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January 2008 Calendar of Events

December 2007	February 2008

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Art Exhibits

Classes and Workshops Running Multiple Days

January 2008
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Exhibits

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
Artist's Attic New Members Show - Artist's Attic in Victorian Square, Jan 1 thru Jan 31, Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm. This show introduces the work of newer Artist’s Attic members, of less than five years duration. It includes portraits, landscapes, equine, floral and abstract works. Featured artists: Yvonne Todd, Melissa Brown, Jeanine Mosher, Marcia Cone, Jim McCormick, Carol Fowler, Jack Cochran, Lee Sturtevant, Dan McGrath and Dreama Perry. 859-254-5501 or www.artists-attic.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
Bluegrass Holiday Traditions - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, Dec 1 thru Jan 14, 2008, Sun 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sat/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. Interprets Chanukah and Christmas traditions in Lexington from the early- to mid-20th Century. The exhibit features a special "please touch" play area for children that includes such traditional favorite toys as jacks, Lincoln Logs, TinkerToys, and marbles. 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
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
J. Daniel Graham: Recent Works - ArtsPlace, Nov 3 - Jan 5, 2008, Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm; Sat 12 - 4:30pm. An exhibition of varied works ranging from woodcuts to performative machines stemming from the art of storytelling. Daniel Graham’s site-integrated pieces consist of compartments and drawers concealed in unused or overlooked spaces, functioning to reestablish a notion of discovery and wonder. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Jeff Rogers, Lynn Dunbar, Kate Esplen and Sigrid Zahner Exhibition: New Work - Central Public Library, Dec 1, 2007 thru Jan 13, 2008. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
John Loengard Exhibition - UK Art Museum, Oct 26, 2007 to Jan 6, 2008, Free. Tue - Sun 12pm - 5pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm. Loengard worked as a news photographer for Life, covering events of the times, yet what remains in the memory is the astounding range of prominent artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers who have passed before his lens and left behind an engram of themselves. 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
Kid Giants - Gloria Singletary Gallery at The Living Arts & Science Center, Nov 12 thru Dec 29, Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 2pm, Free. An exhibition of new landscape paintings by local artist John Lackey. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
Old Master Works on Paper - UK Art Museum, Dec 1, 2007 to Mar 9, 2008, Free. Tue - Sun 12pm - 5pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm. "Old Masters" is a term that is used to describe artists of considerable talent, usually the premier artist in a workshop or guild, working up until about 1800. A selection of these master artists on display includes Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, Guido Reni, Francisco Goya, and Canaletto. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
QX.net Nude International 2008 - LAL @ Loudoun House, Jan 11 thru Feb 24. The Lexington Art League presents an exhibition that challenges the traditional practice of figurative art. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Thoroughbred Club of America - The Lexington History Museum in the Old Courthouse, Dec 2007 thru Jan 2008, Sat 10am - 4pm, Fri/Sun/Mon 12pm - 4pm, Free. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.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
Visual Dialogue III - The Mayor’s Office; 12th Floor, Government Center, Nov 5 – Jan 25, 2008, Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm. A black and white photography exhibition featuring works by Frank Döring, Harry Hinkle and Ron Durham. 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

