The Kentucky Center's Fall 2015 Arts Season to Feature David Sedaris & More

The Kentucky Center is offering a wide variety of entertainment this fall, as it enters its 32nd arts season. Fall performances will feature author/humorist David Sedaris, singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens and international renowned dance company Parsons Dance, as well as many others, including orchestras, acrobats and even dancing vegetables. View the current season lineup at www.kentuckycenter.org/kcpresents. New shows will be added throughout the year, and the spring shows will be officially announced in December 2015.

To keep patrons informed, The Kentucky Center will be mailing updates every other month. Patrons can also create a Kentucky Center eClub profile to receive email updates. To create a profile, please visit www.kentuckycenter.org/login. In addition, The Kentucky Center recently launched a new, responsive website, which provides a better online experience for site visitors across multiple devices. Patrons can visit the new website at www.kentuckycenter.org.

Frequent attendees are encouraged to become Kentucky Center Members. Members save on every ticket purchased through the member hotlines, and enjoy benefits like priority seating and waived handling fees. For more information about Kentucky Center Membership and to view a complete list of member benefits, please visit www.kentuckycenter.org/content/downloads/MembershipBenefits.pdf.

Here are some of the highlights of the Kentucky Center Presents fall performance lineup.

Yum! Family Series Program

The Golden Dragon Acrobats

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Brown Theatre

Tickets start at $15

The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time-honored tradition that began more than 25 centuries ago. They are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as the premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company of today.

The Speed Concert Series and The Kentucky Center Present

Ben Sollee and Mother Falcon - The Fall Migration

Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Brown Theatre

Tickets are $25.

Ben Sollee is a Kentucky-born cellist, singer-songwriter and composer. Ben is known for his innovative playing style, genre-blending songwriting, electrifying performances, political activism and wide appeal. Mother Falcon is an indie symphonic rock band from Austin, Texas, known for their wide-ranging instrumentation and collaborative songwriting.

The Kentucky Center Presents

Parsons Dance

Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 at 8 p.m.

Brown Theatre

Tickets start at $25

Parsons Dance, an internationally renowned contemporary dance company based in New York City, presents uplifting, family-friendly contemporary dance to audiences around the world. Parsons Dance maintains a repertory of works by David Parsons, as well as commissions by emerging choreographers and collaborations with some of the greatest artists of our time, including Steely Dan, Dave Matthews, Milton Nascimento, Annie Leibovitz and Donna Karan.

89.3 WFPL Presents

An Evening with David Sedaris

Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Whitney Hall

Tickets start at $45

David Sedaris's humor combines stories from his peculiar childhood in North Carolina, his bizarre career paths, and his move with his lover to France. His wickedly witty observations of the ordinarily bizarre are always sure to deliver insights and laughs. David Sedaris' show at Whitney Hall offers a unique opportunity to see the best-selling author and humorist in an intimate setting. Sedaris will offer selections of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and post-show book signing.

Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble

Straight No Chaser - The New Old Fashioned Tour

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Whitney Hall

Tickets start at $27.50

Brilliant, fresh and totally compelling, Straight No Chaser is reinventing the idea of a cappella in the modern pop landscape. This performance will feature the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense, and with a sense of humor.

91.9 WFPK Presents

Sufjan Stevens with special guest Gallant

Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Whitney Hall

Tickets start at $30

Sufjan Stevens is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer known for a wild range of albums, from the lush pop music of The Age of Adz to the experimental noise of Enjoy Your Rabbit. One dollar of each ticket sold will benefit a charity through the organization Plus One.

The Kentucky Center Presents

VeggieTales Live! - Little Kids Do Big Things

Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Whitney Hall

Tickets start at $15

VeggieTales Live! Little Kids Do Big Things is a must-see, fun filled celebration for families and VeggieTales fans of all ages. Join the VeggieTales crew in a musical review that celebrates how, with help and faith, even little kids can do big things too!

The Kentucky Center Presents

The Tenors - Under One Sky Tour

Thursday, Dec. 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Brown Theatre

Tickets start at $35

Critically acclaimed for their musical diversity, The Tenors will perform their new recording, Under One Sky. In addition to their original compositions, fans will enjoy moving musical reinventions of classics including "Lean On Me," "You Are So Beautiful," and "Agnus Dei."