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JULY 14
With Woody Pines
Scott has shared the stage with some of the greatest artists of modern music - Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Barry Gibb of the BeeGees, Bruce Hornsby, Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, Steven Curtis Chapman, Emmylou Harris, Dave Barnes and many more. He's a full time member of Ricky Skaggs's band Kentucky Thunder, a position he's held for three years.
Thursday,
8:00pm. Admission: $12 | $15 at the door.
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JULY 14
Grand Rivers, KY
Tuna Does Vegas, the hilarious new installment from the legendary Greater Tuna creative team! Tuna Does Vegas re-unites the lovable and eccentric characters from the 'third smallest town in Texas' as they take a rambling romp in Sin City!
2pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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 JULY 15
Southern Nights featuring The Gospel Messenger's
Draffenville, KY
SOUTHERN NIGHTS!
FREE SHOW
Featuring Southern Gospel Music, There is No Admission, but a love offering donation will be taken for the groups. 7:30pm
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JULY 15 - 21
Finding Dory & Independence Day at Calvert City Drive
Calvert City, KY
Open Every Night
Box Office and Grill open at 4:30PM
Double Feature Admission 12 years and up $7.00
Children under 12 are FREE
Call for take out:
Now offering delivery in the Calvert City area:
10 Minute radius from the Drive-In.
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JULY 15 - 19
Starring Kate Beckinsale
Directed by Whit Stillman
Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws' estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica -- and herself too, naturally.
- Friday, 7:00pm 9:00pm
- Saturday, 4:30pm 7:00pm 9:00pm
- Sunday, 4:30pm 7:00pm
- Monday, 7:00pm
- Tuesday, 7:00pm
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Grand Rivers, KY
Join us for a tribute to all those great country-themed variety shows! Featuring classic country hits, comedy sketches, a five-piece band and three singers performing the hits of such artists as Buck Owens, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, Charlie Pride, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Floyd Cramer.
2pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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Variety Music & More Show
Grand Rivers, KY
Music...
This weekly venue celebrates music and entertainment from our country's history both past to present!
Memories...
Take a stroll down memory lane! Let the songs and special moments from the past touch your life again like they did back then. Relive old memories and make new ones!
And More...
You just never know what you'll see! A live show is just that...live! From featured performers to different songs, parts of the show will always change. You will never see the same show twice!
7pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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 JULY 16
Slick Tire & the White Sidewalls & Guest - Clint Fisher
Draffenville, KY
Slick Tire & the White Sidewalls & special guest Clint Fisher and the Kentucky Opry Show Adult $16, Senior $15, Student $10, Child $7.50
7:30 PM.
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 JULY 16
Cool Critters Day at LBL's Woodland Nature Station
Golden Pond, KY
Land Between the Lakes hosts Cool Critters Day at Woodlands Nature Station on Saturday, July 16th from 10 am - 4 pm. The fee is $5 for ages five andup. Ages four and under are free. All programs included with admission. On-site food vendors offer lunch and beverages.
Birds, Bugs, Snakes, and more at Cool Critters Day: Get an up-close look at live tropical birds, check out reptiles from around the world, touch a tarantula, and visit with domestic petting zoo animals during Cool Critters Day at Woodlands Nature Station.
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 JULY 16
Grand Rivers, KY
For the first time, Dragon Boating is coming to Grand Rivers! This inaugural festival will take place on the shores of Kentucky Lake and is benefiting Livingston County Helping Hands. The event is now open for team registration!
Forming a dragon boat team is easy! Included in your team registration is a practice session where we will show you how to paddle and race. Practice sessions and race day include all of the necessary equipment such as a boat, paddles, lifevests, a drum and a steer person/coach. Find yourself 20 co-workers, friends and/or family member to join you at this exciting event! Li
ghthouse Landing Marina and Kentucky Lake.
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JULY 16
Draffenville, KY
We are looking forward to this Sat 8 am - Noon.
The market is a great way to get in on the ground floor of a community project we hope will flourish over
A few of our community members have been organizing this small Saturday market in the middle of Draffenville. It is COMPLETELY FREE for anyone to set up a stand with products such as produce, eggs, canned goods, breads, plants, etc., as well as locally crafted items.
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 JULY 16
3rd Annual Moonlight Ride
Paducah, KY
A 10 mile midsummer night bike ride in the moonlight. Let the light of July's full moon be your guide for this decked out, glow-in-the-dark bike bling, a fundraiser for Paducah's Cooperative Ministry. Live entertainment, socializing and pre-ride refreshments begin at 8 PM and the ride kicks off at 10. Everyone registered by June 18 also receives an event tee! 8pm - 11:30pm.
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 July 16
Grand Rivers, KY
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the greatest decade ever!