DANCE

Argentine Tango: a Six-Week Series for Beginners - ArtsPlace, Tuesdays, Jan 22, thru Feb. 26, 8pm - 9:15pm. $55 per person for the series; students half-price. Six classes to get you started in one of the most sensual of partner dances. Because of the nature of the dance, please sign up couples; if you do not have a partner, we will attempt to match you up if you call in advance. 859-252-0012 or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org
Balboa Dance Lessons by the UK Hepkats Club - Tates Creek Rec Center Ballroom, Jan 28th thru Mar 3rd, 9pm - 9:45pm, $25 Students, $40 Non-Students. 6-Week course teaches Balboa - a fun dance that uses a "shuffle" basic, with short foot movements, lots of fancy footwork, and a smooth and effortless looking flow optimized for fast swing music. Registration required. 859-323-3633 or www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/HKSDC/
Ballroom Dance Lessons - Arts Place, 5 Sundays beginning Jan 20, 3pm to 4:20pm. $45 per person for a 5-week course on Sunday afternoons starting January 20th. Includes Waltz, Swing, Foxtrot. Includes free admission to one of our monthly dances. Registration required. Taught by local professional dance instructors. 859-885-1217 or www.usadancebluegrass.org
Charleston and Blues Dance Lessons - ArtsPlace, Thursdays, Jan 10 thru Jan 31, 6pm - 7pm, $20 per person for the series; full-time students and seniors (60+) half-price Please pay and register at the first class. Fee includes admission to the Feb. 1 Mostly Waltz Dance. Warm up those winter evenings with four classes in the vivacious Charleston and sultry blues, the dance sensations of the 1920s. This is an intermediate level series. 859-420-6780 or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org
Latin Dance Beginner Lessons - Arts Place, 5 Sundays beginning Jan 20, 4:30pm to 5:50pm. $45 per person for a 5-week course, includes free admission to one of our monthly dances. Includes Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango. Registration required. Taught by local professional dance instructors. 859-885-1217 or www.usadancebluegrass.org
Swing/Lindy Hop Dance Beginner Lessons by the UK Hepkats Club - Tates Creek Rec Center Ballroom, Jan 28th thru Mar 3rd, and Mar 17th thru Apr 21st, 8:15pm - 9pm, $25 Students, $40 Non- Students. 6-Week course is for those new or relatively new to swing dancing, especially the 1930's and 40's style of swing dancing. Registration required. 859-323-3633 or www.uky.edu/StudentOrgs/HKSDC/

LITERARY

Beginning Poetry Writing - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $60 for a 6-week class, Jan 28 thru Mar 3, 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Explore the craft and art of poetry through the five senses, read a variety of poems, discuss how they can serve as models, practice writing poetry and share and discuss with the class. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Creative Writing for High School Students - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Jan 28 thru Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, $10 for the 9-week course. Student writers present their work and offer their own views through peer critiques. Participants will have the opportunity to meet active professional writers, artists, and musicians in the community and will join an event to showcase their work. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Elementary Age Reading Group - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $5 for 8 weeks, Jan 10 thru Feb 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm. The Carnegie Center's Reading Specialist will lead students in grades 2 - 5 in book-related activities designed to encourage positive reading strategies. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
ESL for Kids - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Jan 16 thru Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Free. Kids in grades K thru 4 are invited to learn the English language in an upbeat, hands-on, group oriented learning environment. Space is limited. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Fiction Writing Group - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $80 for a 8-week session, Jan 16 thru Mar 5, 5:30pm - 7pm. Fiction writers are invited to get the stories in their imaginations onto the page by doing writing exercises, sharing work and exploring the mysterious business of creating fiction. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
French Language Classes - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $120 for a 12-week class plus $35 for the textbook. Classes have 7 levels and begin on Jan 7, 8 and 9 at various times. Native speaker and experienced teacher Monique Roman offers French conversation and grammar, as well as culture and customs in a friendly atmosphere. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Mandarin Chinese Language Classes - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Jan 16 thru Mar 5, 5:30pm - 7pm, $100 for an 8-week class plus $45 for textbook and cd. Emphasis will be on conversation appropriate for business or travel, as well as on information on cultural topics such as food, music, geography and celebrations. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Middle School Reading Club - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Jan 28 thru Mar 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm. $1 for each book provided or bring your own. Read and discuss three books in this eight-week group for avid middle-school readers with a mind for narrative. Discuss books in a fun environment and learn skills that enhance critical thinking and analytical reading. Registration required. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Nonfiction Writing Group - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $100 for a 10-week session, Jan 15 thru Mar 18, 12pm - 1:30pm. This is a chance to limber up as a writer, get feedback from others, and gain confidence in an affirming atmosphere. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Senior Writing Group Presented by the Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning - Lexington Senior Citizens Center, Jan 11 thru Feb 29, 10am - 11:30am, Free. This course features in-class writing exercises, feedback for family stories, memoirs, poem and stories and tips for reading and publishing your work. Cancelled if Fayette schools are closed. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Spanish Language Classes - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, $50 for a 6-week class or $120 for a 12-week class, plus extra for textbook. Classes have 4 levels and begin Jan 8 thru 16 at various times. Learn how to communicate accurately and politely with your employees, neighbors, clients, and Spanish-speaking friends in Lexington. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

