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Datebook: July 25 - 25 Luglio

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On this day in 1943, a celebratory crowd took to the streets of Italy, tearing down Fascist propaganda and chiseling away emblems. Radios had announced Benito Mussolini's resignation and arrest, after receiving a vote of no confidence from his own council,  the end of an era lasting 21 years.

It’s Thursday, July 25

Tommy Thompson presents “Rockin’ Ray Smith: The Rockin’ Little Angel” tonight at 7 as part of the Evenings Upstairs series at the McCracken County Public Library. The presentation tells the story of the Melber, Kentucky, native who became a rockabilly legend. The free presentation is open to the public. See details at mclib.net.

There’s a free showing of the movie “Wreck It Ralph” tonight at dusk at the Noble Park Amphitheater as part of the Movies in the Park series. The film is rated PG and starts around 8:30. Concessions are available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Land Between the Lakes hosts an informational public meeting to discuss its road system tomorrow evening at 5:30 at the Stewart County Visitor Center in Dover. The meeting helps establish what roads exist now, what is needed for access, and what is affordable in the future. For details go to lbl.org and click on “Alerts & Notices.”

Add your community events to the calendar at wkms.org. Thanks for listening.

Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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