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February 2008 Calendar of Events

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Exhibits

Classes and Workshops Running Multiple Days

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Exhibits

2008 Folk Art Show - Artist's Attic, Feb 4 thru Mar 30, Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm. Robin Stiltner Joseph (KY) - Pen and ink landscapes/rural scenes; Betty Beshoar (KY) - knitting and mixed media textile wall hangings. 859-254-5501 or www.artists-attic.org
Antique Typewriters - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, Dec 2007 thru End Date TBD, Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. This exhibit spans from the invention of the Sholes & Glidden typewriter in 1872 to the assembly of the last IBM typewriter built in America in 2002. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Art in Bloom 2008 - UK Art Museum, Feb 29 thru Mar 2, Free During Regular Museum Hours. Over 40 floral artists will interpret works of art in the museum's permanent collection and the special exhibition, Miniature Worlds: Art from India. 859-257-6218 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
…as if a forest - Lexington Art League at the Downtown Arts Center, Jan 19 Thru Mar 22, Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm; Sat, 10am - 4pm. Dima Strakovsky presents a sound installation that investigates sound, language and means of communication. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Athens of the West - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, A Permanent Exhibit. Open Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. The Museum's signature exhibit, is continuously building the history of Lexington and the Bluegrass Region. Artifacts range from the 1700s to recent history and attract both school age youngsters and long-time fans of the rich history of the area. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Chinese Wax Printing - Central Public Library, Jan 19 thru Feb 24. A Gallery Hop participant on February 15. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Diane Kahlo and Linda Hoff: Ritual and Myth - UK Art Museum Singletary Center for the Arts, President's Room Gallery, Jan 7 thru Feb 15, Mon - Fri 12pm - 5pm, and during evening/weekend performances, Free Admission. Closing Reception: Friday, February 8, 5-7:30pm. 859-257-5030 or www.uky.edu/scfa
Draw, Build, Stamp: New work by Daniel Leys, Kendra Frorup and Jim Cogswell - Transylvania University Morlan Gallery, Feb 29 thru April 9, Open Weekdays 12pm - 5pm. Opening reception for artists 5-7 pm, Feb. 29 (see event listing). 859- 233-8142 or www.transy.edu
EKU Faculty Show - Artist's Attic in Victorian Square, Feb 5 thru Mar 30, Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm. This exhibit promises to widen one’s perception of two and three dimensional art and teach us the dimensions of a successful university’s art department. Featured artists: Don Dewey, David Mohallatee, Karen Spears, Ben Bridges, Esther Randall and Darryl Halbrook. 859-254-5501 or www.artists-attic.org
The Faun - Transylvania University Morlan Gallery, Jan 14 thru Feb 22, Mon - Fri 12pm - 5pm, Free Kentucky artist Dan Dutton transforms the Morlan Gallery into an environmental installation based on the Greek myths of Pan and the Nymphs. Performance art Project: Jan 24 (see event listing). 859-233-8142 or www.transy.edu
From Hither to Thither - Lexington Art League Project Space, Jan 12 Thru Feb 24, Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri, 10am - 4pm; Sat - Sun, 1pm - 4pm. A sculptural installation constructed by Elissa Cox, inspired by the human body and natural landscapes. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org.
H'artful of Fun: An Evening at the Factory - Gloria Singletary Gallery at The Living Arts & Science Center, Jan 7 thru Feb 14. One-of-a-kind artworks by local visual artists in a preview exhibition for six weeks leading up to the main event (Artists Reception and Evening of Appreciation: January 24 - see separate event listing). 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
In Black & White - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, A Permanent Exhibit. Open Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. This exhibit includes over 100 prints depicting African-American life in the Bluegrass from as early as 1860 through the 1950s. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
The Inner Eye: Folk Art of India from the William and Ann Oppenhimer Collection - UK Art Museum, Feb 10 thru May 11, $8 Gen Admin, $5 Seniors, Free: UK Faculty, Staff, Students and Alumni. Works of art created by a family of contemporary folk artist, whose drawings interpret their world with clarity and artistry. Also featured in this exhibition are colorful scrolls that recite Hindo narratives and story telling. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Judith Joy Ross Exhibition - UK Art Museum in the Singletary Center for the Arts, Jan 11 - Mar 9, Free. A portrait photographer who brings the same spirit of inquiry and lack of judgment to her photographs of school children, members of Congress, protestors for the Iraq war and National Guard soldiers. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Lincoln and His Wife's Hometown - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, Feb 12, 2008 thru Feb 2010, Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. Features a period of 10 years during which Lincoln visited Lexington and was exposed to the “peculiar institution” of slavery — formulating his political views on the subject. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Miniature Worlds: Art From India - UK Art Museum in the Singletary Center for the Arts, Feb 10 - May 11, Free. Themes of love and battle, the sacred and historic, all emerge in the intricately conceived and rendered watercolors, drawings, and sculpture that span the 15th to early 20th centuries and illuminate India's rich and varied cultural traditions. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
QX.net Nude International 2008 - LAL @ Loudoun House, Jan 11 thru Feb 24. Gallery Hours: Tues - Fri, 10am - 4pm; Sat - Sun, 1pm - 4pm. The Lexington Art League presents an exhibition that challenges the traditional practice of figurative art. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Trainers of the Bluegrass - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, April 2007 thru March 2008, Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. Featuring famous race horse trainers either from the Bluegrass or whose careers have been made with significant success in the region. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Visionary Spirits: The Kentucky Folk Art Tradition - Ann Tower Gallery, Feb15 thru April 13, Free. A display of folk art sculpture and paintings rooted in Kentucky, from carved scenes of farm life and coal mining to depicting Granddaddy Making Moonshine. Gallery open Tue through Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun10am - 4pm. 859-425-1188 or www.anntowergallery.com
Visual Dialogue IV - Lexington Art League at the Mayor's Office, Feb 1 thru Feb 28. Open to the Public Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm. Regional artist, Jennifer Palmer, explores the process of painting that is inspired by location, filtered through memories and dreams. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Winter Invitational Exhibit - Central Bank Gallery, Jan 25 thru Feb 15, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm, Free. Local artists Marshall Heinz, Nancy Nardiello, Mary Neely, Ann Pass, Toni Pederson and Robert Sandford will exhibit exciting original artwork. Opening reception on Jan 25. 859-253-6161

