Children will spend their days with theatre professionals learning the art of musical theatre. The camp will culminate in a musical theatre. The camp will culminate in a musical theatre performance with your child playing a starring role! Children will work in all disciplines including acting, singing and dancing. This camp is not just for the serious performer but for any child who likes to have fun. Grades K-2

School of Rock creates an environment for young people to discover the joys of music through the experience of playing, performing and studying rock music. Campers will learn theory, chords, song writing and rock out in daily Jam Sessions! All leads of musicians welcome. Instructors Jeremy Reddick, Justin Reid & Charlie Rivera have all been teaching music for several years.

Join us as the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft presents Blackacre Art Week 2009 at Blackacre State Nature Preserve, located just off Tucker Station Road in eastern Jefferson County. Taking place in one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor facilities, this intense and fun-filled hands-on art day camp is open for creative 10-13 year olds who are interested in art. They require no skill level or prior experience, just a sincere desire to learn. Participants will take part in four different workshops designed and taught by Kentucky’s finest artists.

Start your 4th of July Celebrations early as Howl at the Moon presents Red, White & Brew! Come party with us on Thursday July 2 starting at 7 PM - we'll have $1 Coors Light, $3 Bacardi Bombs and $3 Long Islands! Plus, we have the best dueling piano players around. The party does not end until we say so!

Come and enjoy a nice lunch and sightseeing cruise on the river on the Belle of Louisville.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Character Package With a FREE Night and a Looney Tunes Breakfast Buffet to Remember Fourth of July (July 3-5) & Back-to-School (Aug 14-16) Packages Starting at $207 Weekend Package Includes: •Two-night package with the second night FREE •Two admission tickets to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom – additional park tickets available for $20.00 •Two tickets to the Looney Tunes Breakfast Buffet – additional buffet tickets available for $15.00 •VIP park access •FREE ice cream at park •Two sports bottles with 99¢ in-park refills

Too Good to be FREE… But it is! Available weekends: May 29-31, 2009, , July 3-5, 2009, July 17-19, 2009, July 31 – Aug. 2, 2009, Aug. 7-9, 2009, Aug. 14-16, 2009, Sept. 4-7, 2009. Weekend Package Details:

Discover how African American Kentuckians have honorably served their State and Country from the pioneer days to present conflicts. Free. Contact Erica Harvey at 502-564-1792.

Raise the flag during World War II and share the story of a Kentucky boy who became a part of an American icon. (15 minutes.) Free with museum admission. Contact Greg Hardison at 502-564-1792 for more information.

Dumante Verdenoce Liqueur And State Liquor Store Presents Taste of Independence Friday, July 3 5pm-8pm Featuring: Red, White & Blue Dumante Cocktail by Dumante Mixologist, Jo Self Dumante Infused Chocolates by Erika of Cellar Door Chocolates Dumante Inspired Goodies by Chef Saco of Le Gallo Rosso Dumante Neat and a few other special Dumante recipes will be shared The Tasting Celebration of all things Local and Independent Begins at 5pm with last taste @ 8:00pm Celebrate your Independence One-Day early with Dumante! State Liquor Store

For the 1st Friday Trolley Hop, Casey Hyland will provide a demonstration in the Hot Shop from 6-7pm, a gallery talk and reception will follow immediately.

Rockin' The Village Summer Concert Series Presented by MACCA'S Florida Sea Grill & Bar. Bring Your Own Lawn Chair. Fun For The Whole Family! This week's band is the Noes Band.

David Bryant & Dave Mikeska will be playing at Holy Ground at the Old Louisville Coffeehouse, 1489 South Fourth Street in Louisville, KY from 7-9pm on Friday, July 3, 2009.

A Bicentennial Tribute to Abraham Lincoln Choral Cinema multimedia presentation of the founding, expansion, preeminence, and refinement of the most powerful country on earth. Enjoy this American history retrospective and revel in the power of stirring historical and patriotic songs and visuals.

Come and enjoy the fireworks with us on our 2 riverboats (The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson) The cruises board at 7:30pm. The cruise is from 8:30-11pm. There will be cash concessions, a cash bar, and souvenior shop onboard for everyone to enjoy.

Get swept away into an island mood on Friday, July 3 as the Parrots of the Caribbean make their way to the Party On The Plaza stage! This is the ultimate Jimmy Buffet tribute act in the country, so get your "Fins" ready and head on down to Fourth Street Live! for this awesome and FREE concert!

The Jazz Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier touring jazz orchestra and one of the finest jazz ensembles in the world. This 19-member big band, formed in 1969, continues to receive great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s original art form, jazz. The band has performed in all fifty states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and across Europe. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of audiences. Many of the Jazz Ambassadors’ members arrange and compose specifically for the ensemble, highlighting

Come check out Hank Williams Jr. live at Horseshoe Southern Indiana on Friday, July 3 as a part of of our Outdoor Summer Concert Series! (Show is 21+)

Greetings all music lovers. I would like to invite you to join us every Friday night to enjoy the sweet sweet sound of some reggae music. We air from 11pm to 12midnight only on 91.9 WFPK Louisville or at www.wfpk.org for live feed. The host is Selector Ibuka and satisfacton is, in fact, guaranteed.

