Nov 09 Monday
The Bell Court Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Bell Court, Historic Lexington’s Timeless Jewel. This stunning 240-page book will be unveiled officially at the Bell House on November 9th at 7 pm. Beautifully illustrated with the photography of award-winning Bob Willcutt, the historical narrative is written entirely by the residents of Bell Court. A short talk about Bell Court will be followed with refreshments and the opportunity to purchase a book. For additional information, please contact michaelgriffin303@gmail.com.
Nov 11 Wednesday
What happens when historical photographs become cloth, quilts become games, and archival discoveries inspire new artworks? Join Berea, KY artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a conversation about Black American textile traditions, storytelling, and the interconnected histories of art and community. Drawing on her Onyx Patchworks series, Wells will explore how she brings Berea’s histories into colorful textile works that invite people to look, play, and engage with the past.
This is a free event.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM 5:00 PMUnion Church Berea, 200 Prospect Street, Berea, Kentucky, 40403
Learn more: https://www.bossirainbow.com/events/in-conversation-black-american-textile-traditions
Produced by St. Andrews University’s Commemorative Cultures Project.Photo Credit: Erica Chambers Photography
Nov 13 Friday
Want to build a business from start to finish with the help of artificial intelligence (AI)? Join SteadfastIQ's free 40-minute live intro on Zoom, taught by an experienced industry expert. Beginners welcome, no experience needed.
We'll walk through every stage of building a business with AI:- Market research: use AI to size up your market, customers and competitors- Site development: build your website quickly with AI tools- Marketing: create posts, ads and promo content with AI- Implementation: put your plan into action with AI-powered workflows- App building: build a simple app for your business with AI, no coding needed
Includes a live demo and time for questions.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, Nov 13 - Dec 19, 2026, 4:00-4:40 PM ET (7:00 PM ET sessions are also offered on the same days)Where: Online on Zoom. Your link is emailed after you register.Cost: FreeRegister: https://steadfastiq.com/#registerContact: hello@steadfastiq.com, 859-466-0813
Optional: if you'd like to go deeper afterward, paid live classes are available. The intro stands on its own.
This is an educational program. No income or business results are promised.
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Nov 17 Tuesday
On Tuesday, 17 November Gallery on Main will host their annual Juried High School Show & All Member Exhibit, however, this year there will also be a book signing! The book signing will feature 3 books illustrated by Pat Banks, the Board President; several books by Obiora Embry, the Board Vice-President; and Jim Embry, a Gallery on Main artist.
Pat Banks is one of the founding members of Richmond Community Galleries, Inc.—it has been Doing Business As Gallery on Main for over two decades—and the Board President. She wears many hats (watercolor painter, Kentucky Riverkeeper President, and more), like the other two authors, and is the illustrator of three books: A is for Appalachia, Toys and Games of Appalachia, and most recently Appalachian Plants. If you already have one of these books bring it to have it signed. If you do not have any purchase one or more on-site and have them signed in person.
Obiora Embry has been on the Gallery on Main Board since 2016 and has served as the President and Vice-President. He wrote his first two poems in the second grade and has been a lover of words for as long as he can remember. Obiora will have several books for you to choose from: The Embry Family Cookbook, Second Edition; Expanding Horizons Through Creative Expressions (2nd Edition); Love & Other Emotions: Poems from 1990-2001; and Martin Family Word Search (2nd Edition). He will also have copies of the Getting Back to Nature 2027 Calendar to sell & sign. To learn more about his books you can check out www.GettingBack2nature.farm and www.EmbryBooks.org; and at the book signing he can sign your calendar and/or books that you purchase.
Jim Embry, an international globe trotter, is self-described as being an activist since he was 10 years old. He is also a griot—a storyteller—his family and the communities that he calls called home, so it's fitting that his debut book is entitled THE GREAT REMEMBERING: From Kentucky Soil to Global Table. If you do not already have a copy of Jim's book you can purchase it at the book signing and have it signed.
And for those not in the know it may be cheaper to purchase books from your favorite online retailer, but know that by purchasing books directly from one of these authors, they get to retain more income from the book sales, thus allowing them to write more books!
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