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JUNE 22 -
Cancelled due to weather
Free Riverfront Concert Tonight
Paducah, KY.
Free concerts at the Port of Paducah are featured tonight on the Wilson Stage. As part of the summer-long RIVERfront Concert Series, these events are offered on select Thursdays at the riverfront.
Tonight's performances include Evan Webb from 6 until 7 pm and country artist Chris Cavanaugh from 7 until 8:30 pm.
Additional concert dates this summer are June 22, July 13, July 27, August 3, August 17, and August 31
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Matinee Show
JUNE 28 - Senior Day Food & Fun Show at Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville, KY.
Senior Matinee Food & Fun Patriotic Show Only $8, Show & Lunch $18 2pm. Have Lunch at Majestic Steakhouse, Habanero, Ponderosa, or J's Steakhouse.
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JUNE 22 - 24
56th Annual McCracken County Fair
Paducah, KY.
at Carson Park Fairgrounds in Paducah Ky!
ON THE MIDWAY BELLE CITY AMUSEMENTS
CONCESSIONS EXHIBITS IN FLORAL HALL
ADMISSION POLICY: Under 6 is FREE
ALL OTHERS $3.00 ADMISSION (TAX INCLUDED)
PARKING ON THE GROUNDS $2.00 (TAX INCLUDED)
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JUNE 22 - 28
Calvert City Drive-IN
Calvert City, KY.
Captain Underpants & The Mummy
Open Friday Saturday &
Tuesday - Thursday
Closed Sunday and Monday
Box Office and Grill open at 4:30PM
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 JUNE 23 & 30
Stars of Tomorrow & Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville, KY.
This week featured Stars are: The Singleton Brothers Cutter & Cash, Michael Castleberry, Candice Gunn, Ellie Hack, Kadence Monroe & Jasper Cosby and more. The Kentucky Opry cast will perform too. Showtime 7:30pm. Adult $16, Seniors $15, Student $10, Child $7.50.
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 JUNE 23 -27
A Quiet Passion at Maiden Alley
Paducah, KY
The story of American poet Emily Dickinson from her early days as a young schoolgirl to her later years as a reclusive, unrecognized artist. Rated PG-13
Friday,
7:00pm 9:30pm
Saturday, 7:00pm 9:30pm Sunday, 4:00pm 7:00pm Monday, 7:00pm
Tuesday, 7:00pm
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 JUNE 23
Grand Rivers, KY.
"Variety! Music, Memories & More" is Western Kentucky's premier entertainment attraction! Located in scenic Grand Rivers, KY, this Branson-style family show features a dynamic cast of professional singers, dancers, and musicians!
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 June 24
Slick Tire & the White Sidewalls & Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville, KY
Music from the 50's & 60's performed by the Slick Tire & the White Sidewalls (Kentucky Opry Cast) this is one of our favorite shows during the year. Come out and Join the fun of music from one of the greatest eras!
1st half will be our Kentucky Opry Country Music Show
Showtime 7:30pm Adult $16, Senior $15, Student $10, Child $7.50
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 June 24
Benton Cruise In
Benton, KY
4 to 7 pm Benton Court Square
Free Registration. Entertainment Classy & Grassy featuring Kate Ward on Fiddle, Cutter & Cash Singleton, Brennan Cruce on Upright Bass.
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 JUNE 24
16 Candles at Maiden Alley
Paducah, KY
A girl's "sweet" sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible. Rated PG.
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 JUNE 24
Golden Pond, KY.
Sat, Jun 24 |
10am - 4pm
Sat, Jun 24 |
11:30am - 12:30pm
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 JUNE 24
50's 60's Show
Grand Rivers, KY.
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. Badgett Theatre. 2pm.
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 JUNE 24
70's Show
Grand Rivers, KY.
Remember when music was fun?!
A two-hour tribute to Disco, Rock & Roll, Singer-songwriters and a whole lot more!Badgett Theatre. 7pm.
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 JUNE 29 - JULY 4
Freedom Fest
Murray, KY.
Celebrate Independence Day in Murray, Kentucky, on July 4 with Freedom Fest! Family fun and patriotic spirit await you during this jam-packed day of events. The FNB Bank Freedom Fest Parade marches down Main Street at 9:30 a.m., as thousands of locals and visitors line the streets. Then, the evening hours are filled with activities for kids at The Murray Bank Family Night in the Park, featuring vendors, inflatables, a free concert and more at Central Park. Freedom Fest goes out with a bang during everyone's favorite event, the Briggs & Stratton Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
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 JUNE 30 - 50th Anniversary Summer Art Party
Murray, KY.
Come join us as we kick off our membership drive and celebrate 50 years of community art! Outdoor music, food, kids' crafts, and lots of family fun! MAG Gallery will be featuring the work of Josh & Justine Riley of Panther Creek Pottery. 6:00-9:00pm.
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Marshall and Nell Galloway
Arts in the Community Exhibition 2017
The Icehouse Gallery in Mayfield is announcing a "Call to Artists" for this year's Arts in the Community Exhibition. I
There is no entry fee and you need not be a member of the Art Guild to participate. Artwork may be priced for sale; the Gallery retains 30% of all sales so price your work accordingly.
Works will be received from Saturday, July 1 through Saturday, July 8. Each artist may bring up to two works and they must be framed and must have a wire or clip on the back and be ready for hanging. We will accept 2D and 3D works; photography, paintings, drawings, watercolors, literary works and sculptures are all welcome, but you will need to contact the Gallery in advance if the sculpture you plan to submit is unusually large. At the conclusion of the show, artwork must be picked up from Saturday, September 2 thru Saturday, September 9.
A reception for the exhibition will be held 5-7pm on Friday, July 14. Light refreshments will be served and the public is cordially invited to attend. The Icehouse Gallery is located at 120 North 8th Street, one block north of Broadway and the courthouse square, in Mayfield, Kentucky. Hours are 10 until 5 Tuesday through Friday and 10 until 1 on Saturday. Admission to the Gallery is always free.
Bring in artwork:
Saturday, July 1 - Saturday, July 8
Opening reception:
5-7pm,
Friday, July 14
Exhibition dates:
Friday, July 14 - Friday, Sept 1
Pickup artwork:
Saturday, Sept 2 - Saturday, Sept 9
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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.
Clubs meet every week except on National Holidays
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Kentucky Opry Tours Trips 2016
2017 Trips
$705 per person (dbl. occ.)
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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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 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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