May 01 Wednesday
James Baker Hall was a Kentucky writer, Poet Laureate and photographer who made an impact on generations of Kentucky writers through his teaching at the University of Kentucky, his writing and photography. He was a member of the famed “Fab Five” group of Kentucky writers as well as the genre defining Lexington Camera Club. To continue his legacy, Hall’s family has created the James Baker Hall Foundation which will hold its opening event on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy, 251 W. 2nd St. in Lexington, Kentucky. The free event will introduce the goals of the new foundation’s mission and vision to provide direct support to Kentucky artists to keep the unique voice of Kentucky strong.
The celebratory event will feature readings by Affrilachian Poets Frank X Walker and Marta Miranda-Straub as well as Robert Gipe, Maurice Manning and Cecilia Wolach. The program will also feature reading by the current Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate, Zoya Abbas, who attends Lafayette High School in Lexington. To attend the May 1 event at the Carnegie Center for Literacy, go to the James Baker Hall Foundation website, www.jamesbakerhallfoundation.org to RSVP.
May 03 Friday
Performed by the Bluegrass Players
A new musical by Trudy Tait - World Premiere Musical Event
Directed by Chad Hembree with Trudy Tait
Let the Women Sing is a joyful celebration of the women of the Bible. They may have lived centuries ago, but they cried in their sorrows, laughed in their joys, and persevered through their pain….just like you and I do. Join us in making them come to life for our audience in sometimes unexpected ways and audition for this musical. Even if you aren’t the best of singers, there are non-singing roles for you. And you men—yes, you will play a secondary role to the ladies, but you are still needed! Looking forward to seeing you.Rehearsals will be somewhat flexible with small groups called for each session until close to dress week.
Performances: May 3, 4, 10, 11 – 7:00 pmMay 12 – 4:00 pm (Mother’s Day)
May 04 Saturday
May 05 Sunday
May 06 Monday
May 07 Tuesday
May 08 Wednesday
May 09 Thursday
May 10 Friday