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CONCERTS
Kelly Clarkson will perform at 8 p.m. on opening night of the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 20, with special guest Gavin DeGraw. Clarkson will sing songs from her latest album and hits from her seven-year career in the music industry. Tickets will be available at the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices and all Ticketmaster outlets or may be charged by phone at (800) 745-3000, or purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Kentucky State Fair will offer several free concerts in Cardinal Stadium. Concerts will be given by Peter Frampton with special guest the Afters on Aug. 20, The Commodores on Aug. 21, Shinedown and special guest Rev Theory on Aug. 22, The Oak Ridge Boys on Aug. 23, Jeremy Camp with special guest Southeast Worship Band on Aug. 24, Gary Allan with special guest Candy Coburn on Aug. 25, Bobby Vee, Peter and Gordon, Johnny Tillotson and Shirley Alston Reeves on Aug. 26, Pam and Mel Tillis on Aug. 27, Wallflowers on Aug. 28 and Billy Currington with special guest Heidi Newfield on Aug. 29. All concerts will begin at 8 p.m. Cardinal Stadium is located on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
Journey with special guest Heart will be in concert Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. in Freedom Hall as part of the Kentucky State Fair. The $50 and $55 tickets may be purchased by calling (502) 367-5144 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Jeremy Camp, contemporary Christian artist, will be at the Carson Center on Aug. 22. The center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in downtown Paducah. For more information, visit the Web site www.carsoncenter.org or call (270) 450-4444.
The Kentucky State Fair will present Keith Urban LIVE with special guest Pat Green at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22. The concert will be in Freedom Hall, with tickets $52 and $67. They are available by calling (502) 367-5144 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
The Carson Center will host Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina on Sept. 5. Call the box office at (270) 450-4444 or visit the Web site www.thecarsoncenter.org for ticket information. The Carson Center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in Paducah.
An Evening of Up & Coming Country with Katie Armiger and special guest Mudd River Union will be presented Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 and $20. They may be purchased by calling the box office at 270-821-2787. The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is located on the campus of the Madisonville Community College. The Glema Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and four hours before performance to curtain time.
The Paducah Symphony Orchestra Exhibitions Concert 1 will be Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carson Center. Tickets are $15 to $40. The Carson Center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in Paducah. For more information, call (270) 444-0065 or visit the Web site www.paducahsymphony.org.
Riffs & Runs Piano Explorations with Harry Pickens and Jeffrey Jamner will be at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 270-821-2787. The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is located on the campus of the Madisonville Community College. The Glema Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and four hours before performance to curtain time.
DANCE
Pam's Dance Barn at 745 Grapevine Road in Madisonville will hold dances from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday. There will also be dances the second and fourth Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. No alcohol allowed. Call 249-3663.
Activities at Loch Mary Center in Earlington will include karaoke on Thursday nights, line dancing on Friday nights and live band with Barry Potter and potluck on Saturday nights. All events begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 on Thursday, $4 on Friday and $5 on Saturday. For more information, call 881-7778.
Auditions for local children who wish to perform in The Children's Nutcracker, will be held Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. The performance will be Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
The Rockettes will kick off the Christmas season at Freedom Hall in Louisville on Dec. 8. Groups of 10 or more may order tickets by calling (800) 213-8085. Individual tickets will go on sale in September. They may be charged by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. They are $47.50 and $66.50.
FESTIVALS
The Dawson Springs Annual Bar-B-Q Festival celebrates the city's heritage July 24 with famous barbecue, contests and music. For more information, call (270) 797-2781.
Through Sept. 4, there will be Free Summer Concerts on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center in Owensboro. Each Friday will offer a street fair with vendors and unique children's events. For more information, visit www.fridayafter5.com.
The Paducah Summer Festival will take place July 23 - 25. There will be concerts, a hot air balloon glo, tethered balloon rides, a kids' day, cross-river swim and fireworks. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit the Web site www.paducahsummerfestival.com.
The Jasper Strassenfest, a family-oriented street festival commemorating the German heritage of Jasper, Ind., will be July 30 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-8. German music and food, a 5K race, polka contest, children's games, food booths, carnival rides, a beer garden and more will be available. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission charge. For more information, call (812) 482-6866.
