Welcome to Quilt City USA®

Spring AQS QuiltWeek - PaducahApril 26–29, 2017

Show HoursWednesday–Friday, 9 AM to 6 PMSaturday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Advance AdmissionAQS Member: $10.08 Daily; 2-day $18; $23 Multi-dayNon-Member: $12.60 Daily; 2-day $23; $32 Multi-day* Advance Admission available on or before March 29, 2017.One free Show Book at the show with each paid admission.

At the Door AdmissionAQS Member: $11 Daily, 2-day $20, $25 Multi-dayNon-Member: $14 Daily, 2-day $25, $35 Multi-day* At the Door Admission after March 29, 2017.One Show Book is included with admission.

Quilt ExhibitsSee 400+ AQS contest quilts vying for more than $120,000 in cash awards including the $20,000 Janome Best of Show.•Largequilts—SchroederExpoCenter•Wallquilts—CarrollConventionCenter(secondfloor)•Specialquiltexhibits—CarrollConventionCenter(first&

secondfloors)andPavilion

AQS School of QuiltmakingWorkshopsandlectureswithsomeofthebestinstructorsintheworld!DyeingclasseswillbeheldatthenewPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.Advanceregistrationrecommended.270.898.7903 • www.quiltweek.com

Merchant MallsAquilter’sshoppingparadise!Allopenduringshowhours.•SchroederExpoCenter•FirstandsecondfloorsoftheCarrollConventionCenter•PaducahPavilion(freeshuttlefromtheExpoCenter)•AQSVendorsonKentucky,200KentuckyAve.

Alsoopen,Tues.,10AM–6PM.

< Celebrate quilting along with Paducah’s own superhero: Quilt Man! Connect and share your creative experiences in Paducah by tagging #creativepaducah. @PaducahCreativeCity @PaducahCVB

Take a “Q” from Paducah’s own

Quilt Man!Tag #creativepaducah

Special Quilt Exhibits:•AppliquéQuiltsfromtheCollectionofPatandArlanChrist•AQSAuthors’Showcase•CherrywoodChallenge2016:TheLionKing•Focus&Fiber:QuiltsbyMelissaSobotka•KonaColoroftheYear2016•QuiltsbyVictoriaFindlayWolfe•SAQA:MadeinEurope

Special EventsTuesday, April 25AQS Awards Presentation 4:30-6:30PM.CarsonCenter.

Sneak Preview7-9PM.ExhibitAreas&MerchantMall,SchroederExpoCenter& CarrollConventionCenter

Wednesday, April 26All-Star Review 6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Thursday, April 27Live Quilt Auction for the National Quilt Museum6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter. ChickenDinnerbeforeQuiltAuction-5-6PM.FoodTent

Friday, April 28A Night with Ricky Tims 7-9PM.CarsonCenter.

Saturday, April 29All-Star Review 1-3PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Don’t miss quilt-related community and AQS-sanctioned events throughout the city! The National Quilt MuseumRotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art CenterMerryman House PaDucky Derby

QuiltWeek®

Calendar of Events

Things You Need to KnowGetting Around TownFreeshuttleserviceisprovidedbyparticipatinghotels,attractions,PaducahVisitorsBureau,AQSandAnchorTours.ShuttleroutesandauthorizedstopsarepublishedintheAQSShowBook.FreeDown-townandLowerTowntrolleyridesprovideaccesstoTheNationalQuiltMuseum,AQSVendorsonKentuckyandtheAQSBusStop.

Carson Center ShuttleBusesbeginroutefromtheAQSBusStop(nexttotheCarrollConven-tionCenter)totheCarsonCenter45minutespriortothestartofeacheventandreturntotheAQSBusStopattheconclusionoftheevent.

Parking•SchroederExpoCenterlot(enteratthestoplightatExecutive

Blvd.and4thStreet)•Citylot,JeffersonSt.and2ndSt.(infrontofthefloodwall)•ParkandRide:ParkatCarsonPark(JoeCliftonDr./28thSt.&

MadisonSt.)andridetheExpressShuttleBustoandfromtheAQSBusStopandCarsonPark.

Emergency Medical ServicesForfirstaidoremergencymedicalservices,visittheboothsinthePavilionandtheSchroederExpoCenter.

AQS Photography PolicyPhotographstakenatAQSQuiltWeek®areforyourownpersonaluse and for sharing with your friends and family who could not attend. Pleaseincludethename(s)ofthemaker(s)withanyquiltimageyoupostonline;takeaphotoofthequilttagsoyouwillhavethisinforma-tion.PhotosofquiltsmaynotbepostedtoanywebsitewheretheimagescanbeusedtoproduceT-shirts,mugs,andotherproducts.Novideosorcommercialphotographyarepermittedattheshow;mediaorwritersmaypickupapresspassattheAQSInformationCenterinsidetheexhibithallatthePaducah-McCrackenCountyConventionandExpoCenter.

Dining at the ShowFoodvendorsprovideavarietyofdiningoptionsandatentwithseatingintheparkinglotacrossfromtheCarrollConventionCenterfrom10AM–5PM.MorechoicesintheCarrollConven-tionCenterAtriumandattheconcessionstandinthehallwayoftheSchroederExpoCenter.

Quilt AppraisalsAQSCertifiedQuiltAppraiserswillappraisenewandantiquequiltsinbooth3707(CarrollConventionCenter,2ndfloor).Walk-inappraisals:Wed.,Thurs.&Fri.,9AM–4PMandSat.,9AM–3PM.$50feeperquilt.

Time & WeatherPaducahfollowsCentralDaylightTime.Theaveragetempera-tureinAprilis48–68F.Dressiscasual.Bringasweaterorlightwrapforeveningsandwearcomfortablewalkingshoes.

Scooter/Wheelchair RentalTomakereservationsforascooter,powerwheelchairormanualwheelchairrental,call1-888-826-6245or423-614-5962.EquipmentissuppliedbyCameronMedical&MobilityEquipment,Cleveland,TN.Youmaypayinadvancewhenmak-ingyourreservationorpayon-sitewhenyoucheckoutyourequipment.Pickupthescooters/wheelchairsacrossfromtheAQSInformationCenterintheSchroederExpoCenter.

Upcoming AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah DatesSpring AQS QuiltWeek:

April18-21,2018|April24-27,2019

Fall AQS QuiltWeek:September13-16,2017 September12-15,2018|September11-14,2019 For more event

details visit: paducah.travel

Featured Quilt Artwork Cover:“MigrationPatterns”bySusanMogan,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese;“WhimsyinBloom”byAnnL.Petersen;“ALadySingstheBlues” byCarolynMazloomi•Welcome to Quilt City USA®:“AllDressedUp”byPatDurbin•QuiltWeek Calendar of Events: “Square Dance by Marge Holtz, RotaryAntiqueQuiltShow•National Quilt Museum:“ForestWalk”byPatDurbin;“SaturdayNightattheHonk-yTonkSaloon”byRobinGausebeck,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese

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Spring QuiltWeek Quick Reference

Create an unforgettable April itinerary including special events listed below and inside this brochure.

Visit paducah.travel for a full calendar of events and more trip planning resources!

Wednesday-SaturdayNational Quilt Museum

Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art CenterRotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall

Artisan & Quilt Expo at Kentucky Oaks MallQuilt Display at McCracken County Library

“Minimum & Maximum Color” at Jefferson Street Studios

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Civil War Museum

Eleanor’s Entertainment ShowQuiltWeek Show-in-a-Show at PAPA Gallery

Woman’s Club Art Show at City HallAQS Exhibition at Paducah School of Art & Design

Quilt City USA® Murals Maquette ExhibitDogwood Trail Art & Photography Exhibition at City Hall

Thursday-SaturdayAfrican American Quilt Exhibit at Hotel Metropolitan

Exit Laughing at Market House Theatre

ThursdayCity Tours of Paducah

Spring Mini Book Sale at McCracken County LibraryLibrary Evening Upstairs: What is a Quilt Appraisal?

