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by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Mandy Patinkin Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on piano Kentucky Performing Arts Presentation To some, he’s the Tony Award-winning revolutionary from Evita who grew into a bonafide Broadway star in Sunday in the Park with George. To others, he’s the Emmy Award–winning Best Actor from “Chicago Hope” or CIA Agent Saul Berenson from the award-winning Showtime series "Homeland." And to others still, he will always be the man whose name is Inigo Montoya, the swashbuckling swordsman in The Princess Bride. Whichever role you know him [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-09T21:03:13-04:00March 9, 2025|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Featured, Life & Style, Living, Uncategorized|

Three Outstanding Women in the Arts among 2025 Louisville Visual Art Honorees

On March 21, 2025, Louisville Visual Art (LVA) will host its annual LVA Honors Gala at the historic Seelbach Hilton in downtown Louisville. Since 2018, the event has celebrated 28 individuals whose contributions have left an indelible mark on the local arts community. Four more honorees, including three outstanding women, will be recognized in 2025. The art educators, emerging artists, seasoned artists with a legacy of work, and community leaders honored represent the full spectrum of the visual art life cycle. These awards also reflect LVA’s three strategic pillars of fine art education, local [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-06T20:05:28-05:00March 6, 2025|Artisans, Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Events, Featured, Life & Style, Style|

Breaking Barriers Both On and Off Screen: ‘Queen of the Ring’ Brings Wrestling Legend’s Story to Life in Louisville

Dark clouds loomed over Oxmoor Farm as hundreds of extras in 1940s attire scattered for shelter. The storm that interrupted filming of "Queen of the Ring" last summer could have spelled disaster for the independent feature. Instead, it became a testament to the same spirit of determination that drove the film's subject, wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke, to overcome seemingly impossible odds. "Within 45 minutes, we had secured over a million dollar’s worth of equipment and moved 250 people to safety inside Oxmoor Mall," recalls producer BD Gunnell. "There we were, all these people in period [...]

By Heather|2025-03-05T14:27:41-05:00March 2, 2025|Community, Digital Exclusives, Events, Featured|

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 [...]

By Jefferson|2025-03-01T08:09:47-05:00March 1, 2025|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Don't Miss This, Events, Explore Louisville, Featured, Giving Back, On The Street, This Weekend, Way to Go Woman, What She's Changing|

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by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider (UN)KNOWN PROJECT AND KENTUCKY PERFORMING ARTS PRESENT BROKEN WINGS STILL FLY WHEN: Friday, 02/28 @ 7:30PM & Saturday, 03/01 @ 2:00PM WHERE: The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St. in the Bomhard Theater TICKETS: tickets.kentuckyperformingarts.org Discover a powerful series of monologues based on the narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky. Co-authored by Brandi LaShay and Hannah Drake, Broken Wings Still Fly, is a raw and poignant theatrical experience featuring the voices of hidden heroines. Witness their remarkable stories of love, motherhood, heartbreak, resilience, and ultimate triumph. Broken Wings [...]

By Jefferson|2025-02-23T09:34:17-05:00February 23, 2025|Community, Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives, Events, Featured|

Exploring Black Narratives: The Black History Month Film Series at the Louisville Free Public Library

This February, the Louisville Free Public Library is inviting the community to experience powerful stories of resilience, identity, and social change through its annual Black History Month Film Series. Held every Sunday at the Main Library, this free event—presented in partnership with the University of Louisville’s HSC Office of Health Equity and Engagement—offers more than just a film screening. Each showing is followed by an insightful panel discussion led by UofL faculty, encouraging meaningful conversations about the themes explored on screen. The 2025 lineup features a diverse selection of films, from thought-provoking dramas [...]

By Jefferson|2025-02-18T18:48:50-05:00February 18, 2025|Featured|

This Weeks Can’t Miss Entertainment | Arts Insider

Three Outstanding Women in the Arts among 2025 Louisville Visual Art Honorees

Breaking Barriers Both On and Off Screen: ‘Queen of the Ring’ Brings Wrestling Legend’s Story to Life in Louisville

Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

Arts Insider Weekly

Exploring Black Narratives: The Black History Month Film Series at the Louisville Free Public Library

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