The Schweizer Fest is an outdoor street festival with live entertainment, tennis tournament, craft market, beer garden, wine-tasting garden, food and carnival rides. It will take place in Tell City, Ind., Aug. 5-8. Admission is free. Hours are noon to midnight. For more information, call (888) 343-6262.
The Annual National Marina Day Celebration will be at Green Turtle Bay Marina and Resort and Lighthouse Landing at Grand Rivers on Aug. 8. The day will include boat rides, children's activities, street dance with live music and a fireworks show at dusk. Most of the activities are free. For more information, visit www.grandrivers.com or call Green Turtle Bay Resort at (800) 498-0428.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival will be Aug. 7 and 8. Activities will include folklife demonstrations, children's activities, a tennis tournament, bike tour, a street pole vault meet and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Events will take place in Audubon Mill Park in downtown Henderson. Admission is free. For more information, call (800) 648-3128 or visit the Web site www.bluegrassintheparkfestival.com.
The International Mystery Writers Festival will be Aug. 11-16 at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. The festival features works most people have never seen produced. This year Live Radio Theatre productions of four Agatha Christie radio plays that have never been presented in the United States will be presented in the Jody Berry Cabaret Theatre. For more information, visit the Web site www.riverparkcenter.org.
Owensboro's First Presbyterian Church will host a Multi-Cultural Festival on the front lawn of the church on Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be entertainment on two stages, dancing, music, ethnic fashions, foods of the world to sample, arts and more. The church is located at 1328 Griffith Ave. For more information, call (270) 684-1467 or visit the Web site www.firstpresbyterianowensboro.com.
The world's first International Newgrass Festival will take place Aug. 21-23 at Ballance MotoX on the Historic Ballance Farms just north of Bowling Green. Headlining the three-day festival will be the surviving members of the band that started the original New Grass Revival. Sam Bush, John Cowan and Curtis Burch will each perform with their new bands alongside many newgrass performers who have followed in their footsteps. The full festival lineup and more information are at www.newgrassfestival.com. Single-day tickets are $40 for Friday, $55 for Saturday and $35 for Sunday. A three-day ticket is available for $99 with RV and tent camping passes available. Tickets can be purchased on the Web site as well as at the gate. For more festival information, contact Kenny Lee at (270) 784-0757 or ngfest@gmail.com.
A Labor Day Celebration will take place Sept. 1 in Carson Park in Paducah. There will be a parade, picnic, barbecue, music and political stump speakers. Carson Park is located on Joe Clifton Drive at 28th and Madison. For more information, call (270) 554-1627.
At the 8th of August Emancipation Celebration, African Americans pay tribute to their heritage with a memorial service, homecoming picnic. Salute to Black music, golf tournament and fashion show. Events will take place Aug. 6-9 in Paducah. For more information, call (270) 444-6583.
The 4th Annual Breckinridge Co. Antique Tractor and Engine Club Show will take place in Harned Sept. 4 and 5. Antique tractors and engines will be on display. There will be tractor and lawn tractor games, gospel and bluegrass music, a flea market and food vendors. Call (270) 668-4513 or (270) 756-5111 for more information.
Downtown After Dinner takes place in downtown Paducah every Saturday night through Sept. 5. Live outdoor entertainment, specialty shops, artist demonstrations, farmer's market, sidewalk chalk art, horse-drawn carriage rides, street dancing and vintage car and motor cycle shows are all part of the evening. The event takes place on Broadway from Water Street to Sixth Street from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (270) 444-8649.
Barbecue on the River and Old Market Days will be Sept. 24-26 in downtown Paducah. Main stage entertainment will include Murmur, Murr-Vegas All Stars, Joe Walker, Partial Post, The Cruisers, Vintage Alley, Blend, Bawn in the Mash, The Beat Daddys and Lew Jetton and 61 South. For more information, call (270) 444-8649 or visit the Web site bbqontheriver.org.
GALLERIES
The Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center is showing an exhibit, Memories of Dawson Springs School Days, until Aug. 18. The exhibit is a collection of photos, yearbooks, memorabilia and articles from the school's history. The museum is at 127 S. Main St. in Dawson Springs. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.