Classes & Workshops Running Multiple Days

Antiques - Fayette County Extension Office, Wednesdays, Feb 6 thru Mar 26, 10am - 12pm or 6:30pm - 8:30pm, $45 for 8 Weeks. R.E. Wells, noted antique authority from Versailles, will present an 8-week course on Antiques a different topic covered each week. Each student may bring one item each week to be appraised. Class size limited, registration required by Feb 1. 859-257-5582 or http://ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette/events/
Calligraphy - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Wednesdays, Feb 6 & Feb 13, 5:30pm - 7pm, $25. Learn the basics of calligraphy, the beautiful italic handwriting. Learn about design, spacing, card creation, monograms and more! 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning - Now taking registrations for their Winter/Spring schedule of classes for children, teens and adults. Beginning February 2, over 50 classes will be offered Mondays through Saturdays and on No School Days and Spring Break. Classes will focus on Clothing Design, Painting, Digital Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, Pop Art, Origami, Watercolor, Marine Art and a lot more of exciting, unique and amazing art forms. For more information and a complete list of classes, call 859-252-5222 or visit www.lasclex.org
Express Yourself! A Workshop for Preteen Girls - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Saturdays, Feb 2 thru Feb 23, 10am - 11am, $25. A writing workshop for 10 - 12 year-old girls who want to explore poetry, short stories, play-writing and creative nonfiction. Bring your journal, do hands-on exercises and meet new friends. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Figure Painting with Ben Durham - Lexington Art League @ Loudoun House, Saturdays, Feb 2 thru Mar 1, 1pm – 4pm, $150 LAL Members; $175 Potential Members. Participants will expand their figure painting skills and will discuss the methods, medias and implications of representing the nude in artwork while focusing on composition, anatomy and color theory. Students will work from live models to create studies and new, finished works. Open to beginners as well as those with prior artistic experience. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
GRE Preparation - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Tuesdays, Feb 5 & Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, $25. Bring your GRE Review books and work sample math problems, review test-taking strategies, and work on vocabulary with the help of an instructor. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Therapeutic Recreation Spring Bowling League - Eastland Bowling Lanes, 12 pm, Saturdays from Feb 9 thru April 12, $4.50 per week. Recreational bowling, socialization and fun are the emphasis of the therapeutic recreation bowling league. Open to individuals 12 & up with bowlers grouped by skill level. This is a self-directed program. 859-288-2908.

February 1
Friday

30th Annual Bluegrass Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament - UK Seaton Center, 10am - 7pm, Free. The top wheelchair basketball teams from across the United States will be in Lexington Feb 1 - 3 to compete in this premier tournament that features intense, end-to-end competition that basketball fans will not want to miss. 859-288-2900.
An Evening at the Cabaret - Transylvania University Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free. 859-233-8120 or www.transy.edu
The Big Maracas - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $7. Come and shake what your mama gave ya with Latin rhythm's, Salsa and Spanish Tango. Last time they played we had to move the tables out.....if that tells you anything. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (R) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. Deckard, a blade runner, has to track down and terminate 4 replicants who hijacked a ship in space and have returned to earth seeking their maker. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Churchill Jax - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show - Rupp Arena, 2pm - 10pm, $7 Adults, $3 Children 3 - 13. The Hawg Trough Returns with daily fishing demonstrations in Rupp Arena! 859-233-3535 or www.rupparena.com
Too Many Frogs - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am & 11:45am, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Meet Rabbit. He is a loner who values order and predictability. One night, fun-loving Froggie invites himself into Rabbit's home and Rabbit reads to him. When Froggie brings his entire family back to hear Rabbit read, a new and chaotic chapter in Rabbit's life is opened. A wonderful story about the importance of friendship that your family is sure to love! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Sarah Klopfenstein Graduate Voice Recital - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

