Community Montessori Charter Public School invites the community to an open house for its new Dream School from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, August 16, at 4102 St. Joseph Rd., off Grant Line Rd., in New Albany. Community Montessori is a tuition-free education choice and the only one of its kind in Southern Indiana.

Be whisked away to an enchanting evening for needy pets! The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) will host its 15th annual TUXES & TAILS benefit auction and gala, with the theme of “Fairy Tails.” Join us for a silent and live auction, open bar, hors d'oeuvres and dancing!

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12,000 +new, used,collectible and remainderedbooks for sale! Cookbooks, children's books, military, civil war and lots, lots more. Prices start at $1, most int he $2 or $3 range. After 2 p.m. on Sunday, by the bag for $10!

The 14th Annual North Harrison School Band Car Show will be held on Saturday, August 16th 2008 from 10 am to 5 pm at North Harrison High School located on Highway 64 in Ramsey, Indiana. The event is hosted by the Mid South Mopar Association. Registration begins at 10am with drive-thru judging until 3pm. Day of show entry is $15. Along with the car show there will be music, door prizes, a drawing for a zero turn radius mower, a silent auction, 50-50 drawing, carnival style games for the kids, a cake walk, dunking booth, and more.

Mark your calendars for the Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes!! This event which is sponsored by Bonnycastle TV and Appliance allows you to view everything from a whole house remodel to a sunroom addition in the 15 participating homes. See all the trends in remodeling and construction that you can customize to your home! Mark your calendars for Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17 from Noon- 6 p.m. each day. Visit www.hbal.com for more information on the participating homes and maps for directions! Dates: August 16 & August 17 Time: Noon- 6 p.m.

Come check out a fusion of American pop & rock to Latin rhythms at this years Kentucky State Fair. TA2 will be playing under the brand new tent located right on the thrillway called the "Carnaval" tent. Come drink & dance to the hot Latin rhythms of TA2 Latin Sound. For performance times go to www.ta2latinsound.com on the events page.

The New Power of 3 Session In this 1 of a kind session, experience the Power of 3 different healing modalities simultaneously that create a healing session unlike anything you've ever experienced before! While you lay comfortably, on the NEW Wholisound vibational table, a custom selection of healing crystals tailored to your specific needs will be laid on your body. After the laying on of the crystals, the energy of the Reiki and Drumming begin. The Reiki, Crystals, and sound table compliment, assist and amplify the vibrational healing and intention of the Drum.

Come see what we have it is a fun place to be. We have classes starting at $25. to $50. We have different beads also have jewelers supplys also have a Jewerly to repair on premiss to do one of a kind designs reasonable. Also have artist necklaces and rings and we do repair jewerly. So please come and see us.We are open on the Trolly Hop the last Friend of the month.

Things get underway at 5pm with MMJ on the Ipod and cheap beverages at the bar. Jenicca's will feature $2 pints of BBC Hefe and $10 buckets of BBC (keeping things local you know) along with an awesome appetizer sampler of fresh salsa, red pepper hummus, veggies, and a variety of cheeses.

Join the Kentucky Humane Society for its 15th annual TUXES & TAILS benefit auction and gala, presented by Brown-Forman, on Saturday, August 16, 2008.

There will be a HEALTHY APPETIZER POTLUCK RECEPTION from 6:00 to 7:00, bring a healthy appetizer and visit old friends and make new ones. In this evening workshop you will experience the power of the drum to help relieve stress. We will experience how the healing power of the drum can release the energy of stress and transform it into helpful energy and joy. Pay on line or at the Center. Space is limited. 15 to 20 drums will be provided so reserve a drum or bring your own. See website for details.

The Voice-Tribune's Best Dressed will celebrate our most fashionable citizens and benefit Hosparus: The Community of Hospices of Louisville, S.Indiana and Central Kentucky.

