Danville’s legendary Pioneer Playhouse celebrates its 75th season of theatre under the stars in 2024 and the shows (and live music) have already been announced. Three plays and a giant Elvis extravaganza will be performed from June 7-Aug. 17 and tickets are on sale now. Patron/super passes are discounted and make a great Christmas gift.…
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Sister city exchange program brings Irish music to Danville
Danville will experience the magic of Irish music this week as part of the Danville Sister Cities Music Exchange. Danville and Carrickfergus, Ireland became sister cities through the Sister City International program in 2007 and since then hundreds of residents from both cities have participated through exchanges of artists, government officials, musicians, librarians, group tours,…
Gallery Hop bringing artists, live music downtown Nov. 9
Jump start your holiday shopping and enjoy a fun evening in downtown Danville during the Gallery Hop on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. There will be a number of artists set up inside businesses, offering everything from paintings and woodworking items to mixed media and custom handmade jewelry. For updated information and…
Live music, 360 video booth part of 2023 Bourbon Chase stop in Danville
Even if you aren’t a runner, you can still have a good time in downtown Danville as the 2023 Bourbon Chase relay passes through town. More than 3,000 runners will participate in this year’s race, which begins at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont on the morning of Friday, Oct. 6 enroute to the finish…
Bluegrass Sausage Festival brings unique tastes of fall to Danville
Relish in great food, drinks, and music during the first Bluegrass Sausage Festival, coming up in September at Morley’s Backyard. Put on your Lederhosen or Dirndl and enjoy a variety of Bavarian-inspired foods, specialty beers, and music from five different performers throughout the event. Mark your calendar for Friday, September 22nd, from 4-10 p.m. and…
Norton Center talks 50th anniversary and bringing top-name entertainers to Danville
Centre College’s Norton Center, home to a world-class performing arts series of professional touring artists, marks a milestone in 2023 and plans to celebrate turning 50 all season long. A special exhibition, “A Retro Perspective: Revisiting Prints from the Permanent Collection,” opens Monday, Aug. 14. A free community concert by the Louisville Orchestra as part…
Soul of 2nd Street to highlight African American history in Danville
Experience a piece of Danville’s rich history during this year’s Soul of 2nd Street Festival on, August 5th from 4-10 p.m. in historic Constitution Square. Prior to the late 1960s Second Street in Danville looked much different than today. There you could find retail shops, medical offices, restaurants, and the Rev. O’Neal’s barbershop. This area…
Turtle racing, food and fun return to downtown Perryville
It’s just about turtle time in downtown Perryville. The annual Snappin’ Chaplin Turtle Derby is an all day event that gets underway at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22 and lasts throughout the day, leading up to the big event – the turtle race at 7 p.m. There will be food trucks and vendor booths…
Pro tips for attending the 2023 Great American Brass Band Festival
About GABBF The Great American Brass Band Festival gears up for their 33rd year this June. With the mission to preserve and share brass band music and its cultural impact, the festival has brought some of the most talented brass artists from around the country to play right here in Danville, Kentucky. Where to stay…
Joslyn and the Sweet Compression to kick off Downtown Downbeat
The start of the very first Downtown Downbeat concert series is just around the corner on April 6 and there is a stellar group of musicians set to kick it off. Joslyn and the Sweet Compression is a gem from central Kentucky and travels all over the U.S. From east coast to west coast, they…