A gold gilded (is that a redundancy?) mummy mask, 40-60AD, from the Roman period of Egyptian history, was being installed as part of the upcomng Excavating Egypt exhibit on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The exhibit runs from March 22 to June 14. It is being touted, from the brochure, as "Great discoveries from the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, University College London." The exhibit highlights the story of pioneer archaeologist Sir William Petrie and his exploration of ancient Egypt between the 1880s and 1920s. More than 200 of his most significant finds are included in the exhibit. Photo by David Perry | Staff
'Excavating Egypt' shatters art museum records
By Mary Meehan mmeehan1@herald-leader.com
With nearly 13,000 visitors, the exhibit Excavating Egypt buried previous attendance records at The Art Museum at the University of Kentucky and could help attract funding for other blockbuster exhibits.
Lexington council hears specifics about Lyric Theatre plans
By Beverly Fortune bfortune@herald-leader.com
The Lyric Theatre business plan work group on Tuesday answered several questions the city has asked about the operation and funding of the theater.
Francisco's Farm works hard to be a festival-goers' favorite
By Rich Copley rcopley@herald-leader.com
MIDWAY — Many visitors to the Francisco's Farm Arts Festival receive a ballot for AmericanStyle Magazine's Top 10 Art Fairs and Festivals poll.
Renowned glass artist opens Governor's School for the Arts
By Ashlee Clark aclark@herald-leader.com,By Ashlee Clark
Stephen Rolfe Powell is a self-proclaimed pyromaniac. The glass artist and Centre College professor started his career as a painter but later switched to glass, a medium that allowed him the spontaneity and physicality that he needed, he said.
