Apr 19 Friday
To celebrate Earth Day 2024 and promote regional biodiversity, the Watershed Studies Institute, the Departments of Biological Sciences and Art, and the Murray Art Guild are working together to sponsor the Second Annual Open Juried Biodiversity-themed Art Exhibition, Nature: The Beauty of Diversity, during April 2024. The goal of this collaborative event is to highlight biodiversity at multiple scales across and within species and ecosystems and to promote biodiversity appreciation in the region and beyond through various creative art forms.
The exhibit will be on display in the Biology Atrium on Murray State University's main campus from April 12 to April 25. There will be a public reception on April 25 from 5 to 6 pm.
A self-taught artist and cabinet maker from Fulton, Kentucky, Henderson was an artist with a disability whose paintings and carved birds of the southern United States won accolades and fans among art collectors and others.
A launch party for this exhibit will take place on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. with a short program discussing Henderson’s art with Discovery Park senior director of exhibits and collections, Jennifer Wildes. This event is FREE for all guests. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for a special Earth Day celebration at Discovery Park on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 as we come together to honor the natural world and promote environmental awareness. This family-friendly event offers a variety of engaging activities and educational opportunities designed to inspire a deeper appreciation for our planet and encourage sustainable practices.
On Friday, representatives from USDA will offer short lessons about soybeans. Guests can learn about our Earth and plants, and participate in many hands-on activities such as planting your own soybean seeds and fossil digging the Discovery Fossil Pit.
On Saturday, students from the UT-Martin Eta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, an Earth science honor society, will be in Art Hall showcasing various scientific research studies they have conducted.
Come enjoy the Marshall County Arts Commission's Drama Class production of Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.
April 19th at 7:00April 20th at 2:30
Tickets will be available starting in April atmarshallcountyarts.com OR(270)252-7022
Adults: $10Children: $5
The St John's Memorial Garden Trustees are holding a raffle for a custom-made firepit. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Proceeds go to care and maintenance of the memorial garden; a local treasure.Please call St John's Episcopal in Murray for more information at 270-753-6908.
Photo of the firepit will be available on website
Join us for some free fun celebrating the arts for MSU Nonprofit Leadership Studies Philanthropy Week. From 4pm - 6pm on Murray State's Quad!
There'll be live music from King Kaiju, kid's activities, chances to talk with local arts organizations, cornhole and more. As well as the presentation of the Donna Herndon Civic Engagement Award. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and hang out together.
Special shoutout to Tap 216 for being an amazing sponsor/partner. The event is free to all, but feel free to bring donations of art supplies or cash for local organizations if you're so inclined.
Join us for an Off the Record concert featuring Julian Schwarz!
While this concert is a "Pay What you Wish", a ticket is required to attend.
Widely recognized as America’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute, this Atlanta-based band consistently sells out leading performing arts centers, amphitheaters, casinos, and clubs throughout the United States.
Center Stage Series – Platinum Sponsors: Hopkins County Tourist & Convention Commission, City of Madisonville, & the Enduring Legacy of Mrs. Glema Mahr; Silver Sponsor: Old National Bank
Tickets: $30 (main floor front)/$20 (main floor rear & balcony)
On Golden Pond is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for their 48th year. Their divorced daughter drops off the teenage son of the man she is dating for the summer. What follows is a heartwarming, hilarious show about generations of a family learning to communicate and care.