Oct 29 Economy Could Russell (Again) Become An Arts And Culture District? Author Ken Clay says In the 1950s, the district between 6th and 13th streets was lined with theaters, restaurants, black-owned banks and small businesses. By Roxanne Scott Oct 29 Economy Could Russell (Again) Become An Arts And Culture District? Roxanne Scott
Jun 5 Arts and Culture Hundreds Attend Dedication of Lincoln Sculpture Hundreds came out to Waterfront Park last night for the dedication a new statue of Abraham Lincoln by Louisville-based sculptor Ed Hamilton. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer was there. A 50-piece orchestra was on hand for the ceremony to play Aaron Copeland’s “A Lincoln Portrait.” The ceremony celebrated the statue that depicts Lincoln imagined during his 1841 […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jun 5 Arts and Culture Hundreds Attend Dedication of Lincoln Sculpture Elizabeth Kramer
May 28 Arts and Culture Local Garden Sprouts Sculpture by Local Artists Listen NowAnimating gardens with sculpture is an ancient art that was practiced by the Babylonians, Greeks and Romans. Today, modern public gardens are increasingly incorporating contemporary art into vistas. The latest is Yew Dell Gardens, just east of Louisville. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer went to the gardens to see why. Among clusters of ferns and hostas […] By Elizabeth Kramer May 28 Arts and Culture Local Garden Sprouts Sculpture by Local Artists Elizabeth Kramer