Kentucky Historical Society recognizes individuals, organizations for contributions to the field of history SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (May 26, 2023) — The City of Somerset will receive a Kentucky History Award for education and preservation Saturday, … [Read more...] about City of Somerset to receive Kentucky History Award for preservation of The Virginia
Arts & Culture
The Virginia launches Classic Movie Night series
Monthly event kicks off Feb. 16 with film adaptation of Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill A Mockingbird Ask local film enthusiast John Alexander, and he’ll tell you there are few scenes more powerful than Atticus Finch’s exit from the courtroom … [Read more...] about The Virginia launches Classic Movie Night series
Somerset celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with annual MLK walk event
Participants will make their way from Judicial Center Plaza to Citizens National Bank Pavilion in honor of civil rights leader SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (January 11, 2022) — The City of Somerset will celebrate unity, love, service, and the life and … [Read more...] about Somerset celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with annual MLK walk event
City of Somerset takes successful art market to Rocky Hollow Park
New outdoor location for #seemyset Art market creates midsummer night’s vibe with instrumental music, tents and green space Continuing its focus on events that support the arts and promote community destinations, the City of Somerset will host a … [Read more...] about City of Somerset takes successful art market to Rocky Hollow Park
Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
In addition to annual march downtown, events include virtual panel discussion, storytelling and clothing drive While the COVID-19 pandemic forced some changes to annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, it has opened the door to new virtual … [Read more...] about Week of events planned in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, National Day of Racial Healing
City of Somerset receives Governor’s Award in the Arts
State’s most prestigious arts honor celebrates ‘extraordinary and significant contributions’ to Kentucky’s art heritage SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (November 13, 2020) — The City of Somerset will receive the state’s most prestigious arts award, the Governor's … [Read more...] about City of Somerset receives Governor’s Award in the Arts
