Growing, An Art Exhibit

Jan 1, 2013 - Jan 31, 2013 11:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M.

Kentucky theater
Growing
Featuring artist Stephen Wiggins and his acrylic paintings and linocut prints
Kentucky theater
214 East Main street
Lexington, KY 40507
Artwork is up through the end of the month

Stephen Wiggins, 859 270 7213, steve.wiggins@gmail.com

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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day at the Explorium

Jan 21, 2013 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

Explorium of Lexington 44 West Short St Lexington, KY
Join the Explorium in celebrating American history and the spirit of MLK day by exploring the lives and accomplishments of great African Americans!

Don’t miss out on discount admission for this fun day! Three free children per 1 paying adult! Members attend free!

Check out these cool interactive stations!
• Explore Josephine Baker’s music, theatrical dress up, and secret messages to the French Resistance!
• Stand for justice with our first African American Senator, Hiram Rhodes Revels! Take a trip back in time to the Civil War when America fought to take its first steps towards equality for all! Your vote counts!
• Launch into space with Guion S. Bluford Jr.! As the first African American in space, Bluford made history and assisted in conducting medical measurements to understand the effects of life in space during his first launch! Experiment with cell life and space travel right here with us!
• Dive into lasers and ophthalmology with Patricia Bath, the first African American Female doctor to patent a medical invention! Dr. Bath’s passion for prevention and treatment of blindness led her to develop the Cataract Laserphaco Probe. Try your own hand at the laser game and Cataract Lenses!
• Learn about the work and simple artistic expression of modern artist Kara Walker! Using paper we’ll create silhouettes and designs to creatively express the power of equality!
• Explore famous jazz musician, Louis Armstrong and the smooth grooves of jazz music! Special show times: 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm


859-258-3253
www.explorium.com

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Learn to Swing Dance with the Hepcats!

Jan 14, 2013 - May 13, 2013 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

Adath Israel Temple, Multi-purpose Room, 124 N. Ashland Ave., Lex., KY
Come learn to swing dance with the Hepcats award winning instructors! Beginner, intermediate, and advanced class series. Monday nights, January through May. See www.luv2swingdance.com for all the details.

Mike Richardson, 859-420-2426, info@luv2swingdance.com

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2013 MLK March and Celebration

Jan 21, 2013 6:00 P.M.

First United Methodist Church, 204 S. Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391
The 2013 MLK March and Celebration will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, 204 S. Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391, where Rev James Williams is the Pastor. The march will be in front of the court house at 6:00 PM.
The celebration will be immediately following the march or at 6:15 PM.


Ronda Simmons, 859-644-9013, rondaleesimmons@yahoo.com

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