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Category: The Arts
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Anne Hall: “The Diamond Button and a Little Rooster”
Anne Hall has told stories at different schools and community events. Most recently, however, Anne has told stories primarily to her students at Shearer Elementary School, where she has been the librarian for the last 21 years. She prefers to tell folk tales for general audiences. Anne was one of our local storytellers at the…
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Jeff’s Playlist: Live at Keystone
I bought this album in Clarksville, TN back in ’74 or ’75, and it is probably my favorite album of all time. As with everything else, I have replaced the vinyl with audio CDs but still listen to it frequently. The album was eventually replaced with an expanded two-CD version, and later a third CD…
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Reel Classics: Them!
Today Reel Classics takes a look back at one of the classic science fiction movies of the 1950s — Them! Released in 1954, just a few years after the explosion of the first atomic bomb, it was one of the first films to depict the “unintended effects” of nuclear radiation on the environment. The film…
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The Long, Cold Winter: Where Are We?
Today we introduce a new contributor to WinCity Voices, Todd Garringer. Todd is a writer of both poetry and prose; we will be featuring more of his work in the near future. His introductory piece is this stark, chilling story of grit and determination in a desolate setting. We will be publishing the story in…
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Mason Rhodus: Hope
Mason Rhodus, a native of Central Kentucky, has called Winchester his home for 13 years. After relocating with his husband Jeffery Hale, the couple decided to make their dreams come true by opening a retail shop. At Mason on Main in downtown Winchester, He shares his love for antiques, art, and his colorful personality. Community…
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Jeff’s Playlist: further east / further west
A continuation from the same two shows as last week’s Playlist. The credits are a bit different because I couldn’t find them on Wikipedia, but they are essentially the same. I particularly like the two songs “Egg Radio” and “Lost Highway.”
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New art show featured at McEldowney Building
When Adam Kidd, co-owner of the McEldowney Building at 5 Cleveland Avenue and Project Administrator at DAM Holdings, began to seek making an impact in day-to-day Winchester, many ideas came to mind. “Our plan is and was and will be to have a free community art space for artists to utilize and get their work…
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Jim Trimble: “ON AIR with Claude”
Jim Trimble, an ordained priest, served Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Winchester for over five years. Before serving other churches in Kentucky and South Carolina, he worked at public radio stations as producer, host, and director. His belief in giving people space to share their stories breaks down barriers, unites hearts, and grows communities. Jim recently…
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Cabin in Harlan County, Kentucky
Last week my wife and I visited southeast Kentucky for a few days, spending time in both Harlan and Letcher Counties, where the mountain hollers are tight and the sound of a creek is ever-present. It was a return after a five years absence and it didn’t disappoint; we appreciate the area’s history, rugged beauty,…
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Jeff’s Playlist: East/West
Adra and I saw Bill Frisell perform in Louisville around the same time this was recorded. The show was good, and this live performance album released in 2005 is good too. Two weeks ago, Jeff’s Playlist featured Frisell in The Ginger Baker Trio. Frisell has played and recorded with a vast array of ensembles and…