Arts & Culture Archives

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.

Hopkinsville church offering webinar on use of Facebook Live for worship, meetings

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 19, 2020

The online training begins at 3 p.m.

Hopkinsville International Festival canceled in response to coronavirus outbreak

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 12, 2020

Vendors who were signed up for the festival will receive a fund, organizers said.

Robert Siegel lecture at Murray postponed; WKMS exhibit opening still set Thursday

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 11, 2020

Travel concerns related to the coronavirus caused the postponement.

Pennyroyal Arts Council moves into new, permanent office space at Alhambra

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 9, 2020

The offices are in a portion of the courthouse annex building that had been vacant for several years.

‘Appalachian Reckoning’ wins award for books about the region

by The Rural Blog
March 9, 2020

The anthology — meant to rebut J.D. Vance's controversial 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” — is praised for writing that shows a “region that fosters diverse lived experiences.”

Grace Episcopal Church’s Lenten services and luncheons continue every Friday through April 3

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 2, 2020

The Lenten luncheons are a tradition that goes back at least 35 years at the Hopkinsville church.