As a Food Network addict (seriously, I’ve got it bad), I find this to be pretty outstanding: The Louisville Kentucky restaurant Cake Flour will be featured on an upcoming episode of The Best Thing I Ever Ate. The flourless chocolate cake at Cake Flour will be highlighted on a September episode.
Chef Aaron Sanchez taped the segment at Cake Flour, 909 E. Market St., in July.
Cake Flour owner Claudia DeLatorre told the Courier Journal that she was skeptical at first. “I didn’t really believe it was the Food Network when they called and said they wanted to feature my cake. But when they started talking about scheduling, I knew they were for real!”
Visit Cake Flour’s Website to learn more about the Restaurant and their culinary mission!
As you’re planning your Labor Day weekend activities, you’ll definitely want to keep the Jefferson Davis State Historic Site in mind.
As part of the Labor Day holiday weekend festivities, you can see an impressive collection of reproduction Civil War flags, both Confederate and Union.
The flags, by Spencer and Linda Brewer of Central City, represent units from Kentucky and Tennessee. The flags will be on display outside the museum.
Jefferson Davis State Historic Site marks the birthplace of the Confederate president, Jefferson Davis. Kentucky has always taken pride in the fact that the President of the Union (Abraham Lincoln) as well as the President of the Confederacy (Jefferson Davis) were BOTH born in Kentucky.
The park features a 351-foot monument that was completed in 1924 and includes an elevator. The site also has a museum and gift shop. There is also a picnic area on the park grounds.
The gift shop features Kentucky handcrafts, souvenirs, books and Civil War memorabilia. The site is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October. There is a fee for the museum and monument.
The site is 9 miles east of Hopkinsville on U.S. 68.
This sounds awfully fun! If the Murder and a Meal at Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Dinner Theater is even half as entertaining as the Comedy Dinner with Marty Pollio at Lake Barkley State Resort Park, we’re all in for a night to remember!
Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Dinner Theater series presents a murder mystery where the audience tries to figure out whodunit!
“Check-out Time,” a murder mystery about a troubled innkeeper and her staff, will be performed by Laughing Corpse Production Company out of Nashville, Tenn., with lots of audience participation. So grab your magnifying glass and mystery solving skills and head out to Lake Barkley State Resort Park on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
While piecing the clues together, guests will also enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet, including salad bar, parmesan crusted chicken and beef tips, dessert and more. Tickets are on sale now for $40 a person until Sept. 15 after which prices will increase to $45 a person. Limited seating is available, so get your tickets now! For tickets or additional information call the lodge at 1-800-325-1708 or email Mary Schmidt at mary.schmidt@ky.gov
Besides the lodge with a spectacular view of the lake, the park includes cottages, the Windows on the Water Restaurant, a seasonal campground, 18-hole golf course, fitness center with indoor pool, marina, fishing, tennis courts, hiking trails, gift shop and recreational and nature programming. The park is near Cadiz and the Land Between the Lakes at 3500 State Park Road just off I-24. Exit at Highway 68. From the exit go west toward Cadiz and the park.
“John James Audubon: Before His Birds” will be presented on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 19 and 20, at 7 p.m. in the museum garden of John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Ky. The play was written by A.J. Casey and is co-directed by Casey and Steve McCarty, technical director at Henderson Fine Arts Center.
“John James Audubon: Before His Birds” focuses on Audubon’s life and his influences as the creator of the masterpiece “Birds of America.” His intense love affair with his wife Lucy, as well as his many years spent gathering inspiration and material in Henderson, Ky., played heavily into Audubon’s life and success and are chronicled in Casey’s original play.
The gorgeous outdoor setting of the play’s presentation is in keeping with Audubon’s love of the natural world, and is a fitting tribute to Audubon’s many treks into the wilderness surrounding Henderson, Ky., during his time there. The museum itself will lend a dramatic backdrop to the production.
A.J. Casey holds a theatre degree from Murray State University and currently teaches at RiverBend Academy arts school. “John James Audubon: Before His Birds” is Casey’s first full-length script and was written as a thesis project. He created the script in cooperation with the Audubon Bicentennial Committee as part of Audubon in Henderson: A Bicentennial Celebration – 1810-2010.
The local cast includes: John (Chris Reaves); Lucy (Megan Mortis); Capt. Jean Audubon and Artistic Admirer (Frank Furbush); Anne Moynet (Megan Nantz); William B. and Thomas B. (Rick Chandler); Woman and Lady Artistic Admirer (Brianna Barron); Dacosta, Attendant and Mr. Bowen (Kurt Denton); Assistant (Isaac Vaughn); Thomas Bakewell (Adam Casey).
Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Tickets may be purchased at Matt’s News & Gifts in downtown Henderson and at the Audubon State Park museum.
The play will be preceded on Thursday, Aug. 19 by the opening reception and awards presentation of Views of Audubon, an exhibit of paintings inspired by landscapes and wildlife of the park, from 5 to 6:45 p.m. On Friday, Aug. 20, a drawing for a 2010 Jeep Wrangler will be held prior to the play at 6 p.m. in front of the Tea House; $25/ticket entries. The proceeds will help support the Audubon in Henderson: A Bicentennial Celebration – 1810-2010. For more information on bicentennial events, visit: www.audubon2010.com
About Audubon in Henderson: A Bicentennial Celebration – 1810-2010:
John James Audubon arrived in the river town of Henderson, Ky. in 1810 with his wife and infant son. Audubon loved the frontier spirit in Henderson, and as he worked to support his family through business he also spent much time roaming the woods, observing and painting the many species of birds abundant in the area. Audubon’s skills as an artist grew during his years in Kentucky, and after nine years in Kentucky, he went on to publish his ornithological works in the masterpiece, “The Birds of America.” In celebration of the bicentennial of Audubon’s 1810 arrival in Henderson County, the Friends of Audubon, Ohio Valley Art League and the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources have come together to celebrate with a wide variety of events. For more information, visit www.audubon2010.com. For more information about Audubon State Park and other Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Kentucky
Carter Caves State Resort Park is celebrating the 40th anniversary of a musical tradition with the, Sept. 8-11, 2010.
The festival that began as a family reunion honors old-time music and eastern Kentucky traditions as well as master fiddler J.P. Fraley. He’ll be performing with professional and beginning musicians on stage, jamming in parking lots and sharing music around the campfires of Carter Caves. Musical instruments such as dulcimer, fiddle and guitar are used to tell stories about life long ago along the foothills of eastern Kentucky.
On Wednesday evening there will be a free “Jamming in the Round” get together in the campground starting at 8 p.m. On Thursday starting at 7 p.m., enjoy an open stage concert in the park’s amphitheater.
On Friday afternoon at 1 p.m., the amphitheater will come to life with an open stage, a banjo gatherin’ and a dulcimer gatherin’. Friday’s activities will be capped with an evening concert in the amphitheater at 7 p.m.
Starting Saturday morning, the amphitheater will resound with sessions devoted to ballads, storytelling, and Carter Family songs, and conclude with a fiddle gatherin’ and guitar gatherin’. Saturday night’s concert in the amphitheater begins at 7 p.m
Paid admission is required for concert and jam sessions Friday afternoon through Saturday night. Fees range from $4 to $10. A festival pass for all programs costs just $25 per person.
For more information, including a list of invited musicians, contact Coy Ainsley at 606-286-4411 x2543 or email festival organizer Barb Kuhns at bkuhnsfiddle@yahoo.com. Visit the festival web site at www.fraleyfestival.com The schedule of events can be found at: http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cc/naturalist/
Carter Caves State Resort Park features a lodge, vacation cottages, RV campsites and primitive campsites. The lodge restaurant offers a variety of food for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. There’s also hiking, golf, mini-golf, fishing, horseback riding and swimming. The park is located in northeastern Kentucky, 4 miles off of I-64 between Grayson and Olive Hill (exit 161).
Owensboro, Kentucky is gearing up for one of its favorite festivals. The 2010 Big O Music Fest will be held on Friday August 13th and Saturday August 14th. Check out the 2010 Artist Lineup page on the Big O Music Festival’s website – complete with pics and bios.
Friday’s Lineup:
- Randy Houser
- Mark Wills
- Josh Gracin
- Mountain Heart
Saturday’s Lineup:
- Gary Allan
- Jamey Johnson
- Phil Vassar
- Colt Ford
- Brian Davis
- Jaclyn Graves
NEW: Camping Offered for 2010!
Space is limited, so get your request in early to reserve your tent camping spot. You can come out and camp Friday night, or Saturday night after the show. Or, you can stay and camp both nights. Click Here for more information and camping rules or Click Here to reserve your Tent or RV camp site now!
