When a love potion ends up in the hands of the mischievous Puck, reality blurs and the lives and desires of lovers—both mortal and magical—are turned upside down. Artistic Director Marc Masterson brings one of Shakespeare’s most rambunctious comedies to the stage and shows that with a motley cast of characters, a generous helping of magic and a touch of imagination, anything is possible.

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft presents its popular annual holiday extravaganza, Holidazzle. This year’s Holidazzle will feature a stunning variety of fine American craft, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables and much more; the show will fill both of the Museum’s major exhibition galleries. More than 100 artists from across the country will submit knockout works of art that will appeal to holiday shoppers and craft collectors alike. Holidazzle will provide an excellent opportunity to see and purchase work by popular Kentucky artists.

The Louisville Bar Association proudly presents this first of two Presidential Series programs presented in conjunction with the Louisville Society of Professional Journalists. A distinguished panel of local media personalities and legal professionals will discuss the balance of preserving an individual's right to a fair trial and the curtailment of information disseminated about cases prior to trial, particularly where a trial by jury is involved. This program is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:30pm with a reception preceding the program.

After construction of his straw bale sculpture "Native Orbits" on the Carnegie Center's front lawn on Oct. 8, artist Brad McCombs will speak about his art, straw bale building techniques and ecology. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 812-944-7336 or visit www.carnegiecenter.org. Sculpture and events sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc.

Tastes the wines of Wine Enthusiast’s 2008 Wine Maker of the Year at The English Grill. On Thursday, October 15 The Brown Hotel’s executive chef Laurent Geroli will welcome Jerry Comfort from Foster’s Wine Estates Americas to present the wines of Chateau St. Jean. Each wine will be paired to four courses. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. The cost of the evening is $79 plus tax and gratuity. There is limited seating for this event, so reservations are required and can be made by calling Neal Ward, manager of The English Grill at 502-736-2998.

Let this tour take you back in time to visit the spirits on the darker side of the track. Hear stories of legends and lore as you are guided from the Kentucky Derby Museum’s cemetery to the sixth floor of Churchill Downs. Extra tour dates available in October on the 15th, 19th-24th, 29th & 30th. Space is limited, call (502) 637-1111 ext 220 to make a reservation. http://www.derbymuseum.org/tours.html

Experience the gothic story as you’ve never seen it before, with recently redesigned sets, costumes, lighting and sound—plus thrills and chills that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Sponsored by Fifth Third Bank

When a love potion ends up in the hands of the mischievous Puck, reality blurs and the lives and desires of lovers—both mortal and magical—are turned upside down. Artistic Director Marc Masterson brings one of Shakespeare’s most rambunctious comedies to the stage and shows that with a motley cast of characters, a generous helping of magic and a touch of imagination, anything is possible.

characters and sound effects that bring his issues to life. Gabriel Iglesias' ability to cross-over with his clean animated style of comedy has made him a big demand in all markets! He has performed on "Premium Blend" and "Make Me Laugh" on Comedy Central, "Comic View" on B.E.T., "Comedy Minutes" on HBO, and "All That" on Nickelodeon. Don't miss Gabriel Iglesias when he comes to The Improv October 15 - 17! For tickets and showtimes, visit www.improvlouisville.com.

Hip-hop theatre is about to take over and you don't want to miss this. You have 4 FREE opportunities to experience the newest theatre/music group to hit the stage. BFA (Brothers From Another) will be performing their new hip-hop theatre piece entitled Welcome to BFA: 101 featuring music from their debut album Act One which will be available in November!!! Get there soon and you will also have the chance to see or participate in the Open Mic Session every night! Play the violin? PARTICIPATE... Sing? PARTICIPATE... Do spoken word? PARTICIPATE!!! Here's your chance to shine your light.

Preparing children for organized and individual sports. This class consists of a variety of listening drill, stations, and a lot of fun. This class is based off of sports such as soccer, t-ball, kickball, basketball, track & field and gymnastics. This class is on Tuesdays. To register or for more information, call 502-459-0660. Fee: $65 Member Fee: $50 Ages: 3-5

Little Goblins Galore will open at Otter Creek Park to families and young children beginning October 10, and will continue through October 31. This new Otter Creek Halloween event is designed especially for kids ages 2-12. Some of the many activities will include face painting, trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, hay rides, bouncies, slides and a special kid-friendly haunted house. Families can enjoy cider and other treats during this celebration. Hours for Little Goblins Galore are 12PM-5PM on Saturdays and 1PM-5PM on Sundays. Admission is $8.00 per guest.

