Category: Happenings
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Legacy Nights steps up local the music scene
Legacy Nights has been reeling in the crowds lately with some of the best bands to be found in Kentucky. The latest show in a series of summer concert series to grace the outdoor stage began with Jacob Fultz. Another Kentucky boy bringing Country music back to the place it should have never left. Make…
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Wanted: talented artists and storytellers!
WinCity Voices is thrilled to announce its call for talented storytellers and artists to participate in "The Voices of Winchester: A Night of Storytelling." Slated for Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7:30 PM at the Leeds Center for the Arts, this year's theme is 'Hope.' Embrace this opportunity to share your creativity with the community…
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We’re looking for sponsors for ‘A Night of Storytelling’
WinCity Media is currently on the lookout for generous sponsors who share our passion for storytelling, community, art, and creativity. Sponsorships will help to fund our event, "The Voices of Winchester: A Night of Storytelling." This year's event will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., at the Leeds Center for the Arts. One night a year,…
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Bee a Friend: Library group to reorganize
A community needs a network of friends working together for a common cause or mission. A group might believe in the preservation of historic buildings still active with businesses and standing in Winchester. There are individuals who support the animal shelter and the amazing work that they do to control the animal population and animal…
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‘The Minds of Many’ show set to open during Pioneer Festival
A couple of weeks ago, Randy Patrick wrote about progress on the restoration of Winchester’s historic McEldowney Building on the courthouse square downtown. Randy noted that part of the renovated space will be devoted to a new art gallery. On Sunday, I got a sneak preview of the gallery space and met some of the…
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Meet Kentucky Teacher of the Year this Thursday
Kentucky's 2022 Teacher of the Year, author Willie Carver, will be in Winchester this Thursday. The event at the distillery is free to the public and also includes free food and cocktails! It will take place on Thursday, July 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Regeneration Distillery, 31 E. Broadway in downtown Winchester.
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Winchester’s first ‘Y’all Ball’ reveals diversity, acceptance in our community
We had the most magnificent evening last Saturday night right here in the heart of Winchester, Ky. Upon moving here 17 years ago, the first thing I noticed -- and fell in love with -- about Winchester was the friendly diversity in the community. Walking down Main Street you could expect to see business owners,…
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Vacation time
Greetings from your WCV editor. I will be on vacation this weekend through next Tuesday, and will not be publishing any new content until Wednesday, April 5. We didn't want anyone to think we'd disappeared! Please be sure to check back on Wednesday!
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Entrepreneur/farmer Jim Coleman to speak at museum tonight
Jim Coleman, President and CEO of Coleman Crest Farm, will be the featured speaker at the Bluegrass Heritage Museum’s monthly Second Thursday Program on March 9. His topic will be “Seizing the Moment.” Mr. Coleman has had a long and varied career. He was raised on his family’s farm in Lexington, which was purchased by…
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Five Things: That’s Entertainment!
For the first time since before the pandemic, Winchester will be hosting a drag show featuring talent from here and hereabouts! I’m excited to be going to my first-ever such event. The word I’m hearing is that Leeds is nearly sold out, but there are still a few single seats remaining. All proceeds from the…