Rev. Carolyn Harvill at the Louisville Center for Spiritual Living, is offering a series of free workshops in 2009. The first in the series, Visioning, will provide participants will an opportunity to create personal vision boards and set intentions. These intentions will become the guiding thoughts in their lives. Rev. Carolyn will lead discussions and use meditation, and other tools, to help individuals get in touch with their personal intentions for 2009.

The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program at the University of Louisville is pleased to partner with the Speed Museum to host an Iranian Film Festival from January 11 through February 22, 2009. This festival will introduce films that are well known internationally and offer glimpses into the daily lives of ordinary Iranians. These films address issues such as family, friendship, life changing decisions, and the struggle to survive. Admission is free. (Auditorium)

“Oil and Water” is the newest art exhibit at the Jewish Community Center’s Patio Gallery. The Patio Gallery, located in the lobby, is the elegant setting for imaginative exhibits featuring the innovative artwork of locally, nationally and internationally recognized artists. “Oil and Water” is comprised of both oil and watercolor paintings from a local husband and wife team, Patricia Ritter and George McCracken.

Louisville Local legend Carl Brown will read from and discuss his latest offering, Bethlehem Baby.

You are invited to Throwdown in d'Ville January 2009. Show off your Latte Art Skills or cheer on your favorite barista! Throwdown in D'Ville Jan 2009 will be held on Jan 11 at 5:00 p.m. at La Vida Java Coffee Company. Entry fee $5, winner takes all, with some special prizes thrown in. This is a great time to get to know people from other coffee shops in town. Signups 5-5:20 Demo 5:20-5:45 Latte Art Competition 5:45 - ? Coffee, latte art, coffeehouse, barista, competition

An evening of short plays about one of the most enduring obsessions: affairs of the heart. Whether love is found, lost, botched or misunderstood, this seductive and funny collection of plays explores the tempestuous territory of attraction.

Steve Wilson Gallery/ Street Gallery KMAC’s Artist Member Juried Exhibition celebrates the artistic endeavors of its active artist members as the galleries are filled with their ceramics, glass, metalwork, woodwork and various other art and craft media. The exhibit represents a rich and diverse collection of work, ranging from traditional to innovative explorations art and craft styles. All the artwork included is recently produced, often being exhibited for the first time.

B. Deemer Gallery presents the latest series of landscape paintings by artist, Ellen Glasgow. A reception will be held for the artist on Saturday, January 10 from 2 - 4 PM and the exhibition will continue through February 17, 2009.

KMAC’s Biennial Artist Member’s Juried Exhibition celebrates the artistic endeavors of its active artist members as the galleries are filled with their ceramics, glass, metalwork, woodwork and various other art and craft media. The exhibit represents a rich and diverse collection of work, ranging from traditional to innovative explorations art and craft styles. All the artwork included is recently produced, often being exhibited for the first time.

Shoot pool for $1/hr per person. $2 pints and $6 pitchers of domestic beer!!!

In a couple of weeks the Speed Art Museum will close the largest exhibition it has ever hosted, Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery. This must- see exhibition includes drawings, prints, photographs, furniture, silver, and ceramics from Yale University’s renowned collection of 18th- and 19th-century American fine and decorative arts including John Trumbull's painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and silver crafted by Paul Revere.

Kendal R. Miller of Photography by Kendal will be the featured artist at Signatures of Switzerland County during the Vevay Main Street Jan. 2 “Happy New Year” First Friday event. Miller will show new works, including new local and area landscapes and nostalgic memorabilia. She will also demonstrate the art of hand-coloring photographs with pencils—now more often done by computer.

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!

Feeling a bit left out at the Thankgiving table because you're a raw foodist or vegan? Or maybe you'd just like to bring something healthier - but tasty! - to the table this year. Either way, stop by Rainbow Blossoms' Thanksgiving themed Raw Potluck and get a taste of how good Thanksgiving can be! Want to join the fun? It's easy! Just bring a raw, vegan Thanksgiving dish and the recipe to share. Sample delicious raw food dishes and discover new recipes!

GALLERY HOP

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 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.

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

Dance studio expanding its program to add basic gymnastics/tumbling classes on Saturday mornings. Coach former competitive gymnast and teacher David Carney, Jr. from J-Town Gymnastics and River City Turners with over 15 yrs experience.

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