FridayCity Tours of Paducah

Heartland Lace Guild DemonstrationsThe Langston Hughes Project at Clemens Fine Arts Center

African American Quilt History Lecture at MSU Paducah Campus

SaturdayPaDucky Derby at Information Age Park

facebook.com/paducahcreativecity

twitter.com/paducahcvb

instagram.com/paducahcreativecity

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Welcome • • Accueil • Benvenuto • Bienvenida • Boas-Vindas • Velkommen • Welkom • WillkommenAPRIL EVENTS GUIDE 2017

Celebrate Quilting. Celebrate Spring.The Dogwood Trail has been a community tradition since 1964. Beautiful by day and glorious by night, the Dogwood Trail highlights blooming dogwoods and flowering garden areas in Historic Downtown, Lower Town and beautiful residential neighborhoods.

Use map or follow the signs. Sponsored by the Paducah Civic Beautification Board.

Welcome to Quilt City USA®

Spring AQS QuiltWeek - PaducahApril 26–29, 2017

Show HoursWednesday–Friday, 9 AM to 6 PMSaturday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Advance AdmissionAQS Member: $10.08 Daily; 2-day $18; $23 Multi-dayNon-Member: $12.60 Daily; 2-day $23; $32 Multi-day* Advance Admission available on or before March 29, 2017.One free Show Book at the show with each paid admission.

At the Door AdmissionAQS Member: $11 Daily, 2-day $20, $25 Multi-dayNon-Member: $14 Daily, 2-day $25, $35 Multi-day* At the Door Admission after March 29, 2017.One Show Book is included with admission.

Quilt ExhibitsSee 400+ AQS contest quilts vying for more than $120,000 in cash awards including the $20,000 Janome Best of Show.• Largequilts—SchroederExpoCenter• Wallquilts—CarrollConventionCenter(secondfloor)• Specialquiltexhibits—CarrollConventionCenter(first&

secondfloors)andPavilion

AQS School of QuiltmakingWorkshopsandlectureswithsomeofthebestinstructorsintheworld!DyeingclasseswillbeheldatthenewPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.Advanceregistrationrecommended.270.898.7903 • www.quiltweek.com

Merchant MallsAquilter’sshoppingparadise!Allopenduringshowhours.• SchroederExpoCenter• FirstandsecondfloorsoftheCarrollConventionCenter• PaducahPavilion(freeshuttlefromtheExpoCenter)• AQSVendorsonKentucky,200KentuckyAve.

Alsoopen,Tues.,10AM–6PM.

< Celebrate quilting along with Paducah’s own superhero: Quilt Man! Connect and share your creative experiences in Paducah by tagging #creativepaducah. @PaducahCreativeCity @PaducahCVB

Take a “Q” from Paducah’s own

Quilt Man!Tag #creativepaducah

Special Quilt Exhibits:• AppliquéQuiltsfromtheCollectionofPatandArlanChrist• AQSAuthors’Showcase• CherrywoodChallenge2016:TheLionKing• Focus&Fiber:QuiltsbyMelissaSobotka• KonaColoroftheYear2016• QuiltsbyVictoriaFindlayWolfe• SAQA:MadeinEurope

Special EventsTuesday, April 25AQS Awards Presentation 4:30-6:30PM.CarsonCenter.

Sneak Preview7-9PM.ExhibitAreas&MerchantMall,SchroederExpoCenter& CarrollConventionCenter

Wednesday, April 26All-Star Review 6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Thursday, April 27Live Quilt Auction for the National Quilt Museum6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter. ChickenDinnerbeforeQuiltAuction-5-6PM.FoodTent

Friday, April 28A Night with Ricky Tims 7-9PM.CarsonCenter.

Saturday, April 29All-Star Review 1-3PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Don’t miss quilt-related community and AQS-sanctioned events throughout the city! The National Quilt MuseumRotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art CenterMerryman House PaDucky Derby

QuiltWeek®

Calendar of Events

Things You Need to KnowGetting Around TownFreeshuttleserviceisprovidedbyparticipatinghotels,attractions,PaducahVisitorsBureau,AQSandAnchorTours.ShuttleroutesandauthorizedstopsarepublishedintheAQSShowBook.FreeDown-townandLowerTowntrolleyridesprovideaccesstoTheNationalQuiltMuseum,AQSVendorsonKentuckyandtheAQSBusStop.

Carson Center ShuttleBusesbeginroutefromtheAQSBusStop(nexttotheCarrollConven-tionCenter)totheCarsonCenter45minutespriortothestartofeacheventandreturntotheAQSBusStopattheconclusionoftheevent.

Parking• SchroederExpoCenterlot(enteratthestoplightatExecutive

Blvd.and4thStreet)• Citylot,JeffersonSt.and2ndSt.(infrontofthefloodwall)• ParkandRide:ParkatCarsonPark(JoeCliftonDr./28thSt.&

MadisonSt.)andridetheExpressShuttleBustoandfromtheAQSBusStopandCarsonPark.

Emergency Medical ServicesForfirstaidoremergencymedicalservices,visittheboothsinthePavilionandtheSchroederExpoCenter.

AQS Photography PolicyPhotographstakenatAQSQuiltWeek®areforyourownpersonaluse and for sharing with your friends and family who could not attend. Pleaseincludethename(s)ofthemaker(s)withanyquiltimageyoupostonline;takeaphotoofthequilttagsoyouwillhavethisinforma-tion.PhotosofquiltsmaynotbepostedtoanywebsitewheretheimagescanbeusedtoproduceT-shirts,mugs,andotherproducts.Novideosorcommercialphotographyarepermittedattheshow;mediaorwritersmaypickupapresspassattheAQSInformationCenterinsidetheexhibithallatthePaducah-McCrackenCountyConventionandExpoCenter.

Dining at the ShowFoodvendorsprovideavarietyofdiningoptionsandatentwithseatingintheparkinglotacrossfromtheCarrollConventionCenterfrom10AM–5PM.MorechoicesintheCarrollConven-tionCenterAtriumandattheconcessionstandinthehallwayoftheSchroederExpoCenter.

Quilt AppraisalsAQSCertifiedQuiltAppraiserswillappraisenewandantiquequiltsinbooth3707(CarrollConventionCenter,2ndfloor).Walk-inappraisals:Wed.,Thurs.&Fri.,9AM–4PMandSat.,9AM–3PM.$50feeperquilt.

Time & WeatherPaducahfollowsCentralDaylightTime.Theaveragetempera-tureinAprilis48–68F.Dressiscasual.Bringasweaterorlightwrapforeveningsandwearcomfortablewalkingshoes.

Scooter/Wheelchair RentalTomakereservationsforascooter,powerwheelchairormanualwheelchairrental,call1-888-826-6245or423-614-5962.EquipmentissuppliedbyCameronMedical&MobilityEquipment,Cleveland,TN.Youmaypayinadvancewhenmak-ingyourreservationorpayon-sitewhenyoucheckoutyourequipment.Pickupthescooters/wheelchairsacrossfromtheAQSInformationCenterintheSchroederExpoCenter.

