Historic Perryville will transform into a winter wonderland for their Candy Cane Lane Christmas event on Saturday, November 25th. You can come to town and enjoy a day filled with nostalgic charm and festive activities including wreath-making, traditional Christmas tea, kids’ crafts, free ice skating, and the Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. Plans for 2023 include: Wreath Laying Ceremony at Hillcrest Cemetery The day begins at 10 a.m. with a…
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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, and sports teams with more planning to participate in the exchange program this spring. Through…
Burke’s Bakery, a Danville icon you shouldn’t miss
JCP Eats, Kentucky’s top food blog, recently made a stop in Danville to sample some sweets at Burke’s Bakery, located right across the street from Constitution Square. Here is what he had to say following his visit: “Hey, y’all! In my eyes, there is no Kentucky bakery more iconic than Burke’s Bakery. Located on Main Street, which is more picturesque than ever with the recent renovations, Burke’s is a multi-generational…
Let your creativity flow in Danville
The Art Center of the Bluegrass has been busy with some big changes recently with the addition of the GLASS National Art Museum but have remained focused on providing opportunities to help you unlock your artistic side and create art of your own. Whether you are a local or in town visiting, check out the Art Center’s wide variety of classes, workshops, studio time and private lessons, Including: Painting and…
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 weather notices closer to the event date, check danvillearts.org The City of Danville Entertainment District…
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…