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Arts & Ideas

Welcome to Arts & Ideas

CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • PERFORMANCES 

Rooted in our mission to enrich the community through engaging arts experiences and educational opportunities, Arts & Ideas brings you the latest on classes, workshops, and performances happening right here in Paducah.

Discover new opportunities to learn, create, and connect through community arts education at the Paducah School of Art and Design, and experience inspiring live performances at the Clemens Fine Arts Center. Each edition highlights ways you can participate, grow, and be inspired—no matter your age or artistic background.

For additional information call 270-534-3901 or 270-534-3212. Join us in celebrating creativity and lifelong learning, one event at a time.

The Princess Who Lost Her Hair After refusing a weaver bird’s request, Princess Kalendi loses her beautiful hair and brings drought upon her kingdom. A kind beggar named Muoma sets out to find the bird and, through acts of compassion, earns a magical seed to help the princess. As Princess Kalendi learns to nurture the plant, her hair and the kingdom’s vitality are restored, leading her to recognize the value of empathy and selflessness.  Recommended for Ages 6-11 Run Time ≈40 minutes.  A play by Jeremy Kisling. Based on the story by Tolowa Mollel. 

This is a daytime matinee for "the young and young at heart", We welcome home schoolers and seniors to come see the show too! To make reservations call (270) 534-3212.

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Pinocchio: From the moment Gepetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland be too much for Pinocchio? When Gepetto is swallowed by a whale, it is up to this little puppet to show his courage and prove his love for his Papa is real. This is a new, fast-paced, story-within-a-story version of the classic Pinocchio tale. 

Truth, trouble, and a talking puppet… no lie – this show is a must -see! Get your tickets today! Recommended for Ages 6-10 Run Time 70 minutes.   By Greg Banks. With music by Victor Zupanc.  Based on the story by Carlo Collodi. 

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