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City of Inez will sponsor Appalachian Artist Festival
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Picking up where the special meeting March 26 left off, the Commission discussed and quickly approved a motion to sponsor the Appalachian Artist Festival. Given what the city will be responsible for covering, Daniels estimated the city would provide a sponsorship of around $4,000. The Appalachian Artist Festival…
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Inez mayor sparks debate, wants to cut off Appalachian Artist Festival
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mayor Ed Daniels sparked a debate among Inez City Commissioners, opening a special meeting March 26 by voicing his desire to financially decouple the city from the Appalachian Artist Festival. It was a stance that seemingly conflicted with the commission’s understanding of the event and general festival organization.…
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Mayor advocates for vendor fees at Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a special meeting of the City Commission, Mayor Ed Daniels expressed his belief that the upcoming Appalachian Artist Festival should charge vendor space fees to offset costs. The Feb. 12 meeting, which saw the absence of Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival’s organizer, became a platform for discussing…
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Appalachian Artist Festival announces 2024 musical lineup
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival, returning for its second year, is set to light up downtown Inez with its “hotter than blue blazes” musical lineup Aug. 3. This event celebrates Appalachian culture, bringing together an eclectic mix of musicians, artists, crafters, writers, photographers and other creative talents. This year’s…
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Appalachian Artist Festival rings in New Year with exclusive fundraiser show
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As the clock wound down on 2023, a select group of music enthusiasts gathered at the Collier Center for a special New Year’s Eve celebration. The evening was an exclusive prelude to the 2024 Appalachian Artist Festival (AAF), featuring an intimate acoustic concert with musicians Cody Christian, Phill…
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Sing in the New Year at concert in Inez
Sing in the New Year at Appalachian Artist Festival’s Private New Year’s Eve Concert featuring artists Cody Christian and Brayden Mullins. A $20 donation grants access to the event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday in Room 318 at the Collier Center in Inez. Country and bluegrass music fans are in for a treat.…
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Hundreds flock to Inez for Appalachian Artist Festival debut
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The valley reverberated with music and color Friday as the first-ever Appalachian Artist Festival unfolded in Inez, drawing hundreds to the town. Pioneered by Inez City Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival came to life with the backing of Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission. “The first…
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Umbrella Alley inaugurated in Martin County: Symbol of community pride and development
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a colorful Friday ceremony celebrating community action and pride, the Martin County Fiscal Court unveiled Umbrella Alley between the Historic Martin County Courthouse and the old jail. Kicking off the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty hailed the project as a testament to…
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‘Umbrella Alley’ ribbon-cutting Friday in Inez; judge invites everyone
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A dream will turn into reality Friday at noon as the Martin County Fiscal Court, in collaboration with citizens, businesses, the City of Inez and volunteers, officially opens Umbrella Alley, the newest art attraction in downtown Inez. As part of rejuvenating our county seat and creating an artistic…
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Appalachian Artist Festival lineup and schedule announced
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. – Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Inez will host the Appalachian Artist Festival on Friday, promising an event filled with art, music, food and community fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. around the Historic Martin County Courthouse. Admission to the festival…
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