Before the leaves even begin to fully turn, Boyle County goes all in for fall festivals, beginning with September’s nod to Kentucky arts, crafts and music, continuing into October with two commemorations of a major historic event and ending on a nostalgic note at month’s end with good, old-fashioned family fun times. Mark your calendars for these fall festivals: Constitution Square Festival – Downtown Danville Saturday, Sept. 16 The…
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History and haunts await on the Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of Perryville, Kentucky, as you embark on a chilling adventure during the upcoming Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk. The ghost walk invites both locals and visitors to stroll along the streets of Perryville’s historic district. As the sun sets and darkness settles in, participants will gather to embark on a guided tour led by knowledgeable storytellers. The event is…
Pioneer Playhouse Presents Special Comedy Weekend Starring Lee Cruse
For more than fifteen years, Pioneer Playhouse has been closing out its summer season with a special comedy weekend, and this year Lee Cruse is back to headline a night full of laughs. “It all started with my sister Holly Henson,” said Heather Henson, managing director and daughter of Pioneer Playhouse founder, Eben C. Henson. “Holly was a stand-up comic who toured the country when she wasn’t artistic director here at the theatre we…
Kentucky Road Riders bringing motorcycling fun back to Danville
Kentucky Road Riders The Kentucky Road Riders – formerly known as the Gold Wing Road Riders Association of Kentucky – return to Danville August 17-19 for their annual Kentucky Blast event, and it isn’t too late to join in on the fun. Kentucky Road Riders is a part of the Wing’d Riders Organization and is a Goldwing Motorcycle group. They are welcoming members from across the state and Wing’d Riders…
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 of its In Harmony tour takes place on March 8, 2024. The Norton will also…
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 was once a vibrant hub for the African American community. Despite facing adversity, Second Street…
Dock Dogs competition returning to Danville July 21-23
For the second year in a row ,the Kentucky Dockdogs Showroom Summer Splash will be held in Danville, with dogs competing to see who can jump the highest and furthest before landing in a large pool of water. The event will take place July 21-23 at The Showroom, located at 2405 Lebanon Road, which is at the intersection of Lebanon Road and the Danville Bypass. It is free for spectators…
Kosher Lutherans comedy play to close out Pioneer Playhouse’s 2023 season
Pioneer Playhouse, Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre, will end its regular play season with Kosher Lutherans, a modern comedy that playwright William Missouri Downs says was inspired by one word: happiness. “Many years ago, I was looking up a name in the phone book and saw the word ‘Happiness’ and a phone number beside it,” explains Downs. “I blinked, my eyes re-focused, and the word ‘Happiness’ became “Hapgood.” But the idea…
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 on both sides of the Chaplin River, music at Baril Park, free inflatables, a Jeep…
The Second Show at Pioneer Playhouse Opens with a Bang
Pioneer Playhouse of Danville opens the second show of its 74th season, Farce of Nature, with a bang on Tuesday, July 4th. “It’s a little unusual starting on July 4th,” admits Heather Henson, managing director of the theatre her father, Col. Eben C. Henson, founded in 1950. “There will definitely be some fireworks in the background, but that’s just part of the charm of outdoor theatre.” Farce of Nature, penned by the writing…
