
Gregory Partain
October 11, 2026
“Gregory Partain is a gifted pianist, and every item is intelligently and sympathetically played” (BBC Music Magazine); “Some of the best Scarlatti I’ve ever heard…Dare I say it? These approach the same level as Horowitz’s legendary recordings” (American Record Guide). During his four decades on the concert stage, Partain has performed as recitalist and concerto soloist throughout the United States, as well as in Germany, Poland, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Russia, and Greece. His wide- ranging repertoire spans the 17 th through 21 st centuries.
Free tickets will be available soon!

Ars Gratia Populi
November 22, 2026
Hailed by choral titan Michael McGlynn (founder of Anúna) as “a dynamic and brilliant group of singers with a strong sonic vision”, Ars Gratia Populi (Latin for “art for the people’s sake”) is a vocal ensemble founded in 2023 by All-Ireland champion singer Kevin Elam to present acappella music, from folk to sacred, at a world-class level. They strive to present concerts in a friendly, accessible way, rooted in their belief that “this music belongs as much to our audiences as it does to us.”
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Darius Wallace as Fredrick Douglass
February 7, 2027
Frederick Douglass! The Lion of Freedom is a One Man Show on the life of the great Abolitionist Frederick Douglass, written and performed by Darius Wallace. This show is a journey through Frederick’s life growing up as a slave on the plantation, until the moment he becomes free. Frederick Douglass’ freedom began with learning how to read. He was fascinated with the power of the written and spoken word. Family audiences will witness Darius Wallace transform into several different characters of influence on Douglass’s life through song, speeches, monologue and poetry.
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Lilli Lewis
May 23, 2027
Athens, Georgia native turned New Orleans FolkRockDiva, Lilli Lewis is an award-winning performing artist who displays “storytelling with transformative empathy and classically trained poise.” Jewly Hight, NPR.org. Lewis has been Lauded by NPR, Rolling Stone, and Offbeat Magazine, and her most recent release All Is Forgiven, is out now on Righteous Babe Records. With her soul/gospel sound she brings a message of social justice and “radical decency” “A powerhouse performer adding her unique voice and talent to the national discussion of the state of social justice in America.”
– The Kennedy Center
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2026-2027 Rising Artists
Rio Kawashima- Violin
11th Grade – Lafayette High School
Brevard Summer Institute
Hadley Roach- Musical Theater
11th grade- Lafayette High School
Artsbridge
Praneeth Korrapolu- Violin
11th Grade- Dunbar High School
Ascent Chamber Festival
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“LexArts has provided funding support for the Harstad Fine Arts Series 2025/2026 season through its Fund for the Arts.”
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The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, provides operating support to the Harstad Fine Arts Series with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.



