End of an Era: Louisville’s National Quartet Convention 2013

PLATE 1. Southern Gospel group buses line the back parking lot of Louisville’s Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. End of an Era: Louisville’s National Quartet Convention 2013 by Joshua Heston LOUISVILLE, KY —The National Quartet Convention, known simply as “NQC,” is the iconic event of the year for Southern Gospel music. For the last 20…

Leofstan’s Last Voyage by Edwin Woolsey (with art by Kaitlynn Robinson)

Leofstan’s Last Voyage by Edwin Woolsey Mirroring his mood, the gorgeous blue sky faded to sullen gray as Leofstan trekked eastward toward Bristol.  What he failed to notice… the other seamen quickly saw.  The air filled the sail with a doleful omen from the sea, uncharacteristic of bright spring weather. The misty, murky gloom pursued…

Original artwork by Tenille Blair-Neff

Picture Perfect by Freeman with art by Tenille Blair-Neff

Editor’s note: Freeman’s work contains very authentic and difficult adult themes. Above, original artwork by Tennille Blair-Neff Picture Perfect by Freeman Our entire family stands together for the last time ever All thirteen of us smiling toward the lens from in front of A red and green hollyhock hedgerow, Holding egg cartons and Easter baskets,…