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A GOLDEN TIME OF YEAR
October is the time for stories, when the whispering wind carries tales of mystery and enchantment.”
– K.L. Brown
Amy Higgs Managing Editor
G. Douglas Dreisbach Publisher
A slight chill may be in the air, but now is the time of year when the performing arts community in Louisville really starts to heat up. The 2024-25 season is in full swing, and we are completely spellbound with delight!
In this issue of Audience Magazine, we were bewitched by our interview with one of the biggest supporters of Louisville’s arts scene, Fund for the Arts Board Chair Nicole Yates. Get to know her and her passion for service on page 14. You can also learn all about one of FFTA’s wickedly important grant programs on page 19
In an absolutely spooktacular turn of events, we’re excited to welcome David Arquette to The Kentucky Center this month, to talk how his role in the iconic horror film, “Scream” still impacts his life and career almost 30 years since it hit the screen. Find out the details in our Event Outlook, which starts on page 7.
If you’re feeling a bit witchy and want to dance until dawn, we’re got you covered with a preview of the GrateVille Dead Music Festival on page 13. We know this annual tradition would make the ghost of Jerry Garcia proud.
Speaking of local pride (and all joking aside), we’re pleased to feature an inspiring cancer survivor’s story on page 20, thanks to the generous support of advertiser, UofL Health.
Please join us in thanking all our advertisers for their continued fang-tastic support of not only Audience publications, but of Louisville’s performing arts community overall. Their support will allow us to bring you more spellbinding stories and show previews in the coming months.
Creep it real & stay spooky,
Amy & Doug
AUDIENCE EVENT OUTLOOK
13
GRATEVILLE DEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL
AUDIENCE INTERVIEW: NICOLE YATES, FUND FOR THE ARTS
20
UofL HEALTH: ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY TO CANCER FREE
TICKET GIVEAWAYS SPECIAL INVITES SHOW PREVIEWS
A behind-the-scenes look into Louisville’s performing arts and entertainment during this unprecedented time of reflection and artistic creation.
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An immersive evening of art and creativity at the Speed Art Museum
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2
8 PM – 12 AM
Purchase Tickets at bit.ly/speed-monochrome
SPOOKY SEASON EVENTS ARE ANYTHING BUT SCARY
It may be getting darker outside, but the fall performing arts calendar looks bright!
Fall is officially here, making for a great time to enjoy outdoor activities like concerts, festivals, art fairs, and more. We are excited to bring you a list of some of our favorite events coming to Louisville in the coming months!
For a full list of performing arts and entertainment events in Louisville, check out our event calendar at Audience502.com.
OCTOBER
1-6
Broadway in Louisville
Les Miserables
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Mis tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.
3-NOV. 10
Dracula
Derby Dinner Playhouse
Professor Van Helsing must hunt down and destroy the evil Count Dracula, ending in a shocking confrontation between the King of Vampires and those who would rid the world of him. This adaptation, written by William McNulty, is an action-packed retelling of
Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror. Visit DerbyDinner.com for performance dates and times.
4-6
St. James Court Art Show
Historic Old Louisville
A Louisville tradition, the St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and contemporary crafts show featuring over 600 artists from around the United States held among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville. The 4-square block, outdoor art show takes place annually on the first weekend of October, featuring six unique sections at St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Fourth Street, Third Street, 1300 Section, and West End Baptist Church.
4
Violent Femmes
Punk/Rock
Paristown Hall
The Violent Femmes are an influential American folk-punk band known for their raw, acoustic sound and introspective lyrics. Formed in 1980, their music blends punk energy with folk melodies, highlighted by hits like “Blister in the Sun.” The band's unconventional style and rebellious spirit have earned them a dedicated cult following.
5
Marcus King: Mood Swings Tour
Blues/Southern Rock
The Louisville Palace
Marcus King is known for his authentic soulful blend of blues, rock, and Southern music. His powerful vocals and exceptional guitar skills have garnered widespread acclaim and a dedicated fanbase.
