The Center for Rural Development

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Get ready for an incredible Fall concert series at The Center for Rural Development! 🎶
🎤 The Blackwood Brothers Quartet – Thursday, Nov. 5
🎤Confederate Railroad– Saturday, Nov. 7
🎤Exile Band Official – Friday, Dec. 18th

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10/07/2026

🎄 Just in time for the holidays! 🎶

Get ready for a great night of music as Exile Band Official, celebrating 60+ years of making music, takes the stage at The Center for Rural Development!

Join us for an evening filled with timeless songs you know and love, including “Woke Up in Love,” “Give Me One More Chance,” and their biggest hit, “Kiss You All Over.” ❤️🎵

Bring a friend, make holiday memories, and enjoy Exile's legendary music!

📅 December 18, 2026
🕖 7 p.m.
📍 The Center for Rural Development’s Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre
Somerset, KY

Reserved Tickets sold online at centertech.com

10/07/2026

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

🎶 DID YOU KNOW? 🎶

The newest member of The Blackwood Brothers Quartet is Pulaski County’s own Jim Rogers - shown far left! 👏

Jim, a longtime “weekend warrior” who has sung with groups like Midnight Cry, is stepping onto the professional stage for the first time - and we couldn’t be more excited to see him represent our community!

Join Jim Rogers, Billy Blackwood, Jonathan Mattingly & Eric Walker for an incredible night of Southern Gospel music!

📅 November 5
📍 The Center for Rural Development’s Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre in Somerset
🕕 Doors open at 6 PM
🎤 The Go Get’Em Trio at 6:30 PM
🎶 The Blackwood Brothers follow

🎟️ $25 + fees & taxes

🎟️ General Admission Tickets sold online and at the door on the night of the concert!

10/04/2026

🏆We're excited to announce that The Center for Rural Development has been named “Best Entertainment Center” and “Best Event Venue” in Pulaski County in the Commonwealth Journal Somerset, Ky. ’s 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!

Thank you for your support and trust in us! These awards are a testament to our community's love for creating unforgettable moments together.

Here's to more great events ahead!

10/02/2026

🍂🍁Fall is in full swing at The Center for Rural Development!
Don’t miss out - Visit our website for a complete list of events, ticket details, and registration links.
10/01-03: Kentucky Basket Association – Weave Away with KBA 2026
10//06: Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
10/08: Somerset Worship Gathering 3 - Non-denominational Worship Embracingyourstory
10/10-11: Cumberland Con
10/16: School Time Theatre: TheaterWorksUSA Productions: Clifford: The Big Red Dog – The Musical
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10/16: Pulaski County Homelessness Conference presented by Help the Homeless- Somerset, KY
10/21: 2026 Eastern Kentucky SEED Contracting Symposium
10/25: United States of America's Kentucky Pageants Pageant
10/31: Annual Oak Hill Baptist Church Pumpkin Patch 2026

10/01/2026

🚀🤖3,000+ people. Nearly 50 exhibitors. And SO many possibilities!

5th Annual Imagine the Possibilities Technology Showcase was buzzing with excitement on Sept. 29 as students from across the region got a chance to see, touch, try, and explore the technology of tomorrow.

From robots and drones to AI, virtual reality, electric cars, 3-D printing, welding, competitions, and the film industry, there was something around every corner to spark their curiosity.

Students from Clay, Laurel, Madison, McCreary, Wayne, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Whitley, and Harlan counties came ready to explore – and hopefully left knowing that the possibilities for their future are bigger than they might imagine.

A BIG thank you to The Center for Rural Development, Pulaski County Government City of Burnside, and all of our sponsors for helping make this incredible experience possible!

We’re excited to see where these curious minds go next!

10/01/2026