iList/aList, September & October 2010

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

Thursday, Sept. 16
5th Annual Heart & Soul Art Celebration
Maiden Alley Cinema
6 p.m.
This annual community art auction features art from area artists with and without disabilities and other special needs. Collaborative artwork from Easter Seals West Kentucky artists and local artists on display. Easter Seals West Kentucky client Tommeal Lee will be the featured artist this year. Tickets are $20 and can be reserved by calling 443.1200 or 444.9687.

Saturday, Sept. 18
Kurt Umbarger Benefit Golf Scramble & Silent Auction
Benton Country Club
1830 Golf Course Rd.
Benton, Ky.
8 a.m.
Kurt fell from his deer stand on Dec. 3, 2010 and suffered a severe spinal cord injury rendering him without the use of any of his extremities. The costs of his continued medical care & rehabilitation are astronomical and much is not covered by insurance. Area golfers and anyone willing to donate to the silent auction (monetary donations are greatly appreciated, too) are welcome to come out and support this benefit. Hole Sponsorship/Donation & Entry forms can be picked up at any CFSB location in Marshall, McCracken & Calloway Counties. For more info, contact Eric Long, 270.527.5500, or Jennifer Davis.

Saturday, Sept. 18
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament: Benefits Susan G. Komen Foundation
St. Mary High School
1243 Elmdale Rd.
3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by St. John’s Knights of Columbus. Doors open 3:30 p.m.; seating assignments 4:45 p.m.; play starts promptly at 5 p.m. $100 buy-in, limited to 150 players. Benefits Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Register by calling 270.210.9412.

Saturday, Sept. 18
Love That Art!
Jane and Oscar Gamble’s Back Yard
4200 Buckner Lane
6 p.m.
Come enjoy an evening under the stars, and bid on Paducah art at the fourth Love That Art! Gala Auction on the back lawn of Jane & Oscar Gamble’s home. It is an evening of art, food, beverage and fun! One-fourth of the proceeds go to the Yeiser Art Center; the rest supports the endowment for the Chad Gamble Tennis Courts at Paducah Tilghman, which were dedicated 10 years ago. More than 100 pieces of art will be offered in all mediums! Tickets are $15 per person; tables of eight may be purchased for $250. Contact the Yeiser, 442.2453, or ticket chair Renee Tilley, 442.2392. Guaranteed seating and a personal waiter included! Auctioneer is Robert Alexander.

Thursday, Sept. 23 - Saturday, Sept. 25
16th Ever BBQ on the River
Downtown Paducah
Don’t miss the 16th Ever BBQ on the River! This big event benefits more than 75 charities throughout the Paducah area and features great entertainment, family and children’s activities, Marine Industry Day, the cool Ohio River aquarium, the Paducah Symphony Beer Garden, Old Market Days and, of course, the world’s best BBQ!

Friday, Sept. 24
An Empire State of Mind Fall Fashion Show
Carson Center
7 p.m.
The Bobby Jones Scholarship Committee has put together one of the best fall fashion shows ever, featuring up to 100 fashion styles from co-sponsor department store, Dillard’s, in the Kentucky Oaks Mall. Many of the top designers that Dillard’s carry will be featured in the show. The show includes the unveiling of three local women selected as Paducah’s Dream Girls, each performing one of the hit musical songs from the Broadway play and motion picture. For the $18 donation, you’ll enjoy local beautiful female models, handsome male models, a reception, music, a chance at a door prize and the opportunity to see what should be in your wardrobe for fall 2010. The event is general seating, we recommend arriving early to get a front seat to watch a spectacular show. For tix, call 270.442.3025. All proceeds go to the Bobby Jones Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, Sept. 25
Who’s Your Daddy Rally
Hogdaddy’s Saloon
Old Shawneetown, Ill.
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
This Motorcycle Rally/Poker Run for Charity departs from Huddle House off I-24’s Exit 3. Before hitting the road, feed your belly a tasty country breakfast. Then saddle up for a cruise through Paducah, leading you through The Trace (KY Highway 453) in Land Between the Lakes, home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Western Kentucky. Then cross over into Tennessee and conclude the ride with prizes and entertainment at Fat Daddy’s Resort and Marina in Dover. For more info, contact Lisa Cash, 519.6346. Registration between 8-10 a.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25
16th Annual United Way 5K and Youth 1 Mile Run
Paducah Bank
8:30 a.m.
Join us for the 16th Annual United Way 5K and Youth 1 Mile Run! $20 advanced registration; $25 race day registration. Download the race packet, register at active.com or register on-site beginning at 7:30 a.m. The one-mile youth run begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K race starts at 9 a.m. Race begins and ends at Paducah Bank. Sponsorships available! Contact Lisa Heine, 442.1691.

Saturday, Sept. 25
Reading by Poet Erin Keane
The Yeiser Art Center
200 Broadway
7:30 p.m.
Poet Erin Keane will read from, and sign copies of, her newest collection, Death-Defying Acts.

Monday, Sept. 27
Putting for the Dream with Jeff Bidwell, Benefits The Dream Factory
Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center
6215 Highway 641 North
Gilbertsville, Ky.
WPSD’s Jeff Bidwell is at it again raising money to help kids! The station, Jeff and Kentucky Shores Family Fun Center have joined forces to raise money for The Dream Factory children’s charity. Jeff will be playing Mini-Golf on Kentucky Shores’ Islands course for 24-hours straight (with WPSD on-site filming, of course). Come on out and join the fun — your donation to The Dream Factory gets you a round of Mini-Golf with Jeff! Help benefit deserving kids by playing Mini-Golf or just come out and cheer Jeff on. Anyone can come and challenge Jeff — prizes for those who can beat him! And everyone gets a koozie! Starts at 6 p.m. tonight and runs through 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28.

