November’s Second Saturday: Get Your Shop On!
It’s Second Saturday weekend in LowerTown! The festivities begin Friday night with Bill Renzulli’s 7@5 show at Gallery 5 and Naturally & Artificially Flavored at HeART of Healing Gallery — both at 5 p.m. — and continue on throughout Saturday with new art and great holiday gift ideas from all the shops, studios and galleries, 12-8 p.m.!
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Go ahead! Shop ’til you drop! Our list includes neighborhood and Downtown cafés and B&Bs — so you can stay as long as you’d like! All events take place Saturday, Nov. 14, unless noted.
Here are a few of our favorite spots:
Aphrodite Gallery
503 North 7th St.
444.6871
Julie Shaw’s exquisite jewelry features sterling silver accented with 14k, 18k and 22k gold. Her creations are magically transformed by a patina that enhances unique agates, jaspers, opals and other precious stones. Look for her new pieces, especially her rings made with precious and semi precious stones!
Aspire Arts
611 North 6th St.
575.3349
Janet and Jay O’Rourke are featuring New Works in Wood, made from wood they collected after the ice storm. Bluebird of Happiness is one of many colorful pieces. Aspire Arts features American crafts, fine art and great jewelry and accessories from some of the nation’s best artists, too!
Bryerpatch Studio
502 North 5th St.
444.8040
Today, meet the fabulous and very famous quilter Caryl Fallert, and check out her variety of quilting how-to books.
Canvas Room Fine Art Supplies
719 Madison St.
443.1249
Canvas Room offers all sorts of great paper, canvases, claybord, aquabord, acrylics, glazes and more!
Cowango Studios
517 North 8th St.
908.0755
Bringing their interest in world culture to LowerTown, artists Stefanie Graves (known for her vibrant watercolors) and David Lucht (known for his finely crafted batiks) of Cowango Studios explore images that bridge the personal and universal, familiar and exotic. Today, meet Berry Craig, author of True Tales of Old-Time Kentucky Politics: Bombast, Bourbon & Burgoo.
Cynthia’s Ristorante
125 Market House Square
443.3319
After a long day of shopping, relax at the bar as hottie Brett Duwe mixes up one of his special concoctions and enjoy one of the best meals in town!
Dixie Leather Works
306 North 7th St.
442.1058
Stop by this working cottage industry and studio and see one-of-a-kind original designs and 19th century museum reproductions. Artist Phil Phillips has a great collection of items, and he makes movie props, home décor pieces, leather handbags, business accessories, guitar straps and other pieces.
Doe’s Eat Place
136 Broadway
443.9006
Looking for a great steak? Look no further than Doe’s Eat Place. Friendly staff, hometown atmosphere and steaks cooked to perfection!
Etcetera Coffeehouse and Student Art Gallery
320 North 6th St.
443.7760
Young and old alike gather in the heart of LowerTown for organic and fair-trade coffees and organic teas and to view art from local students. The coffeehouse features Kirchhoff’s Bakery bagels, homemade cookies and snacks, specialty gourmet coffee and bubble teas. Free wireless Internet access, newspapers and a shelf full of games keep everyone entertained, as do the local musicians and writers who regularly perform. Today meet Cliff Gill, author of Doin’ Time for a Living: The story of a Kentucky jail. And later, enjoy singer Shawn Fawkes, 7 p.m.
Fat Moe’s
902 Broadway
442.6637
Enjoy lunch or dinner at Fat Moe’s — their burgers rock — and check out the David Ivey Band at 9 p.m.!
Gallery 1025
1025 Jefferson St.
210.1924
Gallery 1025 represents some of the best artists that Paducah has to offer, along with artists of national and international reputation. Located west of the historic LowerTown Arts District, the gallery is open free to the public on the second Saturday of every month or by appointment. And ask about gallery rentals!
Gallery 5
803 Madison St., enter on 8th St.
444.2020
Celebrating seven years in LowerTown, Gallery 5 features William F. Renzulli’s bold, colorful, imaginative landscapes and precise, crisp architectural portraits in acrylics, pastel and watercolor working on canvas and paper. Help Bill celebrate at his 7@5 show, 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, and stop by again Saturday to see his new work. Both Bill and wife Patience are authors, as well. Check out Bill’s Have I Told You Today That I Love You, and Patience’s Mama Pajama Tells A Story.
