Visitors can learn about some of the ways that early peoples used the "gifts of nature" in their daily lives and observe the fascinating skills involved in the ancient art of flint knapping.

2nd Annual Jane Austen Festival with a Regency Emporium (antiquarian books, fabric, patterns, shawls, jewelry, bonnets) as well as guest speaker Margaret Sullivan, author of THE JANE AUSTEN HANDBOOK. Regency Style show, how-to classes and Afternoon Tea served each day (reservation required). Plans for a Grand Ball too!

Learn historic sewing techniques from expert Kathleen Kannik during the 2nd Annual Jane Austen Festival. Two classes, Beginning (running stitch, back stitch, combo, plain & rolled hems) and Intermediate (fine ruffles, whip gathered ruffles & singleton buttons) will be offered each day at the festival. Advance reservation appreciated. Please contact Bonny Wise for more detailed information.

Kristyn Leigh, Servant, Eyes Upon Us, Faith Side Up, & 24/7 will be playing at Oldham County Day's Light Center Stage in the backyard of 114 East Main Street in LaGrange, KY from 10:30am-5pm on Saturday, July 18, 2009.

Purina Rally to Rescue New Albany, IN at the New Albany Floyd County Fairgrounds There will be lots of fun stuff to do. Bring your leashed animal friend or adopt that day. There will be lots of great animal rescues and shelters and LOTS of great vendors. Everyone come on out. For directions visit the website http://fc4h.webs.com/directions.htm

Join us for a one-of-a-kind craft workshop for ages 6 to 10 on Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Children will learn the basics about why and how pictures are made to be read by touch, use special paper and materials to create an instant touch picture, and explore the museum. Free to the public. Please make reservations no later than July 16.

Behind-the-Scene tours are designed to provide an in-depth & close up look at the artists intent, process, and final product. The "Behind-the-Scene" Artist Tour includes a guided tour of Glassworks, a special video about the artist (Casey Hyland), an artist demonstration by Casey Hyland, and concludes with a gallery talk with the artist himself. Guided tours are $6.50 adults, $5.50 seniors, $4.50 students, call 502.992.3270 for more info.

Come relive the heyday of Fontaine Ferry Park with hands-on experiences and activities highlighting the fun, fashion and faces of a bygone era! There will be music, dancing, contests, crafts, games and a Fontaine Ferry Fashion Show. Don’t miss the Vaudeville-style "Pino & Bonzer Show" featuring a quirky clown and one amazing dog! All activities are included with the cost of museum admission.

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.

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.

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.

Discover cool stuff about animals, plants and the planet. This Saturday's Discovery Day highlight includes Prairie Prowl along with a variety of other "play and learn" nature experiences for kids and their families.

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.

Local arts group, Art Sanctuary and theater group, the Alley Theater have relocated to a shared space in Butchertown Pointe (located at 1205 E Washington St). They are celebrating the move and new partnership with a Housewarming Hullabaloo on July 18th. The Hullabaloo will feature the work of local artists, musicians, and performers such as Spacehooker, Honey Highway, DJ Jason Shelton, The Blue Moon Circus as well as spoken word artist J.P. Lebangood. A cash bar and edibles will also be available.

Experience the stellar songwriting, smooth, dusky baritone, and effortless brand of stylish retro cool from an American original. Featuring music from his first new release in seven years, Mr. Lucky. Part rockabilly rebel, part breezy acoustic storyteller, part brokenhearted crooner – all Chris Isaak!

Join Grammy-winner Lyle Lovett & his Large Band as they play songs that are an eclectic mix of country, western, folk, swing, jazz, bebop, blues and gospel. Lovett will be performing many songs from his 13th album, “It’s Not Big, It’s Large” which surfaced in 2007, reaching No. 18 on The Billboard 200 and No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart.

Past and present members of The Cumberlands will reunite for a folk and bluegrass benefit concert in Comstock Concert Hall at the University of Louisville on Saturday, July 18, at 8 p.m. The event will benefit the music therapy program at Kosair Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation as well as serve as a celebration of founding member Harold Thom’s 75th birthday. Gifts to the music therapy program will be accepted in honor of the occasion. Tickets are $25 and include a dessert reception after the performance.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come celebrate Christmas in July at Glassworks and Blow Your Own Ornament! Every Saturday in July Ages 7+ $40 Call for appointment- 502.992.3056

So you'd love to learn a little about art glass, but aren't sure where to begin?

Throughout the month of July, your aluminum cans can help kids! ISA, a local recycling and waste management company, is collecting “Cans for Kids.” Drop off your aluminum cans at any of ISA’s four area locations or at Park Community Federal Credit Union’s Fern Valley branch, Portland Recycling, Premier Packaging and several other area locations. Proceeds from donated cans will benefit Kosair Children’s Hospital. To find a drop-off location near you, visit HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com.

