Live country and Southern rock by Rumors band, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, Mae Johnson’s White Barn, Waynesburg. Cost: $5. Pool room opens at 7 p.m. Information: (606) 365-3417.
Live country music by Kentucky Strangers, 7-10 p.m. every Friday night, The Barn, 345 Buster Pike, Burgin. Cost: $8. Food served at 6 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. Information: Tommy Hurst, (859) 748-9689.
Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday, Community Arts Center, 401 W. Main St. Enter through back door. Information: John Hughes, (859) 583-4112, or CAC (859) 236-4054.
Live music, 8 p.m.-midnight every Friday and Saturday night, Silver Eagle Entertainment and Music, located at the old Food Lion location in Lancaster. Cost: $5. Information: (859) 792-6694.
Live music by The Reminders, featuring Boyle County natives Jeff Conley and Brad Hoskins, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, 303W, 303 W. Main St. Music includes Maroon 5, Coldplay, The Killers, Steve Wonder, Al Green and more.
2012 Lincoln County Idol, 7 p.m. today, First Southern Community Arts Center. Photos of the 2012 contestants at www.stanfordky.org. Cost: $5/ includes 3 votes.
The Coasters, The Drifters and The Platters, 8 p.m. June 5, Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts, Richmond. Cost: $40, $35, $32, $22. Tickets: (859) 622-7469. Website: www.ekucenter.com.
Fundraising recital for Rianne Marcum Chandler, to aid in her attendance of the American Singer’s Opera Project, 6:45 p.m. May 30, First Christian Church, 555 E. Lexington Ave. ASOP is a not-for-profit young artist program whose mission is to help prepare young, merging, professional singers to enter the business of opera. Tuition is $2,400; donations are tax-deductible. Information: rianne.chandler@gmail.com.
THEATER
“Thoroughly Modern Millie,” May 25-27 and June 1-3, Ragged Edge Community Theatre, Harrodsburg. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost:$10/adults, $9/seniors, $8/students. Tickets: (859) 734-2389.
DANCE
Contra Dance, with callers Liz Natter and band Nashville Ceili Band, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Russell Acton Folk Center, 212 Jefferson St., Berea. Beginner lesson, 7:30-8 p.m. Cost: $7/adults, $4/students and seniors. Information: (859) 985-5501 or http://www.folkcircle.org /contra/ or BereaContraDance@ gmail.com.
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The Great American Dollhouse Museum, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 344 Swope Drive, Danville. Cost: $7/adults, $5/children 2-12. Information: (859) 583-8000.
Guided Nature Hikes, 1:30 p.m. every Saturday through Oct. 27, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Free; hike begins at West Lot Trailhead No. 2.
Comedy Caravan, today, Mallard’s. Headliner: Dr. Dan French, Louisville native nominated for Emmy writing for “The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn” and “The Best Damn Sports Show, Period.” Middle act: Charlene Mae. Emcee: Mark Parris.
Forkland Genealogical Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Forkland Community Center, Ky. 37, Forkland. Information: Shirley Sheperson, (859) 936-2061; or Carolyn Crabtree, (859) 236-1069 or ctree1492@ctreeacres.com.
Forge Con, a gaming and comics convention that will feature hundreds of games and vendors, noon-2 a.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Hyatt Regency, Lexington.
Stanford Heritage Festival, June 2, downtown Stanford.
Art Day Camp, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11-15, First Southern Community Art Center. For ages 10-15. Cost: $199; includes lunch. Information: Bob Swett, (270) 239-4766 or bobswett51@gmail.com.
Day Out With Thomas the Tank Engine, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2-3 and 9-10, 136 S. Main St., New Haven. Cost: $18 plus tax for ages 2 and up. Tickets: (866) 468-7630 or www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html. Website: www.kyrail.org.
CLASSES/CAMPS
Pottery Art Camps for Kids, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday through Friday, June 5-Aug. 3, Ceramic Creation by Jaque, 535 S. Fourth St. Cost: $20/day or $70/week. For ages 5 and up. A non-refundable advance deposit is required for each day or week of art camp. Make-up sessions must be completed within the June/July/August 2012 summer months. Information: (859) 236-7288 or fjjk1093@roadrunner.com. Website: www.ceramiccreationsbyjaque.com.
Guitar, mandolin, bass, flute, song-writing and improvisation for all ages and all levels, Community Arts Center. Registration: instructor Jack Covell, (859) 319-0773.
Piano lessons, for children and adults, by appointment, daytime hours, Community Arts Center. Registration: instructor Richard Ferreira, (859) 329-7814.
Piano lessons, by appointment, Community Arts Center. Registration: instructor Vicki DeLys, (859) 319-5616 or vickidelys@aol.com.
Violin lessons, by appointment, Community Arts Center. Registration: instructor Phil DeHaan, (859) 509-4293 or pjdh397@hughes.net.
Childbloom guitar program, an innovative approach to music-making and skill development with the guitar, designed for children ages 5-12, Community Arts Center. Information: Jeff Hogue, (859) 913-1676.
New Horizons adult beginning band rehearsals, 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Community Arts Center. Information or to register: www.communityartscenter. net, or attend a rehearsal.
Drawing II, for youth or adult, two classes offered by Melanie Morrett, June 5-July 10, Community Arts Center. Prerequisite: Drawing I. Information: www.communityartscenter.net.
Starry Night Studio, 7-9 p.m. June 5, Community Arts Center. Registration: www.communityartscenter.net. Theme: “With Love, From Paris.”
Starry Night Studio, 7-9 p.m. June 19, Community Arts Center. Registration: www.communityartscenter.net. Theme: “When Life Gives You Lemons.”
Art Day Camp, for ages 10-15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11-15, First Southern Community Art Center, Stanford. Cost: $199/includes lunch. Information: Bob Swett, (270) 239-4766 or bobswett51@gmail.com.
