Come join in the fun and experience a Music Together Class with the little ones you love. Great class for children ages Birth-Kindergarten and the grownups who love them. Fun-filled Music and Movement Activities! Please RSVP 442.2843 or email us at shine@shinelouisville.com

Discover the history of the holiday tree in this informal touch cart presentation. Free with museum admission. Contact Linda Grabon for more information.

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

Pride of Kentucky Chorus – Sweet Adelines - Holiday Show 7:30pm Join the Pride of Kentucky Chorus for their Annual Holiday Show as they ring in the season with traditional favorites that are sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Be sure to bring the children along, as they are always invited to the stage for their special part of the show. Ticket Price: "By Donation Only" More Information: Visit www.prideofkentuckychorus.org or call (502) 368-SONG.

Join the Louisville Ballet as we celebrate the holiday season with this classic version of a family favorite. Since its debut in 1995, over 1500 children from our community have performed in this production. It truly has become a tradition for families around the region. We invite you to make this special journey with Clara, her Nutcracker prince and all the wonderful characters from The Brown-Forman Nutcracker.

December 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Special ticket required. Join Santa Claus and his elves for a yummy, festive breakfast, crafts for kids, sing-a-longs and a visit from Zoo animals like Mistletoe the reindeer. This special-ticketed event includes a visit with Santa and all-day Zoo admission. Additional support by Best Buy,Coca-Cola and Krispy Kreme.

Think back to the age of radio, before televisions and
Hi-Tech existed. The number one source of information, news and
entertainment; radio shows like "The Howdy Doody Show" and "Amos n'
Andy" streamed over the airwaves every night. Relive those days as
Broadway At Iroquois presents, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
on stage at the Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater. Inspired by the
classic film, this radio play is performed as a 1940's live radio

December 4-7, 10-14, 17-21
Show Times: Wed-Saturday 7:30pm Sunday's 2:00pm
Tickets: $20 General Admission $17 Seniors  $15 Students
Box-office 585-5306 or online purchase www.bunburytheatre.org

Each year the Downtown Management District invites metro area school groups to perform holiday carols in downtown buildings. The schedule for ths year is: Thursday, December 4: Newburg Middle School 9:30 - Seelbach 11:00 - Metro Hall Monday, December 8 Kenwood Elementary 10:30 - Seelbach Thursday, December 11 Watson Lane Elementary 10:00 - Seelbach Our Lady of Lourdes 9:30 - Metro Hall 11:00 - Seelbach 12:15 - Hyatt 1:15 - PNC Plaza Holy Spirit Choir

A HOLIDAY “HANG-UP” TO CHERISH ORNAMENT-MAKING OPEN TO PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT LOUISVILLE, KY – Be an artist for a day and create your own blown-glass ornament with the help of the glass artists at Flame Run contemporary art glass studio. Guests have the opportunity to choose their own colors and then actually blow their own ornament.

The Mazin Annual Art Exhibition was conceived and created by Bernice and Benjamin Mazin and the Jewish Community Center’s Visual Arts Committee. The event is funded by the Mazin Visual Arts Fund and is a regional juried art exhibition of 2-D and 3-D art, open to residents of Kentuckiana 18 years and older. The exhibit is designed to foster an appreciation of today’s visual art and to reflect the breadth of artistic vision of local artists.

David Shiner-New Paintings by Louisville, KY artist. David Shiner creates abstract fields of color that almost seem to pulse with delicate shifts in light and color. His works create a calm, meditative peace that allows the viewer an opportunity for introspection of both themselves as well as the work of which they are gazing at.

November 21 - December 20: DAVID SHINER PAINTINGS David Shiner creates abstract fields of color that almost seem to pulse with delicate shifts in light and color. His works create a calm, meditative peace that allows the viewer an opportunity for introspection of both themselves as well as the work of which they are gazing at.

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!

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.

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.

The purpose of the Louisville Scooter Group is to bring scooter riders of all types to meet and ride together. Any scooter (or even motorcycle) riders are welcome--we refuse to discriminate. We are open to any suggested rides, but will mainly tour around Kentuckiana. Events are open to any scooter model and to people of all ages and backgrounds. It doesn't matter if your ride cost $40,000 or $400. If it has less than four wheels, come join us! If it starts and runs as well, come ride with us!!! There are many beautiful roads to explore!

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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.

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.

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

Discover the power of your mind to create the life you desire for yourself and others. Through the study and application of learned essential life skills such as Self Respect, Undivided Attention, Concentration, Memory, Listening, Reasoning, imagination, intuition, breath and visualization to can be the change you want to see in the world. Extraordinary People are mental thinkers and creators. Why not tap into your creativity to build a better you and define the world through your eyes with service to humanity.

Sake Blue Japanese Bistro is a modern sushi and grill restaurant that debuted in July 2008. Locally owned, Sake Blue hopes to capture the hearts (and appetites!) of all of its customers in its local neighborhood of Fern Creen and Greater Louisville. It offers an extensive menu that includes: * Orange Ginger Scallops (pan-seared scallops with orange-ginger dressing, preserved lemon, creamy polenta, and kale * Chicken Teriyaki - served with miso mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, and roasted red pepper coulis

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.

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.

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