OTHER

Create-A-Play: Harry Potter - Lexington Children's Theatre, Mondays, Jan 7 thru Feb 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm, $95. Ages 11-16. Bring Harry Potter and his charmed friends to life by exploring characters and creating scenes from J.K. Rowling's books. Have a blast researching characters and situations using movement, vocalization, and imagination. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Improvisation Skills - Lexington Children's Theatre, Saturdays, Jan 12 - Feb 16, 10:30am -12pm, $95. Ages 11-16. Improvisation is a unique form of theatre where the performer is both actor and playwright. Students work to create and script their own comedy skits and performances. This class will serve actors, writers, and future stand-up comedians. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Introduction to Stained Glass with Dan Neil Barnes - Living Arts & Science Center, Tuesdays, Jan 8 - 29, 6pm - 8pm, $125 for members, $140 for non-members. The workshop will take adults and teen students through a step-by-step process to construct a small, stained glass panel. All materials and supplies provided. Pre-registration required: 859-252-5222 or by mail. www.lasclex.org
Mask Making - Lexington Children's Theatre, Thursdays, Jan 10 - Feb 14, 4:30pm - 6pm, $100 includes materials. Ages 11-16. Learn the basic principles of mask design and construction. Students will design masks for specific characters and then build masks from their renderings. Excellent for young artists and actors alike! 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org
Math Mania for Kids - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, One Saturday per Month, Jan 26 thru Mar 15, 10am - 12pm, Free. Grades 3 - 5. Starting with the basics and moving toward fractions, square roots, algebra and geometry, we'll explore how math works, how we can do it easier, with more understanding and how it's really used in life. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

January 1
Tuesday

Hiking in the New Year at Raven Run - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 12pm & 2 pm, Free. Join the staff of Raven Run for a leisurely stroll through the forests and meadows of the nature sanctuary. Look for deer, turkey and beautiful dried wildflowers. Hear how our native plants and animals use a variety of unusual adaptations to survive the winter season. 859-272-6105 or www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
UK Women's Basketball vs. Xavier - UK Memorial Coliseum, 7pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com

January 2
Wednesday

Excel Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 2 class or ability to create and manipulate tables within Word with ease. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Open Computer Lab - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Practice skills learned in class with an instructor present. Come with specific questions related to class subjects and material. First come, first served - no registration required. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Storytime with Mrs. B & Sophie - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 & up: Join Mrs. B and her puppet cat Sophie for stories and more. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Willie Eames - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

January 3
Thursday

Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
PaPas Dog - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Photography and Writing Workshop for High School Students - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 6pm - 7pm, $5 (refundable deposit for disposable camera). 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Powerpoint Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 3 class or experience using the Drawing Toolbar within Word. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Solving the Mystery of Flight! - Living Arts & Science Center, 6-8 pm, Suggested Donation: $2 for 12 - Adult; $1 for children under 12. Enjoy an evening of engineering experiments as we explore the forces of flight, airplane design, and its relationship to successful flight. Design your own plane to test and take home. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org

January 4
Friday

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (R) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. A flighty teenage girl learns that she is her generation's destined battler of vampires. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Excel Level 2 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Juno (PG-13) - KY Theatre, Showtimes TBA, $5 - $6.50. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Kenny Woods' Gun and Knife Show - Heritage Hall West at The Lexington Center, 1pm - 6pm, $8 Adults, $2 Ages 6-12, Free for Kids Under 6. Features the area's largest selection of modern guns. Also whole sale ammunition to the public, accessories, scopes, and antique guns. 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com
Meet the Appraisers - UK Art Museum, 6pm - 8pm, $50.00 members, $55.00 non-members. This is your opportunity to mix and mingle with Discovery Day appraisers! Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and stories from the world of antiques! 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Mostly Waltz Social Dance - ArtsPlace, 7pm - 10pm, $3 - $6. Come dance to live music 8-10 p.m. Pre-dance lesson on a selected dance 7pm - 7:45pm. Lots of waltz, some tango, swing, schottische, etc. Casual dress. All skill levels welcome. Come with a partner or by yourself. 859-420-6780 or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org
The Queers, Backseat Virgins - The Dame, 9pm, $6. 859-226-9005 or www.dameky.com

