Monday, June 1
Book Ends Book Club, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 5:30 p.m.
This month: The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. New members are invited to attend and to join in the lively book discussions. Every month a new book is chosen for discussion. If you have always wanted to talk about a good story after you've read it, this is the group for you. All you need to do is just call the Library at (270) 247-2911 to sign up. They'll have a copy of the book waiting for you. 1st Monday of every month (except for holidays).
Tuesday, June 2
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 2
Girlfriend Book Swap Party, Murray Woman's Club (704 Vine St., Murray, KY), 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., free.
Learn more about your friends, meet some new ones and gain some super summer reads for free! It’s the Season for Summer Reading! Please bring a book or two that you think a girlfriend would enjoy (fiction, nonfiction, self-help, beauty, humor—anything you have appreciated as a woman). Everyone will leave with a "new" book to read and return. Bring a friend if you like! For more info, email Kim Grasty.
Tuesday, June 2
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free. Join in for a night of music, spoken word and artist collaborations on the fly! Call 443-3991 for more info. Every Tuesday.
Thursday, June 4
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.
Thursday, June 4
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 7:30 pm.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.
Thursday, June 4
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info., the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.
Friday, June 5
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.
Friday, June 5
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.
Saturday, June 6
Murder Mystery Dinner, Magnolia Tea Room (306 Gilbert Street/HWY 641, Hazel, KY), Reservations Required.
Call (270) 492-6284 or e-mail Magnolia Tea Room for information.
Saturday, June 6
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch, and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.
Saturday, June 6
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.
Sunday, June 7
The Wizard of Oz, Market House Theatre, 2:30 pm.
Everyone loves the classic musical, The Wizard of Oz. Watch as Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, Toto, the Wicked Witch, and the Great Wizard of Oz travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination in this classic movie version transformed for the stage. Purchase tickets online or by calling (270) 444-6828.
Ongoing Events
June 1 through July 31
Express Yourself: Young Adult Summer Reading Program, Marshall County Library (3 locations: 1003 Poplar Street, Benton, KY; 23 Park Road, Calvert City, KY; and 104 2nd Street, Hardin, KY), free.
For students who are going to be in the 7th through 12th grade this fall. Sign-up at the circulation desk of your favorite branch of the Marshall County Public Library. Then work hard to accumulate points during the months of June & July. Get lots of cool prizes and a chance to win a $150 Night On The Town Gift Card Collection. For more information visit the website.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bitten by Books: One Year Anniversary
This week's Current (a Paducah Sun insert) celebrates the one-year anniversary of Bitten by Books: Paranormal Review Site with a Bite, created by Mayfield's Rachel Smith.
Bitten by Books covers the world of paranormal fiction, urban fanasty, and horror with book reviews, author interviews, guest bloggers, and giveaways.
Bitten by Books covers the world of paranormal fiction, urban fanasty, and horror with book reviews, author interviews, guest bloggers, and giveaways.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Berry Craig: True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politicians
Check out today's Paducah Sun article on Berry Craig's new book, True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politicians: Bombast, Bourbon & Burgoo, a compilation of strange-but-true stories about Kentucky politics.
Berry Craig is a long-time history professor at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. He was also the author of the Associated Press feature column "Kentucky Backroads" and frequently wrote for the Paducah Sun-Democrat/Paducah Sun.
True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politicians is 128 pages and contains over 30 black and white photographs. The book is published by The History Press and is available for $19.99.
(Image from iSurfPaducah.)
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Events for May 25 through May 31
Please note that your libraries will closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. Have a safe holiday weekend!
Tuesday, May 26
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 26
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free. Join in for a night of music, spoken word and artist collaborations on the fly! Call 443-3991 for more info. Every Tuesday.
Thursday, May 28
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 28
Scrabble Night, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), Second Floor Conference Room, 7 p.m., free.
Come play Scrabble! All ages/skill levels welcome. For more info. e-mail lwentworth@mclib.net or call (270) 442-2510 x22. Last Thursday of every month.
Thursday, May 28
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info., the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.
Friday, May 29
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.
Friday, May 29
3rd Annual Evening of Performance, Carson Center (100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free.
The City of Paducah and the Paducah Human Rights Commission host this great evening of local and diverse musicians, singers, dancers, actors, poets and other entertainers. Artisan Kitchen desserts!
Saturday, May 30
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.
