Madisonville’s Gallery Hop returns Saturday, November 7 with opportunities for the public to view and purchase art and eat at one of the city’s eclectic restaurants. From 4-8 p.m. art will be on display at several downtown locations. Original works for sale will include oil and watercolor paintings, fiber pieces, fine jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, art…
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Glema Center to Host Halloween Movie Night
Visit the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Halloween for a night of fun. Trunk or Treat and a costume contest will begin at 6 pm. Stay for a double feature movie presentation of Monsters Inc. at 7 pm and Beetlejuice at 8:45 pm. This is a free admission event hosted by the Glema…
Misty Mountain String Band Coming to the Glema Center
The Misty Mountain String Band will perform at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 pm in a Hancock Bank and Trust Coffeehouse presentation. Drawing influence from old-time music, Americana, bluegrass, and songs of labor and protest, Misty Mountain String Band doesn’t stray far from their upbringings in Kentucky…
Enjoy a Quick Getaway in Madisonville Nov. 6-7
Enjoy a weekend of holiday shopping, fine art, and music in Madisonville, November 6-7. Beginning Friday, November 6, start your Christmas shopping at the Holiday Open House, hosted by the Madisonville-Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. More than 50 Chamber businesses and restaurants will be gearing up for the holiday season and offering specials for shoppers.…
Kidapalooza to Highlight Ventriloquist Ken Karter
Kids and grownups will be playing together on the downtown streets as Madisonville’s most popular family-friendly festival returns for a ninth year of unplugged outdoor fun. Kidapalooza is Saturday, October 24, 10 am-1 pm, on East Center and Union streets, around the courthouse square in the city’s historic downtown district. This free event features games,…
Hopkins Co. Central to Present Footloose
The Hopkins County Central High School Fine Arts Department will present Footloose at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 pm and Saturday, Oct. 24 at 2 pm and 7 pm. One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results.…
Bluegrass on Beshear Music Fest is October 11, 2015
Head to beautiful Lake Beshear near Dawson Springs on Sunday, October 11, 1:30 pm-6 pm, for the Bluegrass on Beshear “Pickin’ Life” Music Fest. Grounds open at 12:30 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair and listen to Justamere Bluegrass Band, The M.C.R. Pickers, The Thomas Brothers Band, Traci and Friends, and others. Burgers, hot dogs,…
Hanson BBQ Blast-Off This Weekend, Oct 9-10, 2015
Sweet, smoky, or spicy … discover barbecue perfection at this downtown Hanson event to be held Friday, Oct. 9, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Judges will determine which teams will grill their way into Hanson BBQ history. Enjoy lots of great food, kids’ activities, live music, and more. Bring the whole…
Call for Artists: Show Your Work at Gallery Hop Nov. 7
On behalf of the Downtown Turnaround (DTP), Hopkins County Art League and Hopkins County Tourist & Convention Commission, fine artists are invited to participate in the Fall Gallery Hop in downtown Madisonville, Kentucky, scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 4:00-8:00pm. As distinguished from traditional arts-related festivals currently staged in our region, our Gallery Hop is an…
Jazz Musician Loston Harris to Perform at the Glema Center
Jazz pianist Loston Harris will perform in a Hancock Bank and Trust Coffeehouse presentation at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 pm. Loston Harris’ piano playing has often been described as percussive and incredibly fluid. He works hard to continue a legacy by blending traditional jazz, gospel and…