Kentucky Theatre: anything but ordinary
The Kentucky Theatre is for Lexingtonians seeking the out of the ordinary, whether it's independent cinema, foreign films, cult classics, thoughtful first-run mainstream releases, live music or a big screen for the University of Kentucky's latest game.
The Kentucky Theatre opened in 1922 as a lavish movie house with marble floors, intricately painted murals, plush carpeting and exquisite décor. The historic theater was the first to introduce "talkies" — sound pictures — to Lexington in 1927. At one time, the theater even had miniature golf in the lobby! The theater was damaged by fire in 1987, but re-opened in 1992, restored with lovely painted ceilings, plush carpeting and gilt trim.
These days discriminating movie buffs can catch the best in independent film at the Kentucky Theatre. You can check listings and showtimes online.
Every Monday evening during the summer, the nationally syndicated Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour tapes before a live audience at the Kentucky Theatre. The radio program of folk, bluegrass, alternative and other eclectic music is syndicated to more than 400 radio stations. At times, the theater plays host to other live concerts. You can check showtimes online.
And what self-respecting art-house theater doesn't feature a midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Be sure to check the Calendar for the next showing of that cult classic at the Kentucky Theatre.
- by Ivonne Rovira, Lexington Reporter for HelloMetro
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Ivonne RoviraA graduate of the prestigious Columbia University School of Journalism in New York City, Ivonne Rovira worked as a reporter for the Miami News, The Miami Herald and The Associated Press. She has written articles for The National Catholic Reporter and The Courier-Journal. For more than 15 years, Ivonne wrote and edited articles aimed at middle-school children.