9
The Complete History of America (abridged)
Reduced Shakespeare Company
Brown Theatre
Vote early, laugh often! Don’t miss the only cure for America’s aches and campaigns! Newly updated for the 2024 election, the Reduced Shakespeare Company returns with 600 Years of History in 6,000 seconds! “The Complete
History of America (abridged) – Election Edition” provides the requisite historical context guaranteed to confuse any voter and make you the life of your next party after they take you on a 90-minute rollercoaster ride through the glorious quagmire that is American history. And the presidential front runners may just make a surprise appearance to answer any audience questions: Who really discovered America or was it already here? Who is Gerry and why does he mander? If pro is the opposite of con, then is progress the opposite of congress? History is normally re-written by the winners, but now it’s the RSC’s turn.
12
Louisville Orchestra:
Brahms X Radiohead
Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
Steve Hackman, conductor Brahms X Radiohead is an epic symphonic synthesis of Radiohead’s album “OK Computer” and Brahms’ “First Symphony,” composed for a full symphony orchestra and three solo vocalists. The piece offers a reimagined experience of each work by seeing it through the lens of the other, exploring the explosive tension and deep pathos they have in common. Brahms’ 19th-century orchestral sound palette is used throughout, but woven in, superimposed, and inserted are the melodies and music of Radiohead.
12
Ballet Hispanico
Performance Art
Brown Theatre
Ballet Hispánico is the largest Latine/ Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the United States and one of America’s cultural treasures. Its three main programs, the dance company, School of Dance, and Community Arts Partnerships, bring communities together to celebrate the multifaceted Latinx diasporas.
12
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
The Louisville Palace
Join the original Brad Majors, Barry Bostwick, for a 49th anniversary screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation (prop bag included). Plus, a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more!
13
Buffet’s Margaritaville (Tribute Artist)
Bomhard Theater, The Kentucky Center
Buffett's Margaritaville is an explosive celebration of the iconic music of Jimmy Buffett, featuring all his greatest hits, that will have you singing along and dancing in your seat. With a band that is as talented as it is passionate, you’ll be treated to a performance that captures the essence of Buffett’s music and the lifestyle it embodies. With infectious energy and an undeniable passion for the music, they’ll have you feeling like you’re right there with them, sipping on a frozen margarita and soaking up the sun.
13-DEC.31
Derby Dinner Playhouse:
A Wonderful Life
Don’t miss this adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic film brought to vibrant theatrical life! This uplifting story follows the extraordinary lives of ordinary people and celebrates the innate goodness in us all. A holiday must!
17
Lewis
Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour
Comedy
Brown Theater
Two-time Grammy award winning comedian/actor/writer Lewis Black uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insanity he sees in the world. He has performed throughout the world, including at Carnegie Hall and Broadway. His latest stand-up special, Tragically, I Need You, released earlier this year, has already surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube.
18-20
Grateville Dead Music Festival: Celebrating a Decade Together
Brown Forman Amphitheatre at Waterfront Park
Don’t miss another year of celebrating the music of one of the most iconic bands in history, The Grateful Dead. Featuring regional and local tribute bands honoring the creative lyrics and eclectic sounds of bluegrass, folk, and classic rock, you are sure to have a full weekend of fun with a dozen bands and plenty of food and refreshments.
18
After Hours @ The Speed Art Museum
Every third Friday, the museum stays open until 10 p.m. Each After Hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, a cash bar plus food available by a pop-up from Marigold Catering, and of course art! Come experience the Speed after hours as you’ve never experienced it before. Every After Hours offers something different, exploring new themes and welcoming artists and entertainers of all kinds.
19
An Evening with Ira Glass: Seven Things I've Learned
Comedy/Discussion
Brown Theatre
Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program "This American
Life." The show is heard each week by over 5 million listeners on public radio stations and the podcast.
19
Louisville Orchestra
Carmina Burana
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
Conductor: Teddy Abrams
Choir: Louisville Chamber Choir
Discover Carmina Burana and Michael Tilson Thomas’s “Meditations on Rilke,” with the Louisville Chamber Choir, a journey through music’s power and passion.
23
Louisville Orchestra (UN)Silent Film: Nosferatu
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall
Back by popular demand, experience the classic Nosferatu, with a new score by Sebastian Chang, a fusion of cinematic horror and live orchestral innovation.
