A UNESCO Creative City for Crafts &Folk Art, Paducah is home to many studios, craft stores, galleries and more to fuel creatives. Kijsa Housman, a professional artist for over 30 years and owner of creative studio MAKE Paducah, has curated her best recommendations for experiencing Paducah’s arts and crafts scene. Kijsa gets her hands dirty at MAKE Paducah…
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The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to partner with Paducah Life Magazine to feature articles like this one. Offering spectacular views and riverside breezes, Paducah is a bird-watcher's ideal spot for practicing this time-tested hobby. Read about local entrepreneur Susan Edwards' favorite bird-watching tips and trips for making the most of your time in Paducah and the surrounding area. Susan scans the treetops for local wildlife at Paducah's Greenway Trail…
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Living the life of an artist in Paducah Creative City you never know what doors will open—at home or far away in a unique culture somewhere across the globe. In 2022, on the heels of Paducah’s 10-year anniversary as a UNESCO Creative City, opportunity knocked for ceramist/art educator Mitch Kimball to participate in the centuries old Fiesta de la Cerámica [Ceramics Festival] in Manises, Spain, a fellow UNESCO Creative City of Crafts & Folk Art. Mitch poses with Manises ceramic artist Antonio Cordero…
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Known as Quilt City USA, home of the American Quilter’s Society (AQS) and a UNESCO Creative City for Crafts & Folk Art, Paducah is a fiber artist’s haven. Quilt artist and executive show director of AQS, Bonnie Browning, has curated an itinerary for experiencing all things quilting in Quilt City USA. Bonnie Browning, AQS Executive Show Director…
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Thanks to Paducah's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Craft and Folk Art, representatives from Paducah were invited to perform at the Jinju World Folk Arts Biennale in Jinju, South Korea last Fall. Organizer Lexie Millikan and musicians Josh Coffey and Seth Murphy reflect on the Biennale in their own words. The Wheelhouse Rousters and Seth Murphy perform in Jinju, South Korea…
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To celebrate the 10-Year Anniversary of Paducah's designation as a UNESCO Creative City, the Paducah.travel Blog is highlighting local creatives. Get your itinerary inspiration straight from Paducah locals, starting with Chef Sara Bradley. Chef Sara Bradley at Freight House…
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Paducah's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art opens opportunities to collaborate with other Creative Cities cities around the globe. Local artists Michael and Victoria Terra traveled to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, to build connections, install a custom work of art, and teach workshops. Read about their experience in Michael's own words and find out how a piece of Paducah art found its new home in Mexico. The Terras visited a church in Zinacantán as part of their UNESCO Creative City tour…
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After an uncertain two years, it's time to make plans for the return of Barbecue on the River! Read about this beloved festival's history and commitment to community partnership, then check out the 2022 map to plan your visit. Barbecue on the River is a time-honored Paducah tradition…
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Creativity is at the center of Paducah's culture. As a testament to that creativity, Paducah enjoys not one, but two craft breweries. Dry Ground Brewing Company and Paducah Beer Werks produce unique brews year round. Some honor Paducah's history while others explore creative ways to invent fresh, new taste profiles. Learn about some special creations in the brewers' own words, then join in the West Kentucky Brewery Hop and visit Paducah's breweries yourself. A trio of brews from Paducah Beer Werks…
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Summer in Paducah is sweet! Beat the heat with these cold summer treats as you explore Downtown. Sample flavors with an ice cream flight at Forever Sweet Creamery…
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