The Royal Treatment
Kentucky Derby Festival Princesses reign over the celebrations of spring
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50 to 1
A long-shot movie tribute to a longer-shot horse more »
Mar 28, 2014 by Stephen M. Vest in Arts & Entertainment (7 Comments)
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Life on the Backside
Against the backdrop of the historic Twin Spires, more than 500 people live, work and create a community more »
Mar 25, 2013 by Jayne Moore Waldrop in People
Sharp Dressed Man
Mark Twain once argued, “The clothes make the man.” Crittenden Rawlings is the man who makes the clothes... more »
Jul 27, 2012 in People
The Original Hollywood Hunk
Victor Mature was the biggest male star of Hollywood's Golden Age to hail from Kentucky. more »
Jan 28, 2014 by Roger Fristoe in People (1 Comments)
On Location
There's no business like show business, and show business is great for the Bluegrass State. Here's a list of movies filmed in Kentucky. more »
Jan 28, 2014 by K. Melissa Burton in Arts & Entertainment (3 Comments)
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Growing Hope, One Hero at a Time
Veterans transition to civilian life and cultivate a sense of purpose by farming more »
Oct 21, 2013 by Kristy Robinson Horine in People
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A Long Tradition
Contemporary craftsmen uphold the artistry and history of Kentucky’s namesake rifle more »
Feb 20, 2013 by Sean Patrick Hill in | CULTURE |
Freedom Fight
Kentuckians crusade against human trafficking and slavery in the Commonwealth more »
Jul 22, 2013 by Ron Soodalter in | CULTURE |
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Candy Men
Three confectioners mix it with love and make Kentucky - and the world - taste good. more »
Jan 21, 2014 by Kim Butterweck in People
Jesse Stuart: A Man of the Country, a Man of the World
Forever connected to the classrooms of Greenup County, beloved Kentucky author Jesse Stuart also taught students and audiences in the far corners of the world. more »
Jan 18, 2013 by Robbie Clark in People (5 Comments)
Kentuckians on the Titanic
A presidential military aide and an ophthalmologist were among the unlucky on the RMS Titanic more »
Sep 20, 2013 by Stephen M. Vest in History
Hell Along the Border
The bloody saga of mass murderer and Confederate guerilla Champ Ferguson more »
Oct 10, 2012 by Ron Soodalter in People
The Sailor’s Log
We shouldn’t forget that we’re surrounded by those who have risked their lives—lost their limbs—for the freedoms we often take for granted. more »
Nov 8, 2013 by Stephen M. Vest in Extra Vested Interest
At Fifteen
In celebration of Kentucky Monthly's 15th Anniversary, we glance at a few other Kentucky icons and where they stood at 15. more »
Aug 19, 2013 by Stephen M. Vest in | CULTURE |
Tim Collins, UK Opera Theatre
2013-14 Performing Arts Guide
A guide to performing arts companies and venues across the Commonwealth. more »
Aug 16, 2013 in Arts & Entertainment
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Stories in a Click
The Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky preserves the stories of our Commonwealth and its people. more »
Aug 19, 2013 by Kristy Robinson Horine in History
Cheryl Amstutz
Strike Up the Bands
Musicians find their rhythm and create the sweet harmony of community more »
Jun 26, 2013 by Kristy Robinson Horine in Music
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Speed of Life
Owensboro artist Aaron Kizer is on a crusade to wring significance from life's trials and triumphs. more »
May 20, 2013 by Kim Butterweck in People (1 Comments)
“If Moonshine Don’t Kill Me …”
Kentucky White Lightning in Song, Story and Fact more »
Jul 27, 2012 in | CULTURE |
Our States. Our Sounds. Part Three: Music for the Multitudes
The final installment of our three-part series celebrating Kentucky's musical heritage. more »
Mar 25, 2013 by Ron Soodalter in Music
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King of the Hill
With a coaching win rate of 83 percent, you'd better believe Western Kentucky University coach Ray Harper knows what he's doing. more »
Feb 20, 2013 by Gary P. West in People
Old-time Originality: The 23 String Band
The Kentucky band’s sound can be a little hard to pin down because it’s roots music, old-time music, a touch of bluegrass and a whole lot of original. more »
Feb 20, 2013 by Laura Younkin in Music
Keep on Shinin'
Owensboro educators, advocates and students carry the torch of bluegrass music’s legacy more »
May 20, 2013 by Libby I. Johnson in Music