February 2
Saturday

14^th Annual Mardi Gras to Benefit the Family Care Center – Red Mile Clubhouse, 6pm - 12mid, $100 for Individuals, $800 for a table of ten. Includes New Orleans dinner, silent and live auctions, dancing to Swing Street. Proceeds will benefit Family Care Center’s courtyard renovation. The Center educates teen moms, and provides childcare, counseling, transportation, and health care to families and young children. 859-288-4062 or arados@lfucg.com.
30th Annual Bluegrass Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament - UK Seaton Center, 8:30am - 7:30pm, Free. The top wheelchair basketball teams from across the United States will be in Lexington Feb 1 - 3 to compete in this premier tournament that features intense, end-to-end competition that basketball fans will not want to miss. 859-288-2900.
Ana Egge and Gretchen Phillips - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $TBA. Ana Egge’s sound is unmistakable with bluegrass and folk influences, and her latest album has received national recognition. Natasha’s welcomes Ana with guest Gretchen Phillips for an exclusive engagement. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Beginning Grant Writing Seminar - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 12pm - 1:30pm, $25. Learn the basics about grant research, how to write a grant, what to include in your proposal, the dos and don'ts of grant writing and more. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Bridal Fair - Lexington Center Bluegrass Ballroom, 9am - 4:30pm, $10. Doors open from 9am - 4:30pm with two fashion shows at 10am and 2pm. Tickets available at the door and online at www.bridalfair.com. 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com
Chinese New Year Activity For Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Chinese New Year Activity with Four Seasons Martial Arts. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Chinese New Year Celebration - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 8pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
Churchill Jax - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Digital Imaging Workshop - Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, 10am - 12pm, $20. Learn to save, store, and retouch images, including color correction, with this beginning-level workshop. Bring digital images on CD/media card or your camera with media card reader to class. $20. Taught by photographer Jeff Rogers. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Five Senses Soiree - The Walter Scott house, 6:30pm, $100. An extraordinary experience of Architecture, Bourbon, Music, Cuisine, Conversation and Action painting by local artist Kandace Tatum. This soiree is limited to 24 people. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org/events.htm
Friendship Tales - Central Public Library, 2pm - 3pm, Free. Enjoy stories and poems about friendship, and make crafts to give to your friends. All Ages. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Heard it Through the Grapevine Party - Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6pm, $85 per person general admission or $120 per person VIP tickets. VIP tickets include gift bag, access to hospitality suite, access to tasting prior to general admission, meet & greet with tasting in private suite, drink tickets, private check-in and coat check. Suite Sponsorship packages also available. "Party Like a Rock Star" theme encourages guests to dress like their favorite rock star. Music, food and entertainment. Proceeds from the event to to support WUKY 91.3 FM. 859-257-3221 or www.wuky.org
Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show - Rupp Arena, 10pm - 5pm, $7 Adults, $3 Children 3 - 13. The Hawg Trough Returns with daily fishing demonstrations in Rupp Arena! 859-233-3535 or www.rupparena.com
Lexington Farmers' Market - Victorian Square, 1st Floor Atrium, 8am - 1pm. Shop fresh food from local farmers. Parking in the Victorian Square garage is free with validation. 859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com, 859-252-7575 or
Little Explorers Nature Walk - McConnell Springs Park, 10 am, Free. Join the staff of McConnell Springs for a walk to explore this nature park. There will be an introductory program in the Education Center followed by a hike and a craft project. 859-225-4073 or www.mcconnellsprings.org
Swing Dance Party by the UK Hepkats Club - Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 8pm - 12mid, $5. Includes free introductory lesson and complementary refreshments. Open to the public, beginners welcome, wear comfortable clothing. Join us to dance the original swing dances of the 1930's: Lindy Hop, Balboa & Collegiate Shag. 859-323-3633 or www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/HKSDC
Too Many Frogs - Lexington Children's Theatre, 7pm, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Meet Rabbit. He is a loner who values order and predictability. One night, fun-loving Froggie invites himself into Rabbit's home and Rabbit reads to him. When Froggie brings his entire family back to hear Rabbit read, a new and chaotic chapter in Rabbit's life is opened. A wonderful story about the importance of friendship that your family is sure to love! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

