Our mission is to inspire, educate and entertain with outstanding performing arts and diverse cultural experiences while preserving a unique historic landmark. Our vision is to create a cultural environment that reaffirms the area’s Appalachian traditions while broadening the region’s aesthetic parameters. We accomplish this vision by presenting several interdisciplinary series of arts and humanities-based […]
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The Rowan County Arts Center, located on Main Street in the historic Rowan County Courthouse, offers: Rotating art exhibits by local artists; A variety of art workshops through the year; Morehead Theatre Guild’s productions; Event space, perfect for large and small meetings, receptions and more.
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“Bloody Breathitt Historical Marker on Courthouse lawn. The courthouse that stood here, 1899-1963, was a landmark of Kentucky’s feudin’ ‘n’ fightin’”. Stemming from Civil War, family feuds and political disagreements, unnumbered slayings, ambushes and assassinations occurred between 1870-1920. In 11 months (1901-02), 40 men were slain. Probably 100 Breathitt County officials were killed in that
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Today Appalshop operates a radio station, a theater, a public art gallery, a record label, an archive, a filmmaking institute, a reproductive justice program, a community development program, and a frankly dizzying array of other initiatives, all in a renovated warehouse in downtown Whitesburg, Kentucky.
A look at the history of Catlettsburg painted on the floodwalls by Artist Robert Dafford.
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Performances held at the Morehead Conference Center. Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the symphony right here in Morehead, Kentucky, with performances by the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra. This semi-professional orchestra utilizes the collaborative talents of professional musicians, music teachers, and highly qualified, auditioned musician interns from throughout the region. Cave Run Symphony Orchestra, a non-profit
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DAC provides sales outlets at the David Appalachian Craft Center, through Craft Shows, Shops throughout the United States, our mail order catalog & our web site
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Located within the Claypool-Young Art Building at Morehead State University. Features national entries for both group and thematic exhibitions, the gallery. Showcases the work of American contemporary artists, including faculty and student exhibitions. The gallery also hosts events, such as receptions with live music and refreshments, student performances, readings and book signings.
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Whitesburg Pool is a staple in the community, located right next to Whitesburg Middle School. It features a brand new Autism-friendly sensory park as well as a full stock concession stand.
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