AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMusic & Policy: Kentucky is creating a new Governor’s Office of Music to back musicians, venues, festivals, and music businesses statewide, with a focus on keeping Kentucky a live-music destination and boosting the industry’s $6.9B impact. Arts & Community: Frankfort artist Mark Crowdus hosts an art reception Oct. 11 (noon–2 p.m.) at First United Methodist Church, with the exhibit running through Oct. 31. Live Music Festival: The Underwater Moonshine Festival returns Oct. 9–10 at Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. in Frankfort, featuring acts including Town Meeting, Watson Twins, Red Wanting Blue, and more. Broadcast Honors: Frankfort’s Charlie Baglan is named an inductee for the 2026 Kentucky Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Family-Friendly Theater: The Paul Sawyier Public Library’s week includes “Twinderella” (Bluegrass Theatre Guild) and Dungeons & Dragons for teens. Sports & Culture: Boone County KY Pride Festival is set for Oct. 4 (noon–4 p.m.) at Y’Alls Stadium in Florence, with free tickets, vendors, and entertainment. Safety Watch: A Henderson juvenile faces charges after police say AI-generated sexually explicit images of classmates were created and shared—part of a national pattern of similar cases.
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