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The Pennyroyal Arts Council, Inc is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1977. Visitors are welcome to attend these meetings.

The Pennyroyal Arts Council, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, was established in 1977. We are governed by a Board of Directors which meets the second Thursday of each month at the Alhambra Theatre. Staff includes an Executive Director, Business Manager, Marketing Director, Education Coordinator, Rentals and Hospitality Manager, Technical Director, Theatre Office Assistant, and Patron Services Manager. Arts Council programming includes the Live at the Alhambra series, School Day Performances, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Art Exhibits, and more. The Arts Council manages the Alhambra Theatre on South Main Street in downtown Hopkinsville.

11/03/2026

First full day of our booking conference, we have showcases until 11:00! Great day catching up with colleagues, hearing great talks about our industry and listening to new music! So happy to have some of my team here to conquer more ground! We are working hard!

11/02/2026

Our Jazz On Stage show, Spirit of New Orleans: A Soulful Celebration, is the perfect night for a group outing! Grab your friends, members of your book club, or your family and come experience Jazz On Stage. 🎷

We’re transforming the Alhambra Theatre stage into an intimate jazz club and the best part? Your seats are right on the stage, just feet away from the artists!

Buy your tickets now and let the music transport you to New Orleans!
🎟Purchase tickets at: https://our.show/neworleans

11/02/2026

And our last duo is… Ericka Sims-Hall and Kevin Maynard! ✨💃

From karaoke nights to martial arts classes, these friends are ready to take on a new adventure together: Hopkinsville’s Dancing With Our Stars!

Ericka grew up in Las Vegas and always imagined calling a big city home. That changed after a blind date with her now-husband, Luke, an active-duty Army warrant officer. The two purchased their first home in Hopkinsville just three months after getting married, and Ericka quickly fell in love with small-town life and became one of the community’s biggest advocates.

After surviving a stroke in 2017, Ericka found a new purpose through her recovery and pursued a degree to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Her appreciation for movement and rebuilding strength eventually led her to martial arts. Today, she helps run a small dojo at Balance Hopkinsville with her cousin, Master Sims. She’s also a member of the Hopkinsville Rotary Club and enjoys volunteering, gardening, supporting local businesses, and singing karaoke with Kevin and her beloved dog, Itchy, nearby!

Kevin grew up in Whitewater, Kansas, but was born in Pike County, Kentucky, and has always considered the Bluegrass State home. A Morehead State University graduate, he joined The Krusteaz Company in Hopkinsville in 2016 and currently serves as Plant Director. After years at Lake Malone, Kevin and his wife, Peruth, moved to Hopkinsville in 2025 to become more involved in the community. He now serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Hopkinsville-Christian County and the Christian County Chamber of Commerce.

Their journey to the dance floor started during a karaoke night, when Ericka suggested Kevin try Schu-Fu to help with the aches and pains of getting older and a few motorsports mishaps. What began as supporting a friend became a passion, and eventually led to an invitation to be Ericka’s dance partner! While Dancing With Our Stars is taking Kevin outside his comfort zone, both are excited to have fun and give back to the community they love.

With support from sponsor Krusteaz and mentor Jaime Henderson, this duo is ready for their next adventure!

Help us cheer on Team Ericka & Kevin as they take the dance floor at Dancing With Our Stars on February 6, 2027! Tickets go on sale November 16 at 10 AM! 🪩👏

Every dollar donated to a team counts as a vote, and every vote supports Sanctuary, Inc. and Pennyroyal Arts Council. Show your support by donating to Team Ericka & Kevin:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dwos2026-ericaksims-hallandkevinmaynard

11/01/2026

Our next Dancing With Our Stars duo is… Chloe & Brien Dossett! ✨

From meeting at Murray State to making Hopkinsville home, Chloe and Brien are ready for their next adventure: Dancing With Our Stars!

