Levi River House and Kat Smith reflect on their Great Meadows Foundation Grant Travel to California.

In Louisville’s Germantown, Bash At The Bar unites wrestlers, musicians, and costumed chaos in a loud, theatrical celebration. From $10 chops to OVW legends, the night blurs performance art and sport, proving that the most memorable experiences happen face-to-face, not through a screen.

What is Quesenberry’s art about? Why ask the question. The light boxes, the pulsing circles, and the vivid Polaroid forms offer moments of radiance and resonance. Quesenberry’s luminous constructions are meant to be felt, to be experienced. They may cause a visual shift, or offer a glimpse of memory.

“Come Rain or Shine, by Ceirra Evans at Institute 193, runs in circles—like a dog chasing its tail—around the stereotypes of Appalachian life and is set against the tumultuous backdrop of social, political, and climate catastrophe. Yet, it holds fast to the urgency of friendship, frugality, and solidarity in the face of global meltdown.”

Hear directly from artist and educator Erica Lewis (EVPL) on the efforts, organizers, and collaborators needed to connect ink to block and block to steamroller.

A gonzo-style interview with Louisville-based international painter Hawk Alfredson.

An interview and photo shoot with the Louisville painter Liz Richter.

An academic exploration of the connection between musical and queer identities.

An interview and photo shoot with the Louisville alternative rock band Producing a Kind Generation.