Holistic approach to sacred scripture and an invitation to move into mindfulness, focused on your spiritual ideal. Please come and join us for this experience.

Diana Winkler, veteran Locust Grove docent, will focus this special tour on the life of George Rogers Clark—Louisville founder, Revolutionary War hero, and conqueror of the Northwest Territory. You’ll hear about the important role General Clark played in early American history, and why the founder of Louisville came to spend the last years of his life at Locust Grove.

Tickets are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket

Office, Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Office and

at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are also available by calling

(502)361-3100 and online at ticketmaster.com.

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)

Hear Dr. Cheryl Kinney speak about Women's Health Issues in Jane Austen's Time as part of the monthly Greater Louisville Jane Austen Society meeting. Anyone interested is invited to attend. Afternoon Tea served after the program.

Louisville Bullitt County High school teacher and now published author Bethany Griffin will read from her debut young adult novel, Handcuffs.  Every teen will find something to relate to in this story of first love, breaking up and finding one's identity.

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.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, the Ali Center will show the film of Dr. King’s legendary “I Have a Dream” speech given in 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. Plus, travel back in time through the Ali Center’s 2½ levels of award-winning exhibits. Explore the Civil Rights Movement and experience the triumphs of notable African Americans in history. In the spirit of Dr. King, we hope you will make plans to share the “dream” with us. Saturday, Jan. 17 - 12 noon, 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 - 2:30 p.m.

America’s favorite train show returns to the Convention Center with model railroads, train dealers, exhibits, demonstrations, workshops, children’s activities and much more.

Back by popular demand, comedic singer and songwriter Tim Wilson comes to Louisville's Improv Comedy Club! You won't want to miss a night of laughter as Tim Wilson performs many of his hit songs. His comedy CD's, like "It's a Sorry World", "Gettin My Mind Right", and "I Should've Married My Father-In-Law" have sold over 500,000 copies. Tim Wilson makes people laugh on a daily basis as a regular on radio shows like "John Boy and Billy Big Show", "Bob and Tom", and "Rick & Bubba". He is also broadcast on XM and Sirius Satellite Radio.

Directed by Alec Volz, and written by David Murray, Walden Theatre presents the World Premiere of a play about a 15 year-old girl who thinks she’s a character in the cult-classic 90’s TV show, lamenting the trials and tribulations of being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents and school. Opens at the MeX Theatre on January 15th and runs through January 24th. For more information visit www.waldentheatre.org

Louisville’s most spectacular bridal show takes place Sunday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Bridal Fair® Louisville has everything you need to

Change happens to us and around us. How we deal with change defines who we are. Learn how to be happy, healthy and prosperous in 2009. Learn how to create the life you desire and deserve by getting to know YOU.

Infinite Riches in a Little Room is an exhibit of local artists who have participated in LVAA's Food for Thought program. A montly luncheon and lecture series. This is exhibit will run side by side with DinnerWorks 2009. Come and see an exhibit rich in culture and support your local artists! Exhibit is free and open to the public Monday-Friday 9-5pm and Sunday 12-4pm.

“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.

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!

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.

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.

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