Join the Dandelion Scribes for our upcoming
EVENTS
THE DANDELION STAGE
at Fireglow Forest with Appalachian Artist League!
THE DANDELION STAGE AT FIREGLOW FOREST
A Summer Solstice Arts Gathering
Music | Poetry | Art Exhibit | Open Mic | Community Pot Luck
Join us for an evening of live music, poetry, visual arts and good food at the serene Fireglow Forest Riverbank Campground.
The Dandelion Scribes will open the evening with live music and poetry readings, before turning the stage over to artists in the local community who wish to share their voices. In between, there will be opportunities to enjoy art from the Appalachian Artist League, eat some good food and connect with local artists and art-lovers.
When: Wednesday, June 17 at 6pm
Where: Fireglow Forest Riverbank Campground
3677 Lower River Road, Livingston, KY (25 mins from downtown London)
EVENT DETAILS
We ask that everyone bring a dish or snack to share.
Bring your own drinks (non-alcoholic only please)
Bring a picnic blanket and/or a camping chair.
Please RSVP via the event organizers so we can have an idea on numbers, as space is limited. Contact the Scribes to RSVP!
Parking is limited, so we encourage you to carpool if possible.
Artists: Come and share your art with us! If you would like to perform or exhibit your art, please contact Frances by Friday, June 5th at 606-703-2472 or message her on Instagram @francesdenisepoetry.
This event is open to the public.
Entry is free; donations are appreciated.
Thank you for supporting the arts!
With love,
Appalachian Artist League
Dandelion Scribes
Fireglow Forest Riverbank Campground
EVENT SCHEDULE
5pm: Artists set up
6pm: Doors open
6:30pm: Music and poetry from the Dandelion Scribes
7:30pm: Enjoy food + art exhibit
8:30pm: Open mic (up to 10 mins per artist)
9:30pm: Pack up and close
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MUSES & MAGICIANS
at the gazebo in Historic Rugby!
Come to the gazebo at Historic Rugby on June 19 and amuse yourself with Muses & Magicians β a variety show featuring live music, dance, and spoken word performances. Showtime 7pm. Featuring local musical artists: Gerald Hanwright, Annie Motto, Stephen Phillips & the dancing dithyrambler. With special guest, author & poet Kristen Reid. FREE show, with tips greatly appreciated! All are welcome to join the fun, savor the sunshine, and enjoy the harmonious beauty of art & the outdoors.
Address: 1331 Rugby Pkwy, Rugby, TN 37733
Parking available at the Visitor Centre and Public House.
Muses & Magicians is a summer variety show series hosted by Historic Rugby. Other upcoming dates: July 11 & August 29. Each show features a unique blend of music, dance, spoken word, and theatrics with a rotating cast of local performers.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Our first print Dandelion Scribes poetry anthology will be published on August 15, 2026!
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Where the Old Stories Still Breathe
An Anthology of Poetry from the Heart of Appalachia
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Our book launch event will be hosted by Historic Rugby 8/15/26 at the Rebecca Johnson Theatre (located in the Visitor Center at 1331 Rugby Pkwy, Rugby, TN 37733). The event will begin at 7pm.
We will present a poetry reading featuring the anthology contributors, offer refreshments, and have the very first copies of the book for sale!
Donations to Historic Rugby will be accepted at the door.
With 25 locally-based core contributors (from eastern TN/KY):
Cari Lynne Wilson, Amber Sparks, Amethyst Drake, Angelia Ross, Blair Correll, Brandon Thorpe, Dane Osborne, Frances Denise, Olivia Gilreath, Sheena Fry King, Kristen Reid, R. Clift, Stephanie Duncan, Chris Boyatt, Jade Foster, Cameron Lyric Cox, Bobbie Jean, Olivia Immitt, Stephen Young, Diona Marie Gwyn, Nina, Rhonda Kendziorski, Kristian Obrusanszki, Stephen Phillips, and Cheyanne Leonardo.
The anthology is named after the poem βWhere the Old Stories Still Breatheβ by Olivia Gilreath, from our digital collection Myths, Monsters, Messengers.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Our deepest gratitude goes out to the following folks & organizations whose contributions brought this book to life: Historic Rugby, Sheena Fry King, Brandon Thorpe, Jimmy Barna of Big South Fork Brewing, Helga Kidder, Rhonda Kendziorski, Sharon Leonardo, Whitney Shirley, Madison Correll, Blair Correll, Lori Phillips-Jones, Mellisa Pascale, Charles Thomas, & two extremely generous Anonymous donors.
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