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!

Every Friday and Saturday enjoy Live music by Randy Meyers and Drink specials on our beautiful Terrace. Live music will begin at 7pm. Enjoy 1/2 off select Wines, select Mixed Drinks and Budweiser and Bud Light Longnecks from 5pm to 7pm. We hope to see you this summer on the Terrace!

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!

Work with one of our glass artists to design and blow your very own Beer Mug! Mugs will be mold blown and we will add a glass foot and handle for the perfect beer drinking vessel! GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT! Saturdays 10am-5pm and Sundays 12-5pm in June $75 for BYO Beer Mug $125 for BYO Beer Mug and NABC Bank Street Beer Dinner Call for appointment- 502.992.3056 **Beer Dinner scheduled for July 13th. NABC Beers will be paired with food created by Bank Street Chef. Owner, Roger Baylor will give a tour of the new brewery. More info TBA online at www.louisvilleglassworks.com

Art Avenue is a celebration of Art and Architecture, showcasing the best of regional artists for sale in a venue of a private residence.Enjoy strolling through the most prestigious address in Louisville while taking in a monumental selection of art. Paintings, Sculptures, Fiber Arts, Mixed Media, Water Features, Home Decor and Furniture. Proceeds benefit Kosair Childrens Hospital. Sponsored by Wolford Built Homes. WWW.ArtAvenue09.com

Join us in the Wine Studio at 610 Magnolia this month as we sample a wide range of white styles and grapes from around the globe. Taste and compare labels from California, France, Spain, Australia, Italy and others, as we bring you the perfect opportunity to stock up on bottles for those hot summer day and nights pool side, in the garden or on the patio. For those die hard red drinkers we will have a limited selection from our summer portfolio available as well, and the tasting will be accompanied by light canapés and charcuterie.

If you'd like to create a one of a kind accent for your patio or deck furnishings, then Glassworks' Walk-in Workshop has an ideal solution! Learn the timeless art of mosaics while creating your very own functional art patio table. Saturdays and Sundays in June & July, from 1-4pm.

Opening Reception Friday June 5, 5 – 9:00 – Trolley Hop Lindy & Bill Street Gallery The Center for Photographic Studies was a Louisville alternative school for creative photography founded by C.J. Pressma in 1970. During its eight-year existence, the Center attracted students from over 35 states and foreign countries to its full-time resident program and provided instruction and darkroom access for hundreds of students in the Louisville area. This exhibition will be a look back at the artistic career of C.J. Pressma.

What makes something a treasure? Is it its uniqueness, its maker or original owner or simply its visual appeal? Great Revivals: Kentucky Decorative Arts Treasures, presents significant pieces from the Kentucky Historical Society collections that have been preserved and are treasured. This decorative arts exhibition opens Saturday, June 6, at the Old State Capitol in downtown Frankfort. For more information, contact Sara Elliott at 502-564-1792.

Exhibit Description: Casey Hyland's glass art exhibit, "Wishful Thinking", will feature artwork produced over the last three years. Using silvered bottles, clear stones, thin steel rods with glass and bubbles inside bubbles, the artwork describes moments of gazing into the mirror at a bar, stacking stones, blowing wishes with a dandelion and playing with soap bubbles. As well, Casey will also install a hanging chandelier in Glassworks' main lobby. Entitled "Offering", the silvered glass sculpture is loosely inspired by Shel Silverstein's"The Giving Tree".

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 First Louisville Visual Arts Festival June 5th-July 31st 2009. The Louisville Visual Arts Festival (LVAF) is a cooperative effort engaging the best visual arts, arts organizations, galleries, and arts stake holders in the region. LVAF is an annual sustainable Festival, with a different theme each year, geared to raising awareness and the stature of the Louisville's Visual Arts community regionally, nationally and internationally.

An Exhibition of hand-colored black and white photographs documenting 40 year of travel to Kenya. By Fritz Klemperer. As a conscientious objector the Vietnam War, Fritz Klemperer began serving his two year alternative service in Kenya. He joined the merchant marine, drove an ambulance and taught school. Since then, Klemperer has returned to Kenya six times in over 40 years. Klemperer is a psychologist who lives with his wife and three children in Berea, Ohio.

Artist Statement: Bottles, stones, dandelions, and bubbles are the subjects of my work. Using reflective surfaces and solid clear glass in multiples, I am interested in the capture of light and arresting viewer. – Casey Hyland About the Artist: Since graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a major in architecture, Casey has traveled through Seattle, Tennessee, North Carolina, and New York studying and working at craft schools. These schools have included Pilchuck, Appalachian Center for Crafts, Penland, UrbanGlass and the Studio at Corning.

