Hopkinsville’s new cinema, The Showbox, 4000 Fort Campbell Blvd., sells gift cards that customers can use for movie tickets and concessions. Gifts cards are sold in any amount at the theater, which is located behind the former Bradford Square mall. If you’re looking to up your gift presentation, the cinema also has refillable popcorn buckets available for $25, that get patrons discounted $5 refills through 2024.
Amy Rogers makes ornaments with real pickles from the iconic Ferrell’s hamburger restaurants in Hopkinsville and Cadiz. The pickles, which Rogers says she buys directly from Ferrell’s, are preserved in resin with the checkered green paper the restaurant wraps around its burgers. Rogers works for Visit Hopkinsville and makes the ornaments through her side hustle, Resinate With Ames. The ornaments sell for $7 (small) and $10 (large). They are available at Visit Hopkinsville, 1730 E. Ninth St., or by texting “Ferrell’s” to Rogers at 859-270-7658.
After months of research and experimenting with recipes in her kitchen in the fall of 2018, Kristina Dunaway was ready to bring natural skincare products to the market. Two years later, she moved operations from her kitchen to a brick and mortar store in the heart of Hopkinsville. Scented soaps, bath bombs, gift sets and more are available at Stella’s Soap Company, 200 E. 9th St.
The Corner Coffeehouse, 1100 S. Main St., is taking special orders for bourbon balls, cookies and sweet breads. Place orders no later than Dec. 19 by sending a Facebook message or stopping by in person, then pick up your order on Dec. 22. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Bourbon balls (4 to a box), $9.50. A dozen assorted cookies, $18. Banana, pumpkin or applesauce bread (regular or gluten-free) $12, full size, $5.50, mini.
Make someone’s holiday sweeter with a cookie, pastry or dessert tray from Baked! Orders can be placed through Dec. 16 by calling (270) 220-0374 or emailing bakedhoptown@gmail.com. Patrons also can order cookies by the half dozen, as well as frozen dough to make fresh for Christmas. Varieties include sugar cookies, red velvet crinkle cookies, macarons, gingerbread men and more.
Looking for a fun gift for your favorite wine lover or bourbon connoisseur? Bring their favorite drink of any kind in a glass bottle and Staton’s Art & Framing, 1035 Skyline Drive, will laser it with a special message and wrap it with a cute gnome. Call (270) 885-0501 or email orderstatons@gmail.com to place your order.
Give the gift of theatre this holiday season with tickets to a Live at the Alhambra show or the venue’s Jazz on Stage series and movie showings. Upcoming performances include Alfreda Sings Aretha (a tribute to Aretha Franklin), actor and comedian Jen Kober, bluegrass band The Steep Canyon Rangers and The WannaBeatles! Tickets can be purchased online or at the Pennyroyal Arts Council Office, 507 S. Main St. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
Patty Starbird Cooper has popped more than 50 flavors at Starbird Gourmet Popcorn and So Much More!, 103 W. 18th St. Whether the person on your list has a sweet tooth or is obsessed with all things spicy, there’s something for them at Starbird. Flavors range from Dill Pickle to White Cheddar and 7 Pepper-Hatch Chili to Cookies & Cream. The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, as well as 11 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday. Deliveries are available for orders of $15 or more. Call (270) 305-3008 for more information.
The iconic symbol of downtown Hopkinsville has been made into a piece of jewelry. The sterling silver Hopkinsville Clock Tower charm, which can be worn on a necklace or added to a charm bracelet, is available online and at J. Schrecker Jewelry, 909 S. Main St. Lapel pins are also available. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support the restoration of the Woody Winfree Fire Transportation Museum & Clock Tower. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. (The charm is also available in gold-plated sterling silver, 10 karat gold or 14 karat gold. Contact the store at (270) 885-7464 for additional pricing.)
Know someone who just had a new baby? Has it been years (or decades) since your parents had professional photos taken together? A photography session can be an meaningful gift that preserves memories for years to come. Gift cards for $25, $50 and $100 are available at Southern Exposure Photography, on the corner of Ninth and Main streets, where award-winning photographer Tony Kirves has been capturing cherished moments since 1989. Call (270) 886-2919 or email studio@southernexposure.photography for more information. The studio is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
