Taylor Swift was back at Rupp Arena again for another sell out concert, this time for her Speak Now World Tour. Saturday Night’s Concert kicked off with David Nail. Amongst his short playlist was the award nominated song “Turning Home”. He doesn’t have that rough-and-tough country sound; it’s soulful, more sophisticated. He was a great opening act and really easy to look at! Read the rest of this entry »

The Avett Brothers brought their unique form of folk rock to the heart of the bluegrass, and played an amazing show at Rupp Arena last night. It’s not often that folk rock acts play venues this large, and not only is it a treat for everyone, but it also is a testament to the success and skill of the brothers and their band. Read the rest of this entry »

The Lexington Opera House may be 125 years old, but on stage it’s youth eternal as Broadway Live opens its 35th season with Peter Pan. Read the rest of this entry »

Two words for parents considering taking their youngsters to Barney’s Birthday Bash: floor seats! Your toddler or young child will want to dance along to every song, and you the adult companion will have a very satisfactory experience letting your little one dance to her hearts content! Read the rest of this entry »

What defines a good concert; packed seats, party-like atmosphere, catchy songs to sing along to, free shirts and alcohol? Well, if any combination of those criteria are what make a concert good, then Rupp Arena might have had one of their best concerts…. well, ever. Read the rest of this entry »

When Disney on Ice “Princess Wishes” opens on the mystical city of Agrabah, I feel like I have stepped into my daughter’s storybook. I know this story well, the one about how Aladdin helps Princess Jasmine escape certain mischief at the marketplace, and soon after, he discovers the ancient lamp, gives it a rub to read the words when… POOF! Read the rest of this entry »

The Jason Aldean Concert Friday night was definitely a party! It was “My Kinda Party” for the sold-out crowd of 18,000! Friday’s concert was the largest night of Jason’s tour! Go Lexington! Read the rest of this entry »

A figure stands high up on the rigging, looming over stage and audience. The man slips a noose over his neck and jumps as Avenged Sevenfold launches into their opening song, Nightmare. The stunt man sways and kicks, before succumbing to his fate –hanging through two songs before the 7,000 in attendance. The audience below him never went still throughout the headliner’s energized 80 minute set. Read the rest of this entry »

One thing Rascal Flatts never do—leave you wondering who in the world their opening act is. Some concerts you walk into no-namers trying to get their big break, but time and time again Rascal Flatts brings artists on tour with them that are just as enjoyable and you’re able to sing right along. This is smart, Chris Young and Luke Bryan had a helping hand getting the crowds energy level up for the entire hour and a half that their opening acts played. By the time Rascal Flatts came on it was about 9:20 or so. They sure keep the anticipation high! Read the rest of this entry »

The very popular Reds Caravan will visit Lexington on Sunday January 30th at The Shops at Lexington Center from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. The event is free to the public and fans will have the opportunity to interact with current and former players, broadcasters and members of the Reds front office staff.
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