Campers will ride every day, learn tons about horses and their care, and will be assigned daily stable chores. Join us for a week of horses, riding, games, crafts and fun! (No experience necessary!) Instructor Betsy Webb is the only Level III Certified Instructor with the American Riding Instructor in the state of Kentucky. Betsy has a B.S. in Equestrian Science from William Woods University. She has been teaching for over 20 years in the Louisville area.

NewNowNext's "Most Addictive Reality Star" comes to Hotel! You are invited to the BIGGEST Hard Candy yet! Hotel welcomes Ongina from RuPaul's Drag Race for a special performance and a meet and greet in Hotel's VIP! Also, performances by Louisville legends Dementia and Syimone. Dementia will be MCing this event, and music all evening by DJ Syimone!

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.

What is Forecastle?

Fore·cas·tle (f'ok_sol) n. ~ A superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the boundless blue sea, a place where workers relax after a hard day of labor. A place where the people come together.

What is The Forecastle Festival?

Forecastle is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the branded gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest.

An annual stalwart of summer, the Blues and BBQ Festival hosts an entire weekend of blues, food, sunshine, and plenty to drink.  Performers on Friday include Bella Blue Band, The Stella Vees, and Hellfish.  The party goes all weekend long in case you can't make it on Friday.

More online at http://www.bisigimpactgroup.com/blues/

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 Jim Dishman Band.

Lisa Herald & Donna Burke will be playing at Holy Ground at the Old Louisville Coffeehouse, 1489 South Fourth Street in Louisville, KY from 7-9pm on Friday, July 10, 2009.

For more information, contact Paul T. Carney - 502-419-4263 Hot Summer Fun with Flamenco Passion . . . Flamenco Louisville, with special guests, Frisco, guitarist; and Lisa Canter, bailora. Flamenco Louisville and BLU Mediterranean Grille invite you to an evening of fiery flamenco music and dance and fine mediterranean food, Friday, July 10, 2009, 7:00pm. The professional musicians and dancers of Flamenco Louisville, in the city's only regular "tablao" environment, bring the heat and the passion of flamenco to Louisville.

In honor of 80 years of Connecting People with Nature, join us for scrumptious fare and wildlife adventure. Music will be playing throughout the evening. Dress is casual and please wear walking shoes. Flashlights will be provided for the nighttime froggie walk.

He's taken the country by storm with his hit debut single "Stealing Cinderella", and he danced his way into our hearts as one of the "Dancing With The Stars" alum. Now newcomer/heartthrob Chuck Wicks brings his music talents to the stage for a FREE Hot Country Nights concert at Fourth Street Live! This FREE concert begins at 8:00 PM on Friday, July 10. You must be 21 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Come check out the Goo Goo Dolls as they rock the Horseshoe Southern Indiana on Friday, July 10 as a part of our Outdoor Summer Concert Series! (Show is 21+)

The As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company presents "Vanities" a comedy by Jack Heifner July 10, 11, 17, 18, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. and July 12, and 19, 2009 @ 2:30 p.m. at the MEX Theatre Kentucky Center. Tickets $15.00 KCA Box Office 584-7777 Directed by Gary Tipton. The cast features Tiffany Smith, Katie Graviss, and Laura Ellis and is a 10 year chronicle of the lives of three Texas girls from high school through college and later. For more information please contact Sandy Cohrs at 445-3203 or e-mail ayutc@aol.com or myspace.com/ayutc.

Come party at Angels Rockbar like a Rockstar... or a Pornstar! On Friday, July 10, Rockbar presents Monthly Mayhem: Pornstars vs Rockstars 2. This is the official Vivid.com 25th Anniversary Party, hosted by none other than Vivid's Hanna Hilton and Savana Samson! Don't miss your chance to dress the part as a Rockstar.. or, if you're brave, a Pornstar! Grey Goose Reception Hour from 10-11 PM - LIST ONLY, must have first and last name for entry. Want to kick it with the pornstars and rockstars in VIP? For VIP Reservations/Bottle Service for Angel’s Rockbar, call 502.759.4766.

DJ Jesse Marco makes his debut at Hotel Nightclub on Friday, July 10!

Though the economy may keep you from taking a road trip, Italian holiday or a flight to the Far East, you can create your own culinary vacation with The Brown Hotel executive chef Laurent Géroli as your travel guide! The Brown Hotel is offering three summer cooking classes that explore the American South (July 10), Italy (July 24) and Asia (July 31). The classes begin at 7 p.m. and include two hours of instruction, tasting, wine and tax. The cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Each class is limited to 12 people. To save a seat, please call (502) 583-1234, extension 7166.

The Louisville Orchestra presents the Summer Classics Series on three Thursdays at 7pm in July at the Sandy Allen Fine Arts Center on the Ballard High School campus. Tickets are $10 and available at the door or by calling 502.587.8681. The three Thursday concerts will be repeated on Saturdays at 7pm in July at RiverStage in Jeffersonville, IN where a suggested donation of $10 will be accepted. To kick off the Summer Classics Series, the Orchestra will perform Independence Day favorites at RiverStage on Saturday, July 4 starting at 8pm.

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.

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.