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MUSIC

Perryville Jamboree, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturdays at 103 N. Bragg St. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. and is served until 7 p.m. Entertainment by Kentucky South with guest performers. Cover is $10. To keep up with guest artists and other events, like Perryville Jamboree on Facebook. Info: (859) 583-9780.

Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday at Garden Club, Junction City. Cover is $10. Info: (859) 583-1100.

Upstage, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday at Mae Johnson’s White Barn, Waynesburg. Cost is $5. Pool room opens at 7 p.m. Information: (606) 365-3417. Every Saturday, a door prize will be awarded for tickets drawn for a $100 prize.

Fredia’s Country Music, 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 4221 Dry Ridge Road, Liberty. Cost is $6 at the door. A new band plays every weekend, family-friendly environment. Info: (606) 706-8596

Pickers and grinners open jam session, 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays at Kentucky Fudge Company, 225 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Bring instrument and sing along with us. For more information, call Tim at (859) 733-0088.

Open mic night, last Saturday of each month at Kentucky Fudge Company, Harrodsburg. Kids begin at 6:30 p.m., adults start at 8 p.m. For more information, call Tim at (859) 733-0088.

Acoustic jam/amplified jam, 7-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays every month. Jam sessions are being held at the Masonic Lodge at North Fourth and Smith streets. For more information, call John Hughes at (859) 583-4112.

STAGE

Lee Cruse, Aug. 24-25 at Pioneer Playhouse, Danville. A special comedy weekend to cap off the oldest outdoor theater in Kentucky. TV funnyman Cruse will perform two nights of stand-up.

Info: pioneerplayhouse.com, (859) 236-2747. *Check back in The Advocate-Messenger for more about Cruse and his show.

VISUAL ART

En Plein Air — featuring the Plein Air Artists of Central Kentucky, Monday through Aug. 31 at Community Arts Center (CAC), 401 W. Main St. Opening reception will be 5:30-7 p.m. Friday. Info: communityartscenter.net, (859) 236-4054

Keep Your Clothes on!, through Sept. 8 at New Editions Gallery, 500 W. Short St., Lexington. Admission is free. No nudes allowed in this figurative show featuring Gayle Cerlan, Roy Ruiz Clayton, Marcia Cone, Larry Forgard, Carlos Gamez de Francisco, Angie Reed Garner, Joyce Garner, Melissa Hall, Rodney Hatfield, Georgia Henkel, John Lackey, Bob Lockhart, Lora Murphy, Helene Steene, Sharon Weiss, and Deborah Westerfield. Regular hours are 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Info: neweditionsgallery.com.

OUT AND ABOUT

Summer Sizzle Karaoke contest, 7 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 8 at Leo’s Restaurant, 237 Lexington Road in Lancaster. Held as a fundraiser for the Garrard Community Art Center’s new building. Entry fee is $20 for first try, and $10 for each additional song. Each weekend, three contestants will pass on to the finals in September. Cash and prizes will be presented on finals night. Info: BG Lewis, (859) 948-6988, or email contact@garrardarts.com

JB’s Cocktail Society, 5 p.m. Thursdays at Jane Barleycorn Market & Bar, 128 S. 4th St., Danville. Come taste a unique cocktail each Thursday. Info: www.janebarleycorn.com

Contra Dance, with callers Barbara Ramlow and Michael French and open band (pick-up musicians welcome)

8-10:30 p.m. Friday (beginner lesson 7:30-8) at Artworks at the Carver School, 522 Patterson St., Lexington. Cost is $8/adults, $5/students and first-timers. Info: (859) 552-5433 or ltda.ws.

CLASSES/CAMPS

Cement Leaf Birdbaths, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 14 and 28 at CAC, Danville. For teens and adults, $35. Info: communityartscenter.net

Wheel-Thrown Pottery, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 20-Oct. 1. For ages 14+, $160. Info: communityartscenter.net

Starry Night Studio: Anchored, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21, at CAC, Danville. Cost is  $35. Info: communityartscenter.net

Ceramic Bookends Workshop, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and Sept. 4. For ages 7+, $35. Info: communityartscenter.net

Dance Class, 4 p.m. Thursdays at BCPL, Danville. Come learn beginning ballet with instructor Michaela Stone. (Ages 9-18) Info: (859) 238-7323

Kid’s Yoga, 11 a.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. Promote health and relaxation at this seven-week program designed especially for younger children. This program will be led by Lindley Zanolli. *Registration is required. (For preschool-aged children) Info: (859) 238-7323

Yoga for senior citizens, 10 a.m. Thursdays at A Gathering Place — Danville-Boyle County Senior Citizens, Inc., 569 Jean Drive. Led by Beverly Cochran, volunteer instructor. Open to all senior citizens in the area. Info: (859) 236-2070

Body Recall, 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at First Christian Church Disciple of Christ, 555 E. Lexington Ave., Danville. Classes help regain strength, mobility and flexibility, aid in everyday living. Fee is $6 a week. Info: Carolyn Walter, (859) 548-8203, 236-4006.

