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WEDNESDAY
Party Gras Karaoke & DJ Show. 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Fire & Ice, 3233 Clarks River Road. 362-2524.
Lunch at the Library presents “Discussions Off the Shelf.” Noon. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington St. Free. Discussion led by longtime West Kentucky Community & Technical College professor Andrew Halford, who will discuss “The Faith Club” by Ranya Idilby, Suzanne Oliver and Priscilla Warner. 442-2510.
MAQS presents “New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2008: Sawtooth.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays through June 12. Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, 215 Jefferson St. $5-$8. 442-8856.
After School Drawing Class. 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Wildhair Studios, 201 Broadway. Monday classes for participants 13 and older. Wednesday classes for participants ages 9 to 12. $20 each lesson or $70 for four, includes all materials. www.wildhairstudios.com.
Landscapes by WE 3. Leaping Trout Studio, 723 Madison St. Exhibit open through May 31. Features works by artists William F. Renzulli, Keyth Kahrs and Wil McKay. 441-7050.
“Landscapes in Oil.” 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wildhair Studios, 201 Broadway. Class where participants learn to paint a landscape. For beginners. $20 per lesson, $70 for four. www.wildhairstudios.com.
MAQS presents “Expressions: The Art Quilt.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, 215 Jefferson St. $5-$8. 442-8856.
Six Nights a Year. Tribeca Restaurant Gallery, 127 S. 2nd St. Gallery open during restaurant hours through May 24. Features work of photographer Chris Walker documenting adolescents at small town county fairs across America. 618-564-2154.
Port of Entry Fine Art Exhibition. 6 to 8:30 p.m. The Egg & I Gallery, 335 N. 6th St. Features batik paintings by David Lucht and original watercolors by Stefanie Graves.
THURSDAY
Live Harness Racing. 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday. Bluegrass Downs, 150 Downs Drive at Park Avenue and 32nd Street. Free admission. 444-7117.
“Thaddeus Rex: Read Like a Rock Star!” 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. $5. Arrive 30 minutes early to purchase tickets from box office. 443-9932, Ext. 213.
Library presents “Evening Upstairs.” 7 p.m. McCracken County Public Library, 555 Washington St. Free. Program “Kentucky in World War II’ led by James C. Klotter, state historian and Georgetown College history professor. 442-2510.
Market House Youth Theatre presents “Zink the Myth, the Legend, the Zebra.” 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Market House Studio Theatre, 120 Market House Square. $6 to $9. 444-6828 or 888-MHT-PLAY.
FRIDAY
Writers Showcase. 7 p.m. each Friday. Etcetera, 320 N. 6th St. Area poets and storytellers perform in front of an audience.
Magic at Max’s Brick Oven Cafe. 7 to 9 p.m. Max’s Brick Oven Cafe, 112 Market House Square. Features the magic of Todd Duff.
Kids Workshop for Mother’s Day. Friday and Saturday. The Stranded Cow, 527 N. 6th St. RSVP, 575-0020.
Adios Paducah. 6 to 8 p.m. Aspire Arts Gallery, 611 N. 6th St. Free. Features quilts by Lower Town artist Aynex Mercado, who is leaving the city at the end of May. www.aspireartsgallery.com.
SATURDAY
Jennifer Fox & The Pillow Fighters. 9 p.m. Fat Moe’s, 902 Broadway.
The Clay Pot presents “A Garden Contained.” 10 a.m. demonstration, 11 a.m. luncheon. The Clay Pot, 5601 Benton Road. $4 for demonstration, $11 for luncheon. Demonstration by Rhonda Beard. Fill a vintage planter, wooden box or teapot with trailing vines, lacy foliage, herbs and dozens of blooms. 898-0701.
World of Outlaws. Paducah International Raceway, 4445 Shemwell Lane, off Oaks Road approximately 7 miles southeast of Paducah. The premier winged spring car series in racing. www.worldofoutlaws.com.
Joe Walker Band. 9 p.m. Renaissance, corner of Broadway and South 31st Street No cover charge.
Brushstrokes & Beverages! 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wildhair Studios, 201 Broadway. Bring your own adult beverage or soft drink and learn how to paint a 16 x 20-inch acrylic painting to be taken home at the end of the evening. Open to ages 21 and older only. $35 per person. www.wildhairstudios.com.
Thank a Veteran Day. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Robert Cherry Civic Center, corner of H.C. Mathis Drive and Park Avenue. Free. Features a potluck meal and local entertainment. Sandy Hart, 335-3128.
Lower Town Second Saturday Studio/Gallery Walk. Noon to 8 p.m. Lower Town Historical District, between Jefferson Street and Park Avenue from 3rd to 9th streets. Studios and galleries host extended hours and feature new exhibits and special events. 444-8690 or www.paducaharts.com.
