Kala Dunn

Martial artist and pop culture icon Bruce Lee would be 72 today had it not been for his sudden death in 1973, while doing voice over work for Enter the Dragon. He famously bested Chuck Norris in Way of the Dragon, one of the greatest martial arts battles in cinema. Though some argue the random kitten won.

It’s Tuesday, November 27

The Murray State University Department of History offers a research forum Thursday afternoon at 4 in Faculty Hall Room 505.  Dr. Brian Clardy’s presentation is titled “Trial by Fire: Race Relations, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Development of American Jazz.”  The event is free and open to the public.

On this day in 1922, Howard Carter's team made a breech in the doorway to Tutankhamun's tomb. Peering in with the light of a candle, he saw glinting gold and treasure untouched for 3,000 years. When asked if he could see anything, he famously replied, "Yes, wonderful things." 

It’s Monday, November 26

Next Monday is the last day to enter the Fifth Annual Land Between the Lakes Photo Contest, sponsored by the Friends of LBL.  Cash prizes are awarded in six categories.  See complete contest rules and register online at lblphotocontest.org.

The trip of a lifetime began on this day in 1963, when an enigmatic time lord stepped out of a blue police box for the very first time. Doctor Who holds the Guinness Record for longest running sci-fi TV show, has had eleven incarnations of the Doctor, and a whopping total of 789 episodes. But it's ok to start with the 2005 reboot.

It’s Friday, November 23

Maiden Alley Cinema presents “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” beginning tonight and running through December 6.  The coming-of-age story, based on the best-selling novel by Stephen Chbosky, captures the dizzying highs and crushing lows of growing up.  Find showtimes and ticket information at maidenalleycinema.org.

We give thanks for the bountiful harvest on our table and the family that surrounds it. President Washington proclaimed the first nation-wide Thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 26, 1789, ""as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God."

It’s Thanksgiving Day, November 22

The Humane Society of Calloway County hosts an online auction featuring handmade quilts, folk art, jewelry, home décor, dog toys, autographed sports memorabilia, and more.  Visit forthepets.org and follow the link to the auction. Bidding closes on December 1st at 9PM. 

On this day in 1905 ("miracle year" of physics), Albert Einstein published "Does the Inertia of a Body Depend Upon its Energy Content?" revealing the the relationship between energy and mass, which lead to the formula E = mc2, where E is energy, m is mass, and c is the speed of light.

It’s Wednesday, November 21

The Hopkinsville Art Guild Christmas Bazaar starts Friday at the Guild Art Gallery, located in Bradford Square Mall.  Work for sale includes original paintings, Christmas ornaments, cards, jewelry, pottery, and wood turnings.  Hours are 10 to 6 Wednesday through Saturday and 1:30 to 5:30 on Sunday.  The sale runs through December 22.

It's hard to imagine what we'd all be doing right now if Microsoft had never developed Windows (using Macs?). On this day in 1985, graphical interface Windows 1.0 launched for computers with at least 256 kB of memory. Features included a calendar, notepad, paint... and the game Reversi!

It’s Tuesday, November 20

The Nature Station at Land Between the Lakes hosts special programs at 2:15 tomorrow and Friday.  Tomorrow, learn about vultures and their important role of Mother Nature’s clean-up crew.  Friday, meet the Nature Station’s resident bald eagle and learn about its amazing hunting abilities.  Find other upcoming programs at lbl.org.

It all came to an end for Milli Vanilli on this day in 1990: stripped of their "Best New Artist" Grammy for lip-syncing the hit, "Girl You Know It's True." During an MTV concert, the backing track hit a snag and began repeating "girl you know it's true" over and over. Four days later, Grammy no more. I guess it wasn't true after all.

It’s Monday, November 19

The Carson Center in Paducah presents the Broadway hit musical “West Side Story” tonight and tomorrow night beginning at 7:30. Student rush tickets are available at the box office beginning at 5:30 nightly. The show is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up. For more information, call (270) 450-4444.

Being that guy with a metal detector paid off big time for Eric Lawes, who was merely looking for his friend's lost hammer when he discovered the Hoxne Hoard, one of the largest hoards of Roman gold and silver in the world. The collection valued at over $4.2 million (today) and was purchased by the British Museum. We're pretty sure the hammer is still out there.

It’s Friday, November 16

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area offers a Kids’ Fossil Field Trip on Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4. Meet at the Golden Pond Visitors Center for a trip to a rocky shoreline. Learn how to spot fossils and figure out how they got there. The cost is $5, and registration is required by calling (270) 924-2020.

Georgia O'Keeffe, painter and a pioneer for women in the arts, struck the New York art scene with her large-format paintings of blossoms. About her work, she said "it is only by selection, by elimination, and by emphasis that we get at the real meaning of things." In 1977, President Ford presented her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor awarded to citizens. 

It’s  Thursday, November 15

The Friends of LBL host the Fifth Annual Land Between the Lakes Photo Contest.  Cash prizes are awarded in six categories.  See complete contest rules and register online at lblphotocontest.org.

On the day after today in 1922, The Daily News reported "For the first time in history, news was broadcast in England last night by the British Broadcasting Company." Director of Programmes Arthur Burrows read the two news bulletins from the Marconi House in London. He later remarked that it was a great test of nerves. But we're glad he did it.

It’s Wednesday, November 14

The Murray Art Guild Annual Holiday Sale is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Robert O. Miller Conference Center.  Work for sale includes jewelry, ceramics, willow furniture, woodwork, hand-bound books, ornaments, and more, all by created by local artists.  Find sale hours and details at murrayartguild.org.