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IMAX: Grand Canyon Adventure
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Science Center |
| Location: |
727 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Set against the majestic backdrop of one of the world's natural wonders, Grand Canyon: River at Risk is a stunning photographic journey along the Colorado River, with commentary from river expert and acclaimed author Wade Davis. As Earth's population expands, our planet's finite fresh water supply grows more and more scarce. Learn about teh worldwide water crisis and the great drought now plaguing the American Southwest. Join a team of explorers on an exhilarating whitewater rafting adventure down the Colorado River as they seek important answers about water conservation. |
| Admission: |
$8 adults, $7 children 2 to 12 and seniors 60+ |
| Hours: |
M-Th, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Nov. 7, 2008 to Aug. 1, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-6100 |
| URL: |
www.louisvillescience.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Indoor |
Muhammad Ali by Simon Bull
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| Sponsored by: |
Muhammad Ali Center |
| Location: |
144 N. Sixth St. Louisville KY, 40202 |
| Description: |
This new exhibit at the Ali Center features internationally acclaimed artist Simon Bull's portrayal of Muhammad Ali in 16 paintings presented in vivid, rich oil on canvas. The collection also includes five color photographs of Ali. The artwork is generously provided on loan by Park West Gallery. |
| Admission: |
Exhibit is included with regular Ali Center admission ($9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 students/military, $4 children 6-12) |
| Hours: |
Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Sunday 12 noon - 5 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Dec. 15, 2008 to Dec. 15, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 584-9254 |
| Email: |
info@alicenter.org |
| URL: |
www.alicenter.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Multicultural |
Swords of the Americas & Art of the Duel
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| Sponsored by: |
Frazier International History Museum |
| Location: |
829 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Starting March 7, the Frazier International History Museum opens two new temporary exhibitions, Swords of the Americas and Art of the Duel. One is a unique and historically significant collection of artifacts. The other challenges romantic notions of dueling and poses the question—Is it defending one’s honor or sanctioned murder?
Swords of the Americas, George E. Weatherly’s private collection of swords, sabers and related artifacts from the United States, Canada and various South American countries, is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Through the exhibition, Weatherly—a scholar, collector and past president of the American Society of Arms Collectors-- shares his passion for this area of study and collecting that is often neglected.
Then, discover Art of the Duel. Learn what separates a duel from regular fighting and ponder whether dueling was an effective process to address grievances or simply a socially-sanctioned form of murder. The display will define dueling and the special code of conduct required of the combatants. Learn where dueling was practiced and how it was done in various places, including the United States. A highlight of the exhibit will be a description of one of America’s most famous duels between Alexander Hamilton, former Secretary of the Treasury, and sitting Vice President Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804. Watch a one-on-one showdown as interpreters dramatize this historical event.
Both exhibitions are free with museum admission and run March 7 through August 9. |
| Admission: |
Free with Museum admission |
| Hours: |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Mar. 7, 2009 to Aug. 9, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 753-5663 |
| URL: |
www.fraziermuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
Work Late Wednesdays
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Downtown Management District |
| Location: |
Various Locations |
| Description: |
Downtown Louisville's bars and restaurants host the biggest happy hour in town every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy drink, appetizer and entree specials at participating establishments. Visit the website to see if your favorite happy hour place is participating or look for the "Work" Late Wednesday sign while you're there. The list is constantly being updated, so please check back regularly.
