Harstad Fine Arts Series 2023/2024 Season
Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Tates Creek Road, Lexington, KY 40502
Gravel Yard: A Taste of Arkansas Bluegrass
May 12 at 3:00pm
Gravel Yard brings an eclectic style to the bluegrass world with lively originals and a twist on the old stuff. Bring your mom. Your grandma. Your mailman. We’re gonna have a good time.
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Past Concerts of 2023 – 2024 Harstad Arts Season
Season Opener: Rising Artists
September 7 at 7:00pm
Our 2023 scholarship winners will be joined by Emerson Farrar (violin), the up and coming FreshF Barbershop Quartet, and the CKYO String Quartet. You’ll be inspired by these young talents from our community! Reserve your free ticket here!
The King of Instruments and the Instrument of Kings
October 8 at 3:30pm
Chuck Seipp, Trumpet -The United States Army Band Pershing’s Own, SGM retired- and Randall Sheets, Organ/Piano -Arlington National Cemetery Ceremonial Organist (retired), Washington, D.C.- will present an entertaining program with music by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Gershwin, Mussorgsky, and Freddie Mercury. Six trumpets bring flare and fun to the Carnival of Venice. You will be captivated by the power demonstrated in Widor’s Toccata for solo organ. With several engaging video presentations, an out-of-this-world silent movie, and special tributes to Responders & Veterans, this will be an enjoyable concert for all ages.
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Bi-Okoto presents Rhythms of Our Land
November 10 at 4:00pm
Bi-Okoto Drum and Dance Theatre takes its audience on an interactive journey from the USA to West Africa using authentic costumes and instruments to share the richness of their culture. This show is primarily for children age 4-12 and their families.
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Earth and Beyond: Mixed medium by Patsy Corns
October 1 – December 1 with reception October 15, 3pm – 6pm
Exhibit of oil and mixed medium works, including landscapes, Kentucky Champion Trees, and a series of full moon paintings.
Adventures in Harp Town
January 14 at 3:00pm
Kentucky-born and New York City-based, Erin Hill, the world-renowned harpist and singer, will be joined by her drummer and steel guitarist to bring us an eclectic performance of Celtic music and pop music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Erin has performed solo concerts at Carnegie Hall and at the Royal Albert Hall. Her many recordings include the Celtic album Four Leaf Clover, which hit #1 on the Billboard World chart.
“Erin’s a multi-talented musician and an engaging, high-energy and charismatic performer…A rich vibrant instrument and a true soprano voice blended in an exquisite harmony…Enchanting, fun and soothing all at the same time.” Carolyn Balducci, Program Director/Montauk Library, Montauk, NY
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Molly Carr, viola, and Anna Petrova, piano, present HERS
on March 10 at 3:00pm
Comprised entirely of works by female composers, “HERS” vibrantly celebrates the vision, strength, and resilience of women throughout history. Described as “enlightened” (BBC), “explosive” (Virginia Gazette) and “irresistibly elegant” (Diario de Leon), Carr and Petrova are internationally recognized for their fiery musical expression, refined artistry, and relentless dedication to social initiatives. Molly is a member of the acclaimed Julliard Quartet.
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Family of Things: An exhibit by Kentucky artist Lori Lipscomb
March 8 – May 17 with reception March 17, 3pm – 6 pm
Lori Lipscomb’s exhibit features chalk pastels, oil paints and watercolors.
“LexArts has provided funding support for the Harstad Fine Arts Series 2023/2024 season through its Fund for the Arts.”
For more information, visit www.lexarts.org
