He'd absolutely hate to be 75 today. Louisville native Hunter S. Thompson was an eccentric gonzo journalist and author of notable works: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Rum Diary. He garnered a strong cult following among literary and drug circles, one that continues to grow after his death in 2005. At his funeral, his ashes were shot out of a cannon stuffed with fireworks - a grand tribute to the extravagant mind that made the second half o f the 20th century a little more interesting.
It’s Wednesday, July 18
The Friends of the McCracken County Public Library host a used book sale this Friday and Saturday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, located on South 21st Street in Paducah. Hours are 9 to 7 on Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturday. See more at mclib.net.
The Yeiser Art Center hosts a workshop titled “Doodling with Bill” Saturday from 12:30 to 2. Artist Bill Ford teaches middle and high school students about the history and art of doodling. The class fee is $25. Reserve a seat by calling 270-442-2453.
Wranglers Campground at Land Between the Lakes hosts the 16th Annual Grand Jubilee and Primitive Rodeo this Friday and Saturday. Bring your own lawn chairs for two evenings of saddle-bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, barrel racing, break-away roping, and bull riding. The rodeo starts at 8 both nights. Admission is $8 for adults or $5 for ages 12 and under. For more information, visitlbl.org.
See more community events at wkms.org. Thanks for listening.