The Big O Music Fest Will Be Held At:
Reid’s Orchard (Directions)
4812 State Route 144
Owensboro, KY 42303
Owensboro Lodging:
Hampton Inn – Owensboro
Comfort Suites – Owensboro
Fairfield Inn-Owensboro
Days Inn – Owensboro
Ramada Inn – Owensboro
Holiday Inn Express – Owensboro
Super 8 Motel – Owensboro
Motel 6 – Owensboro
Henderson Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express Henderson Hotel
Sleep Inn Henderson
Comfort Inn Henderson
Ramada Henderson
Ramada Inn Henderson
Super 8 Henderson / Evansville In Area
Bowling Green Lodging:
Holiday Inn University Plaza-Bowling Green Hotel
Courtyard Bowling Green Convention Center
Red Roof Inn Discount Hotel
Days Inn Hotels: Bowling Green
Days Inn Hotels: Bowling Green
Sleep Inn Bowling Green
Ramada Bowling Green-Scottsville Rd
Drury Inn – Bowling Green
Carter Caves State Resort Park is once again hosting the Bil Lepp “Liar” Comedy Dinner Theater on Aug. 27 and 28.
This will be a night full of good food and comedy from the “Side Splitting Funny Man.” Bil Lepp, a preacher and five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest, will be on stage to entertain. He tells original, hilarious tales that will bring a smile to the face of anyone within earshot.
The cost for the buffet dinner and show is $34.95 plus tax per person and $29 plus tax per child 12 years and under. Call 1-800-325-0059 to make your reservations.
The dinner menu includes barbecue ribs, frog legs, catfish and hush puppies, fried chicken, roast beef, assortment of vegetables dishes, salad and desserts.
A lodging package is being offered that includes a one night stay, dinner and the show for two for $148.90 plus tax.
Carter Caves offers cave tours, golf, hiking, golf, mini-golf, fishing, camping, horseback riding and swimming. Carter Caves also has a lodge and restaurant. For more information, call the park at 1-800-325-0059 or 1-606-286-4411.
Directions to Carter Caves State Resort Park: From Interstate 64 East, take exit 161 (Olive Hill exit). Turn left off the exit onto U.S. 60 east. Go approximately 2 miles and turn left on KY 182 north. Park entrance is 3 miles from the left turn onto KY 182 north.
If you love NASCAR like we do, and you’re anywhere near Owensboro, Kentucky on Sunday July 18, 2010, grab your Hermanator t-shirt and head to Windy Hollow!
Windy Hollow Speedway and the Big Rivers Chapter of the American Red Cross have teamed up for a night of great racing and fund raising! This Sunday night Windy Hollow Speedway will host the very popular NASCAR driver and Speed TV personality Kenny Wallace at the Owensboro, KY race facility. Wallace will be on hand racing his Federated Auto Parts UMP DIRTcar Series open wheel modified as well as helping the Red Cross. Wallace will also step into a car he has never seen before and battle it out with some well known locals from the racing world in the Prelude to the Box Car Nationals to benefit the Big Rivers Chapter.
Wallace will step into a custom built box car replica of his Federated Auto Parts modified and run on foot against the following entries:
Richard Cunningham from www.circlesville.com (a national dirt track media source)
Malcolm West from Racing Radio Live and the Nashville Super Speedway
Angie Baird- American Classifieds/Thrifty Nickel
Alan Slaton- EZ Buy Auto Sales/EZ Graphics
Jay Velotta- Windy Hollow Speedway announcer/Radio Goes Racing
Billy Egeler- Windy Hollow Speedway announce/Radio Goes Racing
These racers will run a small race on foot inside their custom built cardboard creations in an effort to raise funds for the Red Cross. Donations will be accepted before the event, which will be held during intermission on Sunday. There will also be an autographed door from Kenny Wallace’s modified up for grabs to the highest bidder during an auction held at intermission. Wallace will be available for autographs during the evening’s intermission festivities and after the racing events.
Gates will open at 4pm with racing starting at 6pm at Windy Hollow Speedway. It will be an action packed night of stock car racing and box car racing at its best!
For more information on the Box Car Nationals presented by Circlesville.com and the Carousel Child Care Center visit www.circlesville.com .
Windy Hollow Speedway is located just 9 miles southwest of Owensboro, KY off of Kentucky Highway 81 on Windy Hollow Road.
GATES OPEN AT 3:30 PM
DRAW CLOSES AT 6 pm
RACING AROUND 6:15 pm
About Kenny Wallace
Kenny Wallace, who won the first race he ever entered, thank you very fast, was born in the hometown of my favorite baseball team – St. Louis, Missouri. Kenny is the youngest of three brothers and, and Kenny Wallace.com points out, racing was a household reality before any of the boys could wheel a car.
He currently lives in North Carolina with his High School sweetheart, wife of 25 years, Kim. The couple have three daughters (something we have in common).
One of the very best things about Kenny is that he’s as big of a St. Louis Cardinals fan as I am. I love you, man.
From Kenny Wallace.com:
After winning that first race in 1982, Kenny decided that his place in racing was in the driver’s seat. That day was a preview of things to come. In 1986, Kenny joined the ASA ranks winning Rookie of the Year honors.