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| Dates: |
Mar. 11, 2009 to Dec. 16, 2009 |
| URL: |
www.worklatewednesdays.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Food, Indoor |
Barn and Backside Tour at Churchill Downs
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Derby Museum |
| Location: |
704 Central Ave. Louisville KY,40208 |
| Description: |
Come see the horses! Museum tour guides take up to 12 guests on a one-hour tour of Churchill Downs barn and stable area. Don't forget your camera for some great photo ops at the rail. Backside Tours are conducted daily and are an additional charge per person. |
| Admission: |
$10 in addition to Museum admission |
| Hours: |
Monday- Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Mar. 15, 2009 to Nov. 30, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Wendy Treinen |
| Phone: |
(502) 637-1111 ext. 236 |
| Email: |
wtreinen@derbymuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.derbymuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor |
Derby Decades
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Derby Museum |
| Location: |
704 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208 |
| Description: |
For the first time, the great traditions of more than one hundred years
of outrageous fashion at this infamous race will be explored and
admired in one location. This exhibition will showcase the fashion of
Derby winning owners, local residents, couture designers and
celebrities through the decades. The exhibit will also demonstrate the impact fashion has on the Derby and the economy in Louisville. |
| Dates: |
Apr. 10, 2009 to Oct. 31, 2009 |
| Phone: |
502) 637-7097 |
| URL: |
www.derbymuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
English Silver from the Age of Matthew Boulton: The James C. Codell, Jr. Collection
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| Sponsored by: |
Speed Art Museum |
| Location: |
2035 S. 3rd St. Louisville KY,40208 |
| Description: |
Over the span of 30 years James C. Codell, Jr. of Winchester, Kentucky, collected the work of innovative English industrialist Matthew Boulton. Mr. Codell’s foresight created one of the world’s great collections of silver, silver-plate, and other metalwork produced by Boulton’s firm between the 1760s and the 1820s. From richly gilded candelabra to sparkling silver tureens, this exhibition captures the elegance of the English table during the late 18th and 19th centuries. This collection was generously given to the Speed Art museum so that others might enjoy the artistry of Boulton’s creations. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Dates: |
Apr. 12, 2009 to Dec. 30, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Kirsten Popp |
| Phone: |
(502) 634-2735 |
| Email: |
kpopp@speedmuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.speedmuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Other |
2009 Spring Meet
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| Sponsored by: |
Churchill Downs |
| Location: |
700 Central Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208 |
| Description: |
The Spring Meet opening day is April 26. Racing continues runs through July 5. Come out and enjoy all the excitement this legendary racetrack has to offer! |
| Admission: |
General Admission - $2; Seniors - $1 |
| Dates: |
Apr. 25, 2009 to Jul. 5, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 636-4400 |
| Email: |
customerservice@kyderby.com |
| URL: |
www.churchilldowns.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor, Sport |
Barbaro- Heart of a Winner, featured at Derby Museum
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Derby Museum |
| Location: |
704 Central Ave. Louisville KY,40208 |
| Description: |
Barbaro captured the hearts of many after his triumphant win in the Kentucky Derby in 2006. His struggle to overcome injury, after shattering a leg in the Preakness, brought passion from communities that rallied around this amazing horse. In this tribute exhibit, the Kentucky Derby Museum will share his strength, courage and inspirational story. |
| Hours: |
Daily |
| Dates: |
Apr. 26, 2009 to Oct. 30, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Wendy Treinen |
| Phone: |
(502) 637-1111 ext. 236 |
| Email: |
wtreinen@derbymuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.derbymuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit |
Exhibit: Eye on Birds
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| Sponsored by: |
Falls of the Ohio Foundation |
| Location: |
201 W. Riverside Dr. Clarksville IN,47129 |
| Description: |
The exhibit focuses on bird watching and the nature of wild birds. Garrick Fields, a local top-notch bird photographer, has provided an extraordinary, close up view of a great variety of birds at the Falls, in the water and in the air. |
| Admission: |
Monday - Thursday is $4 for age 19 and over, $1 age 2 - 18 and under 2 are free. Friday – Sunday $5 for adults and $2 for children |
| Hours: |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Dates: |
May. 1, 2009 to Aug. 2, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Bett Etenohan |
| Phone: |
(812) 280-9970 |
| Email: |
betenohan@dnr.in.gov |
| URL: |
www.fallsoftheohio.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
Fontaine Ferry Exhibit
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| Sponsored by: |
Frazier International History Museum |
| Location: |
829 W. Main Street, Louisville KY 40202 |
| Description: |
From 1905 to 1969, Fontaine Ferry Park represented the very best of times for hundreds of thousands who enjoyed innocent hours of entertainment in the West Louisville amusement park on the banks of the Ohio River. For others, it was another sign of the times-a place they weren't allowed to access because of the color of their skin. This 3,800 square foot exhibit examines this integral park of Louisville's history, just in time for the 40th anniversary of the park's closing. |
| Dates: |
May. 16, 2009 to Sep. 8, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 753-5663 |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Multicultural |
City Bike Tour
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| Sponsored by: |
Wheel Fun Rentals |
| Location: |
135 E. River Rd. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Discover the cultural treasures of Louisville's history, arts & urban appeal while exploring with our knowledgeable guides. Comfortable geared bikes for a leisurely-easy 2 hour bike ride covering 10-15 miles. |
| Admission: |
$25 |
| Hours: |
10 a.m. |
| Dates: |
May. 16, 2009 to Sep. 5, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Cyndi Winger |
