Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider When award-winning pastry chef Jackie Joseph participates in Blessings in a Back Pack’s 2025 Pack the Sack event this Saturday, it will not only mark the fourth year for the Eastern Kentucky native, but Joseph’s appearance will also mean something to her on a heartfelt personal level. “Blessings in a Backpack is a charity that's super close to my heart,”  began Joseph, who was interviewed by the Arts Insider. “I was actually a child that could have benefitted from this program, so to be able to be a part of a [...]

Exclusive Interview with Alison Ward of MANIA – The ABBA Tribute

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Beware of imitations...this is the real musical tribute! - Polly Graham, Sunday Mirror Hailed by the press as the world's No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show, and formed in 1999, MANIA -The ABBA Tribute has sold out theaters and concert halls across the globe, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish super group to more than three million people. This production recreates the magic of ABBA's music in all its glory by performing all of their greatest hits, from Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, to Take a Chance on [...]

Interview with Amber Youngblood

An exclusive Interview with Amber Youngblood, Senior Director of Communications, American Red Cross Kentucky Region, in conjunction with the Louisville American Red Cross “Wrapped in Red Gala” this Saturday by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Arts Insider: When we initially met years ago you were the marketing director for the Broadway in Louisville series. Take me from there to ARC, which you joined in March of 2006. Was it anywhere on your radar post Broadway Series?  Amber Youngblood, Senior Director of Communications, American Red Cross Kentucky Region: I loved working with the Broadway in Louisville [...]

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Puppy Kisses Await at the WOW Galentine’s Bash 2025!

Written by and sponsored by Amanda Dare at Woman-Owned Wallet Hey bestie, have you ever been kissed by a puppy? If not, you're in for a treat at the WOW Galentine's Bash 2025! This year, we're bringing you the fluffiest, most heart-melting attraction yet—the Puppy Kissing Booth, proudly sponsored by Fat Heads Rescue. Whether you're a lifelong dog lover or just looking for an excuse to snuggle an adorable pup, this booth is the perfect place to get your dose of tail wags and puppy love. Why You Need to Stop By Picture [...]

Paula Poundstone at the Kentucky Center

Written by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Photos by: Chris Pizzello, Michael Schwartz 89.3 WFPL presents Paula Poundstone Saturday, February 1, 2025   8:00 PM The Kentucky Center – Bomhard Theater Tickets at KentuckyPerformingArts.org The moment the Arts Insider hung up the phone from having interviewed comedian Paula Poundstone for Today’s Woman roughly 10 years ago she was struck by just how well read Poundstone had been on a multiple of subjects. So well read in fact, (that) it was all the Arts Insider could do to keep up with her lightning-quick references (be they [...]

Happy Lunar New Year! Exclusive Interview with Asia Institute Crane House

An exclusive Interview with Joel Buno of Asia Institute-Crane House in Conjunction with AICH’s hosting its Lunar New Year Dinner & Auction-Year of the Snake this Saturday by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider WHEN: Saturday, 02/01, 5:30PM-10:00PM WHERE: Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 40208 TICKETS: $298, and can be purchased by visiting www.bidpal.net/snake2025        Arts Insider: How far back in history is the celebration of  Lunar New Year in Asian history?   AICH Executive Director, Joel Buno: Lunar New Year Began during the Ancient Chinese Dynasties as a way to measure time.  Western cultures [...]

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