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Start date: 10/23/2008 - 6:00 pm
End date: 10/23/2008 - 7:00 pm

In conjunction with Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery, Cristina Carbone from the Centre College Art History Department, will discuss images of Worlds Fairs and Expos. Admission is free with paid exhibition admission.

Start date: 10/23/2008 - 6:00 pm
End date: 10/23/2008 - 9:00 pm

Something wicked this way comes… When: Thursday, October 23 6:30pm Where: It's a secret - but we may be the first to have a dinner here Reservations: Call 502-287-2772 Cost: $75 per person, but $10 per person will be donated to a worthy Arts cause (you'll learn more that night)

Start date: 10/23/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 10/23/2008 - 9:30 pm

The world-renowned John Jorgensen Quintet will be playing at the Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe on Thursday, October 23 at 7 pm. The John Jorgenson Quintet features guitarist John Jorgenson, a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's guitar work. Recently, John Jorgenson was chosen to portray Django Reinhardt in the feature film Head in the Clouds.

Start date: 10/23/2008 - 7:30 pm
End date: 10/23/2008 - 9:45 pm

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.

Start date: 10/23/2008 - 7:30 pm
End date: 11/02/2008 - 7:00 pm
(Daily)

Angels in America by Tony Kushner This Pulitzer Prise and Tony Award winning play is many things at once; a drama, an off-beat comedy, a story about sexual, racial, religious, ethnic and political identity. Set in the Reagan era, this story centers around lonliness,family, cowardice, and guilt. It is about living with-and dying from- AIDS, and the resulting ripples of heartbreak. Angels in America is a story tha shines light on all the dark places in the human heart. Show Times: Thursday Oct.23 7:30pm Saturday Oct. 25 7:30pm Sunday Oct 26 2 and 7 pm Monday Oct. 27 7:30pm

Start date: 10/23/2008 - 8:00 pm
End date: undefined
(Weekly)

Every Thursday at 8 pm it's an open mic and arts/entertainment networking event hosted by Showgirl of Soul Divinity Rose...$3 margaritas, win the blind pig and get 5 drinks of choice for $1 each. Once a month its a showcase with paid featured artist, poet, and music act chosen from weekly events. It's an open mic, it's a networking event, it's community building, it's FUN. good times, good food, good music, good people.

Start date: 10/22/2008 - 10:00 pm
End date: 11/15/2008 - 4:00 pm

If you or any of your friends may be interested in taking a Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons Class, please let me know. I am a certified as an Instructor by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training to offer classes. The goal of the class is to learn more about firearms and other "deadly weapons." After taking the course, you may be eligable to obtain your concealed deadly weapons permit allowing one to carry concealed. You may receive a certificate of training from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training after the course.

Start date: 10/22/2008 - 7:30 pm
End date: 10/24/2008 - 4:00 pm

Directed by J. Barrett Cooper Young love and old hatred explode into a whirlwind ofpassion in this innovative and fast-paced 75-minute version of Shakespeare's Classic love story.

Start date: 10/21/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 12/02/2008 - 8:30 pm

For the students who have taken the first class in Self Help Meditation, or for anyone who has been meditating successfully for one year or more. This class broadens the meditative learning from the Self Help Meditation I class and introduces several new deepening techniques that allow the individual to reach a perfect point of stillness. Stress reduction on a continual basis is emphasized, as well as the accompanying benefits that occur to the immune system.

Start date: 10/21/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 11/11/2008 - 9:00 pm

Increase your fluency by attending this Level II class. Prerequisite: Italian for Travelers - Level I or basic experience using the language.

Start date: 10/21/2008 - 6:30 pm
End date: 12/02/2008 - 8:30 pm

Discover the world of commercial voice work as you learn about auditions, taking direction, the recording studio and the key ingredients of a voice demo. All participants will record a variety of commercial reads including straight pitch, characters, dialogue spots, PSAs, and cartoon voices.

