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 [...]

A Bold New Vision for Louisville’s Belvedere

Photo via Mayor Craig Greenberg Louisville’s iconic Belvedere is set for a major transformation! During his State of the City address, Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled striking new renderings showcasing a modern, nature-inspired design for the beloved public space. Created by London-based Heatherwick Studio, the proposed renovation features a flowing, biophilic structure that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor gathering areas. With past projects like the Olympic Cauldron for the 2012 London Games and Google’s Bay View campus, this firm is known for bold, innovative designs—and Louisville’s riverfront is next on their list. [...]

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 [...]

Racing Louisville FC: The Team Bringing Kentucky Together

Written by and sponsored by Amanda Dare at Woman-Owned Wallet Hey bestie, let's talk about something amazing happening right here in our backyard—Racing Louisville FC. If you're anything like me, when you think of Kentucky sports, your mind probably goes straight to the age-old UofL vs. UK rivalry. But guess what? We finally have a team we can ALL rally around, no matter which shade of red or blue you usually wear. Racing Louisville, our very own professional women's soccer team, is uniting fans across the state at Lynn Family Stadium, and it's [...]

Must-See Entertainment This January: Your Ultimate Arts Insider Guide!

By: Gioia Patton/Arts Insider “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.” — Aristotle Keepers of the Dream, A Community Celebration of Dr. King's Vision The Kentucky Center Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach and River City Drum Corp present Keepers of the Dream, A Community Celebration of Dr. King’s Vision, returning to The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts’ Whitney Hall Sunday, January 19, at 5:00PM. The theme of this year’s event is "Keepers of the Dream: Women of the Movement", [...]

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