

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Inaugural Benefit for the Doug Schutte Memorial Fund
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Bard is back!

You’ve been waiting patiently, and we are finally ready to open the doors to our new location at 511 East Burnett Avenue!

We can think of no better way to usher in this new stage for The Bard than with a philanthropic soirée dedicated to the man with the dream that started it all. 

The Schutte Fund has been created to honor Doug Schutte’s legacy and continue Doug’s vision of providing affordable stage access to local artists and performers. 

This event will introduce the purpose and goals of the Fund and bring together supporters who care about the Bard’s work and its next chapter.

It will also contain:

Raffles!
Live Music!
Silent Auction!
Wings provided by Four Pegs! (while supplies last)
Opportunities to explore our new home!
Bard Merch!
Cash Bar!

And most importantly…

The chance to once again be surrounded by friends and loved ones in The Bard Theatre!

All donations will benefit the Doug Schutte Memorial Fund (Schutte Fund)

Doors open 7:00
Live Band begins 7:30
Presentation begins 8:00
Live music and frivolity to follow

There is no ticket required to attend—just RSVP using the link below and let us know you're coming.

https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mI67Ku7jVv9WgdoGcbohWw

We can’t wait to see you there!


Entrance &amp; Accessibility:

The main entrance to The Bard, which faces Burnett Avenue, is accessed by seven steps with a handrail.

A step-free entrance via ramp is located to the left of the front doors. The ramp leads to a manual door that opens outward and into the theater. 

*A note about getting there: 

There is currently construction at the corner of Preston St. and East Burnett Ave. Google Maps will take you the correct route. There is a parking lot facing the side of the building that you may enter using both Meriwether and East Burnett Ave. Street parking is also available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/inaugural-benefit-for-the-doug-schutte-memorial-fund/200029786991619
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, art, performances, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 128

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/mI67Ku7jVv9WgdoGcbohWw?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=louisville-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 511 E. Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217
- **lat**: 38.22607
- **long**: -85.74816
- **full address**: 511 E. Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Bard (https://allevents.in/org/the-bard/11432430)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 511 E. Burnett Ave, Louisville, KY, United States, Kentucky 40217
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Bard
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, live-music, art, performances, theatre, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Inaugural Benefit for the Doug Schutte Memorial Fund ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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