Start date: 10/20/2008
End date: 10/25/2008
(All Day)

Is eating out putting a pinch on your pocket book? Louisville Downtown Management District has just the solution for you…. Fleur De Licious, a week-long celebration of downtown Louisville’s cuisine. Dates: October 20-25, 2008 Where: Participating downtown restaurants

Start date: 10/17/2008
End date: 11/18/2008
(Daily)
(All Day)

Tatjana Krizmanic "Journeys". New pastel drawings by Colorado artist. Krizmanic’s pastel works are whimsical displays of European-influenced public and domestic scenes in brilliant strokes of color, making what would seem to be an ordinary occurrence into an extraordinary experience. Her work contains a warm cheerfulness where shifting perspectives make everyday settings come to life. There will be an Artist Talk and Demonstration Friday, October 17 at 4 PM, followed by a reception for the artist from 5 - 7 PM. Exhibition continues through Novemer 18, 2008.

Start date: 10/17/2008 - 10:00 am
End date: 11/18/2008 - 2:00 pm

October 17 - November 18: TATJANA KRIZMANIC PASTELS Tatjana Krizmanic’s pastel works are whimsical displays of European-influenced public and domestic scenes in brilliant strokes of color, making what would seem to be an ordinary occurrence into an extraordinary experience. Her work contains a warm cheerfulness where shifting perspectives make everyday settings come to life.

Start date: 10/16/2008 - 6:00 pm
End date: 11/06/2008 - 8:00 pm

Do you wonder what makes your fingerprints unique? Are you curious about blood spatter and skeletal remains? If you answered yes, then this course is for you! Forensic science is a hot and fun topic! Join in the fun through a variety of activities aimed at analyzing crime scene evidence. Each participant will receive a crime scene keepsake.

Start date: 10/14/2008 - 7:00 am
End date: 11/07/2008 - 6:00 pm

Event :A Photographic View of Extreme Body Piercing by Charles Read Date:Nov.7th-Nov-30 Opening: Nov 7th from 6 to 10 pm. A collection of photographs of extreme body piercing done over the past year. That night there will be a live suspension done on site by Twisted Images Piercing and Tattooing. Music will also be performed by DJ Grozney. There is no charge for admission. Photographs will remain on display for remainder of Nov. Location: Derby City Espresso, 331 E. Market Street, Louisville, Ky.(502) 442-0523 Cost: Free to public

Start date: 10/11/2008 - 5:00 pm
End date: 10/25/2008 - 10:00 am

A concert by Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours and a dinner of tasty Guatemalan food – entertainment with a benefit when all the ticket money goes to support Living Waters for the World. A full house will provide two water systems to serve 6,000 people in the remote Guatemalan highlands. The systems will be installed by a team of six volunteers.

Start date: 10/10/2008 - 6:00 pm
End date: 11/08/2008 - 5:00 pm

Join us opening night, Friday, October 10 from 6 to 10p.m. Come dressed as a character or object from a work of art or book and celebrate a unique point of view in painting and sculpture with Surrealist, Bill Lawson. Art to remain on exhibit through November 8. For more information call, 502-222-3822 or visit our website at www.gallery104.org

Start date: 10/10/2008 - 9:00 am
End date: 11/01/2008 - 9:00 am
(Daily)

THE HIGGINS MAXWELL GALLERY will present American artist Richard L. Matteson Jr. from Oct. 10 until Nov 1.
The show will open with a reception 6:00- 9:00 PM on Oct. 10. Matteson, who is nationally recognized musician, author and artist, will also present two musical performances at the gallery Oct. 11, 7:00 PM and Nov. 1, 7:00 PM.
Admission is free.
The Higgins-Maxwell gallery is open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm. For information

Start date: 10/07/2008 - 6:30 pm
End date: 10/28/2008 - 9:00 pm

Learn how to set up and promote your own presence on the World Wide Web. This course will cover things to consider when creating a Web site and tracking visitor activity. You'll learn how to drive traffic through the major search engines using both paid (pay-per-click advertising) and non-paid (search engine optimization) tactics. Other tactics such as podcasts, blogs and email marketing will be discussed as ways of communicating with your customers and prospects.