“We did what we had to do.” The larger story of World War II is made up of millions of individual accounts of sacrifice, adventure and survival. Now you can hear the personal stories of 48 men and women from our area, in their own voices, at a one-of-a-kind exhibit that explores this defining event in our history. This exhibition runs through March 28, 2010 and is free with museum admission. For more, go to www.48stories.com

Halloween fun for the entire family with larger-than-life costumed characters and fanciful storybook scenes throughout the Zoo. Plus trick-or-treating for the 11-and-under set. Special ticket is required and a modest parking fee OR free parking at Derby City Field with free bus shuttle to and from the Zoo. Oct. 9-11, 15-18, 22-25, 28-30, 2009. Tickets are required for all guests age 3 and older - $6.50 at area Meijer stores, $7/$7.50 on the Zoo’s website or $8 at the Zoo. Zoo Members (and persons covered under their membership) may enter free on these select nights (Oct.

Pub Trivia! Teams play for cash and prizes. 6 Category Rounds - 3 Questions Per Round 1 Halftime Question - Multiparts 1 Final Question - Only plus/minus round Cash Prizes! A great way to spend an evening.

Opening Reception Friday October 2, 5 – 7:30 pm Steve Wilson Gallery/ Mary and Al Shands Gallery The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft presents its popular annual holiday extravaganza, Holidazzle. This year’s Holidazzle will feature a stunning variety of fine American craft, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wearables and much more; the show will fill both of the Museum’s major exhibition galleries.

Artwork entered in the A-Muse 4th Juried Exhibition will be on display for the month of October at the Pendleton Art Center in Rising Sun, Indiana. Come see the eclectic display of wonderful artwork and support the artists from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. The Pendleton Art Center is open, Wednesdays through Saturdays, noon to 5:00 pm.

Halloween is just around the corner and so are the Thrills by Day and Chills by Night of Six Flags Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS®. This annual celebration of the season offers something for everyone. Whether you are meek of heart or a show-no-fear daredevil, you won't want to miss what Six Flags is handing out this season. Thrills by Day for kids include: Trick or Treat Trail in LOONEY TUNES Movie Town - Daily Noon - 5:00 p.m. Scary-oke in LOONEY TUNES Movie Town - Daily Noon - 5:00 p.m. Kidz Hay Maze at the front gate - Daily Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Based on director Sam Raimi's (Spider-man, Drag me to Hell) 1980's cult classic EVIL DEAD series starring Bruce Campbell. A prefect blend of musical, horror film, and camp EVIL DEAD: The Musical is "The Next Rocky Horror" according to Time Magazine and "One musical you'll actually want to see" according to Maxim magazine.

Designed for amateurs and first-time brewers, this class explores the process of home brewing beer from start to finish. Topics include brewing with malt extract; a brief history of brewing; necessary equipment; cooking and cooling the wart; fermentation; bottling and carbonation; and alternative types of brewing. Fee includes supplies used in class but not an individual home brewing kit, which is NOT required for participation. Class meets on 6 consecutive Thursday nights beginning on October 1.

Fee includes an 8 week league with a single elimination tournament. Team registration only. Coed Quads (2 guys & 2 girls) and Mens Quads. Meets Thursdays. Fee: $180/team Age: 18+

This show is consistently ranked as one of the top national watercolor exhibitions and will feature many prominent artists from across the country, many of which are featured regularly in books and in national publications. Ratrinda Das, nationally known, award winning, and published artist, will be juror for this years exhibit. Aqueous USA 2009 will exhibit 70 paintings and offer over $12,000 in awards.

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 experience of some of Louisville’s most haunted landmarks. During the ½ mile stroll discover a city that is rich in history and rich in spirits. 8:00 PM Nightly Call for reservation (502) 339-5445 or visit www.louisvilleghosttours.com

It's hard to believe, but the Theater of Terror is getting ready to open on September 25th. Not only is Psychomania back, we have added an entirely new second haunted house called Quarantine to the horror. Our crew has been busy making changes to PsychoMania, piling up the scares and adding to the special effects. Quarantine, as a post-nuclear bomb shelter is also full of booming sounds, old computers, lasers and hungry mutated humans. Theater of Terror is back and twice as Evil!

