Join us for the Intergalactic bead and jewelry Show! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned jewelry designer, the Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry show has something for everyone! Take one of the many exciting classes offered at our shows and learn new techniques to make beautiful, handcrafted jewelry.

Join us in welcoming the Monks of the Drepung Gomang Monastery as they create a Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala, the Healing Buddha, to invoke healing of the mind and body and promote well-being. The ancient Buddhist art of 'sand painting' is a time consuming, delicate process of creating an intricate design using millions of colored sand particles. The monks will be working on the mandala for 6 hrs a day over 5 days.

Tim Faulkner Gallery will be hosting a closing reception for Jen Goodell's "Underlying Symmetry" on Sunday, November 2nd from noon until 4pm. Come and meet the artist as well as see our new space upstairs in the Mary Craik building. For details or to make an appointment, call (502) 381-1314 or visit www.timfaulknergallery.com.

In conjunction with Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery, the University of Kentucky School of Music will present a program of great music that celebrates America. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the University of Kentucky School of Music. Admission is free. (Auditorium)

The University of Kentucky School of Music will present a program of great music that celebrates America in conjunction with "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery," . Co-sponsored by the Friends of the University of Kentucky School of Music. Admission is free. (Speed Auditorium)

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

Lisa Westmoreland-Doherty will discuss and sign copies of her new book Louisville Architectural Tours, which highlights Louisville's most beautiful architectural treasures. The book provides five walking tours between 45 minutes and 2 hours in length covering a variety of historic neighborhoods.

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

by Jane Austen adapted and directed by Jon Jory Jane Austen’s witty romantic comedy of love, laughter and passion in a lavish stage adaptation—because true love never grows old and “It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

The Louisville Artisans Guild will kick off the holiday shopping season with its annual Holiday Showcase at the American Legion Highland Post in Louisville, Nov 1st and 2nd. Approximately 40 juried guild members will offer exceptional handmade wares in a comfortable indoor setting. These artisans will offer pottery, textiles, sculpture, jewelry, glass, wood, stained glass, photography, painting and more. Exhibitors are from Louisville and surrounding areas of Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

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.

On Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2PM, the Beargrass-St. Matthews Historical Society will present historian John Kleber in a program, Mr. Lincoln Visits Farmington. Mr. Kleber portrays Lincoln and re-enactor Kathy Nichols is a servant at the Farmington Plantation of the 1840s.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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.

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