It’s that time of month again the third Saturday is upon us and we will be showing “ET the Extra Terrestrial” at EP Tom Sawyer State Park. Live music starts at 7:30; games around for young and old, free popcorn and then movie starts at sundown - roughly 9:45pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Admission is $5, while BVS Members get in for free. Feel free to call with any questions - 502-287-2772. Perfect for a date night or an evening out with the family or friends! Where else could you get live music and a movie for just $5?!

E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park 7:00pm-til end of movie Saturday, August 16 Bon Vivant Savant presents a new monthly summer series, every third Saturday of the month leading up to Sept. 20, featuring a classic from the 80’s, which the whole family can enjoy! The next movie will be E.T. on Saturday, August 16 from 7:00pm-around Midnight. This family fun event will feature free popcorn & candy, free lemonade and water, live local music with Weber- and some good ole fashioned fun featuring field games including corn hole and horse shoes with movie beginning at dark.

It doesn't happen all the time that one of the biggest bands in America hails from your hometown. As Louisvillians, we're lucky that way. My Morning Jacket kicks off their full support tour for the excellent "Evil Urges" album at our own Waterfront Park on August 16.

Concertgoers will find that Brad Paisley is certainly not cooler online than he is in person. Paisley, who was awarded Top Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music in both 2007 and 2008, will keep the crowd laughing and dancing the entire night when he performs his humor-laced hits such as “Online” and “I’m Gonna Miss Her,” beginning at 8 p.m.

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ formula of personalities and musical styles have given them a successful musical career spanning more than 25 years. In 2003, Jett was one of only two women named in Rolling Stones’ 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Her band has broken several records, accomplished many firsts and proven that their smash hit “I Love Rock N’ Roll” is truly descriptive of their feelings about their music.

My Morning Jacket will take care of the party when they play their 3-hour set for thousands of fans on August 16, but when the show is over and the crowd disperses, Louisville.com invites the crowd to our afterparty on the rooftop of the Glassworks building on West Market at 9th street.

Madison, Indiana's SameSoul (www.myspace.com/samesoul) will take care of the music with their original blend of roots, fusion, and jam rock.

You’re invited to our first annual Louisville Area Youth Revival! It’s a spectacular event to start the school year off right. Won't you join us for a celebration? We're celebrating Christ, and we want you to be a part of our amazing youth services. FRIDAY EVENING, August 15, 2008 SATURDAY EVENING, August 16, 2008 7:00 PM each night SOLID ROCK CHURCH OF GOD at 6800 Beulah Church Road

Come to the Jodi Arnold Trunk Show at Peacock Boutique, featuring the entire Fall Collection! Receive a free gift with purchase! Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily 2828 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 http://www.jodiarnoldnyc.com

LOUISVILLE – Spencerian College is hosting two Scholarship Days on Friday and Saturday, August 15 and 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is open to the public. Tour the campus, enjoy refreshments and explore careers in healthcare and business. Participants will also have the opportunity to attend financial aid workshops and have a chance to win scholarships. Scholarship exams will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. .

Don’t miss your chance to be a star! Mike Linnig’s Famous Seafood and Entertainment Tents hosts it’s annual KARAOKE CONTEST with a $1,000 Grand Prize to the Adult Division Winner! *** Age Divisions *** Children 12 and under Grand Prize: $50 Teens 13 to 18: Grand Prize: $100 Adults 19 and over Grand Prize: $1,000 *** Registration Information *** Daily Registration for Children and Teen Division begins at 6:00pm. Daily Registration for Adult Division begins at 7:00pm.

The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State. More than 600,000 attend America’s largest indoor fair, which uses over 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While its roots are in agriculture, the Kentucky State Fair has grown into a trade and public education exposition, as well as a major entertainment venue. Be a Part of It!!

This exhibit will feature mixed media works by Lisa Austin.

Please join us for the Artist's Reception on Friday evening, August 8, 2008 from 6-8p.m. August 8 is also Girls Night Out in downtown La Grange. Have a great margarita at Norma Jean's or a Guiness at Irish Rover, browse the many wonderful stores on Main Street and enjoy some hors doeuvres and great art with us at Gallery 104. All artwork is for sale and will remain on exhibit through September 7, 2008.

