TITLE: Romancing the Bead Now Open Sundays AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/29/2007 02:46:00 PM —– BODY:

Starting tomorrow, Sept. 30, we can all add jewelry shopping to our Sunday schedule. Romancing the Bead, 615 Monroe St., will be open noon-5 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. So be sure to stop by and see Pam Harrison’s beautiful work. She’s also teaching a jewelry making class on Tuesdays. For more info, call her at 349.3824.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: 13th Ever BBQ a Smokin' Success! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/29/2007 09:23:00 AM —– BODY:

Many thanks to Susie Coiner, Carol Gault and all the other fantastic volunteers who bring us BBQ on the River each year. Coiner came up with the idea and helped implement the first festival 13 years ago with just 16 cooking teams. When they ran out of BBQ by noon the first day, she knew the event would be a long-lasting hit. "The ingredients have all gone together so well every year, and it keeps growing and we keep adding the right things at the right time," Coiner says. "When you have all the right things in place, you can expect an event to do well."


There's no doubt that the event goes well. This weekend, 45 teams fed 40,000 people! In fact, early Thursday evening folks were already lined up at the Buzzard Bros. booth.


And, of course, what's a festival without fried Twinkies? Congratulations everyone!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Guess the Baby AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/28/2007 06:56:00 PM —– BODY:

The ever-clever Aynex Mercado has posted a “Guess the Baby” quiz on her ever-clever blog. If you know a few folks in LowerTown, this is one test you’ll want to take. Here’s a hint regarding the baby above. She grew up to be a very famous, and very gorgeous, quilt artist. Who do you think she is?

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Now This is Our Kind of Garden AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/28/2007 04:39:00 AM —– BODY:

If all that BBQ on the River is leaving you parched, be sure to stop by the Beer Garden. Volunteers like Larry Sanders and Mary Grinnell will help you re-hydrate in no time. And, as an added benefit, proceeds go to the Paducah Symphony Orchestra!

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Early last evening, Sept. 26, Mayor Bill Paxton announced to a lively crowd of supporters and news reporters and bloggers that he will, indeed, seek a third term as mayor of Paducah.

The event was held at the Quilt Museum — a fitting spot considering the significant role the mayor played in securing the Quilt Show’s scheduled return in 2008. The mayor highlighted the numerous advances the city has made during the past several years, including the Artist Relocation Program. That’s Ike and Char Erwin of Working Artist Studios, above. He also talked about several initiatives in the works that he’s passionate about continuing to pursue as mayor.


Paducah Sun reporter Bill Bartleman (above) recaps the speech in a front-page story today. WPSD, Heartland News Channel 11 and WKYX covered the announcement, as well.

The mayor thanks everyone for coming! Stay tuned for more campaign details — and best wishes to all the mayoral candidates!

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A special benefit is planned for Hillary Coltharp, a beautiful 26-year-old woman who was in a terrible car accident early this month. We mentioned several posts below that T-shirts are available to help raise funds for her care.

Look cute wearing them — and purchase more — at a benefit concert set for 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, at the KC Hall on Hwy 45 by St. John’s. Bands include Given, Goodbye Jane and 36/30. Appetizers, drinks, a silent auction and, of course, the T-shirts, will all be available. $25 minimum donation. All proceeds go to the Hillary Coltharp Fund. Visit the absolutely lovely Hillablog more information.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: William Sledd (’s Stuff) For Sale! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/25/2007 12:59:00 PM —– BODY:

The iMac that started the William Sledd revolution is for sale on eBay and it can be yours — if you have the highest bid, of course. The bidding started the other day at $99.99 and is now hovering past the $500 mark. Quite a bargain, considering the brains that spent so much time in front of it!

“…i would have NEVER started to make Youtube Videos, I only started because everything i need was right here on my iMac,” William writes, with little concern for out-of-fashion capitalization. “I am really sad about getting rid of my iMac, but times are changing and i have grown out of this computer…instead of letting it sit and collect dust, I will let it change someone else's life….”

