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Prison education program artwork on display at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Artwork created behind prison walls is now on public display at the Mountain Arts Center (MAC). Twenty-five pieces by incarcerated artists and students in the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) Prison Education Program are being exhibited throughout January. The exhibition features a variety of styles and media and includes work by
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BSCTC renews partnership with Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) announced the continuation of its collaboration with the Mountain Arts Center (MAC) in Prestonsburg. This ongoing partnership reflects a mutual dedication to nurturing community involvement and promoting artistic development in Eastern Kentucky. Dr. Todd Brand, interim president and CEO of BSCTC, conveyed his excitement about the
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings blues-rock mastery to MAC
PRESTONSBURG — Kenny Wayne Shepherd delivered an evening of blues-rock Thursday at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg. The 46-year-old recounted the journey of his debut hit “Déjà Voodoo,” which climbed to No. 5 on the charts, from his inaugural album “Ledbetter Heights,” recorded in 1995 when he was 18. Shepherd’s set included tracks from his
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Exciting line-up coming to the MAC in early 2024
BY ARIA STERLING MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PRESTONSBURG — The Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg is set to host an array of performances in the first few months of 2024, offering something for every taste. Bryan Martin with Special Guest Sadie Bass – Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Country music’s rising star, Bryan Martin, known for his blue-collar
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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
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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
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Big Sandy celebrates adult education grads
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College announced the graduates of the Adult Education Program from 2020-2022. Each graduate earned their GED. The following students were honored June 16 in a graduation ceremony at the Mountain Arts Center: Andrew Adams, Megan Adkins, Halee Adkins, Cassie Anderson, Bryce Artrip, Brenda Bailey, Letasha Bailey, Joe Bailey,
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Elk permit drawing and dates announced
Livestream at MAC “The Hunt Starts Here” as the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources celebrates the 25th anniversary of the 1997 elk release. Elk quota hunting applications for the celebratory season are on sale through April 30 and hunting season runs from Sept. 10 through Jan. 4. The annual random drawing will take