February 3
Sunday

30th Annual Bluegrass Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament - UK Seaton Center, 11:30am - 3pm, Free. The top wheelchair basketball teams from across the United States will be in Lexington Feb 1 - 3 to compete in this premier tournament that features intense, end-to-end competition that basketball fans will not want to miss. 859-288-2900.
An Evening at the Cabaret - Transylvania University Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free. 859-233-8120 or www.transy.edu
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - NorthEast Christian Church, 990 Star Shoot Pkwy, 8:30am - 1:30pm. Southern Hills United Methodist Church, 2356 Harrodsburg Rd., 8:30am - 1pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 2pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Make a paper firecracker to celebrate Chinese New Year. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Kentucky Sport Boat & Recreation Show - Rupp Arena, 10pm - 5pm, $7 Adults, $3 Children 3 - 13. The Hawg Trough Returns with daily fishing demonstrations in Rupp Arena! 859-233-3535 or www.rupparena.com
Too Many Frogs - Lexington Children's Theatre, 2pm, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Meet Rabbit. He is a loner who values order and predictability. One night, fun-loving Froggie invites himself into Rabbit's home and Rabbit reads to him. When Froggie brings his entire family back to hear Rabbit read, a new and chaotic chapter in Rabbit's life is opened. A wonderful story about the importance of friendship that your family is sure to love! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Will Keith Percussion Recital - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 1:30pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

February 4

Monday

Mecca Student Dancers - Natasha's Bistro, 8pm, Free. Students of the Mecca Dance Studio perform live every first Monday of the month. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am & 11:45am, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Share the excitement of taming the western frontier with the one and only Pecos Bill and his true love, Sluefoot Sue! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

February 5
Tuesday

Beginning Grant Writing Seminar - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 12pm - 1:30pm, $25. Lead by Jennifer Mattox, Carnegie Center Development Director. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
“Beyond Privilege, Power, and Difference,” a lecture by Allan G. Johnson - Transylvania University Haggin Auditorium, 7pm, Free. 859-233-8120 or www.transy.edu
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am & 11:45am, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Share the excitement of taming the western frontier with the one and only Pecos Bill and his true love, Sluefoot Sue! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com

February 6
Wednesday

DLC Open House - Main & Rose, 5pm - 7pm, Free for members and potential members. Come check out the new Main & Rose mixed-use development. Model homes will be available for you to preview. Don't miss this great opportunity to network. 859-425-2590 or www.downtownlex.com
Downtown Merchant Forum - deSha's Victorian Room, 8:30am, Free and Open to all Downtown Merchants and to the Public. Speakers include Steve Skinner, professor with University of Kentucky's Gatton School of Business. He will be sharing insight of how Downtown merchants can utilize the creativity of university students in their marketing plans. Diane Bonfert from the Lexington Downtown Development Authority will also be updating us on Lexington's Main Street project. Held the first Wednesday of each month. 859-425-2590 or www.downtownlex.com
Art@Noon Lecture - UK Art Museum, 12pm, Free. Professor John Stempel, of UK Patterson School of Diplomacy and a long time resident of India, will discuss his experiences in this fascinating country, linking Indian culture and art. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Ben Lacy - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am & 11:45am, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Share the excitement of taming the western frontier with the one and only Pecos Bill and his true love, Sluefoot Sue! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Preschool Playhouse - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. How do we learn? We act it out, sing about it, and draw it. Join us for our new interactive preschool story time. Ages 3-5. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Sax in the City - Natasha's Bistro, 8pm, Free. Every Wednesday is “Sax in the City” featuring musician/actor Lew Bowling. Come and enjoy an evening of dinner and the smooth sounds of contemporary and classic pieces highlighting Lew’s exquisite talents. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Writing Practice - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Wednesdays, 12pm - 1:30pm, Free. An ongoing writing practice designed to capture the stories we tell while we are driving the car or washing the dishes but forget when we sit down to write. Recommended reading: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. Drop-ins OK. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

February 7
Thursday

Brown Bag Book Discussion - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 12pm - 1pm, Free. An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy or check out the selected works from the library. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Chinese New Year Reception and Silent Auction - The Explorium, 6pm - 8pm. Looking for a special pre-Valentine treat? Join us for a reception featuring performers from the Heilongjiang College of Performing Arts in Harbin, China. A silent auction benefits Explorium's new exhibit. Children have a separate event in Explorium. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Commerce Lexington Business Link - ABDick-KopyKat Inc., 5pm - 7pm, $5 for Members, $10 for Potential Members. 859-254-4447 or www.commercelexington.com
Ember - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
How to Use the Library's Computer Catalog - Central Public Library, 6:30pm, Free. Thoroughly bewildered by ThoroBrowser? Confused by the catalog? Get help in this hands-on tutorial in our computer lab. All Ages, reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
Lanterns, Starlight, and the Chinese New Year! - Living Arts & Science Center, 6pm - 8pm, Free. The Chinese people celebrate the passing through of another year, a time to finish out the old, and to welcome in the New Year. Learn about the history and traditions of the Chinese New Year, create your own Chinese lantern, enjoy Chinese astronomy stories in the STARLAB planetarium, and join the lantern parade after dark! 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
Madden II Tournament - Castlewood Community Center, 6 pm, $5 per person, open to contestants 16 & over. Test your video skills at our Madden II Football Tournament. Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place finishers. Don’t miss out on all the fun! 859-254-2470 or www.lfucg.com/parks/community_castlewood.asp
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am & 11:45am, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Share the excitement of taming the western frontier with the one and only Pecos Bill and his true love, Sluefoot Sue! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
SCAPA Dance - Lexington Opera House, 7pm. 859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
UK Women's Basketball Game vs. Ole Miss - Rupp Arena, 7pm. www.UKAthletics.com or www.rupparena.com

