In this new exhibit, fiber artist Penny Sisto examines commonalities in five world religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit programs. Exhibit and programs sponsored by the Arts Council of Southern Indiana and the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.

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!

Brother and Sister Berenstain Bear will be available to have their photo taken with Zoo guests in the ZooVision Building. Be sure to bring your camera!

The walking tour will feature eleven gardens and a coach house in the Garvin Gate-Central Park area of the Old Louisville Historic Preservation District.

Free family art workshop held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. At our July 11 workshop, we will be making beach bags using hand towels, washcloths, buttons, fabric markers, and nylon rope. **Each participant should bring a brightly colored hand towel. Please arrive no later than 11:30. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested ages 2-12. Pre-registration is required and on a first come, first served basis. Please call 812-944-7336 to register.

Back by popular demand—a panel of experienced genealogists will share strategies that will help resolve difficult family-tracing problems and get you over those genealogical research obstacles. Free. Registration is required by noon on July 10. Contact the reference desk at 502-564-1792.

Join us for our family picnic! Celebrate our 80th anniversary with 80 things to do at Bernheim. Sack races, fishing, turkey calling contest, lots of good old fashioned family fun. Food and festivities for all!

Be creative as you construct and decorate your very own instrument using everyday household items. For children ages 3-12 and their families. Free. Contact Erica Harvey at 502-564-1792 for more information.

“Made to be Played” features the stories of Kentucky master luthiers—people who make or repair stringed instruments—and their handcrafted instruments. Be the first to see the new exhibition, meet luthiers, share the story of your own instruments and learn from experts about caring for them, and enjoy a performance by Kentucky Wild Horse. Free with admission. Contact Sarah Schmitt at 502-564-1792 for more information.

To what extent will a man go for love? Unravel the mystery of the 1826 murder of Kentucky Attorney General Solomon Sharpe by Jereboam Beauchamp. (15 minutes.) Free with museum admission. Contact Greg Hardison at 502-564-1792 for more information.

Join holistic chef Jordana Van and learn how to make gluten- and casein-free (GFCF) pizza crust that actually *tastes* like pizza crust! You'll also be able to sample gluten- and dairy-free Italian bread sticks and several varieties of pizza, including plain cheese, vegetarian and Italian chicken.

To what extent will a man go for love? Unravel the mystery of the 1826 murder of Kentucky Attorney General Solomon Sharpe by Jereboam Beauchamp. (15 minutes.) Free with museum admission. Contact Greg Hardison at 502-564-1792 for more information.

The First Baptist Church of Middletown invites the community to enjoy an evening of fun, food and entertainment at the Church’s annual benefit auction featuring both live and silent bidding on Saturday evening, July 11, 2009. The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. in Celebration Hall, located next door to the church at 11721 Main Street in Middletown. Proceeds benefit missions and the Church’s participation in the Middletown Milestone Festival. For more information call 245-7889.

Not Yet Known & Billy Jones will be playing at Holy Ground at the Old Louisville Coffeehouse, 1489 South Fourth Street in Louisville, KY from 7-9pm on Friday, July 11, 2009.

Mesynger, Chris Carder, & Kristyn Leigh Burke will be playing at Mesynger Cafe at the Beech Grove Fellowship Church, 300 West Beech Grove Road in Lebanon Junction, KY from 7-10pm on Saturday, July 11, 2009.

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.

Join us at The Sports and Social Club Saturday night to watch the fight! This UFC card is loaded - you don't want to miss this one. We will have the fight on ALL big screens and the sound will be in the viewing room and the private eagle room. The main event is Brock Lesnar vs. Frank Mir. Other fights include: Georges St-Pierre vs. Thiago Alves, Jon Fitch vs. Paulo Thiago, Dan Henderson vs. Michael Bisping, Yoshihiro Akiyamma vs. Alan Belcher, and Mark Coleman vs. Stephan Bonnar.

An exhibition of handmade stringed instruments from Kentucky artists and a showcase of Kentucky master musicians, presented by the Kentucky Folklife Program, a partnership of the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Historical Society. This exhibition opens on July 11, 2009 and runs through September 26, 2009.

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!

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

2009 Festival Dates & Hours: May 30th - July 19th Saturday & Sundays Only 10:00am - 7:00pm Rain or Shine!! 2009 Themed Weekends May 30th & 31st "Celtic Weekend" Come Join us as we open the gates for the 2009 Season! "Don Your Woed" June 6th & 7th "Pirate Weekend" Children 12 & under get in FREE Bring out the kids for a day of Jousting, Pirates, Games, Music, Feasting & More.... "Rrrrrrrrrrr" June 13th & 14th "Romance Weekend"

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.