Every Friday night at Ernestos party to the infectious rhythms of TA2 Latin Sound. TA2 is a 9 piece dynamic band that fuses American pop & rock to Latin rhythms in both English & Spanish. Fun atmosphere, safe environment, good size dance floor Doors open at 10PM Salsa Class at 10:30PM Band starts at 11PM 18 and up/ 21 to drink Drink specials until midnight http://ro-ro.facebook.com/pages/TA2-Latinsound/108870890567?v=info

Country Music: The Spirit of America features the biggest names in country music – including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Alabama, Lee Ann Womack and many more.

Through engaging imagery, artifacts, portraits, and Lincoln’s own words, Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky’s Abraham Lincoln presents the untold story of his lifelong engagement with Kentucky and Kentuckians and the relationships that shaped his life, helped to pave the way for his political rise and, during the Civil War, kept Kentucky in the Union. Taking a broad view of Lincoln, this exhibition explores the complex relationship between Abraham Lincoln and his native state.

In conjunction with the nation-wide celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s Bicentennial, this exhibition will take you on Louisville artist Ed Hamilton’s artistic journey to create the Louisville Waterfront Park Lincoln Memorial. The memorial features a young Abraham Lincoln reading a book. The exhibition will features early clay sculptures of the piece, plaster models, drawings, and the 12-foot final models of the Lincoln sculpture, as well as early sketches of the panels of bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes of slavery and Lincoln’s extraordinary life. Free for All!

Impact Dance Project is a brand new arts entity in Louisville but already creating a buzz around town. We are group of some of Louisville's most talented professional dancers and emerging choreographers. Our mission it to produce professional, entertaining dance performances in Louisville, while making a positive impact on the local economy and promoting local businesses. Visit our website or information on sponsorship opportunities and how to get tickets to our upcoming performance July 17th and 18th at 8:00 pm at the Clifton Center. Be a part of this groundbreaking new project!

Participating artists include Rik Allen of Washington, Marc Petrovic of Centerbrook, CT, Emily Lombardo of Boston, MA, Laurel Streible of Clarksville, IN, Casey McMains of Jericho, VT and Flame Run artists Brook Forrest White, Jr., Susie Slabaugh White, Paul Nelson, Amy Pender, Tiffany Ackerman, and Mike Hudson.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Package There’s no place closer to the thrills and excitement than the $26 million newly renovated Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport. Plus, our all-day shuttle brings the fun even closer.We’re just a seven-minute drive to many of the city’s top attractions, including Fourth Street Live! entertainment district, Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum, Muhammad Ali Museum and more! For more information or to book your fun-filled family getaway, call 800-626-2708 • One-night hotel accommodations in our new guest rooms

Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life Temporary Exhibit, Open June – August 2009

The lazy days of summer are more affordable than ever with new specials and Rib Mania at Mark’s Feed Store. Special sandwiches and sides are light and tasty, and on Thursdays, grab your appetite and a napkin and dive into some hearty barbecued ribs.

Explore the shadow-filled streets of downtown Louisville during this 90 minute walking tour. Dressed in historic period costume, your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries and supernatural experiences of some of Louisville's most haunted landmarks including the Brennen House, the Old City Jail, and the Seelbach Hotel. This tour is appropriate for all ages and includes stories of the tragic spirit of the Lady In Blue, the Legend of the Stick Witch, and the mysterious apparition at the Palace Theater.

On May 16, the Frazier International History Museum opens Fontaine Ferry, a 3,800 square foot exhibition that explores this integral part of Louisville's history, just in time for the 40th anniversary of the park's closing. The exhibition will explore the park's beginnings as a boat landing in 1814, through the Great Depression and the Great Flood of 1937 to the 64-acre attraction's demise amid the effects of urban flight and racial tensions of the civil rights movement. Go to www.fromyourmemory.com for information on related events and activities.

B. Deemer Gallery presents “Around the World” New Paintings by Madison Cawein B. Deemer Gallery presents the latest in a series of paintings by Lexington, Kentucky born/current Santa Fe, New Mexico resident artist Madison Cawein. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist on Friday, May 15 from 5 – 7 PM and continues through July 7, 2009.

For the first time, the great traditions of more than one hundred years of outrageous fashion at this infamous race will be explored and admired in one location. This exhibition will showcase the fashion of Derby winning owners, local residents, couture designers and celebrities through the decades. The exhibit will also demonstrate the impact fashion has on the Derby and the economy in Louisville. This dynamic exhibit promises to be a hit for one and all! April 10, 2009- August 1, 2009: The exhibit opens with a display of lavish gowns on April 10th. Each decade since 1875 (the

Swords of the Americas, George E. Weatherly’s private collection of swords, sabers and related artifacts from the United States, Canada and various South American countries, is a fascinating glimpse into the past. Through the exhibition, Weatherly—a scholar, collector and past president of the American Society of Arms Collectors-- shares his passion for this area of study and collecting that is often neglected.