23
Tower of Power: 56 Years of Funk & Soul Brown Theatre
For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music. Don’t miss your chance to witness the window-rattling grooves and raucous party spirit that has been a balm for the soul throughout their half-century existence. The band has long since surpassed their modest aspirations, traveling the world, enjoying hit singles on their own and backing legendary artists including Otis Redding, Elton John, Santana, The Grateful Dead, John Lee Hooker, Aerosmith, Bonnie Raitt, and countless others. The future of Tower of Power is set out to be vigorous and
dynamic, and will prove to be just that for fans around the world starved for the band’s groove!
24
Little Feat: Can’t Be Satisfied Tour
Classic Rock
Louisville Palace
Little Feat is very possibly the last-manstanding example of what used to be the norm in American music, a fusion of a broad span of styles and genres into something utterly distinctive. They combined earthy, organic material with first-rate musicianship in a combination that transcends boundaries. Little Feat took California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie and more, stirred it into a rich gumbo, and has been leading people in joyful dance ever since.
25-26
Louisville Orchestra
Star Trek: Musical Voyage Through The Stars
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall Conductor: Bob Bernhardt
26
Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience Comedy
The Louisville Palace
For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo — known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime series, “Raising Spirits” — has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed on, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them — just in a different
OCTOBER 30
DAVID ARQUETTE BRINGS 'SCREAM' TO LIFE IN LOUISVILLE
Behind The Scream - A Live Conversation with David Arquette Following a Screening of the film, "Scream"
Just in time for the fun festivities of Halloween, the star of the hit movie, "Scream," David Arquette, will host an unforgettable evening with a special screening of the iconic horror film followed by an in-depth moderated interview and Q&A with the legendary actor. He will share his insights, anecdotes, and the impact "Scream" has had on his career and the horror industry. Fans will have the opportunity to ask questions and hear firsthand accounts of Arquette's favorite moments from the movie.
The "Scream" movie franchise debuted in 1996 and revitalized the slasher genre with its clever blend of horror and humor. Spanning six films, the franchise has grossed over $740 million at the global box office. Known for its iconic Ghostface killer and self-aware characters, "Scream" has garnered a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim, influencing countless horror films. Its mix of suspense, wit, and social commentary keeps audiences engaged, making it a staple in modern horror cinema.
way. Recognized as one of the most renowned mediums for over 20 years, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is the awe-inspiring event you won't want to miss.
NOVEMBER
1-3
Louisville Ballet: Triple Take Brown Theatre
World Premiere by Adam Hougland | Music by Igor Stravinsky; Influences by Harald Uwe Kern | Music by Robert Schumann; 502 by Ching Ching Wong | Music by Jack Harlow
Hits of Louisville’s own Jack Harlow and symphonies of Stravinsky and Schumann collide with electrifying new choreography in this mixed-repertory program. Featuring three world premieres by Artistic Director Harald Uwe Kern, Resident Choreographer Adam Hougland, and Ching Ching Wong, this collection of never-before-seen classical and contemporary works will keep you on your toes.
2
Craig Ferguson: Pants on Fire Comedy
The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
Craig Ferguson is a multiple Grammynominated, Peabody and Emmy Awardwinning actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian with a diverse career that encompasses film, television, and the
stage. He is a New York Times
bestselling author and has recorded numerous stand-up specials for Netflix, Epix, Comedy Central, and Amazon. The wildly popular “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” ran on CBS for 10 years and remains a cult favorite on YouTube, racking up millions of views every year on fan posted bootleg clips.
2
The Bacchanal Speed Art Museum
Don't miss the Speed Art Museum's annual costumed cocktail party and one of the top social events of the year. Delight your senses with live performances, drinks and light bites, all through the immersive spirit of art and creativity.
8 Paul Thorn
Southern Rock/Blues
The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
Paul Thorn is a charismatic singersongwriter known for his blend of Southern rock, blues, and Americana. With a distinctive voice and witty, insightful lyrics, he crafts songs that resonate with authenticity and humor. Thorn's engaging storytelling and dynamic performances have earned him a loyal fan base and critical acclaim.
