The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is excited to announce that for the 7th year, it will be hosting the Kentucky Art Car Weekend on Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 in conjunction with the First Friday Trolley Hop. The weekend will kick off with a drive-in movie hosted by the Mellwood Arts Center on Thursday, July 31st at 9pm. Several cars will be on display, while the Mellwood parking lot will become a full fledged drive-in movie theatre, complete with a concession stand and a radio transmitted sound.

Fri 8/1 5:30p - Tour of Waggener, followed by cocktails at local pub Sat 8/2 2:30p - 7:30p - Family Picnic, E.P. "Tom Sawyer" Park, Shelter #3 More details can be found at http://www.waggener.net Contact - Dave Campbell - waggener78@gmail.com

Friday Night Live will take place on the front lawn of the Home, from 5pm til 10pm, on Friday, August 1st. We will have music by the Midlife Crisis Band and the Epics and the food and beverage booths will be open, as well as several of the adult gaming booths. There is no rain date for this event. The 158th Orphans' Picnic, will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from noon until midnight. Variety of booths, Raffles for the Capital Prize, Weekend Getaway, Fine Dining and Grandfather Clock.

Join us for a 2-hour evening cruise on the charming Spirit of Jefferson, a diesel-powered riverboat that reminds us of the time when steamboats traveled every navigable river in the country! With two enclosed, temperature-controlled decks and outside seating too, the Spirit of Jefferson is a boat for all seasons. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner (advance reservations are required) or take in the sightseeing only - either way is a peaceful ending to a hectic day. Call 502-574-2992 or (toll-free) 866-832-0011 for information, to make a reservation, or to check the status of the cruise.

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Are you ready for an afternoon cruise on the Ohio River? Do you want to take a ride on an historic paddlewheel steamboat? Then join us while we celebrate the Belle of Louisville's remarkable 93rd summer season! Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (advance reservations are required) or sightseeing only, and take a leisurely 2-hour cruise on the Ohio River. It's steamboating at its best! Call 502-574-2992 or (toll-free) 866-832-0011 for information, to make a reservation, or to confirm the status of the cruise.

In Conjunction with the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Mellwood is hosting Kentucky Art Car Hoedown.

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.