The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs will host the third annual fundraising run and walk, the QDOBA 5K RAISE FOR THE KIDS. Help provide tutoring, mentoring and a safe place to hang out to at risk kids by participating in this event. Prizes will be awarded to those who raise money to support the Boys & Girls Clubs. See event website for details and to register.

Due to the aftereffects of Hurricane Ike, Switzerland County’s (IN) Sept. 20th Junque Jubilee has been rescheduled to Sept. 27th from 8am-4pm. The public is invited as residents and businesses in downtown Vevay (IN) and across Switzerland County are cleaning out their closets in preparation for “Junque Jubilee”, a community-wide yard sale on September 27 from 8 am-4 pm. Participants who pre-registered for the event before Sept. 24 are included on a map available to shoppers at the Switzerland County Visitors Center located at 128 West Main Street located in Vevay.

Save Money and buy used. Kids clothing, toys, home decor, tools. You name it and we will have it.

Photography Exhibit by John Sodrel Rural Kentuckiana scenes and Images from Jiujiang, China September through November at: FB3 Development 624 E. Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 (Open during normal business hours) Special "Meet the Artist" receptions with food, drinks, and music on October 3 and November 7 in conjunction with the First Friday Trolley Hop.

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Park Champion volunteers help restore, enhance and preserve the Olmsted parks. Make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun while making parks a more attractive part of the community. Register with Sarah Wolff at 432-2677 or sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org. To check on weather-related cancellations call 432-2677.

The Frazier hosts Liberty on the Border: A Civil War Exhibit September 27, 2008 through January 19, 2009 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial.

The “Head Over Heels” Walk is a Bellarmine University-sponsored event in support of brain injury prevention, hosted by BIAK.  Brain Injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children, ages birth to 4 and 14 to 19.  In addition, Kentucky’s rate of brain injury is twice the national average. 

An opportunity for pet lovers to unite in a family-friendly, fun environment!

Downtown Living Tour 2008, A Showcase of Downtown Living Experiences Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check in at the lobby of the Brown & Williamson Tower, corner of 4th & Liberty. Pick up a map and board the buses to tour 20 sites, both condos and apartments. The tour is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.downtownlivingtour.info

Music Together is an early childhood music & movement program based on the belief that all children are musical! Filled with developmentally appropriate activities, Music Together classes build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement and are designed so that newborns, toddlers and pre-schoolers can take this musical journey together.

Get your team together, or bring your family out for a day of fun at the Hoops Customer Appreciation Fall Festival & Basketball Tournament! Games, activities, and fun for the whole family! Tournament Team Entry Fee: $25.00 (Mention this ad to recieve special savings!) Admission FREE with this ad! For more information or to register for the tournament, call 814-6677, or email leahfarris@wherethegameis.com Visit us on the web at www.wherethegameis.com Add us to your MySpace friends! myspace.com/hoopslouisville

Award-winning folksinger Chris Vallillo uses historic narratives, contemporary folk music and period folk songs Lincoln may well have known and sung as a way to bring Lincoln and his times to life! Using vintage instruments, including six-string and bottleneck slide guitars, the songs and their histories "give the listener a better understanding not only of what drove the interests and passions of one of America's greatest presidents, but of what contributions to the fascinations and artistry of one of the country's most respected folk artists."

This special exhibition is done with children who have all levels of
disability and even medically fragile involvement.  The kids love it and
often have the time of their lives.  We'll have a true pro wrestling ring
set up and each child will get to be a "star" for the day.

Everyone won't want to miss this fun exhibition!  Bring your cameras and
autograph books!
+  Family picnic-burgers, dogs, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, and more!
Plus face painting, corn-hole toss, inflatable, & bubbles.

Intro to Tapestry Weaving Adult Workshop by Louise Halsey

With a focus on engaging with the museum’s current exhibition and exploring art techniques, Family Art Sparks Studios bring art alive through fun and unique activities. Free with $5 admission to Art Sparks.

Start the Challenge with a Meet and Greet Healthy Food Potluck Lunch followed by the Complaint Free World Challenge! Wellness of the mind, body and spirit begin with a challenge. Helping to develop a complaint free world will assist each of us in developing the wellness we seek. Will Bowen challenged his congregation and that was the beginning. Are you willing to bring the challenge to your life? Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul was very supportive of this challenge. Enjoy your life the way you always wanted by participating in the 21 day challenge. Learn how . .

This event is designed to be a citywide forum in which community members, corner store owners, farmers, and elected officials can dialogue about the food issues affecting our communities here in Metro Louisville. These forums will happen in conjunction with Stone Soup Community Kitchen- where the community gathers to cook together and eat together.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is universally regarded as the greatest child prodigy and greatest genius in music history. What was the impact of Mozart's complex personality on his creative output?

