This book, a Sydney Taylor Award Notable Book of 2008, tells the story of a young child who learns the meaning of friendship and comfort when his family places a mezuzah on the door of his new home.  Sponsored by The PJ Library, this event is intended for children, ages 6 months - 6 years and their parents.  It includes an author reading, signing of books, crafts and refreshments.

The event includes an author reading, book signing, crafts and refreshments.

· Sunday, November 16th • 1:00-3:30 pm • Lida Rowland Snow - Cakes by Lyda • $30.00 • “Creative Cookie Decorating” • HANDS-ON CLASS! Learn how to give your cookies that WOW factor! You will learn how to make painted cookies, fondant covered cookies and wafer paper lay-ons for cookies as well as more fun and creative cookie decorating ideas.

In this memoir, Schein and Bernstein describe their story of how each of them discovered at age 35 that she had a twin sister. Records of a secret twin study on nature versus nurture conducted by the adoption agency were sealed, so the authors began their own investigation. Other stories about twins and triplets separated at birth and reunited as adults are included.  Book signing with question and answer session to follow.TICKETS: FREE

FINAL YEAR—DON'T MISS OUT! With quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two actors portray the zany citizens of quirky Tuna, Texas for the final year of this ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer, in an irreverent comedy for adults. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse

Please join us as we welcome Adam Day, Martha Greenwald, and Rebecca Morgan Frank whose work is included in the recently released Best New Poets 2008. Best New Poets is an annual anthology of 50 poems from emerging writers.  Carmichael’s is delighted to host three regional poets whose work is counted among the very best new voices.

Jazz vocalist Jennifer Lauletta and her quintet will perform songs from her new album, "The Mind of Love: Jennifer Lauletta sings the songs of k.d. lang." The band includes Louisville jazz stalwarts Greg Walker, Steve Crews, Todd Hildreth, Sonny Stephens and Joe Lauletta.

FINAL YEAR—DON'T MISS OUT! With quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two actors portray the zany citizens of quirky Tuna, Texas for the final year of this ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer, in an irreverent comedy for adults. Sponsored by Texas Roadhouse

Lorraine Hansberry’s legendary American drama about the power of hopes, dreams and family across generations in the 1950s. The fiercely moving, groundbreaking story celebrates 50 years as a major American masterpiece.

Spalding University’s Festival of Contemporary Writing, the state’s largest spring-fall reading series, will be held November 15-22, featuring free readings by faculty, guests, and alumni of Spalding University’s brief-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing program. The events will be held at Spalding’s Egan Leadership Center lectorium, located at the corner of Fourth and Breckinridge streets, except where noted.

Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Celebration of Recently Published Books (Gallery, 16th floor, Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway)

Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to fi nd out “whodunit”! Clues and “red herrings” are all around as you make your way through this interactive, family friendly and wildly entertaining murder-mystery thriller! Along the way, you will even meet a real live character from the story while trying to solve the mystery!

Spalding University’s Festival of Contemporary Writing, the state’s largest spring-fall reading series, will be held November 15-22, featuring free readings by faculty, guests, and alumni of Spalding University’s brief-residency Master of Fine Arts in Writing program. The events will be held at Spalding’s Egan Leadership Center lectorium, located at the corner of Fourth and Breckinridge streets, except where noted. Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m. Celebration of Recently Published Books (Gallery, 16th floor, Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway)

The Light Before Christmas, showing in the IMAX Theatre November 14, 2008 – January 4, 2009 After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas Eve, two children find themselves as characters in the classic tale “The Night Before Christmas,” as they experience the wonder and delight of Santa visiting their home. This stunning stop-motion animated film features lavishly detailed sets and characters inspired by the fascinating designs of renowned artist James C. Christensen with a musical score of beloved Christmas classics.

Animalopolis, showing in the IMAX Theatre November 14, 2008 – January 4, 2009 Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature’s massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, discover how nature provides humor and wonder everywhere. Watch cheetahs race like Ferraris, bears that run their own fishing school, an opera-singing lion, and a sea of crabs that hold a town hostage! Designed for children ages 4 to 10, ANIMALOPOLIS contains numerous short animal stories, using humorous poetic narration to delight children and adults.

Get ready for a night of laughs as veteran comedian Ralphie May brings his special brand of comedy to Stand Up Live. Ralphie May's popularity exploded after the success of the first season of NBC’s hit reality series, “Last Comic Standing”. Long-time fans of his stand-up were joined by countless new fans when America thought he was robbed of the winner’s title. Ralphie combines the familiar elements of hip-hop and topical comedy with a dash of southern down-home flavor and quick wit. His first DVD, appropriately titled “Just Correct,” went PLATINUM!

Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble Presents The Lesser Tragedy of Pammon: a Comedy Beware of Greeks bearing big pointy spears. November 13, 15, 17*, 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm November 14 at 9:30pm At the Rudyard Kipling *Yes, November 17 is a Monday. Unusual? Yes. Trendy? We hope so.

