lexington Community Events
Lexington Clothesline Project
August 28 Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
In conjunction with UTVS: Pieces of Me, the Clothesline Project is a collective visual display of t-shirts that have been decorated by survivors of violence or those wishing to honor victims of violence. The purpose of The Clothesline Project is to raise awareness about violence against women and provide another avenue for survivors to courageously break the silence that often surrounds their experiences.
Location
Chrysalis House Community Center
UTVS Film Festival
August 29 Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Film Festival exhibiting short and feature-length films relating to ending violence against women. Eve Ensler’s Until the Violence Stops will also be screened.
Location
Lexington Downtown Public Library
140 E. Main Street
Details
Please click here for a detailed schedule of films.
Directions
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UTVS: KY FEMALE MUSIC REVUE
August 30 thursday: 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Features female soloists and female fronted bands from around the region and as far as MN.
$7 cover; 21+.
Location
The Dame
Acts include:
Tina Cofer- Lexington,KY
Alanna Fugate- Louisville, KY
JoAnna James- Minneapolis, MN
Lil Ms. Tammy Smith- Lexington, KY
Noizejoi- Bowling Green, KY
Chew Chat Chill Happy Hour at Mia’s Restaurant
August 30 thursday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free Hors d'oeuvres and ½ price drinks. Music by Sasha Collette and Lance Hager Emily Hagihara
Formerly Incarcerated Women’s Discussion Panel
August 31
FRIDAY: Press Conference 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM; panel 1:00 PM - 2:30PM
This panel and press conference will focus on the issue of violence against women as a pathway to incarceration of women. Some studies reveal that 90% of women who are or have been incarcerated are victims of violence against women and girls. The panel will consist of formerly incarcerated women from Kentucky’s correctional institutions as well as advocates, activists, and attorneys who are working to support them. Former Lexington Mayor, Teresa Issac, will moderate the panel.
Location
Lexington Downtown Public Library
Details
Directions
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Anyone of Us: Words From Prison
August 31 FRIDAY Time: Reception & Silent Auction 6:00 PM; Curtain 7:00 PM
This production reveals the connection between women in prison and the violence that often puts them there.
Location
Singletary Center
Details
Ticket Info
For tickets visit www.singletarytickets.com. Tickets $25.00; $15.00 for students and senior citizens. There is a package deal of 1 ticket for Anyone of Us and 1 ticket for MMRP for $40.00.
DIrections
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UTVS Red Tent
August 18-September 1 Hours of operation: TBA
The Red Tent is truly at the heart of the Festival and will serve as the resource station for all events happening in the Lexington area and across the state. The Red Tent will be a constant fixture throughout the two week Festival, located in downtown Lexington. It will feature booths from local service providers and Festival sponsors, merchandise for the Festival, descriptions of and maps to Festival events, and serve as a safe place for Festival participants to congregate, meditate, contemplate, celebrate and relax.
Location
TBA
Details
TBA
Until the Violence Stops…We Won’t Stop!
SEPTEMBER 1 SATURDAY: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
End of the festival celebration with music, food, and a corn hole tournament at the Lexington Courthouse Plaza. Wear UTVS:KY gear to Bombay Brazier, Alfalfa’s, Common Grounds and Third Street Stuff during the celebration on Sept. 1st for great discounts. Bands include
Totem soul @3
Mother Jane @ 4:30
The Big Maracas @ 6:00
The Hollywood Ten @ 7:30
And Chico Fellini @ 9:00
UTVS: KY Corn Hole Tournament.
SEPTEMBER 1 SATURDAY: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Entry fee $5, prizes available.
Downtown Lexington, Courthouse Plaza
