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…

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 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…

If you’re looking for a quick weekend escape, you’re sure to discover something new in Hopkins County. There are a variety of events scheduled for this weekend, September 18-19, and you’re sure to find something everyone in your family will enjoy. The weekend starts off on Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 pm with a center…

Daredevil “Big” Ed Beckley—a 6-ft 2-inch tall, 300-pound, 65-year-old motorcycle stuntman—will be featured during the intermission show at Western Kentucky Speedway on September 19. Beckley will attempt a 120-ft jump on his custom Harley-Davidson, ramp to ramp, over a line of cars. Auto races will begin at 7 pm, with Beckley jumping approximately 9 pm.…

Join us downtown for music, food, and fun at SaturDAY Live, Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.— rescheduled from the July 10 Friday Night Live event. Enjoy lots of food vendors, booths and information from community organizations, music from Bosco France Band and The Southern Bullet Band, and the Dixie Flyers Motorcycle Cruise-In. For more…

The Oak Ridge Boys will take center stage at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of country hits and a No.…

Mark your calendars for the Gospel Music Extravaganza Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12. Join us at Victory Church, just off Pennyrile Parkway, Exit 42 in Madisonville for an evening of great gospel music featuring Tim Lovelace (Christian comedian, singer and songwriter), Southern Sound (traditional quartet sound), Southern Raised (bluegrass gospel family) and The…

The Glema Mahr Center for the Arts will showcase Five Perspectives from Muhlenberg County featuring works by Jeanie Kittinger, Terry Stewart, Nancy Green-Smith, Amanda Shanks and Leigh Ellen Stewart in the Anne P. Baker Gallery September 13-November 13. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2:00-3:30 pm. For more information please contact…

Bring a lawn chair and join us at Madisonville City Park on Saturday, September 12, at 2 p.m. for William Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, presented by Cambridge American Stage Tour. Now in its sixteenth year, Cambridge University’s largest international tour show has been performing to packed houses and critical acclaim since 2000. Each September,…