Cars on adjacent US Highway 150 are usually the loudest noises heard around Mount Saint Francis, home of the Conventual Franciscan province of Our Lady of Consolation. On Saturday, many of those cars will be turning into the drive and parking in the fields, as the friars of "The Mount" host their annual picnic.

For those looking for something to do other than Hullabalou, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Clarksville will hold its Parish Picnic Friday and Saturday.

Booths, live music, beer, raffles, crafts, and a chicken dinner are among the highlights to the annual event.

In the interest of full disclosure, this writer will be pouring beer in the air-conditioned comfort of the gambling area (also known as the school gymnasium) on Friday evening and will be proudly flouring pound after pound of chicken on Saturday morning and afternoon.

There's a lot more than three reasons to cross the river this weekend - if you are a lover of the libations, that is. You see, this Saturday, Indiana is host to an alcoholic's wonderland. One could make a driving tour of it. Just be sure to find a designated driver. And a time machine or some sort of teleporter wouldn't hurt, either. These events are all on Saturday and all looks spectacular. 

Did you notice the beautiful bowl and plate photographed above?                        Those are MINE. 

Do you know where I got them?                                                                        An ART FAIR.

Want some beautiful dishes of your own? How about a painting? Artsy clothes or jewelry? Lawn ornaments?                                                                Then go to Art on the Parish Green this weekend.  

There are a few things you can count on in life: Germany's peculiar fascination with David Hasselhoff, the cancellation of a Tom Arnold sit com, and the Kentucky Reggae Festival taking place in Louisville over the Memorial Day weekend. This year's installment will happen Memorial Day weekend May 29-31 at the Water Tower at River Road and Zorn Avenue.

Tickets cost $6 before 6 P.M. and $9 after 6:00. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Parking is free and lawn chairs, blankets, and strollers are welcome.

The Motherlodge website describes itself as a live arts exchange based in Louisville and Brooklyn, New York.

Looking to get more exposure for your very own Van Gogh or Picasso original pieces of artwork?  Louisville Collegiate School’s Art in the Highlands is offering a chance to be involved!

Gaslight Festival
Gaslight Square, Jeffersontown
Sept. 13-20

Westport Village announces a new summer fun event Summer Vacation Festival, Friday and Saturday, July 10th and 11th. Westport Village is located at the corner of Westport Road and Lyndon Lane.