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Datebook: Congress Passes Prohibition 95 Years Ago

Chicago Historical Society

On this day in 1917, Congress passed the 18th Amendment establishing the prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the US. While prohibition wasn't fully in effect until 1920, alcohol became difficult to acquire. The 21st amendment repealed the 18th in 1933, though in many parts of the US prohibition is more or less still in effect.

It’s Tuesday, December 18

Maiden Alley Cinema presents “Trading Places” tonight at 7 as part of their Film Brew series.  A snobbish investor and a wily con artist swap lives as part of a bet made by two callous millionaires.  The 1983 film stars Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.  See details at maidenalleycinema.org.

The Dickens Carolers appear at the McCracken County Public Library on Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3.  Enjoy hot chocolate and listen to traditional carols sung by the popular Nashville ensemble.  The free performance is in the second floor meeting room.

The Hopkinsville Art Guild Christmas Bazaar continues this month at the Guild Art Gallery, located in Bradford Square Mall.  Work for sale includes small original paintings, Christmas ornaments, cards, jewelry, pottery, and wood turnings.  Hours are 10 to 6 Wednesday through Saturday and 1:30 to 5:30 on Sundays.

Tune in tomorrow at noon to A Chanticleer Christmas on 91-3 WKMS.  Thanks for listening.

Kala Dunn is a native of Princeton, Ky. She’s a 2006 graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy with a concentration in flute performance and a 2010 graduate of Murray State University with a B.M. in piano performance. She lives in Hamlin, Ky.
Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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