Tuesday, Sept. 28
WKCTC Gala Scholarship Auction
Harrah’s Hotel & Conference Center
Metropolis, Ill.
6 p.m.
More than 100 live and silent auction items are available at this annual Gala Scholarship Auction benefiting West Kentucky Community & Technical College students. Doors and silent auction begins at 6 p.m., with the live auction action at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit the general scholarship fund for WKCTC students. For more info, contact Becky Haus, 270.534.3086.

Friday, Oct. 1
Gallery 600 Relocation Reception
Gallery 600 West
217 Nahm St.
5-8 p.m.
Gallery 600 is pleased to invite you to our Relocation Reception. We are honored to have Heidi Brandariz, director of the Rare Prints Gallery of Franklin, Tenn., exhibiting a large and diverse selection of original antique prints. For more info, contact Nancy or Kristi, 442.1985.

Saturday, Oct. 2
2010 Purchase Area Memory Walk
Paducah Waterfront
8:30-10 a.m.
A new location for Paducah’s premiere event to raise funds to conquer Alzheimer’s Disease. Form a fundraising team and walk with us along Paducah’s floodwall as we take steps to move a nation for a cure. For more info, contact Cynthia Foster, 270.442.6884, or Jessica Toren, 270.534.0620.

Saturday, Oct. 2
H.O.R.S.E.S. Inc. 5K Race
Kenlake State Resort Park
542 Kenlake Rd.
Hardin, Ky.
9 a.m.
Challenging course with rolling hills and slopes on beautiful Kentucky Lake. Entry fee: $15 pre-registration; $20 day of race. Race begins at 9 a.m.; packets can be picked up 7-8:45 a.m. For entry form, visit horsesinc.org or call the race hotline, 270.205.1441.

Saturday, Oct. 9
Heart Walk
Noble Park
8:30 am
Fun-filled, non-competitive one- or three-mile walk. Music, activities for the kids, inspirational survivor stories, refreshments and more! Funds help to continue American Heart Association fight heart disease and stroke. Register online! For more info, contact Jamie Smith, 270.339.4717.

Saturday, Oct. 9
Second Saturday Gallery Walk
LowerTown Arts District Galleries & Studios
Noon-8 p.m.
Visit one of more than 20 LowerTown galleries and studios on the second Saturday of every month. Enjoy fine art and crafts while strolling through this historic neighborhood. 270.444.8649.

Sunday, Oct. 10
Third Annual Bikes on Broadway
Broadway from 24th to 4th Street
1 p.m.
Play in the street without worrying about traffic. Broadway will be closed to cars and open to bicyclists, walkers, runners, roller bladders, wheelchairs, families, parents pushing strollers and all manner of human-powered transportation! For everyone who believes that safe places to ride, walk or run are important to quality of life. For more info, visit the Parks Department section of the City’s website or call 444.8508.

Saturday, Oct. 16
Gracie’s Hope and Hearts Run
Noble Park
7 a.m.
Run, walk or crawl at this 1st Annual Family Event which includes a 5K Timed Run, 5K Walk, Kids’ Fun Dash, fun kids’ activities, music and great food! Proceeds benefit the Missing GRACE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. MGF’s mission is to provide resources and support to aid families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, infertility or adoption challenges and to advocate for proper management of pregnancies for all women. Sponsored by Contemporary OB/GYN!

Saturday, Oct. 16
Red Cross Toss Tournament
Stuart Nelson Park
175 Stuart Nelson Park Rd.
10 a.m.
Disc Golf Tournament and Corn Hole Tournament. For more info, call the Red Cross Office, 270.442.3575.

Thursday, Oct. 21
Chamber of Commerce Trade Show
Paducah/McCracken County Convention & Expo Center
2 p.m.
The Chamber’s Trade Show, 2-7 p.m., is always the Chamber’s largest networking event of the year. More than 500 attendees come to learn about the newest products and services offered in the Greater Paducah region. The Trade Show gives exhibiting businesses the opportunity to reach hundreds of customers in a short amount of time. Set your course for the coming year with advertising and marketing opportunities for your business and a tune-up for your sales team. All businesses are invited to participate. For more info, email the Chamber.

Saturday, Oct. 23
2010 Distiller’s Dinner on Stage at the Carson Center
Carson Center
100 Kentucky Ave.
6:30 p.m.
Featured guest: Jim Rutledge, Master Distiller for Four Roses bourbon since 1995. Mr. Rutledge was part of the inaugural class of the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. These dinners started with Bill Samuels of Makers Mark in 2005, and are now a popular tradition. Proceeds benefit the Carson Center, our nonprofit regional performing arts center. Purchase tix now by contacting Debbie Wattier, 270.443.9932, x240.

Saturday, Oct. 30
Harrah’s & iList Paducah Halloween Bash
Harrah’s Metropolis
Riverfront Event Center
8 p.m.
It’s the region’s biggest and best Halloween Bash, sponsored by Harrah’s and iList Paducah! Appetizers, drink specials prize money and more! It’s the Halloween party you can’t afford to miss! $5. Details to come!