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Welcome • • Accueil • Benvenuto • Bienvenida • Boas-Vindas • Velkommen • Welkom • WillkommenSeptember in Paducah!Paducah invites you to experience festivals and

cultural events throughout the month of September. Create an itinerary with special events listed below and inside this brochure including the inaugural Fall AQS QuiltWeek, Antique Gas & Engine & Tractor Show, Paducah Dragon Boat Festival, Barbecue on

the River and Paducah Fall Fiber Festival.

Visit paducah.travel for a full calendar of events and more trip planning resources!

Fall QuiltWeek Quick ReferenceWednesday-Saturday

National Quilt MuseumAustralia Wide Five at Paducah School of Art & Design

“Liminal Identities” at Yeiser Art CenterPaducah Fiber Bombing on Market House Square

Vintage Stitchery Crazy Quilts at Art Guild of PaducahStencilGirl Trunk Show at Ephemera Paducah

Willyne Hammerstein Exhibit presented by Paper Pieces and QuiltMania

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum

Paducah Main Street Charm by Charm Shop Hop“Wall of Color 2017” at Jefferson Street Studios

Wednesday-FridayEleanor Burns Entertainment Show

Thursday-SaturdayAntique Gas Engine & Tractor Show at Carson ParkMarket House Theatre presents Dearly Departed

Connect and share your Paducah experiences!

@PaducahCreativeCity

@PaducahCVB

#creativepaducah | #paducahcreativecity

Welcome to Quilt City USA®

Fall AQS QuiltWeek - PaducahSeptember 13-16, 2017Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center 415 Park Avenue, Historic Downtown Paducah

Show HoursWednesday–Friday, 9 AM to 6 PMSaturday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Advance AdmissionAQS Member: $10.08 Daily; $18 2-day; $23 Multi-dayNon-Member: $12.60 Daily; $23 2-day; $32 Multi-day* Advance Admission available on or before August 16, 2017.One free Show Book at the show with each paid admission.

At the Door AdmissionAQS Member: $11 Daily; $20 2-day; $25 Multi-dayNon-Member: $14 Daily; $25 2-day; $35 Multi-day* At the Door Admission after August 16, 2017.One Show Book is included with admission.

Quilt ExhibitsThe international quilt contest sponsored by AQS represents a wide variety of techniques that quiltmakers around the world are using today. Quilters will vie for $121,250 in cash awards, with the Best of Show receiving $20,000. •Largequilts—SchroederExpoCenter•Wallquilts—CarrollConventionCenter(secondfloor)•Specialquiltexhibits—CarrollConventionCenter(first&

secondfloors),PavilionandPaducahSchoolofArt&Design

EducationWorkshopsandlectureswithsomeofthebestinstructorsintheworld!DyeingclasseswillbeheldatthenewPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.Advanceregistrationrecommended.270.898.7903 • www.quiltweek.com

Merchant MallsA quilter’s shopping paradise! All open during show hours.•SchroederExpoCenter•FirstandsecondfloorsoftheCarrollConventionCenter•PaducahPavilion(freeshuttlefromtheExpoCenter)•AQSVendorsonKentucky,200KentuckyAve.

Alsoopen,Tues.,10AM–6PM.

Celebrate quilting along with Paducah’s own superhero:

Quilt Man! Connect and share your Paducah experiences!

@PaducahCreativeCity @PaducahCVB


Special Quilt ExhibitsAustralia Wide Five – Paducah School of Art & DesignThisjuried,touringexhibitionshowcases16”by16”worksbythemembers of Ozquilt Network Inc., Australia’s organization for art quilters.

AQS Authors Showcase – PavilionArtistry and craft are blended together in the AQS Authors Showcase andiQuiltinstructorsspecialexhibitasAQSauthorsandtheiQuiltinstructors demonstrate their techniques. Freehand Patchwork by Danny Liu – Convention Center (first floor)FreehandPatchworkisauniquetextileartmadeupofhundredsofpiecesofcolorfulfabric.Taiwanese-AmericanartistDannyLiuworkswith ceramic tiles and other colorful materials to form images.

Hoffman Challenge 2016—Crystalia – Convention Center (second floor)Crystaliacapturesthebeautyandmagichousedwithinabutterfly. At least 50% of the entry was to include the digitally-printed ChallengefabricandotherproductsproducedbyHoffmanFabrics.

New Quilts From an Old Favorite: Flying Geese from The National Quilt Museum – Convention Center (second floor)Thisexhibitfeatures18quiltsthatcreatedsomethingnewfromtheFlyingGeeseblock,rangingfrompictorial,landscapeandpiecedtomodern style quilts with miters and circular shapes.

Pam Holland – A Journalist in Fabric – Convention Center (first floor)PamHollandtellsastorythroughherquiltsbyusingherownphoto-graphicimagerytakenonhertravelsaroundtheworld.Herquiltsechothe traditions of traditional quiltmaking and a cultural distinctiveness.

Quilting Impressionist Landscapes: Quilts by Noriko Endo – Convention Center (first floor)NorikoEndousesquiltingtoexpressherprofoundloveofnature,treesandblossoms.Herworkisrecognizedforitslikenesstolandscapeoilpaintingswiththeirtexturedmulti-dimensionalsurfaces.

