This line is hidden by CSS - Please edit everything BELOW till the end.

November 2008 Calendar of Events

Click on the calendar below to jump to a specific date.

Art Exhibits

Athletics

Classes and Workshops Running Multiple Days

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

• Artwork by Betty Emmert, Sally Terango, Patsy Corns and Liliana Jurnalov - Central Bank Gallery, Oct 31 thru Nov 21, Free. Gallery Hours: M - F, 9am - 4:30pm. Reception Friday, October 31. 859-253-6161

• 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

• Balancing Act - Various locations along Vine Street in Downtown Lexington, Nov 1 thru Apr 30, 2009, Free.  Presented by LexArts, this outdoor sculpture exhibit is in conjunction with the Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Conference.  Balancing Act is a six-month outdoor public art exhibit where each sculpture will reflect the artists’ vision of balance. They will be installed at highly visible locations in downtown Lexington along Vine Street. The exhibit intends to spark artistic insight about how our community finds balance in the areas of growth, creativity and culture. 859-255-2951 or www.lexarts.org

• The Cumberland Island Exhibition - Artique at Lexington Green, Nov 7 thru the Holidays. Gallery hours: Mon - Sat, 10am - 9pm; Sun, noon - 5pm, Free.  Common Threads and Changing Tides: a Multi-Media Celebration of Art, Nature, and People inspired by Cumberland Island, Georgia.  Participating Artists include: Jeweler Janet (Gogo) Ferguson, Photographer Guy Mendes, Photographers Dr. Mary Lloyd Ireland & Sally Dodd, Watercolorist Sandra Baker-Hinton, Painter Robert Tharsing, Painter & Writer Ann Tower, Glass Artist Adam Kaser, Designer Michael Michaud, 859-272-8802 or www.artiquegallery.com 

• Come Together: Mixed Media Artwork From the Collection - UK Art Museum, Aug 31 - Nov 2. Gallery Hours: Tues - Sun: 12pm - 5 pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm, Free.  859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• Creative Camera Club: 38th Annual Print Competition and Exhibition - Living Arts & Science Center, Nov 17 - Dec 30, Free.  The Gloria Singletary Gallery at the LASC is pleased to host an exhibition for such a venerable group of photographers.  This will be the 38th year of the Club’s Annual Print Competition and Exhibition. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org 

• Day of the Dead Exhibition: A Celebration of Mexico and Mexican Folk Art with Paintings by Tricia Spencer - Living Arts & Science Center, Oct 20 - Nov 7, Free. This exhibition will feature original Mexican folk art collected by Lexington artist Tricia Spencer as well as her own paintings inspired by her Mexican travel. Originally collected while working for the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History, this impressive collection of traditional and contemporary folk art features Oaxacan alebrijes, hand-woven textiles, one-of-a-kind pottery and more. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org

• Death’s Showcase - Transylvania University Morlan Gallery, Oct 22 - Nov 21. Gallery hours: Mon - Fri, 12pm - 5pm and by special appointment.  Nine Kentucky artists create fantastic coffins that reside between the enigma of life and the mystery of death. The artists are: Steve Armstrong, Roy “Bud” David, Marvin Francis, Jimmy Gordon, John Ishmael, Diane Kahlo, Sherry McGee, Bob Morgan, and Lynn Sweet.  859-233-8142 or www.transy.edu/morlan

• Earth, Air, Water & Fire - LAL @ the Mayor’s Office, Oct 24 thru Dec 19, Free.  Open to the Public: Mon - Fri, 10am - 5pm.  Works by Lexington, KY artists Lucinda Chapman and Jill Plaisted, on the 12th floor of the Government Center.  859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org.

• Ellen Skidmore - Cross Gate Gallery, Nov 14 thru Nov 28. 859-233-3856 or www.crossgategallery.com

• Flora And Fauna: New Paintings by Robert James Foose - Ann Tower Gallery, Sep 19 thru Nov 9.  Gallery Hours: Tu - Sa 10am - 5pm, Su 10am - 4p.   After 50 years of painting, Mr. Foose’s work continues to change in exciting ways.  Each animal, flower, and patterned fabric is chosen and placed for its color and texture, forming striking juxtapositions. Gallery Hop reception on Friday, Sep 19.  859-425-1188 or www.anntowergallery.com

• Folk Art Takes New Form - ArtsPlace Gallery, Oct 31 thru Jan 3, 2009, Free. Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.  Showcasing the works of several artists throughout the region who are exploring ways to continue the traditional techniques of folk art in new ways. 3D exhibit in conjunction with Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Conference.  859-255-2951 or www.lexarts.org

• Gingerbread Village Display - Lexington Downtown Hotel, Nov 26 thru Dec 4, Free.  Volunteers of America auctions donated gingerbread houses to raise funds for homeless families.  View all the donated gingerbread houses prior to being auctioned off on Dec 5.  Vote for your favorite by making a cash donation to VOA, and the entry with the most donations will win People's Choice Award.  859-254-3469 x223 or www.voaky.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

• Ink Stains & Paper Cuts - Central Public Library Gallery, Free. Sep 27 thru Nov 9. Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm. An exhibit of prints by Brian and Sara Turner, owners of Cricket Press in Lexington. Opening Reception Friday, Oct 3, 5:30p - 7:pm.  859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org 

• Jesta Bell: J. B. Armstrong Discovered - UK Art Museum, Sep 14 thru Nov 30, Gallery Hours: Tues - Sun: 12pm - 5 pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm. Mercer County artist, Jesta Bell Armstrong's art career spanned fifty years from the 1930s through the 1970s. Her beloved Harrodsburg and Mercer County were favorite subjects.  In the early 1930s Jesta Bell drove herself around the countryside taking pictures of everything that caught her eye. Some of her best loved landscapes are of the Kentucky River palisades, painted most often in the spring when the red bud trees were in bloom. She also painted local architecture, some of which no longer exist. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• Karen Spears: New Paintings and Drawings - Ann Tower Gallery, Nov 21 thru Feb 8, 2009. Gallery hours: Tue - Sat 10am - 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm.  A series of vibrant and mysterious paintings and drawings and large elegant charcoal drawings. Spears' work is rooted in real-life situations, which she interprets in a fragmentary, dream-like way. In addition to trees, boats, and animals, some of her current imagery is based on children's drawings; specifically, the artwork her son created when he was a young child. 859-425-1188 or www.anntowergallery.com

• KY.7 Biennial - LAL @ Loudoun House, Oct 18 thru Dec 21. Gallery Hours: Tue - Fri, 10am - 4pm, Sat - Sun, 1pm - 4pm.  The beginning in a series of exhibitions, presented by the Lexington Art League, showcasing new work by living artists in Kentucky and any of its contiguous states including Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, celebrating the richness and variety of the visual arts in our region.  859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org. 

• 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

• Lost Love: Galaxy - LAL Project Space, Oct 24 thru Dec 21. Gallery Hours: Tue - Fri, 10am - 4pm, Sat - Sun, 1pm - 4pm.  Cindy Hinant’s mixed media installation creates a heart-filled space to hold lost affection.  859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org.

• Masterworks by Kentucky Painters: 1819 - 1935 - UK Art Museum, Sep 14 - Nov 30; Admission $8, $5 (free for all students and UK staff, faculty & alumni). Gallery Hours: Tues - Sun: 12pm - 5 pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm.  859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• Nicholás and Soly Herrera - Central Public Library, Nov 15 thru Jan 4. Gallery Hours: Mon - Thu 9am - 9pm, Fri & Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm.  Kentucky-Ecuador Partners present an exhibit of paintings by this father and daughter from Ecuador. Opening reception Nov 15, 5:30pm to 7pm.  859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org

• People Around the World - Central Bank Gallery, Nov 28 thru Jan 16, 2009. Gallery Hours: M - F, 9am - 4:30pm.  Lexington photographers Nancy and Allen Grimes have traveled to over 100 countries capturing average people at work and play.  The Grimes’ were encouraged from their youth to travel as an educational experience and share their pictures for the benefit of all.  Opening reception Friday, Dec 5. 859-253-6161

• Photographs by Jeffrey Wolin - UK Art Museum, Oct 31 – Dec 7, Free. Gallery Hours: Tues - Sun: 12pm - 5 pm, Fri 12pm - 8pm.  Wolin, a professor of photography at Indiana University, examines the Vietnam War and the continuing effect on its veterans by combining images and texts to create narrative portraits.  His work tells the often harrowing stories of lives still disrupted by post traumatic stress disorder. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• Photography by Dr. Allen Grimes - Central Bank Gallery, Nov 28 thru Dec 19, Free. Gallery Hours: M - F, 9am - 4:30pm. Reception Friday, November 28. 859-253-6161

• Second Annual Holiday Art Show - Artists' Attic in Victorian Square, Nov 3 thru Dec 31, Mon - Sat, 10am - 4pm.  All members contribute to this show which typically includes many smaller works which are perfect for gifts to family and friends. A wide variety of style and subject matter is always available.  859-254-5501 or www.artists-attic.org

• Symposium 2008 Outside - Lexington Art League at the Loudoun House Front Lawn, Oct 31 thru June 29, 2009, Free.  Outdoor sculpture exhibit featuring works by Mid-south Sculpture Alliance artists. Exhibition in partnership with LexArts, Mid-south Sculpture Alliance and University of Kentucky Dept. of Fine Art.  859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org

Athletics

• Youth Basketball Sign-Ups - Dunbar Community Center, Saturday, November 8 & 15, 10am - 2pm.  Cost is $55 per player.  Mailed registrations must be postmarked no later than November 14, 2008.  Lexington Parks & Recreation offers a basketball league for boys and girls ages 5 - 15 with age eligibility determined by the participant’s age as of November 30, 2008.  A limited number of scholarships are available upon request. Individuals who are unable to attend an in-person registration event may download an application from the Parks website.  Additional information, including league locations, is available on the Parks website, www.lfucg.com/parks, or individuals may call 859-288-2920 to learn more.

Classes & Workshops Running Multiple Days

• Art & Science Classes - Living Arts & Science Center.  Each year, the Living Arts & Science Center presents more than 400 creative art and science classes and workshops for children 18-months old up to adults. Hands-on creative learning is the focus and classes are available in a wide variety of two and three-dimensional art forms including painting, drawing, pottery, fiber art, photography, cartooning and animation, natural history illustration, sculpture, and more.  859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org

• Calligraphy - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Tuesdays, Nov 4 and 11, 5:15pm - 7pm, $25 for two-class session. Ages: teen and up.  Have wedding invitations or graduation announcements to send out? Learn the basics of calligraphy, the beautiful italic handwriting. Learn about design, spacing, card creation, monograms, and more. Pens available for purchase. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org 

• Children's Theatre Performance Workshop - Lexington Children's Theatre, Mon - Fri, Nov 10 - Nov 21, 4:30pm - 6:45pm, $185. Ages 9 - 16.  Harry Potter and the Tales of Beedle the Bard: Bring to life the wizard tales that helped Hermione, Ron and Harry in J.K. Rowling's seventh book.  Performance Workshops allow participants to improve their acting and performing skills. Students receive a class in acting, improvisation, voice and movement. Each child enrolled in a workshop receives a speaking role in the play and rehearses every day, culminating in a fully mounted performance for family and friends. Sign up to add a little drama to your life!   859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org. 