The Duncan Center Museum and Art Gallery will host sculptor William "Bill" Kolok and his exhibition of Spindle Series during July. His wood and stone carvings will be on display Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Kolok will be at the museum during an open house on July 16 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The museum is located at 122 S. Cherry St. in Greenville. For more information, call (270) 338-2605, e-mail duncan.museum@gmail.com or visit the Web site duncanmuseum@att.net.
Until July 29, the Yeiser Art Center in downtown Paducah has entries in the Summer Festival Photo Competition on exhibit. The annual show is a juried exhibit by regional artists. The gallery is located at 200 Broadway and is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (270) 442-2453.
The exhibition English Silver in the Age of Matthew Boulton: The James C. Codell Jr. Collection will be on display at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville through December. Until Sept. 13, the Museum will show City/Country: Photography from the Henry V. Heuser Jr. Collection. The exhibition presents highlights of more than 500 works donated to the museum by Henry V. Heuser Jr. The museum will present Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln and Ed Hamilton's Lincoln until Sept. 6. The two shows celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Admission is free. The Speed Art Museum is located at 2035 S. Third St. in Louisville.
Painting in Peru from the 100 Views of the Inca Road will be displayed at the Audubon Museum in Henderson Aug. 13 through Oct. 11. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at (270) 827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.
The Painted Veil works by James Russell May will be on exhibition through Aug. 29 at Kaviar Forge and Gallery in Louisville. The solo exhibition is part of the grand prize May won for best in show at the "Artist in Our Midst" group exhibition of 2008 held at the gallery. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment. The gallery is at 1718 Frankfort Ave. For more information, call (502) 561-0377 or visit the Web site www.KaviarGallery.com.
The Anne P. Baker Gallery will host Mark Wayne Adams: Illustrations for the Child in All of Us from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. A meet-the-artist reception will be held Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. The gallery is located in the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on the Madisonville Community College campus. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and any day of show. Admission is free. For more information, call 824-8650.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Through July 31 planetarium shows at the Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes will be Far Out Space Places, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.; Explorers of International Space Station, daily at 11 a.m.; Blown Away -- The Wild World of Weather, daily at 3 p.m.; Journey to the Edge of Space and Time, daily at 2 p.m.; The Skies Above, daily at 1 p.m. daily. Admission is $4 for those 13 and older and $2 for ages 5-12.
There will be Breakfast with the Hummingbirds on July 25 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Nature Station. Enjoy a continental breakfast while watching the hummingbirds have a feeding frenzy of their own. Then sit back for an indoor presentation about the lives of hummingbirds. The fee of $3 per child and $5 adults per adult includes same day NS admission. Registration limited and reservations and full deposits required. Call (270) 924-2020 to reserve a space. At 1 p.m. Tales of Scales will introduce visitors to reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, salamanders and turtles at the NS. Program free with NS admission. Tomato-mania at the Homeplace will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 25. There will be a number of older variety heirloom tomatoes available for display and discussion. Program free with HP admission. For more information on these programs and other upcoming events, visit the online calendar at www.lbl.org/CALGate.html or call (800) 525-7077. Admission to the NS or the Homeplace is $4 for those 13 and up and $2 for those 5 to 12.
An Old Time Fiddlers Contest will be held July 17 and 18 at Rough River Dam State Resort Park at Falls of Rough, Ky. Admission will be $6 on Friday and $10 on Saturday. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. Parking in the park will be free, with free trolleys to and from parking areas. The vent will be held outdoor event and those attending should bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, event will be moved indoors. For further information, visit the Web site, www.kentuckyfiddler.com or call (270) 259-3578.
An Adult Artists Retreat will take place at the John James Audubon Museum in Henderson on July 17, Aug. 14, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning to advanced artists are invited to attend the monthly retreat and create masterpieces of art. Special speakers and programs will vary for the noon activities. There is a $15 fee. For registration or more information, contact Kim McGrew at (270) 827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.
