The Jane Austen Festival will include a Regency Emporium, Four-Course Afternoon Tea & a special Children's Tea, Regency Styleshow, Workshops (Two Tea workshops by owners of Bingley Teas & How to Paint a Fan in the Regency Style), a theatrical performance, music, educational talks, Historical Ball and more! Daily admission is $10 which admits to many activities plus tour of the historic home. Separate fees for tea, ball, workshops etc. Watch www.jasnalouisville.com for how to register and information about the festival. The Jane Austen Festival is sponsored by the Greater Louisville Region of the Jane Austen Society of North America, a 501c3 organization. For more information, contact Bonny Wise, Regional Coordinator, 502-727-3917 or wises4@insightbb.com.

Come join us for the Derby City Fashion Week 2012! Derby City Fashion Week 2012 presents Project Runway Season 9 fashion designer Rachel Cox, along with fashion designers from across the country: Edward of Louisville, Brick Malone, SACHHI Designs & Couture, Tommy Green, Victoria Lleras, Roberto Maxx, & Runway Fashions. DERBY CITY FASHION WEEK All tickets are $30 - VIP on a 1st Come basis. *Due to limited seating only 1000 tickets *can be sold for the two day event. Tickets are NOW on sale at: JAMBUSTER BALLOONS 4906 Poplar Level Rd. GQ UNLIMITED MENS WEAR 28 W. Broadway DCFW Event page on website, derbycityfashionweek.com NEW YEARS TICKET SPECIAL Buy the 1st Ticket & get your 2nd ticket 1/2 off GOOD THRU JAN. 8, 2012 Ticket access includes: Friday or Saturday Designer Runway shows, Business vendor table shopping, Reserved seating at Sponsors dinner, Fashion & Beauty Workshops, VIP Red Carpet reception and DCFW After Shows Party Gala. SCHEDULE from April 26-28: APRIL 26, 2012, THURSDAY 12 pm-3 pm: DCFW Model Coaching Session & Press 3 pm-6 pm: DCFW Model Appearances throughout the City. 9 pm-1 am: DCFW Launch Party Gala @ Hotel Louisville APRIL 27, 2012, FRIDAY 12 pm-10 pm: Business Vendor Displays 12 pm-3 pm: Model - Fashion Workshops 3 pm-6:30 pm: Sponsors Dinner *All Friday ticket holders have access to dinner and must RSVP to secure reserved seating by April 20, 2012. 7 pm- 10 pm: Designer Runway Shows 11 pm-2 am: DCFW After Party Gala @ Hotel Louisville APRIL 28, 2012, SATURDAY 12 pm-10 pm: Business Vendor Displays 12 pm-3 pm: Model - Fashion Workshops 3 pm-6:30 pm: Sponsors Dinner *All Saturday ticket holders have access to dinner and must RSVP to secure reserved seating by April 20, 2012. 7 pm-10 pm: Designer Runway Shows 10 pm: Designer Trunk Show *Attendees may purchase garments from Designers 11 pm- 2 am: DCFW After Party Gala @ Hotel Louisville

Derby City Fashion Week "Models Across America" Casting Auditions @ Hotel Louisville Male & Females of all ethnicities are welcomed to audition per Model requirements listed on our website. Models must wear white shirts & blue jeans to casting for photos. Females must wear high heels. All models selected on this day must attend all Fashion & Etiquette workshops. All models are asked to RSVP their participation on the Model page of our website. For more info: contact Denise Sparks, Executive Director @ 502/408-2334.

Soon-to-be-brides (and grooms), come check out the Whitehall Bridal Show brought to you by Carol Grisanti Weddings on April 15! Event will be held at the Whitehall House and Gardens from 12 pm-4pm.