February 8

Friday

Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Diane Kahlo and Linda Hoff: Ritual and Myth Exhibit Closing Reception - UK Art Museum Singletary Center for the Arts, President's Room Gallery, 5pm - 7:30pm. 859-257-5030 or www.uky.edu/scfa
The Goonies (PG) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Lincoln and His Wife's Hometown Exhibit "Sneak Peak" - The Lexington History Museum, 5pm - 7pm, Free. The exhibit does not officially open until Tuesday, Feb 12, at 5pm, but we thought you might enjoy an "under construction" look at the new Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit that will be part of the national celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birth and life. Refreshments will be served, and the event is open to the public. 859-321-2466 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Rakadu Gypsy Dancers - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $7. An evening of splendor and mystic as Rakadu takes over the stage and floor at Natasha’s. Rakadu is live music, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Ancient Hula and Flamenco dancing of Spain at its finest. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
The Rudies - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
SCAPA Dance - Lexington Opera House, 8pm. 859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

February 9
Saturday

Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Chinese New Year Performances - The Explorium, 4:30pm & 7:30pm, $12 per person, includes all Explorium exhibits. Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year with special performances by the Heilongjiang College of Performing Arts in Harbin, China. Admission to the Chinese Marketplace from 11am-5pm in the What's New 2 Room is free of charge. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Conch Republic - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $10. Grab your sweetheart, don on your best cruise gear (pirates welcome) and come down as we set sail with Conch Republic. The bistro will feature dinner and drink specials guaranteed to get you in the island spirit. Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Come and witness as we transform into “parrot dize” for Conch Republic’s debut at Natasha’s. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
The H’Art & Soul of Pop Art - Living Arts & Science Center, 7pm - 11pm, Free. The Living Arts & Science Center will be celebrating its 40^th anniversary, Andy Warhol style, by hosting an afternoon of creating and learning about Pop art of the 60’s along with creating “pop up” cards, heart mobiles, and experimental prints. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
Lexington Farmers' Market - Victorian Square, 1st Floor Atrium, 8am - 1pm. Shop fresh food from local farmers. Parking in the Victorian Square garage is free with validation. 859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com, 859-252-7575 or
Love In the Time of Music - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $TBA. The newly formed group, UK School of Opera and Music, will premier their first musical review with several numbers all themed around love, just in time for Valentines Day. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Our Lincoln in Lexington - UK Singletary Center for the Arts, 7pm, $12 - $25. The Lexington Philharmonic is proud to take part in Our Lincoln, a gala celebration for the Lincoln Bicentennial. This event will feature premieres by Jim Rodgers and Joseph Baber. Roger Leasor will narrate Lincoln Portrait, Kentucky Humanities Council’s Chautauqua actors will portray Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, members of UK Opera Theatre and American Spiritual Ensemble will give vocal performances, and the Lexington Philharmonic’s Lincoln Players will provide the tunes for period dances by the Lexington Vintage Dance Society. 859-257-4929 or www.kyhumanities.org or www.ourlincoln.org
Patriotic Wreath Craft - Central Public Library, 10:30 am - 2:30pm. Drop in the Young People's Department to create an "I have a dream" wreath with a paper plate and red, white, and blue stars. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Paws to Read - Central Public Library, 12pm - 2pm, Free. Dogs are great listeners. Have fun and improve your reading skills by reading to a real-live licensed therapy dog. Ages 8-14, reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert (PB&J): Kentucky Music and the Lincoln Family in Lexington - ArtsPlace, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Free. Come to our FREE Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert as part of Arts Showcase Weekend. Musicians from the Philharmonic and dancers from the Lexington Vintage Dance Society will perform music from Kentucky composers during the time of Lincoln! 859-233-4226 or www.lexphil.org
Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) - KY Theatre, 12Midnight, $6. Innocent young lovers Brad and Janet are stranded when their car breaks down, and are forced to seek refuge in the castle of the bizarre Dr. Frankenfurter, who is having a gathering of some kind... What ensues is an unforgettable night of music and madness where, like a circus act, you never know what's going to come next. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
The Rudies - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Salamander Search - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 1pm - 2:30pm, Free. Join the staff of Raven Run and explore the nature sanctuary’s creek for salamanders and other signs of aquatic life. At this time of the year, these amphibians are breeding in our woodland streams, providing us with a unique opportunity to observe these secretive animals. 859-272-6105 or www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp
Saturday Seminar: "Poetry and Practicality" - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 9am - 12pm, Free. Lead by David Harrity. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Saturday Seminar: "Writing With Others" - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 9am - 12pm, Free. Lead by Lynn Pruett and Gail Koehler. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
SCAPA Dance - Lexington Opera House, 2pm & 8pm. 859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
Sister Sound Winter Concert - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 8pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
Therapeutic Recreation Spring Bowling League Begins - Eastland Bowling Lanes, 12 pm, Saturdays from Feb 9 thru April 12, $4.50 per week. Recreational bowling, socialization and fun are the emphasis of the therapeutic recreation bowling league. Open to individuals 12 & up with bowlers grouped by skill level. This is a self-directed program. 859-288-2908.
UK Basketball Game vs. Alabama - Rupp Arena, 1pm, $22 - $27. www.UKAthletics.com or www.rupparena.com
Valentine Tea Party For Kids - Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 11am for children ages 7 - 12, 2pm for children ages 4 - 6. $15 per person, reservations and prepay required. An An Ashland family favorite - for boys and girls alike and always a sell-out. Children and adults learn about Victorian tea customs, are treated to formal tea in The Keeper’s Cottage and take a special tour of the Ashland mansion. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 859-266-8581 or www.henryclay.org