January 5
Saturday

Discovery Day: Antique Appraisals - UK Art Museum, 8am- 2pm, $11 per appraisal, Limit 3 per person. Art Museum fundraiser with appraisers from the Antique Roadshow! 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 2459 Sir Barton Way, 10:30am - 4pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Contra Dance - ArtsPlace, 8pm - 11pm with a lesson at 7:30pm, $7 Adults, $5 Students & First-Timers. Contra Dance with caller Bernadine Zennie and band Old Paris Elkhorn. 859-552-5433 or ltda.ws/
Ellery - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $5. “Folk, indie, rock and alternative is a fresh and soulful experience. Tasha's voice trickles beautifully over her piano and Justin's guitar... Check them out before they're on the cover of Rolling Stone." 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Kenny Woods' Gun and Knife Show - Heritage Hall West at The Lexington Center, 9am - 5pm, $8 Adults, $2 Ages 6-12, Free for Kids Under 6. Features the area's largest selection of modern guns. Also whole sale ammunition to the public, accessories, scopes, and antique guns. 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com
Knitting for Beginners - Central Public Library, 2pm - 3:30pm, Free. Ages 7 and up: Cast on and learn how to knit. This class is geared toward beginners and those who wish to brush up on the basics. Needles and yarn provided. Reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
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 www.victoriansquareshoppes.com
Shell Art Workshop - Headley-Whitney Museum, 12:00pm - 3pm, Members: $12; Non-Members $15. Create your very own shell castle. Featuring instructor and local artist Sharon LaPine. Ages 10 and older are welcome, Children 10-13 must be accompanied by a participating adult. 859-255-6653 or www.headley-whitney.org
To Kill A Mockingbird - The Kentucky Theatre, Time TBA, $4.50 - $6.50. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Winter Tree Identification - McConnell Springs Park, 1 pm, Free. There are over 100 trees native to Kentucky. Learning to identify them in winter is great fun. Grab your hats and notebooks and join us at McConnell Springs for this tree identification program and hike. 859-225-4073 or www.mcconnellsprings.org
UK Art Museum Discovery Day - UK Singletary Center Concert Hall, 9am to 3pm, $11. Tickets are only available at the door. 859-257-6218 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
UK Basketball Game vs. Louisville - Rupp Arena, 4pm. www.UKAthletics.com or www.rupparena.com
White Elephant Sale - UK Art Museum, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Free. Art Museum fundraiser held in conjunction with Discovery Day: Antique Appraisals. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

January 6
Sunday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Parkway Baptist Church, 1915 N. Broadway, 8:30am - 12:30pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
January Fun: Crafts For Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Join Explorium staff for a free craft - Make Penguin art for all ages! 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com
Kenny Woods' Gun and Knife Show - Heritage Hall West at The Lexington Center, 9am - 4pm, $8 Adults, $2 Ages 6-12, Free for Kids Under 6. Features the area's largest selection of modern guns. Also whole sale ammunition to the public, accessories, scopes, and antique guns. 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com
To Kill A Mockingbird - The Kentucky Theatre, Time TBA, $4.50 - $6.50. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com

January 7
Monday

Computer Basics Class - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Introduces the basic parts of a computer and how to use a mouse. No computer experience necessary. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
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
UK Women's Basketball vs. Wofford - UK Memorial Coliseum, 7pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com

January 8
Tuesday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Scapa Bluegrass, 400 Lafayette Pkwy, 2pm - 6pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
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

January 9
Wednesday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Garden Springs Elementary, 2151 Garden Springs Drive, 2pm - 6pm. Maxwell Elementary, 301 Woodland Avenue, 11am - 4pm. Winburn Middle School, 1060 Winburn Dr, 3:30pm - 7:30pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Plaza Perk Book Discussion Group - Central Public Library, 7pm, Free. Meets the second Wednesday night of each month. Refreshments provided. 859-231-5539 or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/plazaperks
Storytime with Mrs. B & Sophie - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 & up: Join Mrs. B and her puppet cat Sophie for stories and more. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Art@Noon Lecture - UK Art Museum, 12pm, Free. Join Asbury art history student, Jodie Nichols, as she presents research on Rembrandt's etching, Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, on view in the Museum. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
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

