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JUNE 25 - JULY 4
FIREWORKS!
We've compiled a list of the fireworks displays that will be happening for the Independence Day holiday! Plan to spend your 4th of July on Kentucky Lake, the South's Great Lake!
Bee Spring Lodge - June 25
Venture River Water Park - July 1
Kenlake Marina at Kenlake State Park - July 2
Thunder Over Eddy Bay - July 2
Kuttawa Harbor - July 3
Hue B's Marina - July 3
Moors Resort "Kentucky Lake Big Bang" - July 3
Calvert City "Ameribration Celebration" - July 4
Kentucky Dam Marina at Kentucky Dam Village State Park - July 4
Lake Barkley Marina at Lake Barkley State Park - July 4
Mayfield "Old Glory Days" - July 4
Murray "Freedomfest" - July 4
Paducah "Independence Day Celebration" - July 4
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 JUNE 29
Senior Matinee Food & Fun at Kentucky Opry
Kentucky Opry cast will perform Patriotic Tribute, Country Music and more. Show & Lunch ( at Ponderosa, Majestic, Habanero or J's Steakhouse $18)
Show Only $8 Showtime: 2:00pm.
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JUNE 23
Paducah, KY
Save the date of Thursday, June 23rd for exploration of one of the most interesting geological/historical topics for our area. Dr. Urmi Engineer, PhD from the University of California at Santa Cruz, from Murray State University's History Department will be our guest speaker for Evening Upstairs discussing the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812 beginning at 7:00 at the McCracken County Public Library.
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JUNE 23
Paducah, KY
With Blue Eyed Bettys
Leonard the Band is an original music group from Metropolis, IL. We have many artistic influences such as; Neil Young, Bob Marley, Television, Wilco, The Band, Spoon, and Bob Dylan, can be heard within our work. The sound is completely owned by the band and the members contributions and styles are distinct and groovy.
Thursday, June 23, 2016 8pm
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 JUNE 23 - 25
ROMP FESTIVAL
Owensboro, KY
ROMP Festival: Celebrating the Roots & Branches of BluegrassHosted by the International Bluegrass Music Museum
The 13th annual ROMP Festival, the bluegrass and Americana music fest known for its stellar line-ups, friendly camping atmosphere, and easy access to artists, takes place June 22-25, 2016 in Owensboro, Kentucky.
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 JUNE 24
Stars of Tomorrow Show & Kentucky Opry Show
Draffenville,KY
Some of the best young talent this side of the Mississippi perform 2nd & 4th Friday Nights in June, July & August at the Kentucky Opry's "Stars of Tomorrow" Shows. June 24 features:
Lexy Tays,
Maci Brewington,
Cutter Singleton,
Cash Singleton &
Elizabeth Lawrence and more..
7:30pm.
Adult $16, Seniors $15,Student $10, Child $5
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JUNE 24-30
War Craft & Ninja Turtles 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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JUNE 24-28
Paducah, KY
Starring Ferdia Walsh-Peelo
Directed by John Carney
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980's escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
Rated PG-13.
- Friday, 7:00pm 9:30pm
- Saturday, 4:00pm 7:00pm 9:30pm
- Sunday, 4:00pm 7:00pm
- Monday, 7:00pm
- Tuesday, 7:00pm
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 JUNE 24
Grand Rivers, KY
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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!
2pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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JUNE 24
Grand Rivers, KY
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The Ongoing Story Of The Seasons Of Love
The sequel to the hit romantic musical comedy 'The 3 Seasons'!
7pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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JUNE 25
SOLD OUT!
Jimmy Fortune returns to Kentucky Opry
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Benton, KY
This show sold out fast last year, tickets are going fast.
Jimmy Fortune toured, sang and performed with the legendary Statler Brothers for 21 years.
Adult $29, Seniors $28
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JUNE 25
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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 JUNE 25
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!
2pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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JUNE 25
70's Show
Grand Rivers, KY
A two-hour tribute to Disco, Rock & Roll, Singer-songwriters and a whole lot more!
7pm. Badgett Playhouse Theatre.
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 JUNE 25
COURT SQUARE
CRUISE-IN CRAFT FAIR
Benton, KY
Saturday, June 25th
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
120 East 12th Street,
Enjoy shopping the vendors and savor a fresh hot dog or hamburger if the weather permits.
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 JULY 4
BAM! Kiwanis Metric Century Bicycle Tour
Start Time
8:00am, Monday, July 4, 2016
Icehouse Gallery
Mayfield, Kentucky
Registration begins at 6:30am
This is the ninth year of Kiwanis's BAM! (Bike Around Mayfield!) Metric Century Ride,
and we hope to make it our best yet. The event coincides with
Mayfield's Glory Days July 4th celebration on the courthouse square with
food vendors, live music and a custom car and motorcycle exhibition.
Proceeds from this event help support the Kiwanis Club of Mayfield's
programs that enrich the lives of children throughout the community.
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 JULY 4
LBL Celebrates July 4th
Land Between the Lakes celebrates Independence Day on July4th.
Anyone who'd like to come early, from 10 am - 1 pm and help decorate the farm in preparation for one of the biggest holidays in the 1850s is welcome. Organizers say it will be fun for the whole family.
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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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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 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 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:
Berry Fest at the Paducah Farmer's Market on Saturday, June 18
● Bicycling Smarts presented by Bike World on Tuesday, June 21
● 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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