The 2009 Indian Artifacts Show will be at The Centre on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2. Prehistoric artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, pottery and beads; historic artifacts such as moccasins, rugs and baskets; and contemporary items such as jewelry, frames, rugs and artwork will be available. Three experts will be in attendance to determine authenticity and place a value on artifacts brought in by visitors. There is a fee for the service. Admission is $6 each or $17 per family. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. A preview day on Friday will be from 1 to 6 p.m., with admission of $25, which includes admission for the remainder of the weekend. The Centre is located at the corner of Walnut and Martin Luther King streets in Evansville, Ind. For more information, call (812) 547-3255.
Shaker Museum at South Union will have Special Demonstrations of Broom Making and Tin Cup Smithing by local artists John Campbell and Randy Hulsey through Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 270-542-4167 or visit www.shakermuseum.com.
On Aug. 7 the Louisville Zoo will host a Family Night Safari in the rainforest for ages 3 to 5, with older siblings welcome as well. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Bees Dance and Whales Sing: The Mysteries of Animal Communication will be presented Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $15 each or $50 for a family of four. The Louisville Zoo is located at 1100 Trevilian Way in Louisville. For more information, call (502) 238-5358 or visit the Web site www.louisville.org.
The Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market will be held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds in Evansville. Ind. Aug. 15 and 16. This summer show features 200+ dealers in eight different buildings and outside selling. Saturday early bird admission from 7 to 9 a.m. is $5. Regular admission is $2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (812) 471-9419.
The annual Street Legends Car Show will be Aug. 21 and 22 at Diamond Lake Resort. Classic cars of every kind, as many as 600, will be displayed. There will be live entertainment both Friday and Saturday night. Diamond Lake Resort is located at 7401 Hobbs Rd,Owensboro. For more information, visit the Web site http://diamondlakeresort.net or call (877) 975-4900.
THEATER
The US Bank Community Theater summer musical "Grease" will be July 17-19 at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Closed caption will be available on Friday. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling (270) 824-8652.
"GoatSucker" and "Widow" will have their world premiere this summer as a double feature. The viewing will take place on July 25 at Byrnes Auditorium in Madisonville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the first show beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance at http://www.bigbitingpigproductions.com/.
As part of the celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, Indiana is presenting "A New Theatrical Experience at Lincoln Amphitheatre," a 1,500-seat covered theater. Activities include an Amish family-style meal catered by Black Buggy Restaurant, pioneer games for children and adults alike, artisans demonstrating period-style tasks and playing period music and theatre under the stars. Pre-show activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and the production begins at 7:30 p.m. The amphitheatre is located inside Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City at 15032 N CR 300 East. Shows are performed nightly, except Mondays, through Aug. 15. Advance reservations are required. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the Web site www.lincolnamphitheatre.com or call (800) 264-4223.
"The Foreigner" at Cumberland County Playhouse's Mainstage runs through Oct. 4. Also showing at the Playhouse are "On Golden Pond," "Shenandoah" and "Smoke on the Mountain." Tickets are available at the CCP Box Office at 931-484-5000 and online at www.ccplayhouse.com.
"The Civil War," a musical, will be presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum on July 24-26 and July 30-Aug. 1. The play will be performed live under the stars in Union Square Park at 8 p.m., with the pre-show at 7:15 p.m. Tickets for general admission seating are $12 for adults and $8 for children 8 and under. Lawn chair seating tickets are $8 for adults and free for children 8 and under. Lawn chairs are required, but not provided. Blanket seating is $5 for adults. Blankets are not provided. They may be purchased at the box office at (217) 558-8934 or online at www.PresidentLincoln.org
Pine Knob Theater Under the Stars' 23rd season, consisting of six different productions, will continue until Sept. 26. Tickets are $15 or two for $25. Show time for the Friday and Saturday night shows is 8 p.m. The theater is located in Pine Knob, 14 miles south of Rough River State Resort Park. For more information, visit the Web site www.pineknob.com.
SUBMISSIONS
Send your arts- or entertainment-related events to Pennyrile Plus Calendar, c/o The Messenger, P.O. Box 529, Madisonville, KY 42431.
Kelly Clarkson will perform at 8 p.m. on opening night of the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 20, with special guest Gavin DeGraw. Clarkson will sing songs from her latest album and hits from her seven-year career in the music industry. Tickets will be available at the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices and all Ticketmaster outlets or may be charged by phone at (800) 745-3000, or purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com.