• Combining Our Future - November 3 and 10, 6pm at the Jessamine County Extension Center or November 17 and 24, 6pm at the Fayette County Extension Center. $20 per couple includes program materials and dinner. A series for engaged or newly married couples.  Material covers: Overview of Bluegrass Healthy Marriage Initiative, Living Wills, Health Care & Power of Attorney, Wills and Combining Assets. 859-257-5582 or http://ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette/events/

• Create/Recreate - ArtsPlace, Nov 11 thru Dec 2, Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm. $65 Bluegrass Printmaker's Coop members, $80 non-members; $5 materials fee. Learn how to combine printing and collage. Taught by Jim Brancaccio. www.lexarts.org

• GRE Preparation - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Wednesdays Nov. 5 and 12, 5:30pm - 7pm, $25 for two-class session.  Have you purchased the GRE Review books but find that you can’t face working through them alone? This affordable review will get you started: work sample math problems, review test-taking strategies, and make your vocabulary more precise with the help of an experienced instructor. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

• Internet Basics 1,2,3 - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Monday - Thursday, Nov 10 thru 13, 5:30pm - 7pm, $30.  Learn the basics of the Internet (World Wide Web). Conduct simple searches, open e-mail accounts, and use instruction and practice time to apply what you learn. Fun and informative! 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

back to top

November 1
Saturday

• 2008 Beastie Ball - Marriott Griffin Gate, 6pm. Paws for President: Annual fundraiser benefiting the Lexington Humane Society. Last year's Beastie Ball tickets went quickly so be sure to reserve your table early. 859-233-0044 x252  or  www.lexingtonhumanesociety.org

• ACDA Fall Convocation Concert - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 3pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Alondras Latin Entertainment: Halloween After Party - Natasha's Bistro, 11:30pm - 2:30am, $6 With Costume, $8 Without, $2 extra for under 21. Ages 18 and over are welcome.  It’s still Halloween at Natasha’s Bistro. The will be a special prize for the Best Costume. Come howl at the moon and dance the night away. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com  

• Basket Brigade - God's Pantry, 8am - 4pm, $20 Registration Fee.  Where else can you put together Thanksgiving dinner for thousands in just a few short hours?  Receive a customized t-shirt created specifically for the event, prizes for pledges raised. 859-255-6592 or www.godspantry.org

• Belleville Outfit - Natasha's Bistro, 8pm, $15.  The Belleville Outfit based in Austin, TX will return to the bluegrass for an exclusive event at Natasha’s Bistro. A little bit of gypsy swing, big band jazz and cross genre Americano blended seamlessly together to create a sound uniquely their own.  Reservations recommended.  859-259-2754 or www.beetnik.com

• The Big Maracas - Al's Bar, 10pm. 859 252-9104 or www.stellaskentuckydeli.com/alsbar

• Chess Mates: Drop-in Chess Club - Eagle Creek Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Lessons for beginners, pick-up games for all levels, snacks, and a great way to meet new friends. Ages 8 and up. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek 

• The Crucible - Transylvania University, Lucille C. Little Theater, 2pm, $10 General, $5 Transy Community. 859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• Day of the Dead/El Día de los Muertos - Northside Public Library, 2pm, Free. The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is when people in Mexico remember their loved ones. Make a tribute to your family. All Ages. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside 

• Day of the Dead Celebration - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission.  Join Explorium of Lexington for a look at the Day of the Dead as celebrated in many cultures around the world.  All ages. 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com

• Day of the Dead Celebration - Living Arts & Science Center and the Old Episcopal Burying Ground at the corner of E. 3^rd Street and Elm Tree Lane, 5pm - 8pm. Originally collected while working for the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum of Natural History, this impressive collection of traditional and contemporary folk art art collected by Lexington artist Tricia Spencer features Oaxacan alebrijes, hand-woven textiles, one-of-a-kind pottery and more. The cemetery will be open to the public and will provide an exciting opportunity to view it decorated as cemeteries in Mexico would be for Day of the Dead.  859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org

• Elegy (R) - The KY Theatre, 3:15pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• English Country Dance - ArtsPlace, Studio 3A, $4 General, $2 Students, Children 15 and under admitted free if accompanied by a responsible adult.  Beginner lesson 2:40pm to 3pm, called dance 3pm - 5pm. Hosted by LVDS and the Lexington English Country Dancers. Local callers and musicians. 859-887-4888 or or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org

• Family Weekend Concert: Bands, Orchestra and Choirs. - Transylvania University, Haggin Auditorium, 7:30pm, Free and open to the public.  859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• The Features - CD Central, 3pm, Free. Playing songs from their new cd "Some Kind of  Salvation." 859-233-DISC or www.cdcentralmusic.com 

• Ghost Walk and Creepy Crawl: 8th Annual 2008 Downtown Lexington Ghost Walk - Downtown Lexington, 7pm & 9pm, $10 Adults, $5 Ages 12 & Under.  Guide Kevin Steele leads a 1½ hour walk through historic downtown recalling tales of history, haunts, duels and disasters.  Depart from Sawyer’s Downtown Grille – 325 E. Main St. near the corner of Broadway and Main St. Reservations not required - just show up at the corner!  859-825-8702

