Butler County Arts Guild

The Butler County Arts Hall of Fame!

Established to honor individuals who have significantly contributed

to promoting the arts in Butler County, Kentucky

You are invited to join us as we honor our very first official inductee

Roger Grady Givens

Induction Supper

Saturday, April 18, 2026

6:30 p.m. CST

Eva Hawes Center

363 Park Lane,

Morgantown, KY 42261

$50 a plate

About the Inductee

Roger Grady Givens

is passionate about the Arts. The descriptives “influencer” and “visionary” only begin to touch on the many ways he has contributed. to the Arts in Butler County. Roger believes that a community where Arts are experienced and participated in is a healthier community. He has worked tirelessly to assure that Butler County was a place where the arts can thrive.

As co-publisher of The Butler County Banner newspaper, he supported the Arts through writing hundreds of articles spotlighting artists and local events.

He founded the George Dabbs Celebration of the Arts, which included a juried art and photography show and “The Magic Belle,” an outdoor musical that ran for ten years. He authored four books on Butler County history and a saga for the 200th anniversary of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.

Roger served as president of the Butler County Arts Guild from 2016-2022 and was instrumental in securing and remodeling the Guild’s gallery and meeting facility on Ohio Street.

The Dinner Menu

Main Course

Baked Chicken,

Marinated Pork

Sides

Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans, Corn,

Broccoli Salad, Fruit Salad, Mixed Vegetable Casserole

Bread

Rolls

Desserts

Banana Pudding,

Chocolate Éclair

Beverages

Coffee, Tea, Lemonade

Food is being prepared by

Green River Catering

Reservations can be made by downloading the reservation form below or scanning the QR code

Entertainment

& Special Guests

Andy Stahl is an American actor and Butler County resident known for his work in film and television. Stahl portrayed Tom McHone in the series "Christy” and Cadet Ned Fisk in the mini-series “North and South.” He has appeared in numerous films, including “The Blind Side,” “The River,” “October Sky,” “Glory Road,” “The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James,” "The Lost Valentine," and “The Patriot.” In addition to acting, he has experience in directing and producing. Andy and Roger worked together in the 1980s to develop and bring to the stage the outdoor musical about local artist George Henry Dabbs titled “The Magic Belle,” which ran for ten years on weekends in August, first at the amphitheater in Morgantown and then at the Woodbury Outdoor Amphitheater. He will be delivering a tribute speech in Roger’s honor.

Adrianna Vossbrinck is an accomplished and sought after pianist. She is also the owner and operator of Bee Haven Flower Farm in Butler County.

Jamey Morgan is a budding soprano performing at Guild Jamborees and studying vocal performance at Murray State University.