February 10
Sunday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Broadway Christian Church, 187 N. Broadway,, 9am - 12:30pm. S. Elkhorn Christian Church, 4343 Harrodsburg Rd., 9am - 1pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 2pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Chinese New Year Performances - The Explorium, 1pm & 3pm, $12 per person, includes all Explorium exhibits. Join us as we celebrate Chinese New Year with special performances by the Heilongjiang College of Performing Arts in Harbin, China. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Our Lincoln - UK Singletary Center for the Arts, 7pm, $12 - $25. A major showcase for the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial in Lexington, this multi-faceted presentation will be one in which the audience will learn about Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln while experiencing artistic illustration of the ideas and themes that make Lincoln Kentucky's own. Nick Clooney will serve as Master of Ceremonies. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
Please Vote For Me (Not Rated) - Central Public Library Theatre, 2pm & 4:30pm, Free. Opening film of the One World Film Festival 2008. The film focuses on three 3rd grade students competing for the post of class monitor. The documentary is in Mandarin with English subtitles, and was filmed in a small province in China. It is part of the "Why Democracy?" series. 859-231-5530 or www.oneworldfilmfestival.org

February 11

Monday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Cardinal Hill Hospital, 2050 Versailles Rd., 10am - 3pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Herald-Leader Careerbuilder Career Fair - Lexington Center Heritage Ballroom, 10am - 4pm, Free. 859-233-4567 or www.herald-leader.com

February 12

Tuesday

Business Persons Lunch - Calvary Baptist Church, 11:45am, Free (Lunch is al a carte). As part of the Lenten Series, Rev. Hank Ellington of Calvary Baptist Church will speak on "I Am the Vine." 859-254-3497 or www.calvarybaptistchurch.com
Family Fun & Learning Night: "Heart Healthy Valentines." - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Free. Crafts and activities for the whole family. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Science Sensation Station - The Explorium, 10:30am - 3pm, Free with Admission. Join the Professors of Fun for amazing science demonstrations! 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com
Tea Time for Teachers - UK Art Museum, 4:30pm - 6:30pm, Free. Educators are invited to tour our exhibition, learn more about India and Indian art and sample Indian treats. Participants receive curriculum information and lesson plans. Pre-registration required. 859-257-1926, 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com

February 13

Wednesday

Adam Hager on Red Barn Radio - ArtsPlace, 7:30pm, $5 Adults, Free for Kids under 12. This taping of RBR features Adam Hager, a talented traditional guitarist located in West Virginia who began his interest in the guitar in his preschool years strumming on a toy guitar and singing hymns. 859-277-8224 or www.redbarnradio.com
ARTalk: Arranged Spaces - Lexington Art League at Loudoun House, 7pm, Free. Lecture by LAL Project Space Artist Elissa Cox, Visiting Lecturer and Artist at the University of Kentucky. www.lexingtonartleague.org or rsvp to jcuriel@lexingtonartleague.org
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - UK Physical Plant Division, 208 Peterson Bldg., 1:30pm - 5pm. Julia R. Ewan Elementary, 350 Henry Clay Blvd, 2pm - 6pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Science Sensation Station - The Explorium, 10:30am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Join the Professors of Fun for amazing science demonstrations! 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com
Valentine Bingo - Kenwick Community Center, 6 pm, Free. Everyone of all ages is invited to join us at for Bingo fun! Participants have the opportunity to win great prizes. 859-266-6405 or www.lfucg.com/parks/community_kenwick.asp
Willie Eames - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Writing Practice - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Wednesdays, 12pm - 1:30pm, Free. An ongoing writing practice designed to capture the stories we tell while we are driving the car or washing the dishes but forget when we sit down to write. Recommended reading: Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg. Drop-ins OK. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