Upcoming AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah DatesSpring AQS QuiltWeek:

April18-21,2018|April24-27,2019

Fall AQS QuiltWeek:September13-16,2017 September12-15,2018|September11-14,2019For more event

details visit: paducah.travel

Featured Quilt Artwork Cover:“MigrationPatterns”bySusanMogan,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese;“WhimsyinBloom”byAnnL.Petersen;“ALadySingstheBlues” byCarolynMazloomi•Welcome to Quilt City USA®:“AllDressedUp”byPatDurbin•QuiltWeek Calendar of Events: “Square Dance by Marge Holtz, RotaryAntiqueQuiltShow•National Quilt Museum:“ForestWalk”byPatDurbin;“SaturdayNightattheHonk-yTonkSaloon”byRobinGausebeck,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese

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Spring QuiltWeek Quick Reference

Create an unforgettable April itinerary including special events listed below and inside this brochure.

Visit paducah.travel for a full calendar of events and more trip planning resources!

Wednesday-SaturdayNational Quilt Museum

Fantastic Fibers at Yeiser Art CenterRotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall

Artisan & Quilt Expo at Kentucky Oaks MallQuilt Display at McCracken County Library

“Minimum & Maximum Color” at Jefferson Street Studios

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Civil War Museum

Eleanor’s Entertainment ShowQuiltWeek Show-in-a-Show at PAPA Gallery

Woman’s Club Art Show at City HallAQS Exhibition at Paducah School of Art & Design

Quilt City USA® Murals Maquette ExhibitDogwood Trail Art & Photography Exhibition at City Hall

Thursday-SaturdayAfrican American Quilt Exhibit at Hotel Metropolitan

Exit Laughing at Market House Theatre

ThursdayCity Tours of Paducah

Spring Mini Book Sale at McCracken County LibraryLibrary Evening Upstairs: What is a Quilt Appraisal?

FridayCity Tours of Paducah

Heartland Lace Guild DemonstrationsThe Langston Hughes Project at Clemens Fine Arts Center

African American Quilt History Lecture at MSU Paducah Campus

SaturdayPaDucky Derby at Information Age Park

facebook.com/paducahcreativecity

twitter.com/paducahcvb

instagram.com/paducahcreativecity

Schroeder

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Welcome • • Accueil • Benvenuto • Bienvenida • Boas-Vindas • Velkommen • Welkom • Willkommen APRIL EVENTS GUIDE 2017

Celebrate Quilting. Celebrate Spring.The Dogwood Trail has been a community tradition since 1964. Beautiful by day and glorious by night, the Dogwood Trail highlights blooming dogwoods and flowering garden areas in Historic Downtown, Lower Town and beautiful residential neighborhoods.

Use map or follow the signs. Sponsored by the Paducah Civic Beautification Board.

The National Quilt MuseumInternationally-celebrated museum exhibiting the finest quilting and fiber art in the world. Museum Shop features quilting/quilt-related books and fine-crafted art and gift items.

215 Jefferson St. Regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Sun., April-October, 1-5 PM.Regular admission: $11 general admission; $15 guided tour admission; $10 seniors (62 and over); $5 students; under 12, free with adult. Guided tours available daily.270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.org

Special QuiltWeek HoursSunday, April 23 & Monday, April 24 – 10 AM-5 PMTuesday, April 25 - 8 AM-6 PMWednesday, April 26 – 8 AM- midnightThursday, April 27 – midnight to 6 PMFriday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29 – 8 AM – 6 PMSunday, April 30 – 10 AM – 5 PM

Special QuiltWeek AdmissionMonday, April 24- Sunday, April 30 $12 single day pass; $15 QuiltWeek Museum Pass allows unlimited access during hours of operation.

April ExhibitsNeighborhoods: Quilts Around Oakland – February 17 – April 11New Quilts from an Old Favorite & Antique Flying Geese – March 31 – June 20“A Walk in the Woods” Quilts by Pat Durbin - April 14 - July 11“Growing Power” Quilts by Jane Sassaman - April 14 - July 11

Special QuiltWeek EventsTuesday-SaturdayGeorge Siciliano DemonstrationsLobby. 9 AM-5 PM.

Wednesday, April 26 Silent AuctionCarroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM

Thursday, April 27 Quilt Auction PreviewCarroll Convention Center. 9 AM-4 PM.

Live Quilt Auction for the National Quilt MuseumCarroll Convention Center. 6-8 PM.

Friday, April 28Ann Hazelwood and NQOF Book Signing & Artist Meet & GreetGallery. 10 AM-Noon.

Silent AuctionCarroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM.

Quilt & Fabric ShopsCalico Country—3401 Park Ave.Fabric,sewingmachines,patternsandnotions.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tues.,9AM-5PM;Wed.-Fri.,9AM-7PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.444.0301 • calicocountry.com

English’s Sew & Vac—7010 US Hwy. 68Sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, notions and accessories.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-5PM. 270.898.7301 • englishsewvac.com

Hancock’s of Paducah—3841 Hinkleville Rd.World’slargestsupplierofquiltingfabrics.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tue.,8AM-6PM; Wed.-Fri.,8AM-7PM;Sat.,8AM-6PM. 270.443.4410 • hancocks-paducah.com

Hobby Lobby— 5163 Hinkleville Rd.Fabrics,quiltsuppliesandcreativecenter.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-8PM. 270.444.9275 • hobbylobby.com

Jefferson Street Studios & Helene’s Dyed Fabrics— 1149 Jefferson St.Artquiltsandhand-dyedfabrics.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-6PM. 270.217.3976 • hand-dye.com

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop—1920 Kentucky Ave.Knittingandcrochetingsupplies,includingbuttons.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Fri.,9:30AM-7:30PM;Sat.,9:30AM-5:30PM.270.709.3270 • ibkshop.biz

Michael’s Arts & Crafts—5187 Hinkleville Rd.Quiltembellishmentssupplies.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-9PM;Sun.,10AM-7PM.270.443.7284 • michaels.com

Must Stitch Emporium—128 Market House Sq.QuiltingfabricandCountedCrossStitchsupplies.QuiltWeekhours:Sun.-Tue.,9AM-6PM;Wed.-Sat.,8AM-8PM;Sun.9AM-3PM.270.709.3331 • muststitchemporium@gmail.com

Paper Pieces—502 N. 5th St.EnglishPaperPiecingtemplates,booksandnotions.SpecialGuest:JamieWallen,QuiltersApothecary.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-6PM.270.534.5475 • paperpieces.com

Quilt in a Day Store—119 N. 4th St.Books,notionsandsalefabric.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tues.,9AM-5PM;Wed.-Fri.,9AM-7PM; Sat,9AM-5PM;Sun.,9AM-4PM.270-442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Eleanor Burns and Quilt in a Day—609 Jefferson St.StageShow,AccuQuilt,notions,booksandsalefabric.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Fri.,9AM-7PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Quilt in a Day Museum & Discount—1632 Kentucky Ave.Freeantiquemuseum,bargainsandauction.QuiltWeekhours:Tues.–Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

Quilts & MoreApril 1 - 30Quilt Display at McCracken County LibraryMcCrackenCountyHomemakersQuiltClubwallhangingdisplay,books,magazinesandinternetaccess.555WashingtonSt. Mon.-Thurs.,9AM-9PM;Fri.&Sat.,9AM-6PM;Sun.,1-6PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 22 - June 17Fantastic Fibers 2017 at Yeiser Art CenterInternationaljuriedfiberartexhibitionfeaturesacompellingmixoftraditionalandnontraditionalfiberworks.200Broadway.QuiltWeekHours:Tues.-Sat.,9AM-8PM; Sun.,April30,Noon-5PM.$5foramulti-daypass270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org