Paintings by Tom Cannady Opening Reception August 1st 5:30-9:00 P.M. In Conjunction with Kentucky Art Car Weekend the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft presents paintings by Tom Cannady.

Collaborative works of married Flame Run co-founders, Susie and Brook White

July 25 – August 29: PETER GOOCH PAINTINGS Narrow, hyper-elongated paintings of abstract strips of color that playfully shift in light and color. Influenced by the formations and rhythms of movement through the landscapes surrounding the Great Lakes in Ontario, Gooch’s paintings create subtle tensions between the jumps in palettes that contrast the organic surfaces within their geometric application.

Join our 12 week Nutrition Class and earn DOLLARS for losing pounds! Each participant receives a personal coach, group support and weekly prizes for most weight lost. Contact (502) 384-2284 to register or for more information.

This exhibit will feature new work by Dayton, Ohio artist Peter Gooch. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 10-5:30pm and Sat 10-3pm.

This exhibit will feature work by Kerry Lawrence. Lawrence specializes in timepieces, stand alone and wall clocks and hand built furniture.

Learn about Indiana painter Sid Crosier (1858-1930), who came to realize that decisions of the spirit are more important than opportunity. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm.

This exhibition is a competition for Kentucky artists. The show includes over 30 artists and many different mediums; most works are for sale. The grand prize is $500 and a solo exhibit.

National Amusements is excited to kick off another year of the “Attack of the B Movies Program,” featuring weekly double features of the best “B” movies from the 50's and 60’s. Visit Stonybrook: Cinema de Lux for a $5.00 double feature every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. Running for thirteen weeks; from August 7 to October 31, the program will end on Halloween night with the Quadruple By-Pass movie marathon. For more information please contact Julie Giguere at 781-461-1600 x369 or visit nationalamusements.com Participating Locations in the Louisville Area:

Will You Survive? This Summer Find Out!!

he Beechmont Open Air Market will open on Saturday June 14th. This market will be held each Saturday from 8-12 noon at the Market at Southern Parkway and Wellington. This is the parking lot of the Beechmont Baptist Church.

LaGrange Farmers' Market / Saturdays / June - October

Tradition and Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional art is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibit will feature works by 60 artists and craftspeople from throughout the Southern Arts Federation's nine partner states.

Howard Schatz Redux features the stunningly beautiful color images of ballerinas, models, and acrobats from Cirque du Soleil, all photographed underwater. This exhibit will include those works that were not showcased in the Paul Paletti "H20" exhibition.

Dinosaurs Alive combines stunningly realistic and scientifically accurate computer generated imagery with intriguing documentary footage, dramatic new scenes of real fossils and current dinosaur hunting expeditions.

Assume the role of a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period and explore ways that dinosaurs may have related to one another and their environment.

May 17 through August 31 with a reception for the artists on May 17 from 5-7 PM. Jen Pellerin and Samantha Griffith of Louisville are among the 10 sculptors presented. Admission is free.

The Frazier International History Museum invites you on a righteous trip back to the days of the cultural and political awakening that was the 1960s. This temporary exhibition displays an inspirational collection of 150 photographs from the archives of Look Magazine photographer Stanley Tretick.

Explore the shadow-filled streets of Louisville during this 90 minute tour. Your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries of Louisville's landmarks.

Go back to prom one more time! January 30, 2009 Eight to Midnight Masterson's Free Hors D'oeuvres DJ On site photographer Silent auction to benefit Shawn Bowen, a 5 year old from southern Indiana with leukemia. Cash bar Tickets make a great christmas, birthday or early valentine's day gift!!! Purchase tickets online at www.myalloutsports.com/LouisvilleProm09 or call 812-276-7504. You can also mail checks to: All Out Sports PO Box 70253 Louisville, Ky 40270