9
Louisville Orchestra: Rick Steves’ Europe: A
Symphonic Journey
The Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall Conductor: Bob Bernhardt; Additional appearance by: Rick Steves Combining Europe’s most stirring Romantic-era anthems with beautiful high-definition cinematography and Rick’s insights into European history.
10 TAIKOPROJECT
Bomhard Theatre, The Kentucky Center TAIKOPROJECT, the thrilling twist on traditional Japanese drumming continues to define a modern American style of taiko, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic. TAIKOPROJECT first made waves when they became the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest in 2005, besting all of the Japanese taiko groups in the competition. Since then, the group has performed on the Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards, NBC’s The Voice and more.
15-17
Kentucky Opera: Madame Butterfly Brown Theatre
In a groundbreaking production presented in a bold new point of view, Puccini’s haunting score is filled with vulnerability, power, and emotion. This new production of one of opera’s most beloved works is created by an all-AAPI female creative team and directed by Mo Zhou. Music by Giacomo Puccini; Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.
16
Houndmouth Rock
The Louisville Palace
Houndmouth returns to Louisville for somewhat of a homecoming as they are from New Albany, Ind. The indie rock band is known for their infectious blend of Americana, folk, and rock influences with rich harmonies and storytelling lyrics offering a fresh sound with catchy melodies. They always put on a great show and with this being the last show of their current tour, it should be a great night.
Know of a great concert, performance, or arts event we should share? Email the details to ddreisbach@theaudiencegroup.com.
For a full list of performing arts and entertainment events in Louisville, visit our Event Calendar at Audience502.com.
EVENTS WE LOVE
GRATEVILLE DEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Louisville's Tribute to the Grateful Dead Returns October 18-20
Louisville’s tribute to Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead returns to Louisville for a weekend of great music, local vendors, food, drinks and family fun.
Now in its 10th year, the GrateVille Dead Music Festival will return to the BrownForman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park October 18, 19 and 20. The threeday music festival serves as Louisville’s celebration of Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead and is chock-full of local and regional Grateful Dead tribute bands celebrating the band’s music.
Headlining this year’s lineup is Kentucky Grateful Dead Tribute Band, Born CrossEyed, along with Pink Talking Fish and award-winning bluegrass group, Mama Said String Band.
Additional acts include Hot Brown Smackdown, The Pranksters, Electric
Garden, Captain Midnight Band, Mr. Please, Solar Flannel, Bibelhauser Brothers, Old & In The Way Tribute with Hog Operation, Tyrone Cotton and Superjam Finale.
The event started in 2015 when local entrepreneur and producer Dennie Humphrey and his partner, fellow “deadhead” Ashley Angel, produced the very first GrateVille Dead Tribute on Garcia’s birthday. The inaugural event was an unexpected success, drawing a crowd of over 2,000 people to the Brown-Forman Amphitheater despite a very small advertising campaign and only 30 days of planning.
“It’s been 10 years, and we are excited to enter the next phase of growth for this festival,” says Humphrey. “When we first came up with this thing, we knew it would be special, but it has turned into
real magic, and here we are at the end of a decade and the beginning of the next.”
GrateVille Dead supports the Waterfront Park and the city of Louisville, as well as local businesses by drawing regional fans to the city and providing a clean, safe, and family-oriented event. The event not only works to boost the local economy, but it also supports the arts and further its mission to provide a highly successful venue for local vendors in a secure, contained, and inviting location.
Tickets for the festival are on sale now with single day prices from $20 to $40 or a weekend pass for $70. Children 12 and under are free with a ticket-holding adult. Admission also gets you access to the official after-parties each night at High Horse Bar.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit grateville.com.
AUDIENCE INTERVIEW
NICOLE YATES
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FUND FOR THE ARTS
by G. Douglas Dreisbach
CLICK HERE to listen to the recording of this interview.
Nicole Yates has a passion for making her community and the Commonwealth of Kentucky a better place, and the arts are a big part of that. She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Fund for the Arts and is also the Vice President for Growth and Community Engagement for Passport by Molina Healthcare, where she leads teams around the state to ensure that the underserved people of Kentucky have access to quality health care. Her efforts lead to real results that have real effects, and we can’t thank her enough.
Audience Magazine caught up with Nicole to hear more about her life’s work as an advocate for disadvantaged populations.
Douglas Dreisbach: First, tell us more about you, your background, and how you got to this point in your career.
Nicole Yates: I have had an interesting route to get into health care, but I have always been about the people — and grassroots, specifically — work as most of my background comes from the political world. I worked with Congressman Baron Hill in Indiana’s 9th Congressional District for over 10 years, then went on to work with Mayor Greg Fischer for eight years, and I led the office as District Director for Congressman John Yarmuth in Kentucky’s 3rd District. I was also on a campaign in Indiana of Barack Obama in 2008, so I’ve been in the political world for a long time here.
It is my life’s work to serve and advocate for folks who are less fortunate. I really don’t like to use the word “less fortunate,” but they are disenfranchised. They are at risk. They don’t have access. When I realized that I had access, I promised God that I would use it for good, and that is what I do. I’m an advocate for many people behind the scenes and in front of the scenes, there’s a lot of work that I do that people don’t even know about.
There is a misconception that if something is not on social media then it didn’t happen, and that is simply not true in my world. I don’t think it’s always important to let people know what you are doing, and it’s OK to work behind the scenes, and not always be taking the credit and being in the forefront. I get fulfilled by that. I’m a people person, and I enjoy the work that I do.
DD: Having a background in politics, do you feel that you have more of an awareness about the areas of need in the community and throughout the state?
NY: I say all the time that everybody should go work in the mayor’s office for one day. It is not just dinners and events and ribbon cuttings. You may have someone who calls the mayor’s
Fund for the Arts 75th Birthday Open House in April 2024 with Andre and Cheryl Guess (representing the I Am An Artist. Campaign).
Photo by Bill Wine Photography
Celebration of the Arts on September 9, 2023, with FFTA President and CEO Andre Kimo Stone Guess and Mayor Craig Greenberg, when Louisville was officially declared a City of Artists
PHOTO BY BILL WINE
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office who is distressed because their trash hasn’t been picked up, and it’s 10 o’clock. Or another matter that is significant to that individual. It doesn’t matter what is on the minds of people when they call the office, they deserve to be able to tell you what’s on their mind. They deserve to get the attention, to solve the problem.
I think one of the things I’m big on is that everyone can use a touch-up on what civics are. A lot of people don’t understand the layers of state, local, and federal government, so a lot of times the same people would call the Congressman’s office, and they weren’t sure, and that is OK. But working with and listening to people who just want to be heard and giving them a chance to say what’s on their mind is important, and they appreciate that whether you can solve their problem or not, just the fact that you gave them a platform to hear them is very important.
DD: Can you give us some examples of what you and Passport by Molina Healthcare do throughout the community and the state and what some of your goals are?
NY: At Molina Healthcare, our mission is to provide access to care and to improve the lives and the wellbeing and health of our members. We cover the whole state of Kentucky, which encompasses about 250,000 members. However, a lion’s share of our members are in Jefferson County. We want people to be healthy. We want people to be able to have access to care. If you don’t have a bed to lay your head in, and you’re hungry, you’re probably not learning much. You can’t hardly think. People deserve, just as human beings, to have the right to have a place to live, food to eat, education that’s affordable, and definitely they deserve the right to have affordable healthcare.
My job, every day, is to make sure the members at Passport by Molina Healthcare are served in the way they deserve. I will go to a lot of members and meet them where they are. We are big on working on maternal health and mental health. We are also making sure that the kiddos get their shots and get immunized so that they are able to go to school and are healthy. So, whatever that is, if that is a medical clinic, a dental clinic, if that’s going to rural Eastern Kentucky or rural Western Kentucky, where the tornadoes were, we are there.
DD: You referenced that everyone should have the right to do these basic things, they should have a place to lay their head, have health care and more. One of the themes I’ve seen with Fund for the Arts is that art is a right, not a privilege. It might be a big jump, but how do you feel the right of art is relevant to the work you are doing?
