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.

Campers will ride every day, learn tons about horses and their care, and will be assigned daily stable chores. Join us for a week of horses, riding, games, crafts and fun! (No experience necessary!) Instructor Betsy Webb is the only Level III Certified Instructor with the American Riding Instructor in the state of Kentucky. Betsy has a B.S. in Equestrian Science from William Woods University. She has been teaching for over 20 years in the Louisville area.

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

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!

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!

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".

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

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.

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.

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

Celebrating World Water Day: Your Role in Protecting Water Saturday, March 7

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.

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.

We are part of a non-profit national organization designed to help those who suffer from depression and bipolar disorder. Anyone is welcome to attend, be it one who suffers, friends, or family. Support Group - Highlands meets every Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm - 8:30pm (coffee afterwards) Family and Friends Support Group meets every Tuesday 7:30pm - 8:30pm (coffee afterwards) St. Paul United Methodist Church room 110 2000 Douglass Blvd Louisville, KY 40205 Walking Group meets every Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Heine Brothers 2200 Bardstown Rd

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance has a weekly support meeting for those who suffer from mood disorders and also for family and friends at 7:30 pm at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. We meet in room 110 for about an hour then go across the street to Heine Brothers for coffee

Sake Blue Japanese Bistro will be featuring live jazz every Tuesday night from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Gracing their dining halls with their talents includes former Java Men member, Craig Wagner, on guitar, Todd Hildreth on piano, and Mike Hyman on drums.

The purpose of the 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. 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!

Discover the power of your mind to create the life you desire for yourself and others. Through the study and application of learned essential life skills such as Self Respect, Undivided Attention, Concentration, Memory, Listening, Reasoning, imagination, intuition, breath and visualization to can be the change you want to see in the world. Extraordinary People are mental thinkers and creators. Why not tap into your creativity to build a better you and define the world through your eyes with service to humanity.

Sake Blue Japanese Bistro is a modern sushi and grill restaurant that debuted in July 2008. Locally owned, Sake Blue hopes to capture the hearts (and appetites!) of all of its customers in its local neighborhood of Fern Creen and Greater Louisville. It offers an extensive menu that includes: * Orange Ginger Scallops (pan-seared scallops with orange-ginger dressing, preserved lemon, creamy polenta, and kale * Chicken Teriyaki - served with miso mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, and roasted red pepper coulis