Weekend Getaway: Each Monday we will post an idea for a weekend getaway on the blog. These posts will showcase some area attractions in Henderson that are perfect for long weekends or a leisurely Saturday. If you'd like to suggest a getaway, e-mail info@hendersonky.org.
Business Spotlight: Each week we will also highlight an area business in Henderson that offers something unique to visitors. Whether it's a great cup of coffee, shopping bargains or an excellent place for a meal, let us know what keeps you coming to Henderson. Residents of Henderson and past visitors are welcome to suggest ideas! We'd love to hear from you. E-mail info@hendersonky.org with your thoughts.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Plein-Air Painting at Audubon
What a beautiful sight, as 15 ladies filled the museum courtyard with their easels, brushes and palettes in the recent Plein-Air workshop by Devere Burt on September 4th & 5th. Devere is a professional artist and instructor from Cincinnatti, Ohio. The 2-day workshop was geared towards artists whom wished to enhance their techniques and create a unique composed painting.
In conjunction with the "Plein Air Workshop", the Audubon Museum and Ohio Valley Art League will be hosting an exhibit during our "2010 Audubon Celebration" called the"Views of Audubon". All area artists are invited to participate in this event from September 2009 through May 30, 2010. Artists are asked to use the Audubon Park landscape and wildlife as the theme for artworks created with the following media: oil, watercolor pastel, ink, acrylic or colored pencil. Artists will have the opportunity to walk where Audubon himself walked and may choose the seasons of fall, winter, or spring for inspiration.
Select artwork from the paint out will be featured in the "2010 Audubon celebration" at the Audubon Museum, entitled "Views of Audubon." Participating artists must sign in at the Audubon Museum desk to be eligible to enter artworks in the exhibit. The exhibit will open at the Audubon Museum August 4, 2010 and continue through September 30, 2010. For further information please contact Kim McGrew at the Audubon museum or Jule McClellan from Oval.
In conjunction with the "Plein Air Workshop", the Audubon Museum and Ohio Valley Art League will be hosting an exhibit during our "2010 Audubon Celebration" called the"Views of Audubon". All area artists are invited to participate in this event from September 2009 through May 30, 2010. Artists are asked to use the Audubon Park landscape and wildlife as the theme for artworks created with the following media: oil, watercolor pastel, ink, acrylic or colored pencil. Artists will have the opportunity to walk where Audubon himself walked and may choose the seasons of fall, winter, or spring for inspiration.Select artwork from the paint out will be featured in the "2010 Audubon celebration" at the Audubon Museum, entitled "Views of Audubon." Participating artists must sign in at the Audubon Museum desk to be eligible to enter artworks in the exhibit. The exhibit will open at the Audubon Museum August 4, 2010 and continue through September 30, 2010. For further information please contact Kim McGrew at the Audubon museum or Jule McClellan from Oval.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Henderson Named on Haunted Places Blog
Today, Henderson was covered in the Haunted Places of the USA blog.
To hear about this spooky legend and others, be sure to attend the Spooks and Legends of Old Henderson tour in October. The free walking tour of Henderson begins in the Depot on the 24th at 2pm and 5 pm. For more info call 270.830.9707.
To hear about this spooky legend and others, be sure to attend the Spooks and Legends of Old Henderson tour in October. The free walking tour of Henderson begins in the Depot on the 24th at 2pm and 5 pm. For more info call 270.830.9707.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Audubon Sculpture Walking Tour
With the fall weather beginning to set in, there's never been a better time to take part in the Audubon Sculpture Walking Tour.
Stop by the Tourist Commission in the new Depot and see us for a free walking brochure or download it by clicking here. It includes a scavenger hunt challenge, more facts about the sculptures and a detailed map of where to see the bird statues.
Henderson was the Kentucky home of John James Audubon and is the current home of the John James Audubon State Park and Museum. The downtown city sculptures were created in conjunction with the City of Henderson, the Downtown Henderson Project and the Renaissance Kentucky Project.
Kentucky native Raymond Graf created the cast-bronze sculptures based on paintings from Audubon's "Birds Of America" series. To read an article on Graf and the Audubon sculptures that appeared in the June 2008 issue of Y'all: The Magazine of Southern People, click here.
Stop by the Tourist Commission in the new Depot and see us for a free walking brochure or download it by clicking here. It includes a scavenger hunt challenge, more facts about the sculptures and a detailed map of where to see the bird statues.
Henderson was the Kentucky home of John James Audubon and is the current home of the John James Audubon State Park and Museum. The downtown city sculptures were created in conjunction with the City of Henderson, the Downtown Henderson Project and the Renaissance Kentucky Project.
Kentucky native Raymond Graf created the cast-bronze sculptures based on paintings from Audubon's "Birds Of America" series. To read an article on Graf and the Audubon sculptures that appeared in the June 2008 issue of Y'all: The Magazine of Southern People, click here.
Highway 60 Yard Sale
Over the weekend of October 2-4, 2009, eight western Kentucky counties will team up to present the fourth annual Highway 60 Yard Sale. The sale will stretch for 200 miles along U.S. Highway 60 through Livingston, Crittenden, Union, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, Breckinridge, and Meade counties. Cities lying along the route include Smithland, Salem, Marion, Sturgis, Morganfield, Waverly, Corydon, Henderson, Owensboro, Lewisport, Hawesville, Cloverport, Hardinsburg, Irvington, and Muldraugh, as well as dozens of quaint communities in between.
Hundreds of local individuals, businesses, and groups are expected to participate this year, setting up yard sales and craft booths on their properties along the highway. This unique event allows visitors from Kentucky and surrounding states to enjoy an exciting shopping experience, while taking in the distinctive flavor of the Ohio Valley’s unique restaurants, shops, and southern hospitality. The sale will also provide an excellent opportunity for local organizations and clubs to hold fund-raising events.
Also, this year’s Green River Area Development District (GRADD) Arts & Crafts Festival will be held concurrently at John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, along the central portion of the route, on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. For the past 37 years, this annual event has been delighting visitors with artisan and craftsman booths, artist demonstrations, delicious food, and live music, set against a scenic natural backdrop.
Participating in the 2009 Highway 60 Yard Sale is easy. Just call 1-800-489-1131 or one of the county contacts listed below to find out how you can be a part of this growing tradition!
Hundreds of local individuals, businesses, and groups are expected to participate this year, setting up yard sales and craft booths on their properties along the highway. This unique event allows visitors from Kentucky and surrounding states to enjoy an exciting shopping experience, while taking in the distinctive flavor of the Ohio Valley’s unique restaurants, shops, and southern hospitality. The sale will also provide an excellent opportunity for local organizations and clubs to hold fund-raising events.
Also, this year’s Green River Area Development District (GRADD) Arts & Crafts Festival will be held concurrently at John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, along the central portion of the route, on Saturday and Sunday, October 3 and 4. For the past 37 years, this annual event has been delighting visitors with artisan and craftsman booths, artist demonstrations, delicious food, and live music, set against a scenic natural backdrop.
Participating in the 2009 Highway 60 Yard Sale is easy. Just call 1-800-489-1131 or one of the county contacts listed below to find out how you can be a part of this growing tradition!
