I hope our art & music festival is on the radar with you this coming weekend (both days!). This year we have over 90 juried artists (our first juried art fair) and we have performing acts on two stages both days as well. In addition to the arts and crafts booths and the performance stages, we have a Fun Run, an Antique Car Parade from Masonic Homes of KY, a 2 pm Pet Show with Tara Bassett as MC, silent auction, historical displays and slide shows and of course, July 4 10 pm Zambelli Internationale Fireworks.

Clifton Art Supply is celbrating their Grand Opening on July 4th weekend! Come check out Louisville's 2nd independent art supply store, and join us for prizes and fun! We also have art classes for all ages, including ceramics, photography, drawing and painting. Soon to open a public-use film darkroom!

Season Pass holders are invited to join us in the Picnic Grove for a delicious all-you-can-eat meal at an exclusive Season Pass holder price, June 21, July 4 & 5 and September 5 & 6.

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.

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.

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.

Legendary favorites The Ohio Players will headline Saturday night with their spare, supple groove and bass-heavy finger-poppin’ funk.  Greyboy Allstars, an acid jazz band that focuses more on jazz than groove-oriented dance music, and the minimalist grooves and reimagined electro of Lyrics Born complete Saturday’s lineup.

July 4, 2009 • 8pm • RiverStage, Spring Street at the Ohio River in Jeffersonville Jason Weinberger, The Bruno Walter Associate Conductor Chair, conductor Kicking off the Louisville Orchestra's new Summer Classics Series; the special Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at the RiverStage on the Ohio River in Jeffersonville begins at 8pm and will be led by associate conductor Jason Weinberger, featuring Sousa Marches and other patriotic favorites. The outdoor venue in Indiana offers a great view for Fourth of July fireworks from Waterfront Park following the concert.

SATURDAY JULY 4TH Sky Scraper Stereo (http://www.myspace.com/skyscraperstereo) $5 admission 8pm-12am Additional shows will be added over the next month

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

I hope our art & music festival is on the radar with you this coming weekend (both days!). This year we have over 90 juried artists (our first juried art fair) and we have performing acts on two stages both days as well. In addition to the arts and crafts booths and the performance stages, we have a Fun Run, an Antique Car Parade from Masonic Homes of KY, a 2 pm Pet Show with Tara Bassett as MC, silent auction, historical displays and slide shows and of course, July 4 10 pm Zambelli Internationale Fireworks.

The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival Start: 05/30/2009 - 10:00 am End: 07/19/2009 - 7:00 pm (Weekly) Location: Eminence, KY - Just North-East of Louisville Address: 955 Elm St.Eminence Ky, City: Eminence State: Kentucky Phone: Website: http://www.kyrenfaire.com Price: Adults 13 yrs & up-$12.00 | Children 6yrs - 12yrs-$6.00 | Children 5 & under-FREE Description: 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 and enjoy the fireworks with us on our 2 riverboats (The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson) The cruises board at 7:30pm. The cruise is from 8:30-11pm. There will be cash concessions, a cash bar, and souvenior shop onboard for everyone to enjoy.

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:

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Character Package With a FREE Night and a Looney Tunes Breakfast Buffet to Remember Fourth of July (July 3-5) & Back-to-School (Aug 14-16) Packages Starting at $207 Weekend Package Includes: •Two-night package with the second night FREE •Two admission tickets to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom – additional park tickets available for $20.00 •Two tickets to the Looney Tunes Breakfast Buffet – additional buffet tickets available for $15.00 •VIP park access •FREE ice cream at park •Two sports bottles with 99¢ in-park refills

Come and enjoy a nice lunch and sightseeing cruise on the river on the Belle of Louisville.

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.

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!

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.

Every Friday and Saturday enjoy Live music by Randy Meyers and Drink specials on our beautiful Terrace. Live music will begin at 6pm and end around 10pm. While you listen to music, catch up with friends and relax 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!

The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival Start: 05/30/2009 - 10:00 am End: 07/19/2009 - 7:00 pm (Weekly) Location: Eminence, KY - Just North-East of Louisville Address: 955 Elm St.Eminence Ky, City: Eminence State: Kentucky Phone: Website: http://www.kyrenfaire.com Price: Adults 13 yrs & up-$12.00 | Children 6yrs - 12yrs-$6.00 | Children 5 & under-FREE Description: 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"

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!

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

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

The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival Start: 05/30/2009 - 10:00 am End: 07/19/2009 - 7:00 pm (Weekly) Location: Eminence, KY - Just North-East of Louisville Address: 955 Elm St.Eminence Ky, City: Eminence State: Kentucky Phone: Website: http://www.kyrenfaire.com Price: Adults 13 yrs & up-$12.00 | Children 6yrs - 12yrs-$6.00 | Children 5 & under-FREE Description: 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"

Pediatric Associates of Louisville Open House Wednesday August 19, 2009 From 6:00pm until 7:15pm Expectant Parents & New Families Meet the doctor(s) & staff Take a tour of the office See why you should choose us! Refreshments to be served. For more information please call Frances Shouse 502-637-8706

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.

The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival Start: 05/30/2009 - 10:00 am End: 07/19/2009 - 7:00 pm (Weekly) Location: Eminence, KY - Just North-East of Louisville Address: 955 Elm St.Eminence Ky, City: Eminence State: Kentucky Phone: Website: http://www.kyrenfaire.com Price: Adults 13 yrs & up-$12.00 | Children 6yrs - 12yrs-$6.00 | Children 5 & under-FREE Description: 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"

If you or any of your friends may be interested in taking a Concealed Carry Deadly Weapons Class, please let me know. I am a certified as an Instructor by the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training to offer classes. The goal of the class is to learn more about firearms and other weapons. After taking the course, you may be eligable to obtain your concealed deadly weapons permit allowing one to carry concealed. You may receive a certificate of training from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training after the course.

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

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".

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.

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

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.

Step into the shadowy underworld of a 1920s speakeasy, where gangsters make the rules, and all is fair game ... or not! Intrigue abounds in this glittering recreation of a bygone era as a glamorous showgirl is murdered. Who wanted her dead, and why?

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.

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.

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.

B. Deemer Gallery presents “Around the World” New Paintings by Madison Cawein B. Deemer Gallery presents the latest in a series of paintings by Lexington, Kentucky born/current Santa Fe, New Mexico resident artist Madison Cawein. The exhibition opens with a reception for the artist on Friday, May 15 from 5 – 7 PM and continues through July 7, 2009.

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.

Optical Illusion: Murder in Plain Sight

Saturdays, February 14 through April 4, 2009; seating at 6:30 p.m.

A gathering of brilliant scientists, a mysterious formula, and no one is who they seem to be! You are in the center of the action in this world premiere murder mystery!  Can you spot the sleight-of-hand that identifies the killer in your midst?

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!

Join our 12 week Nutrition Class and earn DOLLARS for losing pounds! Each participant receives a personal coach, group support and weekly prizes for most weight lost by percentage of body fat. Other class times available. Contact (502) 384-2284 to register or for more information.

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