Youth Bored Concert
Youth Bored is a goup where young individuals can experience a wide variety of music and art while meeting regional peers and developing long-term friendships. It’s an open community venue that thrives on the positive creative energy of shared political, social, and artistic views.
Shape Note Singing Workshop - 11am-Noon, Whitesburg Historic Post Office
Seedtime welcomes Dr. Ron Pen of the University of Kentucky to lead a shape note singing school during the festival at the Historic Whitesburg Post Office on Saturday, June 11th at 11:00am. People of all singing skill levels are invited to participate. Dr. Pen, a founding member of the Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp Singers, will be teaching Seedtime participants the American singing tradition known as “shape note singing.” This musical style, often called “Sacred Harp” singing, is a type of sight-reading notation that is a rich part of American heritage. Dr. Pen’s workshop will be open to everyone willing to participate. No musical experience necessary.
Growers’ Market
Hankerin’ for some fresh produce and hand-grown crops? Seedtime 2011, with the Letcher County Tourism Commission and Extension Office, is happy to present an open Growers’ Market along Main Street Saturday afternoon.
Everyone who grows their own produce (and loves to eat it) is welcome to come on down and see what Mother Nature has to offer. Can’t you taste those watermelons? . . .
Whitesburg ArtWalk - 4pm-9pm, Downtown Whitesburg
Take a walking tour through Whitesburg to see the work of over forty local and regional artists. ArtWalk begins at 4pm on Main Street. This is a great opportunity to talk with artists, meet fellow art enthusiasts, and get to know downtown Whitesburg.