Location: Speed Art Museum2035 S. Third St. Louisville, Kentucky40208
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.
Location: Jewish Community Center’s Patio Gallery Louisville, KY
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.
Location: KEC West Hall AB937 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY
More than 200 exhibits from area businesses and professionals make Kentuckiana's largest bridal event the one-stop-shop for every bride-to-be. The expo will feature a huge $99 dress sale and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Brides may register online at www.soweddings.com to receive a freepass.
Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville316 W Main Street Louisville, KY40202
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
Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville316 W Main St Louisville, Kentucky40202
What is Rock and Roll? We've got an amazing live band, a tremendous set of songs, an unbelievable story to tell, and are so all over that question. We’ll give you a theatrical experience unlike any you have witnessed before, kick Rock and Roll in the teeth, and then thank it for savings us all. Get ready for a a crazy loud good time!
Location: Speed Art Museum at 2035 S. Third St., Louisville2035 S. Third St. Louisville, Kentucky40208
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.
Location: Frazier International History Museum829 West Main Street Louisville, KY40202
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!
Location: Louisville Science Center727 West Main Street Louisville, Kentucky40202
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.
Location: Louisville Science Center727 West Main Street Louisville, Kentucky40202
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.
