DECEMBER 8, 2016  ISSUE 
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EVENTS
 
DEC 9-12
Gimme Danger at Maiden Alley 
Paducah, KY 

Directed by Warren Beatty
An unconventional love story of an aspiring actress, her determined driver, and the eccentric billionaire who they work for.
  •  PG-13
  • Friday,7:00pm  9:30pm
  • Saturday, 4:00pm  7:00pm  9:30pm
  • Sunday, 4:00pm  7:00pm
  • Monday,7:00pm

WEB LINK   | Phone:   270.441.7007

 
DEC 9 & 10
Variety Christmas
The Variety! Christmas Extravaganza returns this holiday season with all of your favorites!
Memories! The show features Christmas favorites from "Rudolph" to "O Holy Night". Join the cast as they reflect on their favorite Christmas memories. Some of these memories are humorous, some are touching, but they are sure to remind everyone of those experiences that make this time of year so special.
The Meaning of Christmas. The show closes with songs and words that reflect the true meaning of the season. "O Holy Night" is becoming a new tradition for Variety! as it points to the the birth of Christ as the focal point of this celebration. In addition to being entertained, you will be encouraged and uplifted."

Badgett Playhouse

Friday 7pm - Sat 2pm & 7pm. 
 
DEC 8
Murder Mystery Theatre
Join us for an evening of Murder, Mystery, Dinner & Theater! Put on your best Sherlock Holmes hat and hop on over to Patti's to see if you can figure out who committed the crime. Limited to only 100 guests, so call the theater soon and book now! 7pm.

WEB LINK   | Phone:   888-362-4223

DEC 9
Bean & Bailey Comedy Night
Hopkinsville, KY. 
Doors open @ 6:30pm  |  Event @ 7pm, Sanctuary
Tickets, $10 per person available First Baptist Church Office - $15, day of event and at the door!
FREE desserts to follow!
Hilarious. Clean. Inspirational.
Bean and Bailey are absolutely hilarious and entirely family-friendly. They will keep you laughing until you hurt!  The show is a blend of jokes, music, comedy, and parodies along with inspirational stories

  | Phone: (270) 886-1216

DEC 9
Kentucky Opry Country Christmas Show
Draffenville, KY. 
The show features a wide 
assortment of your favorites Country Christmas Classics and tells the biblical story of Christ's birth through song and recitation.
Bring your family, church group, senior group and join us in celebrating this Christmas season with Country Classics and fabulous new Christmas songs, duets, medleys and more. This show is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and remember"Jesus is the Reason for the Season". Call ahead for reservations. 7:30pm 

  WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 527-3869

 
DEC 9
Down Home Christmas
All of your Christmas favorites with a country twang!
Join us as we pay tribute to the great country songs that always put us in the holiday spirit. Complete with a fair dose of corny jokes and stories, enjoy two hours of tributes to great country artists and their Christmas classics both past and present.
Badgett Playhouse Friday 2
pm. 
 
DEC 9 & 10
Variety Christmas
The Variety! Christmas Extravaganza returns this holiday season with all of your favorites!
Memories! The show features Christmas favorites from "Rudolph" to "O Holy Night". Join the cast as they reflect on their favorite Christmas memories. Some of these memories are humorous, some are touching, but they are sure to remind everyone of those experiences that make this time of year so special.
The Meaning of Christmas. The show closes with songs and words that reflect the true meaning of the season. "O Holy Night" is becoming a new tradition for Variety! as it points to the the birth of Christ as the focal point of this celebration. In addition to being entertained, you will be encouraged and uplifted."

Badgett Playhouse

Friday 7pm - Sat 2pm & 7pm. 

WEB LINK   | Phone:   888-362-4223

DEC 10 Matinee 2pm (No Evening Show)
Kentucky Opry Country Christmas Show
Draffenville, KY. 
The show features a wide 
assortment of your favorites Country Christmas Classics and tells the biblical story of Christ's birth through song and recitation.
Bring your family, church group, senior group and join us in celebrating this Christmas season with Country Classics and fabulous new Christmas songs, duets, medleys and more. This show is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and remember"Jesus is the Reason for the Season". Call ahead for reservations.  2:00pm.

  WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 527-3869

DEC 10
Dickens Christmas Festival
Benton, KY. 
A Dickens Christmas Festival & Parade on Saturday, December 10. This year's parade theme is Santa's Workshop. The parade Grand Marshal is Ann Riley.
2:30 p.m. "Cookies with Santa" at the GOP building in downtown Benton.
3:00 p.m. Chili Fundraiser at Main Street Center, downtown Benton.
4:00 p.m. Parade line-up at parking lot of North Main beside Mediacom office.
4:00 p.m. Power Wheels Car Show at the Court Square, downtown Benton.
4:30 p.m. "Dickens Alley" Opens. Activities located between 10th and 12th streets.
4:30 p.m. Frozen Plaza & Holiday Square Opens.
6:00 p.m. Parade. North Main Street headed south to downtown, turning on 13th to Poplar street.
Parking available behind Puckett's and First Baptist Church. No one should park on the roadways involving 5th, Main Street, Poplar Street, or 10th - 12th Streets.

 | Phone: (270) 527-3717

DEC 11
HolidayTour of Homes
Benton, KY. 
The Benton Woman's Club will host the Holiday Tour of Homes on December 11, 2016 from 1:30-4:30. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door and can be purchased from any member. Donations from the Holiday Tour of Homes supports many community agencies and student scholarships to surrounding universities. 
Tickets are $15 advanced/$20 at the door Tickets may be purchased from any club member For More Information Contact: Darla Doss, Chairman EMAIL 270-994-6797 Proceeds go to our Scholarship Fund

Click the link for the flyer.  Tour of Homes Flyer
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DEC 13
Paducah, KY. 
The biggest Christmas experience of the year! The original, direct from Russia, Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker! "Knock Out!" Raves the New York Times. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 foot growing Christmas tree and spectacular Russian-made costumes and sets.  A must-see event, witness the world's best dancers on stage in your city! Get your tickets before they sell out at  www.nutcracker.com 

  WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 450-4444

DEC 17
Kentucky Opry Country Christmas Show
Draffenville, KY. 
The show features a wide 
assortment of your favorites Country Christmas Classics and tells the biblical story of Christ's birth through song and recitation.
Bring your family, church group, senior group and join us in celebrating this Christmas season with Country Classics and fabulous new Christmas songs, duets, medleys and more. This show is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and remember"Jesus is the Reason for the Season". Call ahead for reservations.  7:30pm.

  WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 527-3869

270-527-3869
JAN 5, 2017 
Dailey & Vincent return to Kentucky Opry!
Draffenville, KY. 

Thursday
Showtime 7:30pm
Tickets: General $23, Silver $26, Gold $31, & VIP $36 ~ Call for Tickets 270-527-3869
Grammy nominated, three-time IBMA Entertainer of the Year, Dailey & Vincent is the pairing of music veterans Jamie Dailey & Darrin Vincent. The "Rock Stars of Bluegrass" and multi-Grammy nominated Bluegrass duo.

  WEB LINK | Phone: (270) 527-3869

COMMUNITY

Two  Toastmaster Meetings in Western Kentucky
Paducah & Marshall County 


Toastmasters helps people develop communication and leadership skills. You can 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

Marshall County club meets every Monday 6:45 pm at the Quality Inn - Draffenville  173 Carrol Road Benton Ky contact Clay Campbell 270-703-2700

Clubs meet every week except on National Holidays


| WEB LINK | E-MAIL | Phone: (270) 217.1222

Kentucky Opry Tours Trips 2016

December 14 * Christmas Trip to Nashville SOLD OUT!
Christmas Show Trip to Nashville - Seeing General Jackson Christmas Show & Grand Ole Opry or Vince Gill & Amy Grant Christmas Concert Wednesday, $199 per person.

2017 Trips

April 27 - May 3 2017 (Thurs - Wed) - Washington DCTrip For all details go to  Kentucky Opry Diamond Tours
$739 per person (dbl. occ.)


SEPT 10 -16 2017  - Myrtle Beach Show Trip & Charleston,SC.  For all details go to Kentucky Opry Diamond Tours
$705 per person (dbl. occ.)

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

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. 



| Phone: (270) 924-0900 


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.

| Phone: (270) 522-8341 


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


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

















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