Keepers of the Dream: Beyond the Dream

Sun Jan 18 2026 at 03:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Kentucky Center | Louisville

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Keepers of the Dream: Beyond the Dream
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Kentucky Performing Arts ArtsReach presents
KEEPERS OF THE DREAM: BEYOND THE DREAM
Featuring Beyond The Dream — A Short Play Interwoven with Music, Dance, and Spoken Word
Written by Rheonna Thornton and Nipsey Green
Directed by LaShondra Hood
Sunday, January 18
The Kentucky Center
3:00-5:00PM - Community Festival in the Main Lobby
5:00-7:00PM - Beyond the Dream in Whitney Hall
Free event, no tickets required: https://bit.ly/KPAKeepersOfTheDream
Where spirit, struggle, and song ascend.
Join us for a powerful celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
Experience a vibrant community showcase in The Kentucky Center lobby featuring local vendors, visual art, and live performances — followed by an unforgettable evening in Whitney Hall.
Witness Beyond The Dream, a moving short play blending music, dance, spoken word, and theater.
Celebrate the presentation of the Freedom Award by Mayor Craig Greenberg, sponsored by Republic Bank, and KPA’s Living the Vision Award honorees — individuals who carry Dr. King’s dream forward through leadership, service, and the arts.

Special thanks to our sponsors:
• Norton Family Foundation
• Republic Bank Foundation
• Delta Dental of Kentucky
• Metro Louisville
• Metro Office of Arts & Creative Industries
• B96.5
• Magic 101.3

*Free parking will be available in The Kentucky Center Garage
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The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY 40202-2919, United States

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