The Texas Tenors will present “Deep in the Heart of Christmas” at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 pm. With their Emmy Award winning PBS special now airing across the country, and Billboard chart topping albums, it’s easy to see why The Texas Tenors are America’s favorite new tenors.…
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Holiday Fun in Hopkins County Dec. 2-4, 2016
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Kick off your Christmas festivities this weekend, December 2-4, in Madisonville and Hopkins County. On Friday, December 2, visit the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts for “A Community Christmas with MCC Singers” at 7 pm. The Madisonville Community College Singers annual musical celebration will also feature…
Hanson BBQ Blast-Off is Oct. 7-8, 2016
Sweet, smoky, or spicy … discover barbecue perfection at the Hanson BBQ Blast-Off Friday, October 7, 5-9 pm and Saturday, October 8, 11 am-5 pm. Judges will determine which teams will grill their way into Hanson BBQ history. Enjoys lots of great food, kids’ activities, live music, classic car cruise in and more. Enjoy bingo…
Tourism to Host Eclipse Presentation Sept. 19, 2016
Is the 2017 Total Eclipse a big deal? You bet it is! Hopkins County Tourism will host a Hopkins County Chamber Hot Topic Luncheon about the eclipse on Monday, September 19, 12-1:30 pm at the Hopkins County Career and Technology Center, 1775 Patriot Dr. Join us for a fun and informative presentation by Ross Workman,…
Baker Gallery to Display Traditional Quilts
The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts “Carryin’ on the Tradition IX” quilt exhibit–featuring work by the Piecemakers Quilt Club of Hopkins County–will be on display in the Anne P. Baker Gallery, September 11-October 22, 2016. The exhibit will showcase the club’s Quilts of Valor and baby quilts created by club members as a service…
Call For Artists: Fall Gallery Hop is October 15, 2016
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, scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 4:00-8:00pm. As distinguished from traditional arts-related festivals currently staged in our region, our Gallery Hop is an adult-oriented…
2016 Gospel Music Extravaganza slated for September 9 – 10
Mark your calendars for the Gospel Music Extravaganza Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. Join us at Victory Church, just off I-69, Exit 114 in Madisonville for an evening of great gospel music featuring Gold City, Lambsong, The Joylanders, Southern Sound and The Childress Family. Beginning Friday at 6:30 pm, Gold City, Lambsong, and…
2016 Dawson Springs Mule and Draft Horse Days Set for May 6-7
Dawson Springs will host the annual Mule and Draft Horse Days May 6-7 at the city park. Featured activities are the Little Miss and Mister Mule Day Pageant, a parade, wagon and draft horse shows, mule patty bingo, live music and dancing, food and craft vendors and carnival rides. Schedule of Events: Friday, May 6…
Celebrate Summer in Downtown Madisonville May 13, 2016
Grab your dancing shoes and bring your appetite for food and fun as Madisonville kicks off the first of many summer events at the “Celebrate Summer!” event on May 13, 5:30 pm at the new First United Bank Plaza, 37 E. Center St. “Celebrate Summer!” will feature a musical performance by Celebrity All Stars, a…
2016 Madisonville Disc Golf Open Set for May 21-22
The Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission presents the 8th Annual PDGA Pro-Am Madisonville Disc Golf Open taking place May 21-22. The open will consist of 3 rounds of 18 holes, plus a final 9 holes at the Madisonville City Park. Rounds will be played at both City Park and the new Mahr Park. Over…