Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts announced the opening of its new exhibition, titled “We Were Here:” The African American Experience in Boyle County. The special exhibition is presented in partnership with the Danville Boyle County African American Historical Society (DBCAAHS) and Centre College’s Program in Anthropology and Sociology. “This exhibition tells the story…
Experiences
Constitution Square Festival returns to downtown Danville
For many years the Constitution Square Arts Festival was an anticipated event in the local, as well as statewide, fall festival calendar. The weekend event brought local and regional artists, community groups, musicians and food to the park which is the birthplace of Kentucky. The task of mounting such a large and far range event…
more: Constitution Square Festival returns to downtown Danville
Celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month in Danville
September is National Bourbon Heritage Month and the best way to celebrate America’s only Native Spirit is by experiencing it. With its central Kentucky location, Danville sits in the midst of about two dozen distilleries on the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail® (KBT). It is home to Wilderness Trail Distillery, a founding distillery destination on the…
Norton Center attracts world-class entertainment year after year
You might expect to go to a large venue in a big city to see musicians like The Guess Who, Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss, or to see productions like The Pirates of Penzance, Hairspray and Cats. That isn’t the case if you’re talking about the Norton Center, located on the campus of Centre College…
more: Norton Center attracts world-class entertainment year after year
Special music weekend will close out 73rd season at Pioneer Playhouse
Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, located in Danville, will close out its 73rd season under the stars with a weekend of live music that’s sure to appeal to everyone. On Friday, August 19 the locally grown group Powerplay will hit the stage for a free concert benefitting the historic theatre. “Powerplay started right here in Danville…
more: Special music weekend will close out 73rd season at Pioneer Playhouse
Bites of the Bluegrass starting Danville Walking Food Tour
Danville’s emerging culinary scene will soon be put on full display with the addition of a food and walking tour by a recently opened Lexington-based company already doing similar tours there. Bites of the Bluegrass is operated by Erin Goins, who started food and walking tours in downtown Lexington earlier this year. Tours there begin…
more: Bites of the Bluegrass starting Danville Walking Food Tour
Blockbuster entertainment featured in 2022-2023 Norton Center lineup
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 9 for the Norton Center for the Arts’ 49th Performing Arts Season. Continuing its trend of making arts accessible to everyone, the Norton Center will again be offering tickets starting at $19 to all performances. “World class performing arts experiences are available right here in Danville,” Norton Center Executive…
more: Blockbuster entertainment featured in 2022-2023 Norton Center lineup
Art Center showcasing retrospective of internationally renowned glass artist
Great artists gravitate to great cities to practice their craft and seek fame and fortune. In the 60s, New York was the magnet for Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and a whole bevy of other abstract expressionist painters. Earlier, any artist with an interest in film flocked to L.A. After WWI, the most talented writers…
more: Art Center showcasing retrospective of internationally renowned glass artist
Deli, dogs, sushi and falafel. It’s what’s for lunch
After a morning of exploration around Danville and Boyle County you may find yourself looking for the perfect spot for lunch. All of these local restaurants serve up delicious, fresh, and unique options for your midday meal. Try them all until you find your favorite(s). Melton’s Great American Deli Melton’s Great American Deli has been…
Have a sweet tooth? Danville has sure cures for that
The craving for a sweet treat can strike at any time of the day and there are plenty of ways to indulge your sweet tooth in Danville and Boyle County. Grab a donut from Burke’s Bakery to start off your day, then swing by Bluegrass and Buttercream for some cookie butter for the road. Make…