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Open and old-time jam session this Saturday in Tomahawk
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Bluegrass and Old Time pickers will be jamming Saturday, Dec. 20 at the popular James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales in Tomahawk. Owner and operator James L. Webb is known throughout the state and region not only as a talented musician and teacher, but also as a
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‘Elf Jr.’ delivers holiday cheer and small-town magic at Martin County High
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School auditorium was brimming with Christmas spirit Thursday night as the district’s Drama Troupe opened “Elf Jr. the Musical.” The production earned audience smiles so bright that it was clear: “Smiling’s their favorite.” The musical, based on the New Line Cinema classic starring Will
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Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Stories of Place welcomed its seventh annual Arts Residency at Martin County High School. The program brought three days of creativity and community to the classrooms of Samantha Maynard, 10th-grade English teacher, and Mandy Lawson, 11th-grade creative writing teacher. The November residency expanded its reach this
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Summer Jam Sessions return this Friday with country-pop music
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Music, mics and mouthwatering eats will fill Court Street this Friday as Summer Jam Sessions return to downtown Inez for round 2 of the series. Set for 6 p.m., the July 18 jam will spotlight country/pop music led by none other than local favorite Jack Ward & The
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From macrame to moonshine: AAF vendor market to bring art and culture to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will come alive Aug. 2 as the Appalachian Artist Festival transforms Court Street into a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture. From handcrafted paints and pixel art to haunting tales, earthy aromas, craft brews and mouthwatering eats, the AFF vendor market promises a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.
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Adalyn Ramey to bring Appalachian storytelling to festival stage in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Thirteen-year-old Adalyn Ramey, known as “The Young Appalachian Storyteller,” will bring her award-winning voice and heartfelt songs to the Appalachian Artist Festival stage Aug. 2 in downtown Inez. The Paintsville native has quickly emerged as one of the region’s brightest young stars, captivating audiences with original songs like “Kentucky On
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Young singers stand out at prestigious vocal competition
Rudd, Vela, Campbell earn top NATS honors MOREHEAD — The stage at Baird Music Hall pulsed with talent as nearly 300 singers, teachers and accompanists gathered for the Mid-South Region conference of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), hosted this year by Morehead State University. Among the standout performers were three students from the
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Martin County Tourism Commission to back Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Every summer, a sliver of eastern Kentucky becomes a canvas. This year, on Saturday, Aug. 2, the Appalachian Artist Festival (AFF) will return to downtown Inez for its third annual run. This year, however, instead of operating under the City of Inez banner as it did in its
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering drops lineup, keeps it cheap and cheerful
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering is back—and bigger than ever. The annual two-day celebration of Appalachian roots music lands in Tomahawk on July 25 and 26, promising an expanded artist lineup and ticket prices that won’t break the bank. Organizers are keeping things refreshingly accessible, offering three pricing tiers:
