HOPTOWN HOPFEST RETURNS - Saturday June 4, 2022!

Actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton is bringing his rock band The Boxmasters to Hopkinsville on Saturday, June 4 as part of the 8th annual Hoptown Hopfest fundraiser, a concert benefiting the historic Alhambra Theatre.

The Boxmasters, are a California-based electric rockabilly/country rock band influenced heavily by 60s rock bands like The Beatles, the Byrds, and the Beach Boys. The band has opened for musicians like ZZ Top, Steve Miller, George Thorogood, Willie Nelson, and Kid Rock.

Traditionally, Hoptown Holiday Hopfest has taken place Thanksgiving Day weekend, however it has been moved to June 4 in 2022 to accommodate this year’s special winter theatre renovation schedule and the calendar of the talent.

Tickets start at $50 and are available on pennyroyalarts.org!

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This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Special thanks to Bluegrass Beverage, Rogers Group, Hopkinsville Electric System, Pennyrile Rural Electric, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority, Atmos Energy, F&M Bank, Christian County Fiscal Court, the City of Hopkinsville, WKDZ News Edge, and WHOP News Radio.

Dancing with our Stars is BACK in 2022! Save the date to cheer on your favorite dancing stars for March 19, 2022 at the Alhambra Theatre. Sanctuary & Pennyroyal Arts Council benefit from this fan favorite event featuring local celebrities coached by the pros. Tickets go on sale January 4, 2022.

Follow along on our page as we reveal who our dancers will be!

Dancing With Our Stars is presented by Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes.

Join the Motones and the Jerseys for a high-energy 60’s-inspired song and dance experience. With a set list of nearly 50 songs, “Motones & Jerseys: In Concert” features the music of beloved artists like Marvin Gaye, The Drifters, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, and many more.

This isn't your typical theatrical experience! At this show, audiences choose the winner at every performance via real-time voting app. So, forget the rules! Audiences will be glad they got a seat, but they won’t need to stay in it!

“It’s hard to distinguish who has a better time every night – the singers or the audience; Motones vs. Jerseys is a high-energy concert, full of intimately and proficiently delivered hits.” - Kimberly Nicoletti, On Stage Colorado

Doors open: 6 PM | Show starts: 7 PM
Tickets: $50

A special thanks to our LIVE Platinum sponsor Planters Bank and Gold sponsors Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, HES EnergyNet, Jennie Stuart Health, Rogers Group, HWEA, Pennyrile Radiology, and Bluegrass Beverage for their generosity.

You won't want to miss Black Violin perform LIVE at the Alhambra Theatre on Friday February 4th, 2022!

Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM Tickets $50

Black Violin is lead by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus(violin). Joining them onstage are DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band uses their unique blend of classical and hip-hop music, often described as “classical boom," to overcome stereotypes and encourage people of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds to join together to break down cultural barriers. Black Violin released their latest studio album,Take the Stairs, on November 1, 2019.

The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical Chart, #1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover Chart, #7 on Billboard’s Top New Artists Chart, and #9 on the Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Chart. Their last record, Stereotypes also debuted #1 on Classical Crossover Chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Chart.

NPR praised the album and band, saying “their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” Some of their creative collaborations include Kanye West, Wu-Tang Clan, Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, and Alicia Keys. The group advocates for educational outreach and in the past 12 months have performed for over 100,000 students in the US and Europe. Black Violin’s Impossible Tour will spread the message that anything is possible and there are no limits to what one can achieve, regardless of circumstance.

A special thanks to our LIVE Platinum sponsor Planters Bank and Gold sponsors Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, HES EnergyNet, Jennie Stuart Health, Rogers Group, HWEA, Pennyrile Radiology, and Bluegrass Beverage for their generosity.

Doors open: 6:00 PM | Show starts: 7:00 PM

Celebrating the holidays Appalachian style with music, dance and storytelling curated by Ben Sollee and Daniel Martin Moore. Enjoy performances from some of Kentucky’s best contemporary musicians, authors and creatives at the Alhambra Theatre on Thursday, December 16 at 7 PM.