Special EventsTuesday, September 12AQS QuiltWeek Contest Premiere 6-8PM.ExhibitAreas&MerchantMall,SchroederExpoCenter &CarrollConventionCenter

Wednesday, September 13Jenny Doan on Center Stage – Quick and Easy Quilting 7-9PM.CarsonCenter

Thursday, September 14All-Star Review 6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Friday, September 15AQS Winners Showcase 6:30-8PM.WalkerHallEventsCenter

Saturday, September 16All-Star Review 1-3PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Don’t miss quilt-related community and AQS-sanctioned events throughout the city! The National Quilt MuseumPaper Pieces & QuiltMania

QuiltWeek®

Calendar of Events

Things You Need to KnowGetting Around Town•Freeshuttleserviceisprovidedbyparticipatinghotels,attractions,

PaducahVisitorsBureau,AQSandAnchorTours.Shuttleroutesand authorized stops are published in the AQS Show Book.

•FreeDowntownandLowerTownbusridesprovideaccesstoTheNationalQuiltMuseum,AQSVendorsonKentuckyandtheAQS Bus Stop.

•AdditionalfreetrolleyridesprovideaccesstoLowerTown,Downtownandparticipatingretailers.VisitParadeofPaducah at www.paperpieces.com/parade-of-paducah.

Parking•SchroederExpoCenterlot(enteratthestoplightatExecutive

Blvd.and4thStreet)•Seemapforpublicparkinglocations.•ParkandRide:ParkatKentuckyOaksMall,5101HinklevilleRd.

atI-24Exit4.LookforAQSShuttleStopsignageadjacentto Best Buy and ride the Anchor Tours Bus to and from the AQS BusStopandKentuckyOaksMall.ThisbusrunsWed.-Fri., 7:30AM-6:30PM;Sat.,7:30AM-5:30PM.

Emergency Medical ServicesForfirstaidoremergencymedicalservices,visittheboothsinthePavilionandtheSchroederExpoCenter.

AQS Photography PolicyPhotographstakenatAQSQuiltWeek®areforyourownpersonaluse and for sharing with your friends and family who could not attend. Pleaseincludethename(s)ofthemaker(s)withanyquiltimageyoupostonline;takeaphotoofthequilttagsoyouwillhavethisinforma-tion.Photosofquiltsmaynotbepostedtoanywebsitewheretheimages can be used to produce T-shirts, mugs and other products. No videosorcommercialphotographyarepermittedattheshow;mediaorwritersmaypickupapresspassattheAQSInformationCenterinsidetheexhibithallatthePaducah-McCrackenCountyConventionandExpoCenter.

Dining at the ShowFoodvendorsprovideavarietyofdiningoptionsandatentwithseatingintheparkinglotacrossfromtheCarrollConven-tionCenterWed-Fri.,10AM–4PM;Sat.,10AM–3PM.MorechoicesinthePavilionWed-Fri.,9AM–4PM;Sat.,8AM–3PMand at the concession stand in the hallway of the Schroeder ExpoCenter.

Quilt AppraisalsAQSCertifiedQuiltAppraiserswillappraisenewandantiquequiltsinbooth3707(CarrollConventionCenter,secondfloor).Walk-inappraisals:Wed.,Thurs.&Fri.,9AM–4PMandSat.,9AM–2PM.$75feeperquilt.

Time & WeatherPaducahfollowsCentralDaylightTime.Theaveragetempera-tureinSeptemberis61°–86°Fahrenheit.Dressiscasual.Bringa sweater or light wrap for evenings and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Scooter/Wheelchair RentalTo make reservations for a scooter, power wheelchair or manual wheelchairrental,call1.800.384.0062or423.614.5962.EquipmentissuppliedbyCameronMedical&MobilityEquip-ment,Cleveland,TN.Youmaypayinadvancewhenmakingyour reservation or pay on-site when you check out your equip-ment.Pickupthescooters/wheelchairsacrossfromtheAQSInformationCenterintheSchroederExpoCenter.

Upcoming AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah DatesSpring AQS QuiltWeek:

April18-21,2018|April24-27,2019

Fall AQS QuiltWeek: September12-15,2018|September11-14,2019

Featured Quilt Artwork Cover:“SimmeringReflections”byNorikoEndo,Quilting Impressionist Landscapes: Quilts by Noriko Endo•Welcome to Quilt City USA®:“TellingSecrets”by JillRumble,Australia Wide Five;“Intermission”byDannyLiu,Freehand Patchwork by Danny Liu;“Celebration”byGailGarber&KrisVierra,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese from The National Quilt Museum•National Quilt Museum: “Fishing”byBarbaraWatler,H2Oh!SAQA;“JoyRide”and“Star-Crossed” byLibbyLehman,Joy: Quilts by Libby Lehman• Quilts & More: “TheKiss”bySarahAhmad,Liminal IdentitiesatYeiserArtCenter

SAQA: The Declaration of Sentiments 1848— The Struggle Continues – PavilionThe Declaration of Sentiments is the foundational document for women’srightsdraftedinSenecaFalls,NewYork,July1848atour nation’sfirstwomen’srightsconvention.Thisexhibitioncelebrates and honors women’s accomplishments and their struggles throughout American history.

Statler Stitcher Challenge: Fall in My World – Expo CenterGammillQuiltingMachinesissuedachallengetoStatlerStitcherown-erstomakeaquiltusingthetheme,FallinMyWorld.ThesequiltersexploredthemanydesigncapabilitiesthatcanbeaccomplishedbyusingtheStatlerStitcheronGammillQuiltingMachines.

Vintage Made Modern Quilts: Collection of Brenda Groelz – Convention Center (second floor)BrendaGroelz,DirectorofMarketingatHandiQuilter,hasbeencol-lecting quilt tops since she was a young quilting farm wife in Nebraska inthe1980s.Usingtheirownvision,theseeducatorsgavetheseclassicquilts a new look with jaw-dropping modern quilting schemes.

