Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Royal Wood is set to perform live at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Since being proclaimed “Songwriter of the Year” by iTunes, Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft – maintaining an unmistakable identity while uncovering and reinventing…
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2019 Gospel Music Extravaganza Artists Announced
The Gospel Music Extravaganza is pleased to announce the line-up for the 2019 event to be held again at Victory Church, 615 Brown Road in Madisonville. On Friday, September 6, 2019, they will welcome Joseph Habedank as the featured artist for the evening starting at 6:30 pm. He was voted the #1 Male Vocalist at…
Dawson Springs Mule and Draft Horse Days Set for May 2-5, 2018
Dawson Springs will host the annual Mule and Draft Horse Days May 2-5 at the city park. Featured activities are the Little Miss and Mister Mule Day Pageant, a parade, wagon and draft horse shows, live music, food and craft vendors and carnival rides. Schedule of Events: Wednesday, May 2 9 am: Wagon Train Leaves…
2018 White Plains Civil War Festival Slated for April 21-22
Visit the White Plains Civil War Festival, held Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, and enjoy a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Saturday, April 21 9am – Community Wide Yard Sale 9am-12pm – Car Show (1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy) 1pm – Live Music from country music artists Melissa Lee…
Secret Sisters in Concert
Laura and Lydia Rogers, sisters from Muscle Shoals, Alabama, grew up with a zeal for country music and sang songs with their family. The girls first learned to harmonize through singing a cappella at their hometown church. Laura and Lydia never considered a singing career as a duo. But, after an ‘accidental’ audition, they had…
Bluegrass on Beshear is October 8, 2017
Bluegrass on Beshear is a family-friendly outdoor concert on the shore of beautiful Lake Beshear near Dawson Springs. This year’s event will take place Sunday, October 8, 2017, 1:30 pm-6 pm. Bring your favorite lawn chair and listen to Justamere Bluegrass Band, The M.C.R. Pickers, Bluegrass Revival, and others. Burgers, hot dogs, and Mills Brothers…
Madisonville to Host Pro/Am Archery Shoot
The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission and the West Kentucky Archery Association will host the West Kentucky Pro/Am, December 1-3, 2017, at the West Kentucky Archery Complex in Madisonville, Ky. The West Kentucky Pro/Am will attract novice to professional archers from throughout the region. “While we have hosted collegiate and high school archery tournaments,…
Experience Magic and Music at the Glema Center
Glema Mahr Center for the Arts Announces Fall 2017 Schedule The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts has established a reputation for presenting a wide array of artistic genres, from string quartets to rock and roll. “The Fall 2017 season is no exception,” explains Center Director Brad Downall. “The audience will be wowed with the magic…
2017 Madisonville 4th Fest is July 1-4
Celebrate independence in Madisonville! There’s a fun weekend line-up of concerts, baseball, outdoor movie, Christmas in July, and of course, fireworks! Schedule of events: Saturday, July 1 Christmas in July—Downtown Madisonville 8 am: Santa 5K, sponsored by the Hopkins County Young Professionals. Prizes will be given for all age groups, as well as overall male…
Sounds of Independence Concert August 19, 2017
At a press conference held at the newest location for Independence Bank in Madisonville, KY, President Kent Mills announces the plans to host a FREE outdoor concert in celebration of the growth they are experiencing in the market. The headlining talent for the Sounds of Independence will be Jennifer Nettles. The concert will take place…