpt at all levels. Select an individual project and receive guidance from instructor Gretchen Smith. Relaxed, fun and sociable environment! $45/month or $15/lesson, including basic materials and supplies. Call Gretchen Smith, 243.0444, or email
tallartist@hotmail.com.
Monday, May 12
After School Drawing Class
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
wildhairstudios.com
3:15-4:30 p.m.
Get the basic skills you need to start drawing, or sharpen the skills you already have. Ms. Rodriguez will help students learn "How to See," "Proportions,
" "Perspective" and "Shading." Monday classes are for those 13 and older; Wednesday classes are for those 9-12. $20 each lesson or $70 for four, includes all materials.
Monday, May 12
Lourdes Hospice Healthy Grieving Group
2855 Jackson St.
5 p.m.
elourdes.com
Find friendship and support at these weekly meetings. 415.3636.
Monday, May 12
Childbirth Class
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Borders Community Room
6 p.m.
elourdes.com
Learn how to prepare for your new little one! 444.2640.
Monday, May 12
Adoptive Parent Support Group
Adoption Support for Kentucky
206 North 8th St.
6-8 p.m.
Support group for adoptive and perspective adoptive parents. All adoption avenues welcome: private, kinship, foster to adopt and international. Childcare provided! Free. For more info, call Tammy DeBoe, Adoptive Parent Liaison, 270.994.2466.
Monday, May 12
McCracken County Fiscal Court Meetings
McCracken County Court House
Courtroom D
6 p.m.
Get involved in county government! These meetings help chart our future success. All are welcome. Second and fourth Mondays.
Monday, May 12
Infant Care
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Borders Community Room
6 p.m.
elourdes.com
Learn how to take care of your new little one! 444.2640.
Monday, May 12
Adoptive Parent Support Group
206 North 8th St.
6-8 p.m.
Support group for adoptive and perspective adoptive parents. All adoption avenues welcome: private, kinship, foster-to-adopt and international. Childcare provided. Free. For more info, call Tammy DeBoe, Adoptive Parent Liaison, 994.2466.
Monday, May 12
Jewelry Making
Wildhair Studios
201 Broadway
6:30-8:30 p.m.
wildhairstudios.com
Learn how to work with the tools and materials needed to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry. You'll make two stunning pairs of natural stone and bead earrings. Great way to start your education in jewelry making. $35, includes all materials.
Monday, May 12
Cider House Rules
Maiden Alley Cinema
6:30 p.m.
maidenalleycinema.com
paducahcoopministry.org
Part of the new Faith in Film initiative, second Monday of the month, benefiting Paducah Cooperative Ministry. Tonight’s film sponsored by Arcadia & Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church, with optional discussion to follow. $3. 441.7007.
Monday, May 12
Immune Health Seminar
The Linden Plantation
3565 Lone Oak Rd.
6:30 Doors open
7 p.m. Seminar
Immune system authority Dr. Hellen Greenblatt explains ways to keep our immune systems healthy, along with discussions on healthy cholesterol, circulation, digestion, healthy and flexible joints and energy levels. She also talks about the role inflammation plays in many health issues such as fibromyalgia, lupus, arthritis, cancer and weight issues. Free. 800.557.8477.
Breast and Cervical Cancer Special Screening Day
McCracken County Health Department
915 Kentucky Ave.
7:30 a.m.
Women, 40-64, who are uninsured or underinsured and who have never been screened or rarely screened for breast and cervical cancer are invited for screenings at a reduced cost, based on income eligibility. You'll be pampered as you wait for your appointment! The program is provided through the Kentucky Women's Cancer Screening Program and the McCracken County Breast and Cervical Cancer Coalition. 442.9631.
Tuesday, May 13
QuickBooks Accounts Receivable/Accounts
Payable Class
Johanna Fox CPA
907 Paris Rd.
Mayfield, Ky.
9 a.m.-Noon
jfoxcpa.com/quickbooks.htm
Learn to use QuickBooks to track receivables and payables, set up customers and vendors, reconcile accounts and more. $99 for first class; $79 for each additional class. Download registration form online or register by phone, 800.991.2721.
Tuesday, May 13
55Plus Brunch Bunch
Baptist Heart Center Auditorium
10 a.m.-Noon
Western Baptist's Peter Locken M.D., radiation oncologist, talks about advances in cancer care; Donna Schmidt, cancer registry coordinator, talks about oncology services and Jamie Smith, cancer control specialist at Kentucky Cancer Program, talks about Kentucky cancer statistics. Free box lunches provided. 575.2851.
Tuesday, May 13
Silver Chics Trunk Show
202 Lone Oak Rd.
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Silver Chics opens today with great items from Silver Chics (fun and fab jewels!),
YouNameIt Printing (great new designs for invites and stationery!), Homemade Gourmet (samples from Kate Johnston!), Ash-Lynn custom-made hair bows (super-cute!) and Cream Puff*Couture (custom-made tutus and embroidered shirts!).
Tuesday, May 13
Paducah/River City Business and Professional Women
Whaler’s Catch
123 North 2nd St.
Noon
This great group of professional women meets to network, hear from community and business leaders and participate in community service projects. For more info, send an email to
dfollowell@bbandt.com.
Tuesday, May 13
Paducah Lions Club
Irvin Cobb
Noon
This oldest Lions Club in Kentucky meets weekly for lunch and a guest speaker.
Tuesday, May 13
Your Guide to Joint Replacement
Lourdes Marshall Nemer Pavilion
Borders Community Room
1-3 p.m.
elourdes.com
Great info for better joints, here! 444.2916.
Tuesday, May 13
QuickBooks Setup & Maintenance Class
Johanna Fox CPA
907 Paris Rd.
Mayfield, Ky.
1-4 p.m.
jfoxcpa.com/quickbooks.htm
Get started using the most popular financial software for small business. Learn to enter company information, opening balances and historical data, set up a chart of accounts and more. $99 for first class; $79 for each additional class. Download registration form online or register by phone, 800.991.2721.
Tuesday, May 13
Lourdes Hospice Grief Support Group Meeting
Salem Baptist Church