February 14

Thursday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Lexington Traditional Magnet School, 350 North Limestone, 2pm - 6pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Brown Bag Book Discussion - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 12pm - 1pm, Free. An informal discussion group focusing on literature by and about women. Be prepared to buy or check out the selected works from the library. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
The Eclectic Living Room - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7pm, Free. Discussion of Greg Downs' book "Spit Baths," led by Leatha Kendrick. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Eric Cummings Band - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
Lord of the Dance - Rupp Arena, 7:30pm, $30.50 - $50.50. Described by the Los Angeles Times as a "show piece extravaganza," Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance is a magical adventure of sight and sound that transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Radiant City (Not Rated) - Kentucky Theatre, 5pm & 7:30pm, Free. Part of the One World Film Festival 2008. This documentary explores the development of suburban life over the last 50 years and the effect that urban sprawl has had on American society. 859-231-5530 or www.oneworldfilmfestival.org
Twitterpated: Stories We Love - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Enjoy stories and a small craft. Ages 3-5, reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
UK Jazz Ensemble and Lab Band Valentine's Day Concert - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
Valentines Day Dance Party - Winburn Community Center, 6:30pm - 8pm, Free. The Winburn Community Center is hosting a Sweetheart Dance for elementary, middle and high-school aged youth. Prizes will be awarded to the best dancer as well as the best dressed. 859-294-4362 or http://www.lfucg.com/parks/community_winburn.asp

February 15
Friday

Better Off Dead - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Downtown Gallery Hop - More than 30 sites are free and open to the public, 5pm - 8pm, Free. Lexington’s Downtown Gallery Hop is a cooperative effort among commercial galleries, nonprofit arts groups and private artists’ studios. For details and a complete list of galleries, call 859-255-2951 or visit www.lexarts.org.
Downtown Gallery Hop Reception: “…as if a forest” - Lexington Art League at the Downtown Arts Center, 5pm - 8pm, Free. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Downtown Gallery Hop Reception: Visual Dialogue IV - Lexington Art League at the Government Center, 5pm - 8pm, Free. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Evita Presented by Broadway Live - Lexington Opera House, 8pm, $40 - $75. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com, 859-233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com
The Lost Boys (R) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. Sleep all day. Party all night. Never grow old. Never die. It's fun to be a vampire. After moving to a new town, two brothers are convinced that the area is frequented by vampires. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Lynn Harrell with UK Symphony Orchestra - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $22 - $32. World renowned cellist, Lynn Harrell, is a consummate soloist, chamber musician, recitalist, conductor and teacher. Mr. Harrell's work in America, Europe and Asia has placed him in the highest echelon of today's performing artists. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
Refrigerator Art - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Create a masterpiece for your home gallery. Wear old clothes; art is messy. Ages 3-up, reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org

February 16

Saturday

20th Annual Heart & Stroke Ball Presented by the American Heart Association & Nurses Registry - Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, 6:30pm Reception & Silent Auction, 8pm Dinner, Live Auction & Dancing, $250 Per Person, Black Tie Preferred. 859-278-1632
Better Off Dead - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Campout with Pecos Bill - Victorian Square Atrium, 3:30pm - 4:30pm, $10. Y'all come join Pecos and the gang for a rootin' tootin' good time of s'mores, tall tales and more! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Chinese New Year Crafts Display - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Visit Explorium for a special display of Chinese Costumes created by Ping Zeng, a costume designer from Harbin, China. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Early Learner Book Club - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 10:30pm - 11:30pm, Free. Bring your 3 - 5 yr-olds for a celebration of reading, with games, sing songs and crafts focused on the theme of the book. Registration required. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Evita Presented by Broadway Live - Lexington Opera House, 2pm & 8pm, $40 - $75. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com, 859-233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com
Extreme Freestyle Motocross - Rupp Arena, 7:30pm, $19 - $23, $6 for Kids Under 6. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
H'Artful of Fun: An Evening at the Factory - Living Arts & Science Center, 6pm - 8pm, $50 - $75. Celebrate the LASC’s 40^th anniversary and pay an artful homage to Andy Warhol’s New York City studio of the 1960’s and 70’s. Patrons will be surrounded by live art, music, film projections, and the exhibits and silent auctions of original works of art, handsome pieces of jewelry and any number of desirable and one-of-a-kind items. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
The Johnson Brothers - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $10. The one-and-only Johnson Brothers bring their rock n’ roll repertory orchestra back down to the café for a night of “Tablecloth Rock n’ Roll”, playing the best in classic rock hits. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
LexJam! - ArtsPlace, 1pm - 5pm, Free. Lexington's favorite public jam session. Bring your instruments and sign up to play with other musicians or just come to watch. Open to the public. 859-281-2317, www.lexjam.com or www.downtownlex.com
Lexington Farmers' Market - Victorian Square, 1st Floor Atrium, 8am - 1pm. Shop fresh food from local farmers. Parking in the Victorian Square garage is free with validation. 859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com, 859-252-7575 or
Lexington Legends' National Anthem Auditions - Dick's Sporting Goods in the Fayette Mall, 12pm - 4pm. The Lexington Legends are in search of performers to sing the national anthem during the 2008 season. Individuals, groups and instrumentalists are welcome. Anyone interested is encouraged to pre-register online at www.lexingtonlegends.com or by phone at 859-252-HITS. Individuals can also fax or mail their registration forms to the Lexington Legends office located at 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY., 40505.
LexTango - Natasha's Bistro, 3pm - 6pm, Free. Tango dance students practice Tango at Natasha's. Come to watch or participate. Reservations recommended. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com
Morning Birding Walk - McConnell Springs Park, 8am, Free. Spread your wings and fly over to McConnell Springs to meet some of our feathered friends in central Kentucky. Some binoculars will be available for use but please bring your own if you have them. 859-225-4073 or www.mcconnellsprings.org
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 2pm & 7pm, $12 Adults, $10 Children. Share the excitement of taming the western frontier with the one and only Pecos Bill and his true love, Sluefoot Sue! 2pm show followed immediately by a Campout with Pecos Bill (se separate event listing). 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Picture Books: A Celebration for Adults - Central Public Library, 1pm - 4pm, Free. The votes are in! The national book critics and library staff have selected the best picture books for 2007. See and discuss the very best in children's literature. Refreshments and door prizes. Professional development certificates available for teachers and school librarians. Professional development credit contingent on principal approval. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org
Play Date With History Series - Lexington History Museum, 12pm - 2pm, Free. "Lincoln and the Underground Railroad." The time is 1841 - 1850. Participate in crafts and hear stories that teach about Lincoln and his connections to the Underground Railroad. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) - KY Theatre, 12Midnight, $6. Innocent young lovers Brad and Janet are stranded when their car breaks down, and are forced to seek refuge in the castle of the bizarre Dr. Frankenfurter, who is having a gathering of some kind... What ensues is an unforgettable night of music and madness where, like a circus act, you never know what's going to come next. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Saturday Seminar: "Poetry From Start to Finish" - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 10am - 1pm, $25. Generative exercises and revision guide rails. During the first half of this workshop, you'll cook up ways to write new poems, then get down to the brass tacks of how to revisit and rewrite the work. Lead by Nikole Brown. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org

