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:

Learn why glass shape does matter at Morton The Steakhouse’s “From the Vine to the Glass” event on Friday, September 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Guests will sample wines in four different Riedel glasses to explore the effect the shape of the glass has on the taste of the wine. Each guest will receive a set of four Riedel wine glasses from the “Flow” series that are valued at $60!

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.

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.

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.

Join us for 2 days of fun & music in a beautiful river setting.

September Artist of the Month

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Expect the Unexpected Louisville, KY (September 2, 2008)… The Louisville Orchestra is so excited about the opening of the 2008-09 Season they are all over town making noise about it. The Louisville Orchestra musicians will be scattered all over Louisville to bring the Fanfara Festival to all areas of our community, ending in the Fanfara grand gala concert!

Pleas​e join us for our 1st First​ Frida​y Troll​ey Hop on Septe​mber 5th. ART ECOLO​GY is featu​ring artwo​rk from J.B. Wilso​n,​ Jill Morga​n,​ Nick Owens​,​ and Emil Walto​n and guest​ artis​t Kenne​th Hayde​n.​ Festi​vitie​s will begin​ aroun​d 5 and conti​nue until​ 9ish.​ Visit​,​ Parti​cipat​e,​ Purch​ase,​ Criti​que,​ Discu​ss,​ and Celeb​rate with us!​!​!​ 224 South Clay str. suite 110 Louisville KY www.artecologyllc.com

The Caffeinated Artist Art Show! Inspired by our on-going series of interviews, we ask the question: Who knows coffee better than artists? Days spent at the local coffee shop? Sleepless nights up working on their unfinished piece? If the cliches are true, then art and coffee go hand in hand. And the collection of caffeinated art from our artists is going to be amazing!! So come by, have a caffeinated beverage, and check out the coffee-themed art! The Big Bone presents The Caffeinated Artist Friday, September 5th at Derby City Espresso 331 East Market St.

Eclectic Photography opens at Signatures of Switzerland County, IN An Eclectic Show of Photography featuring the works of the Southeastern Indiana Camera Club opens Sept. 5 in the Signature Space Gallery at Signatures of Switzerland County, IN. The event will be held from 6-9 pm and is free and open to the public.

Walton to Repeat Harp Performance at Switzerland County Gallery Popular harp player Darlene Walton of Rising Sun will perform at Signatures of Switzerland County Friday, Sept. 5 from 6-9 pm. The performance is free and open to the public. Born in Cincinnati, Walton became interested in music at an early age. Her interest resulted in her studying both the piano and violin. It was during a harp concert in the fifth grade that she spotted her true passion. At sixteen she became the organist at her church and in her early twenties taught piano.

Vevay Main Street presents “It’s 5:00 Somewhere” for the September First Friday. The event will be held Sept. 5 from 6-9 pm in downtown Vevay. Downtown businesses will feature art exhibits and demonstrations, dining and late night shopping. Live entertainment will be provided with free carriage rides available. For more information telephone Switzerland County Tourism at 812-427-3237, or log on to www.vevayin.com.

Glass-letes and glass-lete teams will compete for the bronze, silver, and gold medal in five events: Longest drip: glass artists will see who can get the tallest drip without touching the floor. Biggest bubble: Who can blow the largest bubble in height and width? Glass relay: Teams will be challenged to see who can pass a bubble most times in two minutes Ornament race: Artists will race to see who can make a regular size ornament in the fastest amount of time

Sight & Sound presents… "Homegrown" September 5 & 6 7:30pm Tickets a low, low $7 An evening of local Drama, Music and Fun! Featuring: Walrus Gumboot, Pliney & The Elders, Roger Conley, Skylight Station(on 9/6/only), Talia Girton and much, much more!!! Special preview of "MISERY" by: Stephen King THE RUDYARD KIPLING 422 W. Oak ST. Louisville, Ky. 502-636-1311 www.therudyardkipling.com Tickets available in advance or at the door. Come enjoy great entertainment in a fun food & drink atmosphere! Don't forget our all music late show on Sept. 5th 10:00pm

André Prokovsky’s lush interpretation of the great American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, set to a score including music by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin.

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers: “Goin’ courting” has never been as much fun as in this rip-roaring stage version of the popular MGM movie. Millie is a young bride living in the 1850s Oregon wilderness whose plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Bursting with the rambunctious energy Seven Brides For Seven Brothers is all boisterous fun. Directed by Gary Tipton For CLT reservations call: 812-283-6522 Show dates: September 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 2008

Return to the Jazz Era with Daisy and Gatsby in André Prokovsky’s lush interpretation of the great American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set to a score that includes music by Duke Ellington and George Gershwin, and with incredible scenic and costume designs evoking the Roaring Twenties, “The Great Gatsby” will transport you to the bygone days of the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers, and Prohibition.

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.

Come enjoy great entertainment in a fun food and drink atmosphere. Featuring local acts: Walrus Gumboot, Pliney & The Elders, Talia Girton, Roger Conley and More! Tickets a low, low $5

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:

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.

A contemporary song-cycle musical that ingeniously chronicles the five year life of a marriage, from meeting to breakup...or from break-up to meeting, depending on how you look at it.

Red & Blue 2Nights—2 Candidates Primo 6:00pm-9:00pm Bon Vivant Savant’s original series-Wine & Wisdom welcomes political candidates, Anne Northup and Congressman John Yarmuth to the podium in a casual relaxed forum. This politically charged Wine & Wisdom will offer two separate nights of Q&A, fabulous food, excellent wine and good people.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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