All things Arts: Music, Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, etc.
Actors Theatre of Louisville opens its season with an ambitious contemporary staging of “Romeo and Juliet.” The play will be directed by Tony Speciale, a Louisville native and an alumnus of the Acting Apprentice Company at Actors Theatre. Born and … Continue reading
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest recently hosted David Sharpe and Anne Abrons as part of the facility’s annual Artist in Residence program. I had the pleasure of visiting with these two talented artists just as they were finishing their time … Continue reading
Local is more than simply a word to Mike Slaton, manager of Iroquois Amphitheater; it’s a mission. Since 2010, the amphitheater has hosted nationally-recognized names like The Shins and Bright Eyes, and has since doubled the number of concerts per year. … Continue reading
I like to think I have a nomadic soul. If given the chance, I feel I could quite easily muster enough romance to embrace a sunset with nothing but a steely glint in my eye and a lonely song in … Continue reading
August is a tough month for parents. The summer is wending away, but it’s still hot as a firecracker dipped in rooster sauce. Camps are over after the first week of the month, but it’s not quite time to return … Continue reading
In a print shop just beyond the bustle of Bardstown Road, I’m spending time with Patrick Masterson, a Louisville native, expatriate, and now returned prodigal son. Masterson is back home after 16 years away from the banks of the Ohio. … Continue reading
It’s 9 p.m. on a Monday night at DeadBird Studios and there’s a filthy jam session in the works. I’m sitting on a stool in a wide-open space. Around me is a drum set on a riser, a wall of … Continue reading
Are you as excited as I am to go to Forecastle? My Morning Jacket, Neko Case, Wilco – I’m doing a little dance just thinking about it. But wait. Are you hiring a sitter? No need. Take your kids to … Continue reading