• Hepcats Swing Dance - Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 8pm - 12mid, $5. Come cut a rug with the Hepcats! Includes free introductory lesson and complementary refreshments. Open to the public, beginners welcome. DJ's from the Hepcats play the best in big band swing, jump blues, R & B, and early rock-n-roll for your dancing and listening enjoyment. From slow, to medium, to faster tempos - for Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Balboa, there is something for everyone!  859-278-7711 or www.lexingtonarthurmurray.com, 859-420-2426 or www.luv2swingdance.com

• I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále) (2006) (R) - The KY Theatre, 1pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, $5 - $6.50.  A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Inner Light Festival - Lexington Center, Heritage Hall & Elkhorn Meeting Rooms, 11am - 6pm, $7 for one day or $10 for both days. School children with a parent admitted free. Price includes admission to the seminars and entry for door prizes. Psychic Readers and Holistic Interpretist's Festival. 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com

• Larry Redmon & Greg Austin - Redmon's, 10:30pm, $5.  With the exception of concert and promotional dates Larry can be found performing at Redmon's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reservations are advised or arrive early.  859-252-5802 or www.larryredmon.com

• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 2pm & 7pm. Most enjoyed by ages 8 & up. Based on Washington Irving’s 18th century classic, join us to find out who Katrina chooses one autumn night & who makes it home safely through the haunted Sleepy Hollow. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Lexington Farmers' Market - Vine Street between Mill and Limestone, 7am until sold out (around 4p).  Shop fresh food from local farmers. Parking available in the Premier Parking lot (accessed from Main St. or S. Limestone) or in the entire 5/3rd parking garage (accessed from Main St. or Vine St.).  859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

• Make Your Own Sugar Skulls/Decora una Calavera de Azúcar - Lexington Public Library Village-Branch, 3pm - 4pm, Free. Decorate a sugar skull to celebrate the Day of the Dead. All Ages. 859-231-5575 or www.lexpublib.org/village 

• Memory and Landscape: How Place Affects Process - Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, 9am - 12pm, $25. This workshop will examine several Kentucky poets and focus on drawing out memories about childhood, place, landscape, and relationships. We will focus on how these authors use place as a looking glass into the individual psyche and examine how the past effects the present and the process of writing. Participants will receive a packet with examples and will enjoy hands-on writing and discussion. 859-254-4175 or www.carnegieliteracy.org

• Miss Lexington Scholarship Pageant - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, $18. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Nature Weaving - UK Arboretum, 10am - 2pm, $20 General, $18 Friends of The Arboretum.  Art and nature come together in this creative, hands-on workshop.  Using natural-dyed wool, scented herbs, grasses, and other natural materials, you’ll create a gorgeous tapestry of color and fragrance to remind you of seasons past.  Please pre-register.  859-257-9339 or www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/

• Open Computer Lab - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Practice skills learned in class with an instructor present! Please come with specific questions related to class subjects and material. First come, first served. No registration required.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• The Pajama Game - The Lexington Opera House, 2pm & 8pm, Tickets $25 - $70.  The feisty employee representative has found her match in the pajama shop superintendent. When the two get together, they wind up discussing a whole lot more than job actions! The high-energy score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross brims with popular hits and musical theatre standards that will keep you humming all the way home. 859-233-3535, www.lexingtonoperahouse.com or www.ticketmaster.com

• Photography Workshop: Picturing Kentucky - Woodford Reserve Distillery, 9am - 11am, $40 ($30 for AMUK members).  Pre-registration required. 859-257-6199 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• The PillowMan - Downtown Arts Center, 8pm, $15 - $25.  Martin McDonagh has been called “one of the theatrical luminaries of the 21st century.” The Pillowman is an urgent work of theatrical bravura - an unflinching examination of the very nature & purpose of art that is sure to be staged for generations to come.  859-233-7330, www.lexarts.tix.com or www.actorsguildoflexington.org

• Robbie Bartlett Band - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5.  859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

• Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) - KY Theatre, 12Midnight, $5 - $6.50. 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

• Sculpture Symposium & Exhibitions 2008 - Lexington, Kentucky.  Sculptors and other artists, art gallery owners, collectors, art educators and sculpture lovers will come together for two days of learning, inspiration and networking.  The two-day event will feature: Keynote addresses with nationally known speakers from the world of sculpture, demonstrations and tours, networking opportunities,  evening social events, four juried sculpture exhibitions: two indoor and two outdoor exhibition opportunities. 859-254-7024 or www.lexingtonartleague.org

• Stargazing - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 7:30pm, Free. View the night sky through a variety of telescopes provided by the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club.  Far from the city lights, Raven Run is an excellent place to see planets, nebulae, galaxies and the Milky Way!  This program will last approximately two hours.   859-272-6105 or www.lfucg.com/parks/raven.asp

• Summer Saturday Storytime - Tates Creek Public Library, 11am, Free. Ages 5 and up. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• UK Blue-White Scrimmage - Rupp Arena, 4pm, $5. A portion of the proceeds from the gate will go to charity. Only Lower Arena Tickets are avilable for purchase.  859-233-3535, www.rupparena.com, www.ticketmaster.com or www.ukathletics.com

• Waltz Practice Dance - ArtsPlace, Studio 3B, 7pm - 7:45p. Donation requested to cover cost of room. LVDS hosts a waltz practice session with recorded music. There is no formal instruction, but vintage dancers will be there to assist one-on-one if asked. 859-420-6780 or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org

• Wine Tasting - Wines on Vine, 4pm - 6pm, Free. Drop in and sample some great wines available at the Wines on Vine Store. 859-243-0017 or www.winesonvine.net

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 1:10pm, 3:20pm, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• The Features, Wax Fang, Gentleman Auction House - The Dame, 9pm, $8. 859-327-9357 or www.dameky.com

November 2
Sunday

• Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Centenary United Methodist Church, 2800 Tates Creek Road, 8am - 1pm. Hill n Dale Christian Church, 371 Hill-N-Dale Drive, 8:30am - 12:30pm.  To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.