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Public

Restrooms

Paducah

School of Art

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Public Library

PUBLIC PARKING


Park & Ride

Whitehaven Welcome Center

Greenway Trail

Greenway Trail

Downtown Trolley/Bus Mon.-Fri., 8AM-Noon; 1-4:30PM; Sat., 9AM-Noon; 1-4:30PM.Route repeats approximately every 30 minutes. Free.Extended service to 6PM during Fall AQS QuiltWeek.

Welcome • • Accueil • Benvenuto • Bienvenida • Boas-Vindas • Velkommen • Welkom • Willkommen September in Paducah!Paducah invites you to experience festivals and

cultural events throughout the month of September. Create an itinerary with special events listed below and inside this brochure including the inaugural Fall AQS QuiltWeek, Antique Gas & Engine & Tractor Show, Paducah Dragon Boat Festival, Barbecue on

the River and Paducah Fall Fiber Festival.

Visit paducah.travel for a full calendar of events and more trip planning resources!

Fall QuiltWeek Quick ReferenceWednesday-Saturday

National Quilt MuseumAustralia Wide Five at Paducah School of Art & Design

“Liminal Identities” at Yeiser Art CenterPaducah Fiber Bombing on Market House Square

Vintage Stitchery Crazy Quilts at Art Guild of PaducahStencilGirl Trunk Show at Ephemera Paducah

Willyne Hammerstein Exhibit presented by Paper Pieces and QuiltMania

Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum

Paducah Main Street Charm by Charm Shop Hop“Wall of Color 2017” at Jefferson Street Studios

Wednesday-FridayEleanor Burns Entertainment Show

Thursday-SaturdayAntique Gas Engine & Tractor Show at Carson ParkMarket House Theatre presents Dearly Departed

Connect and share your Paducah experiences!

@PaducahCreativeCity

@PaducahCVB


Welcome to Quilt City USA®

Fall AQS QuiltWeek - PaducahSeptember 13-16, 2017Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Expo Center 415 Park Avenue, Historic Downtown Paducah

Show HoursWednesday–Friday, 9 AM to 6 PMSaturday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Advance AdmissionAQS Member: $10.08 Daily; $18 2-day; $23 Multi-dayNon-Member: $12.60 Daily; $23 2-day; $32 Multi-day* Advance Admission available on or before August 16, 2017.One free Show Book at the show with each paid admission.

At the Door AdmissionAQS Member: $11 Daily; $20 2-day; $25 Multi-dayNon-Member: $14 Daily; $25 2-day; $35 Multi-day* At the Door Admission after August 16, 2017.One Show Book is included with admission.

Quilt ExhibitsThe international quilt contest sponsored by AQS represents a wide variety of techniques that quiltmakers around the world are using today. Quilters will vie for $121,250 in cash awards, with the Best of Show receiving $20,000. • Largequilts—SchroederExpoCenter• Wallquilts—CarrollConventionCenter(secondfloor)• Specialquiltexhibits—CarrollConventionCenter(first&

secondfloors),PavilionandPaducahSchoolofArt&Design

EducationWorkshopsandlectureswithsomeofthebestinstructorsintheworld!DyeingclasseswillbeheldatthenewPaducahSchoolofArt&Design.Advanceregistrationrecommended.270.898.7903 • www.quiltweek.com

Merchant MallsA quilter’s shopping paradise! All open during show hours.• SchroederExpoCenter• FirstandsecondfloorsoftheCarrollConventionCenter• PaducahPavilion(freeshuttlefromtheExpoCenter)• AQSVendorsonKentucky,200KentuckyAve.

Alsoopen,Tues.,10AM–6PM.

Celebrate quilting along with Paducah’s own superhero:

Quilt Man! Connect and share your Paducah experiences!

@PaducahCreativeCity @PaducahCVB


Special Quilt ExhibitsAustralia Wide Five – Paducah School of Art & DesignThisjuried,touringexhibitionshowcases16”by16”worksbythemembers of Ozquilt Network Inc., Australia’s organization for art quilters.

AQS Authors Showcase – PavilionArtistry and craft are blended together in the AQS Authors Showcase andiQuiltinstructorsspecialexhibitasAQSauthorsandtheiQuiltinstructors demonstrate their techniques. Freehand Patchwork by Danny Liu – Convention Center (first floor)FreehandPatchworkisauniquetextileartmadeupofhundredsofpiecesofcolorfulfabric.Taiwanese-AmericanartistDannyLiuworkswith ceramic tiles and other colorful materials to form images.

Hoffman Challenge 2016—Crystalia – Convention Center (second floor)Crystaliacapturesthebeautyandmagichousedwithinabutterfly. At least 50% of the entry was to include the digitally-printed ChallengefabricandotherproductsproducedbyHoffmanFabrics.

New Quilts From an Old Favorite: Flying Geese from The National Quilt Museum – Convention Center (second floor)Thisexhibitfeatures18quiltsthatcreatedsomethingnewfromtheFlyingGeeseblock,rangingfrompictorial,landscapeandpiecedtomodern style quilts with miters and circular shapes.

Pam Holland – A Journalist in Fabric – Convention Center (first floor)PamHollandtellsastorythroughherquiltsbyusingherownphoto-graphicimagerytakenonhertravelsaroundtheworld.Herquiltsechothe traditions of traditional quiltmaking and a cultural distinctiveness.