Links for Kenny Wallace Fans
If at all possible, make it out to Windy Hollow Speedway Sunday night. Great Speedway. Great cause. Great driver.
Visit Windy Hollow Speedway‘s Website
One of Kentucky’s favorite daughters, Country superstar Patty Loveless, is publicly declaring war on a disease that has claimed two of her family members: COPD. Other celebrities declaring war on COPD are Bruce Jenner, Danica Patrick, Jim Belushi and Michael Strahan.
Patty Loveless decided to be a spokesperson for the organization, mainly due to the fact that she lost her sister to the disease in 1996.
The Nashville legend and Grand Ole Opry star’s raising awareness for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Over 12 million people in the Untied States, alone, have this disease. Experts believe that the number is actually about twice that – but many don’t recognize the symptoms.
Which is, of course, where people like Patty Loveless come in – to educate us all.
For more information on COPD, go to drive4copd.com and download the campaign song, ‘Drive,’ sung by Patty, herself, for free. She co-wrote the tune with her husband, Emory. You can also take the five-question screener and be automatically entered to win either a trip to this year’s CMA Awards or a NASCAR experience in February.
Now how cool is that?
Finally, you can read more about Patty’s efforts in an interview she gave to Lifescript: Country Star Patty Loveless Sings Out Against COPD
About Patty Loveless:
Patty Loveless was born Patty Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957 in Pikeville, Kentucky. Patty was the 6th of 7 children. Although she was born in Pikeville, Patty’s family lived in a small town nearby named Butcher Holler where her father was a coal miner.
In 1969, the family moved to the Louisville area, seeking treatment for the dad’s lung disease.
Beautiful Patty Loveless first came onto country music’s radar in 1986 with her first (self-titled) album. Patty has recorded too many country and bluegrass songs to list, but suffice to say she remains one of the best loved artists of all time.
This fact was apparent to us (us being my husband and myself) when we recently attended a Patty Loveless concert at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The sold out Opry was filled with a special kind of love that flowed from the artist to each audience member and right back to the artist. It was a special evening and you could feel it in the air.
Did You Know?
Loveless is a distant cousin of Loretta Lynn and Crystal Gayle. She is married to Emory Gordy, Jr. (1989 – present), who is also her producer.
On October 21st, 1992 Patty Loveless had throat surgery. For the next nine weeks, she could not speak or talk! On her 36th birthday, January 4th, 1993, Loveless re-entered her professional life by performing at the Grand Ole Opry.
One of Patty’s crowning achievements was her popular album When Fallen Angels Fly. It won the Country Music Association’s Album of the Year award and gave her four Top 10 singles.
Patty Loveless made an abrupt and bold move away from commercial, country/pop in 2001 with a heart-felt, true to form bluegrass album. Mountain Soul was released to numerous critical accolades but (amidst the Faith Hill and Shania Twain era) didn’t exactly get the radio support necessary to make albums fly off the shelves.
Patty loved bluegrass as much as bluegrass loved Patty, so she stuck with the genre for a memorable Christmas album, Bluegrass & White Snow: A Mountain Christmas, in 2002.
On Your Way Home, marked a return to more “radio friendly” country, was released in 2003 to critical acclaim.
As of today, Patty has charted more than forty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including five Number Ones. She has recorded fourteen studio albums (this isn’t counting compilations) in the United States, four of which have been certified platinum, while two have been certified gold.
Loveless will be inducted into the The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame on April 7, 2011.
Fireworks Of Fishing This Weekend On “Kentucky Afield” TV
In honor of the Fourth of July weekend, Kentucky Afield is having their own kind of fireworks. They’ll feature a retrospective of the most exciting fishing trips in recent years on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, July 3 and 4.
The fun begins in eastern Kentucky on the Little Sandy River. There, one fish whose bite says ka-boom is muskellunge. As showcased on the “Best of Kentucky Afield Fishing” DVD, host Tim Farmer tags along with local expert Bob Elliott.
On the opposite end of the state, viewers will visit Kentucky Lake for bluegill with Roy Kenady. The Christian County resident puts Farmer on an excellent catch, as the fish are ready to spawn.
At Lake Barkley, one species anglers circle in red is the redear sunfish. Some call them shellcrackers, but today, they are like firecrackers. Farmer takes notes from Jack Devor on his homemade jigs and baits that sweeten the catch.
“Kentucky Afield” is a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It is the longest continuously running outdoor television show in the nation. The program airs at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central Saturdays, and repeats at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central Sundays on KET 1. To see the latest news about “Kentucky Afield” television and view your favorite show segments from the past, sign up today for the electronic newsletter. Visit fw.ky.gov on the Internet and click the Kentucky Afield Newsletter icon.
