Arts & Culture

News from the arts scene in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Organizers hope to attract 1,000 runners for the half marathon and 5K on Sept. 28. The races will coincide with the Hoptown HarvestFest and Military Affairs Committee Chili Cook-off in downtown Hopkinsville.
Stuart's memoir begins in Murray, in 1954, goes on to his recovery in the local hospital, and then chronicles readjustment to a sedentary life at home where he heals from a serious heart attack.
Members of the Hopkinsville Art Guild took advantage of a pleasant Saturday morning to paint at Virginia Park. Their work, and others, will be part of an exhibit in January.
Hopkinsville arts council Carolyn Self
“Honor Thy Father,” by Hopkinsville attorney Jason Holland, features several local locations, including Ferrell’s, The Wood Shed BBQ Restaurant and Corner Coffeehouse.
Honor Thy Father
The Woodstock Rock Orkestra will play music of Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and many others of the era in the concert to benefit the Pennyroyal Arts Council.
The library needed another tool to keep the community informed about its events and programs.
The play, with 54 cast members, will be performed Saturday at the Alhambra Theatre.
Snow Queen performers
Rural Americans are asked to contribute ideas dealing with community challenges and business challenges.
Sponsors make a $100 donation and have their name and logo displayed at one hole on the course and at the leader board.
There's a vast difference between what urban residents and some news media believe is happening in rural communities and what actual is happening in those communities.
Marsh Ward
Hopkinsville's Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show is Thursday evening at Ruff Park. Food trucks will begin serving at 6:30 p.m.
Fireworks
Brewery employee Roger Tison wanted to recognize Pride month, in support of the LGBT community, with a night drag queen bingo.