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IndiVisible Gallery Talk—A Black Indian's Perspective: The Shared Legacy of African and Native American Peoples Join State Representative Reginald Meeks on an exploration of the history, cultures, and legacy of peoples of both African and Native American heritage. Much like the individuals depicted in the IndiVisible exhibition, Meeks also shares Native and African American roots. í¥He has served on the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education, the Kentucky American Indian Resource Center, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, and the Neighborhood Housing Services of Louisville. Feb. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Michael Johnathon live at La Grange WoodSongs Coffeehouse Folksinger, author, playwright, host of the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, and, more recently, opera composer Michael Johnathon will be performing at the La Grange WoodSongs Coffeehouse Admission is free and open to the public, His two recent CD releases Front Porch and Woody: For The People, feature his original songwriting with reworks of traditional tunes and the score of his first opera about the life and music of Woody Guthrie. Feb. 16, 6:30 p.m. 'Leonardo Live' A first-of-its-kind cinema event debuts for only one night—Leonardo Live a cinematic tour of the sold-out National Gallery (UK) exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan, created especially for movie theater audiences. Captured live on Nov. 8, 2011, Leonardo Live provides a virtual walk-through of the exhibit, with commentary from scholars and curators. Hosted by art historian Tim Marlow and presenter Mariella Frostrup, the exhibition brings together the largest number of da Vinci’s rare surviving painting and some international loans. While numerous exhibitions have looked at da Vinci as an inventor, scientist or draughtsman, this is the first to be dedicated to his aims and techniques as a painter. Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
Derby City Film Festival The Derby City Film Festival is Louisville's largest international independent film festival of all genres. Short films, feature films, foreign films, documentaries and more. The DCFF has been dedicated to promoting independent film in Louisville and the region since 2008. Fifty-six films from 17 countries will be showcased including eight world premieres, five U.S. premieres, 28 Kentucky Premieres and 24 international films. A full slate of workshops and filmmaker Q&A's are also planned for the festival. Through Feb. 19 'The Merry Widow' True love reigns as a wealthy young widow looks for love in the glittering world of turn-of-the-century Paris. Fun and frothy delights await audiences with The Merry Widow. Performed in English. Preview begins one hour before the performance in the Brown Theatre Rehearsal Hall Parking is available at the Brown Hotel Garage, access via Third Street for $6, the St. Francis parking garage for $8, or valet parking in front of the Brown Theatre for $15. Once the performance has begun, latecomers will be seated as a group in the back of the balcony if seats are available. After this late seating, there is no re-entrance to the theatre. Through Feb. 19 Winston’s Restaurant presents wine tasting event benefiting Blessings in a Backpack Winston’s restaurant, in conjunction with Justin Vineyard and Winery in Paso Robles, Calif., Southern Wines and Spirits and Westport Whiskey and Wine, is hold a wine tasting to benef Blessings in a Backpack. Blessings in a Backpack is a program that provides weekend nourishment to school children on the federal free and reduced meal plan. The event includes a tasting of four Justin Vineyard and Winery wines and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Winston’s chefs and culinary students. Blessings in a Backpack will receive 100 percent of the ticket price. Justin wines by the bottle will also be made available for those dining at Winston’s during the weekend of February 17th and 18th. For each bottle sold, $5 will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack. Feb. 17, 6–9 p.m.
The Farmer Jason Family Show Emmy Award-winner Farmer Jason has built an international fan base for presenting farm-fresh and wholesome family concerts. This year, he’ll travel to several cities, singing the energetic, homespun songs that have made him a favorite in his hometown of Nashville and beyond, including new tunes from his brand new CD Nature Jams. Farmer Jason is Jason Ringenberg, renowned for his pioneering band Jason and the Scorchers, which won the Lifetime Achievement Award for Live Performance by the Americana Music Association in 2008 and still tours internationally. Since 2003, as Farmer Jason, he has also built a fervid international fan base for his kids’ music and Emmy Award winning public television music videos. Louisville performer Heidi Howe opens the show. Jason and Heidi will also perform a concert at 9 p.m. for grownups. Uncle Slayton’s Van Halen kick off tour at KFC Yum! Center Rock n' Roll Hall of Famers Van Halen, one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, are returning to the stage with frontman David Lee Roth. Their world tour kicks off here in Louisville. Kool & The Gang open. Feb. 18 7:30 p.m. Good Vs. Evil: Anthony Bourdain & Eric Ripert Join Anthony Bourdain, chef, author of Medium Raw, and host of The Travel Channel’s No Reservations and Eric Ripert, renowned chef of Le Bernardin, author, host of Avec Eric on PBS, and regular guest on Bravo’s Top Chef as they share stories and muse on the place of food in our personal, community and global life. It’s an evening of storytelling and observation providing frank and provocative insight into what really goes on behind kitchen doors. Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
Lunch with Impressionists: Edgar Degas Ever want to know more about Edgar Degas' dancers? Join The Speed Art Museum for lunch with the Impressionists adult workshops to learn about the artist and to create your own masterpiece in his signature style. Gourmet box lunch and guided tour of Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color is included with registration fee. Feb. 19, 1–4 p.m. The As Yet Unnamed Theatre Presents 'Angel Street' The As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company Presents Angel Street Victorian Thriller by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Gary Tipton Mex Theater. Angel Street tells the story of the Manninghams of Angel Street. Under the guise of kindliness, Jack Manningham is torturing his wife into insanity. He accuses her of petty aberrations that he has arranged himself; and since her mother died of insanity, she is more than half convinced that she, too, is going out of her mind. Through Feb. 19 Christopher Titus at The Improv You've seen him on Comedy Central, "Titus" and "Big Shots", plus, you'll be seeing him more in the new movie "Bad Parents" with Jeanine Garafalo and Sheri Oteri. Feb. 17–19 | ||||||||||
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