Arts & Culture Archives

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.

Summer Salute’s fifth annual festival in August canceled; organizers pledge next year will be ‘bigger and better’

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 5, 2020

Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation also announced the Summer Adventure Camp, an eight-week program, has been canceled for the first time in 35 years. But plans are being made for some alternative programs for children and adults.

Public library starting curbside pickup service as coronavirus closure continues

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 4, 2020

Patrons may place up to 10 items on hold by calling the library or using the website. Pickups will begin Monday, May 11.

Got Derby plans? The Kentucky Historical Society has a special video that will stream Saturday morning

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 1, 2020

Viewers will see some of the historical society's Derby-related collections, and Gov. Andy Beshear will offer a message.

Hope for Hoptown seeks artistic works in historic time of pandemic

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 28, 2020

Works are sought in three areas: written word, visual art and original music. The deadline to enter is May 31.

Freeze warning issued; gardeners need to protect plants

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 14, 2020

The temperature will deep below the freezing mark early Wednesday morning.

John Prine, a great storyteller through his songs, knew rural America

by Al Cross
April 8, 2020

Prine was a superb storyteller: evocative, somber, silly, thoughtful and surprising. He was a songwriter for the ages, and he had a true understanding of rural America.

Churches meet in unconventional ways to maintain social distancing and protect health of members

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2020

After offering virtual worship for a month, many churches are looking for other ways to connect with members while observing the state ban on gatherings.

A green glow for compassion and empathy in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 5, 2020

Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to use green lights at their homes, businesses and public buildings to honor people who have died from the coronavirus.

During coronavirus closure, public library still offering free garden seed packets

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 4, 2020

The library hopes some of the gardeners will save seeds from their plants at the end of the season and return them to be shared next year.

Friends rally for a birthday celebration and dinner over a Zoom connection

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 30, 2020

Social distancing pushed the party to a virtual status, and the internet gathering went on for nearly six hours.

Bear hunts, history kits and free books offered to help fill long days for children at home

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 26, 2020

The museum, the public library, local residents and business owners have collaborated on several activities for children who are spending long days at home.