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Weekender: Restless Heart 30th anniversary tour will make stop at Renfro Valley
Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 16, 2013
Seasonings: From the Farm: Berry Blast Saturday set for May 25 at Boyle County Farmers Market
There's a new way to plan vacations
Giving up the pacifier
Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 14, 2013

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  • Where 'green' began

  • MONTELLO, Wis. — When walking in the footsteps of greatness, it is of equal importance to follow where they lead and to discover where...

  • Culinary Giant: Ada Boni

  • Ada Boni's cookbook "Il Talismano della Felicita" is considered to be the Italian "Joy of Cooking." It's easy to see why: Published in 1928,...

  • How to handle multiple moms

  • Mother's Day should be simple. Dad helps kids make homemade. Or everybody takes her to brunch and calls it a day.

  • Instagram now lets you tag your photos

  • Now, Instagram's plan for tagging is coming into focus. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

  • Memorial Day deals and steals

  • With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, there are deals and “steals” vying for travelers’ attention. Here are some...

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    Dogs communicate in many ways

    Dogs communicate in many ways

    Last week was National Pet Week and I hope most dog owners took some time out to play with and enjoy their pets. Were they happy with the...

    From the Farm: Won't be long until strawberries arrive at market

    From the Farm: Won't be long until strawberries arrive at market

    Local homegrown strawberries will be arriving at the market soon. To celebrate, we will mark May 25 as Berry Blast Saturday. Complimentary...

    Accent: Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass set for May 25-26 at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

    Accent: Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass set for May 25-26 at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

    PLEASANT HILL — The programs and artists for the 2013 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass have been set. The festival, scheduled...

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 2, 2013

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 2, 2013

    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,...

    Accent: Art-full Raffle to feature works by well-known local artists

    Accent: Art-full Raffle to feature works by well-known local artists

    Two well-known local artists have donated works for the live auction that will be held during The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County&...

    Turn an crockpot into a canoe

    Turn an crockpot into a canoe

    Do you have too much stuff? Every few days, it starts to feel like spring, so maybe you’re in the spring cleaning mood. Maybe you have...

    Accent: Shaking Things Up: Lunch with the Arts showcases unique Indonesian musical instrument

    Accent: Shaking Things Up: Lunch with the Arts showcases unique Indonesian musical instrument

    Visitors to the Community Arts Center can take a trip to Indonesia and Asia without ever leaving their seats, thanks to Kuo-Huang Han, a...

    Lawn chemicals pose danger to pets

    Lawn chemicals pose danger to pets

    “Spring has sprung, the grass has riz…” or so goes the ditty. However, in my case, there is very little grass due to...

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 9, 2013

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for May 9, 2013

    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,...

    Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for April 30, 2013

    Danville-Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for April 30, 2013

    Our highlighted pets this week are Kitty and Sundance. Kitty is a pretty, 2-year-old calico cat. Kitty was abandoned by her owner who...

    Woman photographs dogs for animal shelter

    Woman photographs dogs for animal shelter

    When Stanford’s Kisha Buis was given a camera following the birth of her son, she soon fell in love with a newfound hobby of...

    Mercer teacher hopes to never stop learning

    Mercer teacher hopes to never stop learning

    To never stop learning is the goal for Eve Kersey, a sixth-grade teacher at King Middle School in Harrodsburg.

    Newspaper launches new text alert system

    Newspaper launches new text alert system

    The Advocate-Messenger is pleased to announce the formation of the On Guard Text Alert System. 

    Going Green: 'Save the Salamanders' -- decline those chopsticks

    Going Green: 'Save the Salamanders' -- decline those chopsticks

    I really enjoy eating out and I really enjoy finding unique cuisines I haven't tried before or only get the chance to eat on rare occasions.

    Tractor Supply supports 4-H with paper clovers May 8-19

    Tractor Supply supports 4-H with paper clovers May 8-19

    May 8-19, Tractor Supply Co. will host its spring 2013 4-H paper clover campaign. Tractor Supply has been working with the National 4-H...

    Boyle agencies awarded Arts Access Assistance Grants by Kentucky Arts Council

    Boyle agencies awarded Arts Access Assistance Grants by Kentucky Arts Council

    Three Boyle County groups have been awarded Arts Access Assistance Grants from the Kentucky Arts Council to bring arts to a population...

    Celebrate special week for pets

    Celebrate special week for pets

    This is National Pet Week. For those who do not have pets, but wish they could, this is a special week to enjoy the company of friends&...

    Parksville singer Chloe Goss will perform at Renfro Valley

    Parksville singer Chloe Goss will perform at Renfro Valley

    The young Christian singer from Parksville receiving international airplay will perform at Renfro Valley next month.

    Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 7, 2013

    Boyle County Humane Society Pets of the Week for May 7, 2013

    Our highlighted pets this week are Sebastian and Jed. Sebastian is a handsome black and white adult cat. His favorite activities are...

    CASA at Woodlawn gala set for Friday

    CASA at Woodlawn gala set for Friday

    For every Kentuckian, the first Saturday in May brings excitement and tradition as the world’s finest thoroughbreds race for the roses...

    Art: Youth are front and center at Community Arts Center

    Art: Youth are front and center at Community Arts Center

    This May, more than flowers are blooming—young artists from Danville and Boyle County are in fine form at the Community Arts Center&...

    Wildlife cruises on tap in May at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

    Wildlife cruises on tap in May at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

    PLEASANT HILL — Nature- and bird-lovers looking for a unique wildlife experience will find it this spring at Shaker Village of...

    'Rounding Third': A tale of two coaches opens Friday at West T. Hill

    'Rounding Third': A tale of two coaches opens Friday at West T. Hill

    Two different coaching philosophies will be explored in West T. Hill Community Theatre’s production of “Rounding Third.”

    Area gospel artist wins international competition

    Area gospel artist wins international competition

    Avery Watkins, a native of Garrard County, recently was awarded the Horizon Award Male Vocalist of the Year in the adult/traditional...

    Children's Chatter: Your toddler and finger foods

    Children's Chatter: Your toddler and finger foods

    Around the four- to six-month mark, your child can start to eat some solid foods, including finger foods. The transition to solid foods...

    Children's Chatter: Help your child deal with stranger anxiety

    Children's Chatter: Help your child deal with stranger anxiety

    One of the joys of parenting is introducing your baby to friends and family. Your child, depending on how old she is, most likely will smile...

    Hobbies on a Budget: There are creative ways to pick up extra cash

    Hobbies on a Budget: There are creative ways to pick up extra cash

    Do you sometimes wish you had an easy way to earn a little extra spending money? We’re not talking about get-rich-quick schemes...

    Hobbies on a Budget: Make a difference in your world with the little things

    Hobbies on a Budget: Make a difference in your world with the little things

    It's easy to applaud and appreciate the large-scale efforts of groups that go in and do a rebuilding project after a natural disaster or...

    Scholarship news

    Scholarship news

    The winner of the first Danielle Thomas Memorial Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is Ryan Kramp. From left are Jamie Thomas Bright,...

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for April 25, 2013

    Weekender: Area A&E Happenings for April 25, 2013

    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,...