Carmichael’s welcomes artist and graphic designer Danica Novogorodoff for a reading and discussion of her new graphic novel, Slow Storm. Novogorodoff grew up in Louisville and is currently working in New York as a designer at the publishing company First Second Books. Her work was nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Single Issue Comic.
Location: Carnegie Center for Art and History201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN47150
“Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards” combines the rich tradition of rug hooking with the universal appeal of playing cards to create both a unique and exciting exhibit. This international exhibit features the work of 57 textile artists, each commissioned to design an 18” x 28” art rug depicting one card from a deck of playing cards. Sponsored by Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Admission is free. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm.
Location: St. Matthews City Hall Building, 2nd floor; 3940 Grandview Avenue, 402073940 GRANDVIEW AVENUE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY40207
Steve Wiser, local architect and long-time civic leader and board member of the Louisville Historical League, will give a presentation entitled BEFORE OLMSTED. This newly developed presentation discusses Louisville's treasured parks and how they came to be.
For more information or to contact the Beargrass-St.Matthews Historical Society please call 502-855-INFO (4636) and press 5.
Rayluma Gallery presents a collection of glass art from some of the areas most talented artists. Artist's include: Mike Hudson, Chad Balster, John Stokes, Casey Hyland, Peter Eichhorn, Jen Walters Petry, Brandon Adkins, Mike Lindzy, Don Carlos Thomas, Barb Cheever, and Johnny Gordon.
Location: Carnegie Center for Art and History201 East Spring Street New Albany, IN47150
Featuring jazz by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet. Free and open to the public. Members of the Buffalo Trace Rug Hookers invite visitors to watch them at work and learn more about rug hooking from 4:30-8 pm. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.
Location: University of Louisville Swain Student Activities Center Suite W310University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky
Mr. Nader’s remarks will cover a broad range of issues, both national and state-wide. Mr. Nader was the first presidential candidate to pledge to end the destructive practice of coal strip mining and mountaintop removal mining. This practice continues to endanger the ecosystem of Eastern Kentucky. Further, a 2004 report by the Courier-Journal found Kentucky to be among the nation’s sickest states. Kentuckians die at a rate of 18 percent above the national average.
Location: Westport Wine and Whiskey1115 Herr Lane Louisville, KY40222
In celebration of Ryder Cup we will host a special wine tasting, US vs Europe. Wines for that evening will represent the countries of the various players from Europe and of course some excellent choices from here in the US. The cost is $5. Also that evening we will be hosting the Junior League, whose members will present prepared food items from their cookbook, Splendor in the Bluegrass.
Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville316 W Main Street Louisville, KY40202
43 PLAYS FOR 43 PRESIDENTS
by Andrew Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo, Chloë Johnston and Karen Weinberg
directed by Sean Daniels
From the acclaimed Neo-Futurists, creators of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, comes an irreverent, hilarious and updated jaunt through the lives of the 43 Commanders-in-Chief. From the first George to the latest, we are giving each President two minutes in the spotlight—and you, our friends in the audience, get to choose #44 each night. No need to thank us. We take our history seriously, too!
Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville316 W Main Street Louisville, KY40202
David Mamet’s scalding play that took Broadway and London by storm and won the Pulitzer Prize. Real estate salesmen face a fiercely competitive battle in this gritty, contemporary masterpiece starring Louisville native and stage and screen actor William Mapother of Lost.
Milwaukee's Waltzing Matilda, renowned for her work as One Beer Prophet and for her legendary storytelling ability and San Francisco's Cindy Emch, published poet and accordion player for Vagabondage and Rhubarb Whiskey, are teaming up for the Hobo Love Tour. Conceived as an accordion poetry sideshow, that brings together the glitter and the gutter, these two tattooed ladies will be telling stories, singing songs and performing antics that must be seen to be believed.
Location: Glassworks815 W Market Street (corner of 9th & Market) Louisville, Kentucky40202
Come work one-on-one with the Glassworks' Glassblowing Artisis and blow your own Golf Ball on the Green Sculpture! A memorable token for your trip to Louisville and to the Ryder Cup!
$72
MON SEPTEMBER 15 – SAT SEPTEMBER 20: 3–8 PM
SUN SEPTEMBER 21, 12-3PM
Location: Glassworks815 W Market Street (corner of 9th & Market) Louisville, KY40202
You can expect to see amazingly large and imaginative sculptures and vessels in this glass exhibition; squids, turtles, and bio-shaped vessels to name a few. Impressive cold and hot-working techniques used in both Venetian and contemporary American glass are employed by the artist resulting in a style that is unique and original to Lydon.
Glassworks Gallery has been exhibiting works created by Philadelphia artist, Christopher Lydon for the past 3? years and is proud to present his newest body of work.
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Location: Jewish Community center of Louisville3600 Dutchmans Ln Louisville, KY40205
Sept. 4-21, 2008
THE FULL MONTY
Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their Girls Night Out,unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process, they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.
* This production is rated R for language and nudity.
SHOW TIMES
Thursday, Sept. 4 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 7 2 & 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 14 2 & 7 p.m.
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.
