Dec 31 Arts and Culture Fundraising of 2007 not likely for a repeat in 2008 In this country, giving to nonprofits is practically a holiday tradition, prompted by the season’s suggestion to think of those in need. Louisville’s non-profit sector has not suffered from the mortgage crisis or the volatile stock market, but nonprofit organizations are keeping a wary eye on 2008. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer surveyed several Louisville nonprofits about […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 31 Arts and Culture Fundraising of 2007 not likely for a repeat in 2008 Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 18 Arts and Culture Evangelical church with hipster credentials grows in Germantown Last year, the Sojourn Community Church finally found a permanent home in Louisville’s Germantown neighborhood after renting spaces in the Highlands for seven years. The new space and the church’s approach to worshiping have propelled its growth from a congregation of a several hundred to about one thousand. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer spent some time at the church and found that Sojourn’s take on faith is part of a national phenomenon. By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 18 Arts and Culture Evangelical church with hipster credentials grows in Germantown Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 4 Arts and Culture Documentary tries to see the war from Iraqis' point of view Last weekend, Louisville audiences got to see a new documentary about the Iraq war that takes a controversial approach: It interviews Iraqis who are fighting American soldiers. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer went to see the film and the reactions. Ticket sales were brisk as audiences packed Baxter Avenue Theatres for the new documentary “Meeting Resistance.” Some […] By Elizabeth Kramer Dec 4 Arts and Culture Documentary tries to see the war from Iraqis' point of view Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 16 Arts and Culture "Wizard of Oz" is orchestra's lastest programming venture The Louisville Orchestra began 2006 on the brink of bankruptcy and finished the year having brought back music director Jorge Mester and overhauled its administrative staff. This year, it has worked to reach new audiences with untraditional programming, like this weekend’s performance of “Wizard of Oz.” WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer dropped in on some its rehearsals […] By Elizabeth Kramer Nov 16 Arts and Culture "Wizard of Oz" is orchestra's lastest programming venture Elizabeth Kramer