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Mountain Arts Center Presents Exclusive Screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul
THE MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVE SCREENING OF GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL SEPTEMBER 24 6PM ACCLAIMED NEW DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND CO-FOUNDER AND AMERICAN ICON $2 FROM TICKETS SOLD FOR ALL SCREENINGS TO BENEFIT THE MOUNTAIN ARTS CENTER ARTS EDUCATION FUND “A timeless portrait of one of our greatest bands ever – The Allman Brothers Band. Centered around a rare and intimate interview with Gregg Allman, The Music of My Soul tells the
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Patton Leadership Institute Concludes Regional Tour in Floyd County
PRESTONSBURG, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber’s Patton Leadership Institute Class of 2026 concluded its final monthly session on Thursday, June 4, with a day of leadership development across Floyd County.The day began at the Appalachian Wireless Corporate Offices, where participants received an introduction to the company, its history, and role in serving Eastern Kentucky. The group gained insight into the technical operations of Appalachian Wireless, including a behind-the-scenes look at its technical
Southeast Kentucky Chamber Hosts National Civics Bee Regional Competition at Mountain Arts Center
PRESTONSBURG, KY — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the National Civics Bee Regional Competition on April 23. 2026, at the Mountain Arts Center in Prestonsburg, welcoming middle school students from across the region for a day of civic engagement and academic competition.The live competition featured thirteen 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, representing three Eastern Kentucky counties, who wrote essays identifying a problem within their community and proposing a solution using civic
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National Civics Bee Essay Deadline Extended to February 17
PIKEVILLE, KY — February 3, 2026 — The Southeast Kentucky Chamber announced today that the essay submission deadline for the 2026 National Civics Bee has been extended to Monday, February 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM, due to widespread winter weather. This extension will allow middle school students additional time to participate and submit their essays.The National Civics Bee, organized in partnership with The Civic Trust of the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is designed to inspire young Americans to engage in
Community Shines at Dancing for Shelter, Raising Over $40,000 for Maddiwar House of Hope
PRESTONSBURG, KY — November 8, 2025 —The Floyd County Homeless Shelter’s annual Dancing for Shelter fundraiser lit up the stage at the Mountain Arts Center on Saturday, November 8, raising over $40,000 in support of the Maddiwar House of Hope.Modeled after everyone’s favorite professional dancing reality competition, Dancing for Shelter pairs local community leaders and volunteers with experienced dancers for an evening of fun, flair, and philanthropy all in the spirit of helping neighbors in need. This