New Castle, Ky: Smith-Berry Winery's dinner and concert season continues
Saturday, Sept. 27, with the old time Kentucky folk sound of the John Harrod
& Kentucky Wild Horse Band.

 Dinner will feature grilled butterfly pork chops and chicken breast, cheese
grits made with Kentucky's own Weisenberger grits, Roma beans braised with
garlic, vinaigrette coleslaw and homemade lemon bars, brownies, chocolate
chip and sugar cookies. As always, veggie burgers are available on request;
soft drinks are included.

The Art Auction proceeds benefit the LVAA's Children's Free Art Classes Program and the Mary Spencer Nay Scholarship Fund at the University of Louisville.

Date:September 27th, 2008, Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm, Cost:$25.00 per person, Send check to: Ahrens co/Betty(Burkhart)Kruer, 6105 Broxie Ct. Louisville, KY 40258, Directions: 2 blocks behind White Castle's on the corner of Preston Highway & Eastern Parkway

The August Coffee House was a blast! Back by request! * Poetry Readings * Storytelling * Music * Dramatic Presentation * Refreshment Bar (donation) We'll provide the mic! YOU provide the entertainment! $5 at the door. Sign up now to share Your talent!

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!

Sheena E brought memorable hits like Morning Train, & James Bond’s For Your Eyes Only. Become a pops subscriber 587-8681. Single tickets call 361-3100.

This kind of production always draws an enthusiastic crowd-beautiful costumes, exotic music and talented mid-eastern dancers will be sure to entertain. For further info check out www.cliftoncenter.org.

Under the direction of company founder Jacques Heim, this troupe of dancers, actors and gymnasts leap, fly and twirl against a backdrop of outrageous sets to thrill, engage and enchant you. Diavolo explores the challenge of relationships, the absurdities of life and the struggle to maintain our humanity in an increasingly technological world with their unmistakable craftiness and wit.

Your are cordially invited to attend the Oldham County Singers 10th Anniversary Gala Concert as we celebrate the joy of choral music. The evening will include selections from our extensive repertoire, guest musicians, sign language interpretation and will be followed by an After Glow reception. Tickets for the event are $10.00 each and will be available the evening of the concert or by contacting Natalie at 502-592-4230 or Kathleen at 502-425-8786. More information about Oldham County Schools Arts center events and programs is available on-line at www.oldhamcountyartscenter.com

originally dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from Bram Stoker's world famous novel, Dracula, as adapted & directed by William McNulty Experience the gothic story as you’ve never seen it before with the recently redesigned sets, costumes, lighting and sound—plus new thrills and chills that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Wick's Dixie HWY: Olivia Henken 9:30 - 1:30

Wick's Goose Creek: Acoustic MD 9-1

Get fed in body and spirit! Please join us for Bible study and a wonderful brunch!

Uncover the horror buried beneath the theater of terror. 10,000 square feet of fear brought through October 31st. If...you find your way out of the haunted theater, a casket awaits where you may experience being buried alive as a haunted organist plays. Open rain or shine with indoor line and wheelchair accessibility. Located near Louisville, Kentucky just across the Ohio River.

Receiving Glorious Praise for his victory over the Turks, Governor Otello (Stephen O'Mara) returns to Cyprus to the embrace of his love Desdemona and the jealousy of his rival Iago. Giuseppe Verdi's masterpiece of scandal and vengeance brings to life one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies.

The Danger Run is a haunted ghost run game that you play with your friends in which you solve clues to find terrifying haunted houses.

EVERYONE IS INVITED COME SEE BRIDES GET DOWN AND DIRTY AT THE CAKE DIVE Make-A-Wish CAKE DIVE and Tasting Event - September 26-27. The event opens with a reception tasting event Friday, September 26th from 6 to 9 pm The sweetness continues Saturday, September 27th from 1 to 4 pm with the CAKE DIVE taking place at 3 pm Come to Kaden Tower to sample all manner of sweets and to watch brides "DIVE" into the Sullivan Cake for $1,000 prize from Gross Diamond Company September 26 and 27.

The RE/MAX Balloon will be participating with pilots from around the country for up to $40,000 in cash prizes at the Bluegrass Balloon Festival. The festival expands to include FREE rides in the RE/MAX 30th Anniversary Balloon, an art festival, a charity walk, and many other events. Be sure to come see the RE/MAX 30th Anniversary Balloon! -- Join us September 26-28, 2008 at Bowman Field.