Enjoy the Zoo in the cool of the evening during our Twilight Summer Hours. From June 4 – August 15 the Zoo will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights until 7 p.m. (exit Zoo by 8 p.m.) There will be special events and unique animal encounters for everyone and special discounts for Zoo members. Excludes the second Saturday in June and Saturday nights in July due to Roarchestra.

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.

Every Saturday from 12 - 4 p.m. "First-come, first-served" basis Owners must bring photo ID and fill out a brief application - personal information, number and size of their pets, etc. (there are no income requirements) Required to have their pets spayed or neutered within 3 months (will not receive food if unable to verify s/n) Recommend that they take two weeks worth of food at a time (amounts will be appropriated as needed) Anyone interested in donating food to this program should contact Animal Welfare Director Lindsy Wallace at (502) 366-3355 (business or individuals)

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.

Come learn the fun, ancient, and beautiful art of fusing and slumping glass. Utilizing heat, gravity, and time students will create an array of fused and slumped creations. This is a great class for people interested in learning the technical basics of kiln working. Learn about scoring glass, melting temperatures, annealing, and many more technical tips. Tools and materials will be provided; however if students have glass cutting tools they are comfortable with they are welcome to bring them. No previous glass working experience is necessary.

Since last fall, Resident Artist Gallagher has been seeking out and painting the women in Louisville who have inspired him the most. This new exhibit celebrates Gallagher’s ‘Year of Inspiration’ as resident artist of the Ali Center’s new Dreammaker’s Program. Throughout the year, visitors to the Center were able to see the artwork being developed and to interact with the artist.

Since last fall, Resident Artist Gallagher has been seeking out and painting the women in Louisville who have inspired him the most. This new exhibit celebrates Gallagher’s ‘Year of Inspiration’ as resident artist of the Ali Center’s new Dreammaker’s Program. Throughout the year, visitors to the Center were able to see the artwork being developed and to interact with the artist.

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

Learn a heat-free way to work with glass. In this two part class you will create an abstract design using small pre-cut pieces of glass. The next day you will grout your tray to finish your functional work of art. Each tray is 13 x 19 x 1 ½ inches. No previous glass working, tiling or grouting experience is necessary. Pieces may be taken after the second day and sealed at home. For more info call: 502.992.3270

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.

Blow Your Own Beer Mug! Work with one of our glass artists to design and blow your very own Beer Mug! Mugs will be mold blown and we will add a glass foot and handle for the perfect beer drinking vessel! Ever Saturday in March $75 each

March 2 - October 31, walking club members can walk the Zoo Monday through Saturday 8-9:30 a.m. and during Twilight Hours on select nights in the summer. To become a member of this free program just call (502) 629-1234.

Stained Glass Heart Workshop In this class you will make a love-themed simple three piece project. You will learn how to score, break and solder glass. Using the copper foil method, the project will be completed in one afternoon. Saturdays in February Walk-In Workshop 10-4pm $30

Blow a Kiss!! Come into the Hotshop at Glassworks and warm up with your sweetie to Blow Your Own Kiss. A Glassworks artist will help you design and blow this memorable glass gift of love. Do something different for V-day, Make it a Date! Cost: $50 Time: 30-35 minutes Ages: 7+ Call for appointment: 502.992.3056 Dates and Times: Sat. 7th, 10-5; Sun. 8th, 12-5;Thurs. 12th, 12-9; Fri. 13th,12-9; Sat. 14th, 10-9; Sun. 15th,12-5; Sat. 21th, 10-5; Sat. 28th, 10-5.

Catch up on changing rural life as a chatty farm woman shares stories of Depression-era life. Free with museum admission. This theatre performance will be shown every Saturday in January at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Imagine the childhoods of Abraham Lincoln and his sons as you “go fishing” and learn to play Corner Ball, marbles, and other early nineteenth-century games. For children ages 5 to 10 and their families. Free. Saturdays in January.

The purpose of Louisville Scooter Group is to bring scooter riders of all types to meet and ride together. Any scooter (or even motorcycle) riders are welcome--we refuse to discriminate. Sign up soon to join us in this great weather! We are open to any suggested rides, but will mainly tour around Kentuckiana. Events are open to any scooter model and to people of all ages and backgrounds. It doesn't matter if your ride cost $40,000 or $400. If it has less than four wheels, come join us! If it starts and runs as well, come ride with us!!! There are many beautiful roads to explore!

Get fed in body and spirit! Please join us for Bible study and a wonderful brunch!