Kentucky Writers Day Celebration…

 

In honor and celebration of the state's designated Kentucky Writers Day on April 24, the birthday of Robert Penn Warren, noted writers, authors, poets and  songwriters read and perform their own work and the work of others at Big Jim’s Steakhouse & Buffet in downtown Lebanon, Historic Penn's Store in Gravel Switch just outside Lebanon and Sutton’s Restaurant in Danville.

In 2009, Kentucky Writers Day Celebration is Fri.-Sun., April 24-26. The KWD Premier is Sun., April 19.

General admission and parking are free. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy the festivities. Even better, bring your own writings or songs and perform before an open mic. Books and CDs are available for purchase and authors and artists will sign their work. Food is available and Penn's Store will be open for a trip back in time.

2009 Schedule

Sun., April 19

(Historic Penn’s Store, 257 Penn's Store Rd., Gravel Switch KY 40328)

♥11 a.m.-4 p.m. – KWD premier features H.R. Stoneback and other noted authors, poets and writers from State University of New York at New Paltz, members of the Elizabeth Madox Roberts Society, including EMRS Pres. Gregg Neikirk and acclaimed writer and poet Maurice Manning. 
 

Fri., April 24

(Big Jim’s Steakhouse & Buffet, 212 W. Main St., Lebanon KY 40033)

♥7-10:30 p.m. – KWD Kickoff with poets, songwriters and musicians. Lebanon students attending Marion County High School drafted the bill establishing Kentucky Writers Day. Jeremy “Breakfast Boy” Bowman, Lebanon KY, is the emcee.

♥7 p.m. – Tribute to Terry Ward and poetry reading by James Spragens, Lebanon KY, and others.

♥7:30 p.m. – Jon Nesbitt, Lebanon KY.

♥8 p.m. – Richard Moore, Asheville NC, Andy Rice, Danville KY, and Don Litterell.

♥8:30 p.m. – Shady Creek featuring Mark Lanham (vocals, fiddle, mandolin), Gravel Switch KY, Dan Malone (vocals, banjo), Lebanon KY, Phillip Crowe (vocals, guitar), Perryville KY, and Donnie Crowe (bass), Hustonville KY.

♥9 p.m. – Tony Cooper, Liberty KY, and Terry Swett, Stanford KY.

♥9:30 p.m. – The Blue Age, featuring Paul "Apaullo" Childers (lead vocals, guitar), Lebanon KY, Vaughn Alexander Hamilton (bass), Lebanon KY, Jordan "Purple" Hayes (drums), Lebanon KY, and Christopher Hamilton (sax), Lebanon KY.

♥10 p.m. – Hill’s Street Blues, featuring George Owens (lead guitar), Louisville KY, Wayne Pollack (bass), Campbellsville KY, and Mike Hill (rhythm guitar), Lebanon KY.

♥10:30 p.m. – Dawn Osborn, Steve Shepperson, Parksville KY, and Mike Hill, Lebanon KY.

♥11 p.m. – JAM.

   

Sat., April 25

(Historic Penn’s Store, 257 Penn's Store Rd., Gravel Switch KY 40328)

♥11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Writers, poets, songwriters, journalists and authors read and perform original work. Books will be available to purchase along plants from Steve’s Plants. A silent auction will also be held. Hershel McKinley, Mercer County KY, is the emcee.

♥11 a.m. – Hershel McKinley, welcome and tribute to Terry Ward.

♥11:30 a.m. – Amy Beckwith, Daytona FL.

♥11:30 a.m. – Lacy Thomas, Elizabethtown KY.

♥11:45 p.m. – Jack Forman, Beattyville KY.

♥Noon – Joberta Wells, Yosemite KY.

♥12:15 p.m. – Blaine Staat, Liberty KY.

♥12:30 p.m. – Andy Rice, Boyle County KY.

♥12:45 p.m. – Betty Pace, Northern KY.

♥1 p.m. – Ray Hornback, Lexington KY.

♥1:15 p.m. – Sandy Gladfelster, Central KY.

♥1:30 p.m. – Brenda Murphy, East KY.

♥1:45 p.m. – Christina Lovin, Lexington KY.

♥2 p.m. – Ruth Ann Fogle, Cincinnati OH.

♥2:20 p.m. – Tony Sexton, Harrodsburg KY.

♥2:30 p.m. – The Community of Mercer County Writers, Hershel McKinley.

♥3 p.m. – Beth Dotson Brown – Garrard County KY.

♥3:15 p.m. – Jim Brown, Garrard County KY.

♥3:30 p.m. – Joseph Ross, Nicholasville KY.

♥3:45 p.m. – Open mic.

♥4 p.m. – Closing.

 

Sat., April 25

(Sutton’s Restaurant, 3596 S. Hwy. 150 Bypass, Danville KY)

♥7 p.m.-midnight – KWD Songwriters Showcase features musicians performing original works and some familiar tunes at these neat restaurant and bar. Former Channel 32 weatherman Bob Symon, Louisville KY, is the emcee.

♥7 p.m. – Joseph Ross, Nicholasville KY.

♥7:30 p.m. – Shady Creek featuring Mark Lanham (vocals, fiddle, mandolin), Gravel Switch KY, Dan Malone (vocals, banjo), Lebanon KY, Phillip Crowe (vocals, guitar), Perryville KY, and Donnie Crowe (bass), Hustonville KY.

♥8 p.m. – Jon Nesbitt, Lebanon KY.

♥8:30 p.m. – Richard Moore, Ashville NC.

♥9 p.m. – Tony Cooper, Liberty KY.

♥9:30 p.m. – Terry Swett, Stanford KY.

♥10 p.m. – Dawn Osborn, Steve Shepperson, Parksville KY, and Mike Hill, Lebanon KY.

♥10:30 p.m. – JAM.

♥11:55 p.m. – Closing.

 

Sun., April 28

♥11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Writers, poets, songwriters, journalists and authors read and perform original work. Books will be available to purchase along plants from Steve’s Plants. Author and motivational speaker Linda Prather, Lexington KY, is the emcee.

♥11 a.m. – Linda Prather, welcome.

♥11:15 a.m. – Chris Hamilton, Lebanon KY.

♥11:30 a.m. – Lacy Thomas, Elizabethtown KY.

♥Noon – Jack Forman, Beattyville KY.

♥12:30 p.m. – James Pope, Washington County KY.

♥1 p.m. – Brenda Murphy, East KY.

♥1:15 p.m. – Tony Cooper, Liberty KY, Terry Swett, Stanford KY, and Dawn Osborn, Penn’s Store.

♥2:15 p.m. – Linda Prather, Lexington KY.

♥2:30 p.m. – James Pope – Washington County KY.

♥3 p.m. – Classic Harmonies, Boyle County KY.

♥3:30 p.m. – Open mic.

♥4 p.m. – Closing.

 

Come celebrate Kentucky Writers Day at America's oldest country store, arm and arm with Mother Nature listening to words that sing to the soul.

For more information, call 859.332.7706 or 859.332.7715 or e-mail pennsstore@aol.com.

 

Download Kentucky Writers Day Flyer

 

Directions…

►From Centre Square, drive one block south on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Main St.).

►Turn left onto U.S. 68/Main St. and continue for 10.8 miles.

►Turn right onto KY 243 and continue for 1.4 miles then bear left onto the KY 243 continuation.

►Drive 2.5 miles then turn right onto the KY 243 continuation.

►Turn right onto Penn’s Store Road just after making that turn.

►Historic Penn’s Store is straight ahead.

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