LOUISVILLE — If anyone going to see the Pixies and Weezer Friday night in Louisville didn't know what to expect from the iconic musicians, they left with a smile and an energy that would leave them bouncing in their Vans for hours after it ended.

Focusing on dynamic, relevant storytelling in an intimate setting, The Drama Studio brings classic stories to life in original ways.

CLARKSVILLE —“You just don’t understand!” is a common statement teenagers say to their parents — and vice versa. “Freaky Friday” — the musical by Disney — gives one rebellious teenage girl and her stressed-out mom the chance to understand what the other is going through when they accidentall…

A year-long series of events at the Carnegie Center for Art and History will use the arts to reinterpret the longstanding Underground Railroad exhibit.

NEW ALBANY — The Carnegie Center for Art and History presents The Art of Elmer Lucille Allen, Sandra Charles, and Barbara Tyson Mosley, an exhibition of work by three prominent local artists. The exhibition opens Friday, Feb. 22, with a special curator’s talk with the artists at 5:30 p.m. fo…

NEW ALBANY — TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana is is currently reserving tickets for "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

NEW ALBANY — The Carnegie Center for Art and History will host Ivan Kreilkamp for "Pets, Persons, Portraits," a lecture held in conjunction with the closing day of the exhibition "Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend Has Four Legs and a Tail." The event will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, …

LOUISVILLE — Prepare to “cheer” the sixth anniversary of the first local beer festival to take off at historic Bowman Field Airport.

NEW ALBANY — The Floyd County Library will continue the free lunchtime concert series with a new lineup of performances for winter/spring 2019.

'Tis the season for twinklin' and Louisville has a number of events and places to see lights. Pack up the family/friends/pups and prepare to get festive with Do502's guide to lights in Louisville.

JEFFERSONVILLE — This weekend, a local museum is offering an opportunity to learn about Jeffersonville's steamboat history and to celebrate the holiday season.

NEW ALBANY — Not many places conjure up postcard-like images than the Culbertson Mansion at Christmas.

The Carnegie Center for Art and History presents “Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend Has Four Legs and a Tail,” a group exhibition featuring work by prominent local and national artists who explore the unique connection between humankind and domesticated animals.

A slew of holiday-related events will kick-off next week in Southern Indiana. Find all the details below.

NEW ALBANY — A collaborative effort spearheaded by ArtSeed and TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana seeks to use fiber as a connective medium and draw visitors to New Albany.

ELIZABETH — Six local singers will soon compete to see who can raise the most money for a local nonprofit.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Halloween festivities are about to be in full swing in Southern Indiana.

The estate of internationally-acclaimed painter Victor L. Troutman will be loaning more than 50 of his works to the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, main library, 211 E. Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, from Oct. 13 through Nov.10, with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 6 t…

LOUISVILLE — Historic Bowman Field is an aviation, architectural and civic treasure.

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NEW ALBANY — The Carnegie Center for Art and History will present its annual Public Art Project event #IamPublicArt on Saturday, Oct. 6, on Bank Street between Spring and Market streets in downtown New Albany.

NEW ALBANY — The Carnegie Center for Art and History presents “Donnett & Turner,” which opens Friday, Oct. 5, with a special curator’s talk with the artists at 5:30 p.m. for Carnegie Center members, and a reception open to the public from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition continues through Dec. 1.

Prolific local artist Penny Sisto’s new exhibit “Love Who You Love” opens Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in New Albany with an artist talk and musical performance by the TheatreWorks cast of “A Man of No Importance.”

LOUISVILLE — The Food Literacy Project is hosting its ninth annual Field-to-Fork Dinner on Thursday, Aug. 23, at The Regency in Louisville. Its goal for the event is to increase the organization’s capacity to give young people and families positive experiences with fresh, healthful foods, ra…

NEW ALBANY — A number of up-and-coming artists will be showcased in ArtSeed’s “The Path Taken” exhibit opening Friday and running through Aug. 31.

HARRISON COUNTY — Didn’t get your entry in for the Tour de France this year? It’s OK. You can still sign up for Saturday’s Le Tour de Pork bike event.

UNDERWOOD — This weekend, a Southern Indiana festival will allow attendees to enjoy sweet corn and family activities while supporting individuals with special needs.

The Ogle Center on the campus of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany has announced its 2018-19 season of arts and entertainment events.

NEW ALBANY — Art on the Parish Green brings its blend of art, music, food, history and spirituality to downtown New Albany this weekend on the grounds of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

CLARKSVILLE — Derby Dinner’s 2018-19 season, its 44th, will feature eight exciting productions, six of which have never been seen on the Derby Dinner stage.

NEW ALBANY — The 13th annual Keg Liquors Fest of Ale is set for Saturday, June 2, at the New Albany Riverfront Amphitheater, offering sips of over 250 craft and import ales, beer, meads, sours and wine all while raising money for the WHAS Crusade for Children.

Southern Indiana pop/rock band The Stars Revolt is set to release its debut, self-titled EP. Due out Friday, May 18, “The Stars Revolt” is available for pre-order through iTunes and Amazon.com and will be available at all major online retailers.

The Beatles may have posited that “All You Need is Love,” but the Jeffersonville Arts Alliance wants to know what you think you need.

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Coming off of its highly successful first season, TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana is turning its attention to its education arm, TheatreWorksEDU, with the production of two musicals using local students.

JEFFERSONVILLE — While “Heathers: The Musical” is staged in 1989, its exploration of weighty issues such as teen suicide, bullying and violence are all too relatable to today’s high-schoolers.

Ooooh .... ahhhh ... Thunder Over Louisville is Saturday, and plenty of parties will celebrate the booms and bright lights. Below is a list of some events in Southern Indiana and Louisville.

LOUISVILLE — If you’re a Hunter S. Thompson fan then the Louisville Free Public Library’s Main Branch is the place to be on Saturday, April 14. Thousands of fans will gather to celebrate the life, work, and legacy of the Gonzo author, journalist and Louisville native. This year’s GonzoFest L…

JEFFERSONVILLE — Producers of the WAVE 3 News Abbey Road on the River festival are working with local educator and acclaimed musician Jecorey “1200” Arthur to present a special show to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Hey Jude,” one of The Beatles most iconic songs.

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Hippety-hop to a slew of Easter Egg hunts around Southern Indiana over the next several days.

An art show at a winery? Yes, please.

NEW ALBANY — In its business plan the braintrust behind TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana hoped to fill half the seats for each of its shows in its inaugural season.

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JEFFERSONVILLE — The 13th annual Chili and Brew Bonanza looks to raise funds for Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc., while serving up spicy grub and cooling brews.

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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but maybe you’re a little tired of candy hearts, flowers, and pink everything. Maybe a little Frankenstein is more your style.

The Carnegie Center, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany, will sponsor a free opening reception of the next exhibit, “The Sixties – Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out!” featuring the atypical quilts of Penny Sisto, a longtime New Albany resident and artist.