Theaters, orchestras, museums and festivals are just a few of the
things you can expect to find in Todd County. Residents can take advantage
of local talent or hop in the car for a short drive to Bowling Green,
Ky. or Nashville or Clarksville, Tenn. Take in an outdoor concert,
watch a play at a nationally recognized theater or take in an old-fashioned
county fair. In Todd County, the options are limitless.
At The Horse Cave Theater in Horse Cave, Ky. you can take in a comedy,
drama, classic or contemporary Kentucky play. The 343-seat indoor
theater is open June through November, Tuesdays through Sundays. With
ticket prices under $25, you can bring the whole family and enjoy
this nationally recognized theater together.
A bit farther down the road in Nashville, Tenn. you’ll find The
Tennessee Performing Arts Center. The center performs classics like
“The Music Man,” “42nd Street” and “The Phantom
of the Opera.” The theater is open year-round, with performances
to fit any theatrical taste.
The Public Theater of Kentucky, located in Bowling Green, produces
several plays each year. With productions such as “The Strange
Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” “The Star-Spangled Girl”
and “Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years,”
you’ll be sure to see talented actors and great drama at the
Public Theater of Kentucky. Performances are usually held on Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays at
8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m., with special performances scheduled
for some of the seasonal plays.
Bowling Green is also home to The Capital Arts Center, featuring two
art galleries and an 840-seat theater. Located in a renovated 1930s
vaudeville house in Bowling Green’s historic downtown, the Center
has regular performances by local and touring stage groups, dance
tours, and other activities year-round. The galleries are open Monday
through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and display works of the region’s
professional and student artists.
You can also take in a performance by the Western Kentucky University
Orchestra at The Capital Arts Center. The orchestra brings classical
music to life through the inspiration of Korean Maestro Jooyong Ahn,
a conductor famous on three continents. A night at the Capital Arts
Center will leave you culturally enlightened and eager to go again.
Car enthusiasts will enjoy the National Corvette Museum, also located
in Bowling Green. The largest and most comprehensive nonprofit museum
ever dedicated to a single automobile nameplate, the National Corvette
Museum is open year-round from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
Take a tour of the museum and assembly plant or just browse through
the extensive gift shop. From classics to conceptual models, Corvette
lovers will be able to see the evolution of this American sportscar
icon.
The Kentucky Museum and Library houses rich collections and offers
exciting and educational exhibits that are open to the public. Self-guided
tours can be taken Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or you can prearrange a guided
tour. Take the opportunity to relive Kentucky’s past and learn
more about its rich heritage by browsing through the extensive collections,
listening to a lecture, taking part in a workshop or participating
in one of the many family events held throughout the year. The museum
and library are closed on all university holidays.
At Roxy Regional Theater in Clarksville, Tenn., regional theatergoers
can watch a variety of productions each year. The theater has been
providing both an educational and entertaining experience for residents
for over 20 years. Each year the Roxy Regional Theater presents 10
main-stage productions and six alternative productions for the enjoyment
of western Kentuckians.
The cities in Todd County enjoy celebrating their heritage. Festivals
run throughout the summer months and provide fun and enjoyment to
all people of all ages in the county. In Guthrie, citizens celebrate
their famous son during Robert Penn Warren Week. Adairville hosts
the famous Strawberry Festival in early June each year. The Southern
Kentucky Fair in Bowling Green in July, The Western Kentucky Fair
in Hopkinsville and the annual Rotary Charity Ball in Elkton ensure
there is always something to do in summer in Todd County.
In October, Elkton celebrates HarvestFest. Over 60 vendors set up
booths to sell a wide variety of items, from baskets to jewelry. Many
of the schools and churches in the area participate, with game booths
to entertain the masses. Music performed by groups from around the
region is presented regularly on the main stage. Kids can burn off
their extra energy at one of several inflatable bouncers set up for
the festival. There is also a yearly show featuring antique gas engines,
tractors and automobiles.
Local and regional businesses are strong partners with the community
when it comes to underwriting and supporting local festivals. Scotty’s
Contracting and Stone Company has underwritten and sponsored the HarvestFest.
Other community-minded businesses such as Irving Materials, Inc. (IMI)
Concrete and Ready Mix contribute in many ways to the area’s
cultural and recreational endeavors.
Todd County is a cultural extravaganza just waiting to be discovered.
Come experience the incredible museums, theaters, concerts and festivals.
