Arts & Culture

News from the arts scene in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council presented the awards to student Bailey Bayne and her teacher, Paula Gieseke.
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Twelve local authors will participate in readings, signings and a panel discussion.
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Every participating business is creating a specialty burger for Downtown Burger Days. 
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The group meets on the third Monday of each month in the bell hooks Legacy Room of the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
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Museum director Alissa Keller delves into the history of American quilt-making and examines a stunning iris applique quilt, sewn nearly 100 years ago by a local woman. It is part of an exhibition currently open at the Pennyroyal Area Museum.
Poetry readings have been among the best attended events at the downtown shop. This one has a theme, “Just This Moment.”
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The theme is "Jazzing for Juneteenth," focusing on the influence of music and the spoken word in African-American history.
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More than a dozen movie showings are planned during the summer and autumn-holiday series.
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The fundraiser for the Pennyroyal Arts Council offers different seating options, Kentucky food and an after-party concert.
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The Hopkinsville Art Guild is seeking projects that will enhance the rail-trail as a community asset. The deadline for proposals is May 31.
The exhibition, open until the end of May, features a variety of quilting styles and techniques.
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The informal group meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Pennyroyal Area Museum.