• The Crucible - Transylvania University, Lucille C. Little Theater, 2pm, $10 General, $5 Transy Community. 859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• Day of the Dead Celebration - The Explorium, 2pm - 3pm, Free with Admission.  Join Explorium of Lexington for a look at the Day of the Dead as celebrated in many cultures around the world.  All ages. 859-258-3253 or www.explorium.com

• Elegy (R) - The KY Theatre, 3:15pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Faculty Recital - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Free. Guest Clarinet: Denise Gainey. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále) (2006) (R) - The KY Theatre, 1pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, $5 - $6.50.  A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Inner Light Festival - Lexington Center, Heritage Hall & Elkhorn Meeting Rooms, 11am - 6pm, $7 for one day or $10 for both days. School children with a parent admitted free. Price includes admission to the seminars and entry for door prizes. Psychic Readers and Holistic Interpretist's Festival 859-233-4567 or www.lexingtoncenter.com

• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 2pm. Most enjoyed by ages 8 & up. Based on Washington Irving’s 18th century classic, join us to find out who Katrina chooses one autumn night & who makes it home safely through the haunted Sleepy Hollow. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Lexington’s Greatest Uptown Hound Tryouts - Uptown Hounds, 2pm - 6pm, Free. Every Sunday through February 2009, tryouts and eliminations for local dogs and their owner’s ability to train them, as they compete for the title of Lexington's Greatest Uptown Hound. Open to any skill level. 859-255-bark(2275) or www.uptownhouds.com

• The Pajama Game - The Lexington Opera House, 2pm & 7pm, Tickets $25 - $70.  The feisty employee representative has found her match in the pajama shop superintendent. When the two get together, they wind up discussing a whole lot more than job actions! The high-energy score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross brims with popular hits and musical theatre standards that will keep you humming all the way home. 859-233-3535, www.lexingtonoperahouse.com or www.ticketmaster.com

• The PillowMan - Downtown Arts Center, 2pm, $15-$25. Martin McDonagh has been called “one of the theatrical luminaries of the 21st century.” The Pillowman is an urgent work of theatrical bravura – an unflinching examination of the very nature & purpose of art that is sure to be staged for generations to come. 859-233-7330, www.lexarts.tix.com or www.actorsguildoflexington.org

• The Swells Brass Band - Al's Bar, 9pm. 859 252-9104 or www.stellaskentuckydeli.com/alsbar

• UK Percussion Ensemble - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 3pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 1:10pm, 3:20pm, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

November 3
Monday

• Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - KBC Satellite Site - Hamburg, 2404 Sir Barton Way, 10am - 3pm.  To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534.

• Capitol Steps - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $25. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Computer Basics Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. This class is for the beginner and it will introduce the basic parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, and the Windows desktop.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Digital Photography for Beginners - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free.  Enter the world of digital photography! Includes demonstrations of how a digital camera and scanner work, plus hands-on experience editing digital pictures with Adobe Photoshop Elements. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 3 class or experience with the Drawing Toolbar within Word.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Elegy (R) - The KY Theatre, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Exploring Egypt - Beaumont Public Library, 3:30pm - 4:15pm, Free. Learn more about the finding of King Tut’s tomb in November of 1922.  7-12 years, reservations required. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• Faculty Recital: Merilee Elliott, Flute - Transylvania University, Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free and open to the public.  859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• Katerina the Clever - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 10am & 11:45am. Most enjoyed by ages 4 & up. Based on one of Russia’s most storied folktales, find out if Katerina can prove a peasant can be wiser than her ruler. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Little Leonardos - Beaumont Public Library, 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Free. Children explore and develop creativity skills through art activities using a variety of materials and methods. Be prepared for a fun (and messy) time.  2-5 years, reservations required. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• 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

• Play and Learn - Beaumont Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3-5. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• UK vs. Missouri-St. Louis - Rupp Arena, 7pm, $28 - $33.  UK Men's Basketball.  Tickets available only thru UK Ticket Office. 859-257-1818, 800-928-2287 or uktickets@lsv.uky.edu

• Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour - The Kentucky Theatre, 6:45pm, $10, student ID $5, Woodsongs Partners Free.  Reservations required.   This broadcast features Mary Flower and The Giving Tree Band.  859-252-8888 or www.woodsongs.com/wotrh.html

• Young Toddlers - Eagle Creek Public Library, 11am, Free. Ages 18-30 months. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• Open Mic Night – Common Grounds Coffee House, 9pm, Free. If you’re interested in performing, show up by 8:20pm at the latest & put your name in the bucket located on the bar. There will be a drawing at 8:30pm sharp. You must be present to pick your 15 min. slot somewhere between 8:45pm & 11pm. All sound equipment is provided & it’s all free! 859-233-9761 or www.commongroundsoflexington.com

November 4

Tuesday

• Babies! Babies! - Eagle Creek Public Library, 11am, Free. Ages 3 - 18 months. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek 

• Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Financial Center, 250 Main Street, Suite 2800, 10am - 3pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534. 