April 24 - 29Artisan & Quilt Expo at Kentucky Oaks MallShowcasingartistrywithartandquiltdisplaysmallwideandmusicperformancesincludingPaducahSymphonyOrchestra,April27at 6PM.5101HinklevilleRd.(I-24,Exit4).10AM-9PM.270.444.0440 • kentuckyoaksmall.com

“Minimum or Maximum Color” at Jefferson Street StudiosFiberartexhibitionfeaturinglocalartistsHeleneDavisandLilyLiu.1149JeffersonSt.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-6PM.270.217.3976 • hand-dye.com

April 25 - 2929th Annual Rotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall “Variations”curatedbyMaryKerr,“DaretoDance”smallgalleryexhibitandvendormall.CherryCivicCenter,2701ParkAve.Tues.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,Tues.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,9AM- 3PM.$7one-timefee/multi-dayadmission.270.442.3418 • paducahrotary.org

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War MuseumDisplayfeaturesCivilWarandpost-CivilWarquiltsanda c.1830sbarnloom.10AM-4PM;OpenHouse,Thurs.,April27,5-9PM.601KentuckyAve.$5.270.575.5477

April 26 - 29Eleanor’s Entertainment ShowEleanorBurnspresentsnewtechniquesforherlatestbook“Go!Qube–MixandMatchBlocksandQuilts.”609JeffersonSt.Wed.-Fri.,10AM,1PM,4PM;Sat.,10AM.$5.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

April 27 - 29African American Quilt Exhibit at Hotel Metropolitan CollectionofquiltscuratedbyDr.CarolynMazloomi. 724OscarCrossAve.Reception,Thurs.,April27at6:30PM.Thurs.-Sat.,10AM-4PM.$8.270.443.7918 • thehotelmetropolitan.org

April 27Spring Mini Book Sale at McCracken County LibraryQuiltbooks,popularfictionandnon-fiction.555WashingtonSt.9AM-8:30PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

Library Evening Upstairs: What is a Quilt Appraisal? PresentedbyMarjorieChilders,ProfessorEmerita,QuiltScholarandco-authorofMassachusetts Quilts,andAQScertifiedquiltappraiserLoisPalmer.555WashingtonSt.7PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 28African American Quilt History Lecture at Murray State University Paducah Campus“FolkArttoModernArtandEverythinginBetween”withDr.CarolynMazloomi.Collectionofquiltsondisplay.4430SunsetAve.1:30PM.$40.270.443.7918

Heartland Lace Guild Demonstrations at Rotary Antique Quilt ShowBobbinlacemakingtechniquedemonstrations.Weatherpermitting.CherryCivicCenter,2701ParkAve.9AM-4PM.270.556.9970 • hlglace.org

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WorkshopsApril 24 & 25Sewing School with Eleanor BurnsMon.,Apr.24–TwelveBlockGO!SamplerTues.,Apr.25–“PatchesofLife”Quilt8AM-3PM.609JeffersonSt.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

April 25 & 26Kentucky Barn Quilt Painting at MAKE PaducahCreateabarnquiltusingrecycledwoodwithachoiceof severalpatternsorcustomdesign.Freedemonstrationsthroughouttheweek.5:30-8PM.628Broadway. 270.201.2474 • makepaducah.com

April 26 - 29Fiber on a Whim Workshops at A.I.R. StudioNeedlecase,texturedcollage,embroideredburlap,artscapesandjewelry.Wed.,10:30AM–Noon;Thurs.&Fri.,11AM–Noon;Sat.,Drop-in,make&take.10:30AM-Noon.621MadisonSt.fiberonawhim.com/classes.htm

April 27Barn Quilts Paint Night with Better than Ever at Ephemera PaducahPaintaquiltblockreminiscentofbarnquiltsusingareclaimed20”woodpallet.6-9PM.333N.9thSt.270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com

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Visual & Performing Arts

Museums & History

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Thru May 31Quilt City USA® Murals Maquette Exhibit at Pinecone Art GalleryViewthecollectionofquilt“paintings”ofCoronaII:SolarEclipsebyCarylBryerFallert-Gentry.AlocalMuralArtistsGroupreproducedsegmentsofthequiltasanauditionprocessfortheupcomingQuiltCityUSA®Muralsproject.421N7thSt.Regularhours:Fri.&Sat.,Noon-4PM.QuiltWeekHours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-5PM.270.443.1433

April 6 – May 12Murray State Faculty Show at Clemens Fine Arts CenterRecentworksbyMurrayStateUniversityfaculty.4810AlbenBarkleyDr.Tues.-Fri.,11AM-2:30PMandduringspecialevents.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

April 24 – May 5Woman’s Club Art Show at Paducah City Hall82ndannualcompetitionexhibitofpaintingsbyprofessional,non-professionalandstudentartists.OpeningreceptionApril22,3-5PM.CityHallRotunda,300S.5thSt.Regularhours:Mon.—Fri.,9AM—4:30PM;AlsoApr.Sat.,Apr.29&Sun.,Apr.30,1-3PM.Free.270.898.3710

Paducah School of Art & DesignState-of-the-artvisualartseducationfacilities.Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9:15PM;Fri.,9AM-4PM;Sat.,10AM-4PM905HarrisonSt. 270.408.4278 • paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

March2-April6–National Ceramics & Small Metals Invitational April13-20–PSAD 2017 Annual Student Exhibition April26-June23–AQS Sanctioned Quilt Exhibition

OngoingPAPA Gallery Show-in-a-Show QuiltWeek Exhibit Paintingsandliveartistdemonstrations.Show-in-a-Show features miniatures of local scenes and quilt interests.124Broadway.Regular/QuiltWeekHours:Mon.-Sat., 10AM-5PM.270.575.3544 • papagallery.com

Lower Town Arts DistrictPaducah’soldestresidentialneighborhoodishometoworkingartistsandthenewly-expandedPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.26squareblocks,3rdto9thSts.andJeffersonSt.toParkAve.paducahmainstreet.org

Maiden Alley Cinema & GalleryCinematicarthousefeaturingregularweeklyfilmscreeningsofforeignandindependentfilms.112MaidenAlley270.441.7007 • maidenalleycinema.com

PErFOrMiNG ArTS The Carson CenterState-of-the-artvenuehostsBroadwayproducions,well-known entertainersandspecialevents.Callboxofficeorvisitwebsiteforticketsanddetails.100KentuckyAve.270.450.4444 • thecarsoncenter.org

April7–RockabillyRevivalApril9–MyreSeries:JasonCrabbApril18–FamilySeries:BrownBear,BrownBearApril25-AQSAwardsPresentationApril28–ANightwithRickyTims

April 7Poetry Jam at Paducah School of Art & DesignPaducahWritersGrouppresentsoriginalpoetry. 905HarrisonSt.7:30PM.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

April 20 – 30Market House Theatre presents Exit LaughingAnuplifitingcomedyaboutthreelongtime,bridge-playingfriends intheSouthdealingwithacrisis.141KentuckyAve.Thurs.-Sat.,7:30PM;Sun.,2:30PM;AlsoSat.,April29at2:30PM.270.444.6828 • markethousetheatre.org

April 22Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms’ RequiemFeaturingPSOChorus,invitedchoirsandsoloists.CarsonCenter,100KentuckyAve.7:30PM.800.738.3727 • paducahsymphony.com

April 28Arts in Focus: Langston Hughes Project at Clemens Fine Arts CenterLangstonHughes’“AskYourMama:TwelveMoodsforJazz” FeaturingtheRonMcCurdyQuartet.4810AlbenBarkleyDr.7:30PM.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

