Arts & Culture Archives

It was Greek to me

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 21, 2022

A good trivia contest, like the one that benefits the Dyslexia Association of the Pennyrile, runs on knowledge, and competitive energy.

Big Read grant awarded to Pennyroyal Arts Council

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 16, 2022

The $20,000 grant will help the arts council and several partners host dozens of activities around a community read of the novel "There, There."

Armentrout’s series debut ‘From Blood and Ash’ offers mix of romance, action and mystery

by Sydney Hill
June 13, 2022

The fantasy novel is set in a world governed by rival kingdoms and subjects that live in fear of dangerous outside forces, writes Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library's Sydney Hill.

Support sought for Men2Be’s second annual gala

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 9, 2022

The mentoring program for boys has 68 members who meet twice a month with their mentors.

Local artist’s bell hooks portrait selected for governor’s exhibit

by Julia Hunter
May 25, 2022

The exhibit features the work of 54 artists from across the Commonwealth with their interpretation of the theme “Tell Us a Story.”

New downtown mural pays tribute to local agriculture

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 24, 2022

The artwork celebrates the role agriculture plays in our community.

Facing death with the support of an end of life doula

by Cheri Lawson
May 24, 2022

A death doula offers opportunities for healing and spirituality that families don’t get in a conventional setting.

Shayla Lynch named executive director of Carnegie Center in Lexington

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2022

The Carnegie Center maintains the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame, whose inductees include Hopkinsville native bell hooks and Ted Poston.

Hopkinsville’s Squealin’ on the Square will be June 3

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 11, 2022

Up to 10 barbecue teams will compete for best chicken, ribs and pork.

Pennyrile Area Community Band giving free concert Sunday

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 10, 2022

The concert will be at the Hopkinsville Community College Auditorium.

Arts-based residencies influence rural communities both culturally and economically

by Kristi Eaton
May 10, 2022

From hotels in small towns to National Parks, artists are finding ways to hone their crafts while positively affecting their surroundings.

Hopkinsville Art Guild exhibit open at HCC

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 10, 2022

The exhibit includes drawings, paintings and photography by guild members.