NY: I believe art is a part of health care, because it is part of your everyday life. Do you sing in the shower? Do you sing in the car? Everyone is an artist, right? And I think an artist, and how good of an artist you are, depends on you. You might think you sing very good in the shower, but someone else might think differently. We also know that art can be therapeutic. So if people have something that can relieve their mind from stress, and that something is art, then that really is another form of health care.
I have always believed in the arts. I can’t draw a circle, but I love to go to the plays and shows. I love going to the music festivals and all that they encompass. Art comes in different forms, in different shapes and different people, and I think it is important to take art to the people and make it accessible.
When my friend Stephen Reily became President and CEO of the Speed Museum, he was like, “Nicole, you have to join the Speed.” I said, “Oh, I don’t have Speed money. I can’t afford the Speed.” And he proved me wrong, and I joined the Speed Museum.
When we take arts to neighborhoods, we are taking it to the people and there is a sense of belonging. Some folks may not feel like they can go to the Speed Museum, because it’s very grand, and it is. But everyone is welcome at the Speed Museum, and Molina Healthcare sponsors community days there and at the Muhammad Ali Center, so that people can go to them for free.
So, art is a right and everyone has the right to be able to experience art and to express themselves, and I believe that truly.
DD: What have been some of the major accomplishments at Fund for the Arts during your time there?
NY: I have been on the board for three years. Andre Kimo Stone Guess (President of FFTA) is such a visionary. He has these grand visions and has taken Fund for the Arts to an all-new and higher level that people really couldn’t see. But it’s something new, right?
I think everyone thought of Fund for the Arts as a place where you could do your workplace campaigns, but what we have done, is raised a million dollars from the city under the direction of Mayor Greg Fischer, and then also Mayor Craig Greenberg has given to the Fund for the Arts, as well, under his administration. Programs like the Cultural Passes have been taken to a whole new level. We now have 27 cultural partners, and just a few years ago only had 14.
There is another program called HeARTS, Healing in the Arts, and with that, we have been able to really expand access to the arts world to students and individuals. We’ve gone into the neighborhoods, and you might find us in community centers all over the city. Instead of people thinking they have to go Downtown to find all of the great art facilities, we try to bring art to them.
DD: That’s amazing. You’re doing a lot of awesome things. We can’t thank you enough for your time today. Is there anything else you’d like to add for our readers?
NY: I would hope that all of you would check out Fund for the Arts, and I hope you sing in the shower. If you don’t do anything else, just remember that everyone is an artist. Just repeat, “I am an artist.”
I think that, for the city, the Fund for the Arts and the arts world is very high-level. We have a lot of good stuff going on, as far as the arts world is concerned, in Louisville, and Andre Guess and his team at Fund for the Arts have just taken it higher and higher. So, check us out, go to a show, go to a music festival and ultimately, support the arts.
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FUND FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 2024-25 GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Fund for the Arts recently announced the recipients of its 2024-25 Sustaining Impact Grants (SIG) accounting for a total direct investment of $1.875 million committed to 27 local arts institutions.
The purpose of the Sustaining Impact Grant is to provide general operating support to arts organizations whose programming advances the community’s Imagine Greater Louisville 2025 priorities and the Fund for the Arts’ vision, mission, and values.
The amount of the funding pool each arts organization receives is determined by the organization’s operations budget and the SIG review panel, who evaluate and score the organizations’ applications and conduct interviews with their leadership and governance representatives. This funding recommendation is then sent by the Fund for the Arts leadership team to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
The review panel for the Sustaining Impact Grant includes the Fund for the Arts Community Investment & Support, Finance, and Equity Board Committees and representatives from United Arts Funds and Local Arts Agencies outside of the region. The panel is facilitated by the Fund for the Arts Community Investment & Support staff.
“The Sustaining Impact Grant is part of the Fund for the Arts’ annual investment plan and has been since the Fund was founded,” said Sarah Lindgren, VP, Community Investment & Support at Fund for the Arts. “As unrestricted operating grants, these funds support staff members, artists, programs, and facilities. With very few operating grants available, arts nonprofits need this type of support, and it is made possible by our community and thousands of donors who value the arts.”
This year’s SIG grantee organizations represent a wide variety of arts disciplines, including dance, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, museums, music, opera, presenting and multidisciplinary arts, theater, and visual arts.