Take a stroll down memory lane through a time that brought us Doo-Wop, Elvis, Car Hops and the Twist. Grease your hair back or throw on a poodle skirt and rollerskate on down to the theater for a fabulous time!
This nostalgic look back takes us from an after school trip to the diner all the way to the prom. Audience participation is a must...we wanna see you dance!
2pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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JULY 19
Badgett Playhouse Show
Spend Tuesday nights at the Murray Amphitheater and the Badgett Playhouse Performers.
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 JULY 22 - 23
Friends of McCracken County Public Library Book Sale Opens July 22
Paducah, KY
Friends of the Library's two day summer used book sale opens Friday, July 22 at 9 a.m. The sale collection includes more than 20,000 books sorted by subject, a collection of local and special interest books, and hundreds of media titles sorted by format. Once again, Paducah's St Paul Lutheran Church Gym is the site of this annual fundraising event. The sale hours are Friday, July 22, 9AM - 7PM and Saturday, July 23, 9AM - 1PM.
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 JULY 22
Stars of Tomorrow & The Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville, KY
This show consists young professionals pursuing a career in music and the Kentucky Opry Cast. The young Stars ages are 8 year old to 18 years old. This Stars Show is packed with Old Country Classics as well as Brand New Country. It also features Gospel, Bluegrass, and Rock and Roll hits from the 50's and 60's. Also performing members of the Kentucky Opry Regular Cast. This weeks Stars of tomorrow are : Maci Brewington, Mia Jaco, Darby Asher, Chloe Smith, Cash & Cutter Singleton & Julia Hall 7:30 PM.
Adult $16, Senior $15, Student $10, Child $7.50
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 JULY 23
Buddy Holly Tribute Show
featuring Kenny James (special guest Barney Fife) "Buddy Holly Lives," a tribute show to the 1950s rock-and-roll pioneer.
And a 20 minute tribute to Barney Fife. Plus the Kentucky Opry Show.
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JULY 29
Woman's Ministry Conference
Please join us for a "Woman's Ministry Conference" to enjoy the fellowship and worship. The conference features speakers Karen Solise and Tajuana Davis. Please call or text 270-205-5257 to reserve your tickets! 6pm.Pathway Baptist Church.
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JULY 30
Harper Music and Food Festival
Cadiz, KY
Free Concert, BBQ Cook Off, Corn Hole Tournament, Guitar Raffle and Kids Activities.
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AUG 6
Terry Lee & the RockABoogie Band
Draffenville, KY
Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band is a high energy, first class show band built around the lightning fast piano pumpin', Rockaboogie playing of London England's Terry Lee. Performing a large selection of popular hits from the 50's and 60's.
Consisting of four professional musicians with the talent, enthusiasm and ability to make sure that a great time is had by all and after one show you will understand why Terry Lee and the Rockaboogie Band is leaving audiences wanting more where every they go. Kentucky Opry.
Adult $21, Senior $20, Student $10, Child $7.50
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AUG 6
August Featured Classes-Mopars. August Special Events: Downtown Merchants-Watermelon Ball.
Renaissance Stage- Enjoy DJ Brandon Burke
Lots of Contests! 5 pm - 8 pm.
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AUG 12
Living Legend Loretta Lynn coming to Carson Center
Paducah, KY
ON sale now!
Loretta Lynn is a country music living legend. Raised in rural Kentucky, she emerged as one of the first successful female country music vocalists in the early 1960s, courageously breaking barriers in an industry long dominated by men. Ms. Lynn's numerous accolades include the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988, Kennedy Center Honors in 2003, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, and Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013. Her many hit songs includeCoal Miner's Daughter, Don't Come Home a Drinkin with Loving on Your Mind, Louisiana Woman/Mississippi Man
(and other duets with Conway Twitty), You Ain't Woman Enough
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AUG 13
Summer Slam Dance
Paducah, KY
4 bands will perform for an end of summer. celebrationTeenage Rehab, Fairseas, Hi Fi Ninja, Be My Doppelganger. $7.Paducah Beer Werks. 7pm.
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 AUG 20
Jeff Dunham at CFSB Center
Murray, KY
Ventriloquist and comedian brings show to Murray!
Tickets $42.50/$34.50/$22.50
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AUG 24
"Weird Al" Yankovic - The Mandatory World Tour coming to Carson Center
Paducah, KY
Tickets ON sale now!
Further in the spirit of Mandatory Fun's bid for world domination, Al released 8 music videos ("Tacky," "Word Crimes," "Foil," "Handy," "Sports Song," "Lame Claim To Fame," "First World Problems" and "Mission Statement") in 8 days which had over 46 million views combined in its first week. Yankovic teamed up with various production partners such as Nerdist Industries, CollegeHumor, Yahoo (Principato-Young Entertainment), Funny or Die and TruScribe, as well as talented auteurs like Liam Lynch, Jarrett Heather and Tim Thompson.
