The Empty Bowls Project returns to Paducah for the sixth year. The event helps sponsor 70,000 meals that the community kitchen serves every year, with approximately 1,700 bowls. On Sounds Good, Paducah artisan Michael Terra discusses the Throw-A-Thon, Monday and how he got involved in bringing the project to Paducah.
The national Empty Bowls Project just celebrated its 25 anniversary last year. It's a grassroots project where artists in communities get together with people in need, raising money for local food insecurity issues, Terra says. Every project features handmade artisan bowls and proceeds go to local hunger issues.
Terra says the Throw-A-Thon is a fun way for community members to sit down at a pottery wheel and make a bowl. the Paducah School of Art and Design has volunteered its space and provides the clay. This event is on January 25 from 5 to 8 p.m.
February 20 at the Julian Carroll Convention Center is the fundraiser event. Doors open at 11 and it goes until 2. Tickets are $15 or more. Terra says you'll wait in line and exchange your ticket for a bowl. Then 17 different local restaurants will put food in your bowl and you can keep the bowl after the event.
For more information, call 270-908-0090 or visit The Empty Bowls of Paducah Facebook page.
