Reception kicked of Mark Twain Storytelling Festival
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
A reception in the Lindsey Wilson University W.W. Slider Humanities Center on Friday June 19, 2025, kicked off the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival.
The event celebrated the art of storytelling, along with Mark Twain's Columbia roots. Comments | Permalink Kayla Koerner emceed the MTS Festival
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Adair County Elementary School teacher Kayla Koerner serves as emcee of the inaugural Mark Twain Storytelling Festival, held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Lindsey Wilson University's V.P. Henry Auditorium. Comments | Permalink Arts Admin students and Mayor Hoots
2026-06-22 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, far right, was joined on Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Lindsey Wilson University W.W. Slider Humanities Center Recital Hall by the four Lindsey Wilson students whose arts administration class project led to the Mark Twain Storytelling Festival.
From left: Shiane Lussier '26 of Bremen, Kentucky; Leif Honaker '27 of Columbia; Gage Carnes '26 of Jamestown, Kentucky; Sabrina Ruiz '26 of Louisville, Kentucky; and Hoots. Comments | Permalink Older Photos