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<< July 17, 2009 >>
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Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

June 8 – 12 – Kindergarten-1st Grade June 15-19 -2nd-3rd Grade July 13-17 – 4th-5th Grade

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Jewish Community Center of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40205

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 3-5

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Jewish Community Center of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40205

Learn new skills and spark your imagination through a wide range of projects throughout the week. Campers will explore different media and be empowered to express their individuality in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Camp is designed specifically for middle school age students and led by an experienced professional artist. Come be inspired and nurture your interest in the visual arts! Grades 6-10

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Jewish Community Center of Louisville
3600 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40205

This camp includes football instruction, drills, contests, and scrimmages. Education about character, leadership, sportsmanship & work ethic is an integral part of this camp. Lead instructor Coach Mark Catlett has been a a successful coach for over 20 years. He served most recently as the Varsity Head Football Coach for Ballard High School for the past eleven season (1997-2007).

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Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, Kentucky 40511

Please join us for BreyerFest's 20th anniversary celebration! This is a festival for model horse collectors and horse lovers. BreyerFest is hosted by Breyer and includes three days of fun and excitement with special appearances by some of the top equine extremists in the country.

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Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150

This exhibition highlights the remarkable works of William "Bill" Hancock, a well-known New Albany painter, and also includes works by his daughter Nancy Hancock Shallers. Drawing from local public and private collections, the exhibit will include a range of works that show the beauty of the landscape and architecture around New Albany. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit programs. Exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.

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715 W Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Opening Reception Friday July 17, 2009 5 – 7:30 Steve Wilson Gallery/ Mary and Al Shands Gallery This exhibition consists of over 30 rare, unusual and landmark motorcycles manufactured between 1900 and 1970.

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Galt House Hotel
140 North Fourth Street
Louisville, ky 40202

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:

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Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601

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.

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Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601

Beat summer boredom and join us for an entire week of fun-filled, family-friendly activities! Play around at a History Zone activity or enjoy a lively Museum Theatre performance. Free. Contact Erica Harvey at 502-564-1792 for more information.

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Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History
100 West Broadway
Frankfort, KY 40601

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.

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Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

This exhibition consists of 25 rare, unusual and landmark motorcycles manufactured between 1900 and 1970. In addition to the motorcycles, memorabilia and accessories, “Wind in Your Hair -Vintage Motorcycles” will include visual artists’ interpretations of the freedom, movement and exhilaration that motorcycles have represented in our society and culture. KMAC will also present a series of restoration and customizing workshops, lectures about collecting motorcycles and the cultural influences of motorcycles in the 20th & 21st centuries.

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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40213

Dive on in for great summer fun at the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run & the Walkabout Café! Everyone’s favorite storybook character Madeline will be there to meet and greet visitors, so be sure to bring your camera. Admission to the Zoo is just $5 per person after 5 p.m. compliments of National City. Free for Zoo members.

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Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40213

Come on out to the Zoo for a splish-splashin’ good time at the Calistoga Splash Park at Glacier Run & the Walkabout Café! There will be all kinds of fun with cool music, games, and scavenger hunts with the Zoo Crew - plus prizes and giveaways too. Zoo exhibits are open until 8 p.m.

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The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208

Join us for Brown-Forman AfterHours at the Speed for an evening of zesty live Latin entertainment by Cosa Seria. Cool down with an El Jimador specialty cocktail or a Pepe Lopez frozen margarita, try yummy food samplings by Liquor Barn, and enjoy scintillating tours of the collection. Admission is free to members, $10 for non-members.

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The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208

Enjoy an evening of zesty live Latin musical entertainment by Cosa Seria, a 6-piece powerhouse of salsa and other Latin/Tropical rhythms, including Meregue, Bolero and ChaChaCha. Salsa dancing demonstrations will be provided by Salsa Dance Louisville. Guests will have an opportunity to cool down with an El Jimador specialty cocktail or a Pepe Lopez frozen margarita, complimentary food samplings provided by Liquor Barn, and giveaways from Louisville Public Media.

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Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150

Enjoy refreshments at the opening reception (free and open to the public) as you explore the remarkable works of William "Bill" Hancock, a well-known New Albany painter, and works by his daughter Nancy Hancock Shallers. Drawing from local public and private collections, the exhibit will include a range of works that show the beauty of the landscape and architecture around New Albany. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit programs. Reception and exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.