Start date: 10/04/2008 - 10:00 am
End date: 10/25/2008 - 5:00 pm
Start date: 10/03/2008 - 8:00 pm
End date: 11/01/2008 - 8:00 pm

THE HAUNTED CHOP SHOP IS OPEN EVERY THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY IN OCTOBER FROM 8 P.M.- 1 A.M. GRAND OPENING PARTY THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND!!! GET THERE BEFORE 10 P.M. AND ITS JUST $5! FEATURES: SIMULATED PLANE CRASH SCENE FEATURING THE PLANE FORMERLY OWNED BY THE BAND "KISS"; ELECTROCUTION ROOM, TOXIC WASTE DUMP, HAUNTED LOUISIANA BAYOU, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! DIRECTIONS: FROM LOUISVILLE, TAKE I-65 NORTH TO EXIT 0. TURN RIGHT ON WEST COURT. TURN RIGHT ON SPRING. CORNER OF MARKET AND SPRING.

Start date: 10/03/2008 - 9:00 am
End date: 10/25/2008 - 9:30 pm

Families who are interested in all the fun and pageantry of Halloween in a
natural setting will have four opportunities to enjoy the holiday during the month of
October at Otter Creek Park.

On the weekends of October 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 and 24-25, the Halloween Family Fest will
transform the campgrounds at Otter Creek with activities for kids of all ages.
Activities such ascampfire bingo, costume parades, corn hole tournaments, pumpkin and
campsite decorating and trick or treating will be offered throughout each weekend

Start date: 10/01/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 11/12/2008 - 9:00 pm

This class will focus on astronomy from an observer's point of view. Questions answered: What resources do I need to discover the universe? How much of what is "out there" can I see? Do I need to invest in expensive equipment to get the most out of stargazing? In six sessions, the universe will be revealed to you! It is an exciting place and you have a ringside seat! And we will answer the last question here and now.....definitely not!

Start date: 10/01/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 10/29/2008 - 9:30 pm

Improve your knowledge of wine as you sample a variety of domestic and imported wines. Continue your learning using a comprehensive workbook containing maps, labels, tasting charts, and more. During this 5-session course, you'll learn: The history of the wine industry How wines are made The effects of weather and geography on taste How to read and interpret labels Tasting techniques How to order and pair wines What happens in the vineyards and why it's important When and how to serve wine How to stock your home wine cellar

Start date: 10/01/2008 - 6:00 pm
End date: 12/03/2008 - 9:00 pm

Students will learn to paint the human face and body. Attention will be given to shape, form, light and shadow. This class will also explore the use of color and composition for psychological effect. Instructor: Marty Edlin, Bachelors degree from the University of Louisville and Masters degree from the Art Institute of Chicago. Marty has been teaching art since 1986 and his artwork has been exhibited since 1984.

Start date: 09/27/2008
End date: 01/19/2009
(Daily)
(All Day)

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

Start date: 09/27/2008 - 8:00 am
End date: 11/30/2008 - 5:00 pm

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.

Start date: 09/26/2008 - 8:00 pm
End date: 10/31/2008 - 1:00 am

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.

Start date: 09/26/2008 - 7:00 pm
End date: 10/25/2008 - 11:00 pm

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.

Start date: 09/19/2008 - 10:00 am
End date: 11/01/2008 - 5:30 pm

“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.

Start date: 09/09/2008 - 10:25 am
End date: 10/26/2008 - 10:25 am

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.

Start date: 09/07/2008 - 12:00 pm
End date: 01/04/2009 - 4:00 pm

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.

Start date: 09/05/2008 - 10:00 am
End date: 10/26/2008 - 5:00 pm

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.

Start date: 09/05/2008 - 10:00 am
End date: 01/03/2009 - 5:00 pm

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.

Start date: 09/05/2008
End date: 10/31/2008
(Daily)
(All Day)

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:

Start date: 09/01/2008 - 9:00 am
End date: 11/28/2008 - 4:00 am

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.

Start date: 07/28/2008 - 6:45 pm
End date: 10/27/2008 - 7:30 pm

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.

Start date: 07/07/2008 - 7:00 am
End date: 10/31/2008 - 11:00 am

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:

Start date: 06/07/2008 - 8:00 am
End date: 10/27/2008 - 1:00 pm

LaGrange Farmers' Market / Saturdays / June - October

Start date: 05/31/2008 - 12:00 pm
End date: 01/31/2009 - 12:00 pm

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.

Start date: 05/10/2008 - 8:00 pm
End date: 11/30/2008 - 9:30 pm

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.

Start date: 01/30/2008 - 8:00 pm
End date: 01/31/2009 - 12:00 am

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

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