Arts & Culture Archives

Hopkinsville’s Big Read has more offerings in November

by Julia Hunter
November 6, 2023

Events include a workshop on writing thank you notes, a book discussion, the Sons of Mystro concert, a quilt program and Community Reader Day.

Vinyl boom alive and well in Western Ky. as two new record stores prepare to open

by Derek Operle
November 2, 2023

Murray has been home to Terrapin Station for more than 35 years, but no other store that specializes in new and used vinyl records has found success in far Western Kentucky in recent years.

Let the holidays begin: Here’s your big list of Hopkinsville happenings

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 1, 2023

November and December are packed with events ranging from the Turkey Trot to holiday open houses and the Christmas parade.

Constance Alexander: From concert halls to football fields, tubas are big brass in the music world

by Constance Alexander
October 24, 2023

The Tuba and Euphonium Studio at Murray State University takes pride in its brass thanks to several accomplished alums.

Halloween hauntings and fall events planned in Hopkinsville

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 18, 2023

Events include William T. Turner's telling of the Bell Witch story at Jeffers Bend and trick-or-treating in downtown.

‘Young Frankenstein’ delivers laughs at Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 18, 2023

The Campanile Productions show runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and has a Sunday matinee.

Milkweed hosting Big Read book discussion Wednesday

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 17, 2023

Hopkinsville Community College faculty member Christa Granderson will lead the discussion of Ross Gay's book of poetry.

Who’s ready for a Thanksgiving Day trot?

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2023

Registration is open for Hopkinsville's 22nd annual Turkey Trot, a 5K run or walk through downtown and part of the rail-trail.

Come verse with us for Big Read poetry workshop

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2023

If you haven’t experienced one of Constance Alexander's poetry workshops, this week is your opportunity.

Hopkinsville Electric is accepting images for its annual photo contest

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 11, 2023

Winning entries will be featured in the utility's calendar that is mailed to residential customers at the end of the year.

Students invited to submit art, essays, poetry for MLK contest

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 9, 2023

The winners will be invited to an awards ceremony at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort.

Kentucky poet Ada Limón is a MacArthur ‘genius grant’ recipient

by Derek Operle
October 4, 2023

Limón was appointed U.S. Poet Laureate in 2022 and named to a historic second term earlier this year.