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News from the arts scene in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
Can the power of storytelling unify a divided America?
Anya Slepyan
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April 9, 2021
From the Appalachian tradition of porch-sitting to the newer practice of using video calls to connect with strangers around the country, storytelling shapes our understanding of ourselves, our relationship with others and our place in the world.
Public library slates book sale
Jennifer P. Brown
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April 6, 2021
The price is $5 for a sackful of books.
How Black poets and writers gave a voice to ‘Affrilachia’
Jameka Hartley
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April 4, 2021
Kentucky’s new poet laureate is a founding member of the movement.
Drum circle class Tuesday at Alhambra
Jennifer P. Brown
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March 30, 2021
No drumming experience is needed to participate in the Pennyroyal Arts Council workshop.
Crystal Wilkinson named Kentucky’s new poet laureate
Julia Hunter
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March 27, 2021
Wilkinson is the first Black woman to be appointed as the state’s poet laureate.
Youth art exhibit features works inspired by Big Read selection ‘Circe’
Jennifer P. Brown
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March 16, 2021
The Pennyroyal Arts Council created an online exhibit for this year's observance of Youth Art Month.
Library recognizes 4 teens in Big Read writing contest
Jennifer P. Brown
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March 12, 2021
Four winning entries are available to read online.
Appalachian women dispel negative stereotypes with poetry, visual art and short stories
Cheri Lawson
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March 11, 2021
“The Women of Appalachia Project” helps dispel negative stereotypes about people from Appalachia through the arts.
‘All About Love’ by bell hooks on NYT list
Jennifer P. Brown
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March 9, 2021
The book by bell hooks, pen name of Hopkinsville native Gloria Watkins, was first published in 2000.
WKMS seeks poems of hope for 2021 edition of ‘Poetry Moments’
Asia Burnett
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March 4, 2021
The theme is inspired by a desire for all of us to see 2021 as a better year than the one before.
Bluegrass ‘rock stars’ to play at the Alhambra
Jennifer P. Brown
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February 25, 2021
Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, with their band, will perform on March 26.
Levi Peterson book signing set for Saturday at museum
Jennifer P. Brown
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February 24, 2021
The retired educator was the first Black administrator at Hopkinsville High School.
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