Pediatric Associates of Louisville Open House Thursday December 3, 2009 From 6:00pm until 7:00pm Expectant Parents & New Families Meet the doctor(s) & staff Take a tour of the office See why you should choose us! Refreshments to be served. For more information please call Frances Shouse 502-637-8706

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. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Baptist Hospital East’s Education Center. Pre-register: (502) 897-8131 or e-mail BHEInfoCenter@bhsi.com.

LANA's jewelry is synonymous with delicate charm, and Lana’s way of mixing and combining yellow, rose, and white gold into distinctive pieces; have already developed a collector appeal. Lana’s famed baubles have garnered a cult-like following with everyday clients and celebrities like, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Katherine Heigl, Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rachel Weisz, and fashion designer Monique Lhuiller. (Lana Jewelry does not gift celebrities and is honored to consider them true clients who purchase their pieces just like everyone else.)

Bring the kids and your camera to meet Santa Claus and the Sugarplum Fairy in the beautifully decorated Conservatorywith a life-sized gingerbread house and gingerbread castle! Call: 502-589-5200 for more information

You have never seen anything like this! Artisans take the century old craft of Asian lantern making to a magical, monumental scale. Moving parts, amazing colors and surprising building materials all come together in one of the most spectacular and charming holiday displays anywhere.

All Aboard!! This Friday is your last chance to enjoy the Trolley Hop at the Frazier Museum! We will not be a Trolley Hop stop in 2010. Bring your boogie shoes and groove to the sounds of the Jim Dishman and Friends. A cash bar will be available.

What is Hollydays? The Junior League of Louisville’s Hollydays Art and Gift Market hosts over 60 unique vendors from across the country and is held at the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center. Hollydays features upscale gift items, including art and photography, home decor, jewelry, gourmet food, children's clothing, women's accessories and much more. This year will be the fourth year for the event.

Friday, December 4th • Cathy Webb - Cathy’s Designer Cookies • $45.00 • “Girls Night Out – Cookie Exchange Extravaganza!” 6:00 - 9:00 pm Class will be a mix of tasting delicious homemade cookies and treats to give as gifts or revive the wonderful tradition of “Cookie Exchange Parties.” Get together with your best gal (or guy) friends and enjoy a night of yummy treats. All recipes will be provided and many will be demonstrated for you in class. This is a great class for beginning bakers as well as more advanced home bakers.

Don't miss our FREE concert this Friday night with Haulin Oats, followed by DJ Vue! Our FREE "Wintertainment" concerts feature local bands and DJs all month long! The bands take the stage from 6 - 9 PM, with the DJs following from 9 PM - 1 AM. Grab a bite to eat before the concert at Fourth Street Live!, then join us for a great night of music!

The Brown Hotel has the perfect holiday gift for the foodie on your list: Christmas cooking classes from The Brown Hotel’s executive chef Laurent Geroli! Two classes are offered before the holidays. The first is on Friday, Dec. 4 and the second on Thursday, Dec. 10. Students will feast as chef Géroli demonstrates holiday dishes that are sure to please. Class begins at 7 p.m. and costs $75 per person, plus tax. Each class is limited to 12 people. To save a seat, please call (502) 583-1234, extension 7166.

It’s not often that a film goes on to be ranked by the American Film Institute (AFI) as one of the most inspiring movies. But if you look at AFI’s “100 Years, 100 Cheers: America’s Most Inspiring Movies”, the award for 9th place goes to Miracle on 34th Street. However, during production of the 20th Century Fox project, ‘Miracle’ was considered a disaster in the making.

by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard Directed by Marc Masterson November 17 – December 13 Bingham Theatre The ORIGINAL ten-gallon comedy! Two actors portray the quirky denizens of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas, bringing men, women, kids, and even animals to life through lightning-quick costume changes, cross-dressing artistry and goofy social satire of Lone Star lunacy. Join other fans for this prequel to the recently retired Louisville favorite, A TUNA CHRISTMAS, and experience the Southern-grown spoof that launched the Tuna phenomenon.

Guests can enjoy an intimate mystical journey into the world of magic with world-class, sleight-of-hand artist, Dennis Alm. Visit frenchlick.com for more English Parlor Magic Show dates.

Enjoy this "JOY"-ful concert which presents mixture of holiday songs- both secular and religious and spanning a variety of different traditions. With every VOICES concert, there will be some comic elements too. Tickets : $20.00 for Adults, $15.00 for Students and Senior Citizens. For more information visit: www.voicesky.org

RockBar wants to help you get your shopping done by giving away some of our favorite gifts! We're giving away great prizes every hour on Friday, December 4 - at 10 PM, 11 PM, 12 AM 1 AM and 2 AM! You must be present to win. We'll be announcing the prizes the week of the event - be sure to follow us on My Space, Facebook and Twitter to find out what our favorite things will be! Absolut VIP reception from 10 - 11 PM. For VIP reservations call 502.643.4441.

Come out to Westport Village Friday December 4th from 6-9pm, for our 3rd annual Light Up The Village, to benefit The Metro United Way. Enjoy a holiday concert by The Vendors, caroling, pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus, horse drawn sleigh rides terrific shopping specials, refreshments and more!!

His first gig was in college on the University of Michigan’s campus at the Main Street Comedy Showcase. Since then, John Heffron's comedy has evolved in a unique and creative fashion - his attraction to excitement and his personal vow to never perform physical labor have both inspired and motivated his successful career. He won the second season of NBC's "Last Comic Standing" and has had two half hour specials on Comedy Central Presents.

Join Peacock Boutique to celebrate the Holiday season with a Tree Trimming Shopping event. Customers can choose any ornament from the tree to find sparkling savings and glam goodies! Savings range from free merchandise to a percentage off any purchase, anywhere from 10% - 50%!

“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