Chloe Cannon Dossett was born and raised in Hopkinsville and graduated from University Heights Academy in 2017. She continued her education at Murray State University, where she met Brien. Shoes up! After earning her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations with a minor in Advertising in 2021, she now serves as Director of Marketing, Events, and Member Relations at the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the boards of Hopkinsville Young Professionals and the Bruce Convention Center.

In her free time, Chloe enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, and a good board game night. She’s always up for an adventure and can usually be found trying to convince Brien that Bravo is a better choice than ESPN!

Brien is a Cadiz native and Trigg County High School graduate who earned his degree from Murray State University in 2020. With eight years of experience in the safety and construction industry, he now works as a Senior Safety Specialist with JE Dunn Construction. He is currently helping build the new Tennessee Performing Arts Center in Nashville, so he’s already playing a part in bringing a stage to life! Brien takes pride in building a strong safety culture that helps workers return home safely each day.

Outside of work, Brien enjoys golf, hunting, grilling, and spending time outdoors. He cheers for Kentucky and the Florida Panthers and loves Titans Sundays with Chloe and their furry family: two corgis and a cat named Willie, Nelson, and Dolly.

Chloe and Brien love calling Hopkinsville home and being part of a community that shows up for one another. Now, they’re stepping outside their comfort zone and onto the dance floor!

“We may not know exactly what we’re doing on the dance floor yet, but we know exactly why we’re doing it. We’re excited to step outside our comfort zone, have some fun, and hopefully make a difference for an organization that means so much to our community.”

Chloe & Brien are being mentored by Nikki Stallons and sposnored by Christian County Chamber of Commerce and LEE Building Products.

Help us cheer on Team Chloe & Brien as they bring their adventurous spirit and hometown pride to the dance floor on February 6, 2027! 🪩👏

Every dollar donated to a team counts as a vote, and every vote supports Sanctuary, Inc. and Pennyroyal Arts Council. Tickets go on sale November 16 at 10 AM!

Show your support by donating to Team Chloe & Brien:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dwo202

10/31/2026

Meet our stars… Craig & Kelsey Hodge! ✨

From sharing the Alhambra Theatre stage to sharing a life together, Craig and Kelsey are ready for their next performance: Hopkinsville’s Dancing With Our Stars on February 6, 2027!

Craig was raised in Cadiz, Kentucky, and is a 2011 graduate of Heritage Christian Academy. After a brief time at the University of Kentucky, he and Kelsey moved back to Hopkinsville and have proudly called this community home ever since. Craig wears many hats, with creativity at the heart of them all! He has co-owned Craig + Kelsey Photography since 2012, taught Digital Media at HCA since 2013, and led its Musical Theatre Department since 2018. He also serves as one of the technical directors at the Alhambra Theatre and leads a high school summer theatre camp for Campanile Productions. In his free time, he enjoys performing, watching his children grow, and the occasional video game.

Kelsey was born in Hopkinsville and graduated as a homeschool student through PACHEK. Today, she homeschools their three children and stays involved in the PACHEK community. She enjoys working alongside Craig in their photography business and serving at Edgewood Baptist Church, including helping facilitate a women’s Bible study. When she has a quiet moment, you’ll likely find her reading or spending time with her family.

Married for 15 years, Craig and Kelsey are the proud parents of Ezra, Eden, and Jude. They met through community theater, grew up together on the Alhambra stage, and have appeared in more than 20 theatrical productions together! Amid their busy schedules, they treasure long morning walks and finding time to spend together.

Now, these longtime scene partners are excited to become dance partners for a cause, supporting organizations that help make our community stronger! 🪩

Craig & Kelsey are being mentored by Erin Namie and sponsored by Campanile Productions.

Help us cheer on Team Craig & Kelsey as they bring their love of performing and their community to the dance floor! 👏 Every dollar donated to a team counts as a vote, and every vote supports Sanctuary, Inc. and Pennyroyal Arts Council. Tickets go on sale November 16 at 10 AM!

