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 SEPT 29
Florence Foster Jenkins at Maiden Alley Theatre
Paducah, KY
Starring Meryl Streep
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice. Rated PG-13.
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Sept 30
Sounds of Memphis
The birthplace of Rock & Roll, the home of the Blues, the starting point for Soul. And it's where a young man from Tupelo became the King...The music of Beale Street has influenced generations and the music is still alive today. Badgett Playhouse
7pm.
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 SEPT 30 - OCT 4
Don't Think Twice at Maiden Alley Theatre
Paducah, KY
When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all. Rated R.
- Friday, 7:00pm 9:00pm
- Saturday,7:00pm 9:00pm
- Sunday, 4:30pm 7:00pm
- Monday, 7:00pm
- Tuesday, 7:00pm
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 SEPT 30 - OCT 5
Calvert City Drive-In
Calvert City, KY
Open Every Night
Box Office and Grill open at 4:30PM
Double Feature Showing
Storks & Suicide Squad.
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OCT 1
Brandi Gibson Sings Patsy Cline & the Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville, KY
Come hear the songs of Patsy Cline come alive with Brandi Gibson from Nashville Star Show, along with Kentucky Opry Show Adult $17, Senior $16, Student $`0, Child $7.50. Showtime 7:30pm
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 OCT 1
Big Band Night
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 OCT 1
Country Wedding at Homeplace
Golden Pond, KY
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Celebrate a country wedding at the Homeplace 1850s Farm.
Weddings were important social events in farming communities. Most were simple affairs with the announcement of the wedding spread by word of mouth. The wedding party donned their best clothing and the bride wore her Sunday best. Be a part of this joyous day and witness the exchanging of vows between the bride and groom. After the ceremony, enjoy traditional refreshments, music, and wedding games to see who will be the next bride!
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OCT 1
Moors Resort Customer Appreciation DAY!
Gilbertsville, KY
FAMILY FUN DAY
with Kid's Inflatables, Cornhole, Giant Jenga, Face Painting, Games and Moor!
LIVE MUSIC with Jim Swick, Contagous & Roger Neal (weather permitting)
Fireworks at Dark !!
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OCT 1
Annie Moses Band at Carson Center
Paducah, KY
The Annie Moses Band has been inspiring and entertaining audiences for over a decade, bringing their distinctive style of music across the nation and around the world. A captivating blend of folk and classical, the Annie Moses Band is a talented ensemble of songwriters, singers, and musicians, combining technical skill with exhilarating showmanship. The Annie Moses Band combines the best of beloved genres in a style that unifies audiences, young and old, classical connoisseurs and roots enthusiasts, jazz aficionados and bluegrass buffs. This is outstanding music. 7pm.
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OCT 1
Smoke on the Mountain
The year is 1938. It's Saturday night in Mount Pleasant, NC, and the Reverend Oglethorpe has invited the Sanders Family Singers to provide an upliftin' evening of singin' and witnessin'. The audience is invited to pull up a pew and join in the rollicking good time.
More than two dozen songs, many of them vintage pop hymns, and hilarious stories from the more or less devout Sanders provide a richly entertaining evening that has audiences clapping, singing, laughing and cheering.
Badgett Playhouse
2pm.
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 OCT 13
Shanghai Acrobats at Clemen Fine Arts Center
Paducah, KY
The Shanghai Acrobats have become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China and has won many awards at acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad.
Since the 1980s the company has been invited and successively performed in more than 30 countries. The Clemens Center is on the campus of West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Adults, $30; Students/Children, $15. 7:30 PM.
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 OCT 14 - 16
40th AnnualTrigg County Ham Festival
Cadiz, KY
An Entire Weekend of Fun!
New for 2016 only: The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. Join us as we proudly and humbly honor our fallen heroes October 14-16 205 Main Street Cadiz KY
Over 200 Vendors, Live Music, Carnival, Arts and Crafts Exhibits, Vintage Car Show, Fireworks, Quilt Show, Kentucky's Largest Ham and Biscuit and Much More! Our featured headliner this year is Restless Heart!
Experience the South, Come for the Country Ham and Stay for the Hospitality!
Please, no pets except for those assisting the visually impaired.
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 OCT 14
Bluegrass Night
Draffenville, KY
This month The show will be on the "Second" Friday Night featuring Bethel University Bluegrass Bands FREE SHOW
Donations are taken in a "Pass the Hat" style.Show starts at 7:30 - Pickin and Jammin in the lobby starts at 6:30
JPFOB - Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass are dedicated to preserving and promoting Bluegrass Music in mid-America.
Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass and the Kentucky Opry bring you Bluegrass Night the on 1st Friday night of every month.
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 OCT 14 & 15
at Maiden Alley Theatre
Paducah, KY
For more information go to Weblink below.
Food, Music, & Fun!
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 OCT 16
MCEC Open House
Benton, KY
Please join us on
"Exceptional Sunday" for fellowship, refreshments, MCEC individual performances and music by the Liberty Boys and Servant's Heart Quartet. There will also be a Cake & Pie Auction. Sunday 1:00 - 4:00pm. 198 Old Symsonia Rd.
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OCT 21
Josh Turner returns to Carson Center
Paducah, KY
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. Turner has been songwriting and performing since he was a child.
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OCT 21 - 23
Aurora Country Festival
Aurora, KY
It's that time of year again! The Aurora Fall Festival. Come to Aurora for food and family fun. There will be a flea market demonstrators and a parade Saturday at 11:00 am. The 3-day festival will feature arts and crafts, a flea market, and country music
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OCT 29
Fall Poker Run Dinner
Aurora, KY
Aurora is having it's first Fall Motorcycle Poker Run on Saturday October 29, 2016. Proceeds benefit the Penny Royal Veterans Center in Hopkinsville. All bikes welcome! Registration begins at 9am. Kickstands up at 10:30. Return by 4pm. Cost is $15 for rider and additional hand for passenger is $5. Family friendly. Rain or shine. Door prizes, 50/50, entertainment, food, silent auction. Come out and join the fun.
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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
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
$739 per person (dbl. occ.)
$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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 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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