Kentucky-born cellist and composer, Ben Sollee is a genre-blending musician who mixes classical artistry with bluegrass and pop. His music has been featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, and TV shows like ABC’s Parenthood and HBO’s Weeds.

Tickets: Students (K-College): FREE; Adults: $10

The show is presented by the Pennyroyal Arts Council and Kentucky Humanities.

Pam Tillis Live at the Alhambra | Friday December 10th, 2021

Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM | Tickets $50

Country music legend Pam Tillis is ringing in the holiday season with her signature Christmas show!

A CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, she has written songs for some of the top singers in and beyond Nashville, including more than a few of her own hits such as “Maybe It Was Memphis”, “Shake the Sugar Tree” and “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)”. The female star is a 9-time Academy of Country Music Award nominee, a 2-time Grammy award winner and 6-time Grammy nominee, and an American Music Award’s nominee.

A special thanks to our LIVE Platinum sponsor Planters Bank and Gold sponsors Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, HES EnergyNet, Jennie Stuart Health, Rogers Group, HWEA, Pennyrile Radiology, and Bluegrass Beverage for their generosity.

Doors at 6:00 PM | Show at 7:00 PM Tickets $50

The Associated Press named Mary Gauthier as one of the best songwriters of her generation. Her most recent release in 2018, Rifles & Rosary Beads (a collection of songs co-written with wounded veterans) was nominated at the 61st GRAMMY Awards (2019) for Best Folk Album.

The record was also nominated for Album of the Year by the Americana Music Association, and named Album of the Year by Folk Alliance International. That same year, Mary was crowned the title of International Artist of the Year by The Americana Association UK.

Her songs have been recorded by dozens of artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Boy George, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Bettye Lavette, Mike Farris, Kathy Mattea, Bobby Bare, Amy Helm, and Candi Staton. Her songs have been featured ABC TV's Nashville and Paramount’s Yellowstone.

A special thanks to our LIVE Platinum sponsor Planters Bank and Gold sponsors Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, HES EnergyNet, Jennie Stuart Health, Rogers Group, HWEA, Pennyrile Radiology, and Bluegrass Beverage for their generosity.

Part storytelling, part comedy, nothing represents Nashville better than a songwriter and a musical vision!

Coming to visit the historic Alhambra Theatre as part of the LIVE series are The Warren Brothers with the Music City Hit-Makers on October 29!

The Warren Brothers have written hits for Tim McGraw (“If You’re Reading This”, “Felt Good on My Lips”, “Highway Don’t Care”), Toby Keith (“Red Solo Cup”), Keith Urban (“Little Bit of Everything”), Faith Hill (“The Lucky One”), Martina McBride (“Anyway”, “Wrong Baby Wrong”), Dierks Bentley (“Feel That Fire”), Jerrod Niemann (“Drink To That All Night”) and more.

They’ve had their songs recorded by Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell, Gary Allan, Tyler Farr, Billy Currington and many other A-list country artists.

OCTOBER 29 | 7:00 PM CST
Tickets: $50

Doors at 6:00 PM | Tickets $45 (Adult) $25 (Act. Military) $15 (Student)

Sponsored by Rogers Group Inc.

One of the most successful soul groups ever, The Stylistics had 12 straight Top Ten hits in the early ‘70s including: “You Are Everything”, “Betcha by Golly Wow”, “I’m Stone in Love with You”, “Break up to Make Up”, “Let’s Put it All Together”, and “You make me Feel Brand New.” Among their peers, they were one of the smoothest and sweetest soul groups of their era.

That famous Philly Soul sound is still groovin’ today as The Stylistics celebrate their 50th anniversary with original founding members Airrion Love and Herb Murell, with Jason Sharp and the newest Stylistic, “Bo” Henderson (former lead vocalist of The Temptations) whose amazing falsetto makes you feel as though you are listening to the hit songs exactly as you first heard them on vinyl.

Need a laugh till you cry kinda moment?

Join the Pennyroyal Arts Council for a much needed girls night with the fabulous and funny sisters, Nancy and Emily, of Sister Therapy--a podcast that allows you to unwind and laugh about all the crazy things life brings your way. Come be a part of the journey chatting about the funny moments in life and all the in between.

PRE-PARTY at The Hall: Gather up your gal pals or reward your female employees by reserving your spot for appetizers provided by The Local, specialty cocktails, and an accessory pop-up shop before the show! Limited availability. The Hall will open at 5:30 pm for the pre-show event.

TICKETS: Show only: $25; Pre-party + Show: $35; Livestream: $10

If you aren't familiar with Sister Therapy yet, listen any time on Spotify or Apple Podcast. Sister Therapy Podcast.

Casey James, the American Idol finalist, is bringing the gritty sounds and rural roots of country and blues for a #SaveOurStage event at the Alhambra Theatre in Hopkinsville, Kentucky that you won’t want to miss!

Our local historic theatre has been pushed to the brink of closure due to COVID-19 and cancelled performances. #SaveOurStage was scheduled for November 2020 to take the place of our annual theatre fundraiser, Hoptown Holiday Hopfest, and was postponed. It’s been rescheduled for Saturday, June 12 and is needed now more than ever.

Your limited seating in-person ticket, livestream ticket, donation or t-shirt purchase will assure our historic theatre stays open and relevant for generations to come.

TICKETS:
Limited seating in-person: https://pennyroyalartscouncil.ticketspice.com/save-our...

Livestream: https://pennyroyalartscouncil.ticketspice.com/casey-james...

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Special thanks to Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, Bluegrass Beverage, WHOP, and WKDZ for helping us bring this talented artist to our stage.

COVID-19 Safety Measures:
-Event attendance limited in accordance with current state guidelines.
-Limited and distanced seating.
- Masks required (when not eating or drinking).
- Chairs, tables, door handles etc sanitized before and during the event.

Bourbon Street meets 6th Street with the social event of the spring!

Mark your calendar for the revival of a Hoptown classic: Picnic with the Pops! featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, an outdoor fundraiser for the Pennyroyal Arts Council on Friday, May 7.

The soulful big band will entertain from the Arthur Plaza parking lot on 6th street with timeless favorites for fans of every genre – a dash of Motown, a shot of Country, some folk and rock sprinkled on top – and the stories behind them serving up a musical banquet that feeds every soul.

WHAT: Annual fundraiser and silent auction
WHEN: Friday, May 7 | 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
WHERE: Arthur Parking lot on 6th Street

Patrons at the event will be encouraged to decorate their tables New Orlean style and support local restaurants with take-out orders in advance for the outdoor show. Participating restaurants include The Mixer, The Local, Butter and Grace, Hopkinsville Brewing Company, Southern Belle, Jennie’s Place, and Corner Coffee House.

EXPERIENCES:
The Royal Court: Reserve your VIP experience with a table of eight placed front and center, and sure to get your spirit swinging. This includes premium seating including tables, chairs, linens, and two complimentary bottles of wine.
$75/ticket; ($600/table)- Table reservations only

Krewe: Let the good times roll with your perfect posse featuring eight of your favorite people. Your preferred seating includes a table, chairs, linens, and endless potential.
$50/ticket; ($400/table)- Table reservations only

Throws: Bring your chair and gather friends, family, and co-workers and reserve a spot on the lawn in front of the Courthouse. $25/ticket- Ticket purchase at pennyroyalarts.org

Tables can be reserved by contacting Margaret Prim at margaret.prim@pennyroyalarts.org or (615)584-0555

A special thanks to our LIVE at the Historic Alhambra Theatre sponsors including Planters Bank, Rogers Group, Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Homes, HWEA, HES, Pennyrile Radiology, and Bluegrass Beverage.

Visit pennyroyalarts.org for Throws (lawn tickets), silent auction items, participating restaurants, and more event details.

Space at the former The Miller's Son generously donated by @TheMixerKY

Open Saturdays during the month of April or by appointment on other days - call (615) 584-0555 for more information.

An upscale consignment shopping experience presented by The Perfect Closet will benefit the Alhambra Theatre, and other local nonprofits on select dates. Shop the impressive collection of top designer clothes including Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch, Stuart Weitzman, Worth, and more at up to 90% off retail!

50% of sales will be donated to one of the following charities of your choice:
Grace and Mercy, The Boys and Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County, and the Aaron McNeil House.

$25/per person | Max: 25 students

Expert interior designer Bob Lancaster will take your home decorating problem areas and provide easy five minute fixes in this evening workshop. Each participant will be asked to submit a photo with a brief description of the problem area. He’ll address these in the classroom setting. Participants will also learn about the latest design trends, what’s current, and where the marketing is headed.

Rated R | $6 Admission

Academic overachievers Amy and Molly thought keeping their noses to the grindstone gave them a leg up on their high school peers. But on the eve of graduation, the best friends suddenly realize that they may have missed out on the special moments of their teenage years. Determined to make up for lost time, the girls decide to cram four years of not-to-be missed fun into one night -- a chaotic adventure that no amount of book smarts could prepare them for.

Rated PG | FREE
Donations are appreciated.

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the king and queen of England soon unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue -- leaving the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Rated PG-13 | FREE DOUBLE FEATURE with RBG
Donations are appreciated.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a struggling attorney and new mother who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination.

Rated PG | FREE DOUBLE FEATURE with On the Basis of Sex
Donations are appreciated.

An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women.

Rated PG-13 | $6 Admission

The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit Blanc knows for sure -- everyone in the wildly dysfunctional Thrombey family is a suspect. Now, Blanc must sift through a web of lies and red herrings to uncover the truth.

Rated R | $6 Admission

Young Reginald Dwight changes his name to Elton John and collaborates with singer-songwriter Bernie Taupin to become one of the most iconic figures in pop history. Set to his most beloved songs, it's the epic musical story of Elton John, his breakthrough years in the 1970s and his fantastical transformation from shy piano prodigy to international superstar.

Rated R | $5 Admission

Accompanied by their children (Dana Barron, Anthony Michael Hall), Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) and his wife, Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo), are driving from Illinois to a California amusement park. As Clark increasingly fixates on a beautiful woman driving a sports car, the Griswolds deal with car problems and the death of a family member. They reach Los Angeles, but, when Clark worries that the trip is being derailed again, he acts impulsively to get his family to the park.

Going to see Jaimee? Drop by Hopkinsville Brewing Company before the show. We have food and the best beer in town.

Drop by Hopkinsville Brewing Company before the movie. We’re just down the street. We have the best beer in town and food, if you’re hungry.

Dropping the kids off at the movie? Hopkinsville Brewing Company is just down the street. Come on down and wait for them.

Hopkinsville Brewing Company is just down the street. Drop by before the show. We have the best beer in town.

Hopkinsville Brewing Company is just down the street. Drop in before the show. We have the best beer in town.

Dropping the kids off at the movie? Wander down to Hopkinsville Brewing Company to wait for them. We have the best beer in town and food, if you’re hungry

Come on by Hopkinsville Brewing Company before the show. We’re just down the street.

Drop by HBC before you see the Steeldrivers, we’re just down the street.

It’s a sound The Tennessean once described as “Gutsy, gritty bluegrass songs.” The Philadelphia Inquirer put it even more succinctly. “You can call it power-bluegrass or country soul, but whatever you call it, Nashville’s Steeldrivers have bushels of it.”In fact, The SteelDrivers’ success lies in their consistent growth and ability to reinvent their regimen.

It’s also nurtured the various influences that each member brings to the band. With the emphasis on song structure as to parceling out their parameters, elements of Americana, country, blues, rock and soul all enter the equation. Yet their consistent standing at the IBMA awards –which began when they were voted Best Emerging Artist — testifies to the fact that they’ve been able to maintain a fierce following even while growing their audiences at every interval.

The band plays approximately 75 shows a year, including major festival appearances at Bonnaroo, Merlefest, Wintergrass, Bristol Rhythm and Roots and Telluride Bluegrass Festival. It’s their populist approach that finds their devotees — self-proclaimed “SteelHeads”– traveling hundreds of miles to see them in repeat performances. “It’s hard to believe it’s been ten years since our first album,” Rogers muses. “And yet, even with all the change and transition, we still have the same joy and enthusiasm that we did in the beginning. Even as the trajectory changes, the story continues to unfold.”