Constance Alexander: Struggles of fictional KY family reflect the past and foretell the future
On December 7, 1941, news of the attack on Pearl Harbor interrupted regular radio programming, disrupting religious services, movie screenings,…
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Our Rich History: The Humanities Enrichment Program and workshop series in the 1970s
By Tom Ward Special to NKyTribune Part 7 of our series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021” In…
Kentucky Book Festival plans return to in-person Nov. 6 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington
Kentucky Humanities will present the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival (formerly Kentucky Book Fair) on Saturday, November 6, starting at…
Kentucky by Heart: Deep roots on family’s Claryville farm helped Flairty brothers nurture seeds of success
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I feel comfortable being around Kentucky’s rural people, particularly those from farming communities. And though…
Bill Straub: Art and history, statues and reality — removing any offending art does not change the past
A few years ago I had the privilege of visiting the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid to view Picasso’s Guernica,…
Kentucky Humanities centers statewide literacy initiative on Wendell Berry’s ‘Hannah Coulter’
Kentucky Humanities has selected Wendell Berry’s Hannah Coulter for its 2020 Kentucky Reads. The novel will be at the center…
Kentucky farmers at work featured in new book of photos by Tanya Amyx Berry, published by UPKy
By Katie Cross Gibson and Danielle Donham University of Kentucky In 1979, Tanya Amyx Berry was given a camera by…
Inaugural Kentucky Humanities Carl West Literary Award presented to Kentucky author Wendell Berry
Kentucky author Wendell Berry received the inaugural Kentucky Humanities Carl West Literary Award presented in a ceremony this week at…
Constance Alexander: Missing miracle of Fancy Farm by staying close to home, reading Wendell Berry
Along with the 19,500 pounds of barbecue served up at the annual Fancy Farm picnic, there is enough hot air…
Constance Alexander: Mark Twain might be pleased with this poetry celebration that’s ahead of its times
When Mark Twain declared, “When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Kentucky, because everything there…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Kentucky Book Fair, an iconic statewide event, to feature 180+ authors at KY Horse Park Nov. 17
Now in its 37th year, the Kentucky Book Fair is expanding to become the signature piece of a larger event,…
Bill Straub: Take Carrollton KY, a good, safe place to live (as it should be) but diverse with ‘darker’ people
Some years back, at least a quarter century ago when the burley economy was still thriving, I spent a couple…
NKU to host public screening of ‘Look & See’ documentary on Wendell Berry; free, open to public
Northern Kentucky University will host a public screening and discussion of a new documentary on Kentucky writer and environmentalist Wendell…
Constance Alexander: Film inspired by Kentucky writer Wendell Berry commands us to “Look & See”
“Is there a way to go back?” was the first question posed by a member of the audience after a…
Kentucky by Heart: From Lincoln to Ali to Henry Clay, everyone has their favorite colorful Kentuckian
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Who is your favorite Kentuckian from the annals of history books? Consider a person you…
Kentucky by Heart: Diverse sampling of stories best illustrate, explain life in the Blue Grass state
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In last week’s Kentucky by Heart, I shared a virtual tour of Kentucky via the…
Kentucky by Heart: Writing room provides many opportunities for virtual trips, enriching experiences
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My sweet spot for leisurely travel destinations is almost always centered within the state of…
Kentucky by Heart: No shortage of inspirational quotes attributed to well-known Kentuckians
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My dad used to say to me when I was growing up: “When in doubt,…
Kentucky by Heart: One man’s top 10 bucket list of books not to be missed — what are your favorites?
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My love of reading Kentucky-related books, particularly non-fiction, started as a child. Inspired by my…
Kentucky by Heart: Murray State historian Duane Bolin approaches each day with joy
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The first time I met Dr. Duane Bolin, history professor at Murray State University since…
Kentucky’s Wendell Berry, 81, to receive lifetime achievement award from National Book Critics Circle
Renowned Kentucky farmer-author-poet-philosopher Wendell Berry will receive the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement award from the National Book Critics Circle. “Now…
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