Events for February 22 Through February 28

Monday, February 22
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

Monday, February 22
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Murray State’s Regional Special Events Center (1401 State Route 121 North, Murray, KY), 7 p.m., free.
The latest speaker in Murray State University’s Presidential Lecture Series is Archbishop Desmond Tutu, world-renowned human rights activist, author, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Beginning with his opposition to apartheid in South Africa, Tutu has worked tirelessly to spread peace, justice, and democracy; and to end racial divisions throughout the world.

Tuesday, February 23
Story Time: A B Sea, McCracken County Public Library (555 Washington St., Paducah), 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., free.
Each program is designed for preschoolers and their caregivers.

Tuesday, February 23
Mayfield Writing and Public Speaking Group, Graves County Public Library (601 N. 17th St., Mayfield, KY), 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., free. Every Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 23
Singer/Songwriter Night, Mother Duncan's (225 Broadway, Paducah), 9 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24
Whip It! with the Roller Girls, Maiden Alley Cinema (112 Maiden Alley, Paducah), 6 p.m., $10.
Join your favorite Radioactive City Roller Girls at Maiden Alley for this special screening of Whip It! (based on the novel by Shauna Cross). $10 gets you a movie and all you can drink (beer for those 21 and up). Hang out with the derby girls, then sit back and watch Drew Barrymore's directorial debut featuring everyone's favorite all-female, full-contact sport!

Thursday, February 25
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 (270) 247-2911 to enroll your child. Every Thursday morning.

Friday, February 26
Always…Patsy Cline; Badgett Playhouse, (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY); 7 p.m.; $21.99, $19.99, and $16.99.
Back by popular demand! Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. This musical play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Sweet Dreams… 27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.” Tickets are on sale now. Reserve seats by calling (888) 362-4223.

Friday, February 26
Paducah Writers Group readings, Etcetera Coffeehouse (320 North 6th St., Paducah), 7:30 p.m., free. Every Friday.

Saturday, February 27
Always…Patsy Cline; Badgett Playhouse, (1838 JH O'Bryan, Grand Rivers, KY); 7 p.m.; $21.99, $19.99, and $16.99.
Back by popular demand! Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. This musical play, complete with down-home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Cline's unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Sweet Dreams… 27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline's letters to Seger, which were consistently signed "Love ALWAYS... Patsy Cline.” Tickets are on sale now. Reserve seats by calling (888) 362-4223.


Ongoing Events
February 1 through March 15
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man Book Discussion, Christ Temple Church (523 North 12th St., Paducah), 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We will be discussing the No. 1 best-selling book by Steve Harvey, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man. Two chapters will be discussed each Monday, through March 15. For more info, contact Deborah Walton, (270) 575-3823.

August 12, 2009 through April 2010
Story Time, Calloway County Public Library (710 Main Street, Murray, KY), various times (check times below), free (but registration required).
Story Times are NOT drop in. Spaces are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register a child or for more information, contact Sandy Linn, Youth Services Librarian, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00-4:30 or on Saturday, 9:00-4:30, at (270) 753-2288 or email her.

Library Toddlers #1
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 9:30-10 a.m.

Library Toddlers #2
Children age 12 months (walkers) through 36 months accompanied by an adult who assists the child with participation as well as listening and sitting skills.
Includes board books, music, and toy time.
Wednesday 10:20-10:50 a.m.

Preschool Story Time
Children age 3 through 5 accompanied by an adult who assists the child with listening and sitting skills, participation and activities. Includes picture books, music, films, and craft activities.
Wednesday 11-11:45 a.m.