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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 11
The impact of Sept. 11, 2001; political violence; the Epstein files; political loyalty; a day in the country and four days of music. Some of the things we discuss in this episode: A very Massie Christmas: Click here for some things Charlie Kirk said during his lifetime. From the Guardian. Click here for a brief…
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WorldFest: Making diversity great again in the Ville
There’s a Labor Day weekend festival in Louisville that’s like a fun vacation abroad. From WDRB: People from all over the world met Saturday in Louisville for the Labor Day weekend tradition of WorldFest and the Parade of Cultures. The parade went down 5th Street as thousands of spectators lined the route. Countries and customs…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 10
Are you ready for the country? Entertained in the city. Political activity (or lack thereof) in the state. And worried for the nation. Some of the things we discuss in this podcast. Cicada brood XIV: CBS News White House correspondent freaks out over Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement. Things to see at our new neighbor, Bernheim…
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Good news for the Louisville orchestra
Teddy Abrams is staying as music director, according to the CJ: The Louisville Orchestra’s Grammy Award-winning music director has announced he will continue to innovate and shape the city’s sound and spirit through the 2027–28 season. Since arriving in Louisvlile in 2013, Teddy Abrams has become a transformative force in the city’s cultural life and one of the most…
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Photographing Kentucky’s past in black & white
From the Kentucky Folk Art Center: Hallelujah Anyway: A Portrait of Kentucky, Photographs by Michael Morris. Opening reception will be held on August 1st 5-7 pm & will run through December 1st, 2025 at the Kentucky Folk Art Center. Stop by and meet the artist & enjoy some refreshments. Since late 2011, Michael Morris, a…
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Oz never did give nothing to this guy. So he’s in Bernheim
A new resident has arrived in Bernheim Forest. WHAS explains: Bernheim Forest and Arboretum is welcoming another giant to Kentucky. Standing 27-feet tall and named the “Heart of the Forest,” a towering Tin Man can now be found at the Jackson-Yoe trailhead. Officials said the metal artwork, inspired by The Wizard of Oz, is more than just…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 8
We discuss Amy’s trip to Chautauqua, the betrayal of our sanctuary city, how comedians are challenging authoritarians and things we’ve been watching for entertainment. On Amy’s birthday, we want to share this photo with you. These two hard-working gentlemen are replacing a roof in Old Louisville with a 100 degree heat index and almost 100%…
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Film critique: Mr. DeMille! The Ville is ready for its closeup!
All right: Cameras! Action! (From the CJ): The $70 million redevelopment project set to transform the long vacant Louisville Gardens building downtown into the Louisville Studios at the Gardens, a state-of-the-art sound stage for entertainment production, is one of many signs that Louisville plans to play a starring role in the state’s growing movie and television industry.…
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Film critique: Why are you Americans so anti dictators?
The Tennessee Holler remembers this from the 2012 movie “The Dictator.” We were warned. We didn’t listen.
