66°F2:10 AM First Annual “Old Louisville SpringFest” [Old Louisville]
The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council announces the First Annual “Old Louisville SpringFest” on Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:00am until 11:00pm
SpringFest is a 1day street fair, from 1200 to 1300 Blocks of 1st Street in Old Louisville (and one block in each direction on Ormsby) will celebrate Old Louisville’s love of history, family, food, culture, philanthropy and diversity.
An eclectic mix of music from some of the top local bands will be live from the main stage from 2pm-11pm On First Street.
UofL’s Kentucky Women’s Book Festival brings together readers and writers this Saturday [Books]
Many moons have passed since the fairer sex was granted admittance into intelligentsia circles. Once relegated solely to the realms of household drudgery, craft and the timeless art of arm candy, women today have shown themselves to be a force of words and wit within the literary world. And while I concede (and thus, likewise, cringe) that we females are indeed responsible for some of the most saccharine paperbacks known to publishing, the woman writer also has a great capability to add a level of depth to her work that echoes in fathoms unexplored by the male psyche.
Kentucky-born author, Sallie Bingham, explores her roots in her latest book at The Filson [Books]
That heady fragrance of nostalgia still lingers in the atmosphere – or perhaps it only the splendiferous balm of a dewy bouquet making its yearly cheer on the mantle. But even with hearts still warm and gooey from the sentimental orgy of Mother’s Day (which was yesterday, friends), it only takes a handful of days – perhaps hours for some among us – for the recognition of maternal contribution to make it’s dusty march back into keepsake boxes and memory chests. Our electric and latte-fueled lives rush us back to our own busy bubbles of work and
Participate in the East Russell Charrette this Friday and contribute personally to the growth of this historic neighborhood [Neighborhoods]
Since the early 1990s, a revolution has been slowly taking place in the formerly vibrant East Russell neighborhood. This community once shone as “Louisville’s Harlem,” but suffered a decline beginning in the 1950s as residents migrated to the east and south ends of the metro region. Unemployment, homelessness, and crime burdened the area, and investment was scare.
Kentucky Derby post draw
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On Wednesday, May 2, at Churchhill Downs the post position draw will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. ET and be able to be veiwed NBC Sports Network.
The majority of horses that have won the Kentucky Derby had the inside track. Upon visiting the derby's website, you can see which post positions have had the best luck.
The post positions that have succeed the most are No. 1, No. 4, No. 5, No. 8 and No. 10. After the 10th spot, the number of wins is a significant drop off.
Last year's Kentucky Derby winner came from post position No. 16, so of course it isn't impossible to win from out there, but it is much harder.
Keep an eye on which positions the top horses, such as Union Rags, Creative Cause and Bodemeister, end up being placed at. Churchill Downs
Evolution fight league “First Blood” [sports]
It was quite and experience as the the fighters were being introduced. The heavens opened and the hail came down. The roof of the venue is tin so you could only imagine what it sounded like. The crowd roared only to be muffed out by boulders falling from the sky. Needless to say it was the best introduction that any fighter could possibly ask for.
Horror Movie Double Feature at Comedy Caravan! TROLL 2 and local horror film, Roni Jonah's TREPAN!
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Come out to Comedy Caravan for a HORROR MOVIE DOUBLE FEATURE! First we'll see, local film maker, Roni Jonah's TREPAN followed by the cult classic TROLL 2! Doors open at 7, movies start at 8! This will be A LOT of fun! Tickets are only $6 at the door!And of course, a full bar so you can get drunk and yell at the the screen...but please don't yell...but feel free to drink...a lot.
Spring meet Keeneland [Attractions]
Keeneland’s founders set the course for what was to become one of Thoroughbred racing’s richest traditions. Their vision was to create two festival-like race meetings each year in the heart of Thoroughbred country — Kentucky’s Bluegrass region.
Evolution Fight League MMA takes over Expo Five for "FirstBlood
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LOUISVILLE, KY (April28th, 2012) - Evolution Fight League MMA takes over Expo Five for "FirstBlood" with special Guest Chris "Lights Out" Lytle of the UFC.They bring a loaded fight card, 36 fights making for 18 fights. Fighters arecoming from four different states and some home town guys trying to make theirnames for themself in MMA. Doors open at 7pm, general admission is $25 in advance $30 at the door, VIP seating is $40, and children under 12 are free with a parent.
Special Guest Chris"Lights Out" Lytle is UFC coming from him hometown of Indianapolis.Lytle was prominently featured as a welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback. InChris's MMA and boxing career he was never knocked out or submitted. Chris won ten UFCfight bonuses, the most in UFC history, including six fights of the NightHonors, three Submissions of the Night Honors, and one Knockout of the NightHonors.
125lb Ray Korb (2-4) vsChris Nelson (2-0)
135lb Jacob Easter (2-3) vs Cameron Cain (2-3)
135lb Cody Kessinger (9-5) vs David Ward (6-8)
145lb Mike Clack (0-0) vs Allen Rodgers (0-0)
205lbs Buddy Tessling (0-0) vs Trent Walden (0-0)
205lbs Derek Ryant (4-2) vs Orlando Smith (6-6)
155lbs Elliot Blair (0-1) vs Brandon Hicks (1-3)
185lbs John Manor (0-1) vs Dougkas Smith (0-0)
Hvy Kieth Huber(0-0) vs Chris Overton (0-1)
Hvy Joe Gatewood (0-0) vs Arnold Hauserman (0-1)
170lbs Brandon Young 0-0 vs Byro Barker (0-0)
170lbs John Short (3-1) vs Joan Lee (1-1)
170lbs Alex Pennington (1-0) vs Nathan Pierce (2-1)
205lbs Josh Arledge (2-0) vs Micheal Gay (12-23)
145lbs Sam Okeefe (2-0) vs Dustin Ljiness(0-1) sanction (2-0) non sanction
185lbs Rodney Stanley 0-0 vs Jesse Hunt (0-0)
145lbs Adam Syder (1-2) vs Robert Goodlett (2-3)
Hvy bBandon Mooney (0-0) vs Charles Mitchell(0--0)
Original 'play' from U of L [Theater]
A play for sports fans created in part by sports fans can be seen at U of L this weekend when Plays: A Play goes on.
Plays: A Play will continue on April 19, 20, and 22 at 8 p.m. each night. Shows on April 21 and 22 are to happen at 3 p.m. each day. All performances will go on inside the Thrust Theatre, located on the U of L campus at 2314 S. Floyd Street (same intersection as the McDonaldS).
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