Inspired by Paducah's creative culture, local artists, entrepreneurs and venues are energizing the destination experience. Reflecting on the first five years of Ephemera Paducah and the fifth anniversary of Paducah's designation as a UNESCO Creative City, Kristin Williams shares her story! Preview Ephemera's 2020 line-up of workshops with visiting artists and craft a creative getaway…
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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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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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Poland’s cities of Krakow and Katowice, Creative Cities of Literature and Music respectively, welcomed 350 delegates, including 40 mayors, representing 180 cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). City of Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless presents her vision of creativity during the Mayors Forum…
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Days of Bread is a collection of ingredients, recipes and cultural stories that symbolize the unique culinary histories of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Download the Days of Bread App to discover traditional breadmaking techniques around the world and the bakers and bakeries that preserve them, including Paducah's own Kirchhoff’s Bakery! Kirchhoff's Bakery & Deli is located on Market House Square in Historic Downtown Paducah…
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San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico invited Paducah to participate in a collaboration of UNESCO Creative Cities during the first artisanal and gastronomic festival, "Sabores y Saberes," February 2-5, 2018! Paducah chefs collaborated with San Cristobal culinary students to present a gastronomic tasting…
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