Quilting Impressionist Landscapes: Quilts by Noriko Endo – Convention Center (first floor)NorikoEndousesquiltingtoexpressherprofoundloveofnature,treesandblossoms.Herworkisrecognizedforitslikenesstolandscapeoilpaintingswiththeirtexturedmulti-dimensionalsurfaces.

Special EventsTuesday, September 12AQS QuiltWeek Contest Premiere 6-8PM.ExhibitAreas&MerchantMall,SchroederExpoCenter &CarrollConventionCenter

Wednesday, September 13Jenny Doan on Center Stage – Quick and Easy Quilting 7-9PM.CarsonCenter

Thursday, September 14All-Star Review 6-8PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Friday, September 15AQS Winners Showcase 6:30-8PM.WalkerHallEventsCenter

Saturday, September 16All-Star Review 1-3PM.EisenhowerRoom,CarrollConventionCenter

Don’t miss quilt-related community and AQS-sanctioned events throughout the city! The National Quilt MuseumPaper Pieces & QuiltMania

QuiltWeek®

Calendar of Events

Things You Need to KnowGetting Around Town• Freeshuttleserviceisprovidedbyparticipatinghotels,attractions,

PaducahVisitorsBureau,AQSandAnchorTours.Shuttleroutesand authorized stops are published in the AQS Show Book.

• FreeDowntownandLowerTownbusridesprovideaccesstoTheNationalQuiltMuseum,AQSVendorsonKentuckyandtheAQS Bus Stop.

• AdditionalfreetrolleyridesprovideaccesstoLowerTown,Downtownandparticipatingretailers.VisitParadeofPaducah at www.paperpieces.com/parade-of-paducah.

Parking• SchroederExpoCenterlot(enteratthestoplightatExecutive

Blvd.and4thStreet)• Seemapforpublicparkinglocations.• ParkandRide:ParkatKentuckyOaksMall,5101HinklevilleRd.

atI-24Exit4.LookforAQSShuttleStopsignageadjacentto Best Buy and ride the Anchor Tours Bus to and from the AQS BusStopandKentuckyOaksMall.ThisbusrunsWed.-Fri., 7:30AM-6:30PM;Sat.,7:30AM-5:30PM.

Emergency Medical ServicesForfirstaidoremergencymedicalservices,visittheboothsinthePavilionandtheSchroederExpoCenter.

AQS Photography PolicyPhotographstakenatAQSQuiltWeek®areforyourownpersonaluse and for sharing with your friends and family who could not attend. Pleaseincludethename(s)ofthemaker(s)withanyquiltimageyoupostonline;takeaphotoofthequilttagsoyouwillhavethisinforma-tion.Photosofquiltsmaynotbepostedtoanywebsitewheretheimages can be used to produce T-shirts, mugs and other products. No videosorcommercialphotographyarepermittedattheshow;mediaorwritersmaypickupapresspassattheAQSInformationCenterinsidetheexhibithallatthePaducah-McCrackenCountyConventionandExpoCenter.

Dining at the ShowFoodvendorsprovideavarietyofdiningoptionsandatentwithseatingintheparkinglotacrossfromtheCarrollConven-tionCenterWed-Fri.,10AM–4PM;Sat.,10AM–3PM.MorechoicesinthePavilionWed-Fri.,9AM–4PM;Sat.,8AM–3PMand at the concession stand in the hallway of the Schroeder ExpoCenter.

Quilt AppraisalsAQSCertifiedQuiltAppraiserswillappraisenewandantiquequiltsinbooth3707(CarrollConventionCenter,secondfloor).Walk-inappraisals:Wed.,Thurs.&Fri.,9AM–4PMandSat.,9AM–2PM.$75feeperquilt.

Time & WeatherPaducahfollowsCentralDaylightTime.Theaveragetempera-tureinSeptemberis61°–86°Fahrenheit.Dressiscasual.Bringa sweater or light wrap for evenings and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Scooter/Wheelchair RentalTo make reservations for a scooter, power wheelchair or manual wheelchairrental,call1.800.384.0062or423.614.5962.EquipmentissuppliedbyCameronMedical&MobilityEquip-ment,Cleveland,TN.Youmaypayinadvancewhenmakingyour reservation or pay on-site when you check out your equip-ment.Pickupthescooters/wheelchairsacrossfromtheAQSInformationCenterintheSchroederExpoCenter.

Upcoming AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah DatesSpring AQS QuiltWeek:

April18-21,2018|April24-27,2019

Fall AQS QuiltWeek: September12-15,2018|September11-14,2019

Featured Quilt Artwork Cover:“SimmeringReflections”byNorikoEndo,Quilting Impressionist Landscapes: Quilts by Noriko Endo•Welcome to Quilt City USA®:“TellingSecrets”by JillRumble,Australia Wide Five;“Intermission”byDannyLiu,Freehand Patchwork by Danny Liu;“Celebration”byGailGarber&KrisVierra,New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Flying Geese from The National Quilt Museum•National Quilt Museum: “Fishing”byBarbaraWatler,H2Oh!SAQA;“JoyRide”and“Star-Crossed” byLibbyLehman,Joy: Quilts by Libby Lehman• Quilts & More: “TheKiss”bySarahAhmad,Liminal IdentitiesatYeiserArtCenter

SAQA: The Declaration of Sentiments 1848— The Struggle Continues – PavilionThe Declaration of Sentiments is the foundational document for women’srightsdraftedinSenecaFalls,NewYork,July1848atour nation’sfirstwomen’srightsconvention.Thisexhibitioncelebrates and honors women’s accomplishments and their struggles throughout American history.