Super cute, William. Also for sale: his lovely Size 11 Tiffany sterling silver ring which has been replaced with a square version, the green Desi(red) Gap T-shirt he wore in his very famous Denim Edition video, a Gucci murse and one of his fabulous Ws, which he has autographed. He’ll also autograph the iMac, per request.

William says he's hosting this cyber yard sale because he's trying to change his "pack rat" ways. Wonder if he has any Pradas, size 7 1/2, that he'd like to part with.... Anyway, check out his sale — just a few days left to buy a little bit of William for your home or closet! He has just posted a fun new video timeline, too.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Do These Statistics Make My Butt Look Big? AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/25/2007 09:55:00 AM —– BODY:

Well, yep, Sir Mix-a-Lot would be lovin’ Kentucky. About 60 percent of us have big butts, ranking Kentucky fifth in the nation on the obesity scale.

That’s according to the latest statistics from the Get Healthy Kentucky initiative introduced last year by the lovely First Lady Glenna Fletcher — who, as we know, is slim and trim. Plus, Kentucky has the highest smoking rate in the country. So not only are we, um, livin' large, we’re also smokin’ — and not in a good way.

First Lady Fletcher will discuss these statistics and what we need to do to get in gear at the new Baptist Heart Center tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 26. And cardiologist Patrick Withrow will be on hand to talk about healthy hearts, too. The event is from noon to 1 p.m., with a healthy lunch included. RSVP to 575.2918.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Praise Be! Doe’s Now Open on Sunday! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/22/2007 05:42:00 PM —– BODY:

It may be the Lord’s day of rest, but the flock’s gotta eat! Starting Sunday, Sept. 23, Doe’s Eat Place will be open for lunch and dinner — so get ready to give thanks for a big ol’ Doe’s steak on Sunday!

Lunch starts at noon with proper refreshments beginning at 1 p.m. Dinner can be ordered all day long. Open until 10 p.m. So make sure to support Doe’s on Sunday!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Open Today: New LowerTown Gallery AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/22/2007 10:25:00 AM —– BODY:

A new gallery is open today! It’s called Aspire Arts and is owned by newcomers Janet and Jay O’Rourke. The artistic pair carry their own beautiful wooden boxes and paintings as well as glass, sculptures, jewelry and pieces from other awesome artists. The gallery is at 611 North 6th St. Be sure to stop by! It's open Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. 575.3349.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Hillary’s Just Have Faith T-shirts Available AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/21/2007 07:21:00 AM —– BODY:

A beautiful T-shirt is now available to help raise funds for beautiful Hillary Coltharp, who was in a horrible car accident Sept. 1, on the way to meeting her family for dinner. The 26-year-old is being treated at Vanderbilt, and most definitely needs our prayers. Hillary’s parents are Shawn and Paul Coltharp. Her little boy, Max, is 6.

Details about ordering the shirt are on the absolutely lovely Hillablog Web site, where her mom posts frequent, honest and moving updates on Hillary’s care and recovery, along with photos of her caregivers and her life before the accident. Friends and family post comments and photos, too — it’s become an amazing online community of support and prayers.

Hillary has no health insurance, which makes the fundraising so important. There’s an account set up at First Southern Bank in Kevil. If you’d like to donate, please make your checks payable to Shawn or Paul Coltharp, for the benefit of Hillary Coltharp. You can either deliver checks to the bank or mail them to PO Box 220, Kevil, Ky., 42053.

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Mayor Bill Paxton will make a public statement about his plans for next year's mayoral race this Wednesday, Sept. 26. So come and hear the scoop, 5:15 p.m., at the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society, 215 Jefferson St. Everyone is invited!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Heading to Court? Don't Wear This T-Shirt! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/20/2007 12:00:00 PM —– BODY:

When you call up and get James Hinman’s voicemail, you hear country crooner Alan Jackson singing, “But don't be downhearted, I can fix it for you, Sonny. It won't take too long, it'll just take money….”