January 10
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 by or check out the selected works from the library. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
The Eclectic Living Room: Don't You Remember? - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7pm, Free. Discussion of George Ella Lyon's new book led by Leatha Kendrick. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
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
UK Women's Basketball vs. Florida - UK Memorial Coliseum, 7pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com

January 11
Friday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Ashland Elementary School, 195 E. Ashland Ave., 8:30am - 12:30pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Choir Tour Concert - Transylvania University Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free. 859-233-8120 or www.transy.edu
Contra Dance - ArtsPlace, 8pm - 11pm with a lesson at 7:30pm, $6 Adults, $4 Students & First-Timers. Contra Dance with caller Bernadine Zennie and band Old Paris Elkhorn. 859-552-5433 or ltda.ws/
Hairspray (PG) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. Pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Jon Reep Comedy Concert - Lexington Opera House, 8pm, $26. His show is supersonic energy filled with non-stop characters, super clever writing, and, of course, the one talent that separates him from all other comedians in the world: He's the best redneck dancer since Elvis. 859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com
Kentucky Junior Miss 1st Preliminary - Singletary Center Concert Hall, 8pm, $25 for a single day, $60 for the entire package. 859-257-4929 or www.singletarytickets.com
QX.net Nude International 2008 Exhibit Opening Preview Party - LAL at the Loudoun House, 7pm - 10pm, $30 for LAL Members and $40 for Potential Members. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org/events.htm
The Swells - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $5. Back at Natasha’s, they are quickly becoming a house favorite. Musicians at heart, Chris and the band just simply do what they love- Play music and entertain. Their music ranges from Latin Rhythm to New Orleans style blues. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com

January 12
Saturday

Abraham Lincoln: I, too, am a Kentuckian - UK Campus, 12:15pm - 1:15pm, Free. Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Chautauqua Presentation. 859-257-2702 or www.kyhumanities.org
ARTalk - LAL at The Loudoun House, 11am, Free. A Lecture with Jay Gorney: The Lexington Art League presents a lecture given by QX.net Nude International 2008 juror, Jay Gorney. Jay will speak about the human figure in contemporary art as related to the exhibition. RSVP by January 10 to Julia Curiel at 859.254.7024 or jcuriel@lexingtonartleague.org
Billy Blues - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $6. Known for their three-part harmonies and bluesy originals, the band will feature a set of 60s Classic Rock covers (including Van Morrison, the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and Roy Orbison) as well as original selections. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Drum Circle - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10 - 11:30 am, $4 Advance, $5 At the Door. Bring your own drums or use ours. Parents are encouraged to bring earplugs! Kids are encouraged to drum it up! 859-233-4226 or www.lexphil.org
Kentucky Junior Miss 2nd Preliminary - Singletary Center Concert Hall, 1:30pm, $25 for a single day, $60 for the entire package. 859-257-4929 or www.singletarytickets.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 www.victoriansquareshoppes.com
LexJam! - CANCELLED!! LexJam is taking a break and will resume on Feb 16 at the Lexington Center, Food Court Level.
Paws to Read - Central Public Library, 12pm - 2pm. 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/central
Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert (PB&J) With the Lexington Philharmonic - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am - 11:30am, $4 Advance, $5 At the Door. Our drum circle is back by popular demand! Bring your own drums or use ours. Parents are encouraged to bring earplugs! Kids are encouraged to drum it up! 859-233-4226 or www.lexphil.org
Tree Identification and Folklore - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 1 pm, Free. Learn to identify the stark trees of winter using tricks and tips about bark, stems and seeds. This program will present folklore on the plants you can find at Raven Run (and in your backyard) all winter long. 859- 272-6105 or www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp
UK Basketball Game vs. Vanderbilt - Rupp Arena, 1:30pm. www.UKAthletics.com or www.rupparena.com

January 13
Sunday

Striking Change: The Great Artistic Collaboration of Theodore Roosevelt and Augustus Saint-Gaudens - UK Art Museum, 2pm, Free. Michael F. Moran Lecture: A thoughtful exploration of how Saint-Gaudens’s sculpture, medals and coins were designed and executed. A book signing will follow the lecture. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
UK Women's Basketball vs. Mississippi State - UK Memorial Coliseum, 3pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com