The Kentucky State Fair will offer several free concerts in Cardinal Stadium. Concerts will be given by Peter Frampton with special guest the Afters on Aug. 20, The Commodores on Aug. 21, Shinedown and special guest Rev Theory on Aug. 22, The Oak Ridge Boys on Aug. 23, Jeremy Camp with special guest Southeast Worship Band on Aug. 24, Gary Allan with special guest Candy Coburn on Aug. 25, Bobby Vee, Peter and Gordon, Johnny Tillotson and Shirley Alston Reeves on Aug. 26, Pam and Mel Tillis on Aug. 27, Wallflowers on Aug. 28 and Billy Currington with special guest Heidi Newfield on Aug. 29. All concerts will begin at 8 p.m. Cardinal Stadium is located on the grounds of the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.
Journey with special guest Heart will be in concert Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. in Freedom Hall as part of the Kentucky State Fair. The $50 and $55 tickets may be purchased by calling (502) 367-5144 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
Jeremy Camp, contemporary Christian artist, will be at the Carson Center on Aug. 22. The center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in downtown Paducah. For more information, visit the Web site www.carsoncenter.org or call (270) 450-4444.
The Kentucky State Fair will present Keith Urban LIVE with special guest Pat Green at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22. The concert will be in Freedom Hall, with tickets $52 and $67. They are available by calling (502) 367-5144 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
The Carson Center will host Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina on Sept. 5. Call the box office at (270) 450-4444 or visit the Web site www.thecarsoncenter.org for ticket information. The Carson Center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in Paducah.
An Evening of Up & Coming Country with Katie Armiger and special guest Mudd River Union will be presented Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 and $20. They may be purchased by calling the box office at 270-821-2787. The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is located on the campus of the Madisonville Community College. The Glema Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and four hours before performance to curtain time.
The Paducah Symphony Orchestra Exhibitions Concert 1 will be Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carson Center. Tickets are $15 to $40. The Carson Center is located at 100 Kentucky Ave. in Paducah. For more information, call (270) 444-0065 or visit the Web site www.paducahsymphony.org.
Riffs & Runs Piano Explorations with Harry Pickens and Jeffrey Jamner will be at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 and may be purchased by calling the box office at 270-821-2787. The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts is located on the campus of the Madisonville Community College. The Glema Center Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and four hours before performance to curtain time.
DANCE
Pam's Dance Barn at 745 Grapevine Road in Madisonville will hold dances from 7 to 10 p.m. every Saturday. There will also be dances the second and fourth Friday of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5. No alcohol allowed. Call 249-3663.
Activities at Loch Mary Center in Earlington will include karaoke on Thursday nights, line dancing on Friday nights and live band with Barry Potter and potluck on Saturday nights. All events begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 on Thursday, $4 on Friday and $5 on Saturday. For more information, call 881-7778.
Auditions for local children who wish to perform in The Children's Nutcracker, will be held Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. The performance will be Dec. 11 at 7 p.m.
The Rockettes will kick off the Christmas season at Freedom Hall in Louisville on Dec. 8. Groups of 10 or more may order tickets by calling (800) 213-8085. Individual tickets will go on sale in September. They may be charged by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. They are $47.50 and $66.50.
FESTIVALS
The Dawson Springs Annual Bar-B-Q Festival celebrates the city's heritage July 24 with famous barbecue, contests and music. For more information, call (270) 797-2781.
Through Sept. 4, there will be Free Summer Concerts on the BB&T Plaza at RiverPark Center in Owensboro. Each Friday will offer a street fair with vendors and unique children's events. For more information, visit www.fridayafter5.com.
The Paducah Summer Festival will take place July 23 - 25. There will be concerts, a hot air balloon glo, tethered balloon rides, a kids' day, cross-river swim and fireworks. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit the Web site www.paducahsummerfestival.com.
The Jasper Strassenfest, a family-oriented street festival commemorating the German heritage of Jasper, Ind., will be July 30 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-8. German music and food, a 5K race, polka contest, children's games, food booths, carnival rides, a beer garden and more will be available. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. There is no admission charge. For more information, call (812) 482-6866.