February 17

Sunday

Ashland Sunday Suppers & Speakers: Henry Clay’s Market Speech of 1847 - Bell House, 6:30pm. $50 per person includes dinner, wine, presentation and a certificate good for one free tour of Ashland. George McGee as Henry Clay: Excerpts from Clay’s inspiring Lexington speech on the roles of the President and Congress during the Mexican War when Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln were in the audience on a cold, rainy Nov. day in downtown Lexington. Come hear the uncanny relevance of Clay’s 19th century words in a 21st century world. The Alandale Melodeons will perform period music throughout the evening. Due to limited seating, reservations and prepayment are required. 859-266-8581 or www.henryclay.org
Backyard Bird Count - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 9am - 11am, Free. See a wide-range of wintering bird species on this morning bird count. Learn to identify birds by sight and sound. The program includes ways to attract a variety of birds to your own backyard feeders. 859-272-6105 or www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Centenary United Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Road, 8am - 1pm. Ashland Ave. Baptist Church, 450 W. Reynolds Rd., 8am - 1:30p. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Boston Marriage - Downtown Arts Center, 2pm, $15 - $25. To this wickedly funny comedy, acclaimed playwright David Mamet brings his trademark tart dialogue and impeccable timing, spiced with Oscar Wilde-type wit. 859-225-0370, www.actorsguildoflexington.org or www.tix.com
Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Make a good luck bracelet for Chinese New Year. 859-258-3253 or www.exporium.com
Evita Presented by Broadway Live - Lexington Opera House, 2pm, $40 - $75. This exuberant production creates a gripping theatrical experience and features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s compelling Latin, pop and jazz influenced score. www.lexingtonoperahouse.com, 859-233-3535 or www.ticketmaster.com
Golden Door (PG-13) - Central Public Library Theatre, 2pm, Free. Part of the One World Film Festival 2008. The film is the story of a Sicilian family's immigration voyage to America. Spoken in Italian with English subtitles. 859-231-5530 or www.oneworldfilmfestival.org
H'Artful of Fun: An Evening At The Factory - Big Ass Fans, 7pm - 11pm, $50 - $75. This fundraiser for The Living Arts & Science Center’s 40^th anniversary provides behind the scenes looks at artists and musicians. Over 25 chefs design and serve original dessert creations, local distilleries and vineyards serve their own wines and bourbons and a live and silent auction offers original artwork and unique items. Live music, champagne and big surprises throughout the evening. 859-252-5222 or 859-255-2284 or www.lasclex.org
Lexington Legends' National Anthem Auditions - Dick's Sporting Goods in the Fayette Mall, 12pm - 4pm. The Lexington Legends are in search of performers to sing the national anthem during the 2008 season. Individuals, groups and instrumentalists are welcome. Anyone interested is encouraged to pre-register online at www.lexingtonlegends.com or by phone at 859-252-HITS. Individuals can also fax or mail their registration forms to the Lexington Legends office located at 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY., 40505.
Pecos Bill & Sluefoot Sue - Lexington Children's Theatre, 2p

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