The arts are alive and well across the Commonwealth, thanks in large part to my very special guest this week!! Meet Dr. Leeann Potter, who proudly serves as Communications Director for the Kentucky Arts Council. This Frankfort-based agency is committed to creating educational opportunities in all forms of the arts, for patrons of all ages, in all parts of the state. Lend Dr. Potter your listening ears as she discusses such opportunities, which often stem from collaborative efforts of artists with schools, libraries, and other community partners. She also highlights organizational programs offering notable membership perks, such as the "Kentucky Crafted" program featuring a yearly market weekend for artists to display and sell their creations. Finally, she describes other networking and professional development resources available to artists through the council, and tells us how to nominate that deserving someone for a Governor's Award in the Arts, which will be awarded this fall. For additional info regarding any aspects of our conversation, please drop Dr. Potter a line at leeann.potter@ky.gov. And, be sure to visit the Kentucky Arts Council's web page linked here: https://artscouncil.ky.gov/.

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Quite frankly, there is very little that this week's special guest hasn't dabbled in at some point . . .but, chances are you'll recognize the name, thanks to her nationally-syndicated radio program!! I'm delighted to welcome Pem Pfisterer Clark, host of "Wedding Planning with Pem", heard on Henderson's WSON Radio, and many other stations across the Commonwealth and beyond! Pem is also a licensed wedding officiant, who offers several scenic settings which are uniquely suited to accommodate intimate ceremonies. If that weren't enough, she is an excellent source of tuxedo and suit rentals for special occasions...and, she skillfully teaches art to children of all ages through her downtown Henderson studio of art instruction. Join me and Pem as we discuss the discovery of her artistic talents, her masterful works of art that have been sold both nationally and internationally, and the specifics of the classes she regularly teaches. We also detail her tuxedo/suit rental business, her splendid wedding venues, and the creation/evolution of her radio show (which is still going strong after 25 years!). Lastly, we touch on a podcast she co-hosts with long-time WSON News Director Bill Stephens Stark known as "Around Town with Stark and Clark". For inquiries regarding any and all aspects of my conversation with Pem, don't hesitate to call or text her at 270-454-8181. Additional information about "Wedding Planning with Pem" is readily available through the web page linked here: https://weddingplanningwithpem.com/. Be sure to click on the following link to find out more about Pem's engaging art classes for children: https://mspemsartforkids.com/. Details about her intimate wedding spaces are as close as the following website: https://marrymesimply.com/. And finally, listen and subscribe to the "Around Town with Stark and Clark" podcast by simply clicking here: https://aroundtownwithstarkandclark.com/.

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If you're a fan of UK and other Commonwealth sports, you most certainly owe this week's special guest a listen!! Introducing Mr. Mark Story, a Sports Columnist from the Lexington Herald-Leader, who has been a fixture at the newspaper since 1990. Mark has been privileged to cover each and every Kentucky Derby since 1994, every UK-U of L football game since 1994, and all but four UK-U of L basketball games since 1996! Grab a comfy chair as he discusses his path into sports journalism, and the manner in which he quickly found himself at the Herald-Leader. He also looks back on many highlights of his sports coverage pursuits, including unforgettable games he has witnessed, notable connections he has made, and memorable interactions with players/coaches. And, tune in to find out if he has any scoops on comings/goings in the transfer portal, or other aspects of UK basketball, that Cats fans may want to be on alert for in the near future! Feel free to contact Mark Story via email at mstory@herald-leader.com. And, be sure to enjoy his insightful articles, and support his work with a digital subscription, by visiting his Herald-Leader web page linked here: https://www.kentucky.com/profile/218577285/.

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