The Schweizer Fest is an outdoor street festival with live entertainment, tennis tournament, craft market, beer garden, wine-tasting garden, food and carnival rides. It will take place in Tell City, Ind., Aug. 5-8. Admission is free. Hours are noon to midnight. For more information, call (888) 343-6262.
The Annual National Marina Day Celebration will be at Green Turtle Bay Marina and Resort and Lighthouse Landing at Grand Rivers on Aug. 8. The day will include boat rides, children's activities, street dance with live music and a fireworks show at dusk. Most of the activities are free. For more information, visit www.grandrivers.com or call Green Turtle Bay Resort at (800) 498-0428.
Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival will be Aug. 7 and 8. Activities will include folklife demonstrations, children's activities, a tennis tournament, bike tour, a street pole vault meet and an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Events will take place in Audubon Mill Park in downtown Henderson. Admission is free. For more information, call (800) 648-3128 or visit the Web site www.bluegrassintheparkfestival.com.
The International Mystery Writers Festival will be Aug. 11-16 at the RiverPark Center in Owensboro. The festival features works most people have never seen produced. This year Live Radio Theatre productions of four Agatha Christie radio plays that have never been presented in the United States will be presented in the Jody Berry Cabaret Theatre. For more information, visit the Web site www.riverparkcenter.org.
Owensboro's First Presbyterian Church will host a Multi-Cultural Festival on the front lawn of the church on Aug. 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be entertainment on two stages, dancing, music, ethnic fashions, foods of the world to sample, arts and more. The church is located at 1328 Griffith Ave. For more information, call (270) 684-1467 or visit the Web site www.firstpresbyterianowensboro.com.
The world's first International Newgrass Festival will take place Aug. 21-23 at Ballance MotoX on the Historic Ballance Farms just north of Bowling Green. Headlining the three-day festival will be the surviving members of the band that started the original New Grass Revival. Sam Bush, John Cowan and Curtis Burch will each perform with their new bands alongside many newgrass performers who have followed in their footsteps. The full festival lineup and more information are at www.newgrassfestival.com. Single-day tickets are $40 for Friday, $55 for Saturday and $35 for Sunday. A three-day ticket is available for $99 with RV and tent camping passes available. Tickets can be purchased on the Web site as well as at the gate. For more festival information, contact Kenny Lee at (270) 784-0757 or ngfest@gmail.com.
A Labor Day Celebration will take place Sept. 1 in Carson Park in Paducah. There will be a parade, picnic, barbecue, music and political stump speakers. Carson Park is located on Joe Clifton Drive at 28th and Madison. For more information, call (270) 554-1627.
At the 8th of August Emancipation Celebration, African Americans pay tribute to their heritage with a memorial service, homecoming picnic. Salute to Black music, golf tournament and fashion show. Events will take place Aug. 6-9 in Paducah. For more information, call (270) 444-6583.
The 4th Annual Breckinridge Co. Antique Tractor and Engine Club Show will take place in Harned Sept. 4 and 5. Antique tractors and engines will be on display. There will be tractor and lawn tractor games, gospel and bluegrass music, a flea market and food vendors. Call (270) 668-4513 or (270) 756-5111 for more information.
Downtown After Dinner takes place in downtown Paducah every Saturday night through Sept. 5. Live outdoor entertainment, specialty shops, artist demonstrations, farmer's market, sidewalk chalk art, horse-drawn carriage rides, street dancing and vintage car and motor cycle shows are all part of the evening. The event takes place on Broadway from Water Street to Sixth Street from 7 to 10 p.m. For more information, call (270) 444-8649.
Barbecue on the River and Old Market Days will be Sept. 24-26 in downtown Paducah. Main stage entertainment will include Murmur, Murr-Vegas All Stars, Joe Walker, Partial Post, The Cruisers, Vintage Alley, Blend, Bawn in the Mash, The Beat Daddys and Lew Jetton and 61 South. For more information, call (270) 444-8649 or visit the Web site bbqontheriver.org.
GALLERIES
The Dawson Springs Museum and Art Center is showing an exhibit, Memories of Dawson Springs School Days, until Aug. 18. The exhibit is a collection of photos, yearbooks, memorabilia and articles from the school's history. The museum is at 127 S. Main St. in Dawson Springs. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m.
