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 weather notices closer to the event date, check danvillearts.org The City of Danville Entertainment District…
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Danville Streetscape Project Enhances Downtown Safety and Beauty
Pedestrian safety has never looked so good. With new curb bump-outs to expand and enhance downtown outdoor dining, street and sidewalk lighting, traffic signal poles, trees and flower planters, benches and seating groups for impromptu and unhurried gatherings and other amenities highlighting improved and widened sidewalks, Danville has undergone a beautiful transformation. It is one intended to increase pedestrian safety, slow down traffic, reconnect visitors to Danville’s restaurant and shopping…
Make Danville your spooky season destination
Danville and Boyle County know how to party. Halloween party, that is. Whether you want to dress up like a ghost, hunt for a real one, or any other of a number of spooky activities for kids through adults, you’re likely to find them happening here, including; Ghostly Encounters Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk Take a stroll in historic downtown Perryville, the home to one of the bloodiest Civil War…
Food blogger highlighting six local eateries in 2023
Kentucky’s top food blogger has a love and a taste for Danville, as you’ll see in his posts about eateries in and around town at www.jcpeats.com JC is a Centre College graduate, so he was already familiar with Danville before starting his food blog and sampling fare from around Kentucky to share online and on social media. Along with his reviews of restaurants, bakeries and other food-themed locations, you’ll also…
Food, entertainment, family fun on tap at Perryville Commemoration
Perryville, Kentucky, is no ordinary Kentucky town. It is distinct because it is the site of one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War—the Battle of Perryville, which took place on October 8, 1862. Each year the community comes together to commemorate the battle that took place and honor the soldiers that the battle claimed. The Perryville Commemoration Festival returns this weekend, October 6th and 7th. You…
New museum adds sparkle to Danville’s arts landscape
A national museum showcasing the internationally known and celebrated work of a local artist is opening soon in Danville. Following a ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3, the GLASS National Art Museum officially opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 4. The world-class venue is anchored by the permanent collection of long-time Danville resident, hot glass master of color Stephen Rolfe Powell, and is a showcase for…
Need a good scare? Hustonville Haunted House will put your bravery to the test
Every October, thrill-seekers from near and far descend upon Junction City, Kentucky, for an unforgettable experience that may send shivers down their spines. Hustonville Haunted House has been delighting and terrifying visitors for 30 years. The haunted house features a series of three exhilarating attractions including The Final Exorcism, Creepers Corn Maze, and The Junction City Chainsaw Mascara. The dark, winding paths and disorienting illusions keep visitors on edge, never…
Tourism Office sponsoring Pumpkins in the Park Oct. 25-31
Constitution Square will have a festive feel in late October as dozens (maybe hundreds) of pumpkins are put on display during the first ever Pumpkins in the Park contest. Local students, adults, organizations and businesses are welcome to participate in this pumpkin decorating endeavour, sponsored by the Danville-Boyle County Tourism Office. Anybody is welcome to decorate a pumpkin with paint or applique, with a seasonal and family-friendly design. No carved…
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 line on Saturday, Oct. 7 in downtown Lexington. The more than 200-mile-long route brings teams…
New addition at Luca Mariano Distillery
Nestled along the east side of Danville, Kentucky, you’ll find the Luca Mariano Distillery, one of central Kentucky’s newest up and coming bourbon producers. Luca Mariano Distillery continues to move forward in the construction of both a regular and craft bourbon distillery. They also have big plans to incorporate shopping, restaurants, and more to create a full experience for visitors and bourbon lovers. On Thursday the distillery took a…
