by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 17, 2026 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
One of Kentucky’s biggest music festivals is coming back for a much anticipated music weekend! The Railbird Music Festival is coming back to The Infield at Red Mile in Lexington June 6–7, 2026 with a lineup topped by headliners Tyler Childers and The Lumineers.
This year’s festival promises a mix of Americana, folk, country, and rock, featuring more than 30 artists across three stages — including Zach Top, Ella Langley, Caamp, Mt. Joy, Sam Barber, Muscadine Bloodline, Stephen Wilson Jr., Houndmouth, Robert Earl Keen, Shane Smith & The Saints, The Wallflowers, Margo Price, Watchhouse, Shakey Graves, Waylon Wyatt, Evan Honer, and more.
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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 | Jul 24, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Get ready to experience NuLu like never before with NuLu Nights, a new evening series bringing energy, creativity, and community to the streets of the East Market District.
Happening on select Fridays throughout the year: July 25, August 22, October 17, and December 12, NuLu Nights invites locals and visitors to enjoy live music, pop-up art activations, and late-night shopping and dining experiences throughout the neighborhood. Participating businesses will stay open until 9:00 PM or later.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Apr 11, 2025 | FRONT PAGE
How many cellos does it take for a chamber music concert?
Normally, just one, or maybe two, teamed with other strings and wind instruments.
But the NouLou Chamber Players will feature a full house of eight cellos in a concert April 14 in the Library music room at Oxmoor Farm.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Feb 20, 2025 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
The Louisville Orchestra proudly welcomes composers Anthony Green and Chelsea Komschlies as the newest members of the Louisville Orchestra Creators Corps (LOCC) for the 2025-2026 season.
Now in its fourth year, this innovative program continues to reshape the relationship between orchestras and composers, fostering deep artistic engagement with the Louisville community.
“We are thrilled to welcome Anthony and Chelsea to the Louisville Orchestra and to our city,” said Music Director Teddy Abrams. “This program is about more than creating new music—it’s about forging meaningful connections between composers, performers, and our community. Both Anthony and Chelsea bring powerful artistic voices, and we are excited to see the projects and music they will develop during their residency.”
Meet the 2025-2026 Creators Corps Composers
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