A Note from Cora… - University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension ...

The falling leaves drift by my window…...ummh...I do believe that is a song but it is also reality
here in Muhlenberg County. What beautiful fall days we are having (I know, we do need the rain)
but the weather is as wonderful as all of the ARTS that are flying by in this county.
We had 400 5 th graders from our county to travel to Owensboro Riverpark Center for their Arts
in the A.M. Program on September 14th & 15th. The students and chaperones had a great time on
this trip! Many thanks goes to the Felix Martin Foundation for funding this project and for River
Park in making this program available for our students.
Our Arts Barbershop Chorus (ABC) ( open to all ladies in Muhlenberg County) is being asked
to sing at various functions. If you like to sing and have great fun, please feel free to join us each
Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office. ( no audition expected)
We will begin the Muhlenberg Arts Dulcimer Ensemble(MADE) for students in 4 th -8 th grade
after fall break in October.. Our dulcimers have been delivered and we are ready to go. If you
know of a student interested in playing or learning to play the dulcimer, have them contact the
Cooperative Extension office. Also, our Muhlenberg Arts Youth Chorus (MAYC) had its first
rehearsal last week with students from both Middle Schools, South Elementary and Longest
Elementary. What beautiful music they made and I, along with their parents, was excited at the
possibilities for this chorus. We want to give our youth an opportunity to experience all types of
music, choral and instrumental, in an after-school environment. So please help us with these
endeavors.
Hats off to Leslie England for a great job in directing “Harvey”! Great production!
The Kitchen Tour and the Chris Beaty Concert, sponsored by the Duncan Center and both
tourism commissions was a huge success. Thank you for this lovely day!
The play/with music, “The Magic in Muhlenberg County”, is making lots of progress, and our
committee has the privilege of reviewing the work as Dr. Rodgers completes each section. . Keep
your ears and eyes open for this upcoming program.
Also, thanks to council members, Nancy Countzler, Frances Jarvis and Linda Hawkins for
driving to Princeton this past Thursday to help with Cultural Heritage Day for the Pennyrile Area
Homemakers Fall Meeting.and assist Maureen Sellars with the Dulcimer workshops.
If there is anything in the ARTS area that I can assist with: schools, civic organizations, businesses,
please feel free to give me a call at the Extension office: 338-3124.
Sincerely,
Cora
A Note from Cora…
Cooperative Extension Service
Message from Cora
Arts President Message 2
Arts Council Members
Duncan Center Events
UK_ SOOP
Pictures 7
Thumbpickin &
Chorus Posters
UK School of Music
Arts Programs
Photos
Tourism Events
MCTI
UK Theatre– Dr. Rodgers
Muhlenberg County
3690 State route 1380.
Central City, KY 42330
(270) 338-3124
Fax: (270)338-3138
www.uky.edu
Keep a green tree alive
in your heart and a
songbird may come to
sing there.
- Chinese Proverb
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A Special Message from the President of the Arts Council
Joy!
. Little rain has come our way lately, yet we can always count our blessings! Many of
the arts activities that individuals have worked so hard to see succeed, have indeed been a
huge success this Fall. One element that has lended itself well to the success of these activities
is the weather and we have been so blessed with perfect weather to enjoy large crowds
as they have been entertained by a multitude of activities - from Squash and Gobble to
Thumb Picking Weekend to the local High School Band shows.
Besides these outdoor activites MCTI continues to thrill audiences with plays like
"Harvey" and the Merle Travis Center is constantly a spot to enjoy “state of the art” productions
. As each month passes I am impressed with all that is happening here in our county. I
don't intend to become redundant but ,with such a great slate of Arts Activities ,I can't help
but say again to all of you who serve and promote these events:”a great big thank you” for all
you do for the Arts. We certainly have much more to look forward to as the creative minds
continue to spin and showcase great talents. Joy
The Muhlenberg High School Band has performed in 4 contests thus far this season.
Owensboro Catholic they were Reserve Grand Champions,
Apollo they received Grand Champions,
Ohio County they won Reserve Grand Champions,
Caldwell County they were Grand Champions.
This week-end they will compete in Murray at Murray State in the Festival of
Champions. Big contest with 25 bands and 8 in our class 5A
“To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be the world.”
Brandi Snyder

