GLASGOW — Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Library received an Al Smith Fellowship grant from the Kentucky Arts Council and has invited Mimi Pickering, documentary filmmaker and director of Appalshop’s Community Media Initiative to the library on Thursday at 6 p.m.

“The Buffalo Creek Flood: An Act of Man,” is a documentary of the Feb. 26, 1972 catastrophe when a coal-waste dam owned by the Pittston Company collapsed at the head of a crowded hollow in southern West Virginia. A wall of sludge, debris, and water tore through the valley below, leaving in its wake 125 dead and 4,000 homeless. Pickering interviewed survivors, representatives of union and citizens groups and officials of the Pittston Company. In the film, those interviews are juxtaposed with actual footage of the flood and scenes of the devastation.



KRT to present ‘Dracula’

HORSE CAVE — Kentucky Repertory Theatre will present “Dracula,” adapted by Richard Rose from the gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker Nov. 6 – 15.

For ticket information or reservations, contact the KRT box office at (800) 342-2177.



Orchestra Ky to present country music

Maestro Jeffrey Reed and Orchestra Kentucky return with the third installment of Countrymadness, Nov. 6 -7 at the Capitol Arts Center.

Experience the big hits of Johnny Cash, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Elvis as they were originally recorded and enjoyed by millions.

Call (270) 846-2426 or online at www.orchestrakentucky.com for more information.



KDU to host Halloween events

HORSE CAVE — Kentucky Down Under will hold its annual Halloween Festival through Saturday. In addition to regular KDU exhibits, festival-goers will be able to choose between regular and spooky Halloween Cave tours, take part in a photo scavenger hunt for goodies, plus other haunting activities. The park will be decorated and the Kentucky Down Under employees will be in costumes. Kentucky Down Under will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will close for the season at the end of Nov. 5. Kentucky Caverns will remain open daily.



Luthier exhibit now open

HORSE CAVE — The exhibition “Made to Be Played: The Art of Kentucky Luthiers” will run daily through November at the American Cave Museum, 119 East Main Street, in Horse Cave's historic arts and shopping district.

Arthur Hatfield, a local banjo maker and bluegrass musician, will share his wisdom and talent on Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m.



‘They Came from Mars’

EDMONTON — Barn Lot Theater will present “They Came From Mars and Landed Outside the Farndale Avenue Church Hall in Time for the Townswoman’s Guild’s Coffee Morning” Nov. 12-14, Nov. 19-21, and Dec. 3-6 at 7 p.m. starring Sandy Roberts as Mrs. Reece, Julie Bell as Felicity, Cathy Jessie as Gladys and Emily Coffey as Norah.

Tickets are $10 for regular admission, $8 for students, active military and senior citizens (55 and older) and $5 for preschool.

For reservations call the theater at (270) 432-2276.



KET programs listed

“One to One” with Bill Goodman will feature former editorial director of The Courier Journal David Hawpe on KET: Nov. 1 at 1 noon and KET2: Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

“Kentucky Muse” will feature “Eighty-Eight Keys, Three Hundred Years” on KET Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.

KET2 Nov. 8 at 9:30 p.m.

“Louisville Life” will present a look at Louisville's "Fame" school — the Youth Performing Arts School; the unique and adventurous dining experience of Bon Vivant Savant; a profile of Paul Rusch, a Louisville native who found his life's work in the Far East and an interview with Joe Reagan of Greater Louisville Inc.; and a visit to Merridian, an importer of goods who believes in being "green" and supporting local communities on KET2: Thursday at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. and KET: Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.