| Phone: |
(502) 589-BIKE |
| Email: |
cwinger@insightbb.com |
| URL: |
www.wheelfunrentals.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor |
IMAX: Sea Monsters
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Science Center |
| Location: |
727 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Sea Monsters weaves together a series of paleontological digs from around the globe in a compelling story about scientists working as detectives to answer questions about this ancient and mysterious ocean world. Viewers accompany modern and historical fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time, unearthing amazing discoveries which shed light on exactly what happened to the film's incredible cast of characters. |
| Admission: |
$8 adults, $7 children 2 to 12 and seniors 60+ |
| Hours: |
M-Th, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday Noon to 6 p.m. |
| Dates: |
May. 22, 2009 to Jan. 15, 2010 |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-6100 |
| URL: |
www.louisvillescience.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Indoor, Kid, Theatre |
Exhibit, “Faces of Faith: the Search for the Divine,” Art Quilts by Penny Sisto
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| Sponsored by: |
Carnegie Center For Art & History |
| Location: |
201 E. Spring St. New Albany IN,47150 |
| Description: |
In this new exhibit, fiber artist Penny Sisto examines commonalities in five world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
Tues-Sat, 10 am-5:30 pm |
| Dates: |
May. 22, 2009 to Jul. 11, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Laura Wilkins |
| Phone: |
(812) 944-7336 |
| Email: |
lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org |
| URL: |
www.carnegiecenter.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Multicultural |
Sculpture in the Dell
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| Sponsored by: |
Kaviar Forge & Gallery |
| Location: |
6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, KY 40014 |
| Description: |
Kaviar Forge will be displaying hand forged iron sculpture in the second “Sculpture in the Dell” exhibition happening at the Yew Dell Gardens in Crestwood, KY. |
| Hours: |
10-4 |
| Dates: |
May. 30, 2009 to Aug. 2, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Blair Arseneaux |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-0377 |
| Email: |
Blair@kaviargallery.com |
| URL: |
www.kaviargallery.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Outdoor |
Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Science Center |
| Location: |
727 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Whales compose, bullfrogs chorus, songbirds greet the dawn, and people everywhere sing and dance. What do we all have in common? Long before the advent of iTunes, the musical instinct ran deep. Wild Music explores evidence for the biological origins of music through highly interactive exhibits and exceptional sound experiences-and in the process, expands our understandings of what makes music. With its multicultural content, careful attention to accessibility, and rich menu of public programs and performances, Wild Music offers broad appeal for diverse, intergenerational audiences. Wild Music has put a priority on accessibility, particularly for people who are blind and have low vision. All areas are designed for easy access by wheelchair users, many include tactile elements, and all have Braille and audio labels. |
| Hours: |
Mon - Thurs 9:30-5pm; Fri & Sat 9:30-9pm; Sunday Noon - 6pm |
| Dates: |
Jun. 1, 2009 to Aug. 29, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-6100 |
| URL: |
www.louisvillescience.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit |
Mayan Market Mondays
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| Sponsored by: |
Mayan Cafe |
| Location: |
813 E. Market St. Louisville KY,40206 |
| Description: |
Every Monday from June through September, the Mayan Cafe will feature a different local farmer by offering specials that showcase their freshest produce & meats. |
| Hours: |
5-10 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 1, 2009 to Sep. 28, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Anne Shadle |
| Phone: |
(502) 566-0651 |
| Email: |
mayancafe@gmail.com |
| URL: |
www.themayancafe.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Farmers' Market, Outdoor |
James Russell May: "The Painted Veil"
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| Sponsored by: |
Kaviar Forge & Gallery |
| Location: |
1718 Frankfort Ave. Louisville KY, 40206 |
| Description: |
Exclusive Furniture Feature: Discover the beauty of exquisitely crafted fine wood furniture by native Kentuckian Mark Whitley. Creating individual works one piece at a time Whitley's approach to furniture making is a contemplative one. Allowing the wood's own movement to determine the design provides a vast array of character and style. Artistic form meets practical function with the refinement of a master. |
| Hours: |
12 noon - 6 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 4, 2009 to Aug. 8, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Blair Arseneaux |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-0377 |
| Email: |
Blair@kaviargallery.com |
| URL: |
www.kaviargallery.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
Family Twilight Hours and Member Appreciation Evening at the Louisville Zoo
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Zoo |
| Location: |
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville KY,40233 |
| Description: |
Enjoy the Zoo in the cool of the evening during our Twilight Summer Hours. From June 4 - August 15 the Zoo will be open on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights until 7 p.m. There will be special events and unique animal encounters for everyone and special discounts for Zoo members. Excludes the second Saturday in June and Saturday nights in July due to Roarchestra. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 4, 2009 to Aug. 15, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 459-2181 |
| URL: |
www.louisvillezoo.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Kid, Other, Outdoor |
Biennial Photography Feature
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| Sponsored by: |
Kaviar Forge & Gallery |
| Location: |
1718 Frankfort Ave. Louisville KY,40206 |
| Description: |
Photojournalist/documentary director Molly Bingham will be exclusively featured at Kaviar Forge & Gallery for the sixth city-wide biennial photography exhibition happening throughout Louisville area galleries. Ms. Bingham, a Louisville native, will be displaying her photo commentaries captured in Iraq over the last several years. Previously shown in Washington D.C. this inside view to upheaval is stunning. |
