The only way to make the atmosphere more church-like at Actors Theatre's "The Christians" would have been to replace the plush seats with pews.
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Louisville KY Rick Redding
At Actors, “Christians” Questions Churches’ Use of Fear
Rusty’s Top Five on Rednecks, Gays, Governors, Plays and Big Blue
I hope you get a chance to listen to this week’s Rusty Satellite podcast featuring JCPS board member Debbie Wesslund and Louisville Sports Commission chief Karl Schmitt. You’ll find out why we had so many snow days, among other topics, and learn a little about how the city’s top sports attraction arm is...
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It’s the Money that Separates “Partners” in Humana Festival Play
Never before in America, or Kentucky, has there been more talk about acceptance of and prohibitions against all things gay. And when I read the previews for "Partners", a new Humana Festival play, I figured it might be all about that topic.
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Raving on Rusty #36: Shoni Schimmel, Dawn Yankeelov and an Update on Karen Faulkner
The Rusty Satellite Show is mostly a labor of love for me. I am grateful that Passport Health Plan sponsors the show, but my motivation is really tied to the fact that the show gives me an opportunity to meet and talk with some really cool local people
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Rick’s Top Five, and a Love Song on Rusty Satellite
Valentine's Day was a big success around here, despite those end-of-world predictions by weather-foolers and the panic of school officials across the region, who either cancelled or dismissed classes early for yet another "storm that wasn't".
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Jackie’s a Write-In, and the Weekend Blogger’s Top Five
In addition to the Rusty Satellite Show, I'm hoping to have the discipline to be a weekend blogger, sort of the like the old Fred Wiche Weekend Gardener, with my weekly Top Five stories.
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Ashley Miller and Chuck Kaplan Stop at the Satellite
I tackle my Top Five news stories — the battle over gaming in Kentucky that illustrates why we can’t have nice things; a quick take on the Metro Council elections now that the candidate deadline has passed; Governor Beshear’s “mind-boggling” trip to see the President’s State of the Union address; the death of a...
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It’s a Merry Bunch of Pirates in Actors Theatre’s “Penzance”
At first, it seemed I'd gone to a play and a Laua party had broken out. It's clear from the moment you step into the cozy Bingham Theatre that this Actors production is all about having a good time, as members of the Chicago-based troupe The Hypocrites wander along singing and tossing beach balls....
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Bring on Bobby Baby
Everyone's got an opinion on Bobby Petrino, but no one can argue the man's ability to coach football. And that's why he's being re-introduced to the community to carry on the University of Louisville's football tradition.
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New Bourbonism and Other Topics as a City Waits, and Waits
While we're waiting for Charlie Strong to make up his mind, the city braces for a weather event and I found out what's on the Mayor's mind. Plus Bill Nye in Kentucky, a win for the little guy and smokers get a little more negative news.
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