Ah, if money could have fixed Hinman’s downhearted problems in Judge Chris Hollowell’s courtroom on Tuesday. As the Paducah Sun’s Bill Bartleman (love him!) reported on today’s front page, Hollowell sentenced Hinman to a night behind bars for appearing in his courtroom wearing an “obscene” T-shirt. The Sun ran Bartleman’s photo of a sad-looking, orange-jumper clad Hinman in jail, holding the offending shirt all waddled up.

If you’re like me, you wanna see the shirt un-waddled. So I called up Hinman to ask if he'd show it to me. I left a message — that's how I know about his Alan Jackson ringtone — and then he called back.

First of all, he sounds very sweet. He works on a boat. And he’s very embarrassed over the photo as he had just been through the jail's delousing process — yick — and was not looking his best. You can tell that he’s probably way cuter when he’s not in custody.

Anyway, he says that he got up Tuesday morning and, knowing he was going to court to pay a traffic fine, he reached for one of his newer T-shirts, which he purchased at Spencer’s in the mall.

He’d been better off wearing an old ratty one. What he selected as his fashion statement du jour was a fake beer T-shirt featuring that silhouette woman truck drivers seem to love so much. But it wasn't really the silhouette woman that upset the judge. It was the “name” of the fake beer. So, if you wanna see it, here's the link to Spencer’s. And yep, it's raunchy. He should have checked with Laura K first.

“If he’d said, ‘Go home and change,’ or ‘Pay this fine for wearing it,’ then that’s one thing,” Hinman told me. “But, ‘Have a seat, you’re going to jail’ — that was not expected.”

No, reckon not.

Well, what do you think? Is a night in the pokey just punishment for bad T-shirt taste? Seems awfully harsh considering that Hinman was actually making an effort to look, well, nice. Check out Bartleman's story for more details.

UPDATE: Our new friend with the questionable taste in T-shirts just called to say that he appeared in front of Judge Hollowell again today (Sept. 25), this time wearing a plaid button-down shirt and jeans — yay, James! — and paid all his fines. Turns out there was a gal in the same court wearing jammy bottoms and fuzzy slippers. Hinman's situation has received quite a bit of coverage. He's definitely Google-able now, and evidently USA Today ran something about it the other day on that page where they do news recaps from state to state. Hinman is now seeking legal advice.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: And the Winner Is: Aynex! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/20/2007 10:26:00 AM —– BODY:

Many thanks to everyone for offering such great ilistpaducah.com story ideas! They're all in the comments section in the next post below. And the winner of our grand-prize drawing: Aynex Mercado! She and a friend will be going to Evita tonight at The Carson Center! Aynex, will you be wearing your tiara? Congratulations!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Two Free Evita Tickets For Your Great Ideas AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/19/2007 09:15:00 AM —– BODY:

Don’t cry, Argentina, if you haven’t gotten your Evita tickets yet! We have two excellent seats that we’re just giving away for the 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, performance at The Carson Center.

Here’s how you can win. Share your best story ideas for Paducah’s most comprehensive online community calendar, ilistpaducah.com, by using the "comment" link at the end of this posting.

We’re always looking for:
• Fun and interesting people and things to celebrate in our iLove it section

• Ideas for Chef Alben Parsley’s iDine column

• Suggestions for DJ Urban Cobbb’s iList PlayList columns

• Cute, cute, cute single folks to feature in iDate of the Week

• Fun and helpful info blurbs for this blog

Send your ideas by 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 20. We’ll put everyone’s name in an Evita-like tiara and draw. The lucky winner will be crowned right here on this blog by 11 a.m., so be sure to check back and see if you’ve won. Then we can connect for the ticket exchange.

Thanks, and we can’t wait to see your ideas!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: William (Probably) Causes “Monumental” Wave of Traffic on Rachael Ray Site! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/19/2007 07:20:00 AM —– BODY:

Yesterday was the deadline for casting our votes for Paducah's own cute, cute, cute William Sledd. He's up against three other YouTube personalities to become Rachael Ray’s on-air adviser.

He received an email from Rachael Ray’s people saying that “a monumental wave of traffic” to Ray’s site caused technical difficulties — no doubt from all of his fans! The voting results are now hidden, so we can’t tell who’s ahead, and we won’t know until some future undisclosed date.