| Hours: |
6-9 PM |
| Dates: |
Jun. 5, 2009 to Aug. 1, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Blair Arseneaux |
| Phone: |
(502) 561-0377 |
| Email: |
Blair@kaviargallery.com |
| URL: |
www.kaviargallery.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
Louisville Visual Arts Festival
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| Location: |
Various galleries |
| Description: |
A new free arts event comes to Louisville this summer. Starting June 5-7, visitors can explore 25 participating galleries and museums to gain a sense of Louisville’s photographic history with the first Louisville Visual Arts Festival. Exhibits will reflect work by former students of the Louisville's famed Center for Photographic Studies, as well as memorabilia from the students themselves, works of renowned artists who visited the Center and other photographic works of independent artists. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 5, 2009 to Jul. 31, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 589-9254 |
| URL: |
www.paulpalettigallery.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Festival, Indoor, Other |
Flame Run Presents Wierd Science
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| Sponsored by: |
Flame Run |
| Location: |
582 E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40206 |
| Description: |
Science as a theme in glass art of all kinds is the subject of an exhibit at Flame Run contemporary art glass studio. An opening night reception begins at 6 p.m. The show will include pieces that represent the weird and wonderful elements of science. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
10am - 4pm |
| Dates: |
Jun. 5, 2009 to Jul. 25, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Tiffany Ackerman |
| Phone: |
(502) 584-5353 |
| Email: |
gallery@flamerun.com |
| URL: |
www.flamerun.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit |
CJ Pressma: 2009 Louisville Photo Biennial Exhibition
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft |
| Location: |
715 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
The Center for Photographic Studies was a Louisville alternative school for creative photography founded by C.J. Pressma in 1970. During its eight-year existence, the Center attracted students from over 35 states and foreign countries to its full-time resident program and provided instruction and darkroom access for hundreds of students in the Louisville area. This exhibition will be a look back at the artistic career of C.J. Pressma.
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| Admission: |
$5 or free for KMAC Members |
| Hours: |
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 6, 2009 to Aug. 1, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Brittney Lunsford |
| Phone: |
(502) 589-0102 |
| Email: |
brittneylunsford@kentuckyarts.org |
| URL: |
www.kentuckyarts.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Craft, Exhibit, Indoor, Other |
Stephen Foster The Musical Season
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| Sponsored by: |
Bardstown-Nelson Co. Tourist & Convention Commission |
| Location: |
Drama Drive Bardstown KY,40004 |
| Description: |
Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical is back with breathtaking costumes, lively dancing and the timeless music of Stephen Collins Foster. Don’t miss this world-renowned trip back in time to the 1850’s. |
| Admission: |
$10 - $23 |
| Hours: |
8:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 6, 2009 to Aug. 14, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Betty Kelley |
| Phone: |
1-800-626-1563 |
| URL: |
www.stephenfoster.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor, Theatre |
City/Country: Photographs from the Henry V. Heuser, Jr. Collection
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| Sponsored by: |
Speed Art Museum |
| Location: |
2035 S. 3rd St. Louisville KY,40208 |
| Description: |
This exhibition presents highlights from more than 500 works, generously donated or loaned to the Speed by Louisville businessman and philanthropist Henry V. Heuser, Jr. This celebration of Heuser's achievement as a collector and museum supporter features work by some of this country's most important American photographers, including Harry Callahan, Ray Metzker, and Garry Winogrand. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
T,W,F: 10:30-4; Th: 10:30-8; Sat:10:30-5; Sun: 12-5 |
| Dates: |
Jun. 7, 2009 to Oct. 11, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Kirsten Popp |
| Phone: |
(502) 634-2735 |
| Email: |
kpopp@speedmuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.speedmuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Multicultural |
Mame
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Theatrical Association |
| Location: |
The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main Street Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Made famous by leading lady Dame Angela Lansbury, Mame is the over-the-top musical from Broadway playboy Jerry Herman. In this irresistibly zany world, Mame feasts on the banquet of life. But after losing everything in the stock market crash, this high-living Manhattan bohemian must learn how to "coax the blues right out of a horn". As Mame struggles to keep her "live, live, live" philosophy alive, she learns that through any hardship, life will go on. Featuring such hits as "If He Walked Into My Life," "We Need a Little Christmas," and the title song "Mame," this joyful old-time Broadway classic sets the standard for silver-lined clouds and happy endings. |
| Admission: |
$25 Adults, $20 Student/Senior, $10 Child |
| Hours: |
7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 26, 2009 to Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Hannah Wemitt |
| Phone: |
(502) 498-2443 |
| Email: |
hwemitt@ltastages.org |
| URL: |
www.ltastages.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Indoor, Performing Arts, Theatre |
Mame
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, The |
| Location: |
The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater 501 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
In this zany world, Mame feasts on the banquet of life. But after loosing everything in the stock market crash, this high-living Manhattan bohemiam must learn how to ‘coax the blues right out of
the horn. Featuring such hits as If He Walked Into My life, We Need a Little Christmas, and the title song Mame.
