Arts & Culture Archives

Artist Willie Rascoe: A gem in our midst

by Julia Crenshaw
February 20, 2025

Rascoe has had exhibits of his driftwood art in Boston, Thailand, France and many locations in Kentucky, including the State Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.

Hip hop show celebrating influential cultural icons coming to Alhambra

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 14, 2025

Shaun Boothe will perform “Unauthorized Biography Series — Live Your Legacy” on Feb. 20 for students and members of the public.

Poet Laureate Silas House to speak at two events at Hopkinsville Community College

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 11, 2025

House will speak first at The Breathitt Lecture slated at noon on March 20 in the Riley Lecture Hall at HCC’s Auditorium Building. That evening, Hopkinsville resident Gwenda Motley will moderate a talk with House.

Motown tribute concert set for Valentine’s night at Alhambra

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 9, 2025

Shadows of the 60s, which tours nationally, features a large ensemble of musicians and dancers who perform hits by groups such as the Temptations, The Four Tops and the Supremes.

Reader assist: There’s more to these stories

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 9, 2025

Hoptown Chronicle readers add detail and meaning to a couple of popular local stories.

bell hooks Book Club invites community members to Feb. 24 gathering

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 5, 2025

The book selected for this informal meeting is “Salvation: Black People and Love.”

Chocolate Affair is Feb. 8 at Cadiz art museum

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 3, 2025

The Janice Mason Art Museum is selling tickets for its annual event.

Presidents Day program planned for Museum After Dark

by Hoptown Chronicle
February 3, 2025

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

Hopkinsville artists chosen for Black History Month show at Paducah

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 29, 2025

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.

‘HERCULES’ auditions Monday for Missoula Children’s Theatre show

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 23, 2025

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

Hopkinsville Community College accepting submissions for its literary journal

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 22, 2025

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

Supper Club sessions planned for 2025; up first is Indian cuisine

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 22, 2025

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