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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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Imagine: Hefner Hare goes to Playthink
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HARRODSBURG — Hefner Hare, a Lovely-based artist known for her vivid paintings encapsulating music and pop culture, created an inspired tribute to John Lennon at this year’s Playthink Festival, embodying the event’s emphasis on art, sustainability, music, performance and life itself. Hare shared her experience at the four-day festival at
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Locals nominated for Appy awards
Awards ceremony March 18 BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Appalachian Arts and Entertainment Awards will be held at the Mountain Arts Center March 18. Many local artists and entertainers are nominated for an award, known as an Appy. Voting is open on the awards show’s website now. Kayla Freeman Simpkins of Inez is
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Mountain Grrl Experience highlights women
“These mountains are oozing with talent, and the awesome turnout just shows you there are people who want to invest in seeing more of it.” –Hefner, Lovely-based artist PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The Mountain Grrl Experience music and arts festival was held this past weekend in downtown Pikeville. The festival featured streets lined with
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Hefner solo exhibit coming to MAC
Lovely artist recognized BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Local artist Hefner will present her latest work at Haus of Hefner, a solo exhibit at the Mountain Arts Center, with an opening reception Aug. 5. Her work will remain on display for the entire month of August and will be available for purchase. Hefner, based