However, Ray’s people go on to say that the “voting has been extended. It was designed so people could vote more than once (a la American Idol).” So we’re crossing our fingers that we get to vote for William again and again. Stay tuned! And check out his latest video!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Mix @ 6 With the Twenty Thirty Group AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/19/2007 06:54:00 AM —– BODY:

Love them! The Twenty Thirty Group of young adults has taken the initiative to organize themselves, reach out to others, participate in the community and, as an added-value special touch, meet of happy hour. They’ve added a new one to their busy social calendar: Join the group at 6 p.m., each Wednesday beginning tonight, at Di Fratelli. Cheers, Twenty Thirty! How about extending it to Twenty Thirty Forty?

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Another Great Reason to Love Krispy Kremes AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/19/2007 06:46:00 AM —– BODY:

Everyone loves Krispy Kremes, right? And now there’s another great reason to eat way too many of them. Place your donut and coffee order by 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, and you can pick them up from the Symphony office (2101 Broadway) on Saturday, Sept. 22, between 9 a.m. and noon. Best of all, you’ll be supporting the Paducah Symphony Orchestra Children’s Chorus. The order form is on ilistpaducah.com, or just call 444.0065.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Silent Auction Shopping! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/19/2007 06:38:00 AM —– BODY:

You gotta love the fact that we have such a great school right here in Paducah. West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers classes for everyone, and President Barbara Veazey is the bombdiggity.

The annual Gala Scholarship Auction is Tuesday, Sept. 25, at the Big E. More than 40 auction items are featured, including a catered BBQ dinner for 30 by the Good Ole Boys, a Bill Ford watercolor (love him!), an entire week in a Provence villa (oh la la!) and a Whaler’s Catch cocktail party featuring Ted Borodofsky’s Southern Jazz Band and Roof Brothers refreshments. Plus there’s the Name Your Own Endowment — place a bid and that fantastic, community-minded company, Hannan Supply, will match it!

Call 534.3085 to reserve your spot for this excellent event! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. You’ll find the PDF featuring all auction items under the Hottest Events section at the top of ilistpaducah.com. See you there!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: If You Think William Sledd is Funny... AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/18/2007 01:39:00 PM —– BODY:

....then you'll love his YouTube sidekick Stephanie's new blog. Today she's struggling with that crazy little thing called a bridesmaid dress. No telling what else she has in store for us! Welcome aboard the blogging world, Stephanie!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Sisters Who Blog Together... AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/18/2007 01:18:00 PM —– BODY:

Are they just the cutest? Kari & Kijsa are not only local sisters, they're partners on the home design front! And they've just launched the fantastic Kari & Kijsa blog to "take on the decorating world, HGTV and that wall color in your living room that you just can't get right." Check it for their great decorating tips!

Who knew belts could be lampshades accessories! Wonder what they can do with scarves....

The dynamic design duo welcomes any decoration-related question. They have a Web site, too. Congrats, K-team!

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Now this is an election we can all get excited about. Paducah's own cute, cute, cute William Sledd is in an online competition to become Rachael Ray's on-air adviser — and he needs our help! He's up against three other YouTube personalities and, frankly, none are nearly as fabulous as William. He's a wee bit behind in the polls, though. Actually, he's way behind. So please head over to the Rachael Ray Web site and click on William. The voting deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 18. And if you wanna know more about William, check out his latest video!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: iDate with Brad Simmons AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/16/2007 04:41:00 AM —– BODY:

ChristaD's Namaste what?! blog has a nice shout-out to cutie mc-cute cute Brad Simmons, our latest iDate of the Week, and he is DAR-LING, no doubt about it. Check him out, along with all the other hottie single folks in our archives section! We’re always looking for good folks to include. So if you’d like to join in the fun — or know someone who should — just comment below or send me an email. Thanks, Namaste what?!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: The Real Paducah Power Lunch! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/15/2007 04:30:00 AM —– BODY:

A business lunch at B. Russell's is one thing, but if you really want to make a stong impact, head to the cafeterias at Clark, Morgan and McNabb elementary schools. The wonderful kids there would like additional Lunch Pal mentors to share a 30-minute meal with them just a few times a month.