River Discovery CenterInteractiveexhibitsincludepilothousesimulator,floodandwatershow,15-minutefilmandnautical/science-themedgiftshop.117S.WaterSt.Mon.–Sat.,9:30AM–5PM;Sun.,Apr.–Nov.,1–5PM.Adults,$8;$5ages3-12;$7Seniors.270.575.9958 • riverdiscoverycenter.org

Hotel Metropolitan1908historichotelrestoredasanAfrican-Americanheritagemuseum.SpecialQuiltWeekexhibitandeventswithDr.CarolynMazloomi.724OscarCrossDr.QuiltWeekHours:Thurs.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.$8.270.443.7918 • thehotelmetropolitan.org

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum1852GreekRevivalhomewasoncetheresidenceofaConfederateGeneral.Specialdisplayofquiltsand1830sloom.631KentuckyAve.QuiltWeekHours:Tues.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.Adults,$5;ages6–12,$1.270.575.5477

Paducah Railroad MuseumPaducahChapteroftheNationalRailwayHistoricalSocietyshowcasesequipmentandmemorabiliafromtheromanticpastofAmerica’srailroads and locomotive simulator.2nd&WashingtonSts.QuiltWeekhours:Tues.-Sat.,10AM-4PM.Adults,$5;children,$2.270.519.7377 • paducahrr.org

William Clark Market House Museum Viewexhibits/artifactsfromPaducah’spast.CivilWarerafabricsandquiltsondisplay.121S.2ndSt.Tues.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.Adults,$4;under12,$1270.443.7759 • markethousemuseum.com

Tours, Dogwood Trail & Spring Events

regional Quilt-related Events & Attractions

Special QuiltWeek DiningTHURSDAY - APRIL 27 Quilters Lunch & Display at St. Francis de Sales: Meatloaf, sides, dessertanddrink.520Broadway.10:30AM-2PM.$8.270.442.1923 or 270.559.1557

German Dinner, Music & Church Tour at St. Paul Lutheran: Brats, sauerkraut,hotpotatosalad,drinksanddessertwithchurchtoursandmusic.211S.21st.4-7PM.$10.270.442.8343

Quilt Dinner - Fine Dining & Bed Turning at Broadway UMC: Stuffedchicken,fieldsalad,greenbeanbundles,yeastrollsanddessert.701Broadway.5:30PM&6:30PM.$12.270.443.2401 • For reservations/payments, visit bumc-paducah.org.

FRIDAY - APRIL 28Quilters Breakfast at Sam’s Club:Complimentarybreakfast. 3500JamesSandersBlvd.7-9AM.270.444.6500.

Quilters Lunch & Display at St. Francis de Sales: Chicken& dressingcasserole,sides,dessert,anddrink.520Broadway. 10:30AM-2PM.$8.270.442.1923

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan:Friedfishplates,QuiltWeekexhibitandlectures.724OscarCrossDr.10:30AM-3PM.$9.270.443.7918

Taste of Kentucky at First Presbyterian Church:Pulledpork,potatosalad,greenbeans,rolls,dessertandtea/coffee.200N.7thSt..5PM&6:30PM.$10/advance;$12/door.270.442.3545

SATURDAY - APRIL 29Country Ham Breakfast at Concord United Methodist: All you can eatbreakfastincludessausage,eggs,biscuits,grits,hashbrownpotatoesandjuice/milk/coffee.5178HinklevilleRd.6AM-10AM.$6.270.443.2669

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Friedfishplates.QuiltWeekexhibitandlectures.724OscarCrossDr.Noon-2PM.$9.270.443.7918

April (depending on the blooming of the dogwoods)Dogwood Trail CelebrationSelf-guidedtourwithmapandsignsduringdogwoodbloomingseason.SponsoredbyPaducahCivicBeautificationBoard. Red:LightedDogwoodTrail,startsatWhitehavenWelcome CenterBlue:DaytimeHistoricTrail,startsat16th&Broadway800.PADUCAH • paducah.travel/dogwoodtrail

April-JuneDogwood Trail Art & Photography Exhibit at City HallWinningartistsdisplayDogwood-themedartwork.300S.5thSt.Mon.–Fri.,9AM–4:30PM.270.444.8800 • paducahky.gov

April 12“Self-Portrait with Dogwood” Book Reading at McCracken County Library ReadingandbooksigningfeaturingthememoirofChristopher Merrill,author,poetanddirectoroftheInternationalCreativeWriting ProgramattheUniversityofIowa.555WashingtonSt.7PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 23Dogwood Trail Bike RideRelaxedfamily-styleridethroughPaducah neighborhoods.BeginningatBikeWorld,809JoeCliftonDr.2:30PM.Free.270.442.0751 • bikeworldky.com

April 27 & 28City Tours of PaducahNarrated90-minutebustourofHistoric Downtown,LowerTownArtsDistrict,Paducahlandmarksand Whitehaven.Thurs.&Fri.,9AM,11AM,1:30PM&3:30PM.ComplimentsofthePaducahVisitorsBureauandPaducahAmbas-sadors.SignupinConventionCenterlobbyatPaducahInformationbooth. 800.PADUCAH

April 29PaDucky Derby at Information Age ParkFeaturing10,000rubberducksracinginsupportofMerrymanHouse.Adoptaduckforachancetowin.2000McCrackenBlvd.3PM.$5.$25QuackPack.paducahduckrace.com

OngoingWhitehaven Welcome Center Tours 1860santebellummansionservesasKentuckyWelcomeCenter.1845LoneOakRd.(offI-24,Exit7).Freetourseveryhalfhour duringregularofficehours2-4PM.QuiltWeekTourseveryhalfhour.Wed.-Sat.,9-11AM&1-4PM.270.554.2077

McCracken County Quilt Block TrailFollowthetrailthroughoutPaducah-McCrackenCounty.SponsoredbyMcCrackenCountyCivicBeautificationBoardandCooperativeExtension.270.554.9520 • mccracken.co.uky.edu

Craft Beer, Wine & SpiritsDry Ground Brewing Company3121Broadway.Mon.–Thurs.,3–10PM;Fri.,3–11PM; Sat.,Noon–11PM.270.201.2096 • drygroundbrewing.comPaducah Beer Werks 301N.4thSt.Tues.–Thurs.,11AM–10PM;Fri.–Sat., 11AM–Midnight.270.933.1265•paducahbeerwerks.comPaducah Distilled Spirits: The Moonshine Company407JeffersonSt.Mon.–Fri.,10AM–6PM,Sat.,11AM–6PM.270.415.5368 • paducahdistilledspirits.comPurple Toad Winery Wine Tastings4275OldUSHwy.45.Mon.–Thurs.,10:30AM–6:30PM;Fri.&Sat.,10:30AM–8PM;Sun.,1-6PM.270.554.0010 • purpletoadwinery.netSilent Brigade Distillery426Broadway.Mon.,11AM-11PM;Tues.-Thurs.,11AM-10PM;Fri.-Sat.,11AM-midnight.270.709.3242 • silentbrigadedistillery.com

April 4 - April 29The Piecemakers Quilting Celebration—Mayfield, KYFiberartexhibit,demonstrationsandbazaar.IceHouseGallery, 120N.8thSt.,Mayfield,KY.RegularHours:Tues.Fri.,10AM-5PM; Sat.10AM-1PM;SpecialQuiltingBazaar—QuiltWeekHours: Mon.-Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.247.6971 • Icehousearts.org

