On sale now, the Carson Center presents the delightful hit musical, 'Oliver!' Saturday and Sunday, January 17th and 18th. Charles Dickens' touching tale of an orphan boy who runs away from the orphanage and tries to pick a pocket or two for Fagin, but gets caught. As Fagin tries to save him, all Oliver wants to do is go to his uncle, and live a good life.

Looking for something to do between Christmas and New Years? Come to Art Camp! Learn something fun. Monday is drawing and sketching, Tuesday is painting, Friday is collage and working with found objects, Saturday is painting. All levels encouraged. Come for one day or all four days. Space limited, so sign up soon!

Prepare for a night of elegance as Harrison Street Church celebrates excellence on Saturday, January 10th with Winter Ball 2009! Pre-dinner music and pictures begins at 5 pm, with the dinner and awards ceremony at 5:30. Come share this elegant black tie affair at the Robert Cherry Civic Center.

The Yeiser Art Center presents Teen Spirit 2009 January 6th through February 3rd, 2009. Teen Spirit highlights some of the outstanding works created by local and regional high school students. Don't miss this juried exhibit!

From Character Skate each Saturday morning to extended hours during the Holiday Season, the Paducah Ice Rink has plenty to keep your family in the fun! Open New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, the Rink provides Dollar Day Mondays, Party Packages, and beginning skating lessons each Saturday for everyone to enjoy. Come share the fun!

Join Ms. Retta, Bob Dog, and Ms. Cherrie as they share with young and old alike in their special program of stories, puppets and songs at the McCracken County Public Library. Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers. We truly appreciate your help and cooperation as we strive to educate, entertain and delight your child. All library programs are free and open to the public.

A success story of species conservation and education in the United States, the American Bald Eagle is a spectacular bird with a captivating history - including its reintroduction to our beautiful Lakes region. Enjoy watching this bird from land and from the water during Lake Barkley’s Eagle Watch Weekend January 30th to February 1st, 2009. This annual event includes boat and van eagle-viewing tours, live bird-of-prey programs, conservation and education exhibits and more.

Coming Soon! Maiden Alley Cinema Classic presents "Big" Saturday, January 3rd at 4 pm. Directed by Penny Marshall, starring Tom Hanks, a 13-year-old boy named Josh wants, more than anything else, to be "big". And when he makes a wish on a carnival wishing booth his dreams come true: he transposes into the body of a 35 year old man -- though his mind and spirit remain that of a child. Catch all the fun with this classic for $3 admission and free child's popcorn!

With over 24 million Americans working from home, either part-time or full-time, a person's house has to be more than a castle -- it has to be a place to get things done. Whether you're telecommuting to a job or running a business out of your house, you'll need more than a desk, a phone and the discipline to buckle down and keep away from the TV.