http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/?track=rss Headlines from centralkynews.com en ©2013, centralkynews.com Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:00 -0400 By JENNIFER BRUMMETT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-weekender-restless-heart-30th-anniversary-tour-will-make-stop-at-renfro-valley-20130516,0,3297029.story?track=rss RENFRO VALLEY — Four-time Grammy-nominated musical group Restless Heart will perform here as part of its 30th-anniversary tour. Thu, 16 May 2013 10:49:00 EDT Compiled by Jennifer Brummett http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-weekender-area-ae-happenings-for-may-16-2013-20130516,0,3598046.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, 16 May 2013 10:46:00 EDT By DONNA BUSH http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-seasonings-from-the-farm-berry-blast-saturday-set-for-may-25-at-boyle-county-farmers-market-20130516,0,7339182.story?track=rss Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Berry Blast Saturday on May 25. Complimentary strawberry shortcake samples, made with local homegrown strawberries, will be offered to our patrons. Our local schools will be competing in a farmers market poster contest. Winners will be announced on that day as well. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:43:00 EDT Sharon Williams http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-theres-a-new-way-to-plan-vacations-20130515,0,5349755.column?track=rss Are you already dreaming of your next vacation? Do you find yourself wishing you had your toes in the sand while the waves wash over your beach chair? Have you always imagined yourself hiking down into the Grand Canyon or visiting Mount Rushmore and want this to be the year? Wed, 15 May 2013 09:51:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-giving-up-the-pacifier-20130515,0,2810103.column?track=rss Thumb sucking and pacifier use is a normal stage that almost all children go though, and some children will even suck fingers other than thumbs. It is a comforting behavior, and it usually does not need to be restricted. Wed, 15 May 2013 09:48:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-danvilleboyle-county-humane-society-pets-of-the-week-for-may-14-2013-20130513,0,659988.story?track=rss Our featured pets this week are Cheri and Jessica. Cheri is a pretty, dilute calico. She was brought to the humane society as a stray, but she is a very social girl and we suspect she was recently a house kitty. Cheri is affectionate and loving. She has a beautiful face with a bit of an exotic look. Cheri is ready to come to your home and bring her love to her new family. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT By HELEN PALMER http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-dogs-communicate-in-many-ways-20130513,0,3302121.story?track=rss 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 extra attention? Do you know the various body stances that tell you that your dog is happy? Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-chamber-music-festival-of-the-bluegrass-set-for-may-2526-at-shaker-village-of-pleasant-hill-20130513,0,6308104.story?track=rss PLEASANT HILL — The programs and artists for the 2013 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass have been set. The festival, scheduled for May 25-26 will present four concerts featuring artists from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Sun, 12 May 2013 11:04:00 EDT http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-artfull-raffle-to-feature-works-by-wellknown-local-artists-20130513,0,7293631.story?track=rss Two well-known local artists have donated works for the live auction that will be held during The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County’s bi-annual fundraiser, the Art-full Raffle. The event is set for Saturday at Pioneer Playhouse. Sun, 12 May 2013 10:55:00 EDT By MARIEL SMITH http://www.centralkynews.com/amnews/features/amn-accent-shaking-things-up-lunch-with-the-arts-showcases-unique-indonesian-musical-instrument-20130513,0,5580208.story?track=rss 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 recently-retired professor of ethnomusicology at the University of Kentucky. Sun, 12 May 2013 10:52:00 EDT