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| Admission: |
$25.00 |
| Hours: |
7:30 p.m. , 2 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 26, 2009 to Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 584-7777 |
| URL: |
www.kentuckycenter.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Music/Indoor, Performing Arts, Theatre |
Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln
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| Sponsored by: |
Speed Art Museum |
| Location: |
2035 South Third Street, Louisville, KY 40208 |
| Description: |
Through engaging imagery, artifacts, portraits, and Lincoln's own words, Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham Lincoln presents the untold story of his lifelong engagement with Kentucky and Kentuckians that shaped his life, helped to pave the way for his political rise, and during the Civil War, kept Kentucky in the Union. Taking a broad view of Lincoln memory in Kentucky from assassination to the current bicentennial, this exhibition explores the complex relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his native state f Kentucky to deepen our understanding of this extraordinary, yet ordinary, man and the state that reluctantly came to embrace him. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Dates: |
Jun. 28, 2009 to Sep. 6, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Kirsten Popp |
| Phone: |
(502) 634-2735 |
| Email: |
kpopp@speedmuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.speedmuseum.org/ |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor |
Ed Hamilton’s Lincoln
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| Sponsored by: |
Speed Art Museum |
| Location: |
2035 S. 3rd St. Louisville KY,40208 |
| Description: |
In conjunction with the nation-wide celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s Bicentennial, this exhibition will take you on Louisville artist Ed Hamilton’s artistic journey to create the Louisville Waterfront Park Lincoln Memorial. The memorial features a young Abraham Lincoln seated on a large rock reading a book. The exhibition will feature early clay sculptures of the piece, a 15-inch plaster model of the memorial, drawings and the 12-foot foam model of the Lincoln sculpture as well as early sketches of the panels of bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes from Lincoln’s extraordinary life. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Dates: |
Jun. 28, 2009 to Sep. 6, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Kirsten Popp |
| Phone: |
(502) 634-2735 |
| Email: |
kpopp@speedmuseum.org |
| URL: |
www.speedmuseum.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Multicultural |
KentuckyShow!
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| Sponsored by: |
KentuckyShow! |
| Location: |
501 W. Main St. Louisville KY, 40202 |
| Description: |
KentuckyShow! is a thirty-minute breathtaking, multi-media show exploring Kentucky's past, present and future to show you the unique and engaging place in which we live. Housed in a new theater at the Kentucky Center in downtown Louisville, KentuckyShow! is the "First-See" for all visitors. No performances on Mondays.
