Party Time! Monday, June 2

It's party time again! Our group just continues to grow! It's fun and exciting. People have asked, "what is the group about?" Well, it's NOT a singles group, (though singles are certainly there), it's NOT a networking group, (though business relationships are formed), it's a community of fun people who come together with others to celebrate and enjoy life in Paducah! Come on out!! We're very welcoming!
First Mondays at Cynthia's, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

May 10: Lowertown Band Brawl!

Six hot bands will battle it out in DJ Urban Kobbb's 2008 Lowertown Band Brawl, 3-6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 10, at the historic Texaco station at 7th and Madison streets. The brawl is sponsored by iList Paducah and the City of Paducah.

The top three will perform at the Lowertown Art and Music Festival on Sunday, May 25, from 2-4 p.m. They'll battle it out again there, competing for cash prizes. The winning band takes home $1,000, with the second-place winners receiving $500 and third-place winners receiving $250. DJ Urban Kobbb will spin tunes between bands.

Here are the bands competing on Saturday, May 10:

The American Freedom Machine, 3 p.m.
Edging Kelli, 3:40 p.m.
Please Standby, 4:20 p.m.
Noazark, 5 p.m.
The Union Suit, 5:40 p.m.
Special D, 6:10 p.m.

Check out their bios and photos!

Judges include Hooper from Hooper Booking and Promotion; Adam Shull, entertainment writer for the Paducah Sun, Darris Shelby, Just Us Entertainment and Mary Thorsby of iList Paducah. The Carson Center's Chuck Tate will emcee the event.

"The Band Brawl is exactly the type of thing I love to see happening for our town," says Hooper, a recent iDate of the Week. "Paducah did such great things for local artists with LowerTown, and I think that the city and its musicians can have that same great friendship. Seemingly little things like this are actually the huge events that can establish the next decade or so of how our musical community will prosper or flounder."


Everyone is invited and encouraged to come to the brawl. It's free, and it's guaranteed fun. Plus DJ Urban Kobbb (above) will spin tunes between sets!

Second Saturday in Lowertown!

Saturday, May 10th, is the Lowertown Band Brawl at the Texaco. This event is sponsored by the iList and it is going to be fun. Bands will compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to play at the festival. It is from 3-6:30 pm. It is Second Saturday and there will be a lot of things happening in Lowertown.

Cynthia's de Mayo: Monday, May 5

It's time for Cynthia's de Mayo!

Everyone is invited to join the 40/50 Group at Cynthia's, 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5, as bartender Brett Duwe whips up the margaritas in honor of Cinco de Mayo! Please stop by and say hello!

Doe's Party Pics

Whether you're looking to expand your circle of friends, make some new business connections or are simply in dire need of a post-work refreshment, the 40/50 Group is a great place to start. We met at Doe's on Monday, April 21. Next gathering: 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5 at Cynthia's. It's Cinco de Mayo, so be prepared to get your margarita on! Here are some fun Doe's pics:


Russ Garland visits with Leah Hagel and Mary Kay Sanders


Man of the headlines Ronnie James meets Peggy Allgood


Sharla McGee knows how to keep her beer cold - she brings along her own colorful cozy...


Linda, Donna-Maria Walker, Gwen Taylor and Bruce Brockenborough

Chamber Mix and Mingle!

40/50 Group! You are invited to the Chamber Mix and Mingle on Monday, April 21, 4-6 p.m. Cathered by Artisan Kitchen, beer, wine, and sodas. Come on down to the Paducah Sun and then walk on over to Doe's Eat Place for the 40/50 gathering. FREE TO ATTEND!

Next Gathering: Monday, April 21, Doe's!

Everyone is invited to join in the next 40/50 Group gathering, 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 21, at Doe's Eat Place.

Owner Paul Signa says he's got a special menu just for us, so please stop by and say hello! Special thanks to LowerTown artist Aynex Mercado for letting us use her beautiful martini quilt art!

Monday, April 7 at Cynthia's

Everyone is invited to join in the next 40/50 Group gathering, 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 7, at Cynthia's. Bartender Brett Duwe opens just for us, so please stop by and say hello!

Welcome!

Welcome to Paducah's new 40/50 Group blog. This is where you'll find the scoop on our fun events, photos and other area news that might be of interest to busy and vibrant folks who make Paducah such a special place to live and work.

I'm Gwen Taylor, executive director, Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children. I returned to my hometown of Paducah last year after living in Owensboro and Louisville. I was pleased to find the Twenty Thirty Group here, and as well as several new friends and old who were interested in forming a similar group for those of us in our 40s and 50s.

So after lots of emails and free publicity on ilistpaducah.com, here we are!

The 40/50 Group is a group of really great people who get together at 5:30 p.m. the first Mondays of the month at Cynthia's (Brett Duwe opens the bar just for us!) and the third Mondays of the month at Doe's. So if you're in your 40s or your 50s, or you're older or younger, and you're looking to expand your circle of friends or your business networking efforts — or both! — this group is for you!

Please join us. Everyone is welcome. And who doesn't like a glass of wine on a Monday afternoon anyway? If you have any questions, just send me an email. We hope to meet you soon!

Cheers! Gwen