iList/aList, March & April 2010

Want to see and be seen? We’ve got Paducah’s hottest art openings, fundraisers and super special events on tap for March and April! Mark your calendars, get gussied up and go! It’s the new iList/aList!

Sunday, March 7
Oscar Night: A Red Carpet Event
Maiden Alley Cinema
112 Maiden Alley
5:30 p.m.
It’s Oscar Night at Maiden Alley Cinema! Walk the Red Carpet with paparazzi including Bill Fox, Keith Ford and John Paul Henry! Check out our Tuxedo Hotties — Paducah celebs who look cute in tuxes! Catering by Artisan Kitchen, Oscartinis and other libations poured by our celebrity bartender! Sweet beats by DJ Urban Kobbb and DJLJ and a silent auction featuring Julie Shaw jewels. And, of course, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards on the big screen! Come stylin’ — we have awards for Best Dressed Man, Woman & Couple! $30 single tix; $50 for two. RSVP to Landee Bryant.

Saturday, March 13
Men Who Cook 2010
Paducah/McCracken County Convention and Expo Center
7 p.m.
Who doesn’t love ‘em some Men Who Cook? This Purchase Area Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center fundraiser features a sports theme and b-ball on big-screen TVs all night long! Celebrity chefs from local businesses, community groups and political arenas will wear aprons, prepare great hors d’oeuvres and desserts and serve them from their sports-themed tables. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a united stand against sexual violence and child abuse in our community! Buy tix through PASAC, 270.534.4422, Wagner Wine and Spirits and CFSB. Chefs, download all the scoop!

Friday, March 19
2nd Annual Curtain Call Auction
Market House Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Join the fun at our Second Annual Curtain Call Auction. This evening features entertainment, food, drink and lively bidding on parts in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Enchanted for a One-Night-Only Performance on Saturday, June 19. Or bid on a Day on a 75’ houseboat at the lake with 20 of your closest friends, a Princess Tea Party, Prince Fishing Party, original Bill Ford art, Stepsisters Get Ready for the Ball Package and much, much more! For more info, call 270.444.6828 or visit the Web site.

Saturday, March 20
2010 The Vagina Monologues
Robert Cherry Civic Center
2701 Park Ave.
7 p.m.
Local women perform pieces from Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, which depict the honest, humorous and sometimes tragic condition of women and children. Benefits The Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center. A reception is set for 6 p.m., with an auction/raffle held after the performance. $10 at the door, or from Etcetera Coffeehouse and the Merryman House. Download the more generous donations schedule. Volunteers are needed too — contact Charles Schneider.

Thursday, March 25
United Way Victory Celebration: 75 Years
Carson Center
100 Kentucky Ave.
6 p.m.
Celebrate 75 years of the United Way. Individual reservations are available for $25 each. Business sponsorships are available for $300 and include entrance for 10 and business recognition at the event. RSVP to Lisa Heine or call the United Way office, 270.442.1691.

Saturday, March 27
Dancing With Our Stars
Harrah’s Event Center
100 East Front St.
6:30 p.m.
Metropolis, Ill.
See Paducah’s stars perform their best ballroom dancing to raise money for the American Cancer Society through the Lourdes Relay For Life Teams. Open dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction. Audience votes by dollar donations. Pick you favorite Star! For more info, contact Rita Bailey, 270.444.2873.

Tuesday, March 30
Emerging Technology Center Dedication
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
2 p.m.
Everyone’s invited to the dedication of the Emerging Technology Center, now open for classes! The center brings together state-of-the art facilities, customized training for business and industry, great college courses and the support services needed to meet workforce technology requirements. Students can earn new associate degrees in applied science in engineering and certifications in Microsoft and Cisco Systems information technology and more. The state-of-the-art facilities include a conference room equipped with 3D and virtual reality capabilities, a 10,000-sq.-ft.-high bay area and a Cyber Cafe!

Thursday, April 1
Paducah School of Art Reception
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery
5 p.m.
Meet the Paducah School of Art artists and enjoy this new exhibit, 5-7 p.m. On display April 1-May 3. 

Saturday, April 3
Fairness in Western Kentucky
Home of Dick Dougherty and Robin Taffler
1502 Hermitage Place
7 p.m.
Murray, Ky.
Promote fairness for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Western Kentucky by supporting the Kentucky Fairness Alliance and the National Equality Federation. Special guests include State Rep. Tom Burch and 1st District Commissioner Timothy Thomas of the KY Commission on Human Rights. 7-9:30 p.m. General tickets $50. For more info, contact Jody Cofer.

Thursday, April 15
Wine Tasting and Auction
Carson Center
100 Kentucky Ave.
5:30 p.m.
This year’s featured wine expert: Kentucky’s own Dr. Tom Cottrell, known as the Wine Doc. Dr. Cottrell has started and perfected Napa Valley wineries since 1970, and today consults for the wine industry based out of his lab in Winchester, Ky. Dr. Cottrell will be host/expert/teacher at the Grand Tasting, which is part of the event. These are extremely fun small, seated, educational tastings of four top wines. So be sure to reserve your spot by calling 443.9932, x240. The overall event will, as usual, feature fantastic wine and gourmet food, along with an incredible auction. Proceeds benefit performing arts and education provided for audiences of all ages at the Carson Center, our nonprofit regional performing arts center. Check out our event page for more details! For tickets, contact Debbie Wattier, 270.443.9932, x240.

Saturday, April 17
Easter Seals Spring Tune-Up Dodgeball Tournament
Paducah Regional Sportsplex
6525 US Hwy 60
9 a.m.
Are you an Average Joe or a Dodgeball Legend? Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive and Dodge for Easter Seals West Kentucky. Teams of 6-10 co-ed players (with four serving as alternates). $250 fee. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Awards for best team uniform, spirit and name! 9 a.m. registration; game starts at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $1. Sponsors include USEC, Hampton Physical Therapy, Boehl Stopher & Graves and a Friend of Easter Seals! Download the registration form and contact Sarah B. Roman, 270.444.9687.

Saturday, April 17
FEAT on the Street Fourth Annual 5K Run/Walk
Noble Park
9 a.m. 5K Race; 10 a.m. Youth Run
Join in this fourth annual 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Western Kentucky chapter of FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) and goSoccer, a soccer team for athletes with a physical or mental disability. Includes a one-mile youth run. This year’s event route includes the Greenway Trail! Hosted by Rehab Associates Foundation and FEAT. Download the registration form.

Saturday, April 17
Second Annual Feast for St. Nicholas Family Clinic
7 p.m.
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner in one of 16 elegant homes across Paducah. $75 per ticket – all proceeds benefit the St. Nicholas Family Clinic. For more info, contact Dee Dee Whittaker.

Saturday, April 24
2010 Four Rivers Walk to Cure Diabetes
Noble Park
1 p.m.
Join in the 2010 Four Rivers Walk to Cure Diabetes! Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities for kids, live music and food while helping raise awareness and funds for diabetes education and research. Registration is free — just go online and click Paducah Walk. Join an existing team, start your own or make a donation. Co-chairs: Ashley and Tom Shadoan, 270.534.0667.