Broadway Too Far? Try Kentucky's Summer Theaters

Theater is Life. Film is Art. Television is Furniture.
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There's nothing like live theater. And nothing as thrilling as discovering a professional production of a classic or great new play right around the corner.

Kentucky Tourism has the details.

From Prestonsburg to Bardstown to Gilbertsville, Kentucky is home to an exciting variety of summer theaters. A few have been producing shows for more than a half-century and have achieved renown throughout the state and beyond its borders. Several newer additions to the Kentucky Summer Theater Trail are attracting attention and theater-lovers by presenting unique stages, settings and productions throughout the commonwealth.

From mid-June through August, these purveyors of dramatic entertainment provide a bit of Broadway in your backyard. Depending on your theatrical taste, you can take in a comedy, musical or drama. Theaters near or far can enliven a summer evening and provide memories for years to come. Among the venues are Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg, Kincaid Regional Theatre in Falmouth, Louisville’s Broadway at Iroquois, Pioneer Playhouse in Danville, Stephen Foster Productions in Bardstown, Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave, Pine Knob Theatre in Caneyville and Twilight Cabaret Theatre Productions in Gilbertsville.

Check the press release for details.

Cross-posted at BlueGrassRoots.

Save Gas and Money: Discover Kentucky's Great Outdoors

If you haven't yet discovered Kentucky's superb State Resort Parks, high gas prices and a new incentive program mean you no longer have any excuse.

June is officially Great Outdoors Month in Kentucky, the latest part of the Department of Tourism's "Discover Your Own Backyard" promotion.

Whether visiting some of our thousands of miles of shoreline, one of our 53 state parks or simply watching Kentucky’s abundant wildlife, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy about the Commonwealth’s outdoors.

This proclamation also allows for an increased focus on two key issues surrounding the outdoors in Kentucky: conservation and promoting a healthier state for all.

“In order to make sure our outdoor areas and natural habitats are preserved for our children and grandchildren, immediate action must be taken. Through initiatives such as the Governor’s Green Team led by Mrs. Beshear and conservation efforts from Paducah to Prestonsburg, we will be able to maintain the innate beauty of our rivers, hills and trails across the state,” said Governor Beshear.

“Kentucky has some of the most diverse and abundant outdoor lands in the United States,” said Lieutenant Governor Mongiardo. “By encouraging Kentuckians to explore these lands, stay active and find a recreational endeavor that they enjoy, we will be using our resources to help increase physical activity and subsequently decrease numerous health problems facing us today.”

Great Outdoors Month will be highlighted by many events across the state, including multiple group hikes, bicycle rides and events at state nature preserves.

To find out more, and register for daily prizes and the Grand Prize, go to My Kentucky Backyard.

Cross-posted at BlueGrassRoots.