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Events, Activities &
Public Meetings


July 11, 2009

Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Exhibition Opening
Meet Kentucky luthiers! Bring and share the story of your own instruments and learn from experts about caring for them. Enjoy family-friendly instrument making activities and a performance by Kentucky Wild Horse.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

July 25, 2009

Saturday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Instrument Workshop
Enjoy this family-friendly event that allows guests to watch a performance and learn methods of playing stringed instruments.

Storyteller and performer Mitch Barrett will demonstrate his command of traditional Appalachian stories and songs.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

July 31, 2009

Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Guitar Masters Series Concert
Meet guitar makers

Concert featuring Eddie and Alonzo Pennington, John Martin and Jim Hurst, presented by Dr. Erika Brady, host of the radio show "Barren River Breakdown."

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

August 8, 2009

Saturday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Instrument Workshop
Enjoy this family-friendly event that allows guests to watch a performance and learn methods of playing stringed instruments.

Experience “A Day at the Creek” with instructors and youth musicians from Cowan Creek Mountain Music School. Bring your own stringed instruments and enjoy an introductory lesson.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

August 14, 2009

Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Banjo Masters Series Concert
Meet banjo makers

Concert featuring Mike Seeger, Brett Ratliff, Jackie Helton, Sarah Wood, Lee Sexton and more, presented by John Harrod.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

August 19, 2009

Wednesday
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Versailles
Kentucky on Stage
The showcase of adjudicated artists from the Performing Arts Directory

Location:
Falling Springs Recreation Center Theater
275 Beasley Drive
Versailles, KY 40383

Fee: $25; registration required atartscouncil.ky.gov

Contact: tamara.coffey@ky.gov

 

September 5, 2009

Saturday
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Instrument Workshop
Enjoy this family-friendly event that allows guests to watch a performance and learn methods of playing stringed instruments.

Join Don Rigsby and other string musicians from the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University for performances and a jam session.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

Spetember 11, 2009

Friday
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” Fiddle Masters Series Concert
Meet fiddle makers

Concert featuring fiddle master Roger Cooper, Paul David Smith, Nikos Pappas and more, presented by John Harrod.

Location:
Thomas D. Clark Center
for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1792
http://history.ky.gov/sub.php?pageid=125&sectionid=8

 

September 18, 2009

Friday
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Lexington

 
Board of Directors Meeting
Location:
TBA
Lexington, KY

Contact: kyarts@ky.gov

 

September 26, 2009

Saturday
All day

Frankfort
“Made to be Played: Traditional Art of Kentucky Luthiers” at the Old State Capitol
A day of music, art, food and family folklore, featuring an evening concert with the Kentucky Headhunters, and more.

Location:
100 W Broadway St
Frankfort, KY
40601-1931
(502) 564-1792

Fee: Admission, which includes all exhibitions on the Kentucky Historical Society history campus, is $4 for adults, $2 for youth (6-18), and complimentary for children five and under. KHS members receive complimentary admission.

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December 11, 2009

Friday
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Louisville

 
Board of Directors Meeting
Location:
TBA
Louisville, KY

Contact: kyarts@ky.gov

 

 


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