The sixth annual Guitar as Art show, the traditional opening event of the Soybean Festival, was hosted in the Fine Arts Gallery Sunday, Sept. 1. The Guitar as Art exhibition allows creators to paint two-dimensional designs on acoustic guitars and be judged on them. The theme of this year’s Guitar as Art was “Icons of… Continue reading Iconic guitars celebrate Martin
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Festival presents 5th annual ‘Guitar as Art’ exhibit
The Tennessee Soybean Festival has partnered with UTM’s Department of Visual and Theatre Arts to present the 5th annual “Guitar as Art” exhibit. As the name states, the “Guitar as Art” exhibit features an assortment of vibrantly designed guitars, coinciding with the musical Soybean Festival that takes place in Martin. Thirty artists participated in the event… Continue reading Festival presents 5th annual ‘Guitar as Art’ exhibit
Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
On Wednesday, Sept. 5, the Tennessee Soybean Festival hosted a joint concert with the Jackson Symphony Orchestra (JSO) and the UTM University Singers at the Festival Park Amphitheater in downtown Martin. The orchestra led in a spirited performance conducted by Peter Shannon, and featuring prominent accompaniment from the choir under the direction of Mark… Continue reading Jackson Symphony POPS at Soybean concert
Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun
Activities Sept. 1 – Minecraft Farming Challenge, hosted by the UTM College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences and Northwest Tennessee Entrepreneur Center; ages 10-17; $10 advance registration; 325 Gooch Hall, 8 a.m.-noon or 1-5 p.m., $100 cash prize Sept. 1 – Tour of the Arts: Soybean Festival General Store, 10 a.m.; also 11 a.m. Sept.… Continue reading Annual Festival Features Plenty of Fun