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 in downtown Danville, Kentucky. Each year, the performing arts center announces an impressive lineup of…
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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 in 1974,” said Heather Henson, managing director of the theatre her father, Eben C. Henson,…
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 at the Lexington Visitor Center and include stops at several fantastic eateries. Erin shares some…
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 Director Steve Hoffman said. “Anyone who visits the Norton Center knows that there isn’t a…
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 knew they had to be in Paris or London. Only occasionally have truly world-class artists…
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 serving Danville for over 20 years. Melton’s takes simple deli staples and add their own…
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 your way over to Junction City to see Cindy for some of her famous “Scooby…
Danville Connection can get you to and from Lexington
If you are planning to fly or take a Greyhound bus to Lexington as part of your journey to Danville, you may want to look into an inexpensive transportation option that’ll get you from Lexington down to Danville and then back to Lexington when it’s time for you to go home. The Danville Connection, a service of the Blue Grass Community Action Partnership, can get you to and from Danville…
Rise and shine with these great Danville breakfasts
Before you start your day exploring Danville and Boyle County, stop in at one of the local breakfast spots or coffee shops to get the fuel you’ll need for your morning activities. You can find a variety of familiar, nationally-known restaurants in town – from McDonald’s to Cracker Barrel – but Danville also has some great local spots you’ll be sure to enjoy, including: Dry Stack This downtown coffee…
Modern romantic comedy premiers July 26 at Pioneer Playhouse
Pioneer Playhouse of Danville continues its 73rd season under the stars with Cockeyed, a witty and whimsical modern-day romantic comedy by award-winning playwright, William Missouri Downs. Cockeyed, which opens July 26 and runs through August 6, tells the story of a nerdy accountant named Phil who falls hopelessly in love with his boss’s secretary, the beautiful Sophia, and who tries to win her heart despite the fact that she can’t see…
