2018-2019
Flamenco Louisville
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesFlamenco: The Art of Spanish Dance The musicians and dancers of Flamenco Louisville, the oldest flamenco organization in the area, are Spanish-trained to bring you the most authentic flamenco in the puro tradition. Inclusive and community-oriented, Flamenco Louisville is dedicated to the life of their art form, and to having the arts as part of our […]
Rev. Derek Terry
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesTrue to our God, True to our Native Land Rev. Terry, an activist, writer, renowned lecturer, and pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Cincinnati explores how Christianity has been used to support white supremacy. He also addresses how Christianity can serve to liberate oppressed populations and encourages his audience to learn from […]
Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesStanding on Faith Following in the footsteps of Clifton Chenier, “King of Zydeco,” Texas-born Ledet was heavily influenced by southwest Louisiana’s Creole and Cajun culture and music. Staying true to the roots of Zydeco, he has incorporated many other influences, such as blues, funk, reggae, R&B, gospel, and pop to create his unique style.
Rachel Brown
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesWords to Action: How Communication is Catalyzed for Violence and for Peace Brown, Executive Director of Project Zero, will discuss the role of communication in inter-group conflict, exploring how a lack of clear communication can lead to divisions, and even violence. Brown will suggest actions we can take to use communication as a powerful tool […]
Looking for Lilith Theatre Company
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesDefining Infinity This feminist ensemble theatre company is dedicated to lifting up unheard and “underheard” stories. Defining Infinity, an original play, explores individuals’ stories about the spectrums of both gender and sexual orientation. Enlightening, thoughtful, and powerful, the play shares experiences of queer folks from all along both of these spectrums.
Dervish
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesClassical Irish Music Steeped in the music of northwest Ireland, Dervish is renowned for dazzling live performances with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. The band includes Shane Mitchell (accordion), Liam Kelly (flute, whistle), Brian McDonagh (mandola, mandolin), Michael Holmes (bouzouki), Cathy Jordan (vocals, bodhran) and Tom Morrow (fiddle).
Dr. Melissa Zook
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesFrom Good Girl to Street Doc: Mistakes, Misguided Adventures and Light Bulb Moments Family physician Dr. Zook practices cradle-to-grave medicine in London, KY and provides care for persons living with HIV, hepatitis and substance use disorders. Her path to becoming a 21st century country doctor wasn’t exactly what she imagined when she graduated from a […]
Gladys Washington
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesFrom Segregation to Social Justice: One Black Woman's Lifelong Quest for Equity Washington’s childhood was divided between the Virgin Islands and the segregated South, where her grandmother taught her to advocate unapologetically for herself and her community. Washington, Deputy Director of the Babcock Foundation, has carried lessons learned into a lifelong passion for fighting for […]
Vance Blacksmith
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesThe History & Culture of the Lakota Blacksmith, who teaches at the Oglala Lakota College on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, is an expert in the history, culture, philosophy, and spirituality of the Lakota people. He will discuss core concepts of the origin and the afterlife according to Lakota philosophy; Lakota Star Knowledge; the […]
Red Molly
Phelps Stokes 212 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, United StatesOne for All and All for One Known for beautiful harmonies, infectious songwriting, and captivating stage presence, Red Molly weaves together the threads of American music—from folk roots to bluegrass, from heartbreaking ballads to barn-burning honky-tonk—as effortlessly as they blend their lovely voices into their signature three-part harmonies.