• Bouncing Babies - Beaumont Public Library, 12pm, Free. Ages 6 - 24 months. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont  

• Cruisin' with Books - Tates Creek Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 6 - 18 months. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• Duck For President Children's Theatre Workshop - Lexington Children's Theatre, 10am - 2pm, $55. Ages 4 - 7. Celebrate Election Day by joining LCT in bringing to life some farm yard politics. Duck is tired of doing his chores and decides to hold an election to replace Farmer Brown; he eventually ends up running the country. Young people will learn a little about the electoral process and a lot about fun as they explore this story through art, drama, music, and dance.  859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org. 

• Election Media Watch Installation: Election Coverage - Natasha's Bistro, 7pm, $3 Cover. Election coverage will be presented in a media sculpture of screens, sounds, music and talking heads from all channels. Join us for what could be a historic night in election history.  859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com

• Election Returns on the Big Screen - KY Theatre, $TBA. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• Lexington Farmers' Market - Downtown Lexington, Corner of South Broadway & Maxwell, 7am until sold out.  Shop fresh food from local farmers.  859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

• Make a Scarf - Tates Creek Public Library, 6:30pm, Free. Practice your knitting skills and help keep people warm this winter by making a simple scarf to donate to a charitable organization. Contact Katie at 231-5580 to make a reservation. Ages 10 and up, reservations required. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• No-School-Day Classes - Living Arts & Science Center, 8am to 5:30pm. K - 12th grade, take one class, two or bring lunch and take classes throughout the day.  Classes: Get Going with Modeling Clay, Fall Festival & Harvest, Fino Ornaments, Making Realistic Portraits, Amazing Art Adventures, Pirates and Printmaking: The Art of Making Multiples. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org 

• School’s out, Crafts are In/No hay Escuela, ¡Hagamos Manualidades! - Northside Public Library, 10am - 6pm, Free. We will have craft supplies available all day to keep you busy while school is out. All Ages. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside

• Toddler Tales/Historias para Pequeñines - Northside Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 0 - 3 years. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside

• Trivia Tuesday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 7:30pm, no cover.  Prizes!  859-246-0062

• Vote for Your Favorite Book Character/¡Vota por tu Personaje Favorito de Libros! - Northside Public Library, 10am - 9pm, Free. Your parents are voting for the president. We will give you a chance to vote for your favorite book character. Write-in candidates are welcome. All Ages. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside

• Windows Basics Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Learn the essentials of the Windows operating system, including the desktop, standard Windows program functions, and file management. Required prerequisite: Computer Basics class or familiarity with the Windows desktop.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

November 5
Wednesday

• Art@Noon Lecture: The Art of Paul Sawyer - UK Art Museum, 12pm, Free. 859-257-5716 or www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum

• Bilingual BoogieBees / BoogieBees Bilingüe - Village Public Library, 6:30pm, Free. Ages 0 - 4 years. 859-231-5575 or www.lexpublib.org/village

• Blood Drive by the Kentucky Blood Center - Immanuel Baptist Church, 3100 Tates Creek Rd., 3pm - 7:30pm. To register, visit www.kybloodcenter.org and search for mobile blood drives by location, or call 859-276-2534. 

• Computer Club for Seniors - Eagle Creek Public Library, 1:30pm - 3pm, Free. Improve your computer skills in a relaxed atmosphere with other seniors. We will have a short tutorial on a topic, then go through an exercise at a leisurely pace. We will have time for questions and individual practice. For Adults, reservations required. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek 

• Elegy (R) - The KY Theatre, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Faculty Recital: Larry Barnes, Piano and Composition - Transylvania University, Carrick Theater, 7:30pm, Free and open to the public.  859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu  

• First Steps Storytime - Tates Creek Public Library, 10am, Free. Ages 12 - 24 months. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále) (2006) (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, $5 - $6.50.  A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Internet Level 1 Class - Eagle Creek Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Learn what the Internet is and what it can offer. Time will be spent exploring interesting and useful websites using Internet Explorer. Required prerequisite: Windows Basics class or familiarity with the Windows desktop.  Registration required. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Jeff Frolich - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free.  859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

• Katerina the Clever - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 10am & 11:45am. Most enjoyed by ages 4 & up. Based on one of Russia’s most storied folktales, find out if Katerina can prove a peasant can be wiser than her ruler. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Little Hands, Big Ideas: Construction Zone - Tates Creek Public Library, 1:30pm, Free. Join us for a new “play literacy" program. Kids learn best from play, so bring your preschooler to play and learn. 3 and up, reservations required. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• Little Sprouts:  Fall Fruits & Nuts (Pre-K) - UK Arboretum, 10am - 11am, $1.  Join us as we discover the amazing array of seeds and fruits in the fall garden.  Please pre-register.  859-257-9339 or www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/

• Long-Term Care Insurance: A Guide to Preserving Your Well Being and Your Wealth - Beaumont Public Library, 1pm - 3pm, Free. Presented by Mohua Das, a Certified Financial Planner in Lexington, this seminar will help you review your options and put a plan in place and to protect your assets. Learn the basics of long-term care.  For Adults, reservations required. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• Microsoft Word: Level 1 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Learn the basics of word processing including creating, formatting, and printing a simple document. Required prerequisite: Windows Basics class or familiarity with the Windows desktop.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Movers and Shakers - Tates Creek Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Be prepared to sing, dance, and move with your toddler. 12-24 months. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek 

• Old Time Fiddle Collective Jam Session - Al's Bar, 9pm. 859 252-9104 or www.stellaskentuckydeli.com/alsbar

• Open Computer Lab - Central Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. Practice skills learned in class with an instructor present! Please come with specific questions related to class subjects and material. First come, first served. No registration required.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Preschool Playhouse - Central Public Library, 10:30am, Free. A weekly story time for children ages 3 to 5 every Wednesday. 859-231-5534 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.beetnik.com

