Arts & Culture

Organizers decided on the venue change because of the forecast for rain.

The Friends of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library is organizing the 1920s themed event on Aug. 28.

The Hopkinsville native's 2002 book “Communion: The Female Search for Love” has seen a remarkable resurgence — thanks in part to a grass-roots campaign that encouraged readers to buy hooks’ book before Vice President JD Vance released his new memoir, also titled “Communion.”

Local observances begin with a Pennyrile Area Community Band concert on Thursday and continue with a big fireworks show Saturday at the fairgrounds.

Numerous activities are planned at the Kentucky Historical Society. A fireworks show set to music will wrap up the event.

The Chair Project raised $3,680 for Sanctuary Inc. as bidders packed Hopkinsville Brewing Co. to claim creatively remade chairs, benches and stools, while Hoptown Chronicle honored the winners of its companion chair-themed haiku contest.

The mural was installed Friday outside WB Express, a carry-out restaurant at Fifth and Main streets. Two smaller painted pieces were installed in front of the Alhambra Theatre.

Hoptown Chronicle announces the winning entries, honorable mentions and selected submissions from its 2026 Chair Project haiku contest.

Kelly Selfe, who most recently served as arts education coordinator at the Pennyroyal Arts Council, will lead the art museum in downtown Cadiz.

One of the organization's goals was to prove that a town the size of Hopkinsville could produce music at a high level of artistry.

The program provides artists with marketing support, networking opportunities, business training and statewide and national exposure.

The group’s first concert will be on Saturday, June 20, at the Alhambra Theatre.