Events

A local choir director hosted a community performance last Saturday, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through American music’s identity and Appalachian culture. Nick Hibbard, choir director at Corbin High School, is a member of the American Choral Directors Association. He said around one year ago, a group within the association was putting together a program called “Sing Democracy,” but he did not think the required songs matched what he thought this concert should be. “They were not pieces I felt fit in well with our community, audience and the people who would be singing. I wanted to do something, so instead I created my own,” Hibbard said. The choir was made up of...

Tennessee cover band Joey’s Van took the stage June 25 for the second Moonbow Nights performance of the summer. Joey’s Van covers pop, punk, alternative rock and emo music from the 90s and 2000s and have performed in Corbin several times since 2023. The performers entertained a local crowd with a nostalgia-inducing set list including Nirvana’s “Smells like Teen Spirit,” Paramore’s “Misery Business” and “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne. Moonbow Nights will return on July 30 at Nibroc Park, featuring local country band County-Wide.

  Numerous people turned out at The Corbin Arena Friday evening to enjoy the WWE presents NXT Live! The event drew fans of all ages.

The Corbin Police Department and the Corbin Fire Department will face off later this month for the fourth consecutive year in a heated chili cook-off, all in support of restoring the historic Carnegie Library. In partnership with the Carnegie Library Board, the event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Depot on Main. Attendees will have the chance to sample chili prepared by both police officers and firefighters, then vote for their favorite. The department with the most votes will be declared the winner. “We are thrilled to partner with the Carnegie Library Board,” said Corbin Police Chief Rusty Hedrick. “Good luck to both parties,...

Country artist Justin Moore is set to take the stage at Corbin Arena on Saturday performing fan favorites like “You, Me, and Whiskey,” “Small Town USA,” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” as well as tracks from his latest album, ‘This Is My Dirt.’ Before he began recording music in the studio, Moore said he grew up in a small, blue-collar town in Arkansas with a population of approximately 300 people. Moore described how growing up in the town, along with his parents’ influence, helped shape both him and his music into what they are today. “My parents are great people, and I am fortunate to have them,” said Moore. “We’re...

A large crowd turned out to support the Corbin Backpack Club’s inaugural Valentine's Day Dance on Feb. 13, an event held to help provide meals for hundreds of local children in need. Tri-County Catering provided a variety of dishes, including chicken, rolls, mashed potatoes, dessert, and more. Live music was performed by Dr. Whitley and the Sky Band, featuring members such as Tom Blair on cello, Tommy Crate (the Harmonica Man), Gary Baxter on guitar, Tony Davis on bass, and Joe Westbrook on drums. According to Dr. Whitley, the Sky Band originally formed in 1974 when its members were teenagers and young adults. The recent event marked their first time performing together...

“If you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up 37 times better by the time you’re done,” says James Clear in his #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits. “Conversely, if you get 1 percent worse each day for one year, you’ll decline nearly down to zero.” Consistent habits compound into remarkable results – that’s the core of Clear’s message, one that has resonated around the world. His book has sold more than 25 million copies globally. This spring, Clear will share those insights and more during the annual Excellence in Leadership Series event at University of the Cumberlands, sponsored by the Forcht Group...

Are you a fan of Alice in Wonderland? If so, there is some good news for you. The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky is presenting a theatre performance by The Barter Theatre Players for Alice in Wonderland. The Barter Theatre Players are the state theatre of Virginia and the nation’s longest-running professional theatre. The performance will be located at Betty Hamilton Center for the Arts at Corbin High School on Sat., Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. The theatre performance is expected to have all the characters you know and love, like the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar, and the Queen of Hearts, and has been described as...

If you are looking for something free to do with your sweetheart this Valentine’s season, then look no further than downtown Williamsburg. The Green Space on Main will be decorated with various selfie spots, and there will be free carriage rides on Feb. 6-7 and on Feb. 13-14. On Friday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, the carriage rides will be from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, the carriage rides will be from 2-5 p.m. “We are doing this to emphasize our shop local again,” Mayor Roddy Harrison told the Williamsburg City Council during its regular monthly meeting Monday. In other business, the council: • Authorized Harrison to have discussions with...