• Snack’n Read Wednesdays - Tates Creek Public Library, 6:30pm, Free. Join us in the story pit every Wednesday evening and hear about the weird teachers at Ella Mentary School. Snack provided.  5 and up, reservations required. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• Tango Practice - ArtsPlace, 8pm - 9:45pm, $10 for 4 Sessions. Wednesday Night Practicas Every Wednesday at ArtsPlace except when we dance at Natasha's.  Call for schedule.  859-420-6780 or www.lextango.org 

• Toddler Storytime - Beaumont Public Library, 10am, Free. Ages 2 - 3 years. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• UK Middle School Concert Band Invitational - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 6:30pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• Royal Bangs, Idaho Alaska, Matt Duncan - The Dame, 9pm, $5. 859-327-9357 or www.dameky.com

back to top

November 6
Thursday

• Bouncing Babies - Beaumont Public Library, 10:45am & 11:15am, Free. Ages 6 - 24 months. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• Bradlee Burtner - Natasha's Bistro, 9pm, $5.  While it's largely acoustic, his music isn't your conventional singer-songwriter fare. “It combines pop hooks and melodies with a hard-working performance style. If you can imagine, it's a bit like The Smiths meet Johnny Cash. 859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com

• Charity Fashion Show - Victorian Square Atrium, 7pm - 9pm, $40.  All proceeds will benefit the Center for Research of Violence against Women. Local boutiques will provide the clothing. Enjoy an evening of music, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres, raffle and door prizes. 859-266-0909 or www.laserperfectmedspa.com

• The Crucible - Transylvania University, Lucille C. Little Theater, 7:30pm, $10 General, $5 Transy Community. 859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• Diggin' in the Dirt - UK Ag North, Seay Auditorium, 7pm, $20. Join Legendary University of Georgia head football coach and avid gardner, Vince Dooley, as he presents this program to benefit the Children's Garden at the UK Arboretum.  Purchase tickets at the Arboretum Visitor Center Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 4pm (859-257-6955) or at E.S. Good Barn (859-257-7211).

• Elegy (R) - The KY Theatre, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50. Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Family Storytime/Cuentos de Familia - Northside Public Library, 7pm, Free. All Ages. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside

• Fazed Cookies - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, Free.  859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

• I Served the King of England (Obsluhoval jsem anglického krále) (2006) (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:15pm, 7:30pm, $5 - $6.50.  A look at the glamorous life at an old-world Prague hotel. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com.

• Karaoke Thursday - Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria, 10pm, no cover.  859-246-0062 or www.thebrooklynpizza.com

• Katerina the Clever - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 10am & 11:45am. Most enjoyed by ages 4 & up. Based on one of Russia’s most storied folktales, find out if Katerina can prove a peasant can be wiser than her ruler. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Larry Redmon & Kenny Owens - Redmon's, 10:30pm, Free.  With the exception of concert and promotional dates Larry can be found performing at Redmon's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reservations are advised or arrive early.  859-252-5802 or www.larryredmon.com

• Lexington Farmers' Market - Downtown Lexington, Corner of South Broadway & Maxwell, 7am until sold out.  Shop fresh food from local farmers.  859-608-2655 or www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

• Mexican Folk Art Celebration! - Living Arts & Science Center, 6pm - 8pm, Suggested Donation: $2 for 12 yrs - Adult; $1 for children under 12. Discovery Night at LASC! We will explore Mexican folk art from the utilitarian to the ceremonial to the decorative! Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture and traditions of Mexico as you view handmade artwork, meet artists, and create your own artwork to take home. 859-252-5222 or www.lasclex.org

• Microsoft PowerPoint Level 1 Class - Eagle Creek Public Library, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Free. This class introduces the basic functions and uses of a presentation program. Create a simple slideshow presentation. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 3 class or experience with the Drawing Toolbar within Word.  Registration required. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Microsoft Publisher: Level 1 Class - Eagle Creek Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. This class illustrates the many uses for this popular desktop publishing program. Create greeting cards and a simple newsletter. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 3 class or experience with the Drawing Toolbar within Word.  Registration required. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Microsoft Word Level 2 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12pm, Free. Learn more advanced word processing skills including tables, bulleted and numbered lists, cut/copy/paste functions, headers and footers. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 1 class or experience using Word.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• And the Moneynotes - Al's Bar, 10pm. 859 252-9104 or www.stellaskentuckydeli.com/alsbar

• Preschool Live! - Tates Creek Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 - 5 years. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• Preschool Playtime/Recreo para Prescolares - Northside Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 3 - 5 years. 859-231-5590 or www.lexpublib.org/northside

• Scrabble Night - Central Public Library, 6pm - 9pm, Free. Play the classic board game and meet new people in the second floor atrium. Board games and refreshments provided, ages 14 and up.  859-231-5532 or www.lexpublib.org 

• Shining Stars: Scarecrows - Eagle Creek Public Library, 1:30pm, Free. Stories, songs, finger-plays, learning centers, and a craft. 3-5 years.  859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek 

• Toddler Storytime - Eagle Creek Public Library, 11am, Free. Ages 2 - 3 years. 859-231-5560 or www.lexpublib.org/eaglecreek

