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Thomas Edison's 165th birthday celebration
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Thomas Edison turns 165 next month — and Louisville is throwing a birthday party for the celebrated inventor and scientist.
The historic Thomas Edison House, located at 729 E. Washington St. in Butchertown, will host a day-long birthday party on Saturday, Feb. 11 that includes a cake shaped like a light bulb.
The party begins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. Admission is FREE for children under 12. Normal admission rates for Adults ($5) and Seniors ($4).
Edison came to Louisville in 1866, at age of 19, to work as a telegraph key operator, landing a job with Western Union located at Second and West Main Street, about eight blocks from his small brick Butchertown home that now is a museum in his honor.
Light Up Corydon
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Make this a Christmas you'll always remember. Bring your family to Light Up Corydon and catch the holiday spirit together!
Check out our website for schedule closer to the event
Louisville Christmas Gift & Decor Show
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Louisville Christmas Gift & Decor Show December 7-9, 2012
Kentucky Exposition Center. Over 700 booths of Christmas gifts and decorations. 23rd year. Beautifully decorated lobby, train display, and free photos with Santa! Free admission!
Friday 11-8, Saturday 10-8, Sunday 11-5.
502-456-2244 http://www.stewartpromotions.com
Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson Valentine Cruises
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Bring your sweetie and enjoy a relaxing two-hour Ohio River cruise on the riverboat Spirit of Jefferson, and celebrate Valentine's Day in a unique setting. With two enclosed decks, she's a boat for all seasons. A DJ will provide a variety of music, and the dance floor will be open! A delicious buffet is included, and a cash bar is available for libations of your choosing. Two cruises are offered (on Saturday the 11th and Tuesday the 14th), so call to make your reservation and have an special evening with us.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Loved One in the Ambiance of The Brown Hotel’s English Grill
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This Valentine’s Day, The Brown Hotel is cordially inviting guests to celebrate with a five-course dinner in the romantic and relaxing ambiance of The Brown Hotel’s four diamond restaurant, The English Grill. The Valentine’s Day celebratory dinner will be hosted on Saturday, Feb. 11 and again on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The five-course dinner is priced at $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Please call (502) 736-2996 to make a reservation.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the hotel will be offering patrons a discounted rate on three different hotel packages for two. The Hopelessly Devoted package priced at $195 includes: one deluxe room, valet parking, chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival. The Endless Love package priced at $455 includes everything from the Hopelessly Devoted plus dinner for two at the four-diamond English Grill and breakfast for two at J. Graham’s Café. The Heartbreak Hotel package priced at $739 includes all amenities of the Hopelessly Devoted and the Endless Love packages with the addition of one-dozen roses and a bottle of Dom Perignon. Call (502) 582-1234 for reservations.
Carmichael's is celebrating St. Patrick's Day one week early!!
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Who better to share the love of the Emerald Isle than local author Viki Pidgeon? On Saturday, March 10th at 4 PM, Carmichael's is happy to host Viki for a reading and signing of her book "I is for Ireland," a primer for all ages that espouses the love of Ireland and all things Irish.
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day one week early!
Erin Go Bragh!!
NOW CASTING: Women and their Mothers-in-Law
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The producers of "Ace of Cakes" and "The Best Thing I Ever Ate" are now searching for married and soon-to-be daughters-
in-law and their beloved mothers-in-law for a new series that will explore their relationship.
We would love to hear your experience, whether it involves your engagement, wedding day, wacky comments and unwanted advice, or just every day-to-day scenarios.
Families selected to participate will be compensated.
If you have interesting stories to share, we would love to hear them!
Please send us the following to:
motherinlawtvcasting@gmail.com
Name:
Contact number:
Email address:
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Describe the relationship between you & your mother-in-law:
Please attach a current photo of you & your mother-in-law:
We can't wait to hear from you!
Night of Derby
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Night of Derby at the Galt House Hotel is the Derby party you don’t want to miss. Night of Derby will feature a live band, passed hors d’oeuvres and limited top-shelf libations. This is the mare-of-all-derby-parties. We will be benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. For more information please call 1-800-939-4258.
URBAN ACTIVE’S “GET ACTIVE CHALLENGE” HITS LOUISVILLE WITH FREE NEW YEAR, NEW YOU BOOT CAMP ON JAN. 16th AT 6:30 PM.
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Urban Active is launching its “Get Active Challenge” inspired by the report on “America’s Most Sedentary Cities” by Men’s Health Magazine where Louisville was ranked #20. Urban Active has vowed not to take this sitting down.
Urban Active’s fitness guru and Quality Control Director, Josh “JB” Bowen, whose motto is to “Train, Motivate and Inspire” will lead this interactive, “Get Active Challenge” 10 Cities Tour with a 40 minute New Year, New You Boot Camp to work off excess holiday weight, followed by a 10 minute education session on nutrition and lifestyle, along with top tips for staying motivated all year long.
Urban Active’s “Get Active Cha
llenge” is FREE to anyone who is ready to make the commitment to be fit and share their personal fitness journey by blogging, earning them points toward prizes. For more details please visit www.getactivegourban.com.
Join us on Monday, January 16th at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Urban Active Louisville/St. Matthews: 4900 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: (502) 894-9911
llenge” is FREE to anyone who is ready to make the commitment to be fit and share their personal fitness journey by blogging, earning them points toward prizes. For more details please visit www.getactivegourban.com.
Join us on Monday, January 16th at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Urban Active Louisville/St. Matthews: 4900 Shelbyville Rd Louisville, KY 40207 Phone: (502) 894-9911
St. Patrick’s Parade on Bardstown Road/Baxter Ave.
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians 39th annual St. Patrick’s Parade on Bardstown Road/Baxter Ave. will be on Saturday March 10, 2012 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The 2012 theme is "Shamrocks & Shillelaghs."
