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Datebook: September 9 - Tolstoy Turns 185

Leo Tolstoy is widely considered one of the world's greatest novelists, praised for his realistic fiction and complex moralistic aesthetic. Anton Chekhov wrote "What Tolstoy does serves to justify all hopes and aspirations in literature." If you're feeling brave, pick up War and Peace or Anna Karinena.

It's Monday, September 9

Maiden Alley Cinema in Paducah presents "The King's Speech" tonight at 6:30 as part of its Faith in Film series. Bertie, who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. For more information, visit maidenalleycinema.com

The American Red Cross hosts blood drives at Graves County Elementary Schools tomorrow through Thursday. Tomorrow's drives are scheduled at Sedalia from 1 to 5 and Fancy Farm from 1 to 6. Wednesday's are at Farmington from noon to 5 and Cuba and Central from 1 to 6. Thursday's are at Symsonia from noon to 5 and Lowes and Wingo from 1 to 6. Find more information on donating blood at redcrossblood.org.

Bark in the Park, a Marshall County Animal Shelter fundraising event, is tomorrow night from 6 to 8 at the main pavilion of Mike Miller County Park. Pet contests include Best Hair, Best Trick, Dog-Owner Look-Alike, and Best Costume. 

See more community events at wkms.org, where you can pledge to public radio. Thanks!

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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