Weekender, September 12
Published 8:40 pm Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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MUSIC
Perryville Jamboree, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturdays at 103 N. Bragg St. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and is served until 7 p.m. Entertainment by Kentucky South with guest performers. Cover is $10. Info: (859) 583-9780
Live music at Mae Johnson’s White Barn, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, Waynesburg. Cost is $5. Pool room opens at 7 p.m. Every Saturday, a door prize will be awarded for tickets drawn for a $100 prize. Information: (606) 365-3417
Acoustic jam/amplified jam, 7-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays every month. Jam sessions are being held at the Masonic Lodge at North Fourth and Smith streets. Info: John Hughes, (859) 583-4112
Pickers and grinners open jam session, 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Kentucky Fudge Company, 225 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Bring instrument and sing along with us. Info: (859) 733-0088
Fredia’s Country Music, 7-10 p.m. Saturdays at 4221 Dry Ridge Road, Liberty. Cost is $6 at the door. A new band plays every weekend, family-friendly environment. Info: (606) 706-8596
Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday at Garden Club, Junction City. Cover is $10. Info: (859) 583-1100
VISUAL ART
“Larger than Life,” a collaborative exhibit from the Gathering Artists, through Nov. 1 at Art Center of the Bluegrass (ACB), 401 W. Main St, Danville. Opening reception will be 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at ACB. .
MOVIES
Family Movie Night, 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 12) at BCPL, Danville. Watch a new live action film about a genie, a princess, and a street urchin who stumbles upon a magic lamp and wishes to be a prince. Rated PG; 129 minutes. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
FOTL Film Series: Screwball Comedies, 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 12) at BCPL, Danville. In this 1937 film, a small town girl learns she’s not really dying, but feigns sickness when she meets an unscrupulous big city reporter looking for a story.
Saturday Matinee, 2 p.m. Saturday at BCPL, Danville. In this 2019 action adventure comedy, special agents who have always protected the Earth from villains in the universe must now tackle their biggest threat: a mole in their organization. Rated PG-13; 114 min
FOTL Film Series: Screwball Comedies, 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at BCPL, Danville. In this 1941 film, two con artists set out to fleece a not-very-bright (but very rich) young man who is more interested in snakes than romance.
OUT AND ABOUT
Trivia Night, 7 p.m. Thursdays at The Still at Ambrabev, 522 Techwood Drive, Danville, for Family Feud-style trivia.
Jane’s Authentic Cocktail Society, 5 p.m. Thursdays at Jane Barleycorns, 130 S. Fourth St. A new craft cocktail featured every week using premium spirits and other ingredients. Info: exploretock.com/janebarleycorn, (859) 324-5036
CLASSES/CAMPS
Diabetes Self-Management Class Series, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. This free three-part class series covers the many facets of managing diabetes. Presented by Kathy Crown-Weber, in partnership with the Mercer and Boyle County health departments. Registration is required to ensure adequate seating and materials. Call Crown-Weber at the Mercer County Health Department, (859) 734-4522 ext. 134 to reserve a spot.
Adult Education GED Class. 5 p.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. Earn your GED for free. Offered by the Boyle County Adult Education GED Program. Info: (606) 922-6819
Adult Ed/GED, 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Thursday at The Presbyterian Church of Danville, 500 W. Main St. Free program offered to help obtain GED. Enrollment in an online GED Prep program is also available at no cost. Info: (606) 922-6819
Body Recall, 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at First Christian Church Disciple of Christ, 555 E. Lexington Ave., Danville. Classes help regain strength, mobility and flexibility, aid in everyday living. Fee is $6 a week. Info: Carolyn Walter, (859) 548-8203, 236-4006
Tai Chi, 2 p.m. Wednesdays at A Gathering Place, 569 Jean Drive. Open to all senior citizens in the area. Info: (859) 236-2070
Yoga for senior citizens, 10 a.m. Thursdays at A Gathering Place-Danville-Boyle County Senior Citizens Inc., 569 Jean Drive. Led by Francine N. Southerland, a certified yoga instructor. Open to all senior citizens in the area. Info: (859) 236-2070
Violin, piano, ukulele and voice instruction by Amanda Sivers. Info: (859) 319-3806, amandasivers.com
Piano and voice instruction, en Inglés o Español by Richard Ferreira, Danville. Info: (859) 329-7814
Guitar instruction by Jeff Cain, at CAC, Danville. Info: jcain807@hotmail.com, (606) 669-3040
CLUBS
LEGO Club, 4 p.m. Friday at BCPL, Danville. Build your own unique creation. All youth ages are welcome.
