Louisville Orchestra finishes May segment of statewide “In Harmony” tour
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Music Director Teddy Abrams and members of the Louisville Orchestra concluded the May leg of “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra” with performances in Prestonsburg, Pikeville and Harlan. The performances celebrated the Commonwealth and were arranged by Kentucky native composer Valerie Coleman, composer-in-residence Lisa Bielawa and […]
Famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma takes part in historic show with Louisville Orchestra inside Mammoth Cave
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky World renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and members of the Louisville Orchestra, led by Music Director Teddy Abrams, performed inside Mammoth Cave on Saturday, April 29. The music piece entitled “Mammoth” celebrated how natural environments, like caves, can provide artistic inspiration. The music performed during this special event was created especially […]
U.S. News ranks Lexington and Louisville among the top 150 places to live
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Both Lexington and Louisville made the 2023 U.S. News list of the Top 150 “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” Lexington is ranked No. 34, with Louisville ranked No. 75. Lexington scored an overall rating of 6.5 out of 10, based on the city’s quality of life and job […]
Make this Kentucky Derby the best one yet: Here’s your guide to Derby Week in Louisville
By Emma Collins, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s biggest event – the Kentucky Derby – comes just once a year on the first Saturday in May. But why limit the fun to just one day? There’s enough happening around the city that you can easily turn the event into a weeklong affair. Are you ready to make […]
On the road: Louisville Orchestra to travel state for “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour”
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Louisville Orchestra announced will embark upon a two-year musical journey across Kentucky beginning in May, playing for audiences throughout the Commonwealth as part of “In Harmony – The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra.” These concerts will include full orchestra performances as well as bring orchestra musicians for intimate, […]
Yo-Yo Ma to join Louisville Orchestra for five-day immersive residency
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma will enter into a five-day immersive residency with the Louisville Orchestra in April, including two performances within the iconic caverns of Mammoth Cave. Yo-Yo Ma will join Louisville Orchestra music director Teddy Abrams and the full orchestra for a performance including Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1 […]
Year in photos: Best Kentucky images from 2022
By Kaitlin Keane and Steven Richard, Building Kentucky From the flood relief efforts and responses in eastern Kentucky to marking the first project milestone at BlueOval SK, communities across Kentucky showed compassion, cooperation and connection above all in 2022. Peer through the moments that made C2 Strategic’s list of top photos from this year. Kentucky […]
What’s the best city for coffee lovers in Kentucky? Mandoe picks Louisville
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky There’s nothing like a hot cup of coffee – or an ice-cold latte – to kickstart your morning. And according to Mandoe, a digital signage company, Louisville is one of the best cities in the country for coffee. Louisville ranked No. 1 in the United States for best-value coffee, with […]
More than $20M granted to economic development projects in eastern Kentucky
By Office of Governor Andy Beshear During the annual SOAR Summit, Governor Andy Beshear and U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $24.4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program funds would be allocated for economic development projects in nine eastern Kentucky counties. When completed, the projects in Clay, Elliott, Floyd, Knox, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, […]
Hungry for more: Kentucky’s food and beverage industry continues to thrive
By the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development After a record year in 2021 that saw Kentucky set all-time highs in investment and job growth, it is no surprise that many of the commonwealth’s major industries continue to thrive and build on its unprecedented momentum. One of the key industries seeing consistent growth and success is […]
Rare bourbon raffles benefit Louisville’s Coalition for the Homeless
By Alaina Scott, Building Kentucky The Whisky Chicks and Bourbon Brotherhood are thrilled to announce two rare bourbon raffles benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless: a full six-bottle Pappy Van Winkle flight, and the six bottle W.L. Weller collection. One lucky winner will be the owner of all six bottles of the coveted Pappy Van Winkle Collection: […]
JD Shelburne to headline and Kroger to sponsor the Jeffersontown Chamber’s annual Gaslight Festival
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky The Jeffersontown Chamber‘s 53rd annual Gaslight Festival will return this year with one of the most exciting event schedules yet. This year, the Chamber announces Kroger as its title sponsor and Kentucky native and country music rising star, JD Shelburne, as the lead to Saturday night’s entertainment. “I am so […]
No, Katy Perry is not moving to Kentucky, but here are 7 celebrities who have called the Bluegrass State their home
By Gian Prabhudas, Building Kentucky Katy Perry made news earlier this month when she said she was living in Kentucky while her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, finishes his upcoming film, Red Right Hand. “I’m like, living in Kentucky, and I have for almost a month now, and that’s quite an amazing experience because it reminds you […]
Your guide to a FOMO-free Derby week experience
By Gian Prabhudas, Building Kentucky FOMO stands for “fear of missing out.” This is your guide to Derby week events in Kentucky so you don’t have to miss a thing. Every year, around 1.5 million horse racing fans, celebrities and Kentuckians visit Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. The first jewel of the Triple Crown and […]
Water Grows KY campaign kicks off at the James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference
By Hayley Robb, Building Kentucky Louisville Water Company kicked off its “Water Grows KY” campaign with a presentation at the Third Annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference, highlighting water’s vital and often unexpected role in Kentucky’s top industry sectors – agriculture, distilling and brewing, education, health care and manufacturing. In collaboration with the Kentucky […]