Statler Stitcher Challenge: Fall in My World – Expo CenterGammillQuiltingMachinesissuedachallengetoStatlerStitcherown-erstomakeaquiltusingthetheme,FallinMyWorld.ThesequiltersexploredthemanydesigncapabilitiesthatcanbeaccomplishedbyusingtheStatlerStitcheronGammillQuiltingMachines.

Vintage Made Modern Quilts: Collection of Brenda Groelz – Convention Center (second floor)BrendaGroelz,DirectorofMarketingatHandiQuilter,hasbeencol-lecting quilt tops since she was a young quilting farm wife in Nebraska inthe1980s.Usingtheirownvision,theseeducatorsgavetheseclassicquilts a new look with jaw-dropping modern quilting schemes.


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The National Quilt MuseumInternationally-celebrated museum exhibiting the finest quilting and fiber art in the world. Museum Shop features quilting/quilt-related books and fine-crafted art and gift items.

215 Jefferson St. Regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Sun., April-October, 1-5 PM.Regular admission: $11 general admission; $15 guided tour admission; $10 seniors (62 and over); $5 students; under 12, free with adult. Guided tours available daily.270.442.8856 • quiltmuseum.org

Special QuiltWeek HoursWednesday, September 13: 8 AM-6 PMThursday, September 14: 8 AM-8 PMFriday, September 15: 8 AM-8 PMSaturday, September 16: 8 AM-5 PM

Special QuiltWeek Admission$10 single day pass; $15 QuiltWeek Museum Pass allows unlimited access during hours of operation.

September ExhibitsH2Oh! from SAQA - June 23 – September 19Water is the uniting theme in this show organized by Studio Art Quilt Associates. Artists interpret one of our most vital, powerful and enjoyed resources.

Light Show from CQA – September 22 – December 12Members of Washington’s Contemporary QuiltArt Associa-tion challenged themselves to explore many ways of capturing “light” in this collection of quilts.

Joy: Quilts by Libby Lehman - July 14 - October 17One of the true quilting masters, the spatial illusions in Libby’s quilts have intrigued and delighted audiences around the world.

Special QuiltWeek EventsWednesday-Saturday, September 13-16Paper Pieces DemonstrationsEnglish Paper Piecing is a timeless quilting method that can be taken with you anywhere. Come see Lisa Even demonstrate the versatility and simplicity of this method, which dates back to the early 1700s. Lobby. 9 AM-5 PM

Friday, September 15Book Signing with Ann HazelwoodThe author of over 15 quilting books will meet fans and sign books. Lobby. 10 AM-Noon

Quilt & Fabric ShopsCalico Country—3401 Park Ave.Fabric, sewing machines, patterns and notions.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Tues., 9 AM-5 PM; Wed.-Fri., 9 AM-6 PM; Sat., 9 AM-5 PM.270.444.0301 • calicocountry.com

English’s Sew & Vac—7010 US Hwy. 68Sewing, quilting and embroidery machines, notions and accessories.QuiltWeek/regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-5 PM. 270.898.7301 • englishsewvac.com

Hancock’s of Paducah—3841 Hinkleville Rd.World’s largest supplier of quilting fabrics.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 AM-6 PM; Sat., 8 AM-5 PM. 270.443.4410 • hancocks-paducah.com

Hobby Lobby— 5163 Hinkleville Rd.Fabrics, quilt supplies and creative center.QuiltWeek/regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-8 PM. 270.444.9275 • hobbylobby.com

Itty Bitty Knitty Shop—1920 Kentucky Ave.Knitting and crocheting supplies, including buttons.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 AM-7:30 PM; Sat., 9:30 AM-5:30 PM.270.709.3270 • ibkshop.biz

Jefferson Street Studios & Helene’s Dyed Fabrics— 1149 Jefferson St.Art quilts, hand-dyed fabrics and porcelain beads.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM. 270.217.3976 • jeffersonstreetstudio.com

Michael’s Arts & Crafts—5187 Hinkleville Rd.Quilt embellishments supplies.QuiltWeek/regular hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 AM-9 PM; Sun., 10 AM-7 PM. 270.443.7284 • michaels.com

Must Stitch Emporium—109 Market House Sq.Quilting fabric and Counted Cross Stitch supplies.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Tue., 10 AM-6 PM; Wed.-Sat., 9 AM-7 PM; Sun. 10 AM-7 PM.270.709.3331

Paper Pieces—502 N. 5th St.English Paper Piecing templates, books and notions. QuiltWeek hours: Tues.-Thurs., NOON-6 PM; Fri., 9 AM-6 PM; Sat. 9 AM-NOON.270.534.5475 • paperpieces.com

Quilt in a Day Store—119 N. 4th St.Books, notions and sale fabric.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Tues., 9 AM-5 PM; Wed.-Fri., 9 AM-7 PM; Sat, 9 AM-5 PM; Sun., 9 AM-4 PM.270-442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Eleanor Burns and Quilt in a Day—609 Jefferson St.Stage Show, AccuQuilt, notions, books and sale fabric.QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 AM-7 PM; Sat., 9 AM-1 PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com Quilt in a Day Museum (Show & Sell)—1632 Kentucky Ave.Antique museum with display on sale provided by Cindy’s Antique QuiltsQuiltWeek hours: Tues., 1-5 PM; Wed.-Fri., 9 AM-5 PM.270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

Quilts & MoreAugust 19-September 30“Liminal Identities” at Yeiser Art CenterThe joint presentation of works by Sarah Ahmad and Jerry Phillips on paper, installation and fiber art carries forward the artists’ inquiries into the formation of identity through transcultural experiences. QuiltWeek Hours: Tues.-Sat., 9 AM-5 PM. $5 suggested donation. 200 Broadway. 270.442.2453 • theyeiser.org

September 1-30Paducah Fiber Bombing: An Explosion of ColorTrees surrounding Market House Square and along 2nd Street by National Quilt Museum will be wrapped in fabric art for this unique public art installation!