Garris Stroud
Kelly Melton
Mary Rainwater
Megan Williams
Mary Lou Harvey
Francis Jarvis
Mimi Morgan
Beverly Divine
Gayla Luckett
Sandy Jennings
Sheila Bivins
Dr. Ray England
Leslie England
Bryson Richey
Jay Durall
"Where there is love there
is life."
Mahatma Gandhi
Muhlenberg Arts Vision
Working Together to Keep the Arts Alive!
Kelly Harper
Nancy Countzler
Lucinda Scharf
Dr. Gary Givens
Amy Hourigan
Dorothy Paxton
Shara Snodgrass
Marilyn Kirtley
Alan Hansen
Leigh E. Stewart
Kevin Brown
Daryl Gentry
Janie Culton
Jessie Graham
Gail Johnson
Jeanette Lewis
Joy Richey
Leslie Greenwood
Bill Greenwood
Elizabeth Gentry
Beth D. Newman
Patti Pryor
Julie Hansen
Jeff Dickinson
Joe Hudson
Newly Elected Arts Council Officers
President—Joy Richey
Vice-President—Bill Greenwood
Secretary—Beth Dukes Newman
Treasurer - Gayla Luckett
Candy Roscoe
Jeanne/Stuart Bohne
Brenda /Denny Kirtley
Nancy Williams
Connie Thompson
Sandra Waltrip
Linda Hawkins
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If you missed the Chris Beaty concert on Saturday, October 2, at the Merle
Travis Music Center….you missed an outstanding concert by one of Muhlenberg
County’s own. Chris graduated from Bremen High School and has gone on to
receive a Doctorate Degree in Music and is teaching and playing in Santa Fe, New
Mexico! Thanks to both Tourism Commisions for presenting him in concert!

DUNCAN CENTER EVENT
GREENVILLE TOURISM
November 13th - 14th
Greenville Merchants Open House
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Websites To Visit::
www.muhlenbergarts.com
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/muhlenberg/
www.duncanculturalcenter.com
www.mctiky.com
www.rockfordsplace.com
www.centralcitykytourism.com
www.tourgreenville.com
http://www.thumbpickers.org/clubinfo.htm
www.glemacenter.org
www.riverparkcenter,org
http://ces.ca.uky.edu/ces/ced
www.ukoperatheatre.org
www.aep-arts.org
www.grants.gov/help/rss.jsp
iSurfMuhlenberg.com
www.kyhumanities.org.
http:www/muhlenbergarts.com
NEWS FLASH!
Jeremy Browning offers guitar and
piano lessons for children and adults
of all skill levels.
For more information, contact Jeremy
at 270 754 1544 or 270 302 3148
(mobile).

Pictures of Arts Council Members, etc.
Garris Stroud played at one of the homes for the
Kitchen Tour on Oct. 2!! Great job, Garris!
MUHLENBERG COUNTY 5TH GRADERS TRAVEL TO OWENSBORO
TO PARTICIPATE IN “ARTS IN THE A.M.” CLASSES!
COMPLIMENTS OF FELIX MARTIN FOUNDATION & RIVER PARK!
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THUMBPICKERS EVENTS!
PICKIN’ IN PARADISE PARK
Fo u r L e g e n d s J a m b o r e e
e v e r y s e c o n d S a t u r d a y
D r a k e s b o r o C i t y H a l l , D r a k e s b o r o
( 2 7 0 ) 4 7 6 - 8 6 9 0
T h u m b p i c k i n g f r o m s o m e o f t h e g r e a t e s t !
WATCH FOR UPCOMING “PICKIN’ IN THE PARK”
“I Can’t Tell You But I Can Play It For You”
CENTRAL CITY TOURISM
Businesses in Downtown Central City
will be celebrating
Halloween on
Friday, October 29 from 3-5 pm.