The Duncan Center Museum and Art Gallery will host sculptor William "Bill" Kolok and his exhibition of Spindle Series during July. His wood and stone carvings will be on display Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. Kolok will be at the museum during an open house on July 16 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The museum is located at 122 S. Cherry St. in Greenville. For more information, call (270) 338-2605, e-mail duncan.museum@gmail.com or visit the Web site duncanmuseum@att.net.
Until July 29, the Yeiser Art Center in downtown Paducah has entries in the Summer Festival Photo Competition on exhibit. The annual show is a juried exhibit by regional artists. The gallery is located at 200 Broadway and is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (270) 442-2453.
The exhibition English Silver in the Age of Matthew Boulton: The James C. Codell Jr. Collection will be on display at the Speed Art Museum in Louisville through December. Until Sept. 13, the Museum will show City/Country: Photography from the Henry V. Heuser Jr. Collection. The exhibition presents highlights of more than 500 works donated to the museum by Henry V. Heuser Jr. The museum will present Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln and Ed Hamilton's Lincoln until Sept. 6. The two shows celebrate the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Admission is free. The Speed Art Museum is located at 2035 S. Third St. in Louisville.
Painting in Peru from the 100 Views of the Inca Road will be displayed at the Audubon Museum in Henderson Aug. 13 through Oct. 11. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, contact Kim McGrew-Liggett at (270) 827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.
The Painted Veil works by James Russell May will be on exhibition through Aug. 29 at Kaviar Forge and Gallery in Louisville. The solo exhibition is part of the grand prize May won for best in show at the "Artist in Our Midst" group exhibition of 2008 held at the gallery. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday or by appointment. The gallery is at 1718 Frankfort Ave. For more information, call (502) 561-0377 or visit the Web site www.KaviarGallery.com.
The Anne P. Baker Gallery will host Mark Wayne Adams: Illustrations for the Child in All of Us from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31. A meet-the-artist reception will be held Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. The gallery is located in the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on the Madisonville Community College campus. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and any day of show. Admission is free. For more information, call 824-8650.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Through July 31 planetarium shows at the Golden Pond Planetarium at Land Between the Lakes will be Far Out Space Places, Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.; Explorers of International Space Station, daily at 11 a.m.; Blown Away -- The Wild World of Weather, daily at 3 p.m.; Journey to the Edge of Space and Time, daily at 2 p.m.; The Skies Above, daily at 1 p.m. daily. Admission is $4 for those 13 and older and $2 for ages 5-12.
There will be Breakfast with the Hummingbirds on July 25 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Nature Station. Enjoy a continental breakfast while watching the hummingbirds have a feeding frenzy of their own. Then sit back for an indoor presentation about the lives of hummingbirds. The fee of $3 per child and $5 adults per adult includes same day NS admission. Registration limited and reservations and full deposits required. Call (270) 924-2020 to reserve a space. At 1 p.m. Tales of Scales will introduce visitors to reptiles and amphibians such as snakes, salamanders and turtles at the NS. Program free with NS admission. Tomato-mania at the Homeplace will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on July 25. There will be a number of older variety heirloom tomatoes available for display and discussion. Program free with HP admission. For more information on these programs and other upcoming events, visit the online calendar at www.lbl.org/CALGate.html or call (800) 525-7077. Admission to the NS or the Homeplace is $4 for those 13 and up and $2 for those 5 to 12.
An Old Time Fiddlers Contest will be held July 17 and 18 at Rough River Dam State Resort Park at Falls of Rough, Ky. Admission will be $6 on Friday and $10 on Saturday. Children 10 and under will be admitted free. Parking in the park will be free, with free trolleys to and from parking areas. The vent will be held outdoor event and those attending should bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, event will be moved indoors. For further information, visit the Web site, www.kentuckyfiddler.com or call (270) 259-3578.
An Adult Artists Retreat will take place at the John James Audubon Museum in Henderson on July 17, Aug. 14, Oct. 16 and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beginning to advanced artists are invited to attend the monthly retreat and create masterpieces of art. Special speakers and programs will vary for the noon activities. There is a $15 fee. For registration or more information, contact Kim McGrew at (270) 827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.
