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Arwen Donahue, former program coordinator in the Department of Oral History at the United States Holocaust Museum, and Rebecca Gayle Howell, photographer and faculty member at Morehead State University, will discuss the stories of Holocaust survivors who now live in Kentucky. Their presentation is based on their new book, “This is Home Now: Kentucky’s Holocaust Survivors Speak.” Free. Contact Stuart Sanders at 502-564-1792 for more infomation.

Join the award-winning KHS Museum Theatre program for the preview of a new play about the Vietnam War. (20 minutes.) Free with museum admission. Contact Greg Hardison at 502-564-1792 for more information.

Baptist Hospital East is now offering adjustable gastric banding weight loss (bariatric) surgery. The minimally invasive procedure is performed by surgeons G. Derek Weiss, MD, and John S. Oldham Jr., MD, of Bluegrass Bariatric Surgical Associates. To find out if you are a candidate for weight-loss surgery, attend a free, physician-led information seminar planned for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Baptist Hospital East’s Education Center. Pre-register: (502) 897-8131 or e-mail BHEInfoCenter@bhsi.com.

TerryHarper.com presents Gwar w/ Job For A Cowboy & The Red Chord Wednesday November 4th @ Expo Five 2900 South 7th St. Louisville KY 40216 All Ages / Doors @ 7:00 PM / $20 ADV / $22 DOS Advance Tickets @ Ticketweb.com & Ear X Tacy (502-452-1799) Call 502-287-7038 For More Information!

Tickets (if available) can be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

In this Christmas adventure like no other, a boy’s ardent campaign for a Red Ryder BB gun against all odds (“You’ll shoot your eye out!”) unfolds amid seasonal shenanigans involving a leg lamp, a bunny suit and a tongue stuck to a frozen flagpole. Relive a family tradition or start one anew by joining Ralphie and his family for this stage adaption of the beloved film inspired by Jean Shepherd’s classic American story about Christmas—and growing up—in the Midwest.

Author of "My Jesus Year", Benyamin Cohen to speak at the Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Lane. Hilariously written, "My Jesus Year" depicts how Cohen, the son of an Orthodox rabbi, spent 52 Sunday church-hopping across the Bible Belt trying to find the cure for his spiritual apathy. Cohen is the recipient of many awards and has been a guest on CNN and NPR. Tickets can be bought in advance by phone at 502-459-0660 or in the JCC lobby. For more information visit www.jccoflouisville.org.

"Rockstar On A Budget". The term refers to the undiscovered stand-up comics and musicians who travel from town to town, peddling their talents to the masses. On Wednesday, November 4, three stand-up comics make their way to the stage for a "Rockstar On A Budget" night at the Improv! Cleveland - a club and college regular who toured with the 2002 U.S. Armed Forces tour of the Middle East. Rich Ragains - opened for Dave Chappelle, Larry the Cable Guy, and more. Roy Wood, Jr. - named by Entertainment Weekly as one of 12 comics to watch in 2009. Don't miss this great night of comedy!

Lynn's Paradise Café hosted the 12th annual Ugly Lamp Contest, which included the born ugly and made ugly categories, as well as the new Leg Lamp category created especially for Actors Theatre's production of A Christmas Story. Lamps will be displayed at the Kentucky State Fair August 20 - 30. After the contest entrants may pick up their lamps at Lynn's, or are invited to donate their lamps for display at Actors Theatre and Lynn's Paradise Café.

Help support an Eagle Scout Project to raise money for a community playground. Fun for the whole family!!! Event: Chili Feast & Festival Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 2pm to 6pm Location: LaGrange Pres.Church,1901 Prestwick Drive,LaGrange Activities: Silent Auction, Children's Games & Crafts,Cakewalk, Jumphouse & Raffles

The holidays are just around the corner and getting into shape can help prepare you for the holiday weight gain that comes with your favorite aunt’s fruitcake and grandma’s cookies. Inner Strength Boot Camp is now offering two sessions for the fall. The first one begins on September 21 through October 16. The second one runs from October 19 through November 13. The group meets at the Waterfront in downtown Louisville Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6 a.m. for four weeks to work on strength, cardio and flexibility. The cost is $180 per session.

“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

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.