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No. 85: Sherry Jackson Thompson, Wylie Caudill, Kyle...

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2026/09/29

In this podcast my guests Sherry Jackson Thompson, Director; Wylie Caudill, Steve; and Kyle Wade, numerous roles - all female - discuss the upcoming production of Jeffrey by Act Out Theatre, exploring its themes of love, humor, and the impact of the AIDS crisis. They share insights into the mission of Act Out Theatre, the character dynamics within the play, and the challenges of rehearsing without a dedicated space. The discussion highlights the relevance of the play in today's context, empha...

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21:54

No. 84: Michael Satterly and Marco Logsdon - LuigART...

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2026/09/15

Step inside one of Lexington’s most creative spaces, what does it take to transform a crumbling historic building into a vibrant arts hub? This episode of ArtThrob features Marco Logsdon and Michael Satterley, artists and co-owners of Louis Gard Studios & Event Space. Host Kate Savage leads an engaging conversation about the arduous restoration of a former hemp factory and jazz club, how the duo reimagined the space inch by inch, and how it now offers essential studios and event ve...

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26:37

No. 83: Livia Theodoli-Wing - Widow of Carleton Wing

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2026/08/18

Livia Theodoli-Wing joins Kate to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Carleton Wing, a self-taught collage and assemblage artist known for his vibrant imagination and wit. They explored how Carleton's unique vision, his playful use of found objects, and his philosophy that "nothing is new" shaped a creative journey that continues to inspire. From founding Wingspan Gallery to influencing a community of artists, his work is now honored in a major retrospective at Lexington’s Loudon House. Don’t ...

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23:02

No. 82: Laverne Zabielski - Author of "Disbelief"

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2026/08/04

Laverne Zabielski, Lexington poet, writer, and fiber artist, joins host Kate Savage to discuss her deeply personal new chapbook, "Disbelief," which traces a 20th-century life marked by both joy and tragedy, including the loss of her son and her daughter’s battles with addiction. She reflects on the transformative power of journal writing, the act of crafting experience into art, and the courage it takes to share untold family stories across generations. Laverne also shares how her evolution f...

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26:45

No. 81: Drew Barr - Casa Valentina with ActOut...

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2026/07/07

Drew Barr, acclaimed director of new, modern, and classical plays known for his work on Broadway and internationally with productions such as War Horse, joins Kate Savage to discuss his latest project: directing Harvey Fierstein’s Casa Valentina for the Act Out Theatre Group in Lexington. Kate Savage delves into Drew Barr’s background, prolific career, and previous challenging productions like Angels in America, before turning to the story and context of Casa Valentina—a play about a group of...

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26:47

No. 80: Stacey Chinn-Hart - ReCreation : A...

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2026/06/23

Artist Stacey Chinn-Hart discusses her conceptual art exhibition 'Recreation,' exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, and transformation through personal and powerful works. Host Kate Savage delves into Stacey's creative process, the significance of her pieces, and the emotional journey behind her art. Stacey R. Chinn (Chinn-Hart) is a Lexington, Kentucky-based visual artist, designer, educator, and entrepreneur whose interdisciplinary practice spans sculpture, ceramics, fiber, paintin...

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25:09

No. 79: Pam McDaniel, JoEllen Wilhoite, Buffy Lawson...

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2026/06/09

JoEllen Wilhoite, Director of Corporate and Annual Giving at the Nest, along with artist and illustrator Pam McDaniel and singer-songwriter Buffy Lawson, discuss their heartwarming collaboration on the children’s book "The Nest We Built," launching June 16 at Arts Place. Jo Ellen talks about the Nest’s holistic mission to prevent abuse and neglect, and how the idea for the book was inspired by nature and community at Duncan Park, paralleling the cooperative spirit found both in wildlife and t...

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26:27

No. 78: Vanessa Becker Weig & Rylie Sudduth -...

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2026/05/26

Vanessa Becker Weig, co-founder and Executive Artistic Director of Voices Amplified, and Rylie Sudduth, rising senior at the University of Evansville and Associate Producer, discuss the ambitious first Voices Heard Women’s Theatre Festival in Lexington, themed “Reclamation.” Vanessa explains the festival's origins, its mission to reclaim and amplify women’s stories, and provides an in-depth look at events including the comedic musical Disenchanted, the multicultural TikTok Short Play Festival...

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24:40

No. 77: TOM WILLIS, Creator and Director and YAN...

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2026/05/12

When Tom Willis first encountered the Icarus myth, it felt like a warning to him: don’t fly too close to the sun. But then he thought - what if instead, it’s a call to leap into the unknown? That’s the heart of his new ballet, Icarus in Heat, where the fraught relationship between a father and son is explored, and how those big leaps can be necessary for growth. Podcast host Kate Savage explores these themes with both Tom and Yan Martinez, the choreographer, as well as the creative process be...

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24:59

No. 76: WILLIE DAVIS - Writer, HONEYSUCKLE SEASON

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2026/04/28

In this engaging interview, Willie Davis discusses his innovative novel Honeysuckle Season, which uniquely recounts a single incident through 12 diverse perspectives. The conversation with host Kate Savage, explores the book's creative format, influences, and the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of events. The different voices in the book reflect the subjective nature of truth, and how personal and regional identities influence storytelling. Willie Davis is the winner ...

