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SPECIAL NOTICE

The Office of the Kentucky Arts Council will be closed
Friday, September 3, in observance of a statewide furlough day - a budget balancing measure. The Office will also be closed on Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day.

National Symphony Orchestra
AMERICAN RESIDENCIES
Kentucky Residency
Feb. 17-25, 2011

Christoph Eschenbach, Music Director
Hugh Wolff, Residency Conductor

Exciting news! Kentucky has been selected to host the National Symphony Orchestra's 2011 American Residency. Between Feb. 17 and Feb. 25, 2011, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform major concerts in Louisville, Florence, Owensboro, Paducah, Lexington and Somerset. Additionally, members of the Orchestra will participate in more than 100 educational, outreach and performance activities throughout the Commonwealth.

The Kentucky Arts Council is partnering with the National Symphony Orchestra to coordinate the many activities available to community groups, schools, colleges and universities.

The deadline to apply for an activity in your community is
Sept. 10, 2010.
Don't Wait!

Click here to find out more.

Kentucky Experience Performing Artists

During the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ at the Kentucky Horse Park, Sept. 25 to Oct. 10, 2010, The Kentucky Experience Pavilion stage will feature many of Kentucky's best performing artists, in music, dance, theater and storytelling.

Click here to visit the directory of
Kentucky Experience Performing Artists.

Kentucky Arts Council
21st Floor, Capital Plaza Tower
500 Mero Street
Frankfort KY 40601-1987
502-564-3757
TOLL FREE: 888-833-2787
FAX: 502-564-2839
kyarts@ky.gov

The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and receives funding from the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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