The work of Susan Smith will be on exhibition at Art Center of the Bluegrass from Jan. 21 through February 28 in the Museum Gallery at 401 W. Main Street in Danville. A reception for the artist will take place from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Susan is a passionate abstract artist currently working in acrylics. She discovered her love for art during grade school,…

Ponderosa Speedway, located just south of Danville in Junction City, will host motorsports events almost every Friday night in 2025, from April 11 through Oct. 3. For 2025, expect a very expanded list of offerings at the racetrack, with everything from spring cars and open wheel modified racing to demolition derbies and mini van races. There will even be a fireworks show on July 4th. The season opens on April…

Got grandkids visitng during the Christmas break? Or your own kids who might need something to do before classes start back? The Art Center of the Bluegrass in Danville has a series of camps from Dec. 20-Jan. 6 that will give kids ages 6-11 something to do as 2024 winds down and 2025 begins. All camps are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., held in our Art Lab Classroom at…

Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, located in Danville, has announced its 76th season under the stars with three comedies and one music extravaganza.Kicking off the 2025 line-up is The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig, running from June 6 through June 28. Set in the 1930s, Broadway star William Gillette has invited his friends to a glittering holiday party at a remote mansion. All is fun and games, until one…

Downtown Danville will be abuzz with activity on Saturday, Dec. 7 during the return of the Danville Small Town Christmas event, which will stretch from Constitution Square to Weisiger Park. There are activities planned from 10 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. to get locals and visitors alike in the Christmas spirit. From free hot chocolate and cookies to bounce houses, train rides, ornament decorating and more, kids and adults will all…

Visitors coming to Boyle County now have some additional signage to help them find key locations in Perryville.Using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds granted by the Kentucky Department of Tourism, the Danville-Boyle County Tourism Office was able to provide seven distinct wayfinding signs that were installed on Friday, Oct. 25.“These signs were designed to stand out among the various road signs drivers pass by so visitors looking for the…

Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts recently installed “Beyond the Classroom: Survey of Works by Centre Studio Art Faculty,” a new art exhibition showcasing the extraordinary talents of Centre College’s studio art professors. This exhibition offers the public a unique opportunity to engage with the processes and professional practices of these four studio art educators who shape the artistic minds of Centre’s student body. This free exhibition features works…

Even if you aren’t a runner, you can still have a good time in downtown Danville as the 2024 Bourbon Chase relay passes through town.More than 2,500 runners will participate in this year’s race, which begins at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont on the morning of Friday, Oct. 4 enroute to the finish line on Saturday, Oct. 5 in downtown Lexington. The more than 200-mile-long route brings teams to…

Join us for the Pumpkins in the Park Night Market, a spooktacular collaboration between Danville-Boyle County Tourism and the Danville-Boyle Farmer’s Market! This special edition of the Boyle County Farmer’s Market will feature a painted pumpkin contest, eerie storytelling sessions with the Boyle County Public Library’s new Story Center, and a variety of festive treats from your favorite market vendors—many with a spooky twist. Kids can enjoy craft activities hosted…

Art Center of the Bluegrass is presenting Contemporary Prints: Picasso to Lichtenstein, opening on Sept. 20 and running through Dec. 28. This exhibit is curated from a local private collection and features some of the biggest names in modern art. The walls of the Museum Gallery at 401 West Main Street in Danville will be graced with etchings, lithographs, and engravings by world-renowned artists such as Pablo Picasso, Roy Lichtenstein,…