The Paducah Symphony Orchestra in western Kentucky will participate in the 2015 Lower Town Arts & Music Festival, which will take place in Paducah’s Lower Town neighborhood from May 15 to 16. The festival spotlights performing artists of all types and genres who live within approximately 200 miles of Paducah. Performers in addition to the Paducah Symphony include the Paducah Symphony Youth Orchestra and Youth Chorus; the Nashville-based indie rock group The Features; the Paducah-based Legendary Shack Shakers; D’arkestra, a jazz-fusion group from Louisville; and the St. Louis blues and roots band The Loot Rock Gang. Also planned at the festival will be a children’s tent, a “top potter” competition, performances by Paducah Improv and River City Poetry, and more than 50 artist booths. The Paducah Symphony has participated each year of the festival, which is currently in its fifth year. More information can be found at www.lowertownamf.com.

Posted April 7, 2015