The Danger Run is back for its 15th season of fun and fear! WWW.DANGERRUN.COM The Danger Run is a Halloween-themed road rally (a.k.a. “Ghost Run”), and the largest and most popular event of its kind anywhere in the world right in the heart of Louisville, KY!

Back — By Popular Demand!

Saturday evenings from September 12 through October 17, 2009, plus Fridays, October 16, 23 and 30. Who — or what — is stalking Miss Melinda Waring on the eve of her wedding? What is the Legend of the Dark Veil that haunts her family? And how did this fascinating case launch the quest of Dr. Angus MacCrimmon? You've seen how the Dr. MacCrimmon series ended — NOW see how it began! WhoDunnit's Scottish super-sleuth returns for this special engagement BY POPULAR DEMAND. Don't miss this newly updated version, with lots of new surprises!

During this hands-on class, you'll discover what to consider when creating your site, how to track visitor activity, and how to drive traffic to your site. You'll also learn how to communicate with customers and prospects using podcasts, blogs, and e-mail marketing. You'll leave with the knowledge and resources to create and manage your Internet marketing campaigns. Please bring a laptop with wireless capability to each session.

This information-packed class explores: how to select, fit and pack a backpack; stoves and cooking; clothing and layering systems; footwear and the prevention of blisters; tents and sleeping bags; safety and hygiene; where to backpack; conditioning; and much more! You'll have the option to participate in a weekend backpacking trip following the course (fee extra).

Dial (502) 583-1801 and speak anonymously with a Call-A-Lawyer volunteer attorney who can provide general legal guidance in response to your inquiry. For additional information about the program which is held the third Tuesday of each month, visit the LBA’s website at www.loubar.org to learn more.

During this 10-session class, you'll receive instruction in linear and atmospheric perspective; long and short depth of field; light, color, time of day and season; and the horizon--water, sky and ground. You will work to produce a small number of paintings that successfully translate their landscapes. Instructor: Ken Lucchese, artist who completed the Vermont Studio Center program, the country's largest artist community

This six-week class is an opportunity for new and experienced writers to record and reflect upon their families and family stories, to explore memories and perspective, and to create lasting narratives for future generations. Instructor: Kaitlin Willihnganz, MFA, tutor at Spalding University Writing Center, owner and operator of Women Writing for a Change Louisville

Improve balance, flexibility, muscle tone, body awareness, postural alignment, stress management and concentration through Hatha Yoga. Bring a sheet and bath towel to class and wear comfortable clothing. It's best that you not eat prior to class. Instructor: Charlotte Sego, M.Ed., certified in Hatha Yoga and Reiki

Learn the 13 Posture Hand Form, an excellent one for beginners, seniors or anyone wishing to explore the benefits of Yang Style Tai Chi. Movements are easy to learn and perform, yet they retain all the principles and important movements of the traditional long form. Seniors especially can benefit by gently building strength, flexibility and balance. Instructor: Carl Meeks, student of Tai Chi since 1990 and member of International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association

This international hooked rug exhibition features the fiber art of 52 artists from the United States and Japan. Each design incorporates stripes in a unique manner. 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.

Join us for a ten week Beginners and Intermediate course in the ancient movement exercise art of Tai Chi Chuan (for all ages and abilities) with instructor Mfundishi Baba Serikali. Meets each Thursday evening from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Bernheim Forest.

The Frazier International History Museum presents the mini-exhibition, Fathers of Astronomy, featuring rare, first-edition books written by ground-breaking scientists, Copernicus and Galileo, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. Fathers of Astronomy runs now through January 3, 2010. For more, visit www.fraziermuseum.org or call (502) 753-5663.

