Apr 2 Arts and Culture Revenge Of The Blerds: Black Representation In Nerd Culture Nerd culture is getting more mainstream, and black characters are proving profitable. By Kyeland Jackson Apr 2 Arts and Culture Revenge Of The Blerds: Black Representation In Nerd Culture Kyeland Jackson
Oct 13 Arts and Culture Five Things: Writer Kevin Smokler On Pens, LPs, And ’80s Movies This week, we're talking with San Francisco-based writer Kevin Smokler. His new book is called "Brat Pack America: A Love Letter to '80's Teen Movies." By Tara Anderson Oct 13 Arts and Culture Five Things: Writer Kevin Smokler On Pens, LPs, And '80s Movies Tara Anderson
Apr 9 Arts and Culture Hunter S. Thompson Celebrated at Louisville’s Gonzofest Louisville’s Waterfront Park will play host this weekend to a festival honoring famous Kentucky writer Hunter S. Thompson. The Louisville-born Thompson is the patron saint of Gonzofest Louisville, which takes place on the Big Four Lawn on Saturday. Gonzofest began five years ago in the parking lot of the Monkey Wrench bar, and is taking a new shape this year as an […] By Tara Anderson Apr 9 Arts and Culture Hunter S. Thompson Celebrated at Louisville’s Gonzofest Tara Anderson
Jan 11 State of Affairs Drag Performance & Culture STATE OF AFFAIRS 01/11/11: Drag performance has existed for centuries - from male performers playing female roles in Shakespeare's time, to television shows like RuPaul's Drag Race. Though drag shows have long been celebrated in gay clubs, movies like To Wong Foo... and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert brought drag further into the mainstream, and January has even been designated National Drag History Month. What's the appeal for the performers, whose elaborate costumes can costs thousands of dollars? And why do their fans line up and pay a premium to watch what - to the uninitiated - might seem like little more than fancy lip-syncing? Join us on Tuesday when we learn about drag culture and performance. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Jan 11 State of Affairs Drag Performance & Culture Laura Ellis