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Cicada Cinema to open movie theater on Bloomington's near west side

This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. After 10 years of showing and promoting movies throughout the Bloomington area, Cicada Cinema will soon have its own theater space for films on Bloomington's near west side. Since May 1, dozens of people have helped in transforming the space at 615 N. Fairview St., Suite 1, so the volunteer-run nonprofit can open its own theater. Previously Cicada Cinema has screened films at the Orbit Room, the Back Door, Hopscotch Coffee, the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts and many other venues including city parks. Josh Brewer, manager, anticipates offering longer runs of new movies. The project "got bigger and better," he said after he purchased almost 70 theater seats from Wolf Cinema multi-plex in Greensburg, which closed. "They just couldn't run a multi-plex in a small town," Brewer explained. After buying the seats, Brewer and others had to detach the seats bolted to the floor inside the old cinema, getting dirty in the process from both the grimy floor and the seats. After transporting them to Bloomington, it took 9 1/2 hours for a team of about 20 volunteers to clean them in the parking lot outside the

Bloomington, IN · 7d

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Reverend Peyton Brings Big Damn Band Home to Brown County for Amplify Nashville

Reverend Peyton is coming home. The blues guitarist, who lives in Brown County, Indiana, will headline Amplify Nashville this Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Brown County Music Center, fronting The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band in a benefit show built around the community that raised him. The concert is presented...

Brown County, IN · 2d
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This Legendary Indiana Restaurant Has Been A Beloved Landmark For Decades

If you’ve never driven to Madison, Indiana specifically to eat a burger, this article is about to change that, and you should probably thank it in advance. Hinkle’s Sandwich Shop is the kind of place that earns the word “legendary” without ever having to ask for it.

Madison, IN · 7d
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Jasper native brings blacksmith artistry to Dubois County Museum

Cloverdale Forge will bring its internationally exhibited #366Hooks project to Jasper for an evening of art, storytelling, and hands-on fun. What can a blacksmith discover by forging a different hook every day for an entire year?. On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Canadian artist-blacksmith Matt Jenkins and Jasper native Karen Rudolph...

Jasper, IN · 2d
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Muhammad Ali at Home: 10 Photos of the Heavyweight Champion’s Life Outside the Ring

It was a stroke of luck—bad luck—that got Muhammad Ali into the ring for the first time. The Louisville, Kentucky, native was 12 years old when his brand-new bicycle was stolen. The police officer to whom Ali reported the theft happened to own a boxing gym—and became his first coach.

Louisville, KY · 5d

Louisville Public Media

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Get to know Krystal Goodner, LPM’s newest host

Krystal Goodner recently joined as LPM’s All Things Considered host. Get to know the newest voice of local news in Louisville.

Louisville, KY · 3d

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PokeKon coming to Bowling Green

PokeKon will bring Pokémon fans and collectors to Bowling Green on Nov. 14. The convention offers fans a chance to shop for collectibles, enjoy activities and meet industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Corvette Museum Convention Center, and...

Bowling Green, KY · 1d

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Kentucky’s Oldest Town Has A Pioneer Fort, A Historic Inn And A Charming Main Street

Abraham Lincoln’s parents got married in a little cabin that now sits inside a protective brick building. That cabin is just one stop in a town packed with frontier stories. A full-size replica fort stands nearby, built to match the one raised here in 1774. Costumed interpreters work at the fort in season, showing off skills like blacksmithing, weaving, and quilting.

Harrodsburg, KY · 5d

Athlon Sports

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Justin Thomas set up his charitable foundation in 2019; it has now given $1.6 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana for a new mobile learning center

Justin Thomas is giving Louisville children new opportunities to learn.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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We Ranked 10 Kentucky Golf Courses With Views So Good You’ll Forget Your Score

One tee shot in eastern Kentucky drops about 220 feet to the ground below. That’s roughly the height of a 20-story building, and I honestly can’t stop thinking about where that ball lands. Another course on my list sits on the only island in the entire Kentucky State...

Kentucky · 1d

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Louisville's StageOne Cancels Christmas Pageant Show, Cast Kids Left Heartbroken

Louisville's StageOne Family Theatre has canceled its upcoming production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a holiday tradition that has run in the city since 1986, after the organization said financial challenges made it impossible to move forward. The nine planned performances, scheduled for Dec. 5-20, were set to take place at the Bomhard Theater at the Kentucky Center. Young actors from across the Louisville area had already auditioned, earned their roles, and committed to the show before the plug was pulled.

Louisville, KY · 3d

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Bowling Green veterans day parade

Bowling Green honored those who served during its annual Veterans Day parade, followed by recognition of three America 250 essay contest winners.

Bowling Green, KY · 1d

College Heights Herald

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Kentucky Museum to host a Kentucky music festival

The Kentucky Museum will host “Sonic Fest,” an all-day regional music festival celebrating the first anniversary of its Sonic Landscape music exhibit on Saturday. The featured performer is Moral Chain of Custody, who will appear at approximately 5:15 p.m. The Moral Chain of Custody is a collaborative music project brought together by Bowling Green musicians Billy Mack Hill and Jeff Smith. The two collaborated with other musicians to create albums in 1993 and 1995.

Bowling Green, KY · 2d

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Glasgow plans Veterans Day dinner, parade and bench dedication

Glasgow will mark Veterans Day with a dinner Nov. 10 and a parade and bench dedication Nov. 11, according to Matt Mutter. He outlined the activities during an interview on WCLU with Todd Steenbergen. The annual Veterans Day dinner will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the National Guard Armory...

Glasgow, KY · 2d

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A Louisville Library Replaced the Candy Stolen by a Raccoon, Opossum, and Squirrel

A raccoon, an opossum, and a squirrel snagged a bag of Halloween candy meant for kids at a downtown Louisville library, so the library restocked the treats.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Kentucky Book Festival marks 45th anniversary at Lexington Green

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Book lovers gathered at Joseph’s Booksellers at Lexington Green on Saturday, Nov. 7 for the 45th Kentucky Book Festival. The event featured performances, story time for children, an illustration barn, and book signings by a variety of authors. “Whether you’re, you know, an eight-year-old or...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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New 270-Foot Mural Turns Gritty I-65 Underpass Into Louisville Art Hub

A stretch of East Main Street that commuters once rushed through without a second glance is now stopping foot traffic in downtown Louisville. Local artists Damon Thompson, Chris Chappell and Wilfred Sieg III have transformed the underpass between Jackson and Hancock streets into a sprawling mural celebrating the city's history, and officials unveiled the finished work this week.

Louisville, KY · 2d

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At This Kentucky Glass Studio, You Can Watch Artists Work Molten Glass And Make Your Own Christmas Ornament

The glass here glows at roughly 2,000 degrees, and an artist will shape it into a Christmas ornament in your chosen colors. You get to stand close enough to feel the heat. That’s a holiday craft with some serious attitude. I admire that kids as young as six can...

Louisville, KY · 1d

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Kentucky-made streaming service MoviVault set to launch Dec. 1

OWENSBORO, Ky. — A new streaming service, MoviVault, will debut Dec. 1 aiming to take Kentucky-made entertainment around the globe, featuring originals like "Rear Ended," and "Bachelor Santa," alongside a growing library of movies, television, and sports. MoviVault is a new subscription streaming service featuring films, series, documentaries, sports,...

Kentucky · 1d