SUNDAY
Sunday Tea Dance. 2 to 5 p.m. Freddie’s Dance Studio, 3004 Clark St. $15 at the door. 443-1117.
MONDAY
Shoot & Hold ‘em. 1 p.m. golf tournament, 7 p.m. poker. Country Club of Paducah, 6500 Turnberry Drive. Features pro-am golf tournament, followed by Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament. 534-3086 or www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu/shoot&holdem.
REGION
WEDNESDAY
Southern Illinois
COBDEN — “Art at the Vineyard.” StarView Vineyards, 1500 Wing Hill Road through May 31. Little Egypt Arts Association invitational show. 618-893-9463 or www.starviewvineyards.com.
Land Between the Lakes
Golden Pond Planetarium — “Far Out Spaces,” 10 a.m. daily; “Search for Life in the Universe,” 2 p.m. daily; “Blown Away: The Wild World of Weather,” noon Mondays through Fridays, 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; “Explorers of the International Space Station,” 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays; “Kentucky Skies,” 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission for shows: $2 to $4.
THURSDAY
Western Kentucky
GRAND RIVERS — The Diary of Adam and Eve. 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Badgett Playhouse, 1338 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. $19.99 and under. 888-362-4223.
GRAND RIVERS — A Day at the Lake Spring Fashion Show. 11 a.m. Grand Lakes Community Center, 155 W. Cumberland Ave. $10, purchase tickets at Grand Rivers Chamber of Commerce office. www.grandrivers.com.
FRIDAY
Western Kentucky
GRAND RIVERS — Community Dance. 7 to 10 p.m. Grand Lakes Community Center, 155 W. Cumberland Ave. Stanley Walker and His Band. $5.
DRAFFENVILLE — The Dove Brothers, fundraiser for Christian Radio WVHM. 7:30 p.m. Clay Campbell’s Kentucky Opry, U.S. 641, half mile from U.S. 68. $9 to $18. 527-3869 or 1-888-459-8704.
GRAND RIVERS — Hee Haw. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Badgett Playhouse, 1338 J.H. O’Bryan Ave. Admission: $19.99 and under. 888-362-4223.
SATURDAY
Western Kentucky
DRAFFENVILLE — Grand Finals for “You Can Be a Star Talent Search.” 8 p.m. Clay Campbell’s Kentucky Opry, U.S. 641, half mile from U.S. 68. $7 to $14. Contest continues each Saturday night through May 10. 527-3869 or 1-888-459-8704.
MURRAY — Jazz in the Park. Noon to 8:30 p.m. Murray-Calloway County Central Park, off Arcadia Circle.
Southern Illinois
METROPOLIS — Living History. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Fort Massac State Park, 1308 E. 5th St. Free. Features Massiac Marines of the French and Indian War Period. 618-524-4712.
Leigh L. Wright 5/2/08 POMONA — Doug & Sharon. 2 to 5 p.m. Von Jakob Vineyard, 1309 Sadler Road. Free. 618-893-4898.
GOLCONDA — Farmers Market. 8 a.m. to noon. Lawn of Pope County Courthouse downtown.
VIENNA — Farmers Market. 8 a.m. to noon. Vienna City Park.
METROPOLIS — Fiber Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Massac State Park, 1308 E. 5th St. Free. 618-524-4712.
Leigh L. Wright 5/2/08 MAKANDA — Reds, Whites & Blues Festival. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Blue Sky Vineyards & Winery, 3150 Rocky Comfort Road. 618-995-WINE or www.blueskyvineyard.com.
METROPOLIS — Lorrie Morgan. 5 and 8 p.m. Riverfront Event Center, 100 E. Front St. $10. 800-929-5905.
Land Between the Lakes
Nature Station — Backyard Bird Scavenger Hunt. All day. Includes $2/$4 admission.
Homeplace — Herbs in My Garden, featuring Denise Berryhill. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. with mini seminars at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Includes $2/$4 admission.
Brandon Spring Group Camp — Beginning Dulmicer Workshop. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30, lunch included, registration and full deposits required. Limited to 12 participants. Reservations, 924-2020.
Nature Station — The Search for Osprey. 1:30 p.m. Includes $2/$4 admissionEnergy Lake — Marsh Sunset Canoe Trip. 5 to 8 p.m. $25 per canoe, includes $2/$4 admission. Registration limited. Reservations and full deposits required. Reservations, 924-2020. Meet at Energy Lake boat dock.
Golden Pond Planetarium & Observatory — National Astronomy Day. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to LBL visitors.
SUNDAY
Land Between the Lakes
Homeplace — Harvesting Hickory Bark 1 p.m. Includes $2/$4 admission.
Nature Station — Mother’s Day Hike and Craft. 2 p.m. Includes $2/$4 admission.