Arts & Culture Archives

Local student talent and Fisk University singers are focus of Hopkinsville’s MLK Day observance

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 20, 2025

Christian County Middle School had the largest number of students present for a morning program at HCC and keeps the school challenge traveling trophy for a second year.

Crystal Wilkinson among new members chosen for Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 15, 2025

The induction ceremony will be March 10 in Lexington.

Hopkinsville library offering 4 cash prizes of $250 each in art contest

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 12, 2025

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

‘Saturday Sleuths’ is new children’s program at Hopkinsville museum

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 8, 2025

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

‘That Christmas,’ ‘Nutcrackers,’ and the search for a new holiday classic

by Adam B. Giorgi
December 24, 2024

Every year a slew of new small-town Christmas stories enter the scene, aiming to put a fresh spin on a familiar formula. But will any make an impression and join the ranks of our beloved holiday standards?

Hopkinsville woman serves her church as a decorator at Christmas and beyond

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 24, 2024

Kathy Johnson has been decorating at Virginia Street Baptist Church for decades. Not even a brain aneurysm could sideline her very long.

‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa — and led to a literary whodunit

by Melissa Chim
December 23, 2024

As Christmas began to evolve into a family holiday, the image of Santa changed as well. Now, his jolliness came from the Christmas spirit, not feasting, and his rosy cheeks were the result of joy, not alcohol.

Why there’s no place like home for the holidays

by Frank McAndrews
December 22, 2024

Strip away the cursory Christmas rituals — the TV specials, the lights, the gifts, the music – and what remains is home. It is the beating heart of the holiday.