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(Last updated at 2 p.m. Sept. 2)

VISUAL ART

"Boxed In," charcoal figure drawings by Centre College graduate Erika Boyle, through September, grand hall, Community Arts Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Information: (859) 236-4054.

"Folk Art Constructions," works by the late Danville native Charles Dawson Sr., through September, upstairs gallery, Community Arts Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Information: (859) 236-4054.

"Idyllic Landscapes," by Sandra Scott, through September, Community Arts Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Saturday. Information: (859) 236-4054.

"Image of the Horse," wire sculptures by Dacelle Peckler, through September, Community Arts Center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Information: (859) 236-4054.

Works by Shirley Cochran-Walls, through September, Boyle County Public Library. Sponsored by Gathering Artists. Open to the public during regular business hours. Free. Information: (859) 332-7046.

Works by Nancy Beresford, Geri Trinler and Diane Reed, through September, Boyle County Airport lobby. Sponsored by Gathering Artists. Open to the public during regular business hours. Free. Information: (859) 236-6627.

Works by Linda Wilson, through September, McDowell Wellness Center. Sponsored by Gathering Artists. Open to the public during regular business hours. Free. Information: (859) 332-7046.

Varied works by Nancy Beresford, Geri Trinler, Jackie Zimmerman, Donna Clore, Gaynella McGuire, John Robinson, Delores Taylor, Wayne Daugherty, LaChrista Ellis, J. Robert Gundy Jr., Diane Reed and Huda Kadhim, through December, Commonwealth Cancer Center, Danville bypass. Open during regular business hours. Free. Information: (859) 236-6561.

"Four Seasons - Four Directions," works by Kathleen O'Brien, through Sunday, Women's Institute and Gallery, New Harmony, Ind. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (812) 682-3799.

"Paint the Town," paintings and prints by Deborah Banta-Westerfield and Chris Huestis, through Sept. 16, The Art Depository, 106 E. Maple St., Nicholasville. Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Information: (859) 885-0106 or (859) 536-5405.

MUSIC

Shane Eldridge and the Desert Wind Band, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, Mae Johnson's White Barn, Waynesburg. Cost: $5/adults, $1/under 9. Auction: 7 p.m. Monday. Information: (606) 365-3417.

Karaoke with Alan Finley, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday, Fraternal Order of Eagles 4394, Junction City. Cost: $3/members and guests. Information: (859) 854-6847.

Billyblues, 9 p.m. Friday, Natasha's Cafe, Lexington. Cost: $5.

Shaky Ground, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, Billy Thompson Farm on Tar Lick Road. Free. Also featuring a horseshoe tournament. Information: (859) 854-6119.

THEATER

"We've Been Friends Forever," new comedy, 8 p.m. Sept. 9-10 and 16-17, 3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18, West T. Hill Community Theatre. Cost: $9/advance, $10/door. Tickets: (859) 236-1310.

"You Can't Take It With You," classic comedy, 8 p.m. Sept. 9-10 and 16-17, 3 p.m. Sept. 11 and 18, Ragged Edge Community Theater, Harrodsburg. Tickets: (859) 734-2389.

AUDITIONS

For "Annie Jr.," West T. Hill Community Theatre's late-fall production, 6:30 p.m Sept. 12 and 13, at the theater on Larrimore Lane. Roles available for 25 youths - at least 10 boys, the rest girls - ages 5 to 18. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and some singing; those auditioning can bring a prepared vocal number. Taped music from the musical's score will be available. Production dates: Nov. 11-13 and 18-20; directed by Karen L. Logue. Information: (859) 236-8607.

DANCE

Contra dance, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St., Lexington. Cost: $7/adults, $5/students and first-timers. Information: (859) 269-2713.

CLASSES

"Working with Clay: Pottery for Adults," for ages 18 and older, 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 13, Community Arts Center. Cost: $60 plus supplies. Instructor: Rachel Hickman. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Waltz and Swing Dancing," one-hour private lessons, Tuesday evenings by appointment, Sept. 13-Nov. 22, Community Arts Center. Cost: $25/hour per couple, $20/hour per single. Instructor: Mila Elkins. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Preschool Crafts I," for ages 3-5 with parent or guardian, 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays Sept. 9-Oct. 14, Community Arts Center. Cost: $40. Instructor: Jenny Fieberg. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Preschool Crafts II," for ages 3-5 with parent or guardian, 10-10:30 a.m. Fridays Nov. 4-Dec. 16, Community Arts Center. Cost: $40. Instructor: Jenny Fieberg. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Imagination at Play," for ages 3-5, 2-2:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 14-Oct. 5, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Rebecca Ryland. Information: (859)324-0371.

"Play-Acting," for ages 5-7, 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 5, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Rebecca Ryland. Information: (859)324-0371.

"Collage," for ages 7-9, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays, Sept. 6-21, Community Arts Center. Cost: $40. Instructor: Lauren Arnold. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Musical Theatre Workshop," for ages 8 and older, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 6, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Rebecca Ryland. Information: (859)324-0371.

"Working with Watercolors," for ages 10-12, 4-5 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 12-29, Community Arts Center. Cost: $30 plus supplies. Instructor: Laura Clay. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Jewelry Making," for ages 11-14, 4-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 6, Community Arts Center. Cost: $40 plus supplies. Instructor: Rachel Hickman. Registration: (859) 236-4054.

"Monologue/Auditioning Techniques," for ages 11 and older,5-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 6, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Rebecca Ryland. Information: (859)324-0371.

"Composer Crunch," music history and composers explored through discussion, whorksheets, group activities and listening, for grades 9-12, 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22 and Dec. 20, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Sharon Williams. Cost: $35. Registration: (859) 936-1927.

Piano lessons, for all ages, Community Arts Center. Instructor: Sharon Williams. Registration: (859) 936-1927.

AND MORE ...

Sixth Annual Welcome Home Bluegrass Festival, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 10, Historic L&N Depot, Stanford. Free. Information: (606) 365-4518.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, presenting Centre College's opening convocation, 6 p.m. Sunday, Newlin Hall, Centre College. Free.

"Earth as Our Home," four-part fall video and discussion series beginning 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday with "Kepping the Earth," Siena Conference Room at St. Catharine Motherhouse, St. Catharine. Cost: $15/series or $5/each; light refreshments served. Information: (859) 336-777.

James Gregory, "The Funniest Man in America," through Saturday and Sept. 7-10 Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington Green. Show times and prices: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, $12.50; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, $17.75; 7, 9:15 and 11:30 p.m. Saturday, $19.75. Box office hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Third Annual Agap House Jelly Bean Run and Car/Bike Show, Sept. 10, Boyle County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 9 a.m. Web site: www.jellybeanrun.com.

Harvest Homecoming, Sept. 10-11, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Information: (859) 734-5411. Web site: www.shakervillageky.org/.

Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by 5 p.m. Tuesday. Call (859) 236-2551 with complete information, including hours and admission price; or e-mail jenb@amnews.com.


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