Beginner guitar, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays (beginning Aug. 21) at Garrard Education Center (GEC) 322 W. Maple Ave., Lancaster. Cost is $65 per six weeks. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Beginner ukulele, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays (beginning Aug. 21) at GEC, Lancaster. Cost is $65 for six-weeks. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Intermediate guitar or beginner dobro guitar, 6:30-7:30 p.m Thursdays in room 200 of GEC, Lancaster. Cost is $65 for six weeks. Classes led by Ron Scott. Registration is due by Aug. 20.

The classes will be held in Room 200 of the Garrard Education Center, and led by Instructor Ron Scott. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Martial Arts, grades K-3 held 5-6 p.m. Thursdays; grades 4-6 held 6:15-7:15 p.m. Thursdays at GEC, Lancaster. Cost is $55 for six-week session, payment due with registration by Aug. 16. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Jump into Spanish, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Mondays at GEC, Lancaster. New club led by Claudia Lucas, open to grades K-5. Cost is $25. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Beginning knitting/crochet groups, Mondays at Garrard County Extension Office (GCEO), 1302 Stanford Road, Lancaster. Beginning knitting will be 10 a.m., crochet at 2 p.m. Beginners or those who want to brush up on their skills may join. Information: (859) 792-3026

Painting, noon-4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at GCAC, Lancaster. Cost is $30 per class, includes all materials.  Private classes and painting parties available. Instructed by Bobbie Gayle Lewis. Info: (859) 948-6988

The Paint Bar, 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Arts Council of Mercer County Studio & Gallery (ACMC), 120 South Main St., Harrodsburg. Engaging series catered to anyone interested in creating art. Cost: $28 per class. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com

Open studio, 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday at ACMC, Harrodsburg. The gallery’s newest series. Bring a photo or an idea you would like to paint and an art professional will help you create your masterpiece. Cost: $20, supplies included. Info: (859) 612-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com

Opening Act Studio, at Hometown Kids, 440 W. 4th St., Perryville. Classes taught by Emma Steberl, a Perryville resident with 15 years of theater and performance experience who has trained with top industry professionals in New York City. Limited scholarships will be available. Info: Emma Steberl, (859) 319-6821, or like Opening Act on Facebook

Little Paws Piano and Music Studio, 475 West Main St., Danville. Kindermusik Classes offered for ages 0-5 years, $60 per month includes album of music for each unit (five different units for different age groups, call for unit and schedule); private piano instruction, $20/lesson; group piano, $15/class; guitar by instructor Jeff Hogue, $75/month; percussion by instructor Lucas Hunt, $20/lesson; voice by instructors Grace Sheene and Collette Jones, $20/lesson; trumpet by instructor Michael May, $20/lesson. Info: (859) 319-1066

Creative Kids Series, 10 a.m.-noon last Saturday of each month at ACMC, Harrodsburg. A way for kids of all ages to experience creating art. Cost is $10/class. Info: (859) 613-0790 or artscouncilofmercer.com

Painting parties, through GCAC, Lancaster. Reserve a date for a group to have a fun night out creating a painting. Participants will go home with a 16×20 painting. Instructor will travel to a location or may be hosted at our Arts Center. All materials included. Info: (859) 948-6988

Violin, piano, ukulele and voice instruction by Amanda Sivers. Info: (859) 319-3806, amandasivers.com

Piano and voice instruction, en Inglés o Español by Richard Ferreira, Danville. Info: (859) 329-7814

Violin instruction by Phil DeHaan, at CAC, Danville. Info: (859) 509-4293

Voice instruction by Shauntina Phillips, at CAC, Danville. Info: shauniphillips@gmail.com, (859) 209-1265

Piano instruction by Mary DeHaan, at CAC, Danville. Info: (502) 625-6430

Guitar instruction by Jeff Cain, at CAC, Danville. Info: jcain807@hotmail.com, (606) 669-3040

CLUBS

Third Thursday Morning Book Discussion, 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 16) at BCPL, Danville This month we’ll be discussing “Hidden Figures”  by Margot Lee Shetterly. Books are available at the circulation desk. Info: (859) 238-7323

Third Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion, 4 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 16) at BCPL, Danville. This month we’ll be discussing Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. Books are available at the circulation desk. Info: (859) 238-7323

Crafters Who Care, 6 p.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. Group knits/crochets hats, scarves and afghans to share with those in need — some also work3 on looms. Those who would like to learn are welcome; donations of yarn gladly accepted. Participation is free/no registration required. Info: (859) 238-7323

Second Monday Book Discussion Group, 3 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. This month the book selection is “Little Bee” by Chris Cleave. Copies are available at the circulation desk at the library. Info: (859) 238-7323

