Arts & Culture

Local museum director Alissa Keller will give the program on Aug. 27 at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

One of the highlights of the gala will be a “Create from the Collection” silent auction featuring pieces from local artists who find inspiration in Gaither’s Zoophisticates creations.

Following Driskell's reading at the public library, Hopkinsville writer Eric Morris will lead a writing workshop based on Driskell's poetry.

During a recent program at The Crusty Pig restaurant, which stands today where Hotel Latham did a century ago, Alissa Keller filled in many details about the life of this grand Hopkinsville landmark.

The Taste of the Town, featuring food trucks, music and dancing, is planned at Founders Square, and special programming will happen at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.

Bri Smith, a real estate agent and former music teacher, has also served as a board member for the arts council.

Hopkinsville native Gant Gaither, an artist known for whimsical paintings featuring animals, is the inspiration for the gala.

On July 29, 1931, a crowd estimated at 10,000 to 12,000 people packed downtown for a chance at cash prizes and for special deals local merchants offered.

The restaurant will serve a pizza buffet, and the museum's executive director will lead a program on Hotel Latham's history.

The Art Loop, on Aug. 22, will feature 30 artists in 10 studios and host venues.

The show is about Gander's remarkable hospitality for 7,000 stranded airline passengers following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

The Human Rights Commission will present awards during an Aug. 2 event to community members "whose service, leadership, faith, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Hopkinsville-Christian County."