Arts & Culture Archives

Imagination Library has new coordinator as program begins 8th year in Christian County

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 24, 2020

The Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to kindergarten. Locally, approximately 3,400 children are enrolled.

Hoptown Hose Down postponed until Aug. 10

by Julia Hunter
July 13, 2020

Local officials hope to revive Hoptown Hose Down on Aug. 10 at DeBow Recreational Complex, pending expiration of the statewide mask mandate.

Ready to cool down? Mobile spray parks with HFD pumper truck might be the answer

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 6, 2020

Park employees will facilitate the mobile spray parks and will ensure social distancing for health and safety.

Western Kentucky State Fair canceled

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 29, 2020

Organizers had considered delaying the week-long fair until later in the year but ultimately decided to cancel it.

Hoptown Half Marathon & 5K to benefit Challenge House

by Julia Hunter
June 20, 2020

The event will observe social distancing at the start line and during other correlating activities. A virtual race option also is available and allows participants to run 13.1 or 3.1 miles on their own time and at their own location, while still receiving a race bib, shirt and medal.

Hope for Hoptown winners announced

by Julia Hunter
June 19, 2020

The online art competition sought to unite and inspire during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hopkinsville rally speaker: ‘It could happen to me. It could happen to you’

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 31, 2020

Protestors gather at Christian County Justice Center to rally against police brutality and call on local residents to get involved to address racism.

Museum slates virtual summer camp that will prepare participants to become Hoptown History Heroes

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 23, 2020

The museum is closed because of coronavirus restrictions, but the staff has prepared packets that camp participants will pick up each week to complement the virtual portion of the camp and optional field trips.

Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library’s summer reading program moves online

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2020

The summer reading program has new online tools to track progress. It runs May 26 through July 11 for readers of all ages.

Pennyroyal Arts Council slates summer camp for children and limits number of participants to ensure social distancing

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 20, 2020

The camp for children ages 7 to 12 will focus on recycling. The instructor is Christian County High School art teacher Paula GIeske.

Entries still sought for Hope for Hoptown art competition

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 12, 2020

The competition has three categories: written word, visual art and original music. It's open to anyone 18 or older living in the greater Hopkinsville-Christian County area.

Coronavirus’ first adverse impact downtown is pending closure of Hopkinsville Art Guild Gallery

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 7, 2020

The art guild, established 55 years ago, will continue as an organization and artwork by its members will be sold online. A final gallery sale is planned May 21-23.