January 14
Monday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Pain Treatment Center, 280 Pasedena Dr, 7:30am - 1pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Digital Photography for Beginners - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 3 class or experience using the Drawing Toolbar within Word. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Margaret Garner: Death before Slavery Chautauqua - UK Campus, Central KY Radio Eye, 4pm - 5pm, Free. Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Chautauqua Presentation. 859-257-2702 or www.kyhumanities.org

January 15
Tuesday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Linlee Elementary, 545 Georgetown Rd, 2:30pm - 6:30pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Dancing with the Stars The Tour - Rupp Arena, 7:30pm, $51.00 - $166.50. The third Dancing with the Stars tour will feature a rotating cast of the show’s most popular competitors, combining established favorites from previous tours with newcomers from the show’s current season. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Family Fun & Learning Night - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Free. Learning activities for the whole family. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
January Fun: Crafts For Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Join Explorium staff for a free craft - Design a snowflake! 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com
Storytime with Mrs. B & Sophie - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 & up: Join Mrs. B and her puppet cat Sophie for stories and more. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
Willie Eames - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

January 16
Wednesday

Internet Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Windows Basics Class or experience using Windows programs. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Publisher Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 3 class or experience using the Drawing Toolbar within Word. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
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

January 17
Thursday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Harrison Elementary, 161 Bruce St., 2:30am - 6:30pm. 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 by or check out the selected works from the library. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Centre College Trio with Vince DiMartino - Transylvania University Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free. 859-233-8120 or www.transy.edu
Evening With Our History Lecture Series - Lexington History Museum, 7pm, Free. "Lexington Athens of the West" presented by Dr. James Klotter. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
Monthly Book Discussion - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7pm, Free. Meets the third Thursday of the month to discuss contemporary and classic novels as well as nonfiction, play and poetry chosen by the group. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
New Books By Great Writers Series - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 6:30pm, Free. George Ella Lyon reads from and signs her book, "Don't You Remember?", followed by a writing workshop lead by Lyon (see separate event listing). 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Open Computer Lab - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Practice skills learned in class with an instructor present. Come with specific questions related to class subjects and material. First come, first served - no registration required. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Penguins & Polar Bears Party - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 - 5: Silly penguin stories and polar bear fun. Reservations required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Tony Rice & Peter Rowan Concert - The Kentucky Theatre, 7pm. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com

UK Women's Basketball vs. Tennessee - UK Memorial Coliseum, 7pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com
Writing Workshop - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 7:30pm, $25. George Ella Lyon leads a writing workshop called "Writing What You Can't Remember" immediately following a reading and signing of her book "Don't You Remember?" (see separate event listing) 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org

January 18
Friday

Alma Gitana - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $7. Based in Lexington, Kentucky, Alma Gitana (Gypsy Soul) performs the music of some of Spain's most progressive Flamenco fusion groups. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highway, 763 West New Circle Road., 7:30am - 12:30pm. Morton Middle School, 1225 Tates Creek Rd., 12pm - 6pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Bradley Williard DMA Voice Recital - UK Singletary Center Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Free. www.uky.edu/SCFA
Eraserhead (new print) - KY Theatre, 12midnight, $5 - $6.50. Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newly born mutant child. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Excel Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 2 class or ability to create and manipulate tables within Word with ease. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Hot Rod Truck/Monster Truck & Rock Climbing Truck Winternational Finals - Rupp Arena, 8pm, $18 - $22. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Jon Justice - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
There Will Be Blood (R) - KY Theatre, Showtimes TBA, $5 - $6.50. A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century Texas prospector (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the early days of the business. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra Masterclassic Series Presents Guest Conductor Darryl One With Organist Schuyler Robinson - UK Singletary Center Concert Hall, 8pm, $24 - $45. Program: Respighi: Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite III; Poulenc: Concerto for Organ in G minor; Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64. 859-233-4226 or www.uky.edu/SCFA
The Savages (R) - KY Theatre, Showtimes TBA, $5 - $6.50. A sister (Linney) and brother (Hoffman) face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Skillpath Seminars Administrative Assistant's Conference - The Lexington Center, Elkhorn Room A & B, 9:00am - 4:00pm, $199 per person or $189 for groups of four or more. Register online at www.skillpath.com.

