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SUMMARY:Soldier's Play
DESCRIPTION:A Soldier’s Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South\, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville‘s novella Billy Budd\, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have toward one another and the ways in which many black Americans have absorbed white racist attitudes. \nThe drama won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, among other accolades. It was the basis for a 1984 feature film adaptation\, A Soldier’s Story\, for which Fuller wrote the screenplay. \nPlot synopsis\nThe story takes place at the United States Army’s Fort Neal\, Louisiana\, in 1944 during the time when the military was racially segregated. In the opening scene\, the audience witnesses the murder of black Sergeant Vernon Waters by an unseen shooter. Just before his death\, Waters utters the enigmatic cry\, “They still hate you!” \nCaptain Richard Davenport\, a rare black Army officer\, has been sent to investigate the killing. Initially\, the primary suspects are local Ku Klux Klansmen. Later\, bigoted white soldiers fall under suspicion. Ultimately\, Davenport discovers the killer was one of the black soldiers under Waters’ command. Waters’ men hated him because Waters himself treated Southern black men in utter disdain and contempt. \nAs Davenport interviews witnesses and suspects\, we see flashbacks showing what Sergeant Waters was like and how he treated his men. The light-skinned Waters was highly intelligent and extremely ambitious and loathed black men who conformed to old-fashioned racist stereotypes. Waters dreamed of sending his own children to an elite college where they would associate with white students rather than with other blacks. In Waters’ mind\, Uncle Toms and “lazy\, shiftless Negroes” reflected poorly on him and made it harder for other African-Americans to succeed. For that reason\, Waters persecuted black soldiers like Private C.J. Memphis\, whose broad grin and jive talk made Waters’ blood boil. Waters’ cruelty and vindictiveness drove Memphis to suicide\, which alienated the rest of Waters’ men and turned them hopelessly against him. \nShortly before he was murdered\, Waters came to realize how futile and foolish his lifelong attempts to behave like a white man had been. His dying words\, “They still hate you\,” reflected his belated understanding that white hatred and disdain of black men like himself had nothing to do with stereotypical black behavior and that whites would probably always hate him\, no matter how hard he tried to emulate “white” ways.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/soldiers-play-4/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soldier's Play
DESCRIPTION:A Soldier’s Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South\, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville‘s novella Billy Budd\, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have toward one another\, and the ways in which many black Americans have absorbed white racist attitudes. \nThe drama won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, among other accolades. It was the basis for a 1984 feature film adaptation\, A Soldier’s Story\, for which Fuller wrote the screenplay. \nPlot synopsis\nThe story takes place at the United States Army’s Fort Neal\, Louisiana\, in 1944 during the time when the military was racially segregated. In the opening scene\, the audience witnesses the murder of black Sergeant Vernon Waters by an unseen shooter. Just before his death\, Waters utters the enigmatic cry\, “They still hate you!” \nCaptain Richard Davenport\, a rare black Army officer\, has been sent to investigate the killing. Initially\, the primary suspects are local Ku Klux Klansmen. Later\, bigoted white soldiers fall under suspicion. Ultimately\, Davenport discovers the killer was one of the black soldiers under Waters’ command. Waters’ men hated him because Waters himself treated Southern black men in utter disdain and contempt. \nAs Davenport interviews witnesses and suspects\, we see flashbacks showing what Sergeant Waters was like and how he treated his men. The light-skinned Waters was highly intelligent and extremely ambitious and loathed black men who conformed to old-fashioned racist stereotypes. Waters dreamed of sending his own children to an elite college where they would associate with white students rather than with other blacks. In Waters’ mind\, Uncle Toms and “lazy\, shiftless Negroes” reflected poorly on him and made it harder for other African-Americans to succeed. For that reason\, Waters persecuted black soldiers like Private C.J. Memphis\, whose broad grin and jive talk made Waters’ blood boil. Waters’ cruelty and vindictiveness drove Memphis to suicide\, which alienated the rest of Waters’ men and turned them hopelessly against him. \nShortly before he was murdered\, Waters came to realize how futile and foolish his lifelong attempts to behave like a white man had been. His dying words\, “They still hate you\,” reflected his belated understanding that white hatred and disdain of black men like himself had nothing to do with stereotypical black behavior and that whites would probably always hate him\, no matter how hard he tried to emulate “white” ways.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/soldiers-play-3/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soldier's Play