A bird doesn't sing because it
has an answer, it sings because
it has a song. ~Maya Angelou
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UK Symphony Band Concert
Wednesday, October 13, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Symphony Band Concert: Middle
School Invitational
Monday, October 25, 6:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
October Events
UK Jazz Ensemble Concert
Sunday, October 17, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
With UK All-Star Alumni Jazz Ensemble
UK Concert Band Concert
Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts -
UK Men's Chorus Extravaganza
Friday, October 29, 7:30 PM
Memorial Hall
Ticketed.
The University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (UKSO)
Will be making a premier visit to Muhlenberg County on Tuesday, March 29, 2011
The Orchestra will arrange for two school performances during the day
And
Will Present a concert on Tuesday Night at 2nd Baptist Church!
These concerts are sponsored by the Muhlenberg Arts Advisory Council, UKSO and the
Keeneland Foundation
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The above concert features young men from UK who perform with the
Men’s Chorus, UK Chorale and is an auditioned A Cappella Group!
They are talented and will present an entertaining show!

STUDENT PLAY FESTIVAL
By TBA
Directed by TBA
Show Time & Place:
Sept 9, 10, 11 at 7:30pm
Sept 12 at 2:00pm
Briggs Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY
By Pearl Cleage
Directed by TBA
Show Time & Place:
November 11, 12, 13, & 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 pm
November 21 at 2:00 pm
Briggs Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
WORLD THEATRE FESTIVAL
By TBA
Directed by TBA
Show Time & Place:
April 23 & 24 (times TBA)
Downtown Arts Center
GOREY STORIES
By Stephen Currens
Show Time & Place:
October 7, 8, 9 & 14, 15, 16 at 7:30 pm
October 17 at 2:00 pm
Guignol Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
SEAGULL
By Anton Chekhov
Directed by Andrew Kimbrough
Show Time & Place:
February 17, 18, 19, & 24, 25, 26 at 7:30pm
February 27 at 2:00pm
Guignol Theatre in the Fine Arts Building
Named for professor emeritus, James W. Rodgers, this competition continues
to grow with scripts submitted from across the country and around the
world. Lexington, Kentucky’s culturally rich atmosphere offers a consummate
opportunity for young playwrights to premiere their work.

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WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
OPENING CEREMONY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
CHRIS BEATY
CONCERT
SATURDAY, OCT. 2
MERLE TRAVIS MUSIC CENTER

CULTURAL HERITAGE DAY
PENNYRILE AREA HOMEMAKERS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2010
,MAUREEN SELLARS
HOMEMAKERS
UK OPERA THEATRE
UK OPERA THEATRE-”GET STUFFED”
A FUN DAY AND MANY INTERESTING ARTS
EVENTS!
NANCY HELPING
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“The Magic in Muhlenberg County”
A Play with Music by James W. Rodgers - Original Music by
Brief Synopsis:
Dr. Johnie Dean
Two eccentric Great Aunts devise a guessing game to prod their 11 year old niece
into writing her assigned paper on the subject, ―Why I‘m Proud To Be From
Muhlenberg County.‖ The answer, the Aunts claim, can be found by combining the
secret words that lie behind each letter of the county‘s name. These secret words
generate a ‗magic‘ that over the years has produced many distinguished citizens,
which, in turn, has made the county ―special‖ and ―unique.‖
Being somewhat isolated and penned in by seven other counties has never
been a curse, but rather a blessing for those who have distinguished themselves in
Muhlenberg County. The county‘s environment– its setting and resources—plus
its freedom from distractions have provided the atmosphere—the ‗Magic‘ for
greater self-expression and creative output. James W. Rodgers
Muhlenberg
Arts Barbershop Chorus
(Ladies– 17 & older)
Rehearsal every Thursday Night
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Muhlenberg Cooperative Extension Office
Directed by: Dean Gray
Enjoy the “magic of singing” barbershop harmonies!
All Ladies are Welcome to sing!

Mission
The mission of Muhlenberg Extension Fine Arts Program is to work
as a liaison and coordinator in Muhlenberg County and the area that
surrounds this county, to preserve and enrich it’s cultural heritage in
the arts. To help develop, enhance and sustain the music and arts that
are indigenous to this area by working with and supporting the arts
organizations, individual artisans, the area educational institutions
and tourism.
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