Kentucky Writers Day Celebration…

In honor and celebration of the state's designated 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 Blues on Tap in downtown Lebanon, Historic Penn's Store in Gravel Switch and Woody’s in Danville.

Admission is 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.

2008 Schedule

Sun., April 20

(Historic Penn’s Store in Gravel Switch)

♥12:30-2:30 p.m. – KWD Celebration Premier with writers/poets/authors/songwriters features H.R. Stoneback, Gregg Neikirk, Elizabeth Madox Roberts Society, State University of New York, Westfield (Mass.) State College and a special tribute to Robert Penn Warren and Elizabeth Madox Roberts.

 ♥2:30-4:30 p.m. – Songwriters will join other musicians for the monthly "Picking & Singing LIVE" session!

Fri., April 25

(Blues on Tap in Lebanon)

♥7-10 p.m. – KWD Celebration Kickoff Party with poets, songwriters and musicians. Blues on Tap owner James Spragens was one of a group of Marion County High School students who drafted the bill establishing Kentucky Writers Day.

♥7 p.m. – Terry Ward.

♥7:16 p.m. – Joseph Camuglia.

♥7:45 p.m. – Ron Whitehead & Sarah Elizabeth.

♥8:15 p.m. – Jon Nesbitt.

♥8:45 p.m. – Dawn Osborn accompanied by Steve Sheperson, Brian Chappell & Mike Hill.

♥9:15-10 p.m. – JAM.

Sat., April 26

(Historic Penn’s Store in Gravel Switch)

♥11 a.m.-5 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.

♥11 a.m. – Terry Ward.

♥11:15 a.m. – Beth Dotson Brown.

♥11:30 a.m. – Linda S. Prather.

♥11:45 a.m. – Paula Sparrow.

♥Noon – Russell Vassallo.

♥12:30 p.m. – Virginia Vassallo.

♥12:45 p.m. – Ginny Birney.

♥1 p.m. – Joberta Wells.

♥1:10 p.m. - Blaine Staat & Catherine Staat.

♥1:30 p.m. – Dawn Osborn.

♥1:45 p.m. – Emily Toadvine.

♥2 p.m. – Christina Lovin.

♥2:15 p.m. – GiGi Biles.

♥2:30 p.m. – Ron Whitehead & Sarah Elizabeth.

♥3:00 p.m. – Paula Sparrow.

♥3:15 p.m. – Linda S. Prather.

♥3:30 p.m. – Joseph Camuglia.

♥3:45 p.m. – Elizabeth Wallen.

♥4 p.m. – Open mic.

♥4:55 p.m. – Terry Ward.

Sat., April 26

(Woody’s in Danville)

♥8-11 p.m. – Songwriters Showcase features musicians performing original works and some familiar tunes at these neat restaurant and bar.

♥8 p.m. – Andy Rice.

♥8:30 p.m. – Dawn Osborn.

♥9 p.m. – Michael Johnathon (singer/songwriter/author and host of the “Wood songs Old Time Radio Hour”).

♥9:45 p.m. – Gary Cooper & Pat Ritter.

♥10:15 p.m. – Joseph Camuglia.

♥10:45 p.m. – Richard Moore.

Sun., April 27

♥1-5 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.

♥1:00 p.m. – Terry Ward.

♥1:15 p.m. – Chris Hamilton.

♥1:30 p.m. – Russ Vassallo.

♥2:00 p.m. – Virginia Vassallo.

♥2:15 p.m. – Joseph Camuglia.

♥2:30 p.m. – Blaine Staat.

♥2:45 p.m. – Elizabeth Wallen.

♥3:00 p.m. – Intermission.

♥3:15 p.m. – Dawn Osborn.

♥3:45 p.m. – Wendell Luckett & Tony Luckett.

♥4:00 p.m. – Joseph Camuglia.

♥4:15 p.m. – Open mic.

♥4:55 p.m. – Terry Ward.

KWD ’08 will also be taped for YouTube.

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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Centre Square is the visitors center in downtown.

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