DESCRIPTION:A Soldier’s Play is a play by American playwright Charles Fuller. Set on a US Army installation in the segregation-era South\, the play is a loose adaptation of Herman Melville‘s novella Billy Budd\, and follows the murder investigation of the Sergeant in an all-black unit. The play uses a murder mystery to explore the complicated feelings of anger and resentment that some African Americans have toward one another\, and the ways in which many black Americans have absorbed white racist attitudes. \nThe drama won the 1982 Pulitzer Prize for Drama\, among other accolades. It was the basis for a 1984 feature film adaptation\, A Soldier’s Story\, for which Fuller wrote the screenplay. \nPlot synopsis[edit]\nThe story takes place at the United States Army’s Fort Neal\, Louisiana\, in 1944 during the time when the military was racially segregated. In the opening scene\, the audience witnesses the murder of black Sergeant Vernon Waters by an unseen shooter. Just before his death\, Waters utters the enigmatic cry\, “They still hate you!” \nCaptain Richard Davenport\, a rare black Army officer\, has been sent to investigate the killing. Initially\, the primary suspects are local Ku Klux Klansmen. Later\, bigoted white soldiers fall under suspicion. Ultimately\, Davenport discovers the killer was one of the black soldiers under Waters’ command. Waters’ men hated him because Waters himself treated Southern black men in utter disdain and contempt. \nAs Davenport interviews witnesses and suspects\, we see flashbacks showing what Sergeant Waters was like and how he treated his men. The light-skinned Waters was highly intelligent and extremely ambitious and loathed black men who conformed to old-fashioned racist stereotypes. Waters dreamed of sending his own children to an elite college where they would associate with white students rather than with other blacks. In Waters’ mind\, Uncle Toms and “lazy\, shiftless Negroes” reflected poorly on him and made it harder for other African-Americans to succeed. For that reason\, Waters persecuted black soldiers like Private C.J. Memphis\, whose broad grin and jive talk made Waters’ blood boil. Waters’ cruelty and vindictiveness drove Memphis to suicide\, which alienated the rest of Waters’ men and turned them hopelessly against him. \nShortly before he was murdered\, Waters came to realize how futile and foolish his lifelong attempts to behave like a white man had been. His dying words\, “They still hate you\,” reflected his belated understanding that white hatred and disdain of black men like himself had nothing to do with stereotypical black behavior and that whites would probably always hate him\, no matter how hard he tried to emulate “white” ways.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/soldiers-play-2/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lexingtons Black History Month Gospel Explosion
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an electrifying celebration of Black history at the Lyric! Join us as we kick off the festivities with a soul-stirring Gospel Explosion featuring the incredible talents of Elder Mario Webb\, Pastor Ann Freeman\, Melvin Banks\, Eric D Smith\, Monique Shanks\, Patricia Mathison\, and Seneca Robertson. This extraordinary event is not only a recognition but a dynamic showcase of the remarkable contributions made by black individuals throughout history. Best of all\, admission is completely free! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable and uplifting experience.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/lexingtons-black-history-month-gospel-competition/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T180650Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
DESCRIPTION:  \n🎉 Anticipate a vibrant festivity at the Lyric Theatre! 🎉 \n🌟 Come along on January 15th for a grand celebration in honor of MLK Jr. It’s a day to pay homage to history and to craft our future! 🌟 \n📚 Prepare for an educational feast where your input is valued! And here’s some great news: No charge for entry and the meals are on us! 🍔🥳 \nThis event is a hub for YOUR thoughts! We’re enhancing your contributions to face the year 2024’s challenges collectively! \n✨ Commemorate MLK Jr.’s heritage by not only reflecting on yesteryears but also by marching ahead TOGETHER toward innovations for our future! ✨ \nCircle your calendars\, assemble your team\, and let’s create a landmark event at the Lyric Theatre! Seize the moment to voice out\, effect change\, and celebrate Black history in a manner that propels transformation!