HeART of Healing Gallery
233 North 7th St.
442.2324
Owned by Physician-Artist Dr. Christi Bonds, HeART of Healing Gallery™ is dedicated to bringing the worlds of healing and art together. Bonds, a family practitioner who is also licensed in acupuncture, Chinese medicine and homeopathy, offers her patients an array of healing gifts in a non-traditional setting. Don’t miss the Friday, Nov. 13, opening reception of Naturally and Artificially Flavored, 5-8 p.m. The show features work from SIUC graduate students of the Ceramics, Glass, Metals-Blacksmithing, Sculpture and the Two-Dimensional departments. Paducah artist Freda Fairchild selected the works for the exhibit. Enjoy food, beverages, music and an abundance of art! Through Dec. 11.
Judeen’s Art Studio & Gallery
720 Harrison St.
444.9525
Judeen Theis displays her gorgeous artwork including paintings based on the rapidly deteriorating ancient Indian cave paintings along the Rio Grande River in west Texas. She also creates gorgeous fiber arts including quilts, batiks, knitted hats and scarves, along with stained glass and ceramics. And she has equine photography by The Equestrian Vagabond Merri Melde. Today, meet Pam Whinnery, author of Favorite Recipes of Kentucky Celebrities, and Angie Wyatt, author of Timmy the Tractor, His Hay Day.
Kijsa Housman Studio
444 North 8th St.
Enjoy beautiful work by artist Kijsa Housman and meet Tracey Buchanan, author/illustrator of Flutterbies!
Kirchhoff’s Deli & Bakery
114-118 South 2nd St.
442.7117
Time for lunch? Kirchhoff’s has great soups, salads, sandwiches — and a to-die for bakery filled with shopping pick-me-up treats!
Leaping Trout Studio
723 Madison St.
441.7050
Enjoy watercolors on paper and acrylics on canvas by Keyth Kahrs. Keyth is a realist, painting in the studio using his own photos as subject matter. Also available: giclee prints, assorted photographs, blank note cards, fish mobiles and Leaping Trout Studio silk-screened T-shirts. The Wee Three show is on exhibit, featuring small works by Keyth, Bill Renzulli and Will MacKay. Through December.
Martin Fierro Argentinean Grill
314 Broadway
408.1300
Savor the tastes of Latin America right in Downtown Paducah! Check out the beautiful accommodations for holiday parties. Purchase Martin Fierro holiday gift cards — and save 20 percent! Perfect for friends, family, co-workers, clients and anyone else who loves great food and a beautiful atmosphere.
Mentor House Gallery
332 North 6th St.
442.1635
No doubt about it: Mentor House Gallery is a must-see in LowerTown. Stop by and check it out! Today, meet Ro Morse, author of 100 Things to Enjoy in Historic Paducah and Ro’s Simple Pleasures, and Ann Watkins, author of Reclaiming the Art of Child Training Toward a Biblical Approach.
Merry Gems Studio Gallery
303 North 5th St.
575.5447
Artist Marigem Emde works in abstract watercolor, mixed media and acrylic and she enjoys fun experiments. She also offers specialized face painting.
Mother Duncan’s
225 Broadway
441.8458
Looking for some post-shopping night life in Downtown Paducah? Pat Duncan and team have transformed the old Jeremiah’s into the new Mother Duncan’s! Midlife Crisis performs tonight at 8 p.m.
Nancy Calcutt Studio
521 Madison St.
415.9041
Nancy Calcutt’s lovely studio features a holiday preview of her new work. Enjoy pastels, oils and mixed media. And refreshments!
Paducah Yoga Center
627 Broadway
575.0211
Nicole Brown and her colleagues invite everyone to experience the benefits of yoga. Classes are listed on her Web site.
Pinecone Art Gallery
421 North 7th St.
443.1433
Char Downs exhibits new artists every quarter. Her gallery/studio is available for meetings, parties and special occasions. Char and Jay’s book from Arcadia Publishing, Then and Now, LowerTown, Paducah, is on sale and signed by the authors.