• UK Jazz Ensemble and UK Trombone Choir with Special Guest Artists - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Free. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Willy Wonka Jr. - Lexington Opera House, 7pm, $12 Adults and Children, $10 Students. Presented by Friends of the Arts School & SCAPA.  When Willy Wonka sets out to find an heir to his world-famous chocolate factory, he is faced with candidates who represent gluttony, disobedience, greed, obsession, and character. Grab your golden ticket! Take a magical trip with Charlie through a world of “Pure Imagination” and discover to whom the “Candy Man” will pass on all of his candy-making secrets.  859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• A Tuna Christmas - Studio Players, 8pm. All performances $22, students $16, reserved $65. Directed by Marc Roland, audiences will enjoy this laugh filled evening, whether or not they have seen Greater Tuna.  859-225-0370 or http://lexarts.tix.com

November 7
Friday

• Aaron Davis and Nate Jones - Al's Bar, 10pm. 859 252-9104 or www.stellaskentuckydeli.com/alsbar

• Awesome Appetizers Registration Deadline - Fayette County Extension Office, Nov 13, 6pm, $8.  Registration Deadline: Nov 7.  Receive recipes and participate in taste-testing.  859-257-5582 or http://ces.ca.uky.edu/fayette/events

• The Crucible - Transylvania University, Lucille C. Little Theater, 7:30pm, $10 General, $5 Transy Community. 859-233-8300 or www.transy.edu

• Delila Why - Cheapside Bar & Grill, 10pm, $5.  859-254-0046 or www.cheapsidebarandgrill.com

• Katerina the Clever - Lexington Children’s Theatre, 10am & 11:45am. Most enjoyed by ages 4 & up. Based on one of Russia’s most storied folktales, find out if Katerina can prove a peasant can be wiser than her ruler. 859-254-4546 or www.lctonstage.org

• Larry Redmon & Kenny Owens - Redmon's, 10:30pm, $5.  With the exception of concert and promotional dates Larry can be found performing at Redmon's every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Reservations are advised or arrive early.  859-252-5802 or www.larryredmon.com

• Microsoft Word Level 3 Class - Central Public Library, 10am - 12p, Free. Learn how to use the drawing toolbar to add graphic elements to your Word document. Required prerequisite: Microsoft Word Level 2 class or experience using Word.  Registration required. 859-231-5530 or www.lexpublib.org/computerclasses/

• Mostly Waltz Social Dance - ArtsPlace, 8pm - 10pm, $6 General, $3 Students. Beginner lesson included, 7pm - 7:45pm - tonight's lesson: Tango Waltz.  On the first Friday of each month, the LVDS hosts a social dance, open to the public, with live music. Each event includes lots of waltzes, plus an occasional polka, schottische, tango, one-step, foxtrot, blues, or other favorite dance. 859-420-6780 or www.lexingtonvintagedance.org  

• The Plant Life of Kentucky: Past, Present, & Future in the Age of Global Warming - UK Arboretum, 6:30pm - 8pm,  $8 General, $7 Friends of The Arboretum.  Dr. Ronald Jones presents this fascinating look at the history, current status, and future of Kentucky’s plant life.  859-257-9339 or www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum/

• Rachel Getting Married (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45, $5 - $6.50.  A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding. 859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• Richardson/Messina Good-Time Show - Natasha's Bistro, 8:30pm, $7.  Two veteran performers, Jim Richardson and Doc Messina, come together to create an outrageously funny, purely entertaining show which will make you think you're on the set of a wacky music-based game show. Great music, great laughs, tons of audience participation; this show is simply fun, fun, fun.  859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com

• Toddler Storytime - Beaumont Public Library, 10:30am, Free. Ages 2 - 3 years. 859-231-5570 or www.lexpublib.org/beaumont

• Uk Jazztet: with special guest Brazilian saxophonist Roberto Sion - Natasha's Bistro, 11pm, $7.  Brazilian saxophonist Roberto Sion will join the UK Jazztet (Miles Osland, woodwinds; Raleigh Dailey, piano; Danny Cecil, bass; John Willmarth, drums) for a fiery evening of Brazilian, Latin and good ol' American jazz. Don't miss this one!  859-259-2754 or www.natashascafe.com

• UK vs. Ouachita Baptist - Rupp Arena, 7pm, $28 - $33.  UK Men's Basketball.  Tickets available only thru UK Ticket Office. 859-257-1818, 800-928-2287 or uktickets@lsv.uky.edu

• UK Women's Choir Fall Concert - UK Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm, Tickets $TBA. 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA

• Willy Wonka Jr. - Lexington Opera House, 8pm, $12 Adults and Children, $10 Students. Presented by Friends of the Arts School & SCAPA.  When Willy Wonka sets out to find an heir to his world-famous chocolate factory, he is faced with candidates who represent gluttony, disobedience, greed, obsession, and character. Grab your golden ticket! Take a magical trip with Charlie through a world of “Pure Imagination” and discover to whom the “Candy Man” will pass on all of his candy-making secrets.  859-233-3535 or www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

• Wine Tasting - Wines on Vine, 5pm - 7:30pm, Free. Drop in and sample some great wines available at the Wines on Vine store. 859-243-0017 or www.winesonvine.net

• The Young and the Restless - Tates Creek Public Library, 10:30am, Ages 2 - 3 years. 859-231-5580 or www.lexpublib.org/tatescreek

• Zack and Miri Make a Porno (R) - The KY Theatre, 5:30pm, 7:40pm, 9:50pm, $5 - $6.50.  Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.  859-231-7924 or www.kentuckytheatre.com

• A Tuna Christmas - Studio Players, 8pm. All performances $22, students $16, reserved $65. Directed by Marc Roland, audiences will enjoy this laugh filled evening, whether or not they have seen Greater Tuna.  859-225-0370 or http://lexarts.tix.com

November 8
Saturda