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| Admission: |
General Admission -$7; Seniors & Students - $6 |
| Hours: |
Tues-Sat, 11am, 1pm & 3pm; Sundays: 1pm & 3pm |
| Dates: |
Jun. 30, 2009 to Jul. 5, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Tim King |
| Phone: |
(502) 562-7800 |
| Email: |
timking@kentuckyshow.com |
| URL: |
www.kentuckyshow.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Indoor, Theatre |
Shakespeare in Central Park - Romeo & Juliet
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival |
| Location: |
Central Park in historic Old Louisville, corner of Fourth Street & Magnolia Avenue |
| Description: |
Celebrating 49 years of Free Shakespeare in Central Park, Kentucky Shakespeare presents Romeo & Juliet, directed by Anthony Patton. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
8 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jun. 30, 2009 to Jul. 12, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Doug Sumey |
| Phone: |
(502) 637-4933 |
| Email: |
doug@kyshakes.org |
| URL: |
www.kyshakes.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Festival, Multicultural, Other, Outdoor, Performing Arts, Visitor's Centers |
Disney High School Musical On Stage
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| Sponsored by: |
Derby Dinner Playhouse |
| Location: |
525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN, 47129 |
| Description: |
Follow Troy, Gabriella and the whole East High Gang as they learn about life and making choices. This new musical is based on the original Disney Channel smash hit and features explosive music and dance numbers. Ticket price includes dinner, show, & tax. Group rates available for groups of 20 or more. Free parking. |
| Admission: |
$32 - $42 |
| Hours: |
No shows on Monday - Matinees on Wednesday & Sunday |
| Dates: |
Jun. 30, 2009 to Jul. 5, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Annie Myers |
| Phone: |
812 288-2632 ext.114 |
| Email: |
amyers@derbydinner.com |
| URL: |
www.derbydinner.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Food, Indoor, Music/Indoor, Performing Arts, Theatre |
Country Music: The Spirit of America
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Science Center |
| Location: |
727 W. Main St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Country Music: The Spirit of America features the biggest names in country music: including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Alabama, Lee Ann Womack and many more. Together, they perform the genre’s classics of the past 100 years, including "Turn Turn Turn" and "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Throughout America’s storied history, country music has been a part of the nation’s social and cultural fabric. Country Music traces American history and the parallel evolution of country music using rare historical footage and spectacular large-format cinematography. Sponsored locally by Texas Roadhouse. |
| Admission: |
$8 for adults and $7 for children 2-12 and seniors 60+; $5 after 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Combo ticket, which includes exhibit admission, is $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. |
| Hours: |
Varies; see www.louisvillescience.org/imax for schedule |
| Dates: |
Jul. 1, 2009 to Sep. 7, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Danielle Waller |
| Phone: |
502 561-6100 ext.6565 |
| Email: |
Danielle.Waller@LouisvilleKY.gov |
| URL: |
www.louisvillescience.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Kid, Music/Indoor, Music/Outdoor, Other, Performing Arts, Theatre, Visitor's Centers |
First Friday Gallery Hop
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| Sponsored by: |
Transit Authority of River City |
| Location: |
Downtown Louisville |
| Description: |
It's an art show. It's a tourist attraction. It's a street party. It's a celebration of downtown Louisville that is bringing new visitors and new life to the Main and Market corridor. The First Friday Trolley Hop takes place on the first Friday of each month from 5-11 p.m., rain or shine. Most of the galleries close around 9 p.m. but the restaurants, clubs, and shops stay open later. The trolleys run until 11 p.m. FREE parking is available at Slugger Field, Main Street at Jackson, and the 4th St. Live Garage after 6 p.m. Free parking is also available on the street after 6:00 p.m. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
5 - 11 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| URL: |
www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Indoor, Outdoor |
Summer Band Concerts
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| Sponsored by: |
Bardstown-Nelson Co. Tourist & Convention Commission |
| Location: |
Bardstown Community Park, Halstead Street or Farmer's Market, East Flaget Street |
| Description: |
Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
7-9 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Bardstown Tourism |
| Phone: |
1-800-638-4877 |
| Email: |
info@bardstowntourism.com |
| URL: |
www.visitbardstown.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor |
Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival
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| Sponsored by: |
Waterfront Park |
| Location: |
Waterfront Park at the Great Lawn |
| Description: |
Louisville's premier July 4th celebration. The two-day festival is the largest event of the summer and also produced by Waterfront Development Corporation. Over 150,000 people attend the event each year, which features concerts by national recording artists, children's activities, a festival food & beer garden and fireworks over the Ohio River both nights. Festival admission is completely free of charge including all activities in the children's area. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