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No. 75: ALLISON LANKFORD - CEO Gatton Park and...

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2026/04/14

Allison Lankford has overseen the Gatton Park project for more than a decade. In addition to raising the money necessary to build the park, with more than $55 million secured, Allison led the planning related to the design, programming, revenue model and governance structure for the future park. The team broke ground in August 2023 and opened to the public on August 23, 2025. In conversation with host Kate Savage she explores the development and future plans of Gatton Park, a unique ind...

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28:39

No. 74; Kevin Lane Dearinger - At The Lexington...

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2026/03/17

Kevin Lane Dearinger, retired Broadway actor, singer, English teacher, and prolific author, joins Kate Savage to share the fascinating story behind his new book, At the Lexington Opera House: A Scrapbook, 1887–2026. In a lively and engaging conversation, Kevin delves into the rich history of Lexington’s beloved opera house, from its 19th-century glory days—when everyone from world-famous performers and vaudeville acts to live animals graced its stage—to brushes with neglect, disrepair, and ev...

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No. 73: Gregory Turay - Executive Director,...

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2026/03/03

Gregory Turay, internationally recognized operatic tenor, educator, and civic arts leader, joins host Kate Savage to discuss his visionary project, ElevateART—a proposed civic and community arts center aimed at transforming Lexington’s arts landscape. Gregory shares how his experiences performing globally, teaching at the University of Kentucky, and engaging with local nonprofits underscored the city’s decades-long need for accessible rehearsal, performance, and gallery spaces. He explains th...

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24:59

No. 72: Dan Stone - Artist. With Claudia Michler...

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2026/02/17

Ave Lawyer, founding member of the theater group On the Verge, and artist/horticulturalist Claudia Michler join host Kate Savage to reflect on the life and art of Dan Stone, a prolific yet private Lexington artist and poet whose works are now on public view following his passing. Longtime friends and supporters, Ave and Claudia share stories of their decades-long friendship with Dan, his philosophy of art as a personal vision rather than commodity, and the process behind curating “Life Work,”...

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No. 71: Zak Foster - Artist, Southern White Amnesia

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2026/02/03

Zak Foster, a community-taught textile artist, joins host Kate Savage for an exploration of his exhibition "Southern White Amnesia" at the Morland Gallery, which delves into the family stories white Americans tell—and forget—about their historical roles in slavery. Zak describes how discovering records of his ancestors’ involvement in slavery became a catalyst for both his research and creative practice. He reflects on the process of confronting family denial, building kinship, and using quil...

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No. 70: Daniel Pfalzgraf - Owner, Wheelhouse Art

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2026/01/20

Daniel Pfalzgraf, longtime preparator, curator and now gallery owner, sits down with Kate to discuss the seamless transition of Lexington’s beloved New Editions Gallery into its next chapter as Wheelhouse Art. Daniel recounts his two-decade journey through museum and gallery worlds, how mentorship and timing made gallery ownership possible, and the remarkable parallels between his Louisville and Lexington stories. Kate and Daniel touch on the significance of keeping commercial, for-profit gal...

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29:20

No. 69: Lori Meadows - Board Chair, Kentuckians for...

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2026/01/08

Lori Meadows, Board Chair of Kentuckians for the Arts and former Executive Director of the Kentucky Arts Council, joins host Kate Savage to discuss the essential role of arts advocacy across Kentucky. Lori sheds light on the dramatic decline in state arts funding—from $4.5 million in 2001 to just $1.8 million today—ranking Kentucky 45th in the nation and second lowest in the South for per capita arts allocation. Together, Lori and Kate explore the challenges of uniting the state’s diverse cre...

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24:52

No 68: Jim Clark - Henry Clay Memorial Foundation,...

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2025/12/09

Jim Clark, Executive Director of the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation, joins Kate Savage for a wide-ranging conversation about Ashland, the historic Lexington estate once home to Henry Clay. They discuss Ashland’s architectural evolution, the intentional landscape design echoing European traditions, and the site’s ongoing role as a gathering place for arts, culture, and community. The conversation also delves into Ashland’s layered history—including its legacy of slavery—and current efforts to ...

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29:43

No 67: Keelan O'Sullivan on Casey Joiner’s...

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2025/11/25

Keelan O’Sullivan, writer, curator, and executive director of Institute 193, joins host Kate Savage to discuss Casey Joiner’s exhibition "Housekeeping," a dreamlike photographic meditation on family, grief, and the architecture of memory. Keelan explains how Casey’s images—rooted in the experience of losing her father and inheriting the family home—balance personal specificity with universal resonance, offering moments of beauty within the landscape of loss. The conversation pivots to the sto...

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No. 66: Jeremy Kisling - LEXINGTON CHILDREN'S...

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2025/11/11

In my conversation with Jeremy Kisling we talk about the importance of creating a sense of belonging for young people at the Lexington Children's Theatre. Jeremy emphasizes the universal need for all individuals to find spaces where they can be authentic and free from societal expectations. The discussion also explores the role of theatre in personal development, community engagement and the future vision for the theatre's impact on youth. We also talk about the evolution of...

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