November 30, 2011 – 11:19 am
Nov. 30-Dec. 4 U of L Thrust Theatre 2314 S. Floyd St. • 852-6814 louisville.edu/theatrearts $8-$12; 8 p.m. (plus 3 p.m. Sun.) Though Miles Davis’ music was nothing short of legendary, he hit some painfully wrong notes in his marriage to Cicely Tyson. Atlanta-based author Pearl Cleage explores this story of abuse and others in [...]
November 30, 2011 – 11:16 am
Through Dec. 23 Garner Narrative 642 E. Market St.
• 641-8086 garnernarrative.com This exhibition is Toys R Us for artists. Kyle Fokken’s mixed-media sculptures, although inspired by toys, have a message. He asks the viewers to add “re-examine” (our belief system) to the green slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle.” “My work is based on a love of [...]
November 30, 2011 – 11:15 am
Through Jan. 1 The 930 930 Mary St. • 338-3857 the930.org daytoncastleman.com Among Dayton Castleman’s many impressive titles such as multi-modal artist, writer, educator and curator, “choreographer” instantly jumped out at me. While we won’t be seeing any of Castleman’s dance work this time, (though please do take a peek at some on his website), [...]
November 29, 2011 – 12:00 pm
The Carnegie Center for Art and History and the New Albany Urban Enterprise Association are accepting proposals from artists for the 2012 New Albany Public Art Project: Bicentennial Series. Artists may download complete submission guidelines at the project website: www.napublicart.org (click on “For Artists”). The postmark deadline for artist proposals is January 3, 2012. The [...]
November 28, 2011 – 12:00 pm
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W, Main St., has selected a new director. Aldy Milliken is moving from Sweden, where he had his own gallery, to Louisville in January. He’s originally from Massachusetts.
November 28, 2011 – 10:09 am
Monday, Nov. 28 The Rudyard Kipling 422 W. Oak St. • 636-1311 therudyardkipling.com Free; 8 p.m. Every year, Actors Theatre of Louisville welcomes a new crop of apprentices and interns. You’ve seen them on stage as dancing elves and moving sets between scenes, or running through the lobby on some important mission before the show, [...]
November 25, 2011 – 2:00 pm
The Liberty Tattoo and Art Parlor, 2801 S. Third St., 637-4777, is having its Third Annual Under $50 Art Sale through Dec. 30. This show features 20+ local and regional artists. Works include paintings, assemblage, pottery, clay sculpture, glass sculpture, tunnel books, pinstripping, and more. Their Holiday Party is on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 5-9 p.m. with giveaways, [...]
November 25, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Flame Run’s online store is offering 10% off on Black Friday, Nov. 25 through Monday, Nov. 28.
November 25, 2011 – 9:00 am
F.A.T. Friday — the Frankfort Avenue Trolley on the final Friday of the month, Nov. 25. Explore the art galleries, shops and restaurants along Frankfort, Story and Mellwood Avenues from 6-10 p.m. There’s free parking, then hop on and off the free trolley. Kaviar Forge & Gallery, 1718 Frankfort Ave., 502-561-0377, is hosting an artists’ [...]
November 22, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Galerie Hertz, 1253 S. Preston St., 551-1017, is offering discounts up to 25% on works by Kleinhelter, Pfannerstill, Hertz and others in their holiday exhibition on display through Dec. 31.
November 22, 2011 – 10:50 am
Wednesday, Nov. 23 Headliners Music Hall 1386 Lexington Road • 584-8088 wfpk.org $10 adv., $12 DOS; 8 p.m. This benefit for Dare to Care’s food-raiser program collects canned goods and frozen turkeys for those in need, so thank Yum! Brands and WFPK for making it happen. As entertainment, Joseph Arthur has replaced the previously announced [...]
November 22, 2011 – 10:48 am
Through Nov. 29 Tim Faulkner Gallery 815 E. Market St. • 381-1314 timfaulknergallery.com Over the past few years, the East Market Street district has transformed into an art gallery center. The culinary arts also call NuLu home, dishing up organic fare while moving toward sustainability. The transcendence of Market Street embraces the hip culture of [...]
November 21, 2011 – 12:00 pm
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., is having free admission through Jan. 14. Admission is normally $6 for adults, free for museum members.
November 21, 2011 – 9:00 am
Artist Julius Friedman will be on KET’s “Kentucky Muse” on Monday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 26 at 12:30 a.m.
November 18, 2011 – 2:00 pm
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA) will provide high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors with the opportunity to do a “hands-on” arts enrichment opportunity. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a master class, in their particular art form, led by a GSA faculty member or guest [...]
November 18, 2011 – 12:00 pm
Artist Julius Friedman is the next subject on “Kentucky Muse” airing on KET on Monday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. (repeats on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 12:30 a.m.).
November 18, 2011 – 10:22 am
Friday, Nov. 18 Kentucky Center for the Arts 501 W. Main St. • 584-7777 www.anthonyhamilton.com $45-$55; 8 p.m. Anthony Hamilton makes music that is timeless. His voice is equal parts Bobby Womack and Bill Withers — an incredible stew, especially during this abysmal period of modern R&B. He’s had to fight a bit in recent [...]
