Hoptown Chronicle

Museum After Dark is a new program the Museums of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County is offering outside of normal operating hours.

Wood art by Willie Rascoe, paintings by Thea Russell and quilting by Dr. Nancy J. Dawson will be included in the African American Artist Showcase.

The celebration and awards ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at The Bruce.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to audition. Roles as assistant directors will also be assigned.

Produced annually, "The Round Table" was established in 1966 by HCC English instructor Frances G. Thomas and her students.

Dr. Paresh and Mona Sheth will prepare Indian food and share stories about their cuisine for the Feb. 13 gathering.

Wind chill values below zero will create hazardous conditions for Western Kentucky, warned the National Weather Service.

Petrie, who represents a portion of Christian County, chairs the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.

The Friends of the Library provided $1,000 for the prizes. The art will be displayed in a newly renovated Youth Services area.

Brett Pritchett will lead the Jan. 30 program on the history of one of Hopkinsville's fraternal organizations.

On the last Saturday of each month, participants can become detectives and help solve a history mystery at the museum.

District officials made the decision "after additional snow that fell in our area overnight."