5-10:30 p.m. |
| Dates: |
Jul. 3, 2009 to Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Ashley Cox |
| Phone: |
(502) 574-3768 |
| Email: |
ashley.cox@louisvilleky.gov |
| URL: |
www.waterfrontindependencefestival.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Festival, Kid, Music/Outdoor |
Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians
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| Sponsored by: |
Louisville Bats |
| Location: |
401 E. Main St. Louisville Slugger Field Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds. |
| Admission: |
$6-10 |
| Hours: |
7:05 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502) 212-BATS |
| URL: |
www.batsbaseball.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor, Sport |
Hank Williams, Jr. in Concert
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| Sponsored by: |
Horseshoe Southern Indiana |
| Location: |
11999 Casino Center Dr. Elizabeth IN,47117 |
| Description: |
In the music industry, there are very few artists who surpass superstar status to become true American icons. Hank Williams Jr. is a founding member of that elite club. Throughout his career, he's helped shape our country's cultural landscape with his unbridled creativity, from the gut honesty and unwavering personal convictions. His music not only reflects his own life, but the common experiences that unite us. |
| Hours: |
7:30 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Melanie Douglas |
| Phone: |
(812) 969-6730 |
| Email: |
douglasma@harrahs.com |
| URL: |
www.horseshoeindiana.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Music/Outdoor |
Kiwanis Fireworkds Display
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| Sponsored by: |
Harrison County Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Location: |
Old Capitol Golf Club, 1605 Hwy 62 NE Corydon, IN 47112 |
| Description: |
The annual Kiwanis Club Fireworks Show will take place Thursday July 3 at the Old Capitol Golf Club, 1605 Hwy 62 NE. This year’s firework display will be presented by Casabella Fireworks of Indiana. Free parking is available at Corydon Central High School and free shuttle service will be provided by Blue River Services. Shuttle service begins at 7:30 p.m. and the last shuttle to the golf club is at 9:45 p.m. The fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m. |
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
10 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(812) 738-2233 |
| URL: |
www.thisisindiana.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Exhibit, Outdoor |
Indiana Territory Festival
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| Sponsored by: |
Harrison County Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau |
| Location: |
Downtown Corydon Indiana Square, Corydon, IN 47112 |
| Description: |
The event is free and allows visitors to mingle with historical figures and see what life was like when Corydon was Capitol of Indiana. Festivities include live music, cannon demonstrations, and a re-enactment of the signing of the Indiana State Constitution. Throughout the entire weekend re-enactors will demonstrate daily life in the 1800s for all of Corydon’s citizens. Legislators and lawmakers will walk the Capitol grounds en route to important meetings that will determine much of Indiana’s history. An early militia group will train to protect Corydon in the upcoming Civil War. Farmers, laborers, and hunters will show their crafts and wares and demonstrate the challenging skills needed to survive in the Western Frontier such as blacksmithing and woodworking.
|
| Admission: |
Free |
| Hours: |
10a.m.-5:00pm. |
| Dates: |
Jul. 3, 2009 to Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(812) 606.1264 |
| URL: |
www.indianaterritoryfestival.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Festival, Outdoor |
Party On The Plaza - Parrots of the Caribbean FREE Concert
|
| Sponsored by: |
Fourth Street Live! |
| Location: |
420 W. Liberty St., Ste. 265 Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Get swept away into an island mood on Friday, July 3 as the Parrots of the Caribbean make their way to the Party On The Plaza stage! This is the ultimate Jimmy Buffet tribute act in the country, so get your "Fins" ready and head on down to Fourth Street Live! for this awesome concert!
Parrots of the Caribbean take the stage at 8:00 PM. Party On The Plaza is presented by Absolut Vodka. You must be 21 years of age to attend, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free parking is conveniently located at the Galleria Garage on Fifth Street between Muhammad Ali and Liberty after 6:00 p.m. Additional parking is offered at the Seelbach Garage and the Hyatt Garage. |
| Hours: |
8 pm to 12 am |
| Dates: |
Jul. 3, 2009 to Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Troy Thomas |
| Phone: |
502 271-5443 |
| Email: |
troy@4thstlive.com |
| URL: |
www.4thstlive.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Food, Music/Outdoor, Outdoor |
Jazz Ambassadors
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| Sponsored by: |
Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, The |
| Location: |
The Brown Theatre 315 W. Broadway Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier touring jazz orchestra and one of the finest jazz ensembles in the world. This 19-member big band, formed in 1969, continues to receive great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz. The band has performed in all fifty states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and across Europe. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of audiences.
