http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/?track=rss Headlines from centralkynews.com en ©2013, centralkynews.com Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:00 -0400 By MARIEL SMITH http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-shaking-up-shakespeare-at-the-community-arts-center-20130611,0,1973800.story?track=rss William Shakespeare’s plays suffer from three powerful stereotypes: that they are performed by an elite group of actors; that they are designed for sophisticated audiences; and that they are nearly impossible to understand in our modern times. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:51:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-ktia-names-top-10-festivals-and-events-for-summer-2013-20130611,0,4939733.story?track=rss The Kentucky Travel Industry Association announces the following winners from across the state as its Top 10 festivals and events for summer 2013. They are: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:45:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-shaker-village-of-pleasant-hill-initiating-summer-picnic-concert-series-20130611,0,7101054.story?track=rss PLEASANT HILL — The ingredients: fresh food, favorite drinks, time with family and friends, an eclectic bill of music, and beautiful Shaker Village summer evenings. It’s the recipe for a new offering at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Sun, 9 Jun 2013 13:44:00 EDT Compiled by Jennifer Brummett http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-weekender-area-ae-happenings-for-may-30-2013-20130604,0,7746094.story?track=rss Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135, with complete information, including hours and admission price, or email advocatearts@gmail.com. Thu, 30 May 2013 14:04:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-adventure-day-activities-to-be-held-june-1-at-shaker-village-20130526,0,4816310.story?track=rss PLEASANT HILL — Shaker Village’s naturalist staff and community partners will join forces June 1 for a free day filled with guided hikes, kids’ nature programs, and plenty of fresh air. Adventure Day at Shaker Village commemorates the American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day, a nation-wide celebration of America’s magnificent trail system and its supporters and volunteers. Sun, 26 May 2013 12:36:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-kentuckys-fort-harrod-beef-festival-2013-schedule-of-events-20130526,0,2595042.story?track=rss Tuesday Sun, 26 May 2013 12:29:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-boyle-county-fair-set-for-monday-through-saturday-20130526,0,2888005.story?track=rss According to Ryan Owens, president of the Boyle County Fair, “Last year was a huge success for the Boyle County Fair. Moving our dates and changing carnivals really played a major role in our achievements. Attendance was up and people really enjoyed the weather.” Sun, 26 May 2013 12:22:00 EDT By MARIEL SMITH http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-accent-the-art-of-abstraction-local-artist-offers-oneofakind-painting-class-at-community-arts-center-20130526,0,4245664.story?track=rss Abstract art often is associated with world-famous artists such as Jackson Pollock or Piet Mondrian, but living in Danville is Kentucky’s very own abstract artist: Paul Sirimongkhon. Sun, 26 May 2013 12:09:00 EDT Compiled by Jennifer Brummett http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-weekender-area-ae-happenings-for-may-23-2013-20130526,0,1843258.story?track=rss Events for this column must be submitted to the Advocate by noon Tuesday to be in the Thursday newspaper. Call (859) 236-2551, ext. 135, with complete information, including hours and admission price, or email advocatearts@gmail.com. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:57:00 EDT By TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/entertainment/amn-the-bookworm-sez-make-time-for-these-tomes-this-summer-20130520,0,2622564.story?track=rss You’ve got your summer all planned out. Weekends with family are starting to fill in between trips and festivals. You’ve got a few household chores planned, some exploring around town, a bit of a roadtrip, and plenty of dates with a cold one in the back yard. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:03:00 EDT