Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival Returns With Sturgill Simpson, Phish, The Lumineers and More

Bourbon & Beyond recently announced the line-up for their annual music and bourbon festival that will be held September 11,12,13 and 14 at Highlands Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center. The weekend of music and experiences is a great blend of world-class music, top-tier bourbon, and gourmet food for what is known as “The World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival,” and caters to tens thousands of fans each year.

The festival’s lineup features an eclectic mix of rock, blues, folk, and country, with top headliners including Sturgill Simpson, Phish, Noah Kahn, The Lumineers and more.

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Railbird Music Festival (Lexington) Returns With a Great Line-up – May 31 – June 1

(LEXINGTON, KY) – The popular Railbird Music Festival at the Red Mile Race Course in Lexington has announced another great line-up for what will be a great weekend of music. Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson will headline the two nights that includes over 30 artists across three stages including The Red Clay Strays, Ryan Bingham. Gavin Adcock, Cody Jinks, Shaboozey, Luke Grimes, Blackberry Smoke and more. The grounds of the historic horse racing track will also feature curated bourbon experiences, celebrating the spirit of Kentucky.

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Actors Theatre of Louisville Bids Farewell to Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming

Actors Theatre of Louisville (ATL) announced the departure of Executive Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming, who has led the organization with vision, passion, and innovation since June, 2019. Fleming will be moving on to pursue other creative and artistic opportunities. During his tenure, Fleming has solidified ATL’s reputation as a hub for bold, inclusive, and groundbreaking theatre.

“It has been the privilege, honor, and daily joy of my lifetime to work and learn with and from this extraordinary Actors team. Though the challenges of stewarding a regional theater through a global pandemic and the detrimental comprehensive impact it has had on our industry has been formidable for everyone in our field who care about and are dedicated to the American theatre, I’m nothing less than ‘beyond-my-wildest dreams’ grateful for the wonderful partnerships that have emerged and the sense of community and connecting across difference that has manifested from our collective efforts,” offered Fleming.

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Broadway Getaway: Boston, Massachusetts

We are excited to present another Audience Broadway Getaway featuring great destinations that you can travel to with a non-stop flight from Louisville’s Muhammed Ali International Airport.

Boston, Massachusetts is known for its rich history, championship sports franchises, amazing food and a world-class arts and theater scene, and Broadway in Boston always delivers high quality performances year after year.

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Audience Spotlights: Leaders of Louisville’s Arts Groups

Louisville’s vibrant arts scene thrives on the vision and passion of its leaders, each shaping the city’s creative landscape in unique ways. To celebrate the kick off of Audience Magazine in print, we caught up with seven trailblazing leaders of local arts organizations to explore their inspirations, challenges, and hopes for the future. From fostering community engagement to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, these visionaries reveal what it takes to keep the arts alive and flourishing in Louisville.

Each interview is available to read or listen to in its entirety below. Enjoy and see you at a show soon!

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