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 DEC 1 - 3
Marshall County Hoopfest
Benton, KY
Hoop Fest has become the premier basketball event in the nation. We are pleased to welcome the top teams from all over the United States. Hoop Fest is a showcase of teams from some of the best high school basketball programs in the nation. We have an amazing line-up of major Division 1 prospects for your entertainment. Marshall County's rich basketball tradition is the perfect backdrop for teams and fans to view basketball at its best. See below for schedule
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 DEC 1
Design Your Own Christmas Wreath
Eddyville, KY
A wide assortment of greens and natural decorations is available for making wreaths and swags. Bring your own gloves, pruners and personalized decorations plus a canned food donation for the food bank. Christmas snacks and coffee served. Lyon County Convention Center.10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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 DEC 2
Bluegrass Night at Kentucky Opry
Draffenville, KY.
Featuring The Cope Brothers, Nick Collier and Tim Dishman were at the KY Opry in July. They will be back for our December Bluegrass Night and we are happy to have Carolyn's brother, Raymond Klassen, with us for this show. The band will consist of Tim, Nick, Raymond, Justin McKendree, Carolyn McKendree and myself. Tim has suggested that we call this group The Carolyn Unit. Call the group whatever you want to, but I think we'll all be able to call it a very fun night of music on December 2nd!
Clay Campbell will be bringing Dailey and Vincent back to the Kentucky Opry on January 5th, 2017. Get your tickets soon because this show will likely sell out! 7:30pm.
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 DEC 2
Shawn Klush: Celebrating Elvis & Christmas at Carson Center
Paducah, KY.
This show will feature many of the biggest hits Elvis had when he was young, and many from his later years also. PLUS many of his most famous Christmas songs.
Winner of BBC TV's 'World's Greatest Elvis' and Elvis Presley Enterprises 'First Ever' Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist! As seen on the Late Show with David Letterman.
PLUS Special Guests: The Sweet Inspirations Elvis's former backup singers and Four Former members The Stamps Quartet.
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 DEC 2 - 6
Gimme Danger at Maiden Alley
Paducah, KY
Starring Iggy Pop
Directed by Jim Jarmusch
An in-depth look at the legendary punk band, The Stooges. Rated R.
- Friday, 7:00pm 9:15pm
- Saturday, 7:00pm 9:15pm
- Sunday, 4:00pm 7:00pm
- Monday, 7:00pm
- Tuesday, 7:00pm
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 DEC 2
Murray, KY
The Jackson Purchase Dance Company will be presenting their first Winter Dance Spectacular at the Robert O. Miller Conference Center on December 2nd at 6:00 PM. The performance is free to the public as part of the Dickens Downtown Festivities.
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 DEC 2
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 2
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 DEC 2 & 3
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.
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 DEC 3
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
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DEC 3
Benton, KY.
We are so excited to announce we will be hosting the 1st annual Benton Holiday Shopping Extravaganza! This event will be free to all shoppers! We are asking shoppers to bring a toy or a $5 donation to be entered to win one of the door prizes that has been donated by a vendor! The toys and donations will be given to Toys for Kids in Benton. Joe Creason Bldg
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DEC 3
Paducah & The Civil War Book Signing at River Discovery
Paducah, KY.
Meet The Author :
John Philip Cashon
Join us for a book signing Saturday,
Dec.3 from 2-4pm
at t
2-4pm
River Discovery Center
117 S. Water Street Paducah Kentucky
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DEC 3
Christmas Parade
Cadiz, KY
Get there early and grab a good spot for the spectacular, lighted Cadiz Christmas Parade! This year there will be Christmas Carolers and goodies to eat and drink. Back by popular demand is Disney on Main! Bring the little ones and get their photo with their favorite Disney character! Characters will be out at 4 pm. Don't forget the photo with the man himself, Santa.
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DEC 3
Cadiz, KY
The Janice Mason Art Museum proudly presents, The 2016 Festival of Trees. Come and take a look at the gorgeous display of creative trees,created by businesses and members of our talented community. 4pm.
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DEC 3
57th annual Christmas Parade
Calvert City, KY
Calvert City Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting & Fun in the Park.
The Calvert City Lions' Club and the City of Calvert City invite you to our 57th annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 3 at 5:15 p.m. Parade line up is 4:15 p.m. at Pathway Baptist Church. The theme for this year is "Songs of Christmas". Best Representation of the theme and outstanding entries will be given. The Parade is the traditional kickoff for the Christmas Season in Calvert City, this will be the fifth year for the popular night time "lighted parade".
Businesses, churches, clubs, organizations and individuals are invited to participate with lighted vehicles. Of course the Marshall County High School Band and Middle School Bands will be there as well as Santa himself! Christmas Tree lighting program in Memorial Park follows the parade. Come share the Christmas spirit with free hot chocolate, hot dogs and popcorn. Come enjoy MCHS band and music program. This year children can visit Merry, the Christmas Fairy as well as Santa in the park after the parade.
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 DEC 3
The Peanuts Movie at Maiden Alley
Paducah, KY
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life.
During our Movies for Me Series (first Saturday of every month - except May and November) we highlight family friendly films and offer a reduced price of only $5 per person. All children under 12 get a FREE small popcorn.
Saturday,
4:00 pm.
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 DEC 3
Don't Haiti my Ugly Sweater
Cadiz, KY
All proceeds go to rebuilding efforts in Pestel, Haiti. Before the Christmas Parade. Ugly Sweater Run.
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DEC 9 & 10
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.
Dec 9 7:30pm. Dec 10 2:00pm.
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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.
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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
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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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 JAN 5, 2017
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.
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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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 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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