The annual gathering of innovators and thinkers called the Idea Festival begins tomorrow in Louisville. The festival brings together some of the top talent from science, technology, business, the arts and other disciplines. One of the many presenters will be Connie Duckworth, a former Goldman Sachs executive who started up a program in which women… Continue reading 2011 Idea Festival To Begin In Louisville
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Festival will Discuss Literary Louisville
The 2010 Idea Festival partners again with the Festival of the Written Word. This year’s panel includes Mary Lou Northern, Kiki Petrosino and Kathleen Driskell.
Idea Festival Lineup Almost Entirely Set
Once again, a lineup of artists, scientists and academics has been booked for the Idea Festival that will be held this fall in Louisville.
Artist Dodges Rain to Create 3-D Sidewalk Painting
Despite recent rains, a work of art has been in the making since Wednesday in front of the Kentucky Center on Louisville’s Main Street. And it’s scheduled for completion tomorrow. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. British sidewalk artist Julian Beever has been working under and tent and using sandbags to hold off the water while… Continue reading Artist Dodges Rain to Create 3-D Sidewalk Painting
Idea Festival Starts Wednesday
The founder of the Idea Festival says while ticket sales are down for this year’s event, interest in the speakers is not.
Founder Says Idea Festival Sets, Follows Social Trends
Final plans are being made for the annual Idea Festival to be held in Louisville this month. The three-day festival focuses on innovations and creativity in all fields.
Idea Festival Focuses On Kentucky
The founder of the Idea Festival, which begins Thursday in Louisville, says he wants to use the event to help improve Kentucky.
Beshear Says Wellness Is Essential To Success
Governor Steve Beshear says Kentuckians need to take better care of themselves.
Idea Festival Founder Has Big Aspirations
“We want this to be the place like Sundance,” says Idea Festival Founder Kris Kimmel.