The Arts Commission of Danville / Boyle County

Community Book Read
2018-09-25 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Boyle County Public Library, 307 West Broadway St., Danville, KY, 40422
Participate in the community book read and discussions of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s,
“Where Do We Go From Here – Chaos of Community?”
Participants will receive a free copy of the book and can sign up for a discussion group at the Library.
Program is presented by the Citizens Concerned for Human Relations as part of the 2018 Frank X. Walker Literary Festival.

Arts Commission on the Radio
2018-08-30 07:50 - 08:00 | MCC
Catch the latest Arts news with Mimi on the Charlie Perry Show WHIR AM 1230 at 7:50 am. Keep up with the world of local art events in our schools and around the community.
If you have a topic of interest, contact the Arts Commission at arts@historicdanvilleky.com.

"Fools"
2018-09-27 19:30 - 21:00 | Gravely Hall – Danville High School, 203 Lexington Ave., Danville, KY, 40422
Danville High School student production.
Contact the school for ticket information.

Arts Commission in the Advocate
2018-09-07 08:00 | KY
Catch up on local arts news and stories about local artists each Friday in the Advocate. If you have ideas for stories, email Mimi Becker at arts@historicdanvilleky.com.

Plein Air Artists of Central Kentucky
2018-10-01 | KY
Rescheduled event at the Montgomery Home, Danville with students from KSD and Forkland.

Garden Club of Danville
2018-10-03 13:00 | Boyle County Extension Office, 99 Corporate Drive, Danville, Kentucky, 40422
Program is “Houseplant Care Year Around.”
The speaker is Alexis Amorese Sheffield, Boyle County Extension Office Horticulture Agent. She will discuss types of soil, how much moisture and light the plants need, and potting techniques to help them flourish.
Design: Pot-et-Fleur (HB p. 209)
Horticulture: Fruit, Nut, or Vegetable or any worthy specimen.

Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. For more information about the club and its activities, see www.thegardenclub of danville.org.

Civil War Quilt Workshop
2018-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Perryville Jamboree, 103 N. Bragg St., Perryville, Kentucky, 40468
Two day workshop on construction and history of Civil War era quilts. Small group instruction led by Linda Marean and Shelia Dolan in Perryville. Workshop sponsored by the Arts Commission and the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild.
Register at arts @historicdanvilleky.com

Scarlet Cup Theatre
2018-10-04 20:00, 2018-10-07 19:00 | Danville – Boyle County Airport, 420 Airport Road, Junction City, Kentucky, 40440
Departures by John Godber. American premier of British play about the comings and goings of travelers in nine airports around the world. The play is staged in the terminal of the Danville – Boyle County Airport, Stuart Powell Field.
Tea and “biscuits” will be served at intermission. Elmwood Inn Fine Teas has created a special blend “Scarlet Cup” for your enjoyment.
Tickets on line at the Arts Commission web site, danvillearts.org or at the airport night of show, if available.
Arts Commission serves as the fiscal sponsor of the Scarlet Cup Theatre.

Scarlet Cup Theater
2018-10-05 20:00 | Danville – Boyle County Airport, 420 Airport Road, Junction City, Kentucky, 40440

Civil War Quilt Exhibit
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Perryville Jamboree, 103 N. Bragg St., Perryville, Kentucky, 40468
Exhibit of Civil War era replica and antique quilts as well as demonstrations of quilting, and vintage and antique sewing machines.
Free and open to the public. Donations accepted.
Event sponsored by the Arts Commission and the Pieceable Friends Quilt Guild.

Writer's Group
2018-10-08 17:30 | Boyle County Public Library, 307 West Broadway St., Danville, KY, 40422
Regular monthly meeting. Newcomers and visitors welcome.

Arts Commission Board of Directors
2018-10-10 17:30 | McKinney Conference Center, Constitution Square, Danville, KY, 40422
Regular monthly meeting.

Will Solomon
2018-10-11 19:00 | West T. Hill Community Theatre, 117 Larrimore Lane, Danville, KY, 40422
In concert presented by Kentucky Music Preview.

Forkland Festival
2018-10-12 | Forkland Community Center, Highway 37, Forkland, KY
Arts, crafts, food, games, exhibits and entertainment. For schedule and ticket information, contact the Forkland website.

Plein Air Artists of Central Kentucky
2018-10-15 | KY
Cumberland Falls State Park
