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.

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.

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.

“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 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.

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

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.