January 19
Saturday

2008 Miss Lexington Pageant - Lexington Opera House, 7:30pm. 859-351-2423 or http://misslexington.tripod.com
4-H Annual Indoor Yard Sale - Fayette County Extension Office, 8am - 2pm, Free Entry. All proceeds help benefit the local 4-H program. 859-257-5582 or kyates@uky.edu
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
Flamenco Louisville - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $10. The artists of Flamenco Louisville will be at Natasha's Cafe for an evening of traditional Flamenco. Come and heat up your winter evening with sizzling sounds and passionate dance of traditional Flamenco - time-honored Spanish art form that has captivated audiences world wide. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Hot Rod Truck/Monster Truck & Rock Climbing Truck Winternational Finals - Rupp Arena, 7pm, $18 - $22. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
Jon Justice - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.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 www.victoriansquareshoppes.com
Male chorus Day Concert - Singletary Center Recital Hall, 4pm, Free. 859-257-5030 or www.uky.edu/SCFA/
Play Date With History Series - Lexington History Museum, 12pm - 2pm, Free. "Pioneer life." The year is1776. Make corn husk dolls, build log cabins, and hear the story of the wildcat attack on the teacher of the first school in Kentucky. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Some Other Meanness - The Dame, 10pm, $5. 859-226-9005 or www.dameky.com
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
Wildlife of McConnell Springs - McConnell Springs Park, 10 am, Free - McConnell Springs, while an urban park, is also the home to many different kinds of wildlife. Join us to learn about the wildlife of McConnell Springs and their unique habitats and adaptations. This program will begin in the Education Center and will include a hike. 859-225-4073 or www.mcconnellsprings.org

January 20
Sunday

Emmylou Harris in Concert - Singletary Center Concert Hall, 7pm, $40 - $60. Three Girls and Their Buddy featuring Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/scfa
The Harlem Globetrotters - Rupp Arena, 3pm, $20 - $91. 859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January Fun: Crafts For Kids - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission. Join Explorium staff for a free craft - Make an edible snowman! 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com
On Stage with Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra - Downtown Arts Center, 4pm & 7pm, $25. You will feel like a member of the orchestra as they perform in the round at the Downtown Arts Center. This intimate setting highlights the talents of 90+ young musicians. A reception will be held between performances. 859-254-0796 or www.ckyo.org
UK Women's Basketball vs. Auburn - UK Memorial Coliseum, 1pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com

January 21
Monday

1st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr Unity Concert with Tony Award Winner Melba Moore - UK Singletary Center Concert Hall, 8pm, $30 - $65. 859-257-5030 or www.uky.edu/SCFA/
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Youth and Family Open House - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Free. Lunch and interactive family workshops, including music, dance and art. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
MLK Celebration For Kids - The Explorium, 10am - 4pm. The Celebration starts at Explorium with activities and a community art project featuring word art that illustrates the legacy of Dr. King. The fun continues at the Lexington Children's Theatre with exciting performances by the Somethin' Special Dancers and the Lexington Children's Drum Choir at 1 and 3pm. 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com

January 22
Tuesday

Bee Smart: A Spelling Bee Crash Course for Kids - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Free. For 4th thru 8th graders who are getting ready for school, state and regional spelling bees. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Clays Mill Elementary, 2319 Clays Mill Road, 4pm - 8pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
The Faun - Transylvania University Morlan Gallery. Performance Art by Dan Dutton. www.transy.edu
Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:3pm, no cover. Prizes! 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
UK Basketball Game vs. Tennessee- Rupp Arena, 9pm. www.UKAthletics.com or www.rupparena.com

January 23
Wednesday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Blue Grass Airport, 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206, 10am - 2:30pm. Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Elem, 2501 Clays Mill Rd., 1pm - 5pm. The Baptist Church at Andover, 3330 Todds Rd, 5pm - 9pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.
Juno (PG-13) - KY Theatre, 5:25pm, 7:30pm, 9:45pm, $5 - $6.50. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Kenny Woods' Gun and Knife Show - Heritage Hall West at The Lexington Center, 1pm - 6pm, $8 Adults, $2 Ages 6-12,
Reading and Book Signing With Authors Eric Sutherland and Jude McPherson - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 1:30pm to 3:30pm, Free. 859-254-4175 or www.CarnegieLiteracy.org
Storytime with Mrs. B & Sophie - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 & up: Join Mrs. B and her puppet cat Sophie for stories and more. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/central
There Will Be Blood (R) - KY Theatre, 4:40pm & 7:50pm, $5 - $6.50. A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century Texas prospector (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the early days of the business. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Opening Reception for Lexington Salutes Hospice of the Bluegrass Exhibit - Lexington History Museum, Time TBD, Free. 859-254-0530 or www.lexingtonhistorymuseum.org
Wayne Whitehouse - 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

