Clarksville Living Magazine, October 2019

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center stage at the historic alhambra theatre By The Pennyroyal Arts Council

With a marquee that first brightened Hopkinsville’s Main Street in May of 1928 and following a grand renovation in 2018, the historic Alhambra Theatre now shines brighter than ever before. Step foot in the historic Alhambra

Theatre and the spirit of the 1920’s instantly greets you. The home to concerts, performing arts and theatrical events isO the gem of N CTO downtown Hopkinsville. De ove BER Fe cem mnow be 3,offers The historic Atheatre 2 b pr rua ber r 15 019 upgrades at every il ryturn, ,2 15 including 1 0 8, 14 , 2 1 20 , 2 01 9 20 02 9 0

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CeceWinans OCTOBER3,2019 MaureenMcGovern November15,2019 AnnieMosesBand December15,2019 TravisLeDoyt February14,2020 TheStylistics April18,2020 Individual Tickets Available Online and at the Alhambra Box Office Now! Visit www.pennyroyalarts.org for more information. 507 S Main Street; Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | 270-887-4295

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plush seating for its guests, a new stage for its performers, and performances are now powered by the latest technology - a necessity for the performances the Alhambra Theatre’s patrons enjoy today. Throughout the renovation, care was taken to spare and even highlight original architectural details. Once covered, the original archway entry is now exposed and greets you upon entering the theatre. The original tiles flank the main level entry to the theatre. The Pennyroyal Arts Council oversaw a years-long renovation of the theatre with its own Executive Director Margaret Prim personally choosing Art Deco finishes and fixtures to celebrate the era of the theatre’s inception. Possibly the most stunning new feature of the Alhambra Theatre is The Hall at the Alhambra Theatre, a brand new event space overlooking the theatre performance space as well as Main Street. With room to host approximately 80, the new space is utilized for meetings, events and is a favorite among patrons during performances. Located just an hour from downtown Nashville, the Alhambra Theatre regularly welcomes Grammy award-winning artists and world-renowned performance groups to its stage. The 2019-

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2020 performances and LIVE at the Alhambra Theatre series are no exception. Kicking off October 3, twelve-time Grammy award-winning gospel artist CeCe Winans will perform on the Alhambra Theatre stage. Alongside her, Hopkinsville’s Virginia Street Baptist Church choir will join her as she performs hits that have led to her being named the best-selling female gospel artist of all time.

The Alhambra Theatre's beautiful marquee after 2018 restoration.


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