Ristorante di Fratelli
211 Broadway
442.7054
Celebrate a great day of shopping with drinks at di Fratelli, mixed up by super cute Brian Steffen. Enjoy a fab dinner as well — di Frats has something for everyone!
Stornoway House Gallery
513 North 6th St.
444.9446
Wil and Carolyn MacKay offer hundreds of art glass ornaments, paperweights, perfume bottles, handmade jewelry boxes, artisan-made jewelry, harmonic wind chimes, pottery and Wil’s realist oil paintings of land and sea. All handmade in the U.S.A.! Today meet John Robertson, author of Paducah, a Pictorial History.
Studio 7 on Sixth
314 North 6th St.
564.9229
Owner Tammy Sills makes beautiful inlaid rugs and offers gifts and jewelry in Studio 7 on Sixth. On Friday, Nov. 13, meet artist Chris Owen from 4-7 p.m.
Studio e
415 North 7th St.
443.3947
Emily Young of Studio e offers physical therapy, personal training and Pilates (mat and reformer) within the walls of a beautifully decorated studio in the heart of LowerTown. This welcoming, serene treatment center fosters a healing environment unique among the many clinics and gyms of mainstream America.
STUDIO mars
418 North 7th St.
442.1087
Paul Lorenz’s new work revolves around chemistry and time, gravity and viscosity…on paper, panel and canvas.
Studio Miska
627 Madison
442.5266
Studio Miska is showing new work by Freda Fairchild (etching on wood and canvas) and ceramics by Mitch Kimball.
Terra Cottage
514 North 7th St.
518.858.3605
Stop in and enjoy Michael Terra’s emotionally engaging ceramics — they’ll make you laugh and smile. The Kookie Bar serves cookies, ice cream sandwiches and tea slushies.
The Egg & I, Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery
335 North 6th St.
443.6323
Carol Gabany, egg carving artist and off-loom bead weaver, and Rita Park, local potter, will be up to their elbows in gorgeous clay, 4-7 p.m. Stop by for a demonstration and refreshments. Meet Steve Gabany, author of Historic Architecture of Paducah and McCracken County.
The Egg & I Guest Suite
335 North 6th St.
443.6323
Steve and Carol Gabany offer a gorgeous guest suite on the second floor above The Egg & I, Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery. Theirs is the last two-story pre-Civil War house in Paducah. The newly renovated and decorated suite sleeps four with a queen-size bed and queen-size sofa bed, bathroom, front and back balconies, TV and cable. Includes voucher for a light breakfast across the street at Etcetera Coffeehouse.
The Guest House
331 Madison St.
444.8378
Owner Martha Kloss offers the perfect combination of B&B ambiance and the privacy of home. The upper level includes two bedrooms – one with a full-size bed, a twin bed and a working gas-coal fireplace; the other with a queen-size bed and half-bath. Both share a common full bath with a claw-foot tub/shower. Fully equipped kitchen, large dining room, common room with sleeper-sofa and front and back porches. First floor unit coming soon!
The Mary Jane Inn
502 North 6th St.
443.5316 or 443.7266
Built in 1873, The Mary Jane Inn is a rare example of Victorian Italianate architecture in Paducah. Occupying what once was the main parlor rooms, the private luxury suite includes a queen-size bed, living room, full bathroom with shower, kitchenette with dining area, 15-foot ceilings, a large sitting porch with side garden, private entrance and wireless Internet access. Owners Monica and Paul Bilak offer a small continental breakfast with gourmet coffee and tea! And ask the Bilaks about Project AIDS Orphan!
Working Artist Studio
303 North 8th St.
441.7844
Charlotte and Ira Erwin feature fine art, wearable art, fine bookbinding and custom framing. Today, “Make Your Own Bookmark,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for those wintry great book afternoons ahead. $15. Also, select area authors will share their work.
Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Enduring Transience features digital photographs by Alison Hahn and ceramic vessels by John Hasegawa. Both Hahn and Hasegawa are instructors at the Paducah School of Art. Hahn’s digital photographs are inspired by the Dutch Golden Age paintings that explore the transient nature of life through symbolism with hidden messages about mortality and the brevity of life. The slashes and marks that Hasegawa makes across the surfaces of his vessels capture the energetic motion of transformation from a ball of clay to a finished vessel. For more info, call 270.442.2453 or send an email.