Show your support by donating to Team Craig & Kelsey:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dwos2026-kelseyandcraighodge

10/30/2026

Meet our next dancing duo… Matt & Wendy Westerfield! ✨

After 23 years of marriage and a lifetime of adventures together, Matt and Wendy are ready to add a new one to the list: Hopkinsville’s Dancing With Our Stars on February 6, 2027!

With support from their sponsor, Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority, and guidance from their dance mentor, Monique Butler-Lewis, they’re ready to take on this exciting new adventure! 💃🕺

Matt and Wendy are the proud parents of four children, Wilson, Mollie, Savannah, and Brinley. They love Jeep rides, family vacations, being outdoors, theater, and exercising. Together, they find adventure in everyday life and are active members of New Work Fellowship, where they both serve in many capacities.

Matt was born and raised in Hopkinsville and graduated from Christian County High School. He was co-owner of Westerfield Builders for many years before the family’s faith led them to new chapters in Nashville and at Crossings Ministries, where he served as Maintenance Director. Their journey brought them back to Hopkinsville in 2020, and Matt has worked with HWEA ever since. He’s happy to be back home!

Wendy moved to Hopkinsville with her family in seventh grade and graduated from Hopkinsville High School. She proudly calls Hopkinsville home! She spent many years homeschooling their children and enjoying life as a mom and wife. Last year brought a new adventure as the family transitioned to Heritage Christian Academy, where she now serves as the Music Teacher. She also shares her love of movement by teaching fitness classes at the YMCA.

When asked why they decided to become celebrity dancers, Matt and Wendy shared:

“We are so excited to do something fun and different together. We love new adventures and this will be one for the books! We are also excited to be a part of something that brings support to our community. Hopkinsville is such a special place and we are honored to be here supporting such an amazing cause.”

Help us cheer on Team Matt & Wendy as they bring their adventurous spirit and love for Hopkinsville to the dance floor! 🪩👏 Every dollar donated to a team counts as a vote, and every vote supports Sanctuary, Inc.. and Pennyroyal Arts Council. Tickets go on sale November 16 at 10 AM!

Show your support by donating to Team Matt & Wendy:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/dwos2026-wendyandmattwesterfield

10/30/2026

Seats are limited and filling fast. Grab your tickets to the Nutcracker Tea! ☕️🩰
All proceeds directly support our Nutcracker Dance Scholarship Fund.
🎟 Purchase tickets at: https://our.show/nutcrackertea

The Nutcracker Performance: https://our.show/nutcracker26

10/22/2026

This morning our staff attended the 52nd annual Unity Breakfast! We would like to thank the Human Rights Commission Hopkinsville-Christian County for hosting an amazing and inspiring program. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients!

10/22/2026

We'd like to thank the extremely talented Clell Calhoun for this amazing painting of the Alhambra Theatre!

Clell has beautifully captured the nostalgia and magic that makes the Alhambra so special to downtown Hopkinsville. Works like this remind us how lucky we are to be surrounded by a passionate and gifted community. Thank you Clell! ❤

10/21/2026

As the opening show of this season's Jazz on Stage approaches, we are highlighting artists who will take the Historic Alhambra Stage on Nov. 7th with the Sister Moon Project: Celebrating the Music of Sting and The Police.

Artist Spotlight: Chrissi Poland🎶

From her bio: Acclaimed vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chrissi Poland has toured throughout the world and has performed on stage, television, and in the studio with a long list artists and legends including Hozier, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers, Mavis Staples, Chaka Khan, Michael Bolton, Chris Botti, Sting, Moby, Scissor Sisters, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, Toto, Sheryl Crow, Michael McDonald, Dave Matthews, and the legendary Stax "Soul Man" Sam Moore (formerly of Sam & Dave).

Claim your seat now to experience The Police re-imagined through the lens of jazz, all just feet away from musicians: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/pennyroyal-arts-council-inc/6a760adb18f79fae1486828e

Address

507 South Main Street
Hopkinsville, KY
42240

Opening Hours

Tuesday	8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 3pm
Thursday	8:30am - 3pm

Website

http://www.pennyroyalarts.org/

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