P. Diddy Bad Boys of Comedy November the 22 at the Historic Brown Theatre The nation’s hottest up-and-coming urban comedians take the spotlight when the exclusive HBO series P. Diddy The Bad Boys of comedy takes the stage November 22nd at the Brown Theatre. The Bad Boys of Comedy features rising comedy stars performing before a live audience. A famous M/C introducing the comedians, and a famous DJ providing the music.

Every year during the Holiday Season, the Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation holds a Poinsettia fund-raiser.  We depend on proceeds from the sale of the poinsettias to support patient services, educational programs, and research for a cure.

A Holiday poinsettia can do a lot more than brighten your home.  By purchasing a poinsettia, you can make the holidays brighter for those men, women, and children living with the daily challenges of an incurable bleeding disorder, such as hemophilia.

HOPE for Pets On-Line Auction: HOPE for Pets is having an On-Line Auction starting November 1. The Auction will be carried over to a Silent Auction at their HOPE for the Holidays Bazaar and Dessert Buffett on November 22 at the Shepherdsville Christian Church. A Corn Hole Tournament is also being held. If you can't make it to the Bazaar to bid on items, there is an Absentee Bid function where your on-line bids are carried through to the Silent Auction. Go to www.hopeforpets.org and click on the Auction link.

The classic story of the boy who refuses to grow up! Great entertainment for the entire family. V.I.P. seating available for an extra $5 per ticket. V.I.P. means best seats and choice intermission treats.

GALLERY HOP

Printmaker Mary Lou Hess and painter Carol Brenner Tobe both interpret their experiences through poignant depictions of landscapes and objects. This exhibit brings together the work of these two artists whose lives and careers have taken parallel paths for years. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit programs. Exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.

Photographer Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal of Dillsboro, IN will be the featured artist throughout November at The Main Street Café located at 117 West Main Street in downtown Vevay. Her work will feature both color and black and white landscape and scenic images from across four states.

Discover the denizens of the field and forest with Bernheim's Scarecrow Jubilee! Enjoy this parade of uniquely crafted modern-day scarecrows now through November 30. Delight in adventures with (not so) Chicken Little, take a picture with Mr. Bernheim and the Creatures of the Forest, play a tune with a musical grasshopper and katydid because it's A Time for Fiddling Around and gather some ideas for your own scarecrow next year. Watch for details at bernheim.org in January 2009 - but come to Bernheim now and meet the forest's newest inhabitants!

At this fun-filled class, you'll dance to the latest hits using the basic steps of merengue, salsa, rhumba, and cha-cha. Special attention will be given to footwork, Latin hip motion, and following. This is a perfect opportunity to prepare for weddings, parties, and other social occasions. Both singles and couples are welcome.

If you are sick and tired of only imagining what it would feel like to finally take your fitness to the next level, then look no further. Call me to schedule your FREE visit to the #1 Fitness Boot Camp in Louisville, Kentucky. We want you to see first hand why we are the Industry's Experts in Boot Camp Training. Our staff of Fitness Degreed & Nationally Certified Personal Trainers will turn you into a walking talking billboard for the benefits of exercise. We challenge each and everyone of you to "Discover the Art of Transforming Your Body".

Women of all fitness levels, sizes and ages are gaining great results with Adventure Boot Camp! You can too! Are you looking for a jump-start to your fitness program? Then this adventure is for you! Whether you are a beginner, an avid fitness enthusiast or just tired of the same routine come try this whole new approach to exercise!

Opening Reception: Friday October 24, 2008, 5 - 7:30pm Sponsored by: Lucy Dalton, George and Mary Lee Fischer, David and Marlene Grissom, The Kane Fund, Vivianne Lake, J. D. and Barbara Nichols, Doreen Lyn Ovca, Don and Libby Parkinson, Arturo Alonzo Sandoval, Harry and Judith Shapira, William and Mary Stone, William and Lindy Street, Sutherland Foundation, Inc. – Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, Dace Brown Stubbs and Dr. William King Stubbs, Patricia Vairin, Daniel and Margaret Woodside.

Opening Reception: Friday October 24, 2008, 5 - 7:30pm KMAC is thrilled to present our annual Holidazzle exhibition, which delivers beautiful, hand crafted fine art. This exhibition is a special event as every item is available for purchase and is sure to satisfy all. Ranging from jewelry to home décor including, ceramics, wood, glass, fiber, and more. All of our highly respected artists are masters of their craft and include many of Kentucky’s finest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

12 Week Weight Loss Challenge and Nutrition Class. This is a community wide event to educate everyone on health and nutrition and provide the tools necessary to make better food choices. You will receive a personal coach, free metabolism test and learn about topics such as protein, water, how to rev up your metabolism, exercise and much more to help you lose weight and keep it off. $25 of ech person's registration fee is given back to the top three BIGGEST LOSERS! Please call Sarah at (502) 384-2284 to pre-register or for more information.

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.

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