Greenup Holiday Market
How important is it to you to buy local? Do you appreciate the local artists, artisans, writers, and musicians in your home county? Do you want to contribute to your local economy? Do you enjoy giving handmade gifts with a story? If any of these questions speaks to you, I can help you act on your desire to buy local!
The Greenup Extension Service is hosting the Greenup Holiday Market at the office building in Wurtland on Saturday, November 3rd from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Free and open to the public! The address of the office is 35 Wurtland Avenue, Wurtland, KY 41144. Call 606-836-0201 with any questions. If you haven’t been to the office before, it is directly across US 23 from the Industrial Parkway. It is also beside the historic McConnell House.
Promoted in partnership by the Family Consumer Science and Fine Arts programs, the Greenup Holiday Market has become a staple event in Greenup County each year on the first Saturday in November. There is no admission fee – all free and open to the public! Vendors are local artisans and crafters who will have 100% homemade and handmade items for sale. Come and see the wonderful opportunities to make purchases from local vendors. Bring your family and friends. Shop local and support your economy.
You will love telling the story of each gift that you give from the Greenup Holiday Market. There is nothing better than giving a gift with meaning that was made by the hands of a local artisan. You can tell the recipient of your gift that you met the artisan and talked with them at the market. You can even take a picture of the artist/artisan to give along with your gift! A gift from the heart that supports local art is a gift with higher value than a gift card or a last minute mall purchase. Don’t let that last minute shopping crunch get you. Come to the Greenup Holiday Market and do your shopping early while there is a great selection. The local food truck, Dragonfly Café, will out front to provide lunch to our vendors and patrons. I’ll see you there!
Handel’s Messiah – Community Chorus
Do you like to sing? Do you like to listen to classic music literature? I have an opportunity for you – no matter which question you answered with “yes.”
Carl Taylor is again directing a community chorus and orchestra this year. Years past have been a great success and I expect this year to continue the tradition. If you have ever considered learning to sing Handel’s Messiah, I can help! The Greenup Extension Fine Arts Program is offering free rehearsal sessions leading up to the December performance. Call the office for details. 606-836-0201 You can also send me an email anne.stephens@uky.edu to let me know that you want to sing with us. I’ll be happy to drop a copy of the music in the mail to you and send you a list of YouTube links to rehearsal videos. This is a terrific resource! Mr. Taylor and I have found some links that are similar to our tempos so that you can practice on your own at home and come to rehearsal with the group ready to polish up.
We will have special rehearsal materials for each voice part – soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. The chorus is all volunteer and open to anyone with a heart for choral music. Experienced singers are welcome as well as anyone who wishes to learn. There are leaders in every voice part to help the lesser experienced singers feel comfortable. We have online links available as well as printed copies of the music. No worries about the copies – this music is “public domain” and legal to copy. There is no charge for the music or the workshops. We encourage you to get involved and celebrate the season with one of the most famous pieces of music in history.
We will be doing seven of the choruses – not the entire work. I promise you a great time with this group of singers. If you prefer to be a listener, that is great too. Every performer needs a good listener! I can think of no better way to celebrate Christmas on a Sunday afternoon in December than this piece of music literature. These sounds have defined the holidays for many, many years. Our performance will take place at Plaza Nazarene Church in Russell. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a classic sound of Christmas. More details to come very soon.
Anne Stephens, Extension Agent for Fine Arts in Greenup County can be reached at 606-836-0201 or anne.stephens@uky.edu. Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND KENTUCKY COUNTIES, COOPERATING.