April 26 - 29Grand Rivers Spring Quilt Show—Grand Rivers, KYNewandantiquequiltsondisplay,vendorsandquiltraffle.CommunityCenter,155W.CumberlandAve.,GrandRivers,KY.Wed.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.$3individual/TourGroups$2888.493.0152 • grandrivers.org

April 28 & 29Crittenden County Amish Backroads Festival—Marion, KYQuiltshows,shopping,diningandself-guidedtourofthelargestAmishcommunityinKentucky.Beginat213SouthMainSt., Marion,KY.Fri.&Sat.,9AM-4PM.Free.800.755.0361

April 29 & 30The Homeplace Spring Quilting Bee—Land Between the Lakes, KYDemonstrationsofhistoricalquiltingmethods,toolsand1850squilt-ingframe,antiquequiltdisplayandheirloompatterns.LandBetweentheLakesNationalRecreationArea.10AM–4PM.Adults,$5.Ages5–12,$3;under5,free. 931.232.6457

OngoingCalloway County Quilt Trail —Murray, KYSelf-guidedtourofcommunitybarnquilts.SeeMurrayVisitorGuidefor tour information. 270.758.2199 • tourmurray.com

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The National Quilt MuseumInternationally-celebrated museum exhibiting the finest quilting and fiber art in the world. Museum Shop features quilting/quilt-related books and fine-crafted art and gift items.

215 Jefferson St. Regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Sun., April-October, 1-5 PM.Regular admission: $11 general admission; $15 guided tour admission; $10 seniors (62 and over); $5 students; under 12, free with adult. Guided tours available daily.270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.org

Special QuiltWeek HoursSunday, April 23 & Monday, April 24 – 10 AM-5 PMTuesday, April 25 - 8 AM-6 PMWednesday, April 26 – 8 AM- midnightThursday, April 27 – midnight to 6 PMFriday, April 28 & Saturday, April 29 – 8 AM – 6 PMSunday, April 30 – 10 AM – 5 PM

Special QuiltWeek AdmissionMonday, April 24- Sunday, April 30 $12 single day pass; $15 QuiltWeek Museum Pass allows unlimited access during hours of operation.

April ExhibitsNeighborhoods: Quilts Around Oakland – February 17 – April 11New Quilts from an Old Favorite & Antique Flying Geese – March 31 – June 20“A Walk in the Woods” Quilts by Pat Durbin - April 14 - July 11“Growing Power” Quilts by Jane Sassaman - April 14 - July 11

Special QuiltWeek EventsTuesday-SaturdayGeorge Siciliano DemonstrationsLobby. 9 AM-5 PM.

Wednesday, April 26 Silent AuctionCarroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM

Thursday, April 27 Quilt Auction PreviewCarroll Convention Center. 9 AM-4 PM.

Live Quilt Auction for the National Quilt MuseumCarroll Convention Center. 6-8 PM.

Friday, April 28Ann Hazelwood and NQOF Book Signing & Artist Meet & GreetGallery. 10 AM-Noon.

Silent AuctionCarroll Convention Center. 10 AM-4:30 PM.

Quilt & Fabric ShopsCalico Country—3401 Park Ave.Fabric,sewingmachines,patternsandnotions.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tues.,9AM-5PM;Wed.-Fri.,9AM-7PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.444.0301 • calicocountry.com

English’s Sew & Vac—7010 US Hwy. 68Sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, notions and accessories.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-5PM. 270.898.7301 • englishsewvac.com

Hancock’s of Paducah—3841 Hinkleville Rd.World’slargestsupplierofquiltingfabrics.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tue.,8AM-6PM; Wed.-Fri.,8AM-7PM;Sat.,8AM-6PM. 270.443.4410 • hancocks-paducah.com

Hobby Lobby— 5163 Hinkleville Rd.Fabrics,quiltsuppliesandcreativecenter.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-8PM. 270.444.9275 • hobbylobby.com

Jefferson Street Studios & Helene’s Dyed Fabrics— 1149 Jefferson St.Artquiltsandhand-dyedfabrics.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-6PM. 270.217.3976 • hand-dye.com

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop—1920 Kentucky Ave.Knittingandcrochetingsupplies,includingbuttons.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Fri.,9:30AM-7:30PM;Sat.,9:30AM-5:30PM.270.709.3270 • ibkshop.biz

Michael’s Arts & Crafts—5187 Hinkleville Rd.Quiltembellishmentssupplies.QuiltWeek/regularhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-9PM;Sun.,10AM-7PM.270.443.7284 • michaels.com

Must Stitch Emporium—128 Market House Sq.QuiltingfabricandCountedCrossStitchsupplies.QuiltWeekhours:Sun.-Tue.,9AM-6PM;Wed.-Sat.,8AM-8PM;Sun.9AM-3PM.270.709.3331 • muststitchemporium@gmail.com

Paper Pieces—502 N. 5th St.EnglishPaperPiecingtemplates,booksandnotions.SpecialGuest:JamieWallen,QuiltersApothecary.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,9AM-6PM.270.534.5475 • paperpieces.com

Quilt in a Day Store—119 N. 4th St.Books,notionsandsalefabric.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Tues.,9AM-5PM;Wed.-Fri.,9AM-7PM; Sat,9AM-5PM;Sun.,9AM-4PM.270-442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Eleanor Burns and Quilt in a Day—609 Jefferson St.StageShow,AccuQuilt,notions,booksandsalefabric.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Fri.,9AM-7PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Quilt in a Day Museum & Discount—1632 Kentucky Ave.Freeantiquemuseum,bargainsandauction.QuiltWeekhours:Tues.–Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

Quilts & MoreApril 1 - 30Quilt Display at McCracken County LibraryMcCrackenCountyHomemakersQuiltClubwallhangingdisplay,books,magazinesandinternetaccess.555WashingtonSt. Mon.-Thurs.,9AM-9PM;Fri.&Sat.,9AM-6PM;Sun.,1-6PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 22 - June 17Fantastic Fibers 2017 at Yeiser Art CenterInternationaljuriedfiberartexhibitionfeaturesacompellingmixoftraditionalandnontraditionalfiberworks.200Broadway.QuiltWeekHours:Tues.-Sat.,9AM-8PM; Sun.,April30,Noon-5PM.$5foramulti-daypass270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org

April 24 - 29Artisan & Quilt Expo at Kentucky Oaks MallShowcasingartistrywithartandquiltdisplaysmallwideandmusicperformancesincludingPaducahSymphonyOrchestra,April27at 6PM.5101HinklevilleRd.(I-24,Exit4).10AM-9PM.270.444.0440 • kentuckyoaksmall.com

“Minimum or Maximum Color” at Jefferson Street StudiosFiberartexhibitionfeaturinglocalartistsHeleneDavisandLilyLiu.1149JeffersonSt.QuiltWeekhours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-6PM.270.217.3976 • hand-dye.com

April 25 - 2929th Annual Rotary Antique Quilt Show & Vendor Mall “Variations”curatedbyMaryKerr,“DaretoDance”smallgalleryexhibitandvendormall.CherryCivicCenter,2701ParkAve.Tues.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,Tues.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,9AM- 3PM.$7one-timefee/multi-dayadmission.270.442.3418 • paducahrotary.org

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War MuseumDisplayfeaturesCivilWarandpost-CivilWarquiltsanda c.1830sbarnloom.10AM-4PM;OpenHouse,Thurs.,April27,5-9PM.601KentuckyAve.$5.270.575.5477

April 26 - 29Eleanor’s Entertainment ShowEleanorBurnspresentsnewtechniquesforherlatestbook“Go!Qube–MixandMatchBlocksandQuilts.”609JeffersonSt.Wed.-Fri.,10AM,1PM,4PM;Sat.,10AM.$5.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

