Arts & Culture Archives

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.

Writer names God in twelve ways and invites readers to add their own

by Constance Alexander
December 20, 2024

The University Press of Kentucky published Karen Salyer McElmurray’s book of essays.

Art Lander: Kentucky destinations for your New Year’s travel list

by Art Lander Jr.
December 20, 2024

There are plenty of ideal travel destinations in our own backyard.

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ almost didn’t air − and why it endures

by Stephen Lind
December 16, 2024

Against all odds, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” became a classic.

City announces streets closures for Christmas Parade

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 9, 2024

The parade will begin at 5:15 p.m., running south on Main Street from Glass Avenue to 14th Street.

Alhambra will screen a trio of classic holiday movies on Dec. 23

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 8, 2024

The movies slated are "Home Alone," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "It's a Wonderful Life."

Holiday market planned at brewery during Christmas parade

by Hoptown Chronicle
December 8, 2024

Vansauwa's Tacos is organizing the market with Black-owned businesses that specialize in sweet treats and unique gifts.

To control your spending this holiday season, stick with cash

by Jay L. Zagorsky
November 29, 2024

There are a variety of reasons why using cash instead of paying electronically can help control your holiday spending.

‘A Legacy of Change’

by Jada Poindexter
November 24, 2024

A local college student was invited to write a poem for the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Hopkinsville.

History on Tap: Ghosts of Christmas Past planned on Dec. 10

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 21, 2024

The free program at Hopkinsville Brewing will look at local Christmas traditions through the decades.