Amelia Acosta Powell (Artistic Director) and Emily Tarquin (Managing Director) recently took on new leadership roles at Actors Theatre.
Two of Louisville’s most storied arts institutions are beginning a new chapter. The Louisville Ballet and Actors Theatre of Louisville — cornerstones of the city’s cultural identity — have both announced dynamic new leaders who promise to bring fresh vision, bold ideas, and renewed community connection.
In August, Louisville Ballet named Kentucky native Anthony Krutzkamp as its new Artistic Director, beginning September 15. Just weeks later, Actors Theatre confirmed a dual leadership model, appointing Amelia Acosta Powell as Artistic Director and Emily Tarquin as Managing Director. Together, these announcements signal an exciting infusion of energy into Louisville’s performing arts scene as both organizations look ahead to milestone seasons.
Fund for the Arts will host performing artists and arts organizations at the Republic Bank Performance Village as part of St. James Court Art Show (October 3 – 5) in Old Louisville. This local performance village brings just a sampling of Louisville’s vibrant performing arts community to the beloved visual arts and craft fair, regularly attended by thousands of locals and tourists alike.
We are excited to share the latest issue of Audience Magazine loaded with fun events, festivals, concerts and more, just in time for the holidays! Be sure to check out our exclusive interview with comedian Jim Gaffigan talking about his shows at the Bomhard Theater October 7, 8 and 9, as well as our artist spotlight with Chasson Higdon, Louisville local business owner, Dee Dee Taylor and other great articles celebrating all that Louisville has to offer.
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Louisville’s art scene has long been tied to its cultural cornerstones — bourbon, horseracing, and the Derby spirit. Few artists embody those themes with as much energy and authenticity as Chasson Higdon, a local painter whose work can be found everywhere — from private homes to hotels and even surprise restaurants miles from home.
For Higdon, art is more than a profession. It’s a lifelong obsession.
When you walk into one of Dee Dee Taylor’s hemp stores — 502 Hemp in Middletown, 812 Hemp in Clarksville, or her newest shop inside Logan Street Market — you’ll notice something right away. The vibe is less about sales and more about education. Taylor, a longtime advocate for safe and responsible cannabis use, has built her business around one simple idea: these products can change lives if people understand how to use them correctly.
In a recent conversation with Audience Magazine, Gaffigan offered a spirited preview of what fans can expect from his upcoming Louisville performances, which he’s dubbed his “Bourbon Set.”
“My bourbon awakening—my bourbon birth, if you will—happened during the pandemic,” Gaffigan said. “Since then, I’ve developed material about bourbon, American whiskey, the culture, the history, and just my general obsession with it.”
Louisville audiences will be the first to see this specialized show, though still part of his “Everything is Wonderful” tour, the Louisville performances are designed as a celebration of Kentucky’s signature spirit and its cultural impact. In addition, he will also be appearing at the Bourbon & Beyond Music Festival on Sunday Sept. 14th for part of their Fork & Flask culinary and bourbon experiences.
