<p>This episode explores the rich history and significance of the Brown Theater in Louisville, detailing its evolution from a premier theater to a movie house, its role in civil rights protests, and its modern-day significance as a community resource. The discussion also touches on ghost stories associated with the theater and the importance of the arts in society.</p><p>Special thanks to Christian Adelberg and William Richards with Kentucky Performing Arts for taking the time to speak with me.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.kentuckyperformingarts.org to check out upcoming shows at all three venues. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow KYHH on social media for episode-related content:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/kyhistoryhaunts/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/kyhistoryhaunts</p><p><br></p><p>Email kyhistoryhaunts@gmail.com for corrections &amp; suggestions</p><p><br></p><p>Some additional resources related to this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.filsonhistorical.org/archive/news_v6n4_theater.html">⁠https://www.filsonhistorical.org/archive/news_v6n4_theater.html⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232566705.pdf">⁠https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232566705.pdf⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://ket.org/program/living-the-story-the-rest-of-the-story/raoul-cunningham-892/">⁠https://ket.org/program/living-the-story-the-rest-of-the-story/raoul-cunningham-892/⁠</a><a href="https://youtu.be/Q9IZcywXtJg">⁠https://youtu.be/Q9IZcywXtJg⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p></p>

Kentucky History & Haunts

Jessie Bartholomew

156. History & Haunts of The Brown Theatre

OCT 12, 202548 MIN
Kentucky History & Haunts

156. History & Haunts of The Brown Theatre

OCT 12, 202548 MIN

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<p>This episode explores the rich history and significance of the Brown Theater in Louisville, detailing its evolution from a premier theater to a movie house, its role in civil rights protests, and its modern-day significance as a community resource. The discussion also touches on ghost stories associated with the theater and the importance of the arts in society.</p><p>Special thanks to Christian Adelberg and William Richards with Kentucky Performing Arts for taking the time to speak with me.</p><p><br></p><p>Visit www.kentuckyperformingarts.org to check out upcoming shows at all three venues. </p><p><br></p><p>Follow KYHH on social media for episode-related content:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/kyhistoryhaunts/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/kyhistoryhaunts</p><p><br></p><p>Email [email protected] for corrections &amp; suggestions</p><p><br></p><p>Some additional resources related to this episode: </p><p><a href="https://www.filsonhistorical.org/archive/news_v6n4_theater.html">⁠https://www.filsonhistorical.org/archive/news_v6n4_theater.html⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232566705.pdf">⁠https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/232566705.pdf⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://ket.org/program/living-the-story-the-rest-of-the-story/raoul-cunningham-892/">⁠https://ket.org/program/living-the-story-the-rest-of-the-story/raoul-cunningham-892/⁠</a><a href="https://youtu.be/Q9IZcywXtJg">⁠https://youtu.be/Q9IZcywXtJg⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p></p>