September 1-30Vintage Stitchery Crazy Quilts at Art Guild of Paducah Exhibit by fiber artist Susan Meacham Grace. Member demonstrations inside and outside the gallery during the show. 115 Market House Sq. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM270.210.4383 • artguildofpaducah.org

September 10-24StencilGirl Trunk Show at Ephemera PaducahStencils to enhance your quilting, mixed media art, home décor and life including Jane Dunnewold Stencils. 333 N. Ninth St. Special QuiltWeek Hours: Mon.-Tues., 10 AM-5 PM; Wed., 10 AM-6 PM; Thurs., 10 AM-9 PM; Fri., 10 AM-5 PM; Sat., 10 AM-2 PM270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com

September 12-16World Premier of Millefiori 3 and Exhibit by Willyne Hammerstein presented by Paper Pieces and QuiltMania Showstopping quilts from Millefiori 3 by Willyne Hammerstein (The Netherlands). Books and Paper Pieces available. 950 Park Ave. Meet & Greet, Tues., 3-6 PM; Book Signing, Fri., 2-4 PM Tues.-Thurs., Noon-6 PM; Fri., 9 AM-6 PM; Sat., 9 AM-Noon800.337.1537 • paperpieces.com/fallquiltweek

September 12-16Antique Loom & Vintage Quilt Exhibit at Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War MuseumDisplay features Civil War and post-Civil War quilts and c. 1830s barn loom. Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM. 602 Kentucky Ave. $5270.575.5477

September 13Quilt City USA® MuralsCorona II: Solar Eclipse by Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry will be revealed, the first of the Quilt City USA Murals Project along the floodwall. Unveiling to coincide with opening of the inaugural Fall AQS QuiltWeek on Wednesday, September 13. More details at facebook.com/quiltcityusamurals

September 13-15Eleanor Burns Entertainment ShowEleanor Burns presents new Quilt in a Day techniques in her famous stage show. 609 Jefferson St.Wed.-Fri., 10 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM. $5270.442.2155 • quiltinaday.com

September 13-16Charm by Charm Shop Hop presented by Paducah Main StreetPick up a pattern and map in the Convention Center Lobby or at Paper Pieces Booth, then shop hop to stores to get free charm pieces. Presented by Paducah Main Street merchants. paducahmainstreet.org

September 13-16“Wall of Color 2017” at Jefferson Street StudiosFiber art exhibition and showcase of special selection of hand-dyed fabrics. 1149 Jefferson St. QuiltWeek hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM.270.217.3976 • jeffersonstreetstudio.com

QuilT & Fiber ArT

WorkshopsSeptember 12Salvaged & Stitched Vintage Quilt Squares at Ephemera Kristin Williams will show you how to stencil on fabric and demonstrate a number of embroidery stitches so you will leave with a great project. Supplies are included, and no experience is necessary. 333 N. Ninth St. 6:30-9 PM.270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com

September 13-16Stained Glass Art Workshop at Jo’s Baskets & GiftsBuild a 6” x 6” stained glass quilt square including techniques for cutting and sizing glass and foiling, soldering and framing the window. 404 Broadway St. 5-9 PM270.444.7699 • josbaskets.com

September 13 & 14Willyne Hammerstein Workshops presented by Paper Pieces and QuiltMania Wed., Sept. 13 - La Passacaglia Workshop - 9 AM-NoonThurs., Sept. 14 - Mystery Workshop – 9 AM-Noon.950 Park Ave.800.337.1537 • paperpieces.com/fallquiltweek

September 13 & 14Kentucky Barn Quilt Painting at MAKE PaducahCreate a barn quilt using recycled wood with a choice of several patterns or custom design. Free demonstrations throughout the week. 5:30-8 PM. 628 Broadway. 270.201.2474 • makepaducah.com

September 14Barn Quilts Paint Night with Better than Ever at Ephemera PaducahPaint a quilt block reminiscent of barn quilts using a reclaimed 20” wood pallet. 5:30-8:30 PM. 333 N. 9th St. 270.443.0003 • ephemerapaducah.com


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Visual & Performing Arts

Museums & History

ViSuAl ArTS

September 15-October 13 A Curated Life: Celebrating Work from Regional Gallery Directors at Clemens Fine Arts Center GallerySelect works by the directors and curators of regional exhibition programs from southern Illinois, western Kentucky and western Tennessee. Tues.-Fri., 11 AM-2:30 PM and during special events.4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

OngoingLower Town Arts DistrictPaducah’s oldest residential neighborhood is home to working artists and the newly-expanded Paducah School of Art & Design.26 square blocks, 3rd to 9th Sts. and Jefferson St. to Park Ave. paducahmainstreet.org

Maiden Alley Cinema & GalleryCinematic art house featuring regular weekly film screenings of foreign and independent films. 112 Maiden Alley270.441.7007 • maidenalleycinema.com

PAPA Gallery Paintings and live demonstrations by regional artists. 124 Broadway. Regular/QuiltWeek Hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM.270.575.3544 • papagallery.com

