Arts & Culture

Before internet trolls, there were “vinegar valentines.” These cruel, anonymous Victorian Valentine’s Day cards mocked the vain, lovelorn and even suffragettes — a sour twist on romance that sometimes had real-world consequences.

Speed dating, live music, special meals and more are planned at several venues downtown.

The February meeting will focus on Chapter 12 of "All About Love.'

The new building includes an art market and gallery, a ceramics studio, a weaving studio, a multi-use workshop space and individual artist studios.

Justice Pamela R. Goodwine will be the keynote speaker for the 30th annual breakfast on Feb. 28.

Dr. Terry Fuqua has remained busy with many pursuits, including his devotion to volunteering as an English language tutor, since he retired as an internal medicine physician in 2008.

Writers with a connection to Western Kentucky are invited to submit original, unpublished works to By the Glass.

The book club, an informal gathering for anyone interested in bell hooks, has its next meeting on Jan. 19.

Hoptown Chronicle editor and co-founder Jennifer P. Brown wil discuss how to gather and tell meaningful stories about ordinary life on Jan. 13 at The Book & Bottle Shop.

The opening reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and the exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 17.

Better known as Sean of the South, he is a self-described columnist, humorist, multi-instrumentalist, and stand-up storyteller.

Tips for celebrating New Year's Eve in Hopkinsville range from a walk in the woods to rib-sticking take-home meals or a high-end dinner.