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Paducah Summer Festival!

Is there a celebration that will involve the community, provide wholesome entertainment and inspire pride in Paducah and the Western Kentucky area? Of course, it's the Paducah Summer Festival! This year the Festival will be held Wednesday through Saturday, July 22nd - July 25th, 2009! Some activities included are free nightly concerts, Kidz Day in the Park, Photo Competition, lawnmower races, hot air balloons, Marine Industry Days and various competitions. The Port of Paducah provides the perfect setting for top-name entertainment, family events and a fabulous fireworks finale. Make plans to join us at the Paducah Summer Festival...you'll be glad you did!

Library Evening Upstairs presents 'Emilie Todd Helm, Rebel in the White House'

The Library Evening Upstairs, as part of the McCracken County Public Library, presents 'A Chautauqua production of Emilie Todd Helm, Rebel in the White House', portrayed by Betsy B. Smith of Cynthiana, Kentucky at 9 pm, Thursday, July 9th. As the sister of Mary Todd Lincoln and the wife of Confederate General Benjamin Hardin Helm, Emilie Todd Helm had a front row view of history during and after the Civil War. This presentation will occur in the Library meeting room, and is presented by the Kentucky Humanitites Council and the Friends of the McCracken County Public Library. As always, all Library Evening Upstairs presentations are free and the public is welcome.

'New Winds from Asia'

Quilting has taken over Japan, Korea is rapidly becoming a quilting country, and Asia is once again embracing the art! The Museum of American Quilter's Society, curated by Naomi Ichikawi, presents 'New Winds from Asia' exhibiting Japan, Korea and China until July 7th. Quilting, which originated in Asia, was taken to Europe by Marco Polo and then brought to America by immigrants. It has since gone back to Asia thanks to the quilt revival that came with the Bicentennial of America. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and students, with group rates available. Don't miss this one!

Concerts in the Park!

Enjoy this Concerts in the Park series at the Noble Park Amphitheatre with the Paducah Dukes of Dixie. Doug Van Fleet directs a variety of music every Friday night through July 17. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm and continue until 8:30 pm. Come share outdoor summer music at it's best!

Missoula Children's Theatre: Alice in Wonderland

The Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to Paducah's Carson Center in July for the exciting musical production of 'Alice in Wonderland'. Opportunities to auditions for 50 to 60 acting roles are available for students in grades 1 through 12, with 4 to 6 assistant director positions for students 10+. If cast, students will spend a week with professional actors from Missoula Children's Theater while they rehearse and perform in two 1-hour shows on the Carson Center stage on Saturday, July 11th, at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm! There are roles especially suited for all ages, skill levels and experience levels. Those who are not cast are invited to participate in the free theater classes offered during the week. Two professional tour actor/directors from Missoula Children's Theatre will bring scenery, costumes, props, and make-up to the Carson Center. Missoula Children's Theatre shows are original adaptations of children's stories and fairytales with a fresh twist on the classic stories we know and love.

Irvin Cobb Championship Golf Tournament

Paxton Park Public Golf Course once again proudly hosts this year's Irvin Cobb Championship Golf Tournament Friday through Sunday, July 17th - 19th, 2009. This large regional event is held annually each July featuring professionals and amateurs alike. The Pepsi Super Value Irvin Cobb Golf Championship is considered the top local golf tournament in the four state regional area. Paxton Park is among the courses that are rated in the 2008-2009 edition of Golf Digest's "Best Places To Play". "We are proud of the fact that Golf Digest readers have evaluated our course in such a positive manner. It is quite an honor to be included on this listing and we are grateful for that."