Art Guild of Paducah GalleryWide variety of art and craft works hand-made by Guild members. Special fiber art exhibit.115 Market House Sq. Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM. 270.210.4383 • artguildofpaducah.org

Paducah School of Art & DesignState-of-the-art visual arts education facilities. Mon.-Thurs., 9 AM-9:15 PM; Fri., 9 AM-4 PM; Sat., 10 AM-4 PM905 Harrison St. 270.408.4278 • paducahschoolofartanddesign.org

August 17-September 7 – Noun or Verb – Interpretations of “Eclipse” by PSAD Faculty MembersSeptember 11-29 – Australia Wide Five September 24-27 – International UNESCO Showcase: Creative Cities of Crafts & Folk Art

PerFOrMiNG ArTS September 7-17Market House Theatre presents Dearly DepartedA group of colorful and dysfunctional Southern eccentrics gathers below the Mason-Dixon line. 141 Kentucky Ave.Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 PM; Sun., 2:30 PM; Also Sat., April 29 at 2:30 PM.270.444.6828 • markethousetheatre.org

September 9Paducah Symphony Orchestra presents Porgy & BessMaestro Raffaele Ponti conducts Leonard Bernstein’s overture to Candide, embarking on an evening filled with both nostalgic sounds and new ones to many ears.Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. 7:30 PM. 800.738.3727 • paducahsymphony.com

September 22Arts in Focus: Jerrod Niemann at Clemens Fine Arts CenterProlific Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann is known for clever wordplay and attention-grabbing lyrics. His number one hits include “Lover, Lover” and “Drink to That All Night.” 4810 Alben Barkley Dr. 7:30 PM.270.534.3212 • artsinfocus.org

The Carson CenterState-of-the-art venue hosts Broadway productions, well-known entertainers and special events. Call box office or visit website for tickets and details. 100 Kentucky Ave. 270.450.4444 • thecarsoncenter.org

September 13 – Jenny Doan on Center StageSeptember 16 – Illusionist Rick ThomasSeptember 21 – Olate Dogs, winners of America’s Got TalentSeptember 23 – WPSD Telethon of Stars featuring Sara EvansSeptember 27 – ZZ Top – The Tonnage Tour

River Discovery CenterInteractive exhibits include pilothouse simulator, flood and water show, 15-minute film and nautical/science-themed gift shop. 117 S. Water St. Mon.–Sat., 9:30 AM–5 PM; Sun., Apr.–Nov., 1–5 PM. Adults, $8; $5 ages 3-12; $7 Seniors. 270.575.9958 • riverdiscoverycenter.org

Hotel Metropolitan1908 historic hotel restored as an African-American heritage museum. Special QuiltWeek fish fry events on Fri., Sept. 15 and Sat., Sept. 16. Also open by appointment. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. 270.443.7918

Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum1852 Greek Revival home was once the residence of a Confederate General. Special display of quilts and 1830s loom. 631 Kentucky Ave. QuiltWeek Hours: Tues.–Sat., 10 AM–4 PM. Adults, $5; ages 6–12, $1. 270.575.5477

Paducah Railroad MuseumPaducah Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society showcases equipment and memorabilia from the romantic past of America’s railroads and locomotive simulator.2nd & Washington Sts. QuiltWeek hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 AM-4 PM.Adults, $5; children, $2.270.519.7377 • paducahrr.org

William Clark Market House Museum View exhibits/artifacts from Paducah’s past. Civil War era fabrics and quilts on display. 121 S. 2nd St. Tues.–Sat., 10 AM–4 PM. Adults, $4; under 12, $1270.443.7759 • markethousemuseum.com

Tours, Festivals & Fall events

regional Quilt-related events & Attractions

Special QuiltWeek DiningFRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 15Farm Fresh & Faith Quilters Luncheon at Grace Episcopal Church Entrees, locally-grown fresh vegetable offerings, Kentucky burgoo and salads. Free stained glass window tour. Reservations advised. 820 Broadway St. Seatings, 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM. $10. 270.443.1363Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Fried fish plates including white beans, slaw and cornbread. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. 10:30 AM - 3 PM. $9. 270.443.7918

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 16Quilters Breakfast at Sam’s Club: Complimentary breakfast. 3500 James Sanders Blvd. 7 - 9 AM. 270.444.6500. Country Ham Breakfast at Concord United Methodist: All you can eat breakfast includes sausage, eggs, biscuits, grits, hash brown potatoes and juice/milk/coffee. 5178 Hinkleville Rd. 6 AM - 10 AM. $6. 270.443.2669Fish Fry at Hotel Metropolitan: Fried fish plates including white beans, slaw and cornbread. 724 Oscar Cross Dr. Noon - 2 PM. $9. 270.443.7918Box Lunches at St. Matthew Lutheran Church: Smoked meat of choice, cabbage salad, baked beans, German potato salad and dessert. Eat in or takeout, pre-orders appreciated by September 1. Boxed lunch $12; Half chicken $6; Half rib $10. 2701 Broadway. 11 AM-1:30 PM 270.217.3339

September 4Labor Day Celebration at Carson Park Morning parade from 2nd & Broadway to 17th & Broadway followed by live entertainment and family activities at Carson Park. Parade, 9:30 AM. Joe Clifton Dr. & Madison St. 270.564.1108

