Arts & Culture Archives

HFD’s 24th annual Christmas for Kids planned with a virtual tree for donors

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 20, 2020

Firefighters are asking local businesses and residents to adopt families by claiming a spot on the Christmas for Kids virtual angel tree.

City is taking nominations for best holiday decorations

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 20, 2020

Awards will be given for the best decorated business and for one home in each of the city's 12 wards.

Christmas parade entry deadline extended

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 18, 2020

The parade, set for Dec. 12, will remain stationary while spectators pass by in their vehicles.

Veterans Day significant to many who served and now live in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 10, 2020

Most government offices, the U.S. Postal Service and many banks are closed for Veterans Day.

Local chapter of the NAACP preparing for election

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 9, 2020

A former county magistrate is challenging the longtime president to lead the local chapter.

Alhambra is bringing back live shows with American Idol singer

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 8, 2020

The 'Save Our Stage' concert on Nov. 21 will feature singer Casey James. Livestream tickets will be sold in addition to 200 tickets to see the show inside the Alhambra.

WKMS celebrates Halloween with two spooky specials

by Tracy Ross
October 28, 2020

In the spirit(s) of Halloween, WKMS will present two spooky-themed specials from American Public Media on Friday, Oct. 30. They include "Selected Shorts: Haunting for Halloween" and "Hollywood Halloween."

Beards, even with mask lines, were winners at Hoptoberfest

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 25, 2020

Twelve contestants came out for the beards contest. The audience also participated in a Hopkinsville trivia contest.

Reverse Christmas Parade aims to protect audience from COVID

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 21, 2020

Rather than having several thousand people crowded on downtown sidewalks, the audience will drive by the parked parade.

Arts council slates 3 workshops in lead-up to releasing cookbook

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 21, 2020

The workshops, focused on home entertaining and led by local experts, will be in The Hall at the Alhambra Theatre downtown.

Hoptoberfest is Friday and Saturday downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 20, 2020

A Hopkinsville trivia contest, sponsored by Hoptown Chronicle, will occur during breaks in the Beards of the Brewery competition. Several prizes donated by local businesses and organizations will be awarded. The trivia questions are about local history and downtown.

Tips for staying safe this Halloween

by Julia Hunter
October 19, 2020

Hopkinsville's downtown trick-or-treat event will be replaced by the first-ever "Halloween Scare-A-Van," a drive-thru event set for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at Trail of Tears Park.