Improve technique, coordination and strength as you continue your training in ballet. Tuesdays Aug. 25 - Dec. 15 5:45-6:30pm Fee: $255 Member Fee: $185 Ages: 7+ Minimum of 4 students required To register, call 502-459-0660

Learn the art of tap dance in this fun and exciting class. Whether you are a beginner or want to improve your tap techniques this class is for you. Beginners and intermediate students welcome. Tuesdays Aug. 25 - Dec. 15 5:15-5:45pm Fee: $180 Member Fee: $130 Ages: 6+ Minimum of 4 students required. To register, call 502-459-0660

Explore Creativity! BUild Poise! This class focuses on the young dancer who wants to learn the art of both ballet and jazz. We will alternate ballet and jazz every other week. Tuesdays Aug. 25 - Dec. 15 4:30-5:15pm Fee: $255 Member Fee: $185 Ages: 6 to 9 Miimun of 4 students required. To register, call 502-459-0660

Take the next step! Mini Dancers is creative movement with a more structured approach where young dancers explore movement through beginning ballet and tap techniques. Tuesdays Aug. 25 - Dec. 15 1:45-2:30pm Fee: $255 Member Fee: $185 Ages: 4 to 5 Minimum of 4 students required. To register, call 502-459-0660

Develop coordination and balance throught this introductory class. The class encourages children's creativity through movement, music and props. Tuesdays Aug. 25-Dec. 15 1:00-1:45pm Fee: $255 Member Fee: $185 Ages: 3 to 5 Minimum of 4 students required. To register, call 502-459-0660

The JCC CenterStage is offering two musical theatre classes for ages 5-8 and 8-15. Working with theatre professionals, children will learn acting, singing and dancing culminating in a musical theatre performance on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The students will be performing Disney's "Adventures in Alice in Wonderland". Spotlight Youth Musical Theatre Aug. 22 - Dec. 15 Sundays 3:15-4:30pm Ages: 5-8 Fee: $355 Member Fee: $295 Minimum of 10 students required. Instructor: Mr. Frank Goodloe Spotlight Youth Players Aug. 22 - Dec. 15 Sundays 4:30-6:00pm Ages: 8-15

Hello...Are you interested in learning more about self-protection? Are you interested in getting your gun permit? Are you ready to refuse to be a victim?

Join us at Bernheim for a ten week Beginners and Intermediate course in the ancient movement exercise art of Tai Chi Chuan (for all ages and abilities). Details available at bernheim.org

The Brown Hotel, Louisville’s classic destination for hospitality, food and fun, invites you to bring your singing voice to the lobby bar for weekly piano entertainment that features tapas and specially priced signature cocktails and Terra D’Oro wines. The historic lobby will pay homage to the elegant piano bars of a bygone era on Thursdays and Fridays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with professional pianist Sue Ann Stone playing Broadway and jazz era hits. During these hours, the bar will offer Terra d’Oro wines for $5 per glass and half-priced signature cocktails.

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.

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.

Glass Class Variety Pack (4-week class) Thursday evenings 6-8:30pm $225 Dates: April 1st-22nd May 6th-27th June 4th-25th July 2nd-23rd August 6th-27th September 3rd-24th October 1st-22nd November 5th-26th

Tai Chi in Nature Thursdays, April 16 – June 25 Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest offers a valuable sanctuary for creating a healthier mind, body and spirit any time of the year. This spring, Bernheim is enhancing these benefits of nature with Tai Chi classes. Mfundishi Baba Serikali will be teaching an introductory course in the Yang Style 24 posture form of Tai Chi Chuan, including stretching, breath work and meditation. The ten-week course is April 16 – June 25, with classes meeting Thursday evenings from 5:30 – 7pm.

From Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) and John Caird (Les Miserables) comes a joyuous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith...not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Loosely based on the book of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message that "the hardest part of love...is letting go." Tickets are available by calling 502-459-0660. Group rates are also available.

Gardening Group Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 and 26

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.

Bring your guitar, banjo or wash-tub bass a great time will be had by all. Plenty of pickers and plenty of fun.

Stop by the Hall of Governors to examine objects and documents that illustrate the lives and achievements of Kentucky governors. Free. This hands-on cart will be available every Thursday in Janury.

Bunbury Theatre Company presents this zany comedy about three Sisters from Fayro Texas and what happens when their Christmas Pagent goes haywire!

NEW SUPPORT GROUP will be forming as an out reach to every person in Louisville. The support group will be offered for those that are living with: • Addictions • Depressions • Abuse • Loneliness • HIV/ AIDS • Any issue an individual may feel the need for support [Gay; Lesbian; Straight; and Transgender – every person is accepted and welcomed].