Minecraft Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at LCPL, Stanford. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513

Lego Club, second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Lincoln County Public Library (LCPL), 201 Lancaster St., Stanford, Stanford. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513

Art Club, noon-3 p.m. last Tuesday of every month at GCAC, Lancaster. Open to everyone in all mediums. Come have fun and work on your own project while being inspired with fellow artists;  bring a snack to share. Free. Info: www.garrardarts.com, (859) 948-6988

Mystery Book Club, 1 p.m. second Wednesday of each month at GCPL, 101 Lexington St., Lancaster. Stop by the library to pick book up at circulation desk. Info: (859) 792-3424

Happy Scrappers Scrapbook Club, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. third Saturday of the month in Community Room 2 at LCPL, Stanford. New participants are welcome. Info: www.lcplinfo.org, (606) 365-7513

Wilderness Road Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at American Legion Post 46, 45 Spears Lane, Danville. Info: wrarc.com

AND MORE ….

Rock Painting, 5:30 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 16) at BCPL, Danville. Design and paint rocks with fun designs or to spread messages of kindness. All ages are welcome. Info: (859) 238-7323

ASL Conversation Group, 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 16) at BCPL, Danville. Practice using American Sign Language in casual conversation at this “Community Requested-Community Led” group. All levels are welcome. Info: (859) 238-7323

Memory Lab Craft: Weaving & Mosaic = Analog & Digital, 10 a.m. Saturday at BCPL, Danville. Take sound clips and turn them into a weaving or mosaic that you can take home. Info: (859) 238-7323

Night at the Museum, Aug. 17-18 at CAC, Danville. \Open to second- through sixth-graders, $40 (younger siblings in grades K-1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Info: communityartscenter.net

Adult Storytime, 9 a.m. Mondays at BCPL, Danville. A weekly social hour and book club for individuals with and without disabilities to utilize the library and pursue common interests together. Info: (859) 238-7323

Tween Event: Sharpie Tie Dye Backpack, 4 p.m. Monday at BCPL, Danville. Tie-dye fun patterns in a variety of colors on cloth drawstring backpacks using Sharpie markers. (For ages 9-13.) Info: (859) 238-7323

Teen Gaming, 4 p.m. Tuesday at BCPL, Danville. Play video games and watch movies at this casual event for teens. Snacks will be served. (For ages 13-18.) Info: (859) 238-7323

Tween Master Builders, 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at BCPL, Danville. Build or create anything you can imagine with a wide variety of building supplies, including LEGOs, K’NEX, Magna Tiles, marble run tracks, and more. (For ages 9-13.) Info: (859) 238-7323

History Café: Trash, Treasures, & the Passing of Time, 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at BCPL, Danville Jerry Sampson will be on hand to answer questions about personal archives. Info: (859) 238-7323

Bed Turning Quilt Demonstration, 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at BCPL, Danville. The history of Civil War replica quilts will be shared as each quilt is viewed. Hosted by the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild, the Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County, and the Boyle County Public Library.

Book Swap, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 6 at GEC, Lancaster. Bring five books and take five books, sponsored by the Garrard County Community Education Program in celebration of National Read a Book Day. Books should have owners’ names in them in case they are not chosen, they can be returned. Books need to be brought to room 200 of the GEC prior to Sept. 6. Donations are also being taken for the event, and will be used for literacy projects and be given to children and adults. Info: Deronda.sears@garrard.kyschools.us

Zentangle and adult coloring, 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at LCPL, Stanford. Create new Zentangle projects or relax with adult coloring. Registration required. Info: (606) 365-7513

Ceramic Creations by Jaque, 535 S. Fourth St., Danville. A paint-your-own pottery studio, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Cost is $10 and up. Info: (859) 236-7288

McDowell House Museum and Apothecary Shop, 125 S. Second St., Danville. A National Historic Landmark offering tours through Dr. Ephraim McDowell’s home. Museum hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The Gift Shop at Constitution Square, 134 S. Second St., Danville, sells Kentucky-made items. Info: (859) 236-2804 for museum; 236-2803 for gift shop.

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio, inside of CAC, Danville. Private rentals begin at $40, plus the cost of bisque for a two-hour event. Info: (859) 236-4054, communityartscenter.net

The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 344 Swope Dr., Danville. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Cost is $7/adults, $5/children 2-12. Info: (859) 583-8000, thedollhousemuseum.com.

Boyle County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler (18 months-2 years) at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Preschool (ages 3-5) at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Info: (859) 238-7323

Garrard County Public Library Storytimes: 10 a.m. Wednesdays and 1 p.m. Thursdays. No storytime if special programs held at same time. Info: (859) 792-3424

Lincoln County Public Library Storytimes: Toddler Tales, 10 a.m. Thursdays; Preschool, 11 a.m. Thursdays. Info: lcplinfo.org., (606) 365-7513.