Weird Al, along with his band of over three decades, has performed thousands of live rock and comedy multimedia shows throughout the world, and will be back on the road in 2015 for The Mandatory Tour.
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 OCT 21 - Josh Turner
Carson Center
Paducah, KY
Tickets go on sale to public Friday May 27. Josh Turner returns to the Carson Center Oct 21,2016
Josh Turner is a double-platinum-selling singer/songwriter in traditional country music and Christian music. He is one of the younger members of the Grand Ole Opry. His many hit songs include Long Black Train, Your Man, Would You Go With Me?, Why Don't We Just Dance?, All Over Me, and Time is Love.
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 Wednesday Nights 6pm
Open Mic Night
Gilbertsville, KY
Come out and join us!
Moors Resort Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill
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LIBRARY FEATURES PADUCAH FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Paducah, KY
Step through the looking glass and into this special Teen T.G.I.F party. Don't be late. Wear your best hat. We'll play flamingo croquet and drink tea.For ages 11-17.
Join us at 2:06 PM - 3:00 PM
The McCracken County Public Library will host a dozen engaging programs for its 2016 adult summer reading lineup dealing with community interests such as local history, sustainability, cycling, technology, and arts and crafts.
Other highlights of the 2016 adult summer reading lineup include:
● App-y Hour with library technology staff on Friday, July 8
● Yoga in the Garden with True North Yoga on Saturday, July 16 (signup required)
● What Is a Native Plant? Presented by horticulturist Kathryn Wimberly on Friday, July 22
● Grown-Up Cardmaking with Ephemera Paducah on Tuesday, July 26
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 Every SAT
Farmers Market
Aurora, KY
Ben Zook is bringing back his fresh produce to the Aurora Community Park this weekend for our Saturday Farmers Market. He'll be there from 7am to 1pm. We're hoping to see him every weekend this summer. There's plenty of space available if anyone else wants to sell their home grown produce as well. There are no set-up fees. Spaces are free.
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Every Monday & Thursday
Knitting at Yummee Yarn Shop
Eddyville, KY
Come and join with friends and knit or crochet every Monday & Thursday from 4pm - 8pm. Plus we have a great selection of yarns and supplies to choose from. 242 Tanner Ave.
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Toastmaster Meetings
3 Toastmaster Meetings in Western Kentucky
Paducah, Murray & Marshall County
Toastmasters helps people develop communication and leadership skills. Learn to speak in public with confidence through evaluations and encouragement from experienced speakers. Work at your own pace through an organized program that adds new skills with each project.
Paducah Meeting location: MSU Paducah Regional Campus, Room 219. From 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm every Thursday. Donnie McKinney 270-217-1222
Murray Meeting meets Monday eve 6-7 p.m. in the Faculty Hall, room 109 on the campus of Murray State University. Ricky Herschel (President): 731-363-3470
Marshall Country is a new club that meets Monday 6:45 pm at the Quality Inn & Suites (formerly Comfort Inn) in Draffenville 173 Carrol Road Benton Ky contact Clay Campbell 270-703-2700
Clubs meet every week except on National Holidays
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Kentucky Opry Tours Trips 2016
July 11-13 - Branson, Mo $399,00 per adult.Special Child Prices. 6 Shows. 2 nights.
December 14 * Christmas Trip to Nashville
Christmas Show Trip to Nashville - Seeing General Jackson Christmas Show & Grand Ole Opry or Vince Gill & Amy Grant Christmas Concert Wednesday, $199 per person.
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Fri & Sat
Lakeland Jamboree - Live Music for All Ages
Cadiz, KY
- Listen to the Music. Friday & Saturday evenings 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 61 Jefferson Street.
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 Farmers Market
Cadiz, KY
The Farmers Market opens for the season this Saturday. The Farmers Market is located in downtown Cadiz and is open through October on Saturday and Wednesday mornings from 7 a.m. - noon.
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 Senior Dance
Cadiz, KY
The Trigg County Senior Citizens Center, 127 Joy Lane, has announced there will be a dance on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Admission is $5 per person and all proceeds go to the home delivered meals program.
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 SUNDAY 10:30am
Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church
Draffenville, KY
Brother Chris Clarke, Savanna, Carson, Hunter, Clay and all the folks at Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church want to invite you to come on down and join us at the Kentucky Opry each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Cowboy Church. Casual clothes are welcomed. Feel free to wear your favorite jeans, boots, and cowboy hat! You'll feel right at home with the "down home" flavor of the country/bluegrass/gospel music and down-to-earth preachin' from God's Word. Be sure to come early for free coffee and donuts!! We'll save you a good seat!!! Kentucky Opry Theatre
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