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Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers

Tickets are $25-$45.
DATE: Nov. 20, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

Megadeth

DATE: Nov. 20
LOCATION: Madison Theatre, Covington
INFO: (859) 491-2444

Northern Kentucky University Guitar Ensemble

DATES: Nov. 20, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Ogle Center Global Village Series: Moosebutter

DATE: Nov. 21
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

Xavier Beteta Piano Recital

Guatemalan pianist and NKU faculty member Xavier Beteta will present an evening of classical music, performing famous works by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin.
DATES: Nov. 21, 7 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

The Lexington Singers: A Bluegrass Tapestry

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students. A world premiere multimedia event featuring the new photographs of renowned photographer James Archambeault and choral music reflecting the rich heritage of the Bluegrass.
DATES: Nov. 21, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Phish

DATES: Nov. 21-22
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (800) 745-3000

Northern Kentucky University Faculty Brass Quintet

Trumpets include new assistant professor of trumpet Raquel Rodriquez and NKU director of bands Brant Karrick. Karen Schneider joins the quintet and the NKU faculty as the new instructor of horn, and Tim Olt, tuba, joins the quintet as he begins his second year as instructor of tuba. Longtime quintet and music faculty member David Dunevant continues on trombone.
DATES: Nov. 23, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Rob Zombie

DATE: Nov. 24
LOCATION: Broadbent Arena, Louisville
INFO: (502) 367-5001

Freakbass

DATE: Nov. 25
LOCATION: 20th Century Theatre, Oakley, OH
INFO: (513) 731-8000

Def Leppard with Cheap Trick and Man Raze

DATE: Nov. 25
LOCATION: Freedom Hall, Louisville
INFO: (800) 487-1212 (Ticketmaster)

David Allan Coe with Dallas Moore

DATE: Nov. 27
LOCATION: Annie’s, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 321-0220

The Spirit of Christmas

DATES: Dec. 1, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Vocal Jazz at the Wisp

Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students at the door. Features the Northern Kentucky University Vocal Jazz Ensembles.
DATES: Dec. 1, 7 pm ET
LOCATION: The Blue Wisp, 318 E 8th St., Cincinnati
INFO: (859) 572-6399

NKU Jazz Combos and the NKU R&B Combo

DATES: Dec. 1, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Handel’s Messiah Rocks

Tickets are $29-$49. The concert blends classical music with classic rock and features visual effects, an orchestra, rock band, and adult and children’s choirs.
DATE: Dec. 2, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

Orquestra de Guitar de Barcelona

DATES: Dec. 3, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Titan Symphony and Concerto Competition Winners

Free. John Nardolillo, conductor.
DATES: Dec. 3, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Madisonville Community College Singers and the Boston Brass

Tickets are $20 and $15.
DATE: Dec. 4, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, 2000 College Drive, Madisonville
INFO: (270) 821-2787

Shinedown and Papa Roach

DATE: Dec. 5
LOCATION: Bank of Kentucky Center, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 442-2652

Ogle Center Different Drummer Series: Cherryholme

DATE: Dec. 5
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

3 Redneck Tenors Holiday Spec-tac-yule-ar

DATE: Dec. 5, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson
INFO: (270) 831-9800

Louisville Chorus: A Family Christmas at St. Mary’s—Holiday Music from the Heart

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students.
DATES: Dec. 5, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 415 E. Eighth St. at Spring, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 968-6300

Northern Kentucky University Steel Drum Band

DATES: Dec. 7, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Northern Kentucky University Jazz Ensemble “Swinging into the Holiday Season”

DATES: Dec. 8, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

DATE: Dec. 9
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

DATE: Dec. 10
LOCATION: Rupp Arena, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4567

Northern Kentucky University Bands present “Pioneers”

The NKU Bands perform works by some of music histor’s true pioneers. Also includes the world premiere of “Pioneer” by NKU student Travis Richards. There will also be a special solo performance by an NKU faculty member.
DATES: Dec. 10, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Celebration of the Season: Northern Kentucky University Chorale, Chamber Choir, and Women’s Ensemble

Free admission. Donations accepted at the door.
DATES: Dec. 10, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Mount Washington Presbyterian Church, 6474 Beechmont Road, Mount Washington, Ohio
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics Series: Messiah

Guest conductor Jefferson Johnson, the Lexington Philharmonic, the Lexington Singers, and guest soloists perform “Messiah.”
DATE: Dec. 11, 8 pm ET (Inside the Score, a pre-concert program, is at 7:15 pm.)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Star Wars in Concert

DATE: Dec. 11
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

KEM with Special Guest Algebra

DATE: Dec. 11, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Brown Theatre on Broadway, Louisville
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Freezer Pop Fest