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Westport Village
Herr Lane at Westport Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40222

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 Olivia Henken Band.

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Old Louisville Coffeehouse
1489 South Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Kristyn Leigh & Denise Watts-Wilson will be playing at Holy Ground at the Old Louisville Coffeehouse, 1489 South Fourth Street in Louisville, KY from 7-9pm on Friday, July 17, 2009.

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Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206

Who among us has not experienced hearing a song that moved us deeply, that spoke to us in a truly spiritual way? Millions of fans around the world have found that inspiration in the music of U2, arguably the biggest band in the world today. Now, on the heels of their latest studio album No Line on the Horizon, comes this engaging and informative examination of the spirituality that drives the band and its music. The author, who as a teen interviewed the fledgling band on their second U.S. tour, takes us from their upbringing in Ireland, to their dominance over the music scene in the

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Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Country singer Randy Houser cranks up the heat for a FREE concert during Hot Country Nights at Fourth Street Live! The title track to his debut album, "Anything Goes" instantly became a Top 20 hit, followed by "Boots On" from the same album. Houser also co-wrote the singles "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" for Trace Adkins and "Back That Thing Up" for Justin Moore. Join us on Friday, July 17 at 8:00 PM for this FREE concert. You must be 21 years of age or older, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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MEX Theatre - Kentucky Center

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.

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Tengo sed Cantina at Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Tengo sed Cantina is hosting the 3rd annual Christmas in July party! Don't miss it Friday, July 17! Great holiday drink specials like $5 Snow Jobs, Blue Snowflakes, Candy Canes and Gingerbread Men. Bring a toy for Toys for Tots for NO COVER to this event. You can help out a kid in need and come to the wildest out-of-season Christmas party around! See you at Tengo!

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Angels RockBar at Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky 4020

He's set to be recognized as one of the most innovative, versatile and advanced DJs in his field! In the last few years DJ Morse Code has hit the national club circuit in NYC, Hollywood, Phoenix, Chicago, Seattle and Las Vegas, just to name a few. He has appeared alongside the highest caliber of DJ's, including DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Z-Trip, DJ AM, DJ Premier, Questlove, DJ Spider, Steve Aoki, The Rub DJ's, A-Trak, Mark Ronson, Grandmaster Flash, Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest. He's also opened for many live acts including Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Ghostface, and Common.

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Hotel Nightclub at Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Come party with Erin Lucas from MTV's "The City" at Hotel Nightclub! You've seen her on the hit reality show - now you can party and hang out with Erin on Friday, July 17! Hotel is also celebrating NYC socialite Derek Saathoff's birthday in style. You won't want to miss this night of fashion and fun! VIP reservations are recommended for this event. Call 502.548.4082 to make your reservations now!

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The Clifton Center Eifler Theatre
111 N. Clifton Ave.
Louisville, KY 40206

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 18th and 18th at 8:00 pm at the Clifton Center. Be a part of this groundbreaking new project!

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Improv Comedy Club at 4th Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

Straight from the Bob and Tom Theater Tour and Comedy Central Special, as seen on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comics Unleashed, Star Search and many others... For the first time at Louisville's Improv, it's Greg Hahn! A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, Greg has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all out style of physical humor, one liners and crowd work, into an act with no waiting for the funny, just immediate pandemonium and panic. You won't want to miss this show! For tickets and showtimes, visit www.improvlouisville.com.

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Shively Christian Church, 1822 Kendall Lane, Louisville, 40216
1822 Kendall Lane
Louisville, KY 40216

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!

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The Brown Hotel
335 West Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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.

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The Sandy Allen Arts Center at Ballard High School
Sandy 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.

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Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre
727 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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.

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Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208

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.

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Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208

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!

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The Clifton Center Eifler Theatre
2117 Payne St.
Louisville, KY 40206

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!

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582 E. Market Street
828 E. Market Street
Louisville, KY 40206

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.

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Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
830 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209

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

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Louisville Science Center
727 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202

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

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Mark's Feed Store- All four locations!

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.

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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 40202
400 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY (Outside Border's Bookstore)
Louisville, Kentucky 40202

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.

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Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

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.

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Kentucky Derby Museum
7047 Central Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208

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

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Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202

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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