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APPYS celebrates talent from across the region
PRESTONSBURG — The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg was filled with talent and excitement Saturday night as the annual Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards (APPYS) occurred. The event has become a cornerstone in showcasing the diverse talent of the Appalachian region. According to Joseph Campbell, BSCTC’s Fine Arts director, the APPYS was conceived as a…
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Public voting now open for APPY Awards
Awards ceremony tickets on sale at MAC CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PRESTONSBURG — Public voting officially opened Dec. 1 and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31 for the 2024 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards. Enthusiasts can vote for their favorite performers, artists, educators and productions that have left a lasting impact on the region’s cultural…
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Nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for 2024 Appy Awards
PRESTONSBURG — The deadline to nominate your favorite Appalachian talent for the 2024 Appy Awards is Oct. 17. Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Mountain Arts Center announced the 2024 event is set for March 16 at the MAC. According to Jill Hamlin, assistant director of Fine Arts for Big Sandy Community and…
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Appy winners announced
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards ceremony was held Saturday in Prestonsburg. Winners from across the 13 Appalachian states were announced and honored with grand pomp and circumstance at the Mountain Arts Center. Winners each received a trophy commemorating their achievement, the coveted “Appy.” Kentuckians were well-represented among…
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Appy’s finalists announced
EKY dominates list of top talent BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards announced the top finalists for each award category on the Big Sandy Community and Technical College Facebook page Monday. Several artists and entertainers from eastern Kentucky and the surrounding area were selected as finalists by voters. The…
