Must-See Events in Louisville This Week | Weekly Arts Insider

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Georgia O’Keefe: the Brightness of Life Speed Cinema A new film about the life and art of an American icon, Georgia O’Keeffe is widely revered as the “Mother of American Modernism” and the greatest woman artist of the 20th century. In the 1920s, O’Keeffe became famous for her paintings of flowers, bones, and the beauty of nature. She posed nude for shocking photographs by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz. But she denied the widespread belief that her paintings depicted sexual imagery. In the 1970s, living in her beloved New Mexico, [...]

Stars Take Center Stage at the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Oaks

This year’s Kentucky Derby weekend is already galloping toward greatness with two powerhouse women set to lead the charge. On Saturday, May 3, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter will perform the National Anthem just after 5 p.m., continuing a long-standing Derby Day tradition. Known for her soulful voice and electrifying performances, Potter joins the ranks of past Anthem greats like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Nettles, and Carly Pearce. With a new album, Medicine, on the way and a tour alongside Chris Stapleton this summer, Potter’s Derby moment is just the beginning of a standout [...]

REVIEW | Singin’ in the Rain at Derby Dinner Playhouse

Review by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Attention all musical theatre students and lovers of this particular genre of theatre!  Derby Dinner Playhouse’s production of “Singin’ in the Rain” is for you!  Step by step, moment by moment, note for note, this production (running through May 18), is filled with so many standout moments (that) by the halfway part of the performance the Arts Insider attended, she finally stopped scribbling down detailed notes, and resorted to placing certain moments and/or numbers under the following categories: ‘WOW!’, ‘Excellent use of staging’, ‘Standout Choreography’, ‘Standout Vocals/Acting’, and [...]

Must-See Events in Louisville This Week | Weekly Arts Insider

by Gioia Patton/Arts insider Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, with Renée Fleming Louisville Orchestra The Louisville Orchestra’s highly anticipated Spring Gala Concert, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, will feature America’s most celebrated soprano, Renée Fleming. Led by the orchestra’s visionary Music Director Teddy Abrams. Inspired by her GRAMMY Award-winning album, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, Renée Fleming will captivate audiences with her luminous artistry in a program celebrating the beauty and fragility of our planet. The performance will be accompanied by stunning visuals from the National Geographic Society, creating a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. [...]

We See You, Sis: Rachel Edenfield is Changing the Game in Mental Health

Oh, do I have someone incredible to introduce you to today! Meet Rachel Edenfield, the powerhouse behind Swell, a company that is making waves (pun absolutely intended) in the world of mental health. This woman didn’t just see a problem—she built a whole movement around solving it. And if you know me, you know I lovenothing more than celebrating a woman who sees a challenge and says, “Yeah, I’ve got this.” From Social Work to Tech Innovation—Rachel’s Superpower is Seeing What’s Missing Rachel’s journey didn’t start in tech or business—it started with people. [...]

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