This is a chance to have a positive influence on youngsters that will last a lifetime. Kids with Lunch Pals are more likely to be well-adjusted, have good self-esteem, do better in school and develop good relationships later in life. Just come, share a meal, listen and be a good role model. To volunteer, send an to email Robin West.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Aug. 25 GPS Recycling Results AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/15/2007 04:11:00 AM —– BODY:

This just in from the fine folks at the Greater Paducah Sustainability Project (GPS). The group’s Aug. 25 extremely successful recycling event at the Park Avenue Kroger resulted in:

• 38 volunteers
• 444 drop-offs
• 16,450 lbs of mixed paper
• 4,200 lbs of glass
• 1,140 lbs of plastic
• 670 lbs of tin cans
• 338 lbs of aluminum cans

Rock on! The group’s membership now totals more than 260, and they’ll be meeting with Mayor Paxton, Commissioner Kaler, the city manager and Public Works folks to talk about moving forward with citywide recycling.

Mark your calendar for the next recycling event: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 22, at the Park Avenue Kroger. To volunteer, send an email. Congratulations!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: It Ain’t Your Mamma’s Grilled Cheese AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/14/2007 09:13:00 AM —– BODY:

Traveling Chef Alben Parsley breaks down the smørrebrød, the famous open-faced sandwiches of Denmark. Read about his lunch at Copenhagen’s Told & Snaps on ilistpaducah.com!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: And the Oscar Should Go To… AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/14/2007 06:13:00 AM —– BODY:

Aynex Mercado! She just posted another awesome video on her Art in LowerTown video blog. This one features footage from the River’s Edge Film Festival and interviews with fine folks like Keyth Kahrs and Elaine Spalding, above. Grab your popcorn and have a look!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Buy Bill’s New Book! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/13/2007 05:26:00 AM —– BODY:

Artist, author and physician Bill Renzulli — wow, that’s a lot of talent all in one guy! — has just published a new book called Have I Told You Today That I Love You: A Father’s Words to His Children. Inside, Bill shares his beautiful paintings and his lovely words of wisdom that he’s passing along to his children. Like these: "Windows of opportunity can be very small, and often the greater the opportunity the smaller the window. Do not be afraid of who and what you are, and what you are called to become." It’s a fantastic piece that belongs on everyone’s bedside table. Pick up your copy at Gallery 5 at 803 Madison St., authorhouse.com or other leading bookstores.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Dogs and Business: Two New Blogs in Town! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/11/2007 01:24:00 PM —– BODY:

I’m always thrilled to hear about new blogs in town, and especially about this one since it comes from a gal who swore she’d never have a blog. Welcome aboard Patience Renzulli! Patience is the author of Mama Pajama Tells a Story, which is just awesome. And she’s an ilistpaducah.com sponsor, which is also awesome. Check out Patience-please for her wonderful stories on dogs (including Giacomino, above) and people. But mostly dogs.

Another great new blog features smart business tips from another awesome ilistpaducah.com sponsor, Donna-Maria Walker. This organizational communication consultant recently rolled out her new blog, beginning with healthy workplaces and meeting management tips along with comments on leadership, netiquette and suggested readings for fall. Give it a look!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: We’re Included in BlogDay 2007! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/11/2007 01:17:00 PM —– BODY:

Many thanks to McCracken County Youth Services Manager Iris Garrott for recommending this blog for inclusion in the international BlogDay 2007 collection. BlogDay was created so that bloggers could have one day dedicated to getting to know other bloggers. So in late August, participating bloggers recommended other blogs on their sites. Iris recommended us, along with four others on her blog. Had I known in time, I would have definitely recommended her own Checking Out and Checking In blog for this great honor! Thanks, Iris!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Vote for William by Sept. 18! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/11/2007 12:48:00 PM —– BODY:

Bizzyville reports that Paducah's own cute, cute, cute William Sledd (see prior posts down a bit) is in the running to become an on-air regular advice contributor to the Rachael Ray Show. He’s competing in an online poll against folks who are just not as cute. Let’s send William over the top! Hop over to the Bizzyville blog for voting details! Deadline: Sept. 18.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Get Gorgeous Photos of Your Gorgeous Kids! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/11/2007 12:37:00 PM —– BODY:

There’s just nothing like a Jeff Nash portrait — contemporary, classic and gorgeous, every time. On Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15, he’s offering a special on beautiful, high-quality studio portraiture for your kids. Packages start at just $39. By appointment only, 703.7988.

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If you didn’t have a chance to see the hilariously funny Rumors — the Market House Theatre’s first production of its 44th season — then check it out this week. It’s playing Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The cast includes Jody Smith, Victoria Parrish, Gena Karnes, Steve Schwetman, Marsha Cash and Roy Hensel, as well as Fowler Black, Sarah Bynum, Shane Clapp and Sarah Steele. For thoughts from the cast, scroll down to our previous post!

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Def Poetry Jam Co-Founder In Da House! AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/10/2007 05:22:00 AM —– BODY:

Here’s a great opportunity for writers, commentators and anyone else who’s got something to say. Bruce George, co-founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, is in Paducah tonight to critique three-minute, racially inspired poems, short stories, essays and other prose.

George will be at the Market House Theatre’s main stage from 6-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome, with special props to those participating in the upcoming Paducah Poetry Jam. That’s set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, also at the Market House. For more details, send an email to Sherona Crim at dotgns@paducah.com.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Monday and Thursday Gentle Bends Yoga AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/10/2007 05:11:00 AM —– BODY:

Speaking of the great things going on at the United Church of Paducah (see post below), stop by each Monday and Thursday, 4-5 p.m., for Gentle Bends Yoga. The class is run by True North Yoga and concentrates on basic yoga postures, breathing and learning to relax. Laughter and fun are all part of the practice! $64 for eight sessions; $10 for drop-ins. For more info, call Carolyn, 554.4466.

—– COMMENT: AUTHOR: <$BlogCommentAuthor$> DATE: <$BlogCommentDateTime$> <$BlogCommentBody$> ——– TITLE: Hot for Preacher AUTHOR: Ryan DATE: 9/10/2007 04:59:00 AM —– BODY:

Did everyone have the chance to read about Rev. Karen Winkel, our iDate of the Week? She’s fabulous and preaches the good word at the very open and accepting United Church of Paducah. Tons of great things are going on at the church. For more info, check out their Web site or, better yet, just show up some Sunday, 4600 Buckner Lane! Service starts at 10 a.m.

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I haven’t yet met Hooper, our local promoter of all things band, but this young man could very well be the Bill Graham — not to be confused with Will Graham, who's headed our way Sept. 14-16 — of our time. Hooper has already tentatively scheduled Paducahpalooza III for July 18, 19 and 20, 2008 — so mark your next year's calendar! He organizes this hottest show of the year to celebrate local bands and, based on our post below, local young people who decide to propose to one another right in the middle of the whole she-bang. For details on next year’s show and to sign up your band, check out Hooper’s Web site! Rock on, Hooper!

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If you're looking for the hottest art opening of the season, stop by i colori divini, 326 North 7th St., in LowerTown, tonight, Friday, Sept. 7, from 6-9 p.m. The gallery is honoring the fabulous artist Nikki D. May, known for her mixed encaustic work and for her graphic design for ilistpaducah.com, along with a great list of Web site clients. It's a beautiful show, and Nikki's a beautiful gal! Congratulations, Nikki!

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I love Maureen Ursery. She says that ilistpaducah.com is like a roll of paper towels -- how can you live without either of them? Love, love, love her! She's opening her new LowerTown studio, Saturday, Sept. 8, at 527 North 5th. It's called the Reilly Ursery Studio, and she'll be showing her work with two new paintings that are taking a new direction. Stop by between 1-9 p.m. No paper towels required.