April 27 - 29African American Quilt Exhibit at Hotel Metropolitan CollectionofquiltscuratedbyDr.CarolynMazloomi. 724OscarCrossAve.Reception,Thurs.,April27at6:30PM.Thurs.-Sat.,10AM-4PM.$8.270.443.7918 • thehotelmetropolitan.org

April 27Spring Mini Book Sale at McCracken County LibraryQuiltbooks,popularfictionandnon-fiction.555WashingtonSt.9AM-8:30PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

Library Evening Upstairs: What is a Quilt Appraisal? PresentedbyMarjorieChilders,ProfessorEmerita,QuiltScholarandco-authorofMassachusetts Quilts,andAQScertifiedquiltappraiserLoisPalmer.555WashingtonSt.7PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 28African American Quilt History Lecture at Murray State University Paducah Campus“FolkArttoModernArtandEverythinginBetween”withDr.CarolynMazloomi.Collectionofquiltsondisplay.4430SunsetAve.1:30PM.$40.270.443.7918

Heartland Lace Guild Demonstrations at Rotary Antique Quilt ShowBobbinlacemakingtechniquedemonstrations.Weatherpermitting.CherryCivicCenter,2701ParkAve.9AM-4PM.270.556.9970 • hlglace.org

QUilT & FiBEr ArT

WorkshopsApril 24 & 25Sewing School with Eleanor BurnsMon.,Apr.24–TwelveBlockGO!SamplerTues.,Apr.25–“PatchesofLife”Quilt8AM-3PM.609JeffersonSt.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

April 25 & 26Kentucky Barn Quilt Painting at MAKE PaducahCreateabarnquiltusingrecycledwoodwithachoiceof severalpatternsorcustomdesign.Freedemonstrationsthroughouttheweek.5:30-8PM.628Broadway. 270.201.2474 • makepaducah.com

April 26 - 29Fiber on a Whim Workshops at A.I.R. StudioNeedlecase,texturedcollage,embroideredburlap,artscapesandjewelry.Wed.,10:30AM–Noon;Thurs.&Fri.,11AM–Noon;Sat.,Drop-in,make&take.10:30AM-Noon.621MadisonSt.fiberonawhim.com/classes.htm

April 27Barn Quilts Paint Night with Better than Ever at Ephemera PaducahPaintaquiltblockreminiscentofbarnquiltsusingareclaimed20”woodpallet.6-9PM.333N.9thSt.270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com

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Visual & Performing Arts

Museums & History

ViSUAl ArTS

Thru May 31Quilt City USA® Murals Maquette Exhibit at Pinecone Art GalleryViewthecollectionofquilt“paintings”ofCoronaII:SolarEclipsebyCarylBryerFallert-Gentry.AlocalMuralArtistsGroupreproducedsegmentsofthequiltasanauditionprocessfortheupcomingQuiltCityUSA®Muralsproject.421N7thSt.Regularhours:Fri.&Sat.,Noon-4PM.QuiltWeekHours:Mon.-Sat.,10AM-5PM.270.443.1433

April 6 – May 12Murray State Faculty Show at Clemens Fine Arts CenterRecentworksbyMurrayStateUniversityfaculty.4810AlbenBarkleyDr.Tues.-Fri.,11AM-2:30PMandduringspecialevents.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

April 24 – May 5Woman’s Club Art Show at Paducah City Hall82ndannualcompetitionexhibitofpaintingsbyprofessional,non-professionalandstudentartists.OpeningreceptionApril22,3-5PM.CityHallRotunda,300S.5thSt.Regularhours:Mon.—Fri.,9AM—4:30PM;AlsoApr.Sat.,Apr.29&Sun.,Apr.30,1-3PM.Free.270.898.3710

Paducah School of Art & DesignState-of-the-artvisualartseducationfacilities.Mon.-Thurs., 9AM-9:15PM;Fri.,9AM-4PM;Sat.,10AM-4PM905HarrisonSt. 270.408.4278 • paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

March2-April6–National Ceramics & Small Metals Invitational April13-20–PSAD 2017 Annual Student Exhibition April26-June23–AQS Sanctioned Quilt Exhibition

OngoingPAPA Gallery Show-in-a-Show QuiltWeek Exhibit Paintingsandliveartistdemonstrations.Show-in-a-Show features miniatures of local scenes and quilt interests.124Broadway.Regular/QuiltWeekHours:Mon.-Sat., 10AM-5PM.270.575.3544 • papagallery.com

Lower Town Arts DistrictPaducah’soldestresidentialneighborhoodishometoworkingartistsandthenewly-expandedPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.26squareblocks,3rdto9thSts.andJeffersonSt.toParkAve.paducahmainstreet.org

Maiden Alley Cinema & GalleryCinematicarthousefeaturingregularweeklyfilmscreeningsofforeignandindependentfilms.112MaidenAlley270.441.7007 • maidenalleycinema.com

PErFOrMiNG ArTS The Carson CenterState-of-the-artvenuehostsBroadwayproducions,well-known entertainersandspecialevents.Callboxofficeorvisitwebsiteforticketsanddetails.100KentuckyAve.270.450.4444 • thecarsoncenter.org

April7–RockabillyRevivalApril9–MyreSeries:JasonCrabbApril18–FamilySeries:BrownBear,BrownBearApril25-AQSAwardsPresentationApril28–ANightwithRickyTims

April 7Poetry Jam at Paducah School of Art & DesignPaducahWritersGrouppresentsoriginalpoetry. 905HarrisonSt.7:30PM.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

April 20 – 30Market House Theatre presents Exit LaughingAnuplifitingcomedyaboutthreelongtime,bridge-playingfriends intheSouthdealingwithacrisis.141KentuckyAve.Thurs.-Sat.,7:30PM;Sun.,2:30PM;AlsoSat.,April29at2:30PM.270.444.6828 • markethousetheatre.org

April 22Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents Brahms’ RequiemFeaturingPSOChorus,invitedchoirsandsoloists.CarsonCenter,100KentuckyAve.7:30PM.800.738.3727 • paducahsymphony.com

April 28Arts in Focus: Langston Hughes Project at Clemens Fine Arts CenterLangstonHughes’“AskYourMama:TwelveMoodsforJazz” FeaturingtheRonMcCurdyQuartet.4810AlbenBarkleyDr.7:30PM.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

River Discovery CenterInteractiveexhibitsincludepilothousesimulator,floodandwatershow,15-minutefilmandnautical/science-themedgiftshop.117S.WaterSt.Mon.–Sat.,9:30AM–5PM;Sun.,Apr.–Nov.,1–5PM.Adults,$8;$5ages3-12;$7Seniors.270.575.9958 • riverdiscoverycenter.org

Hotel Metropolitan1908historichotelrestoredasanAfrican-Americanheritagemuseum.SpecialQuiltWeekexhibitandeventswithDr.CarolynMazloomi.724OscarCrossDr.QuiltWeekHours:Thurs.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.$8.270.443.7918 • thehotelmetropolitan.org

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum1852GreekRevivalhomewasoncetheresidenceofaConfederateGeneral.Specialdisplayofquiltsand1830sloom.631KentuckyAve.QuiltWeekHours:Tues.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.Adults,$5;ages6–12,$1.270.575.5477

Paducah Railroad MuseumPaducahChapteroftheNationalRailwayHistoricalSocietyshowcasesequipmentandmemorabiliafromtheromanticpastofAmerica’srailroads and locomotive simulator.2nd&WashingtonSts.QuiltWeekhours:Tues.-Sat.,10AM-4PM.Adults,$5;children,$2.270.519.7377 • paducahrr.org