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/martin-luther-king-jr-celebration/
LOCATION:KY
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lyric Theatre":MAILTO:cora@lexingtonlyric.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T210000
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SUMMARY:Black Santa Experience
DESCRIPTION:Bring free gifts for the kids
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/black-santa-experience/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231217T210000
DTSTAMP:20231118T025031Z
CREATED:20231118T025031Z
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SUMMARY:A Better Trip with Shane Mauss
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/a-better-trip-with-shane-mauss/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T203000
DTSTAMP:20231118T024503Z
CREATED:20231118T024232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T024503Z
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SUMMARY:Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour: Riders in the Sky
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URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/woodsongs-old-time-radio-hour-riders-in-the-sky/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T190000
DTSTAMP:20231118T022058Z
CREATED:20231118T021910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T022058Z
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SUMMARY:Moveable Feast: Divas Christmas Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:  \nAn EXTRAVAGANZA is coming back to Lexington this holiday season! Moveable feast\, in partnership with The Imperial Court of Kentucky\, will present “12 Divas of Christmas Extravagaza” – drag show fundraiser! So tell your friends\, grab your tickets\, and get ready to enjoy a holiday drag show with special guest – Vice Major Dan Wu and David Adkins! Event will include a cash bar\, silent auction\, and complimentary hors d’ouevres\, and Santa Claus! \nLyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center\nMulti-Purpose Room\n300 East Third Street\nLexington\, KY 40508\n\n
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/moveable-feast-divas-christmas-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T203000
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CREATED:20231118T023826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T024007Z
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SUMMARY:Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour: Sugarcane Jane & Mindy Murray
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/woodsongs-old-time-radio-hour-sugarcane-jane-mindy-murray/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231203T200000
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CREATED:20231118T023214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T023634Z
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SUMMARY:Earth\, Wind\, & Fire Tribute Concert: Encore Performance
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/earth-wind-fire-tribute-concert-encore-performance/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T203000
DTSTAMP:20231118T023031Z
CREATED:20231118T022923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T023031Z
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SUMMARY:Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour: Bee Taylor & Goldpine
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/woodsongs-old-time-radio-hour-bee-taylor-goldpine/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T203000
DTSTAMP:20231118T022755Z
CREATED:20231118T022444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T022755Z
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SUMMARY:Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour: Lilli Lewis & William Methany
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/woodsongs-old-time-radio-hour-lilli-lewis-william-methany/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T203000
DTSTAMP:20230925T035254Z
CREATED:20230925T034939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T035254Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Line-Dancing with Glo-Life
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Line-Dancing with Glo-Life\n\nStop by the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center every Tuesday night form 7:30pm-8:30pm for a thrilling Line-Dancing class. Old-School Soul meets New-School Energy with Glo-Life Services. This is FREE and OPEN to the Public. Stop by any Tuesday for a fun night out!
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/tuesday-line-dancing-with-glo-life/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T170000
DTSTAMP:20230925T034543Z
CREATED:20230925T034432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T034543Z
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SUMMARY:The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
DESCRIPTION:The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers (Museum)\n\nFrom September 7th to October 5th\, immerse yourself in the captivating world of racing’s Black pioneers with this enlightening museum exhibit. As a special highlight on September 20th\, we are honored to host a book signing event featuring the author of “The Jockey & Her Horse\,” a book that has garnered national acclaim\, including a feature on Good Morning America. To make this event even more memorable\, the first 100 attendees under the age of 18 will receive a complimentary copy of the book.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/the-heart-of-the-turf-racings-black-pioneers/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230928T170000
DTSTAMP:20230925T034605Z
CREATED:20230925T034558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T034605Z
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SUMMARY:We… Meaning Black Men
DESCRIPTION:We… Meaning Black Men (Gallery)\n\nRunning from September 5th to November 4th\, this remarkable multimedia art exhibition is the result of a collaborative effort by a group of exceptionally talented artists. Through mediums such as wood carvings\, assemblages\, glassworks\, photography\, mixed media\, and sculpture\, these artists skillfully capture the essence of our cultural expression. “We… Meaning Black Men” resounds with the full spectrum of cultural strength\, intellect\, and beauty\, extending an open invitation for all to engage and reflect.
URL:https://historiclyrictheatre.com/event/we-meaning-black-men/
LOCATION:Lyric Theatre and Culture Center\, 300 East 3rd Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 40508\, United States
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