Adelante Rooftop Latin Dance Party....the tradition continues.... When: Sunday, September 28th from 7-11pm. Where: Glassworks Building, 815 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Join us under the stars on the roof of the Glassworks Building as we dance the night away to the Salsa, Merengue and Latin rhythms of COSA SERIA. New for this Year... a special Latin Lounge in the beautiful, intimate surroundings of the former Jazz Factory in the Glassworks Lower Level. There you can enjoy food, drink and more music in a romantic, urban setting.

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.

“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.

Rich with atmosphere and the feel of southern rural life, the play blends humor and poignancy as it probes into the circumstances and stories of various cult members in a Penecostal snake-handling church.

October 4-5, 9-12, 16-19, 23-26, 2008 Thursdays and Fridays 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays 4 – 8 p.m. Special ticket required If scary is no fun for your little one, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Join us for an evening of not-too-scary Halloween fun for the whole family with costumed characters and fanciful storybook scenes all over the Zoo. Plus there’s trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under, the Halloween Express Train ride and more. Parking is $3 at the Zoo OR take advantage of free parking and shuttle bus service from Derby City Field.

September 20, 27 and October 4, 2008 8-11 a.m. in the bus parking lot. ZooPoopyDoo Compost is back! This rich compost mixture made with manure from Zoo animals has long been a favorite of local gardeners. Now you can purchase ZooPoopyDoo as well as high quality hardwood bark mulch by the truckload! Make your purchases at the Zoo ticket windows and then proceed to the bus parking lot to pick up your compost or mulch. Mulch: $22.50 per load for small pick-up trucks $35.00 per load for medium to full size pick-up trucks ZooPoopy Doo: $30 per bobcat scoop

The Speed Art Museum in Louisville premieres one of the most important collections of American art in the world. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery features the best American art from 1660 to 1900, presenting a glimpse into the history of this great nation from its pre-Revolutionary beginnings to the Gilded Age.

September Artist of the Month

Sponsored by Eleanor Bingham Miller Shelly Zegart's love of American quilts began in the mid-1970s when she was looking for quilts to use as art in her new home. Since then, she has been a passionate collector, curator, author and lecturer on both antique and contemporary quilts. She has helped to build quilt collections in Kentucky and around the world. This exhibition features about 2 dozen quilts from her personal collection that are of particular significance to her because of their relationships to family, particular artists, specific exhibitions and significant local collections.

Sponsored by Mollie Heron with support from Marie Hochstrasser and Arturo Alonzo Sandoval. The American Tapestry Alliance is a 25 year old non-profit organization that promotes and supports tapestry weaving. The Biennial is a juried exhibition which highlights the art of some of the best contemporary tapestry weavers from across the globe. The tapestries featured in the exhibition demonstrate the diverse and creative ways in which individual artists successfully integrate contemporary concerns into this venerable medium.

Julius Friedman is mainstay in the visual arts community of Kentucky. As a graphic designer, photographer, visual artist, co-owner of Chapman Friedman gallery and owner of the design firm IMAGES, his work has touched many facets of the visual arts scene for more than 20 years. Friedman is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work with advertising and posters but his larger body of work has encompassed a wide-ranging series of explorations including furniture design, bookmaking, art installations, sculpture and photography.

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. About the Artist:

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PAUL PALETTI GALLERY EXHIBITS WORK OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER KENRO IZU “Sacred Places” makes Louisville debut as a fundraiser for the Angkor Hospital for Children LOUISVILLE, KY 7/31/08 — “Sacred Places,” the photographs of Kenro Izu, will open as part of the First Friday Gallery Hop from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 5, 2008 at Paul Paletti Gallery, 713 East Market Street. The exhibit will be on display until November 28, 2008.

August 30 - October 14: CYNTHIA KELLEY OVERALL “A Portrait of the Yorkshire Dales” Cynthia Kelley Overall is an Elizabethtown artist who paints scenes depicting the disappearing professions of herding and farming with reverence and an old-world charm. Opening reception for the artist is Saturday, August 30, 3-5pm.

Over 30 artists aprticipating in this annual exhibition Kentucky Backroads 602 S. 3rd St -40202 992-3167 M-S: 11-7

Whackers and Hackers is an exhibition guest curated by Scott Scarboro. Artists have been asked to observe the simple form and function of a golf club and then create a non-functional club in another material. Clubs and putters constructed or embellished using glass, ceramics, cast iron, found objects and more inspired by the hackneyed tried and true.

This energetic group of seven young artists is at a formative point in their careers. Each artist presented is developing an individual voice, and as expected, the work is visceral and intuitive. All of the artists have recently finished their Bachelor of Fine Arts and are either enrolled in graduate school or working in their studios, and outside of the academic environment.

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.

This exhibit will feature mixed media works by Lisa Austin.

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.

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:

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

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.

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