Arts & Culture Archives

Thornton Wilder’s classic play ‘Our Town’ is Hopkinsville’s Big Read selection for fall 2019

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 17, 2019

Hopkinsville's sixth consecutive Big Read grant, for $15,000, was awarded recently to the Pennyroyal Arts Council. Partners in the local Big Read include the local museum and public library.

Alhambra concert pays tribute to ‘the greatest year in music’

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 11, 2019

It was a groovy scene Saturday at the Alhambra Theatre. See photos from the event.

Chef set for cooking demo Saturday at Downtown Farmers Market

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2019

Chef Shateeka Osborne, of Southern Belle Catering, will give a cooking demonstration Saturday at the Downtown Farmers Market.

Summer Reading kick-off Saturday at Public Library

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 6, 2019

Saturday's kick-off for the public library's Summer Reading Program will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Alhambra concert to feature Nashville musicians playing the best music of 1971

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 6, 2019

A band devoted to the idea that 1971 was the greatest year in music will perform Saturday at the Alhambra and record a live CD during the show. Tickets are still available.

Want to know more about clairvoyant Edgar Cayce? Here’s your chance … and have a beer while you’re learning

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 9, 2019

Edgar Cayce has been called the father of holistic medicine, a medical clairvoyant and the sleeping prophet. Learn why at the next History on Tap.

Griffin’s Studio offers a new creative option with pottery painting downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 6, 2019

Griffin’s Studio, the gift store at 100 E. Sixth St., is now offering pottery painting for drop-in customers and special events.

Adolph Rupp performer coming to public library

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 5, 2019

Dr. Edward B. Smith, who teaches theater and film at Georgetown College, will portray Adolph Rupp on March 11, at the Hopkinsville library.

‘To me, she’s Gloria Jean’

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 22, 2019

Gwenda Motley, a retired educator, spoke about her sister, feminist author bell hooks, during History on Tap at Hopkinsville Brewing Co.

This one’s for the Big Read: Brewery releases new IPA in honor of veterans

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 26, 2019

Hopkinsville Brewing Co. used Veterans Blend hops to create a new IPA in honor of The Big Read.

USO Show at Alhambra Theatre kicks off 2019 Big Read

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 25, 2019

See photos from Hopkinsville's Big Read kickoff at the Alhambra Theatre. The war-time USO show was complete with singers and dancers.

Street closures planned for Saturday’s Christmas parade

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 3, 2018

Residents should plan for street closures from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday in downtown Hopkinsville during the annual Christmas parade.