Location: Louisville Visual Art Association3005 River Rd. Louisville, Kentucky40207
The Food for Thought lecture and luncheon series brings an insider's view to visual art to the community. Local artists are invited to present their inspirations and process, and showcase individual work. This popular program takes place on the second Tuesday of each month in the Charlotte Price Gallery, and includes lunch by Cafe Fraiche. Tickets for the monthly lecture and luncheon are $20, LVAA members and $30, non-members, reservations required.
Location: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History100 West Broadeay Frankfort, KY40601
Try on a top hat and learn what it takes to govern the Commonwealth; from the parchment-age to the digital-age. Free. Contact Erica Harvey at 502-564-1792.
Location: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History100 West Broadway Frankfort, KY40601
Journey through the Kentucky frontier in this autobiographical drama about westward expansion and Native American conflicts. (20 minutes.) Free with museum admission. Contact Greg Hardison at 502-564-1792 for more information.
Location: Frazier International History Museum829 West Main Street Louisville, KY40202
Moderator Steve Crump, along with panelists Senator Gerald Neal, author and historian Lynn Renau and esteemed educator Karen Edwards-Hunter will discuss the integration of Fontaine Ferry in the context of the broader Civil Rights movement of the 1960s and also share their personal memories of the park. Museum galleries and bar open at 6 p.m., with panel discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. followed by a reception.
Bring a raw, vegan dish and the recipe to share. Sample delicious raw food dishes and discover new recipes!
The Potluck is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month, to give us all some good tasting food to look forward to. If you have any questions, give us a call at the St. Matthews Market.
Location: Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center750 Cypress Station Drive Louisville, KY
Assess where you spend your time and get a glimpse of how that can change for the better through a free “Power Hour” presentation with Personal Life Coach Stacey Vicari from 7-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center, 750 Cypress Station Drive. For more information or to register, call Ideal Life at (502) 459-8565 or visit www.myideallife.com.
Location: Shively Christian Church, 1822 Kendall Lane, Louisville, 402161822 Kendall Lane Louisville, KY40216
For children entering grades K-6. Come to Celebration Station where everyday is a party! Visit www.shivelychristian.com for more information or to register!
Location: The Sandy Allen Arts Center at Ballard High SchoolSandy Allen Fine Arts Center, Ballard High School campus Louisville, Kentucky
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.
Location: Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre727 W. Main St. Louisville, Kentucky40202
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.
Location: Speed Art Museum2035 S. Third St. Louisville, Kentucky40208
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.
Location: Speed Art Museum2035 S. Third St. Louisville, Kentucky40208
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!
Location: The Clifton Center Eifler Theatre2117 Payne St. Louisville, KY40206
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!
Location: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport830 Phillips Lane Louisville, KY40209
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
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.
Location: The tour begins outside at the corner of 4th Street and Liberty Street (in front of the Border's Bookstore). 400 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202400 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY (Outside Border's Bookstore) Louisville, Kentucky40202
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.
Location: Frazier International History Museum829 West Main Street Louisville, KY40202
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.
Location: Kentucky Derby Museum7047 Central Ave. Louisville, Kentucky40208
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
Location: Frazier International History Museum829 West Main Street Louisville, KY40202
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.
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