“The Sustaining Impact Grant is at the core of what we do,” said Fund for the Arts President and CEO Andre Kimo Stone Guess. “These arts institutions have a massive impact on our community’s overall health and well-being, and they are a vital part of what makes this a vibrant place to live and work. The Sustaining Impact Grant is an investment, supported by the full spectrum of Fund for the Arts donors, not only in the futures of these institutions, but in our entire arts ecosystem.”
THE 2024-25 SUSTAINING IMPACT GRANT RECIPIENTS:
UofL Health: ONE WOMAN’S JOURNEY TO CANCER FREE
Even though she was up to date on her mammograms, Kim Landrum was concerned when a self-exam revealed a lump on her breast. Right away, Kim visited her doctor for imaging tests, which produced suspicious results. The next day, a biopsy was performed to test three spots – two lumps and one lymph node.
All three spots came back malignant. In August 2019, Kim was diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (breast cancer). Surgery was advised, and hopes were high for a successful treatment.
Kim began to navigate being both a wife and a mother while dealing with a lifealtering cancer diagnosis. Wanting to talk through her diagnosis and the journey ahead of her, Kim got coffee with a friend who had been fighting metastatic breast cancer. While discussing Kim’s treatment plan, Kim’s friend urged her to visit the oncologist she had been seeing, Beth Riley, M.D., FACP, with UofL Health –Brown Cancer Center.
With no intentions of switching her care over to the Brown Cancer Center, Kim made an appointment with Dr. Riley for a second opinion, just to make sure
everything she was doing was correct. Dr. Riley was pleased with Kim’s treatment plan, until she saw there were plans to surgically dissect Kim’s other lymph nodes to see if the cancer had spread. Dr. Riley explained that there was some new technology that would be able to test these lymph nodes with much less risk.
Dr. Riley suggested that Kim visit surgical oncologist Nicolás Ajkay, M.D., MBA, for his opinion on her planned surgery. Kim had two appointments with Dr. Ajkay before knowing that this was where she needed to be; Kim switched all of her care over to Brown Cancer Center.
“The thing that I loved the most about it is with all of my doctors, they were so up on the research,” she said. “They were just always up to date and really took their time to explain to their patients what they were doing, what the treatment plan was and why they were doing the treatment plan.”
During testing, it was found that she actually had four positive lymph nodes. Because this could mean that the cancer was on the move, Kim had five months of chemo and a month of radiation ahead of her.
With this difficult news, Kim kept her son home from school the next day, and they spent the day on the couch together. When her husband got home, he brought in a scarf and an attached cancer survivor’s story that a local organization, Hope Scarves, had sent her. This gift lifted her spirits.
With a renewed sense of hope, Kim had surgery to remove the cancer. The next morning, Dr. Ajkay called her room to check on her. He assured her that if she ever needed anything at all, she could pick up the phone and give him a call.
After the surgery and all the necessary scans, Kim had no evidence of disease. Of course, she still had a journey ahead of her, including chemotherapy and radiation. Kim finished her treatment, but like many other cancer survivors, Kim’s journey did not end there. She felt like she should be relieved that she was cancer free, but she couldn’t balance those feelings with the fear that the cancer would come back.
Kim hadn’t yet utilized the resource center at the Brown Cancer Center but decided to reach out for help. Through the resource center, Kim was able to receive counseling services and music therapy, where she wrote a song about her journey. Both were healing to Kim, in many ways, she explained, saving her life.
“I will never say I am back to where I was because you never can go backwards,” she said. “You’re a changed person and you just never truly go back. But I feel alive again.”
Looking back on her journey, Kim is so thankful she chose the Brown Cancer Center and her expert and compassionate care team. Today, Kim works for Hope Scarves, the nonprofit organization that sent her a scarf with a story.
Kim (center) poses with some members of her UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center breast care team (L-R) Whitney Ogburn, RN, infusion charge nurse; Kim Williams, LCSW, breast social worker; Dr. Beth Riley, breast medical oncologist; Kim Landrum, breast cancer survivor; Dr. Brian Dong, breast medical oncologist; and Sandra Lloyd, RN, oncology nurse.
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