by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 23, 2024 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Cutting sugar cane in Louisiana. (1909-1913) From the collection of Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, The New York Public Library.
The Speed Art Museum is excited to open a new exhibit to ring in the New year. The Bitter and the Sweet: Kentucky Sugar Chests, Enslavement, and the Transatlantic World 1790-1865 will run through April 7th and boldly reexamines the Kentucky sugar chest and related objects within the broader, intertwined contexts of the Atlantic economy, the vicious human toll of enslavement, and the complex transportation systems that brought sugar to Kentucky from the West Indies and sugar-growing regions of the Americas.
Skilled Kentucky cabinetmakers used local materials to create these highly specialized furniture pieces to store costly refined white and brown sugar that was grown and harvested by enslaved men, women and children. Taking a closer look, visitors learn that the backstory behind these beautiful pieces isn’t as gleaming as the polished silver or glimmering walnut and cherry items the museum has on display.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jan 16, 2024 | FRONT PAGE, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE
An Enchanting Journey: Louisville native Jack Brewer performs for hometown audiences in Disney’s Frozen
The Kentucky Center is buzzing with excitement as Louisville eagerly awaits the arrival of the Broadway sensation, Disney’s Frozen, on January 24. This production isn’t just another high-profile event for the city; it’s a homecoming for one of Louisville’s own, Jack Brewer.
Brewer has earned a spot in the ensemble of this acclaimed touring show, playing the charming Oaken. His journey from local theater to the grandeur of Broadway encapsulates a story of dedication, talent, and the support from a vibrant arts community.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Dec 5, 2023 | ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE, FRONT PAGE, KENTUCKY CENTER PRESENTS, KENTUCKY OPERA, KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE, LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE
Audience Magazine is a monthly digital publication dedicated to the performing arts and entertainment in Louisville. Each issue is emailed to subscribers and shared on social media and includes exclusive interviews, performance previews and reviews for PNC Broadway in Louisville, Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Performing Arts, Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, Kentucky Shakespeare and Fund for the Arts.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 20, 2023 | FRONT PAGE, LOUISVILLE BALLET
Spend an evening with local favorites Houndmouth at Headliners Music Hall for an evening of alternative rock and blues that you won’t want to miss.
We are giving away two tickets to the show this Friday, November 24th and they could be yours! Simply fill out the information below to be entered to win. We will announce the winner on Friday morning.
CLICK HERE for a chance to win!
Good luck!
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by Doug Dreisbach | Nov 2, 2023 | FRONT PAGE, PNC BROADWAY IN LOUISVILLE
In the heart of America, where the Ohio River gracefully weaves through urban marvels and timeless traditions, Louisville stands poised for a theatrical epiphany. The city, no stranger to grand performances, now waits with bated breath for the grandeur of Broadway in Louisville and the “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” But this is not just any tale of rock ‘n’ roll. As the golden curtains prepare to unveil, audiences will be ushered into an intimate panorama of Tina Turner’s life, revealing facets and depths to her journey that many have yet to fathom.
Louisville, prepare for a revelation that resonates far beyond the footlights.
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