William Clark Market House Museum Viewexhibits/artifactsfromPaducah’spast.CivilWarerafabricsandquiltsondisplay.121S.2ndSt.Tues.–Sat.,10AM–4PM.Adults,$4;under12,$1270.443.7759 • markethousemuseum.com

Tours, Dogwood Trail & Spring Events

regional Quilt-related Events & Attractions

Special QuiltWeek DiningTHURSDAY - APRIL 27 Quilters Lunch & Display at St. Francis de Sales: Meatloaf, sides, dessertanddrink.520Broadway.10:30AM-2PM.$8.270.442.1923 or 270.559.1557

German Dinner, Music & Church Tour at St. Paul Lutheran: Brats, sauerkraut,hotpotatosalad,drinksanddessertwithchurchtoursandmusic.211S.21st.4-7PM.$10.270.442.8343

Quilt Dinner - Fine Dining & Bed Turning at Broadway UMC: Stuffedchicken,fieldsalad,greenbeanbundles,yeastrollsanddessert.701Broadway.5:30PM&6:30PM.$12.270.443.2401 • For reservations/payments, visit bumc-paducah.org.

FRIDAY - APRIL 28Quilters Breakfast at Sam’s Club:Complimentarybreakfast. 3500JamesSandersBlvd.7-9AM.270.444.6500.

Quilters Lunch & Display at St. Francis de Sales: Chicken& dressingcasserole,sides,dessert,anddrink.520Broadway. 10:30AM-2PM.$8.270.442.1923

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan:Friedfishplates,QuiltWeekexhibitandlectures.724OscarCrossDr.10:30AM-3PM.$9.270.443.7918

Taste of Kentucky at First Presbyterian Church:Pulledpork,potatosalad,greenbeans,rolls,dessertandtea/coffee.200N.7thSt..5PM&6:30PM.$10/advance;$12/door.270.442.3545

SATURDAY - APRIL 29Country Ham Breakfast at Concord United Methodist: All you can eatbreakfastincludessausage,eggs,biscuits,grits,hashbrownpotatoesandjuice/milk/coffee.5178HinklevilleRd.6AM-10AM.$6.270.443.2669

Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Friedfishplates.QuiltWeekexhibitandlectures.724OscarCrossDr.Noon-2PM.$9.270.443.7918

April (depending on the blooming of the dogwoods)Dogwood Trail CelebrationSelf-guidedtourwithmapandsignsduringdogwoodbloomingseason.SponsoredbyPaducahCivicBeautificationBoard. Red:LightedDogwoodTrail,startsatWhitehavenWelcome CenterBlue:DaytimeHistoricTrail,startsat16th&Broadway800.PADUCAH • paducah.travel/dogwoodtrail

April-JuneDogwood Trail Art & Photography Exhibit at City HallWinningartistsdisplayDogwood-themedartwork.300S.5thSt.Mon.–Fri.,9AM–4:30PM.270.444.8800 • paducahky.gov

April 12“Self-Portrait with Dogwood” Book Reading at McCracken County Library ReadingandbooksigningfeaturingthememoirofChristopher Merrill,author,poetanddirectoroftheInternationalCreativeWriting ProgramattheUniversityofIowa.555WashingtonSt.7PM.270.442.2510 • mclib.net

April 23Dogwood Trail Bike RideRelaxedfamily-styleridethroughPaducah neighborhoods.BeginningatBikeWorld,809JoeCliftonDr.2:30PM.Free.270.442.0751 • bikeworldky.com

April 27 & 28City Tours of PaducahNarrated90-minutebustourofHistoric Downtown,LowerTownArtsDistrict,Paducahlandmarksand Whitehaven.Thurs.&Fri.,9AM,11AM,1:30PM&3:30PM.ComplimentsofthePaducahVisitorsBureauandPaducahAmbas-sadors.SignupinConventionCenterlobbyatPaducahInformationbooth. 800.PADUCAH

April 29PaDucky Derby at Information Age ParkFeaturing10,000rubberducksracinginsupportofMerrymanHouse.Adoptaduckforachancetowin.2000McCrackenBlvd.3PM.$5.$25QuackPack.paducahduckrace.com

OngoingWhitehaven Welcome Center Tours 1860santebellummansionservesasKentuckyWelcomeCenter.1845LoneOakRd.(offI-24,Exit7).Freetourseveryhalfhour duringregularofficehours2-4PM.QuiltWeekTourseveryhalfhour.Wed.-Sat.,9-11AM&1-4PM.270.554.2077

McCracken County Quilt Block TrailFollowthetrailthroughoutPaducah-McCrackenCounty.SponsoredbyMcCrackenCountyCivicBeautificationBoardandCooperativeExtension.270.554.9520 • mccracken.co.uky.edu

Craft Beer, Wine & SpiritsDry Ground Brewing Company3121Broadway.Mon.–Thurs.,3–10PM;Fri.,3–11PM; Sat.,Noon–11PM.270.201.2096 • drygroundbrewing.comPaducah Beer Werks 301N.4thSt.Tues.–Thurs.,11AM–10PM;Fri.–Sat., 11AM–Midnight.270.933.1265•paducahbeerwerks.comPaducah Distilled Spirits: The Moonshine Company407JeffersonSt.Mon.–Fri.,10AM–6PM,Sat.,11AM–6PM.270.415.5368 • paducahdistilledspirits.comPurple Toad Winery Wine Tastings4275OldUSHwy.45.Mon.–Thurs.,10:30AM–6:30PM;Fri.&Sat.,10:30AM–8PM;Sun.,1-6PM.270.554.0010 • purpletoadwinery.netSilent Brigade Distillery426Broadway.Mon.,11AM-11PM;Tues.-Thurs.,11AM-10PM;Fri.-Sat.,11AM-midnight.270.709.3242 • silentbrigadedistillery.com

April 4 - April 29The Piecemakers Quilting Celebration—Mayfield, KYFiberartexhibit,demonstrationsandbazaar.IceHouseGallery, 120N.8thSt.,Mayfield,KY.RegularHours:Tues.Fri.,10AM-5PM; Sat.10AM-1PM;SpecialQuiltingBazaar—QuiltWeekHours: Mon.-Sat.,9AM-5PM.270.247.6971 • Icehousearts.org

April 26 - 29Grand Rivers Spring Quilt Show—Grand Rivers, KYNewandantiquequiltsondisplay,vendorsandquiltraffle.CommunityCenter,155W.CumberlandAve.,GrandRivers,KY.Wed.-Fri.,9AM-6PM;Sat.,9AM-5PM.$3individual/TourGroups$2888.493.0152 • grandrivers.org

April 28 & 29Crittenden County Amish Backroads Festival—Marion, KYQuiltshows,shopping,diningandself-guidedtourofthelargestAmishcommunityinKentucky.Beginat213SouthMainSt., Marion,KY.Fri.&Sat.,9AM-4PM.Free.800.755.0361

April 29 & 30The Homeplace Spring Quilting Bee—Land Between the Lakes, KYDemonstrationsofhistoricalquiltingmethods,toolsand1850squilt-ingframe,antiquequiltdisplayandheirloompatterns.LandBetweentheLakesNationalRecreationArea.10AM–4PM.Adults,$5.Ages5–12,$3;under5,free. 931.232.6457

OngoingCalloway County Quilt Trail —Murray, KYSelf-guidedtourofcommunitybarnquilts.SeeMurrayVisitorGuidefor tour information. 270.758.2199 • tourmurray.com

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