Every New Year welcomes a rash of resolutions, with eating healthy and getting into shape topping many people’s lists. Weight loss and fitness has hit the mainstream with the success of television shows like “The Biggest Loser,” whose fans are familiar with trainer Jillian Michaels. Michaels has transformed her brand image into one of inspired fitness-maintenance, having appeared on countless magazine covers, fitness videos, and interviews leading the way toward a healthier, more fit America.

Louisville welcomes Michaels on the “Maximize Your Life Tour” to motivate Kentucky residents into continued aspirations toward improved health. The Brown Theater at the Kentucky Center opens its doors on April 10th at 8:00 p.m. for a one-night-only motivational seminar. [Read more…]

The ubiquitous comedian, fashion critic, host, and documentary subject Joan Rivers will be making a one-night appearance in Louisville. If you are a fan of her raucous, sometimes brash, always outrageous humor, you won’t want to miss this feisty 70-something in action.

Nothing less than the Brown Theater in Louisville will do for the megastar running under the tour’s  title “A Little Off Center.” The website warns patrons that the show is for “Mature” audience members. One wonders if the designation is a tongue-in-cheek reference to the age of some fans or the fact that Rivers can be counted on to not act the traditional role of her distinguished age. [Read more…]

The 2014 Youth Performing Arts School’s Dance Concert is being held February 21, 22, and 23 at the YPAS Main Stage Theatre. The performances will feature distinct dance performances, including classical ballet, jazz, and modern dance forms.

The show is choreographed by YPAS faculty and performed by YPAS students. The performance is appropriate for children in grade four and up.

The show will feature a number of pieces, including excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty, which was choreographed in 1890 by Marius Petipa. [Read more…]

The final performances of the opera Roméo et Juliette at the Brown Theatre will take place on February 14 and 16. The opera was adapted from Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliette by French composer Charles Gounod. Juliette is played by soprano Ava Pine. The role of Romeo is played by tenor Vale Rideout, and baritone Jesse Blumberg takes on the role of Mercutio.

The February 14 performance starts at 8:00 p.m., and the February 16 performance starts at 2 p.m. The show runs approximately two hours. Tickets for Roméo et Juliette start at $31. [Read more…]

So many of our New Year’s resolutions involve fitness and health, but it’s hard to get started without a clear plan of action. What better way to kick off 2014 right than to participate in a 5K race? Commitment Day is your opportunity in Louisville to do just that.

Commitment Day is a family-friendly New Year’s Day 5K Fun Run and Walk held by Lifetime Fitness in cities across the U.S. The event is intended to start “a national conversation about living a Healthy Way of Life.” The 3.1-mile course winds through gorgeous Iroquois Park. Parking is available at the park. [Read more…]