Many of the Jazz Ambassadors’ members arrange and compose specifically for the ensemble, highlighting the group’s creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse repertoire includes big band swing, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, and patriotic selections. The Jazz Ambassadors proudly presents this uniquely American music throughout the United States and the world.
|
| Admission: |
This event is free, however tickets are required. Limit 4 per patron. |
| Hours: |
8 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 3, 2009 |
| Phone: |
(502)584-7777 |
| URL: |
www.kentuckycenter.org |
| Event Type / Category: |
Music/Indoor, Performing Arts |
Bardstown Ghost Trek
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| Sponsored by: |
Bardstown-Nelson Co. Tourist & Convention Commission |
| Location: |
Old Stable Restaurant, 116 W. Stephen Foster, Bardstown KY,40004 |
| Description: |
Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. |
| Admission: |
$15 |
| Hours: |
8 p.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Patti Starr |
| Phone: |
(859) 576-5517 |
| Email: |
patti@ghosthunter.com |
| URL: |
www.ghosthunter.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Haunted Houses/Forests/Mazes, Outdoor |
The Great Buffalo Trace 5K
|
| Sponsored by: |
Buffalo Trace Distillery |
| Location: |
1001 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort KY |
| Description: |
The Annual Great Buffalo Chase will be July 4th beginning 8 a.m. This year’s race will start on distillery grounds and wind through historic aging warehouses, production facilities and lots of beautiful scenery before finishing up at the gift shop. T-shirts and gift bags will be given to all runners. Registration begins at 7 a.m. in front of the Buffalo Trace Gift Shop the day of the race. Proceeds from the race will again go towards funding VFW Post 4075’s Annual Fourth of July fireworks show.
Post 4075 has sponsored the fireworks show in Franklin County for over 40 years. Registration forms are available at Buffalo Trace Distillery as well as at numerous Frankfort-area locations.
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| Hours: |
8 a.m. |
| Date: |
Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Nancy Gum |
| Phone: |
(502) 223-7641 |
| Email: |
ngum@buffalotrace.com |
| URL: |
http://www.buffalotrace.com/ |
| Event Type / Category: |
Bourbon, Walk/Run - Charity, Outdoor, Sport |
Mosaic Patio Table-Top 2-day workshop
|
| Sponsored by: |
Glassworks |
| Location: |
815 W. Market St. Louisville KY,40202 |
| Description: |
Mosaic Patio Table-Top 2-day workshop
saturdays & sundays in June & July
If you'd like to create a one of a kind accent for your patio or deck furnishings, then Glassworks' Walk-in Workshop has an ideal solution!
Learn the the timeless art of mosaics while creating your very own
functional art patio table. |
| Admission: |
$150 |
| Hours: |
1 to 4 pm |
| Dates: |
Jul. 4, 2009 to Jul. 5, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Jacqueline Back |
| Phone: |
502 992-3266 |
| Email: |
Jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com |
| URL: |
www.LouisvilleGlassworks.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Craft |
4th of July Activities in the Capitol City of Frankfort
|
| Sponsored by: |
Frankfort/Franklin Co. Tourist & Convention Commission |
| Location: |
100 Capital Avenue |
| Description: |
8AM the Great Buffalo Trace Chase for more info call 696-5929 or email ngum@buffalotrace.com
Join the Preservation Trades Rendezvous at Riverview Park from 8am-4pm for barn raising, stone carving, slate roofing, wood carving
9PM Celebrate at the Capital View Park Fireworks
|
| Admission: |
FREE |
| Hours: |
8 AM-11PM |
| Date: |
Jul. 4, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Robin Antenucci |
| Phone: |
502 875-8687 |
| Email: |
rantenucci@visitfrankfort.com |
| URL: |
www.visitfrankfort.com |
| Event Type / Category: |
Outdoor, Sport |
Crescent Hill Old-fashioned 4th of July Art & Music Festival
|
| Sponsored by: |
Crescent Hill Community Council |
| Location: |
Peterson Dumesnil House
301 S. Peterson Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206 |
| Description: |
This year we have over 90 juried artists (our first juried art fair) and we have performers on both stages both days as well.
In addition to the arts and crafts booths and the performance stages, we have a Fun Run, an Antique Car Parade from Masonic Homes of KY 11 am Saturday, a 2 pm Pet Show with Tara Bassett as MC, a silent auction, cake booth, historical displays and slide shows and of course, July 4 10 pm Zambelli Internationale Fireworks.
Lots of kid activities. Great food and beverages.
|
| Admission: |
FREE |
| Hours: |
10 to 11 pm Saturday; 10 to 6 pm Sunday |
| Dates: |
Jul. 4, 2009 to Jul. 5, 2009 |
| Contact Name: |
Janine Linder |
| Phone: |
502-807-0148 |
| URL: |
www.crescenthill.us |
| Event Type / Category: |
Walk/Run - Charity, Exhibit, Festival, Holiday, Music/Outdoor, Performing Arts |
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