January 24
Thursday

Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Southern Elementary, 340 Wilson Downing Road, 3pm - 8pm. 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 by or check out the selected works from the library. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Dan Brock - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $5. After playing to a sold out house with son Zack Brock, Dan Brock and company will bring back to the stage their exceptional jazz talents. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Dennis Bender Faculty Voice Recital - UK Singletary Center for the Arts, 7:30pm, Free. www.uky.edu/SCFA
Excel Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Word Level 2 class or ability to create and manipulate tables within Word with ease. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
The Faun Installation Performance Art Project - Transylvania University Morlan Gallery, 12:20pm - 1:20pm and 6:30pm - 7:30pm, Free. Kentucky artist Dan Dutton transforms the Morlan Gallery into an environmental installation based on the Greek myths of Pan and the Nymphs and presents a performance art project by the same title, utilizing body movement, sound, and image, in which the performers will present their own response to the metaphors of nature, sensuality, and idealized landscape. 859 233-8142 or www.transy.edu/morlan
H'artful of Fun: An Evening at the Factory Preview - Gloria Singletary Gallery at The Living Arts & Science Center, 5pm - 8p, Free. This artists reception and evening of appreciation will introduce the more than 75 one-of-a-kind artworks to be auctioned at H’Artful of Fun in a preview exhibition. The event features a Buy It Now opportunity where collectors can purchase artworks straight from the gallery rather than having to wait for the bidding wars to begin at H’Artful of Fun. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org
Internet Safety for Kids - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Free. Parents and guardians, learn about which children are most at risk, legal guidelines and protections, chat room cautions, internet monitoring, how to find out if your child's information is online, and how to use restriction tools. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org
Juno (PG-13) - KY Theatre, 5:25pm, 7:30pm, 9:45pm, $5 - $6.50. Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young woman makes an unusual decision regarding her unborn child. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover. 859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com
Kimball House Grand Opening Event - Kimball House Square, 4pm - 7pm, Free. Featuring wine tasting and appetizers. 859-685-3965 or www.kimballhousesquare.com
There Will Be Blood (R) - KY Theatre, 4:40pm & 7:50pm, $5 - $6.50. A story about family, greed, religion, and oil, centered around a turn-of-the-century Texas prospector (Daniel Day-Lewis) in the early days of the business. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheater.com
UK Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina - UK Memorial Coliseum, 7pm, $2 - $5. 859-257-1818 or www.ukathletics.com
Upshot Trio - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

January 25
Friday

5/3 Fourth Friday at LAL - Lexington Art League at The Loudoun House, 6pm - 9pm, Free for Members, $7 for Non-Members. Enjoy art, live music, food and drink. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org
Club Dub - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5. 859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com
Contra Dance - ArtsPlace, 8pm - 11pm with a lesson at 7:30pm, $7 Adults, $5 Students & First-Timers. Contra dance with callerTed Hodapp and band The Contrarians. 859-552-5433 or ltda.ws/
Excel Level 2 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Required prerequisite: Excel Level 1 class or ability to create and use spreadsheets with ease. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Class size limited, pre-registration required. 859-231-5573 or www.lexpublib.org/central
Fix It and Mix It Historic Paint Workshop - Hunt-Morgan House, 2pm - 5pm, $25 per person. Taught by Radden Paint Company. Workshop followed by a happy hour. 859-253-0362 or www.bluegrasstrust.org
Frank “Doc” Messina - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $5. Blues, folk, country, jazz and just a bit of classical. Frank “Doc” Messina brings his singer/songwriter gifts to bear as he shares his “Wisdom Music;” music that reflects on life from an adult perspective. 859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com
Lecture by Artist Judith Joy Ross - UK Student Center, Worsham Theater, 4pm, Free. &

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