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§ionid=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§ionid=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§ionid=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§ionid=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§ionid=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§ionid=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§ionid=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. Get directions |
| 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 |