The 2009 Indian Artifacts Show will be at The Centre on July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2. Prehistoric artifacts such as arrowheads, axes, pottery and beads; historic artifacts such as moccasins, rugs and baskets; and contemporary items such as jewelry, frames, rugs and artwork will be available. Three experts will be in attendance to determine authenticity and place a value on artifacts brought in by visitors. There is a fee for the service. Admission is $6 each or $17 per family. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. A preview day on Friday will be from 1 to 6 p.m., with admission of $25, which includes admission for the remainder of the weekend. The Centre is located at the corner of Walnut and Martin Luther King streets in Evansville, Ind. For more information, call (812) 547-3255.
Shaker Museum at South Union will have Special Demonstrations of Broom Making and Tin Cup Smithing by local artists John Campbell and Randy Hulsey through Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. For more information, call 270-542-4167 or visit www.shakermuseum.com.
On Aug. 7 the Louisville Zoo will host a Family Night Safari in the rainforest for ages 3 to 5, with older siblings welcome as well. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. Bees Dance and Whales Sing: The Mysteries of Animal Communication will be presented Sept. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $15 each or $50 for a family of four. The Louisville Zoo is located at 1100 Trevilian Way in Louisville. For more information, call (502) 238-5358 or visit the Web site www.louisville.org.
The Collectors Carnival Antique & Flea Market will be held at the Vanderburgh County 4-H Fairgrounds in Evansville. Ind. Aug. 15 and 16. This summer show features 200+ dealers in eight different buildings and outside selling. Saturday early bird admission from 7 to 9 a.m. is $5. Regular admission is $2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call (812) 471-9419.
The annual Street Legends Car Show will be Aug. 21 and 22 at Diamond Lake Resort. Classic cars of every kind, as many as 600, will be displayed. There will be live entertainment both Friday and Saturday night. Diamond Lake Resort is located at 7401 Hobbs Rd,Owensboro. For more information, visit the Web site http://diamondlakeresort.net or call (877) 975-4900.
THEATER
The US Bank Community Theater summer musical "Grease" will be July 17-19 at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Closed caption will be available on Friday. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased by calling (270) 824-8652.
"GoatSucker" and "Widow" will have their world premiere this summer as a double feature. The viewing will take place on July 25 at Byrnes Auditorium in Madisonville. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the first show beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased in advance at http://www.bigbitingpigproductions.com/.
As part of the celebration of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, Indiana is presenting "A New Theatrical Experience at Lincoln Amphitheatre," a 1,500-seat covered theater. Activities include an Amish family-style meal catered by Black Buggy Restaurant, pioneer games for children and adults alike, artisans demonstrating period-style tasks and playing period music and theatre under the stars. Pre-show activities begin at 5:30 p.m. and the production begins at 7:30 p.m. The amphitheatre is located inside Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City at 15032 N CR 300 East. Shows are performed nightly, except Mondays, through Aug. 15. Advance reservations are required. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the Web site www.lincolnamphitheatre.com or call (800) 264-4223.
"The Foreigner" at Cumberland County Playhouse's Mainstage runs through Oct. 4. Also showing at the Playhouse are "On Golden Pond," "Shenandoah" and "Smoke on the Mountain." Tickets are available at the CCP Box Office at 931-484-5000 and online at www.ccplayhouse.com.
"The Civil War," a musical, will be presented by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum on July 24-26 and July 30-Aug. 1. The play will be performed live under the stars in Union Square Park at 8 p.m., with the pre-show at 7:15 p.m. Tickets for general admission seating are $12 for adults and $8 for children 8 and under. Lawn chair seating tickets are $8 for adults and free for children 8 and under. Lawn chairs are required, but not provided. Blanket seating is $5 for adults. Blankets are not provided. They may be purchased at the box office at (217) 558-8934 or online at www.PresidentLincoln.org
Pine Knob Theater Under the Stars' 23rd season, consisting of six different productions, will continue until Sept. 26. Tickets are $15 or two for $25. Show time for the Friday and Saturday night shows is 8 p.m. The theater is located in Pine Knob, 14 miles south of Rough River State Resort Park. For more information, visit the Web site www.pineknob.com.
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