Ira Glass & Jad Abumrad
Centre College Press Distinguished Lecture
It’s a public radio dream event when two of the most iconic national public radio hosts, Ira Glass (This American Life) and Jad Abumrad (Radiolab), come together to take you on a journey of insight, investigation and humanity in a way that only they can.
Join these public radio luminaries for a live onstage event – layered with cinematic video, audio clips, original music composition and their unique voices – as they take us on a journey through their careers in audio journalism and podcasting!
Centre College faculty, staff and students receive complimentary tickets. To reserve, please call the Box Office at 859-236-4692, email [email protected] or stop by in person during regular business hours.
Endowed by philanthropist Lucille Caudill Little, the Press Distinguished Lecture Series brings notable speakers who have improved our nation’s civic and cultural life to Centre College. The series was named in honor of late Kentucky civic leaders O. Leonard Press, founding director of Kentucky Educational Television, and Lillian Press, founding director of the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
The Norton Center is located on Centre College’s campus in historic downtown Danville, Kentucky. Please take a moment to review our event policies before arriving.
The Norton Center is located in Danville, Kentucky at the corner of Walnut Street and College Street. Limited parking is available in the Norton Center lot. Reserved accessible parking is available by calling the Box Office at 859-236-4692.
Norton Center Lot + Accessible Parking
$5 Paid Parking on Show Nights
99 Charleston Green, Danville, KY
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Danville City Parking Garage
Free weekdays after 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays
Located just a few blocks from the Norton Center.
105 South 3rd Street, Danville, KY
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Please note that the Norton Center is a historic venue with limited accessible seating. Special reserved wheelchair and companion seating is available for all shows. Please call the Box Office at 859-236-4692 to request assistance with your accommodations.
The Grand Foyer and Will Call open 60 minutes prior to show time. The theater opens 30 minutes prior to show time.
Enjoy sweet and savory treats, assorted beverages and bar service before the show and during intermission.
Ticket sales are non-refundable. Tickets purchased through a subscription package may be exchanged for another show in the same season. Tickets are transferable to friends or family. Donations for the value of tickets are appreciated.
Please note that dates and times of all performances are subject to change. In the event of a canceled performance, ticket holders will be notified by email and will have the opportunity to donate the value of their tickets to the Norton Center, exchange their tickets for another show or receive a full refund.
Tickets to Norton Center performances are sold exclusively through the Box Office in person, by phone at 859-236-4692 or online at www.nortoncenter.com. If you purchase tickets from any other source, including Ticketmaster, StubHub or an individual, we cannot guarantee your seat. The prices of tickets obtained from unauthorized sources are often greatly inflated. The Norton Center is not responsible for tickets purchased from other sources. Tickets purchased from secondary sellers are not eligible for replacement if tickets are lost or stolen, or if the event is canceled or rescheduled.
For more information, please call the Box Office at 859-236-4692 or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