September 14-16Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show at Carson ParkSee antique engines, tractors, cars and trucks on display, many with running engines. Presented by the McCracken County FFA Alumni. Featuring a parade, flea market, arts and crafts, barbecue, music, horse and mule pulls, a petting zoo, antique fire trucks and more. $5 general admission. Joe Clifton Dr. & Madison 270.832.1167

September 14 City Tours of Paducah Narrated 90-minute bus tour of Historic Downtown, Lower Town Arts District, Paducah landmarks and Whitehaven. Thurs., 9 AM, 11 AM, 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM. Compliments of the Paducah Visitors Bureau and Paducah Ambassadors. Sign up in Convention Center lobby at Paducah Information booth. 800.PADUCAH

September 22 & 23Paducah Fall Fiber Festival A weekend of workshops and events spotlight creativity in the fiber arts. Workshops focus on skill and technique include felting, needlework, weaving and more. Special events and free public activities include fiber art exhibit and artist talk at Yeiser Art Center, a panel discussion at Paducah School of Art & Design, bobbin lace demonstrations and Meet the Sheep.Various venues including MAKE Paducah, 628 Broadway 270.201.2474 • makepaducah.com

September 23Paducah Dragon Boat Festival at Paducah Riverfront River Discovery Center hosts dragon boat races on the Ohio River spotlighting the fastest growing international team sport. Paddle with a team or gather at the historic Paducah riverfront to watch the action. This award-winning annual festival also offers food vendors, live music and a children’s area. 9 AM-3:30 PM. 270.575.9958 • riverdiscoverycenter.org

September 28-30Barbecue on the River in Historic Downtown Gather with local Kentuckians to feast on mouthwatering hickory-smoked meats in Historic Downtown Paducah. Barbecue teams cook over 80,000 pounds of barbecue as part of this competition “Tournament and Pig Out.” Enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages, vendors, crafts, beer and wine gardens, the Paducah Farmers’ Market Fall Festival and more. Porkstock kick-off, Wed., September 27, 6 PM; Thurs.-Fri., 11 AM-11 PM; Sat., 10 AM-11 PM. 270.559.7330 • bbqontheriver.org

September 30Misaligned Minds 100 Bicycle TourFlat scenic bike tour through the beautiful countryside of western Kentucky features four well-marked routes (25, 40, 65, 100). Noble Park, 29165 Park Ave. 8 AM 270.442.0751 • bikeworldky.com

OngoingWhitehaven Welcome Center Tours 1860s antebellum mansion serves as Kentucky Welcome Center. 1845 Lone Oak Rd. (off I-24, Exit 7). Free tours every half hour during regular office hours, 2-4 PM. QuiltWeek Tours every half hour, Wed.-Sat., 9-11 AM & 1:30-4 PM. 270.554.2077

McCracken County Quilt Block TrailFollow the trail throughout Paducah-McCracken County. Sponsored by McCracken County Civic Beautification Board and Cooperative Extension. 270.554.9520 • mccracken.co.uky.edu

Paducah Homegrown Farmers’ Market306 N. Second St. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 AM-3:30 PM (limited vendors on weekdays); Sat., 7:30 AM-2 PM (full market days).270.444.8508A • paducahky.gov/farmers-market

Craft beer, Wine & SpiritsDry Ground Brewing Company3121 Broadway. Mon.–Thurs., 3–10 PM; Fri., 3–11 PM; Sat., Noon– 11 PM; Sun., 1-9 PM. 270.201.2096 • drygroundbrewing.comPaducah Beer Werks 301 N. 4th St. Tues.–Thurs., 11 AM–10 PM; Fri.–Sat., 11 AM–Midnight. 270.933.1265 • paducahbeerwerks.comPaducah Distilled Spirits: The Moonshine Company407 Jefferson St. Mon.–Fri., 10 AM–6 PM, Sat., 11 AM–6 PM. 270.415.5368 • paducahdistilledspirits.comPurple Toad Winery Wine Tastings4275 Old US Hwy. 45. Mon.–Thurs., 10:30 AM–6:30 PM; Fri. & Sat., 10:30 AM–8 PM; Sun., 1-6 PM. 270.554.0010 • purpletoadwinery.netSilent Brigade Distillery426 Broadway. Tues.-Thurs., 11 AM-1 AM; Fri.-Sat., 11 AM-3 AM; Sun., 1-10 PM. 270.709.3242 • silentbrigadedistillery.com

September 16Gourd Festival at Ice House Gallery—Mayfield, KYFestival and silent auction of quilt by Fran McEachern. Ice House Gallery, 120 N. 8th St., Mayfield, KY. 9 AM-3 PM; 270.247.6971 • Icehousearts.org

September 13-16Crittenden County Amish Backroads Festival—Marion, KYShopping, dining and self-guided tour of the largest Amish community in Kentucky. Begin at 213 South Main St., Marion, KY. Fri. & Sat., 9 AM-4 PM. Free. 270.965.5015

September 16 & 17Quilts, Coverlets & Comforters: Keeping Warm in 1850s—Land Between the Lakes, KYDiscover rich textile traditions with treasured 1850-era quilts and coverlets on display. Step back in time and join the quilting bee and learn the difference between a quilt, coverlet and comforter, and watch as our newest coverlet is made, one handspun yarn at a time. Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. 10 AM–3 PM. Adults, $5. Ages 5–12, $3; under 5, free. 931.232.6457

OngoingCalloway County Quilt Trail —Murray, KYSelf-guided tour of community barn quilts. See Murray Visitor Guide for tour information. 270.758.2199 • tourmurray.com

Don’t miss Paducah School of Art & Design featuring exhibitions in the new Ford Gallery!

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