Admsssion is $6 each night or a two-night pass for $10. Features 13 bands over two nights. All money benefits the Salvation Army and Ronald McDonald House. Also, canned goods will be collected for Martha’s Vineyard and toys for the Toys For Tots program.
DATE: Dec. 11-12, 4 pm CT
LOCATION: 426 Broadway, Paducah
INFO: (270) 366-5674

John Berry’s Return to Bethlehem

DATES: Dec. 12, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Louisville Chorus: Christmas at the Cathedral—In the Presence of the Nativity

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students.
DATES: Dec. 12, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Cathedral of the Assumption, 443 S. Fifth St., Louisville
INFO: (502) 968-6300

Christmas in the Valley

A Renfro Valley musical production including the entire Renfro Valley Cast of Entertainers, every Friday and Saturday at 7 pm ET and matinee shows on selected Saturdays at 3 pm.
DATES: through Dec. 12
LOCATION: Renfro Valley New Barn
INFO: (800) 765-7464

Holiday Choral Concert

DATE: Dec. 13, 3 pm ET
LOCATION: St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, Louisville
INFO: Ticketmaster

Lexington Philharmonic Family Series: Candy Cane Concert

The holiday tradition continues as guest conductor Ryan Shirar and the Diana Evans Dancers return to share the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic. This USO-themed concert includes dancing and holiday music.
DATE: Dec. 13, 3 pm ET (Pre-concert activities begin at 2 pm.)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Northern Kentucky University Youth Strings Holiday Concert

Tickets are $5 for general admission, $3 for seniors and children under 12. The 2 pm concert features the Northern Kentucky Suzuki Violin Program, Beginning Strings, Prep Strings, and Concert Strings. The 4 pm concert features the Northern Kentucky Youth Orchestra and Youth Sinfonia.
DATES: Dec. 13, 2 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Louisville Chorus: Christmas at Immaculate Conception—In the Presence of the Nativity

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students.
DATES: Dec. 13, 4 pm ET
LOCATION: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 502 N. Fifth St., LaGrange
INFO: (502) 968-6300

Christmas with David Phelps

DATES: Dec. 14, 7 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Northern Kentucky University Philharmonic Orchestra

NKU’s new director of orchestras, Frank Restesan, leads the NKU Philharmonic in its fall concert featuring works by Haydn, Mussorgsky, Wagner, and Strauss.
DATES: Dec. 14, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights
INFO: (859) 572-6399

Christmas with David Phelps

DATE: Dec. 14, 7 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2009

DATE: Dec. 17
LOCATION: Rupp Arena, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4567

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2009

DATE: Dec. 18
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (513) 562-4949

The Singing Kernels

DATES: Dec. 19, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Boyz II Men

Tickets are $40, $35, and $30.
DATE: Dec. 19, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas

DATE: Dec. 29-Jan. 3
LOCATION: Kentucky Center Whitney Hall, Louisville
INFO: (502) 584-7777

Lexington Philharmonic with Five by Design

DATES: Jan. 16, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Ogle Center Global Village Series: Nick Pitera

DATE: Jan. 20
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

Brad Paisley

DATE: Jan. 21
LOCATION: Rupp Arena, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4567

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics Series: Esther Heideman

Metropolitan Opera star Esther Heideman sings the beautiful and nostalgic song cycle “Knoxville: Summer of 1915.”
DATE: Jan. 22, 8 pm ET (Inside the Score, a pre-concert program, is at 7:15 pm.)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Owl City

DATE: Jan. 27
LOCATION: 20th Century Theatre, Oakley, Ohio
INFO: (513) 731-8000

Orion Weiss, Piano

DATES: Jan. 24, 3 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Weisiger Theatre, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Groovaloo

Tickets are $25-$45.
DATE: Jan. 28, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

The Entire Crabb Family Experience with Special Guests the Perry Sisters

DATES: Jan. 30, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Paramount Arts Center, Ashland
INFO: (606) 324-3175

Joe Lovano

Tickets are $35, $30, and $25. A post bop, jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer, Lovano is one of the world’s premiere tenor saxophone players. Sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Center.
DATE: Jan. 30, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Ashland Trio

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: Jan. 30, 10 and 11 am ET
LOCATION: Beaumont YMCA, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

DATES: Jan. 30, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra

Tickets are $35, $30, and $25. The renowned orchestra is dedicated to the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and performs weekly for millions of Russians throughout its radio broadcast. Alexander Sinchuk, first prize winner of the 2009 Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition, will be joining the orchestra.
DATE: Feb. 5, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

The Opera Show

DATES: Feb. 5, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quartet

DATES: Feb. 9, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Weisiger Theatre, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics Series: Arnaud Sussman

Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Arnaud Sussman will perform Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in g minor, Op. 26.
DATE: Feb. 12, 8 pm ET (Inside the Score, a pre-concert program, is at 7:15 pm.)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Louisville Chorus: Musique Romantique

