A small group diabetes class will meet at Baptist Hospital East each Tuesday starting July 7 and ending on Tuesday, July 21. The class will be in the second-floor Education Center of the hospital, 4000 Kresge Way. The afternoon classes will be from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Insurance will be billed for the class fee. To register: (502) 897-8831.

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.

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.

The Living Beyond Lymphoma support group for patients and caregivers meets from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 in the Cancer Resource Center at Baptist Hospital East, 4007 Kresge Way (across the street from the hospital). This group provides survivors and their caregivers with information, interaction, encouragement and support through treatment and recovery. Led by specially trained professionals, each session allows for sharing experiences as the survivors learn about their disease and how to care for themselves.

Feel like your sweet tooth has gotten the better of you? You're not alone! With the average American ingesting over 100 pounds of sugar a year, it is not surprising that so many people are hooked on the sweet stuff. Getting off the sugary merry-go-round can be a struggle, but never fear, holistic health counselor Pam Jones wants to help you kick the habit! This workshop will not only show you the "whys" of your cravings, but also gives you practical tools for dealing with them. You can change your relationship with sugar forever!

You're not alone! With the average American ingesting over 100 pounds of sugar a year, it is not surprising that so many people are hooked on the sweet stuff. Getting off the sugary merry-go-round can be a struggle, but never fear, holistic health counselor Pam Jones wants to help you kick the habit! This workshop will not only show you the "whys" of your cravings, but also gives you practical tools for dealing with them. You can change your relationship with sugar forever!

The Carnegie Center’s galleries will be turned into a coffee shop for local poets to read their writings about their personal beliefs and their reactions to Penny Sisto’s art quilts. Free and open to the public.

Full moons are crazy. Add a stiff dose of 100 Proof Comedy Improv antics and they get ridiculous. Start your evening with comedy and finish with a full moon hike; (Register for full moon hike separately). Presented by the Bullitt County Theatre Company at the Silos Stage near the Education Center.

All of our full moon hikes are timed to start at "moonrise" (near sunset). Night hikes are led by experienced and entertaining naturalists who will delight you with nature tales along the way. Hikes cover open territory but are not always on established trails. Dress for the weather and call 502-955-8512 before 5 p.m. on the day of the program for last minute changes due to the weather. Cloud cover does not cancel our full moon hikes but rain might.

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

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.

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.

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.