by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 4, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Fund for the Arts’ Board of Directors has appointed Brett Shepherd as the Interim President and CEO of the organization, starting January 1, 2026. Shepherd has served as the organization’s Chief Development Officer since August 2022.
In June 2025, current President and CEO Andre Kimo Stone Guess announced his plan to depart Fund for the Arts at the end of June 2026, completing five years at the helm of the organization. Guess will work alongside Shepherd in the transition period.
“Brett has been critical to the success of Fund for the Arts since starting in 2022, and I am so grateful for him for stepping into this leadership role,” said Guess. “I’m excited to work together to ensure a smooth transition for our stakeholders and staff.”
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 17, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Derby Dinner Playhouse is excited to host the holiday musical “A Velveteen Rabbit Christmas” thru December 20th as part of their Children’s Musical Theatre. Don’t miss this classic Musical where Christmas presents come to life as a very special toy discovers what it truly means to be real and is changed forever in this enchanting holiday musical based on the classic book by Margery Williams. Santa leads us back to the 1920’s to experience this classic tale in a new and vibrant way, and helps us realize the true spirit of Christmas.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 13, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, KENTUCKY OPERA, LOUISVILLE BALLET
The Kentucky Opera recently named Ben Robinson as its General Manager and CEO. The acclaimed director and arts leader returns to his roots to lead Kentucky Opera’s next chapter. An accomplished singer, stage director, and arts executive, Robinson brings creative vision, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to opera as a community-building force.
Most recently, Robinson was General Director of Anchorage Opera and Managing Director of Lyric Fest in Philadelphia. In Anchorage, Robinson led a season that expanded community programming, forged new artistic partnerships, and closed with a six-figure operating surplus.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 5, 2025 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, FRONT PAGE, Kentucky Performing Arts, LOUISVILLE BALLET, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
The holidays are shining bright in Louisville! From dazzling light displays and heartwarming stage productions to concerts that bring the spirit of the season to life, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season. Whether you’re laughing along with Elf at Derby Dinner Playhouse, taking in the timeless beauty of The Nutcracker, or rocking out with JD McPherson and Sara Evans, Louisville’s stages are bursting with seasonal joy.
So grab your coat, gather your friends and family, and experience the magic of the holidays all across the city — because there’s no place like Louisville for the holidays!
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 5, 2025 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Neill Robertson as Scrooge. (Photo credit Philip Allgeier)
It’s the homecoming Louisville has been waiting for. After years away from the stage, Actors Theatre’s A Christmas Carol returns to the Pamela Brown Auditorium, December 4–21, in a heartwarming, spirit-lifting production that rekindles the magic, memory, and meaning of the holidays. Tickets are on sale now at actorstheatre.org starting at $30.
After years of anticipation, it’s the return of a Louisville institution. For generations, families have gathered at Actors Theatre to share Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption and joy. Now, A Christmas Carol is back where it belongs—on the mainstage.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 3, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET, Uncategorized
Don’t miss your chance to see 10-time CMA Musician of the year Mac McAnally live at The Louisville Palace on November 21!
The hit songwriter, and longtime Jimmy Buffett friend and bandmate, brings an evening of stories and songs you know by heart to Louisville — and you could be there for FREE!
Enter your information below for a chance to win! (Winners will be announced November 10)
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Fund for the Arts’ Board of Directors has appointed Brett Shepherd as the Interim President and CEO of the organization, starting January 1, 2026. Shepherd has served as the organization’s Chief Development Officer since August 2022.