The 16th annual fund-raising Valentine dinner show features dancing and a silent auction. Reservations are $100 each. Purchase a table of eight and receive program and stage recognition.
DATES: Feb. 12, 6 pm cash bar, 6:45 pm dinner, 8 pm Show of Beloved Love Songs
LOCATION: The Jefferson Club, 2900 PNC Plaza/500 W. Jefferson St., Louisville
INFO: (502) 968-6300

Ogle Center Different Drummer Series: 5 Browns

DATE: Feb. 13
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

The King’s Singers

DATE: Feb. 13, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson
INFO: (270) 831-9800

The Lexington Singers: Lonely Hearts and Lovers

DATES: Feb. 13, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

The Zydeco Experience

Tickets are $19-$29. Features Terrance Simien.
DATE: Feb. 15, 7 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

Ogle Center Global Village Series: KJ Denhart

DATE: Feb. 20
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

Sarah Chang, Violin, with the UK Symphony Orchestra

DATE: Feb. 20, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Sarah Chang and Rite of Spring

John Nardolillo, conductor. Tickets are $25-$32.
DATES: Feb. 20, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Chamber Orchestra of the Kremlin

DATES: Feb. 22, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Weisiger Theatre, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile

Tickets are $19-$49.
DATE: Feb. 27, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

Louisville Orchestra Nightlights: Weddings

DATES: Feb. 27, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics Series: Anne-Marie McDermott

Anne-Marie McDermott performs Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major.
DATE: March 5, 8 pm ET (Inside the Score, a pre-concert program, is at 7:15 pm.)
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Chris Botti

DATE: March 5, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Brown Theatre on Broadway, Louisville
INFO: (800) 775-7777

Swan Lake by Moscow Festival Ballet

Tickets are $35, $30, and $25. Founded as a company that would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies, this group offers a full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s classic designed especially for the Singletary Center.
DATE: March 6, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

ABBA the Music

Tickets are $29-$49. Features Waterloo, an ABBA tribute band.
DATE: March 11, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and UK Opera Theatre: Die Fledermaus Johhann Strauss II

With UK Choirs and John Nardillio, conductor.
DATES: March 11-13, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Lexington Opera Theatre, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

John Mayer with Special Guest Michael Franti and Spearhead

DATE: March 13
LOCATION: Freedom Hall, Louisville
INFO: (502) 367-5000

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Drum Circle

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: March 13, 10 and 11 am ET
LOCATION: Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Ogle Center Different Drummer Series: Vishten

DATE: March 13
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.
INFO: (502) 361-3100 (Ticketmaster)

Orchestra Kentucky Presents “Beatle Madness”

DATE: March 13, 7:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Henderson Fine Arts Center, Henderson
INFO: (270) 831-9800

Louisville Orchestra Nightlights: Wabbits

DATES: March 20, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Ogle Center, Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, Ind.

Taylor Swift

DATES: March 28
LOCATION: U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati
INFO: (800) 745-3000

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields

DATES: April 11, 3 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Louisville Chorus: Dvorak: Mass in D

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students.S
DATES: April 11, 4 pm ET
LOCATION: St. Brigid Catholic Church, 1520 Hepburn Ave. at Baxter, Louisville
INFO: (502) 968-6300

The Temptations and the Four Tops

DATES: April 16, 8 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Suzanne Vega

Tickets are $39.
DATE: April 17, 7 pm and 9:30 pm CT
LOCATION: Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah
INFO: (270) 450-4444

The Romero and Julia Kören

DATES: April 18, 3 pm ET
LOCATION: Norton Center for the Arts Newlin Hall, Danville
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Berlioz Requiem Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert

With UK Choirs and John Nardillio, conductor.
DATES: April 23, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Singletary Center for the Arts, Lexington
INFO: (859) 257-4929

Lexington Philharmonic PB&J Series: Woodwind Quintet

Eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and play with instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo. Tickets are $4 in advance, $5 at the door.
DATE: April 24, 10 and 11 am ET
LOCATION: McConnell Springs, Lexington
INFO: (859) 233-4226

Louisville Chorus: Hope for the Children—Charity Benefit Show for the Crusade for Children

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students. Features prizes for the children. The chorus will be joined by the Beargrass Christian Church Choir.
DATES: May 22, 3 pm ET
LOCATION: Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road at Browns Lane, Louisville
INFO: (502) 968-6300

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

DATES: May 29-30
LOCATION: Shaker Village of Pleasant Hall
INFO: (859) 236-4692 or (877) 448-7469

Louisville Chorus: Fanfare for the 4th—Musical Visions of America

Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for senior adults, and $6 for students. A multimedia choral cinema presentation of the founding, expansion, preeminence, and refinement of America.
DATES: July 2, 7:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road at Browns Lane, Louisville
INFO: (502) 968-6300

See our Arts Links page for links to Kentucky arts organizations, performing companies, and venues.