by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 13, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA

Louisville Orchestra announces an expanded slate of free community concerts this spring, featuring OrKIDStra: The Science of Sound on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Whitney Hall and Music Without Borders: Voices, Rhythm, and Culture with neighborhood performances on March 26 and 27, 2026. Together, these programs reflect the orchestra’s long standing commitment to accessibility, education, and meaningful connection through live orchestral music. Through its OrKIDStra and Music Without Borders programs, the orchestra continues to remove financial and cultural barriers, inviting families, students, and neighborhood audiences to experience world class music in welcoming, familiar spaces.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 18, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Louisville Orchestra will present a free tribute concert for the community following the tragic loss of UPS Airlines Flight 2976. The program is intended to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, recognize the courage of the first responders who answered the call, and acknowledge the efforts of the many UPS employees who supported the company’s response.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Sep 30, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET

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.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jul 2, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
As he steps into his fifth year at the helm of Fund for the Arts, Andre Kimo Stone Guess recently announced that this would be his final year at the helm.
We caught up with him as he reflects on his journey with gratitude, a sense of mission, and an eye toward the future. “It’s hard to believe it’s already been four years,” he says.
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by Doug Dreisbach | May 28, 2025 | FRONT PAGE

The Railbird Music Festival returns to Lexington this weekend to kick-off the summer festival season with great music, local culture, and Kentucky charm. Set at The Infield at Red Mile, this two-day event offers an array of artists with a mix of country, rock, bluegrass, Americana and more accompanied by bourbon tastings, regional cuisine, and more.
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