HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will be the featured speaker at two upcoming events at Hopkinsville Community College as part of the college’s 60th anniversary. Staring at noon on Thursday, March 20, HCC will host The Breathitt Lecture event featuring Silas House.
“HCC created the speaker’s series in 2016 to honor the remarkable life and work of Gov. Edward T. “Ned” Breathitt, 51st Governor of Kentucky, Hopkinsville native, and graduate of Hopkinsville High School. We are excited to continue the tradition with an award-winning Kentucky author,” explained VP of Marketing & Advancement Rena Young.
The educational lecture will be held on campus in the Auditorium Building, Riley Lecture Hall and is free and open to all. House will discuss his literary works and offer a brief book signing after the lecture. Reservations can be made online, and teachers are welcome to bring their classes.
The second event, An Evening with Silas House, will be hosted by the Hopkinsville Community College Foundation. The event will be held Thursday, March 20 on campus in the Emerging Technologies Building beginning with a book signing at 5:30 p.m. followed by social hour at 6 p.m. There will be live music, food, and an artist discussion at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $100, and can be purchased by calling 270-707-3733, or email patricia.hinton@kctcs.edu for full details and reservations. All proceeds benefit Hopkinsville Community College students.
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