Open Studio catches 'Derby Fever' with Haiku Handicapper Joe Nevills

Tedrin Blair Lindsay prepares for another 'Grand Night' in Lexington

A Lexington musical tradition is opening one week from tonight. Produced by University of Kentucky Opera Theater, It's a Grand Night for Singing is Kentucky's longest running Broadway review. And it's running from next Friday June 12th through Sunday June 21st at the Singletary Center for the Arts on UK's campus. Tom Musgrave talks with Dr. Tedrin Blair-Lindsay, a member of the UK Opera Theater faculty and associate music director for Grand Night.

Open Studio: Gary Anderson reflects on 35 years of leading Lexington Chamber Chorale

Dr. Gary Anderson, is wrapping up 35 years as the founding conductor and musical director for the Lexington Chamber Chorale. He talks about his long musical journey and previews what's scheduled to be his final concert as leader of the choral group on Sunday June 7 at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.

Brittany J. Green talks about her role as Composer in Residence with the Lexington Philharmonic

Brittany J. Green closed out her season as composer in residence with the Lexington Philharmonic. Prior to the world premiere of a new work “Black Dandelions” featuring the poems of Crystal Wilkinson, she talked with Tom Musgrave about her experiences and future career goals.

Open Studio: UK Choral Director Jefferson Johnson talks about his 30 plus year career and what's next

The University of Kentucky School of Music closed its academic year in grand fashion with a Celebration Weekend at Singletary Center for the Arts. It also marked the final concert for longtime choral activities director Jefferson Johnson who will retire this June. He talks about arriving at UK in 1995 and the maturation of the choral program over that span. Johnson says he plans to continue as artistic director and conductor of the Lexington Singers.

Open Studio: Lexington Children's Theatre has big expansion plans

For more than 87 years, Lexington Children’s Theatre has been a safe, inspiring home for young people and families. To continue serving the Commonwealth, their historic home of 25 years on Short Street needs critical updates. This week on Open Studio Tom Musgrave talks with LCT Development Director Ashlee Collins to talk about their long history and new 'Building Dreams' capital campaign in honor of Alexandra Simpson.