Classic Games Club, 2 p.m. Saturday at BCPL, Danville. Play Chess, Scrabble, Checkers, Cards, Yahtzee, and more at the Library. Play to meet new faces, or practice your strategy with old friends. Open to all ages and skill levels.
Tween Dungeons & Dragons Club, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Enjoy a role-playing game in a social group setting. Create fantastic characters and take them through stories, battles, and challenges. Refreshments and gaming supplies provided. New players are welcome. For ages 9-13.
Open Coding Club, 4 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Learn to code at the Library at this self-paced class. No experience required. Emaildanville.code@gmail.com to register. For all students in grades 6-12.
Wilderness Road Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at American Legion Post 46, 45 Spears Lane, Danville. Info: wrarc.com
Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. second Wednesday of each month at GCPL, 101 Lexington St., Lancaster. Stop by the library to pick book up at circulation desk. Info: (859) 792-3424
Happy Scrappers Scrapbook Club, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. third Saturday of the month in Community Room 2 at LCPL, Stanford. New participants are welcome.
AND MORE ….
Coloring & Conversation, 6 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 12) at BCPL, Danville Combat stress, promote mindfulness, and enjoy the company of your peers at this coloring club for adults.
Baby Lapsit, 10:30 a.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. Join us for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, and finger play. This six-week program is designed especially for infants and their caregivers. Registration required.
Teen Space, 4 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Bring your friends and hang out while we play Nintendo Switch, eat pizza and get creative. For ages 13-18.
Crafters Who Care, 6 p.m. Mondays. Knit and crochet hats and scarves for those in need. No experience necessary.
Edible Science, 4 p.m. Tuesday at BCPL, Danville. Come enjoy science experiments you can eat, including apples, butter, and edible soil! Registration required. For ages 5-8.
Homework Help, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays at BCPL, Danville. All school ages can work on homework at the library. Librarians will be there to help with any questions. Laptops with access to tutor.com will be available to use. Snacks will be provided.
Third Thursday Morning Book Discussion, 10 a.m. Sept. 19 at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be discussing “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie” by Alan Bradley. Books are available at the circulation desk.
Third Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion, 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be discussing “Beyond Glory” by Larry Smith. Books are available at the circulation desk.
Magic the Gathering, 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at BCPL, Danville. Enjoy a fun, challenging card game at the library. Learn how to play Magic the Gathering, a fast-paced strategy card game in a casual environment.
DIY Book Page Garden, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at BCPL, Danville. Use pages from old books to make flowers and succulents to create a paper garden! For ages 9-13.
Zentangle and adult coloring, 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at LCPL, Stanford. Create new Zentangle projects or relax with adult coloring. Registration required.
Adult Storytime, 9 a.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. A weekly social hour and book club for individuals with and without disabilities to utilize the library and pursue common interests together.
Boyle County Public Library Summer Storytimes: Toddler, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday; Preschool, 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, for children 3-5.
Garrard County Public Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. No storytime if special programs held at same time. Info: (859) 792-3424
Lincoln County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler Tales, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Preschool, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Info: lcplinfo.org., (606) 365-7513
Ceramic Creations by Jaque, 535 S. Fourth St., Danville. A paint-your-own pottery studio, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 and up. Info: (859) 236-7288
McDowell House Museum and Apothecary Shop, 125 S. Second St., Danville. A National Historic Landmark offering tours through Dr. Ephraim McDowell’s home. The Gift Shop at Constitution Square, 134 S. Second St., Danville, sells Kentucky-made items. Info: (859) 236-2804 for museum; 236-2803 for gift shop
The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr., Danville. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Info: (859) 583-8000, thedollhousemuseum.com
Little Paws Piano and Music Studio, 475 West Main St., Danville. Classes like Kindermusik; private instruction available. Info: (859) 319-1066
Opening Act Studio, at Hometown Kids, 440 W. 4th St., Perryville. Theater and performance taught by Emma Steberl; limited scholarships available. Info: (859) 319-6821.