Saturday, May 30
RiverTown Reading Series, Yeiser Art Center (200 Broadway, Paducah), 8 p.m., free.
Literary readings by published authors and professors. Poets, fiction writers, short essay writers, and novelists travel to Paducah to share their work through personal readings. Featuring Bob Bledsoe and Micah Ling. Call 442-2453 for more information.
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 26
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free. Join in for a night of music, spoken word and artist collaborations on the fly! Call 443-3991 for more info. Every Tuesday.
Thursday, May 28
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 28
Scrabble Night, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), Second Floor Conference Room, 7 p.m., free.
Come play Scrabble! All ages/skill levels welcome. For more info. e-mail lwentworth@mclib.net or call (270) 442-2510 x22. Last Thursday of every month.
Thursday, May 28
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info., the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.
Friday, May 29
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.
Friday, May 29
3rd Annual Evening of Performance, Carson Center (100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah), 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free.
The City of Paducah and the Paducah Human Rights Commission host this great evening of local and diverse musicians, singers, dancers, actors, poets and other entertainers. Artisan Kitchen desserts!
Saturday, May 30
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.
Saturday, May 30
RiverTown Reading Series, Yeiser Art Center (200 Broadway, Paducah), 8 p.m., free.
Literary readings by published authors and professors. Poets, fiction writers, short essay writers, and novelists travel to Paducah to share their work through personal readings. Featuring Bob Bledsoe and Micah Ling. Call 442-2453 for more information.
Jennifer Wetzel: Liven Up Your Library
If you're a subscriber to the Paducah Sun (either online or on dead trees), check out today's article on Jennifer Wetzel and her new book, Liven Up Your Library: Creative and Inexpensive Programming Ideas.
Jennifer Wetzel is the Library Media Specialist at Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School, and her book offers tips for teaching students library skills. Liven Up Your Library is published by Upstart Books.
Congratulations, Jennifer!
(Image from Upstart Books.)
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Events for May 18 Through May 24
Tuesday, May 19
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 19
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Thursday, May 21
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 21
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info, the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.
Friday, May 22
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.
Saturday, May 23
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.
Ongoing Events
LowerTown Art & Music Festival (Jefferson-Park, 3rd-9th Streets, LowerTown Arts District, Paducah), May 22-May 24: Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission.
Not strictly literary, but sure to be inspiring.
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 19
Open Mic Night, Jeremiah's (225 Broadway St., Paducah), 9 p.m., free.
Every Tuesday.
Thursday, May 21
Graves County Public Library Story Hour (601 North 17th Street, Mayfield, KY), 10 a.m.-11 a.m., free.
Hear story books, sing silly songs, play games, make nifty crafts and eat goodies! Parents are invited to help children with the crafts and the refreshments. Please call the library at 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 21
Rhythm and Poetry, Club Plush (1200 North 8th St., Paducah), 8 p.m.-11 p.m., free.
Writers, poets, musicians and fans: Head to Club Plush for a great evening of talent and entertainment! For more info, the fabulously talented call Darris Shelby, 556-0639.
Friday, May 22
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free.
Hear some of the area's most talented poets and storytellers, along with a great audience. Come on down and drop some science on the mic–-or just kick back and listen with a fine cup of joe. Every Friday.
Saturday, May 23
Paducah Prose Writers Group, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 3-5 p.m., free.
For fiction and non-fiction writers. Bring a few pages of your work to improve. Meets in the second floor conference room.
Ongoing Events
LowerTown Art & Music Festival (Jefferson-Park, 3rd-9th Streets, LowerTown Arts District, Paducah), May 22-May 24: Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free admission.
Not strictly literary, but sure to be inspiring.
Welcome to Paducah Reads!
Currently, this blog is an experiment. I am culling media sources for literary events in the western Kentucky area. I plan to post about once a week. If, however, you know of an event (writers' group, poetry reading, book-signing, etc.) that you would like to see promoted on Paducah Reads, please e-mail me at bfbrengan @ wk dot net. Also, if you find any misinformation about an event on here or you know of an event change, please contact me. This blog is only as good its sources.
Of course, what ultimately gets published here is up to me, but I hope you'll help this blog become a useful resource for published authors, aspiring writers, and curious readers in western Kentucky.
Of course, what ultimately gets published here is up to me, but I hope you'll help this blog become a useful resource for published authors, aspiring writers, and curious readers in western Kentucky.
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