The Kentucky issue of Quiltfolk is now available, and Paducah's quilt and fiber artists are at the heart of it all! Allow us to introduce you to the places and faces that represent our UNESCO Creative City's deep-rooted culture of quilting within this beautiful chronicle of the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky issue of Quiltfolk is now available…
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Since opening freight house in 2015, chef Sara Bradley has been around the world and back sharing her passion for Paducah and farm-to-table Kentucky cuisine. You may know this talented creative from Bravo's Top Chef seasons 16 and 20, but there's so much more to her #PaducahCreativeCity story! Chef Sara Bradley serves farm-to-table fare and crafted cocktails at the freight house…
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Entering its 16th season, the Carson Center has now welcomed more than 1.8 million people through its doors for performances, meetings and events. This state-of-the-art performance venue inspires audiences and performers alike, shining a spotlight on the ongoing cultural experience in Paducah, Kentucky! The Carson Center aglow as the sun rises over the Paducah Riverfront…
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Seven local student musicians became ambassadors for Paducah at the Global Youth Concert in Icheon, South Korea, July 29-August 4, 2019. This international exchange program drew students from around the world to form a symphony orchestra! The Paducah delegation tours Gyeongbokgung Palace…
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Preservation-minded couple Ed and Meagan Musselman created a stir when they set out to restore the Art Deco architectural gem that was built by Luther Carson in 1939 as a Coca-Cola bottling plant. Envisioning a mixed use renovation, their creativity is shining through in this landmark building located at the heart of Paducah’s Midtown neighborhood. Meet the Musselmans, the visionaries behind the revitalization of the Coke Plant…
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Paducah and Jingdezhen, China are two of 37 UNESCO Creative Cities currently designated in the creative field of Crafts & Folk Art. Together, the cities have now created a one-of-a-kind, intercontinental connection through artist-in-residence programs. Local meets global in #PaducahCreativeCity…
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The National Quilt Museum partners with Quilt Alliance each March to kick off the official celebration of National Quilting Day during National Quilting Month. You can make any day a "quilting day" with this guide to a quilt-inspired Paducah, Kentucky experience featuring 10 ways you can celebrate the fiber arts in Quilt City USA®! Make any day a "quilting day" in Quilt City USA®…
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During the summer of 2018, Paducah ceramist and arts educator Mitch Kimball embarked on a month-long residency in Jingdezhen, China, a longtime dream come true made possible through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network! The Pottery Workshop equipped Mitch Kimball with new techniques and global perspective…
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Now is the perfect time to experience all the local flavor that Paducah, Kentucky has to offer! Whether you’re a casual traveler or a foodie, you’ll find plenty to please your palate in Paducah. The Courtyard at Max's Brick Oven is a favorite space for dining al fresco…
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When locally-loved and internationally-known musician, J.D. Wilkes performs, he takes Paducah’s creativity along for the world to see! J.D. Wilkes represents Paducah while touring with his band, the Legendary Shack Shakers…
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