As one of the world's UNESCO Creative Cities, Paducah, Kentucky celebrates the art of quilting and the contemporary quilt artist year-round! In honor of the National Quilt Museum's 30th anniversary, CEO Frank Bennett reflects on the museum's mission and exhibition schedule for 2021. The 2021 in-facility exhibit schedule features 14 exhibits that will inspire and amaze!…
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Betty Dobson brings the story of Ms. Maggie Steed andPaducah's historic Hotel Metropolitan to life. Betty shares her #PaducahCreativeCity Story and an inspiring introduction to the heritage of the Uppertown neighborhood and the spirit of the Black community in Paducah, Kentucky ahead of the Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration! Betty Dobson shares Ms. Maggie's Memories with guests at the Hotel Metropolitan…
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The local music scene is an essential element of our Creative City's culture! Feelthe rhythm of Paducah, Kentucky music from home through the new "Inside Out" Music Project and Stage Sessions from Clemens Fine Arts Center, a custom Spotify soundtrack and commentary from local venues, all spotlighting the talent and diversity of area musicians. Step inside local venues like Clemens Fine Arts Center with our "Year of Kentucky Music Story…
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Discover your inner artist and Paducah history at once as you color Paducah “Wall to Wall" Murals.Download printable coloring pages illustrated by local artist Bill Ford to add your creative touch to these famous portraits from Paducah’s past! Celebrating 25 years in 2020, the Paducah "Wall to Wall" Murals project is on view 24/7 …
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Rhythmic and original, tune in to discover Paducah, Kentucky’s dynamic music scene. Be inspired by those who know it best – the live music venues that amplify the sounds of Paducah and western Kentucky! The sound of Paducah is "unlike anywhere else in the world" | Paducah Beer Werks…
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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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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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