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Check out the Quilt Museum this Saturday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.! You’ll find very hip exhibits from Aynex Mercado (left) and John Romang (right) — both recent ilistpaducah.com iDates of the Week! Mercado’s gorgeous quilts and Romang’s contemporary art will be on display in a tribute to local Generation X and Y artists. Reduced admission price of $5, with kids under 12 free. Guided tours given 2-6 p.m. Rock on, Quilt Museum!

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Stop by Tribeca after work this evening, Friday, Sept. 7, at 5 p.m., and meet up with the Twenty Thirty Group. These young adults are taking the initiative to get to know one another, pass along networking and apartment leads and make a greater contribution to our community. Visit the group’s Web site, register for frequent updates and definitely stop by Tribeca for a margarita. Or two!

By the way, the group is hosting free Improv Classes each Monday evening, starting this Monday, Sept. 10, at Paducah Parks Department Classrooom 1, 1400 HC Mathis Dr. The classes begin at 7 p.m., and are led by Eric Hobbs, performer at The Second City-Chicago and Improv Olympics. Sounds like fun!

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Get your tickets for Rumors, now playing at the Market House Theatre (MHT)! Word on the street is that this Neil Simon comedy is extremely fast-paced, high-energy and very funny. The cast includes (in photo above) Jody Smith, Victoria Parrish, Gena Karnes, Steve Schwetman, Marsha Cash and Roy Hensel, as well as Fowler Black, Sarah Bynum, Shane Clapp and Sarah Steele.

In fact, Jody, Marsha and Fowler saw the show at MHT several years ago, which inspired them to try out for this run. The show kicks off the theatre’s 44th season. “I enjoyed watching it so much that the memory has stayed with me all these years," Jody says. "So, when the opportunity came around again, I knew I had to try. I think it's one of the funniest plays I've ever seen! The audience should expect to hurt from laughing so much!”

Marsha was in the audience back then, too. “Rumors was the first play I saw at the MHT,” she says. “I laughed all the way through the show. I said to myself, ‘I wish I could do that.’ So here I am.”

The show is one of Fowler’s favorites. “The energy and humor hooked me,” he says. Fowler plays the husband of Sarah Bynum — and, can I just say, what a darling couple they would make. But I don’t wanna start any rumors or anything. This is Sarah’s debut performance at the Market House.

“With humor, miscommunication and fast-paced conversation, Rumors is a farce to be reckoned with,” Sarah says. “Hopefully, members of the audience haven't experienced a dinner party quite like this!”

How can you go wrong with a Neil Simon show with a great cast? Be sure to check it out. It plays tonight (Thursday), Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. And also the same days and times next week.

UPDATE: Did you see the Sun story on the "bubbly, blue-eyed Bynum" yesterday (Thursday)? Cute, cute, cute! Thanks, MzB, by the way, for the shout out!

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We’re saddened to hear about — and are hopeful for— Hillary Coltharp. She was in a terrible car accident this past Saturday, Sept. 1, and was sent to the trauma unit at Vanderbilt Hospital where she's being treated for numerous injuries. A 1999 Tilghman graduate, Hillary works at Great Expectations Hair and Nail Salon and has a little boy, Max. Her parents are Shawn and Paul Coltharp, and her grandparents are Jessie and Harold Gilbert.

An account has been set up at First Southern Bank in Kevil. If you’d like to donate, please make your checks payable to Shawn or Paul Coltharp, for the benefit of Hillary Coltharp. Deliver your checks to the bank or mail them to PO Box 220, Kevil, Ky., 42053. Please pray for Hillary and her family often over the next many days.

UPDATE: A lovely Web site is up, sharing the status of Hillary's recovery. Visit it at xanga.com/hillarycoltharp.

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Evidently, Barkley Airport’s Hertz Rental Car owner Eddie Narozniak has a soft spot for doves, especially the one who deposited two eggs in the nest she built on the windshield of his, until-now, rentable Kia SUVs. Instead of disturbing the nest, Narozniak has temporarily sidelined the SUV until mom and kids take off!

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